Dramatic cut crease using the Colourpop Yes please Palette

Hey all,

So are you on the hunt for a warm tone palette and finding that they're all way too expensive. Colourpop is the best option at the moment because of their new Yes please palette. Luckily enough I was able to snatch one up on the second launch. Currently the palette is sold out, however you can rely on signing up on the Colourpop website or check out their social media and even Trendmood's twitter/ IG for updates.

I know your waiting to find out how much it cost, it retails for $16 which is equivalent to £12.48. Now thats worth it compared to the Natasha Denona Sunset palette retailing for $129 (£100.62) along with the Sephora palette $65 (£50.70). You're saving a lot more money buying the Yes please palette which is travel friendly, blends every well and packed with pigmented eyeshadows.

Today I'm going to show you how I created a dramatic cut crease using the Yes Please palette. I mention some new products I use in the video too, as usual everything will be listed below and linked. Don't forget to grab a snack because this is a long video.

Colourpop website: https://colourpop.com

Products used:
Foundation: Maybelline Cushion foundation in Caramel (click here)
Brows: Colourpop brow pencil bangin brunette (click here)
Gimme Brow shade 5 (click here)
Concealer: L'oreal true match Golden Amber (click here)
Becca Champagne pop skin perfector liquid (click here)
Eyeshadow: Yes please Palette (colours mentioned in the video) click here
Stila Magificient Metal in Diamond dust (click here)
Tarte shape tape tan sand (click here)
Eyeliner: Schwing black liner The Balm (click here)
Colourpop eyeliner in Prance (click here)
Mascara: Power lash model co (click here)
Lashes: Pixie luxe house of lashes (click here)
Translucent powder: Medium deep Laura Mercier (click here) currently sold out online, at the moment Space NK have it instore.

Contour: Sleek palette Medium (click here)
Blush: Nyx blush Terracotta (click here)
Highlight: Becca Champagne pop skin perfector liquid / Anastasia Beverly Hills So hollywood (click here)
Lips: Mac cork liner (here) with Tarte lip gloss in obvi (click here)

Brushes: 
Colourpop Angled brush
Colourpop blending brush
Real techniques Kabuki Brush (Bleu collection)
Morphe concealer brush M421
Elf c brush
Elf small contour brush
Wanye Goss pencil brush 5
Morphe brush M439
Zoeva luxe grand brush 90
Zoeva fan brush 129

Enjoyed reading this check out my previous post here

Xoxo

Updated Skincare routine

Where have you been for a whole month? To be honest I really was focusing on life, work and didn't really know what to show you guys on my blog. So throughout August you will be getting four posts, starting with my skincare regime.

My skincare regime in the summer is quite similar to last year, but I have new products to show you guys. First being the Tarte cosmetics cleansing gel and the L'oreal Paris Hydra Genius aloe water for normal to dry skin (they also have one for sensitive skin and normal to combination skin). If you are a skin fanatic then you may be interested in using some of these products. Also let me know down below what skincare products are good for normal to dry skin so  I can test them out. Yes, I do still use my simple facial wash, but haven't been using the hydrating moisturiser for a while so I decided to get some things that I have never tried before.

List of Skincare products I have been using:

L'oreal Hydra Genius-  I use this to hydrate my face and neck in the mornings or evenings instead of using the light hydrating moisturiser from Simple. It is infused with pure Aloe vera sap and hyaluronic acid.  The lightweight and non greasy gel has a cooling effect and I use this with my double padded cotton pads.

Tarte Cleansing Gel (50ml)- I think this has become a stable especially when I feel like my wipes haven't taken all my makeup off. I wet my face just like I would with the Simple moisturising facial wash and massage the gel (it foams up) on my face between 30/60 seconds and rinse with lukewarm water. After drying my face with my towel my face feels refreshed and cleansed. The best thing is its vegan friendly and fragrance free.

Simple Micellar wipes/ Simple cleansing wipes- Depending on my mood I will either use the micellar wipes for some extra cleansing or the cleansing wipes just to take minimal makeup off.

B. Beauty 3 in 1 Micellar water (150ml) - I have rediscovered this product because I used to have this micellar water and then I forgot how good it was, I decided to repurchase it again and I love to use this on my face when I have just taken makeup off or if I feel my skin needs revitalizing. Such a great micellar cleanser (as good as Bioderma). Great for toning, purifying and cleansing.

Simple moisturising Facial wash- (150ml) If you've been following my blogging journey you know this is my stable facial wash. When I say I use this every morning literally I do, click here.

Seen my previous post click here or have any suggestions comment below.

Summertime festival inspired makeup look

Yayyy!!!

It's finally festival season even though Coachella and Glastonbury have gone past. Can you believe it's JULY already (Birthday season). If you are going to any Festival's (Wireless, V Festival, Lovebox...) this month then this is definitely something you will enjoy. Come get ready with me, make sure you have your music up high and have fun with your makeup look.

