DIY Tutorial - How I Clean My Make-up Brushes!

As I was cleaning my make-up brushes today I had an idea that this would make a great blog post, as when I first got my set of brushes I had no idea on how to clean them, so I thought that this post may help some of you lovely people out there.

I try and clean my brushes at least once a week,as leaving your brushes dirty can lead to more acne on your face and no body wants that!

The picture below shows my make-up brush collection.On the left hand side of this picture there is the Real Techniques Powder Brush 1401 and the Real Techniques Blush Brush 1407 and then there is the Real Techniques Core Collection 1403, I decided to add the powder brush and the blush brush to the stand so it's easier to see all of my brushes. I also own the Real Techniques Starter Set 1406 which is on the right hand side of this picture.

When I clean my brushes I tend to use the Johnson's baby shampoo as I feel cleans the brushes well and it makes the brushes feel soft and smelling good! I then run a small bowl of lukewarm water, as personally I don't like to leave the tap running. However, I do change the water a few times depending on how dirty it is.

I then take a brush and my baby shampoo, I then squeeze some of the shampoo onto the brush or my hand, whatever I feel like and then rub the brush into the palm of my hand and then shake the brush in the water to get all the shampoo out.

                     

Once I've done the same thing to all of my brushes the then leave them on a towel to air dry!

How do you clean your brushes? & Was this an helpful post?

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Love Ems xx

February Favourites!

Hello my lovelies! How are you all?
I know I'm a little early with this blog post but I just couldn't wait to share with you all my February favourites, so here they are! 

In the picture below is my beloved Baby Lips and Eos lip balm. You can see my review here and my review on my Eos lip balm here. Both balms make my lips feel so soft and they also make my lips stay so hydrated.

The Vosene de-tangling spray and Trevor Sorbie heat defence blow dry spray are amazing products! I have thoroughly loved using these products this month. 

Another one of my favourites is my tangle teezer.This is such an amazing brush! I love how you can get these brushes in many different styles and colours. I wouldn't buy them from Boots though because they are more expensive than buying them on ebay.

I have been testing out this product below for around two months now and I think I've used it enough to say it's one of my favourite now. This is the Avon Sleep Therapy.To use this product all you do is spray a few sprays onto you pillow and a few more into the room.I genuinely believe that this product is helping me sleep. It smells amazing.

What products have you loved using this month?

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Love Ems xx

It's all about Baby Skin!

Hello my lovelies! How are you all?
 I recently did a blog post called It's all about Baby Lips here. So, now I thought I would do one about the Baby Skin by Maybelline.
I purchased this product around one month ago from Boots and it cost £7.00 here.

This product claims to leave a matte finish and leave the skin fresh,soft and protected.It also says that it will vanish pores and make the skin feel light.

It says you can apply the primer alone or wear it under make-up.It recommends that you use your fingers to apply evenly to the face and wait till it sets before putting on make-up.This product also states that it is suitable for all skin types and tones.

Personally, I apply the primer with my fingers before putting on my make-up.I think that this product does reduce the size of my pores but I wouldn't say that it vanishes them as it claims to do.It does leave my skin feeling soft and light, it also works great with my make-up.The only criticism I have is that I think there is not enough product for the money, 22ml is quite a small amount to me. However, I do love the packaging, it's bright and cute.

To be honest I really like this product and I will be repurchasing this item again as I love how it feels on my skin.

Have you tried Baby Skin? What are your thoughts on it?

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Love Ems xx

Beauty Wish List!

Hello my lovelies! How are you all?
I do apologise once again for my lack of posting! I spent my half term in Swansea visiting my boyfriend who's currently studying at the Uni there.
Anyways, I thought I'd share with you all a few items which are on my beauty wish list!

First on my wish list the the NARS blush in the colour orgasm.It costs £21.50 here ,I think is a tad pricey for a blush, thus it's on my wish list.

Next on my wish list is the Maybelline Colour Tattoo Eye shadows. They cost £4.99 each here. I've heard everyone talking and raving about these and I would just love to try them out.

Also on my list is the Urban Decay Naked Palette. It costs £37.00 from House of Fraser here.

The L'Oreal Collection Privee Colour Riche Eva Longoria. It's a limited range of nude lipsticks. I think these would be great for an every day look. They cost £8.19 each here.

So, these are all the products that are on my current wish list! Only a few products, I know but it is a simple list and once I save up I know which products to go and purchase.

What products are on your wish list?

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Love Ems xx

#AllBloggersGreatAndSmall tag!

Hello my lovelies! How are you all?

So this week I have been tagged by the amazing Millie who owns the blog        ' Healthy yet Beautiful ' so check out her blog to see her version of this tag!

1.     What makes you want to blog?

I had wanted to start a blog for quite a long time but I didn't have enough confidence to. However, now I am blogging I love it! I really enjoy sharing my thoughts and feeling about products and I also love seeing other peoples thoughts and views.

2.     Your Morning skin routine?

At the moment I like to splash my face with cold water and then use Soap and Glory's Peaches and Cream face wash. I then use Simple's Kind to Skin Hydrating moisturiser.

