An Apology

Sorry I haven't been posting, I'm having so many problems with my computer. I'll be back to normal soon hopefully :)
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The Buffing Brush vs The Flat Foundation Brush

Before I'd discovered the uses of foundation, the reason for its existence or even what it was called, I'd  pump half the bottle into my hand and slather it all over my face, delighted with my patchy, bright orange complexion *shivers*.

Once I'd been enlightened, however, and discovered there was more to make-up than my mother's make-up bag, I was fascinated. Especially by make-up brushes. How they can be the difference between orange and beige, streaky and flawless. However, only if you know how to use them.

Real Techniques Buffing Brush: Definitely my favourite of the two brushes, this buffing brush from the Real Techniques Core Collection really does what it says on the tin. It buffs foundation into the skin flawlessly. 

When I use this brush, I've finished my foundation in a few minutes, with my whole face covered and no patches missed. It ensures that your face is evenly covered, and whether you use a high street or high end foundation, using this brush will leave your face looking airbrushed and your complexion to die for. The brush is firm, but also uber soft, which makes for perfect application. This is my staple foundation brush at the moment, and I honestly can say I don't know how I lived without it. 

Washing this brush is almost a pleasure, it takes almost no time at all, and the brush always comes up spotless. Overall, I love this brush and would recommend it to anyone looking for a flawless, airbrushed-looking face.

Ecotools Flat Foundation Brush: A flat foundation brush was the first foundation brush I ever owned, an extremely cheap one from a 'bundle monster' brush set, which, thinking back, wasn't too awful quality for the price of the set, about £10 for a 15 piece set (I think...) I thought it was great, applying my tinted moisturiser with a brush. I felt so 'grown up'! However, now when I'm using them, I feel as though I'm painting my face, not pleasant. 

I find this Ecotools Flat Foundation Brush leaves my foundation streaky, and it's harder to get an even coverage. I really dislike this brush, which is a shame because the company make otherwise lovely brushes, but I suppose I was never going to like a flat foundation brush, whatever the make. 

Washing this brush is such a task and I detest it. The foundation gets right down into the roots of the brush, and no matter how much you pull the hairs apart. Overall, this brush reminds me too much of painting my face and the coverage is not what I expected from an Ecotools brush.

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Mark Jacobs Lola - Summer Floral Scent Review

Everyone has a perfume or 7 that they adore, and is/are their summer staple scent. Well, here's my all time favourite summer scent ever, Mark Jacobs Lola.

Not only is the bottle one of the most elegant, exciting and beautiful bottle's I've ever set eyes upon, the perfume has the most gorgeous, flirtatious floral scent. The base notes of this scent are vanilla & creamy musk. The top notes are pear, grapefruit, rose and fuchsia. All of these combine into a glorious fruity, floral, fresh scent that excites me at every little smell of it.

I can put this perfume on at 7 in the morning and it will still be going strong at 7 in the evening. I've had countless compliments when wearing this perfume, in fact they're almost daily. If anyone asked me to sum up summer in a word, it will always be 'Lola'.

The lid on this bottle is so lovely and girly. The bouquet that springs from the purple glass bottle just screams eccentric and extravagant. It's made of scentless rubber, so there's no chance of any breakages here. I believe that this bottle enhances the overall experience of the perfume, once you've set eyes upon it, you just want to run and spray the perfume on every inch of your well beautified body - or is that just me?

This perfume is a moderate price at £63 for a 100ml bottle (when bought from Debenhams.) I would extremely recommend this product, for I know of no other perfume (possibly excluding Coco Chanel) that makes me feel as glamorous or joyful as when I'm wearing Lola.

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Essie Watermelon Review

Essie Watermelon

Essie Watermelon is a beautiful fuchsia pink, with red undertones. It's the perfect summer shade, it's youthful and joyfully vibrant. Whenever I look at this shade on my nails I feel very in the mood for summer - which, if you live in England you'll know, is struggling to make an appearance.

The shade was opaque in one coat, however I applied two, for I always feel incomplete with just the one. I applied this nail polish over the Essie Grow Stronger Base Coat, and after the two coats of this nail polish I applied the No7 Stay Perfect Top Coat. I applied this nail polish 2 days ago and have minimal chipping, except a tiny chip from the top of my middle finger, which I can only blame myself for. Previously, I've worn this shade, applied with the same routine, for a week or so and it's ceased to chip or peel. 

I love the formula of Essie polishes, it's so thick, yet not gloopy. It dries pretty quickly as well, I find each coat is dry in 1-2 minutes. The new brushes are wider, which makes application so much easier, smoother and mess free.

This nail polish is a bit pricey at £7.99, however it is so worth it. The colour practically pops from your nails, chip resistant and lasts so long. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a bright, fun summer nail colour.

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Just A Little Hello

After years of make-up & beauty loving, months of obsessing over blogs and immersing myself in the blogosphere and weeks of contemplating, I finally decided to start a beauty blog. Yes, I'm 14. No, I'm not childish, uneducated in terms of make-up & cosmetics, naïve or new to beauty blogs.
I would say I have an obsession with beauty products, make-up mostly, for I love the way it can transform your face and body in any way you wish. I do use make-up on a daily basis, however also cannot stress the importance of skin care.

One of the most recurring things you'll see on my blog is beauty product reviews, for I have so much to say about so many products. If you would like to comment with any questions, tips, comments or just to say hello, that'd be greatly welcomed.

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