MOVING!

Hello :)

I know it's been ages since i've posted anything and I am sorry! I've been so, so busy preparing for move in day!! I moved into my halls of residence yesterday :)

Since I have moved in and am now officially a university student, this blog has become irrelevant as this was to be based around the lead up to my move to university.

Although I didn't have as much time over the summer as I would have liked and so didn't blog as much as I had anticipated or wanted to, I did still enjoy what I did do. For that reason I decided that I would make a new blog to document my years at university, and to continue with the beauty posts i've been enjoying.

So...The Diary of a Soon-to-be Law Student is becoming Lipgloss & Law.

Please check out the new blog which will hopefully be updated much more than this was!

Thanks,
Sophie :)

Review: Schwarzkopf Kids Supersoft Detangling Spray

Ever since I was young, my hair has been hard to brush after washing. While on holiday in France a few years ago, I bought a detangling spray to spray on my hair after washing it to make it easier to brush. When that ran out, I went on the prowl for a similar product available in the UK. I found this Schwarzkopf Kids Supersoft Detangling Spray about a year or so ago and have been using it ever since.

I love this product. Not only does it smell incredible but it works very well. It only takes a few sprays of the product to make my hair very easy and painless to brush. I find that this detangling spray leaves my hair feeling very soft and smooth all day which I love. My favourite thing about this product is that the Tropical scent lasts on your hair for hours and leaves it smelling great.

I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a detangling spray which is gentle on the hair, since it is for children, but works well and smells great.

Sophie.

Review: Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Pads

For years I have been struggling with bad skin and have been looking for a product which will help prevent breakouts and clear up my skin a little. I have been using the Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Pads for about 6 months or so and I am slightly 'on the fence' about them.

While using this product I didn't notice much of a change in my skin, good or bad. My skin didn't seem to improve dramatically but didn't get any worse either. It wasn't until I stopped using the product that I noticed a difference.

I ran out of these pads about a month and a half ago and didn't buy any more as I wanted to try out some different products. About a week after I had stopped using the pads my skin started to break out quite badly. I don't know if it was just a coincidence that I had a bad break out after running out of this product or if it was the product itself but I have found it to be a common theme that if I don't use the pads for a while, I break out.

I really didn't like the smell of this product. The pads smell very strongly of chemicals which is not what you want to smell before putting it on your face. It is also very harsh on the skin. My skin is sensitive so it doesn't cope well with harsh products and I found that these pads left my skin feeling a little bit sore and tender just after use.

Overall, this product was okay and I may decide to try them out again if I can't find anything that works better.

Sophie.

Review: Batiste Dry Shampoo

I'm sure most of you will have used, or at least heard of, the Batiste Dry Shampoo. I have been using this dry shampoo for a few years and have never felt the need to even try many other ones.

I tend to only wash my hair every second day otherwise it becomes very oily and unpleasant looking. Unfortunately, my second day hair is not very pleasant looking either so a good dry shampoo is a must have for me. I find that the Batiste dry shampoo does exactly what I need. It only takes a small amount to make my hair look and feel fresh while other dry shampoos that I have tried have left me looking like I have very bad dandruff as it took a lot of product to receive a good result.

Batiste dry shampoo comes in a range of scents, all of which smell amazing. I find myself having to buy a different scent each time as I can't decide on which scent I like best. The scents picture are Blush and Diva, two very nice but quite different scents. Blush, one of my favourite scents, is a very girly, floral scent while Diva is a more sophisticated, spicy scent.

Batiste dry shampoo is one of my holy grail products which will not be replaced any time soon.

Sophie.

Another Update...

Hello :)

I realise that I have been such a bad blogger recently that I couldn't even keep up with the LOTD series. In all honesty, I didn't really enjoy writing those posts as I didn't feel like they were very interesting to read so I have decided to give up on that series.

However, I have almost all of the next week free and a lot of that time will be spent on this blog so expect normal service to resume. If you have any specific blog posts that you would like to see, please leave me a comment below.

Sophie :)

Friday LOTD: Fact or Quote (1)

Hello :)

Recently one of my favourite bloggers Louise, Sprinkle of Glitter, started a new LOTD (Love of the Day) Series and I thought I would give it a go.