My inspirations for this look came from Jacyln hill, James charles, Queenii Rozenbald, Piink sparkles, Ash clements and Jkissamakeup .

What I used:

Skincare first (Blogpost soon) Loreal hydra Genius
Makeup forever hydrating primer
Followed by Smashbox foundation primer

Details of makeup:
Brows- Benefit precisely brow 5
Gimmie Brow 5 my favourite
Tarte Shape tape concealer tan sand
Foundation- Maybelline matte and poreless in shade 330 and 350. (click here)
Powder- Maybelline Fit me coconut
Eyeshadow- Smashbox Bold palette (mind-blowing), brow highlight used irisdiscent shade
For the red wing I used MUA lip lacquer then placed the red shadow from the palette on top.
Lashes- House of Lashes Featherette
Mascara- Model co power lash
Blush-   Peaches by MAC
Contour Sleek contour kit medium for cheekbones and forehead. Mac mineralize powder in Dark for nose contour.
Highlight- Becca skin perfector in champagne pop
Kat Von D Alchemist blue shade (exclusive to Debenham's in the UK, I think it may be sold out but check in stores)
Lips- Anastasia Beverly hills Allison (now sold on UK ABH website)
Jouer lipgloss Fifth Ave (click here)
Jouer liptopper in rose gold (click here)

Most of these products were first impressions on my face and I can say they have become staple pieces.

Any suggestions....

Comment below.

What are my thoughts on: Using Cantu Curl activator for the first time.

Raise your hand if you've tried out the a curl activator cream, I know I can't be the only one.

Hey guys,

Its been a while, hope you all are doing well and looking forward to the summer. The other day I came across a few recent videos and guess what I saw, I think the title explains it all. Yes you got it! The Cantu curl activator cream.

I am sometimes quite hesitant when it comes to creams that I feel may not work some for type 4 hair. But as you guys have seen from my Bouclème experience I really enjoyed it, I thought lets give this a whirl.

Guys you know how much I love using different hair products and what works and does not work for me I will mention it to you. The first time I encountered Cantu products I tried the Cantu's leave in conditioner a few years back and hated the smell of it and I did not like how it flaked up on my hair. I decided to try the curl cream out with my mane choice leave in conditioner to see what the hype was on this product.

I assumed that this product was going to be really thin, but when it was time to use it I realised that the formula was thicker than I expected. I was extremely impressed because I ended up achieving a great wash n go with this product, I actually couldn't believe it my curls were popping, I used no gel and had no crunch just pure softness with amazing tight curls. When doing my wash 'n' go my go to is to do the shingling method. Use about a dime size for each section you do. This product is fantastic for the summer, I definitely need too see how it holds out in autumn/winter season.

My overall score would be 4/5 for this cream. If you're going to buy these products don't forget its sold in Boots, Superdrug's (currently a 1/3 off) or even your local hair supply store. Local hair supply stores usually sell it cheaper but depends where you go.

Forgot to mention I just got the coconut curling cream which I haven't used yet, I might do a mini video on IG to show my results.

Links-

Curl activator cream (usually £7.99 but its now £5.32): www.superdrug.com/cantu

Coconut curling cream (same above):
http://www.superdrug.com/Cantu/Coconut-Curling-Cream

Results Below : (watch other video on twitter)

L.O.C method on type 4 hair (also works for type 2 and 3 hair too)

Hey guys,

Hope you all are doing well. If you don't know already I love to try out different types of products, but I was looking through my posts the other day and noticed I've never really shared the way I use products on my hair and especially after wash days.

For my type 4 and type 2/3 males and females out there I'm going to let you know how I do my L.O.C method. Side note this may work for you or it might not work for you. Anyway, if you do your method the other way LCO method then you should check out the products I use below it could be something you've been searching for your hair.

Let's start with what is the L.O.C. or L.C.O method? From what I've researched over the years I know it as a liquid (being a leave in conditioner), oil and cream (or gel)  or Liquid, cream and oil.  The LOC method is a great way to help seal in the moisture in your hair to last up until your next wash day. I prefer the LOC method on my hair, it works better for me.

Below click the links that are in Bold to be directed to the website.



Leave in conditioners I use (I switch it up when I do this method):

Crème of Nature - To think this was my first leave in spray and I still love it till this day. I think it works better to refresh my hair/curls because it's more water based than my other leave in's. However, it's a really good affordable leave in for a LOC method.

Lemongrass leave in Alikay Naturals - smells like lemons, very zesty and I adore this. I find the formula a little runny but also thick too for a spray leave in.

