Face and Outfit Of The Day 12/02/16: Winter Walk

I recently ventured down to a local harbor with one of my best friends to help her with some photography and her Camp America application. In return, she took some pictures of me with her swanky camera with some comments like "u so pretty gurl" win win!

Makeup:

Benefit Porefessional

L'Oreal Infallible Mattifying Base

Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation

Stila Stay All Day Concealer

Collection Illuminating Touch Concealer (Complete YSL Touche Eclat dupe!)

MAC Charcoal Brown for brows

Benefit Gimme Brow

Urban Decay "Verve" from Naked 2, "Buck" from Naked 1

Lashline I used, Urban Decay "Blackout" from Naked 2

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

NARS  Orgasm Blush

MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Soft and Gentle

Benefit They're Real Mascara

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk

In the centre of lips, NYX Butter Gloss in Fortune Cookie

Outfit: 

I was bloody cold and stupidly forgot a coat, so I borrowed my friends one so unfortunately I don't know where the coat was from, I think it was either New Look or Primark! 

Top: New Look quite recently!

Jeans: River Island Amelie Jeans

Shoes: Stupidly, and you can't see them. Pink loafers from New Look.

Scarf: New Look

Sunglasses: River Island

Watch: Michael Kors

Skincare Routine

I have never ever had a skincare routine. I know, so bad. But I was always on the hunt for products that would save my skin, and I feel like I've found them.

Morning

I like to use the Ultrabland cleanser from Lush in the morning. I've gone through many of these and I just love it, the smell is a bit meh because it's got a lot of beeswax in it, which actually makes your skin clear up so well. It's a balm consistency which means if you don't have a good flannel it has a tendency to stay on your face! But it does a good job.

I then use my Kind to Skin Protecting Facial Cream from Simple, I've gone through two of these and I love it. It has loads of good things in such as high SPF and UVA protection. It also contains glycerin which keeps your makeup, hence why I love using in the morning before makeup. 

I like to use an eye-cream in the morning too so my undereye concealer doesn't crease as much, and for that I use to the Simple Kind to Eyes cream.

Evening

I like to use my Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm to take my makeup off. You barely need any of it and it just makes your skin feel so clean! Sometimes with the Liz Earle cleanse and polish, I have to do another cleanse to make sure the makeup is off thoroughly, but with this I don't!

I like using serums at night and for that I use the Emma Hardie plumping skin serum. You barely need any of it and it just makes my skin loads so much more healthier when I wake up in the morning! I then either use the Liz Earle Skin Repair moisturizer for combination skin with Benefit Total Moisture on my dry matches. Or, I go lightly with the Liz Earle Superskin moisturizer. I finish off with the Emma Hardie serum for eyes and that's me done! 

Other products I like to use are the Effacular Duo from La Rosche Posay, the Liz Earle cleanse and polish and the Emma Hardie moringa facial exfoliator. I love Lush face masks too!

(Please forgive me for my photography skills, I use my iPhone and I haven't got very good editing skills, lemme know if there are any good editing apps you know!)

50 Facts About Me

I've mentioned before that I want you guys to know a bit more about me, so I figured why not do a 50 facts about me post! 