On Friday the theme is Fact or Quote.



A few days ago while browsing Pinterest I came across this inspirational quote.

"The trick is to enjoy life. Don't wish away your days waiting for better ones ahead". 

I like this quote as it is a more poetic version of 'live life to the fullest' and encourages you to make the most of every day .

Sophie :)

P.S. Check out my new Instagram, my name is Sophie14xo.

Thursday LOTD: Ebay (1)

Hello :)

Recently one of my favourite bloggers Louise, Sprinkle of Glitter, started a new LOTD (Love of the Day) Series and I thought I would give it a go.

On Thursday the theme is Ebay.



I've been on the search for a new phone case recently and Ebay seems to be the only place to find one for under £20. My boyfriends sister recently bought a gorgeous phone case on Ebay and while searching for a similar one I came across this beautiful Minnie Mouse Diamante Iphone Cover. It looks so pretty and at £3.99 it is far cheaper than any other phone case I have bought.

Sophie :)

P.S. Check out my new Instagram, my name is Sophie14xo.

Wednesday LOTD: Book (1)

Hello :)

Recently, one of my favourite bloggers Louise, Sprinkle of Glitter, started a new LOTD (Love of the Day) Series and I thought I would give it a go.

On Wednesday the theme is Book.


The book I have chosen for today is a book, primarily aimed at children, called Girl, Missing. I first read this book in school and I really enjoyed it. For that reason, when I recently saw the book in a charity shop for just 99p I had to buy it and read it again. I finished reading it for the second time last week and it was just as good as the first time.

Sophie :)

P.S. Check out my new Instagram, my name is Sophie14xo.

Tuesday LOTD: Blog Post (1)

Hello :)

Recently, one of my favourite bloggers Louise, Sprinkle of Glitter, started a now LOTD (Love of the Day) Series and I thought I would give it a go.

On Tuesday the theme is Blog Post.



The blog post I have chosen to share is a recipe which Khila, Miss Budget Beauty, posted on her cooking blog. It is a recipe for Incredibly Yummy Cookies. I tried this recipe out a few days ago, blog post coming soon, and made loads of cookies for mine and my boyfriends family. They went down an absolute treat with both families and I have even been asked to make them again for my boyfriends dad's birthday!

Sophie :)

P.S. Check out my new Instagram, my name is Sophie14xo.

Monday LOTD: Clothes (1)

Hey :)

I know, I know! I've been a very bad blogger yet again this week but I've been so busy I haven't even been near a computer since I last posted to update you all.

Today, while catching up on all that I have missed recently, I noticed that Louise, Sprinkle of Glitter, has started a new LOTD (Love of the Day) series and I thought I would give it a go.

On Monday the theme is Clothes.



I have been obsessed with H&M recently so I have chosen this gorgeous Blue Floral Strapless Dress which is currently on sale for just £14.99. I love how girly and summery it is and I am very tempted to snatch it up for a wedding in August, it would be perfect!

What clothing item are you loving at the moment?

Sophie :)

P.S. Check out my new Instagram, my name is Sophie14xo :)

Just A Little Update

Hello there :)

I know I have been MIA recently so I thought I owe you all an explaination.

Since finishing school back at the beginning of May, I spent the majority of my study leave writing posts for this blog. Eventually, my three exam free weeks were up and I had to actually study for a my final exams, the first reason for my absence.

Between studying for exams I also had to prepare for going on holiday at the beginning of this month. Also during that week, my stepfather was taken into hospital and my dog became so stressed about this that he cut his eye open and needed stitches. Because of this, I spent the majority of that week studying, looking after my dog and helping around the house to make things easier for my mum. This left almost no time at all for blogging.

After that stressful week, we then went on holiday for two weeks. We came home from being on holiday just in time for prom and my best friends 18th birthday party. I then spent almost all of last week at my boyfriends house helping them prepare for his sisters wedding which was on Saturday and I have only just recovered from it.

So, I apologise for the lack of posts recently and hopefully things will be back to normal soon.

