The Over-Excessive Travel Makeup Bag

Like I mentioned in my last post, I am an overpacker. I pack everything to make me feel a little bit more comfortable in new environments. Another thing, I'm a makeup addict. I love it to pieces. So the two of it combined... UH OH.

I understand it's a lot. But I wanted to mention now, that a week after I come home after this holiday. I'm going away again for a week in Sidari, Corfu with my family. So I was thinking all the things I don't really use then, I will take out and then it will be more condensed the second time around. I'll do a post too and let you know!

ANYWAAAAY

Starting with base, this is when the mini versions of products come out. I have two mini Benefit primers, That Gal and Porefessional. Both two of my favourite ever primers. I'm taking two foundations one that is my skin tone now, and another that is too dark. So I thought I'd take it away and get some use out of it. They are the L'Oreal Infallible (which I'll probably finish while I'm out there!) and the YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat, the old formula. I'm taking two concealers, one that is light for highlighting under the eyes, Seventeen Stay Time, and the other concealing blemishes, the Collection Lasting Perfection. I'm taking the NYX HD Loose Powder and that's the base.

For eyebrows I'm taking my normal eyebrow duo, the Sleek eyebrow stylist and the Benefit Gimme Brow. For eyes, I'm taking a tester of Benefit's Air Patrol, as it has SPF in to protect them. I'm taking a Benefit cream eyeshadow in RSVP, MAC Blue Brown pigment as I take this everywhere with me and lastly my Naked 2 palette. Me and my friend have a deal, she takes the Naked 1, I take the Naked 2. I'm taking the Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk from NYX, Urban Decay Perversion and Faint eyeliners.

The mascaras are a mini Rollerlash and Maybelline Lash Sensational, the waterproof formula.

For Face, I'm taking MAC's Soft and Gentle as it looks gorgeous in the sun, Benefit Hoola Bronzer in the mini size as it looks great with a tan. I'm also taking the Seventeen Define and Conquer contour kit because the light shade is perfect for setting the undereyes and the dark shade is great as an eyeshadow. I'm taking NARS Orgasm blush, in a mini and Milani Luminoso blush. Both look phenomenal in the sun. I'm also taking the NYX Wonderstick to trial too! Benefit Watts Up highlighter goes perfect under Soft and Gentle.

This is where I 1000% know I've gone overboard, but I feel like these colours are hard to wear in Wales... I'm just gonna list these.

MAC Cherish

MAC Whirl Liner 

MAC Soar Liner

KIKO Creamy Colour Liner in 315

MAC Morange Lipglass

MAC Please Me Lipstick

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Abu Dhabi

Too Faced lipstick in Stiletto Red

Kiko Gossamer Emotion in 107.

I'm judging myself for taking this much makeup too...

See ya soon!

Face Of The Day 20/4/16

Yesterday, I headed to a local village for a lovely day with my bestie, Georg. I won't go to much in to why we felt the need to go because I'm going to talk about it in my next post! 

I decided to tell you what makeup I wore because I liked it a lot!

Face:

Monu Illuminating Primer (Had a sample of this, definitely not worth £30!)

Rimmel Lasting Finish Nude Foundation in Ivory

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

Seventeen Stay Time Concealer under the eyes

Benefit Eye Bright

L'Oreal Infallible Powder

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

NARS Orgasm Blush

MAC Soft and Gentle Mineralized Skin Finish 

Eyes, Brows, Lips:

Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Creme De Nude

Urban Decay Naked 2 Basics, both browns, Cover and Primal in crease/outer corner

L'Oreal Infallible eyeshadow in Sahara Treasure

NARS Larger than Life eyeliner in Via Venito

Burberry Effortless Mascara in Midnight Black

Sleek Eyebrow Stylist in Dark

L'Oreal Brow Plumper

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk

MAC Creme Cup

Outfit: 

Sunglasses: River Island

Top: Primark

7/8 Jeans: Forever 21

Shoes: Converse All Star

Handbag Essentials

If you're like me when you wake up in the morning, get yourself ready as quick as you can, grab your bag and run out the door and think "Wait, have I got my ____?" Then I hope this post helps you.

I have certain things that I keep in my bag ALWAYS. They never come out, and that's the things in the pictures.

A Diary

Chewing Gum

Lipbalm

Powder and Brush

Lipgloss

Perfume

There are other things I suggest you always keep in there such as handgel, tissues and other things like that but I forgot them. (The irony!) 

Diary: You always need to know what time you're supposed to be at the hairdressers.

Lipbalm; Dry lips are not cute.

Powder and Brush: You can get oily running about all day!

Chewing Gum: Good breath is always a good move.

Lipgloss: If you're feeling fancy

Perfume: Smelling good should be an essential.

These things never ever leave my bag!

L'Oreal Infallible 24hr Powder

Victoria Secret Dream Perfume

Urban Decay Naked lipgloss in Naked

Extra Ice Chewing Gum

Real Techniques Powder Brush

Sprinkle of Glitter Diary 2016

Maybelline Baby Lips Dr Rescue in Mint

Current Favourite Things

I wanted to do monthly favourites on this blog, but sometimes I really don't love that many things and I don't want to just throw random things in just to say, if I don't really love them. So I'm just going to do Current Favourites, while I collect them all together and write.

Simple Kind To Skin+ Protecting Moisture Cream SPF 30. UVA/UVB.