1. My middle name is Louise.

2. I was born on the 26th November 1995.

3. I'm Welsh and have lived in the same house in Wales, all my life.

4. I have one big sister called Jessica.

5. My favourite animal is a Koala. 

6. I have always wanted to go to America or Australia.

7. I am a 100% a morning person. 

8. My favourite food is sweet potato fries.

9. My favourite ice cream is mint chocolate chip or strawberry.

10. I've swam with dolphins and baby sharks.

11. I have a fear of being in the house alone at night.

12. I've had eight guinea pigs, two hamsters, two rabbits and a cat. Now I have no pets! 

13. I have lots of best friends :) 

14. I will be studying Health and Social Care at the University of Gloucestershire in September!

15. Loulabella was a nickname my parents came up with for me.

16. My grandad used to nickname me "Brains"

17. My friends think I act/look like DW from Arthur.

18. I've been a lifeguard since the 23rd December 2011. 

19. I failed my driving test first time. I'm still learning. 

20. I hate tuna. 

21. I have something called Aestenophobia, which is the fear of fainting/feeling weak. 

22. I have fainted properly 3 times and have come close to fainting, a lot more. 

23. I have an overactive thyroid! Yay (Not)

24. I have a really good memory for things such as events, first time meeting someone, a conversation.

25. I have 6 first cousins and loads of distant cousins.

26. My grandad passed away on the 3rd of February, and he was and still is the greatest person in my life. 

27. One of my best friend's goes to Oxford University.

28. I am a qualified Level 2 Gym Instructor.

29. I am a massive over thinker.

30. My first high end makeup item was a kit from Benefit. 

31. My first highstreet makeup item was a lipgloss from Miss Sporty.

32. I didn't wear makeup properly until the age of 18. 

33. T K Maxx is one of my favourite shops.

34. L'Oreal is my favourite highstreet makeup brand. 

35. Too Faced is my favourite high end makeup brand.

36. My favourite places to buy clothes are from River Island, New Look, Boohoo and Primark!

37. I used to play the flute.

38. I played the lead in my Reception Christmas concert, I was Clever Cat!

39. I went from a U grade to a B in Sociology.

40. When I'm older, I want to have three boys!

41. I'm 5ft7. I think.

42. I am a Sagittarius. 

43. My favourite colour is the blue on the Tiffany's packaging.

44. I have a green iPhone 5c.

45. My favourite TV programme is Gossip Girl.

46. My favourite singers are Beyonce and Ariana Grande. 

47. I love musicals!

48. Tarzan, Tangled and Finding Nemo are my favourite Disney films. 

49. I am a super organised person. I love diaries and I hate it when my room is messy.

50. I am Level 2 Swimming Teacher, and I've been involved with swimming teacher since January 2012.

Pheeeeeew 50 facts later and I'm done. I'm not gonna lie, I'm quite proud of myself for thinking of 20 things!

Waterproof Makeup

For those of you who may or may not know, I am a lifeguard and swimming teacher. I teach swimming four times a week, and lifeguard around that. My job means that sometimes I have to get in the pool, either expected or unexpectedly. Thankfully, most of the time I don't have to get in, but there is always a chance. So, I like to wear makeup that I know will not drip down my face if it does happen.

I apologise my brows are awful, they are due a wax!

I like to opt for a lighter foundation or a BB cream when I work, I can't actually remember what I wore here but I think it was L'Oreal Nude Magique or Rimmel Matte BB Cream! 

Brows are always filled in, but with a wax instead. I like the Sleek eyebrow stylist, and don't forget the brow gel!

I like using colour tattoos from Maybelline, they stay on forever and they can be subtle, or strong, depending on how much you want! 

Always use a powder, and waterproof mascara! I like Maybelline Lash Sensational. TIP: It hurts if you get mascara or in particular concealer in your eyes, so light coats of mascara and extremely light on the under eye concealer!

I don't bother with lipsticks or gloss so I just use a lip balm! :) 

I hope this helped some of you, this could also be used in the summer if you're at the pool or if it's just a really hot day!

Face of The Night 12/02/16

Another makeup of the day/night post, I'm sorry! But I had to share this with you because I loved how cute and subtle this looked, and some of the products I used were just beautiful. 

I was having a catch up with my old school friends, they are still my besties so it was lovely!

Base: 

YSL Touche Eclat Blur Primer

NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation

Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer

Seventeen Stay Time Concealer

Milani Face Powder

Eyes and Brows:

MAC Charcoal Brown

Benefit Gimme Brow

Urban Decay Original Primer Potion

MAC Satin Taupe Eyeliner

NARS Larger than Life eyeliner in Via Venito

YSL Falsh Lash Mascara

Sorry for the silly picture, I got bored of posing!