3.     Your favorite blogger?

I really love Charlotte's blog vanityfairest-x

4.     A beauty product you couldn’t live without?

Simple's Kind to Skin Hydrating Moisturiser! I seriously love this product so much, it leaves my skin feeling so soft and nourished.

5.     Your favorite make-up brand (drugstore)?

Probably Maybelline and Rimmel as most of my make-up products are from there, they are also great value and quality.

6.     Your favorite make-up brand (High-end)?

I love MAC!

7.     What is your staple wardrobe item?

Probably my beige cardigan from TK Maxx, I literally wear it with everything!

So I'm going to tag...!
Charlotte -  http://vanityfairest-x.blogspot.co.uk/

Louise - http://istylethereforeiiwear.blogspot.co.uk/

Leanne - http://www.nailsandteapots.blogspot.co.uk/

Lucy - http://foralsandcorals.blogspot.co.uk/

Danielle - http://fameliquorlove.blogspot.co.uk/

Love Ems xx

What's in my make-up bag!

Hello my lovelies! How are you all?

This blog post as you can guess from the title, is about what is in my make-up bag.

The make-up bag I use is one from Ted Baker. I'm lucky enough to live near an outlet and I managed to purchase the bag for only £14! When originally it should have been £22. I just absolutely love the floral patten and the colours on the bag.

Here is a picture of everything I carry around in my make-up bag!

As it is a fairly large bag I tend to carry around way more than I actually need.

The picture below shows all the base products I carry with me. There are two foundations and two primers in this picture, see what I mean about carrying too much, haha!

I will list the products from left to right.

1) L'Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Smoothing Resurfacing Primer £14.29 The link for this product is here.

2) MUA Under Eye Radiant Concealer £3.00 The link for this product is here.

3) Maybelline's Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Lightweight Primer £7.99 The link for the Baby Skin is here.

4) Rimmel Match Perfect Foundation in Ivory £6.99 This link for this product is here.

5) Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder £3.99 in the colour 003 Peach Glow. The link for this is here.

6) Maybelline's Dream Matte Mouse £7.69 and the link for this product is here.

The next picture below shows all the eye based products I carry around with me, once again I will list them going from left to right.

1) Maybelline's Falsies Mascara Very Black £7.99 and the link is here.

2) Maybelline's Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner £7.99 and the link is here.

3) Soap and Glory's Thick and Fast? Super Volume Mascara Superjet Black £10.00 and the link for that is here.

4) Collection 2000 Extreme 24hr felt tip liner £2.99 and the link for that this product is here.

5) MAC Eye Pencil £14.00 and the link for this product is here.

6) Miss Sporty Eye Pencil £1.99 and the link is here.

7) Rimmel's Professional Eye Brow Pencil £2.99 and the link is here.

Next is the high lighter I like to use. It is MACs Pearlmatter in Pink Butter-Cream. Unfortunately they do not have this on their website so I cannot post a link. I am lucky enough to live near a small MAC outlet and I purchased this for around £15 pounds and I know at full price it is in the £20's.

In the next picture below there are my eye shadows.

1) Barry M Eye shadow in cream. £4.49. I was lucky to find this in the Boots sale in January and I only paid £1.00. The link for this product is here.

2) MAC Duo Mineralize Eye Shadow in Sage and Wisdom. This product is not discontinued. Again, I found this in my local outlet and I paid £11.00

3) Barry M Eye Shadow in the colour Brown. £4.49. I found this too in the January sale and I only paid £1.00 for this item. The link for this product is here.

So that's what's in my make-up bag!

What are your favourite make-up products? & What items do you like to carry around?

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Love Ems xx

Soap and Glory Haul/Collection.

Hello my lovelies! How are you all?

Today I thought I would share with you all my Soap and Glory collection. Before I start, I would just like to mention that I am in no way trying to brag or gloat about thing I happen to have. I'm just simply sharing with you lovely people a collection of product I own. Most of these products came as a Christmas set in the box shown in the picture below.

The picture below is of my collection.

I have then broken down the collection in two a few pictures to it is easier to for you to know which product I am taking about.

In this picture here there is the Thick and Fast mascara (£10.00) the link for this product is here. The Sexy Mother Pucker Pumping XL Lip Gloss is also in this photo.(£10.00) Think link for this product is here.

The next product here is the Scrub of Your Life. It costs £7.00 and the link for this product is here.

Next is the Peaches and Cream 3-in-1 facial wash and the Sugar Crush Body Wash. The Peaches and Cream costs £5.33 and the link is here. The Sugar Crush Body Wash costs £6.50 and the link is here.

 In this picture going from left to right, there is the Butter Yoursel (£10.00) the link is here for that product. There is also the Hand Food cream which costs £5.00 and the link for this is here. Next is the Heel Genius which costs £5.50 and the link for Heel Genius is here. Finally we have the Righteous Butter, this butter costs £10.50 and the link for this is here.

What are your favourite Soap and Glory products?

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Love Ems xx