For those of you who are interested, I have just set up an Instagram. I have a personal instagram and I am completely obsessed with it so I thought I would set one up in conjunction with this blog. I don't yet have any pictures but I will soon. If you wish to follow my instagram the username is Sophie14xo.

Sophie

The A-Z of Me Tag

Hello :)

A while ago I was doing a bit of a blog stalk and noticed a tag that Louise (Sprinkle of Glitter) did all the way back in May 2011. The tag is called The A-Z of Me Tag and I thought I would give it a go.


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Age: 17
Bed Size: Double, but soon to be a poxy little uni accommodation single bed :(
Chore You Hate: Dishes!
Dogs: My little baby is a Shar Pei and I love him to bits.
Essential Start of Your Day: Getting jumped on by an a very large, excitable doggy :)
Favourite Colour: Pink. Original, I know.
Gold or Silver: Depends on my mood.
Height: I don't tend to measure myself but I would say about 5"5 or above.
Instruments I Play: Cornet (google it).
Job Title: Soon-to-be Law Student/Sales Assistant.
Kids: It's a little soon for that don't you think!
Live: Scotland
Mum's Name: Mummy
Nickname: Soph, it's very inventive.
Pet Peeve: Bad table manners, cannot stand it!
Quote from a Movie: "That wasn't flying! That was falling with style!" Toy Story.
Right of Left Handed: Right
Siblings: None.
Time You Wake Up: Around 9am if I'm not working or have a driving lesson. Gone are the days of 7am wake up for school, yaaaay!
Underwear: Whatever looks cute in the shop, I'm not fussy.
Vegetables You Dislike: Mushrooms, Parsnips, Carrots (unless they're raw), quite a few actually.
What Makes You Run Late: Not wanting to get out my bed.
X-rays You've Had Done: My thumb. Do teeth x-rays count?
Yummy Food You Make: Pasta is about all I can make.
Zoo Animal: Penguins or Monkeys.

Sophie :)

Empties 01

Hello!

I apologise for the lack of posts recently. I have just finished my exams and gone straight on holiday for two weeks where I had no internet to post.

I have been obsessed with watching ‘Empties’ videos on youtube lately so I have been collecting the products I have used up over the past few month and thought I would share them. I have spilt the products up into categories, mainly to make things easier for me; Skincare, Haircare, Makeup and Other products.

Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Pads-

I have been using these for a couple of months now, on and off, and have just finished my first tub of them. At first I couldn’t see a big difference in my skin and it wasn’t until I decided they didn’t work and stopped using them that I realised they do. Almost as soon as I stopped using them, my skin got really bad and only got better when I started using them again. I have repurchased these already. A full review will be coming soon.

My Skin Skin Bright Exfoliating Face Scrub-

I bought this product a while ago because I was attracted by the fact that it is ‘especially for teenage skin’. As teenage skin is most commonly prone to breakouts, I had imagined this would be a good product. I didn’t expect it to completely fix my skin but I did hope that it would keep it under control. Unfortunately, this product did very little at all for my skin and I was very disappointed. I will not be repurchasing this.

Nivea Visage Daily Essentials Facial Cleansing Wipes-

I always remove my makeup with wipes before cleansing and I tend to just pick up whatever wipes are on offer. I don’t have a problem with face wipes as long as they are wet and both sides can be used. Unfortunately, these wipes lacked both of these things. I found the wipes to be very dry, more so on one side than the other, and even when I reached the wipes nearer the bottom of the pack which usually absorb all the moisture. The wipes had one side which was the usual flat wipe and the other had little bumps. The bumpy side was usable enough so I could put up with the bumps but the flat side was practically completely dry and could not be used at all. I will not be repurchasing this product.

Lee Stafford Dry Shampoo-

I received this product as a gift a while back and decided to give it a go recently to see how it compared to the Batiste dry shampoo. The product itself is decent enough. The dry shampoo works well and lasts all day. It is a very white powder and is a lot more noticeable and ‘dandruff looking’ than its Batiste equivalent. The scent, which for many is the main selling point of the Batiste dry shampoo, is very boring and just what you would expect from a hair product of this kind. I would not repurchase this over the Batiste dry shampoo.