The Rest:

Seventeen Define&Conquer Contour Kit, light shade under eyes, dark shade to contour

The Balm Frat Boy blush

MAC Mineralized Skin Finish in Soft and Gentle

Urban Decay Matte lipstick in Stark Naked

Top: New Look a while ago!

40 Beauty Questions Tag

I love tag posts, I feel as if you can really get to know a person. So today, I figured I would do a fun one. :) 

Here are the questions:

SKINCARE

-How many times do you wash your face daily?

Twice, unless I take my makeup off and reapply it. Then three.

-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)

Combination, dry around chin and forehead, normal cheeks, oily nose. Horrific.

-What is your current facial wash?

In the morning I use Ultrabland from Lush, or Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish. At night I use Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm 

-Do you exfoliate?

Yes. Once or Twice a week.

-What brand do you use?

Simple or Emma Hardie

-What moisturizer do you use?

Liz Earle Superskin Moisturizer at night, Simple Kind To Skin Protecting Facial Cream in the morning.

-Do you have freckles?

No

-Do you use eye cream?

Yes, Simple and Emma Hardie.

-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

Yes!

-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?

I don't know what that is

MAKE-UP

-What foundation do you use?

A mix, I own so many. I love Rimmel 25 Hour Lasting Finish, and L'Oreal Infallible Matte.

-How about concealer?

I'm on a hunt for the perfect concealer, but I love Urban Decay Naked Skin! 

-Do you know your undertone color?

Yellow I think

-What do you think of fake eyelashes?

I don't like them on me at all. 

-Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months?

Yes

-What brand of mascara do you use?

Benefit, Maybelline, YSL, Lancome, Too Faced

-Sephora or MAC?

MAC, never been to Sephora.

-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?

No, but my sister does!

-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?

Brushes, Real Techniques Sponge and Eyelash Curlers

-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?

Yes. Urban Decay Eden Primer Potion <3

-For the face?

Benefit Porefessional is the one. 

-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?

Urban Decay Sin, MAC Naked Lunch, MAC Satin Taupe, MAC Club

-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?

Pencil

-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?

Rarely because I rarely use eyeliner to begin with!

-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?

Love 'em!

-Do you use mineral makeup?

Sometimes!

-What is your favorite lipstick?

The most impossible question in all the world.

-How about lipgloss?

Urban Decay Nourshing Lip Gloss or Burberry Lip Glow

-What is your favorite blush to use?

Benefit Coralista

-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?

No

-Do you like drugstore makeup?

I do!

-Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)

Yes!

-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?

Nope.

-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?

Kinda!

-Name a makeup crime that you hate?

Not blending your blusher.

-Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?

I like them a lot and I wish I did them more but I'm a neutral girl.

-Which celebrity always has great make up?

Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Shay Mitchell

-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?

Mascara

-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?

Yes

-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?

Depends how good my skin is!

-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?

Drugstore: L'Oreal

High End: Too Faced, MAC, Urban Decay

-What do you think of Makeup? 

I LOVE IT.

Preparing for a University Interview

Recently, I made a post stating I was applying for University. I sent my application off on the 13th of January, got an email on the 20th stating I needed an interview, went for my interview on the 1st of Feb. Got an offer there and then, and got an email through an hour after I left, confirming my offer.

Yaaaaaaaas.

I read every single post there was on university interviews, what they would ask, what I would wear, how to prepare. Basically, you name it, I read it. But I figured I would answer it all in my one post, and give realistic tips on prepping for an interview! 

1. Read about the University

One of the main things they want to know is, "Why us?" and honestly, that's an easy one to answer. For example, One of my universities, was in Cheltenham. So I explained, that I'd had friends that studied there that enjoyed it and that it was close to home. They like it aswell when you mention what sort of things you're looking forward to doing there, extracurricular things they love!

2. Why do you want to do it?

Simple, easy but one of the hardest questions to get a correct answer I think. For this, I would just think of one valid point and just expand. Don't list a million reasons, list one point, explain and bam, nailed it.

