"NO MAKEUP" MAKEUP LOOK

"Back to school" is the perfect time of year to try the no-makeup makeup look (if you haven’t already). It’s all about a fresh faced glow and letting your natural beauty shine through. It also feels lighter on the skin, allowing you to breathe a little easier and worry less about touching up throughout the day, something you will appreciate if you are a student. Carrying makeup around in your schoolbag all day as well as all your books? No thank you! 

FACE
It is extremely important to start off with a clean, moisturized face whether you're going for a natural look or a more intense glam look. Let your moisturizer settle for 5-10 minutes before applying any face makeup.
To get a glowing, natural look, a CC cream or a light coverage, dewy foundation does the trick perfectly! If that doesn't quite do the job for you, going in with a concealer to cover any other blemishes should fix that! 
When doing this makeup look, the aim is to look as least "cakey" as possible therefore to achieve this powders wont be missed!

EYES
On my eyes I used a small amount of concealer to cancel out any veins or "imperfections" on my eyelids. I then curled my lashes and applied a brown mascara to my top and bottom lashes. If your school does not allow makeup, maybe settling for a clear mascara would be the best option.

EYEBROWS
Luckily, I have never had to worry too much about my eyebrows, I inherited my dads bushy brows and for that I am very grateful! Here I lightly swept through a few strokes of an ABH eyebrow pencil and set it with an eyebrow mascara. For those of you with fairer hair you may want to consider filling them in that extra bit more, as long as you find the right colour to match, you'll have no problem.

LIPS
Easiest step ever! Lip balm.
Whether it is EOS or vaseline I don't not leave my house without one. Personally, I think a shine to the lip finishes off this look perfectly.

 If you are recreating this look but want something a little heavier, switching a CC cream for a foundation, no powder for powder, brown mascara for black and lip balm for a lip gloss or lipstick will help you achieve what you're looking for! 

What's your favourite beauty product? X

Soap&Glory Archery Brow Pencil and Brow Bar REVIEW

Unlike many people, doing my brows is by far my favorite part of doing my make-up. Some say a lipstick can make your look however in my eyes so can your eyebrows. 

I hate not having my brows done, it makes me feel uncomfortable and a tad self-conscience however I don't always have hours spare to perfect them everyday. Thanks to the Soap&Glory eyebrow products I can kiss these worries goodbye as they are super easy to use and take no time! 

For everyday usage I usually opt for the "2-1 Brow Filling Pencil and Brush" purely because its quick and works wonders to my eyebrows leaving them "on fleek!" It has the tiniest nib on one end making the product come out extremely precise and buildable. On the other end is a little brush with the sharpest bristles, again another advantage to the product itself. 

As I mentioned previously I love doing my eyebrows therefore when I have a little more time the "DIY Brow Bar" is ideal! Personally, the shade Hot Chocolate works best for my darker brows like the pencil itself, however, it does state on the box "The shades inside custom mix to suit everybody's brows"!

Overall, I am loving using these products and so far I am yet to come across the downsides of them...if there even is any! 

I extremely recommend both of these products and hope that this review has helped any of you doubting whether or not to buy them. 

Hope you are all well X

Maybelline Has You Covered.

By no means is this product new nor is it the first time I've tried it if not the 100th. I am quite picky when it comes to make-up and I don't mind critiquing a product I don't like even if 99.9% of the world swears by it but this little duo is heavenly and has not left my make-bag since I came across it months and months back. I also have the beautiful powder but I've written a separate post on my favourite powder which you can check out here!

If I were to choose, the concealer would be my favourite. My skin has never been that bad in terms of acne and overall I'd say it is pretty clear, obviously I am human and every now and again I break out. However this little guy is there for me whatever the situation. It is a medium coverage and makes my dark circles and blemishes vanish in seconds but like I said I don't have that much to cover up. 