Batiste Dry Shampoo in Diva-

I love my Batiste dry shampoo and I purchase a different one of the scents each time I buy it. This time round I bought the scent ‘Diva’. I won’t give too much away about my thoughts on this product as I have a review coming up but I do really like this scent and will continue to repurchase this product again and again.

Aussie Luscious Long Conditioner-

Over the past 6 months or so I have completely fallen in love with Aussie hair products. This conditioner was one of the first products I bought around 6 months ago and it has only just run out. I really like this conditioner for a few reasons. The smell is completely amazing! Every time I use it my hair smells amazing for hours afterwards. It also leaves my hair feeling so soft and sleek and almost as if it’s brand new. I haven’t repurchased this particular conditioner as it was limited edition but I have purchased a different Aussie conditioner.

Natural Collection Loose Powder in Neutral Translucent-

This is my all time favourite makeup product. I don’t feel like I need to say anymore but I do have a review on this product if you would like to know why I love it so much. You can find the review here. I have repurchased this several time and will continue to do so.

17 Ultimate Volume Mascara in Black-

This mascara was a favourite of mine a while ago and, although it was probably too old to be using, I picked it up again recently and decided to use what was left of it. This is a good mascara which does, as it suggests, give a good amount of volume to your lashes. I would have repurchased this product if I hadn’t found the one I am currently using.

Sure Clear Pure Crystal Deodorant-

I don’t really know what to say about deodorant. This is my favourite deodorant as it works really well, doesn't leave nasty white marks on your clothes and smells great. I have repurchased this.

Renu Multi-Purpose Contact Lens Solution-

I wear contact lenses almost every day and this is the solution I buy and use to clean and store them. I like this solution as it doesn’t irritate my eyes, unlike some other brands, and lasts quite long. I have repurchased this many time and now have far too many.

 That is all the products I have used up this month. Let me know if you would like a review on any of these products and I will do that soon. Also let me know what you think of this type of post and if you would like to see this as a monthly feature.

 Sophie

Review: Barry M Nail Paints

Hello :)

I've always heard great things about Barry M but had never got around to trying out any of the products myself. I made my first Barry M purchase while on the search for a good crackle polish and have been a little addicted to Barry M nail polishes ever since. I currently have 6 Barry M nail polishes, two of the original Nail Paints and four of the nail effects/limited edition nail polishes.



The two original Nail Paints I have are Peach Melba, a beautiful peach, and Mint Green, a 'does what it says on the tin' mint green. I have featured both of these nail polishes in previous NOTD posts.
Barry M Nail Paints cost just £2.99 and they are amazing value for money. The colour of the nail paints are really beautiful, strong colours and are very true to the colour in the bottle. The consistency is great, they are easy and quick to apply and you could even get away with just one coat, although two is probably best. The polish does begin to chip after about 3 days but you can't expect perfection for just £2.99! I am very impressed with the Barry M Nail Paints and will definitely be purchasing more in the future.



I mentioned already that my first Barry M purchase was a crackle polish. I currently own two of the Instant Nail Effects Crackle nail polishes in Black Magic and White Frost. As these are the only crackle polishes I have tried, I can't compare them to any others. I never really felt the need to try any other crackle polishes as I am very happy with the effect that this gives. The polish is easy to apply and the consistency is quite good. The crackle polish last a lot longer than I had expected, at least 3 days without chipping, even without using a topcoat. I have heard a few people giving these polishes negative reviews compared to other crackle polishes. I, however, probably won't even try another crackle polish as I am happy with the effect these give. They are also a lot more affordable than most other crackle polishes at just £3.99.