I think I've mentioned this before on my blog, but I absolutely freaking love this. I went through two over the last year and recently ran out. I decided not to repurchase it and use up a couple of other moisturizers I had to use up. But I ended up throwing them away and sticking to this. It contains so many good ingredients such as Vitamin B3 and Vitamin E. It also has Glycerin in, which helps keep makeup on so I love using this before. It just makes my skin so glowing and protects it so well. Would definitely recommend. 

£4.65

Urban Decay Naked 2 

I'm going to do a full review of all the Naked Palettes I own soon on my blog, so I won't go into too much detail. But I adore this palette, it is so good for day and for night and just makes my eyes stand out so much.

L'Oreal Infallible 24hr Stay Fresh Foundation

L'Oreal foundations have some of the best foundations I've ever tried. I have this and the Matte version of this foundation. But this one I prefer, I have figured out that the best way to apply this is with the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. It is a high coverage foundation, makes my skin so glowy and I look fresh, which is exactly what the foundation claims to do. 

£9.99

Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara

I purchased this from the Swindon Designer Outlet Centre which I mentioned here for £9.50. I adore this mascara, I makes my lashes extra bouncy and I also like to put it on the outer top lashes and on the very tips on my top lashes for a extra curl. It definitely puts that finishing touch on my makeup and I definitely recommend it. 

£13.50

Random

TV

Thirteen 

This is on BBC3 which has recently moved online. It's about a girl who went missing at 13, for 13 years and the police are trying to find out about what happened and then other things happen to make the plot even thicker. Now I'm usually a Gossip Girl fan so this is a bit different to what I usually watch but I still love it just as much. They upload a new episode every Sunday at 12pm. Highly worth a watch!

Pasta Bake

Very random I know. But I am LOVING pasta bakes, they are just incredible. Not much else to say on the pasta bake front.

I hope you enjoyed these favourites, what have you been loving? 

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

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 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

Top Lip Products of 2015

I was thinking about my favourite lip products of 2015, so I've just decided to put them in one blog post in the order I love them, wish me luck trying to rank them!

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk

MAC Velvet Teddy Lipstick

Too Face Melted Lipstick in Melted Nude

Too Faced Lip Liner in Too Nude

YSL Rouge Volupte in 9

MAC Hue Lipstick

Urban Decay Ultra Nourishing Lip Gloss in "Sesso"

L'Oreal Collection Privee in "J Lo's Nude"

Burberry Lip Glow in "No.9 Nude Beige" 

L'Oreal Collection Privee in "Blake's Red"

Top 5 Beauty Favourites of 2014

Ooooh, the big one, the yearly favourites!

I feel as though 2014 has been the making of me in terms of beauty wise. Sure, I used a foundation the odd couple of times and I quite liked the mascara that was a fiver. But this year I grew my collection massively, especially in regards to Benefit. Benefit was the first high end brand I wanted to buy from. I would steal my sister's "They're Real" mini mascara whenever I had the chance. Now, I own a hella of a lot from there and I own MAC and Urban Decay. Lipsticks were never a main priority for me, and now I can't stand to be apart from my collection. Without further or do,  let's get into it!

Benefit The Porefessional Primer
I had never even used a primer until this.. how crazy! When I first went to Benefit, the lady put this on me. Of course I'd heard about it and the reviews were crazy, but could it really work? Did it actually make my pores look smaller, my skin smoother? YES! I absolutely love this primer, as a girl with oily skin and a lifeguard on a boiling hot poolside, I feel my makeup stays on a lot more. And I love it!

MAC lipstick in Hue
You know that lipstick that you wondered what you did before you had it? This is mine. This is my go to, everyday, perfect, nude. I thought "Yeah I'll like this" but I didn't expect to be obsessed with it. Which I truly am.

Benefit Coralista Blush
If you had told me at the start of the year, that I was going to buy a blush for £23.50, I probably would've laughed, hit you, and told you to jog on. But yes, I took the plunge and bought the beautiful box. It's without a doubt the nicest blusher I have ever used, it even has a nice smell. It looks so natural but so effortlessly gorgeous at the same time. Aaah, i just love it!

L'oreal Collection Exclusive Lipstick in Blake's Red
This year, I went out and reached for a red lipstick. Every girl needs one in her lipstick collection, I don't care what you say. I had MUA's Shade 1 before and yes it was nice for a quid. But this, is perfect. It's matte which screams for me to buy, as I am a matte girl. It glides onto the lips and just looks bloody gorgeous on. I hear it is a dupe for Ruby Woo by a MAC by the way.


L'oreal True Match Foundation
Late to the game I know, but I don't give into hypes very easily, e.g. Benefit Porefessional ;) but I thought hey ho, let's buy it. And I'm so glad I did! It's a matte finish, mediumish coverage, and a perfect skin match for me. I'm in N2!

OOTD and FOTD 19/12/14

Makeup

Benefit Porefessional Primer

L'oreal True Match Foundation in N2

Collection Lasting Perfection concealer in CM2

Rimmel Wake Me Up concealer in Ivory

Benefit Stay Don't Stray

Revolution Redemption Palette Essential Mattes 

Benefit Bad Gal Mascara

YSL mascara (sorry I don't know which!)

Look Beauty eyebrow kit

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in translucent 

Benefit Hello Flawless Powder in Believe in Me Ivory (on problem areas)

Benefit Rockateur

Benefit Hoola

Benefit Benebalm

(Sorry for the Benefit hype haha!)

Outfit

Blue 3/4 sleeve skater dress- Primark

Tights-Primark

Leather Jacket-Boohoo 

Converse- All Star

I also have a bow in my hair from River Island but you can't see that I'm afraid 😔

-K