Along with the concealer if I am going for a foundation also but don't want heavy coverage I almost always go for this one. It is light to medium coverage but overall what I love about it most is when I wear it I feel as though I have no make-up on, my skin can breath and its never caused me to break out. 

As you can see in the photo I have placed one of my all time favourite face brushes, the Zoeva 102 Silk Finish Foundation Brush as it works the foundation beautifully in to my skin and together they just work wonders! 

I love trying out new make-up, especially if it sounds appealing to what I like, so if you lot know of any other concealers or foundations of the same consistency and coverage leave a comment down below! Hope you are all having a lovely November and ill see you very shortly for another, slightly different post next week! 

So Kyla x 

Mac Studio Fix Powder Foundation Review

Its not often that I find make-up that I love and I am definitely not one to rave about a product that doesn't work for me even if it does for everyone else. I have been let down by most make-up brands with certain products and in this case Mac also. Not every product of theirs that I've purchased has made its way in to my holy grail however some certainly have! 

Usually if I purchase a product that isn't that great I'll plod along and use it until its finished just so I don't feel like I've waisted my money however buying the Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation was in no way a mistake! I swear by this product.

 The product claims to be a "one-step powder and foundation that provides a smooth, flawless, all matte, medium to full coverage finish. Long-wearing, and it's velvety texture allows the skin to breath" I can say it pretty much ticks all those boxes! 

Some people wear this as a foundation alone however for me it doesn't completely cancel out any redness therefore I apply this over concealer or a thin layer of foundation to secure it and for me it works wonders. 

24€ / £18

Have you tried this product? If so what do you think about it?

Happiness Is A New(d) Lipstick.

Happiness Is A New(d) Lipstick.

I go through phases with lipstick. Some days I love a bright coral lip and other days I avoid bold lips like the plague. Depending on the season, of course, I opt for a brighter or duller lip but right now only nudes are doing it for me.

Some of these lipstick shades to you may seem extremely similar however they perfectly balance my skin tone and avoid the too pale or tired effect. This is certainly my shade!

Mac - Fast Play. 

This lipstick is pure perfection. It is the first MAC lipstick I have ever purchased and I was not disappointed. It gives true colour in a single swipe yet is still buildable. It is unbelievably hydrating as it belongs to the Amplified crème family which apparently is one of MAC's most moisturising formulas. I wore it pretty much everyday on holiday, day through to night as it complemented both a neutral and smoky eye.

Kiko - 917.

Okay, so this isn't the most appealing name for a lipstick... However do not let that put you off! This lipstick not only complements my skin tone if not also works wonders to my lips also! The creamy formula leaves my lips so luscious and soft however I do find myself having to reapply it every few hours but nonetheless it has made its way to my top 5 favourites and I love it very much. 

Bourjois - Rose Tweed.

The Bourjois Rouge Edition lipsticks are something else. These lipsticks are my favourite drugstore lipsticks...ever! I also have the shade Pretty Prune which is to die for but Rose Tweed is defiantly the one for me. With being semi-matte and not leaving your lips feeling dry this is pretty much everything I look for in the perfect lipstick.

Sleek - Liqueur.

I go through phases again with Sleek as I have undergone some rather "bad" experiences with some of Sleeks products such as wearing one of their matte lipsticks at a festival on a hot day. My lips felt dry, waxy and so dehydrated! However, I am no way bashing them as they have produced one of my favourite lipsticks ever. Liqueur. This is from their sheen collection which is the complete opposite of their matte collection. It is so moisturizing and I wore it all throughout last  December and it has reappeared in my makeup bag again this August. It is beautiful.

Maybelline New York Color Drama- Nude Perfection.

What an excellent name for this lipstick/crayon! These pencils do not lack in pigmentation and with the fine point they are also great for lining your lips too! At this stage I'm now finding it hard to find a different word to describe this lipstick apart from amazing. Due to its semi-matte finish it feels a lot more solid and lasts really well throughout the day! I love it.

Do you have a favourite Nude lipstick? If so which one? X