I also have two other Barry M nail polishes. I have a limited edition nail polish in Silver Glitter and a Foil Effects nail polish in Silver Foil.
I picked up the Silver Glitter nail polish because I couldn't resist this lovely bottle of sparkles when I passed it in Boots. I was a little bit disappointed with this polish. I don't know what I was expecting but I was not overly impressed when this polish turned out to be nothing more than a glitter topcoat. To wear it as a glitter polish without a base coat under it, you would probably need 4+ coats. I don't know about you but I just cannot be bothered with all of that effort. However, if it was to be worn as just a glitter topcoat, it is a perfectly good polish.
The Silver Foil nail polish was also a bit of a disappointment. I didn't really know what to expect from this polish but I liked the idea of having shiny silver nails. I originally swatched this polish on a nail wheel and I was very impressed. The polish didn't let me down when I wore it for the first time either. The application was really easy and it only took one coat to give a really nice look on the nails. The major disappointment came when the polish began to chip quite badly after just one day! For just £3.99, I can't really complain too much and I might possibly try out the new Lilac Foil Effects some time soon.

Barry M Nail Paints are available here for £2.99.
Barry M Instant Nail Effects - Crackle are available here for £3.99.
Barry M Instant Nail Effects - Foil are available here for £3.99.
The Barry M Silver Glitter is no longer available but they have a range of glitter nail polishes which are available here for £2.99.

Sophie :)

Tag: How Much Does Your Face Cost?

Hey :)

I saw this tag a while ago and thought I would give it a go. The idea is to add up the prices of your 'everyday' makeup to see how much your face 'costs'.



Foundation: Rimmel London Match Perfection Foundation - £8.99



Concealer: Rimmel London Match Perfection Concealer - £5.99



Powder: Natural Collection Loose Powder - £1.99



Eyeliner: Rimmel London Soft Kohl Eyeliner Pencil - £2.99



Mascara: Maybelline Great Lash Mascara - £4.99

How Much Does My Face Cost? £24.95

As you can see I'm clearly a big spender! I don't wear a great amount of makeup ever day so I suppose if I included things like blush, eyeshadow and lip products it would definitely come to a lot more!

So, how much does your face cost?

Sophie :)

Top 10 Study Tips

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Hello :)

So I promised that I would do some more school/university related posts since my blog has been overrun with beauty related posts recently. As it is exam time just now or coming up to exam time for some, I thought I would share my top 10 study tips. I'm currently in the middle of studying for exams so these are tips that I am currently using while I'm studying.

ONE: Find a study method that works for you!

I have gone through both Standard Grades and Highers (those who don't know what these are can find out here) while experimenting with study techniques to find what works for me. It has taken until this year for me to find a method that I find works for me which I shared in this post. I would definitely suggest trying to find a method that works for you as early as possible.

TWO: Study what you like least first!

If a certain subject that you are studying for has an area or topic which you like least, study this topic first. If you start with what you don't like, you are less likely to just not bother studying it. I often find that if I study the areas of a subject that I enjoy first, when I come to study the areas I don't enjoy I give up and don't bother studying that area. It's easier to study what you like so leave that until last.

THREE: Take regular breaks!

There is nothing worse than studying for hours on end and doing nothing else. Study for a couple of hours then take a break for a good half an hour to an hour to give your brain a rest. Try to avoid things like going on a computer or watching TV as they can often distract you for hours or even the rest of the day.

FOUR: Get help!

Ask a teacher of tutor to give you a help with your studying. You could ask them to sit down with you to go through the work if that works for you and they are willing too. I find it helpful to get a teacher or tutor to mark sample questions/essays or past paper answers to give me an idea of what I need to do. If you don't really want to go out of your way to go in to your school to get them to mark something, ask for an email address and email it to them. Teachers want you to pass your exams just as much as you do so will be willing to help you out.

FIVE: Eat healthily!

I know it's often very tempting to eat nothing but crisps and chocolate while your studying, and I am terrible for this, but try to eat healthier snacks. Healthy snacks are better for your brain, or so they say, so make sure you have some food available that is easy to snack on but good for you as well.

SIX: Don't cram the night before!

Do not leave all your studying to the night before! When you cram for an exam you don't take in as much information as you would if you study over a longer period of time because you are trying to force yourself to learn information. Spread your studying out over at least a week to make sure that you have time to learn everything that you need to learn.

SEVEN: Reward yourself!

I always find that I am much more productive when I reward myself for studying. I often set myself a target of what to do and if I reach my target I reward myself with something. You could reward yourself with anything like seeing your friends or watching your favourite movie, whatever motivates you.