3. Work Experience

My course didn't really expect you to have work experience, but if you have any experience, or situations that applies to the course. Throw it in, it may earn you some extra brownie points!

4. Try and be the first to answer

A part of my interview process was a question and answer sort of thing in a group, it was very informal yet formal at the same time. He asked if we had any questions, and because I didn't, we had a brief beforehand about the course and I understood it well enough, I answered his questions first.

So it was a 'okay you don't have any questions, but how do your answers go?' basically, show you're keen!

5. Be nice to the other interviewees.

In our interview, we were all together for majority of it. The interviewers said to not see eachother as competition, because there was no need to be. Regardless of that, you still think you are in a bit of competition. But be nice! They want someone that is going to nice for their university, so making conversation, holding doors open and just being generally nice can make your interview experience that bit less stressful! Also, this goes without question, be reaaaally nice to the interviewer, I helped mine pack his things away and he was very appreciative! 

6. Research what sort of questions you may be asked.

The Student Room is essentially loads of wanna be, current and past students all giving advice and discussing universities. I found a discussion on what sort of questions you could be asked, I was only asked one of them but they are especially helpful to prepare you for those tricky questions!

7. Keep calm. 

I know, easier said than done. You should've seen me before my interview, I was a wreck, shaking, moody, couldn't eat or drink. Although I did have a big breakfast so please do that. My University said it was more an interview for them, to see if they were right for us, rather than the other way around. Treat it like that, they need to be right for you! Drink lots of water, and just remain calm. 

So there's a few tips for you, please feel free to leave any questions below on the interviews, I'd be more than happy to help you out. :) 

Face Of The Day 8/2/2016

I mentioned in one of my last posts how I wanted to do more "Face of The Day" posts, so here's this! I was just working today so went for a casual look :) 

Top is from Primark and it was like £2 from the basics section! 

Benefit Porefessional Primer

L'Oreal Infallible Mattifying Base

Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Nude Foundation

Seventeen Stay Time Concealer

Rimmel Lasting Finish Concealer

Benefit Gimme Brow 

MAC Charcoal Brown (Brows)

Maybelline 24 Hour Colour Tattoo in "On and On Bronze"

Benefit They're Real Mascara

Benefit Hoola

NARS Orgasm Blush

Makeup Revolution Highlighter in Golden Lights

Maybelline Baby Lips in Hydrate (Very dry lips at the mo, so no lipstick :( wah) 

The Power of Makeup

A lot of people think that girls wear makeup to impress boys, intimidate others or just to mask themselves. For me, I wear makeup to express myself and be creative. I'm not a creative person, I was crap at art, I can't play any musical instrument and DIYs just aren't me. Makeup is my way of being creative. I started wearing makeup at the age of 18. I didn't wear foundation every day until I was 19. I'm now 20, 21 at the end of the year. My friends in school wore foundation and it looked horrific so I never wore it, despite the fact my skin was aaawwwfffuuulll. YouTube and blogging definitely made me want to wear makeup, I adored watching videos and I just learnt everything from there. My friends that couldn't apply makeup properly, are no longer friends (not because of their makeup haha) and I run into them and I've changed so much. I also love makeup shopping and I feel like makeup is my hobby? Like I get excited to shop makeup, I watch videos on makeup and I write about it!

Uploading these pictures are a big deal for me. As you can see, I haven't got the best skin. At the minute it is super bad, that's due to stress, bad eating and other contributing factors. 

I apologize for the awful lighting and the emoji top. It was 12:23am and I got the last minute inspiration. 

Credit to Nikki Tutorials for the awesome idea, you gurl are a slayerrrrr. 

Make Up worn:

L'Oreal Infallible Matte

Seventeen Stay Time Concealer

Rimmel Lasting Finish Concealer

Sleek Eyebrow Stylist

MAC Blue Brown Pigment

Benefit They're Real Mascara

Too Faced Lip Liner in Perfect Nude

MAC Lipstick in Cherish

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess

Milani Luminoso Blush

Makeup Revolution Highlighter in Golden Lights