The Mane choice 3 in 1 leave in conditioner - this stuff is astounding. I have used this as a pre poo as well as a leave in (can be used as a co wash). I can use this and a cream and I am good to go, it gives me a lot of slip and helps to detangle my hair. I would say the consistency is quite thick, if you're not into it then try the spray ones above. But this is perfect for thicker hair. (It is not a spray)


Oils:

The mane choice growth oil - One word for this is WOW! I have been trying to find an alternative oil for my hair that did not really break my bank, and guys this is the product of the year. Not only is it useful having the handy twist applicator, but the oil is easy to apply and is not messy at all like my DIY one which I do not mind . It really gives my hair/scalp brilliant shine and keeps it nourished. Guys if you haven't heard of it, check it out.

DIY in the bottle on the right - a concoction of almond oil, avocado oil (you can find them in Holland and barret) and black Jamaican castor oil. I like to use the almond oil separately when I take down my hair if it's in a style out, although I like using these all together in my applicator bottle when I do my LOC method gives my hair great shine ( you can use jojoba oil which is a good oil). I also use the black Jamaican oil on my edges and sometimes on the ends of my hair (great for hair growth).

Creams:

Boucleme curl cream-  I have spoken about how good this cream is on my blog, I only have a little bit left for two more rounds. Definitely getting this again even though it's so expensive. This light weight cream is so moisturising and keeps my hair hydrated for approximately 5 days (which is amazing for me), my curls are always defined when I use it. Click here

Crème of Nature curl hydrating crème-  This cream is got to be one of my favourites for moisturising my hair as well as creating great twist outs/flat twists. I haven't mastered a braid out yet with this product yet, but I have seen loads of videos on people using this product. The product retails for only cost £5.49.

Keracare Butter Cream- I have used around 7/8 jars of this butter cream since I've been natural, I love using it for my bantu knot outs without gel (edge control) and sometimes to hydrate my hair when it gets a little dry. I want to find a different hair butter, it's been sold out on Look fantastic for ages now. You guys know I love to switch up on my products, so if you know any good hair butters let me know (even DIY hair butters).

If there are any brands that you guys recommend I should try let me know down below in the comment section, so I can try them out. I have recently purchased some products from The Mane choice and Mielle Organics, and I plan to do a video/review on those very soon.

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Xoxo

Style out Session: Bantu Knot Out

Hey guys,

Over the next upcoming months I am going to be doing some video's and blog posts on my favourite style outs. If you know me very well, I absolutely love embracing my natural hair. I think it's been about a year since I haven't worn braids/ twist extensions and I'm loving my hair even more. This style out that you will see me doing is one of my favourites which is the Bantu knot out, you can even rock this style like Rihanna did or take it out like I will be doing (its totally up to you).

I will be making an account of my hair length, to what products I use, to what works and does not work on my hair. I have gotten a overwhelming amount of views on my previous hair posts especially the boucleme post, so I will be showing you guys how I style my hair and this may be helpful for my curly/coily/kinky females and males out there.  So I hope you guys enjoy my journey and video's.

If you have noticed I changed my blogger template and thanks to Pipdig I found the right one. I've been patiently waiting to change it for a while, I even went back on Etsy again to get some inspiration, but Pipdig was the best option for me. Hope you guys like it as much as I do.


Any suggestions? Comment below...


Xoxo

Beautylish Lucky Bag 2017

Hey guys,

As promised I have decided to do two video's this month and this is about the Beautylish lucky Bag. If your not familiar with this, the Lucky Bag is a New years tradition in Japan known as Fukubukoro. Beautylish have been doing the Lucky Bag for a few years now and this is my second time purchasing the Lucky Bag. I was so impressed with the first Lucky Bag I received in 2016 and I wish I could of made a video on it, but I am doing a first impression on this one for you guys.

The Lucky Bag costs $75 (£60.91) with tax fees added I spent about $108/£90.94 (international customers it's a bit more). The bag is suppose to have products that cost up to $150/£121.82 upwards. Below I will mention how much mine came up to.

I hope you guys enjoy this video, everything will be linked and listed down below and on Youtube too. So sit back and relax (do not forget a snack) whilst watching my Beautylish Lucky Bag Haul.

Xoxo 

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Natasha Denona Eyeshadow Palette 5 (12): $48/ £39
Kevyn Aucoin the celestial skin liquid lighting Candlelight: $52/ £42.23
IT Cosmetics- Universal Brow power: $24/ £19.49
Wanye Goss Brush 02: $35/ £28.43
Clean Apothecary Rose: $15/£12.19
Z Palette Pink: $14/ £11.37
Prices differ when it's converted into pounds but...

Overall the total was $188/ £152.68.

Guess I will be looking forward to next years Lucky Bag... Don't forget to register for your Lucky Bag Next Year: https://www.beautylish.com/shop/lucky-bag-2018-sign-up