EIGHT: Take days off!

While you're studying, you need to be aware that your brain will need to rest occasionally. Set aside one day a week that you can have as a day off. It doesn't have to be a whole day if you don't feel you have time for a full day off, it could just be an afternoon. However, don't use days off as an excuse not to study. One or two days off a week is perfectly enough, don't push it and take more!

NINE: Make note of what you struggle with!

During your studying, make notes of the things which you are struggling with. Spend a bit of extra time each day looking over the things you are not sure of and make sure to look over them again before the exam. If you still are not sure of some things after spending extra time on it, ask a teacher or tutor to go over it with you.

TEN: Have a good study space!

Make sure you have a good area to study in when you are preparing for exams. A good study space will have a decent sized area for you to study with space for all your books and equipment. You should study in an area that is quiet and you won't be distracted.

I hope you find these tips helpful and for those sitting exams soon, good luck!

Sophie :)

The Lipstick Tag

Hey there :)

I was a little bit bored tonight and fancied something fun to do so I thought I would find a few tags that I could do and put away in my draft posts for the days when I am far too busy to write a sensible blog post.

I found this tag, 'The Lipstick Tag', on the blog Peaches and Blush, here.


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When you were a child, did you use your mother's lipsticks?
My mum has never been into makeup. In fact, on the very rare occasion she does wear it she's the one using mine. I do remember sneaking into my grandmother's bedroom a few times when I was younger to steal some of her lipsticks though.

How old were you when you bought your first lipstick?
I had been given a lot of lipsticks in makeup gift sets before I actually purchased my first one myself so I think I bought my first lipstick when I was around 15 or 16.

Pink or Red lipstick?
That's a tough one! I would probably have to go for pink because I feel like that's a bit more wearable than red most of the time.

The most expensive lipstick you have ever bought?
A MAC lipstick.

And the cheapest?
A Natural Collection lipstick.

What's the most bizarre thing you've ever done with a lipstick?
As boring as it may make me, I don't believe I have ever done anything other than wear a lipstick.

If you had to recommend a lipstick, which brand would you recommend and why?
It would have to be MAC. For me, although they may cost a little bit more than a drugstore lipstick, they are completely worth the price. The choice of shades is amazing and they last forever on your lips, I love them!

Sophie :)

Review: Natural Collection Loose Powder

Hello there!

I have a bit of a beauty rave for you today, rather than just your average review.

If you haven't already met, I would like you to meet my dearest friend, Natural Collection Loose Powder.



I was introduced to this product by a friend and, although we are not exactly the best of friends anymore, I am so glad I found it! I have repurchased this product about 5 times and I will continue to happily repurchase it for as long as I can.



Although this just appears to be your average loose powder, it is somehow so much more. I often find that a powder can make your makeup feel heavy and it is powders like that that cause my skin to break out. This powder feels the complete opposite, very light on the skin, and doesn't cause my skin to break out.



The powder is available in neutral, warm and cool translucent and I have found that Neutral Translucent is just perfect for me. The powder gives a beautiful matte finish and sets makeup very well.

Natural Collection Loose Powder is available here for the amazing price of just £1.99 and is almost always on 3 for 2 at Boots.

Sophie :)

NOTD: Green Foil

Hello there!

Another nail polish post for you today. I've been experimenting with some new Barry M nail polishes, as you may have noticed from the last NOTD post, and I will be reviewing them for you soon.


(Apologies for the messy work, I was in a rush)

Again this picture has been edited but it is still true to life.



On all nails but the ring finger I have Barry M's Foil Effects nail polish in Silver Foil. This nail polish is available in Boots or here for £3.99.



I have Barry M's Mint Green on my ring finger. It's really hard to get a true-to-life picture of this polish but it is a lot more like the colour in the first picture of this post than in the picture above. You can buy this nail polish in Boots or here for £2.99.

For those of you who are more intersted in the school/university related posts, there will be more coming soon!

Sophie :)

Tesco Haul

Hello.

I picked up a few things in Tesco the other day and I thought I would share them.



Cleansing Wipes -
I always take my makeup off with wipes before I cleanse my face and often just choose the cheapest or whatever wipes are on offer. I bought these Tesco Sensitive Cleansing Wipes for 99p.

Concealer -
I'm running low on my Rimmel London Match Perfection Concealer and decided to repurchase the Maybelline Super Stay 24 Hour Concealer. This is available here for £6.12 but I'm sure I paid slightly less.

Concealer -
After reading this Foundation Routine, I decided to try out Hannah's method of concealer. I bought the Rimmel London Hide The Blemish Concealer to try out. This is available here for £4.49.

Foundation -
As I have mentioned before, I am currently on the search for the perfect foundation. I picked up the Rimmel London Stay Matte Foundation as I am a fan of Rimmel London's foundations and this was the cheapest there. This is available here for £5.99.

All makeup is currently on offer for 3 for 2 at Tesco.

Sophie :)

NOTD: Peach Sparkle

Hello there!

I thought it was about time to share another side of me. As well as being a 'soon-to-be law student' and beauty fan, I am a complete nail polish addict! I have quite an extensive nail polish collection of around 60 nail polishes which is ever growing.



The picture has been edited slightly but it's still fairly true to life.



I have Barry M's Peach Melba on all fingers but the ring finger. You can get your hands on this lovely nail polish here for £2.99.



On the ring finger I have Barbara Daly's Candy. Barbara Daly make up can be purchased in Tesco stores for £3.

Sophie :)

Review: Rimmel London Match Perfection Concealer

Hello!

Another beauty review for you today! I am continuing with the theme of my 'everyday' products with the concealer I am using at the moment, Rimmel London's Match Perfection Concealer.



I first bought this concealer a while ago when I first tried out the Match Perfection foundation. I repurchased this recently when I was on a budget and this was the least expensive in the shop.

This concealer is not the best I have tried, although not the worst. The formula is a bit more of a liquid-y cream for my liking and I'm not a huge fan of the packaging.



The squeezy tube often results in too much product coming out and not being able to go back in. I really hate the little brush as well. It is a lovely home for germs and bacteria and not great for those with problem skin.



The range of shades for this concealer is pretty appalling. There are only 3 shades available and, even though the same shade in the foundation is perfect, I have found that the shade 'Ivory' is a little too light for my skin. The next darkest shade, however, is too dark!

As well as the shade range, the coverage is also slightly disappointing. Although the coverage is a bit better than many other concealers I have tried, it still isn't the best, especially as I have bad skin.

I am going to be trying out a different method of applying concealer, inspired by this foundation routine, so I will see how this concealer works using that method and may update you in the future.

Rimmel London Match Perfection Concealer is available here for £5.99.

Sophie :)

Review: Rimmel London Match Perfection Foundation

Hello lovelies!

I have decided that if I stuck to just school/university related topics on here this blog may end up being quite boring. For that reason, I have decided to share my love, and sometimes hate, for beauty products too. You don't mind, do you?

I thought that the best products to start with were my 'everyday' products so expect quite a few reviews over that next couple of days.

I decided to start with my foundation, Rimmel London's Match Perfection foundation.



As you can see from the worn bottle, I've been using this baby for a while. The one I currently have is my 4th/5th bottle so I have used this sufficiently enough to review it.

Considering the amount of times I have repurchased this foundation, you would think that I am in love with this product. However, I am currently on the search for the perfect foundation.

Don't get me wrong, I do think this is a good foundation. The formula is good; it isn't too thick so it feels light on the skin and not like a mask.



One difficulty I have with foundation is finding a shade which matches my skin tone well. I was really impressed with this foundation as I did match my skin tone well, which is probably why it's called 'Match Perfection'.

The only thing that disappoints me slightly is the coverage. I have pretty bad skin so I need a foundation with good coverage. Unfortunately, the coverage of this foundation is just OK.

I would highly recommend this foundation to anyone with fairly good skin but for those with problem skin, the coverage is not quite as great as you would need it to be.

Overall, I do think this is a good product but I will have to move on in my search for the perfect foundation. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Rimmel London Match Perfection Foundation is available here for £8.99.

Sophie :)