bareMinerals | Original Foundation

Now this is something I didn't think I would ever like. I remember trying a cheap 'mineral powder' when I first started using make up in my teenage years. I just remember how cakey it looked. Now that could of been because I had no idea how to apply it properly or due to the fact it was so cheap but since then I haven't touched a powder foundation. Mainly due to the memory of it being so cakey and I didn't see the point in buying something I was sure I wouldn't like. 

I was wandering around town one day and found myself at the bareMinerals counter. I was talking to one of the lovely ladies and decided to let her loose on my face. I was pleasantly surprised with the result. 

I have been using this for about 3 weeks now and I am really liking it. I have only had one issue with it and I think that was because of my primer not the foundation. I was really surprised that I liked this so much I really didn't think it would be suitable on my dryish skin, but I have found that this sits a lot better on my skin than pretty much all of all liquid foundations. 

I have been applying with my Real Techniques buffing brush as I find that this gives the best finish but it can also be applied with a kabiki brush or any brush that you like! I just find that the buffing brush well, buffs it in! I have tried other brushes but find that this gives the best finish but this is only my opinion.

I hold my hands up and say I don't have the best skin at the moment but this foundation really does make my skin look flawless! It lasts pretty much all day. There is only a couple of times that I have had to touch up through the day and that has been when I have been rushing around. 

The bareMinerals website states that this foundation helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, without drying your skin out and "made with only the purest, high quality ingredients. Its so pure you can sleep in it"

Now to be honest, I wouldn't recommend sleeping in it, but if it is that pure then it is going to be good for your skin! It also has spf 15 protection, another plus for your skin!

I think for the price you get a lot of product! Like I said I have been using this for about 3 weeks and I really don't feel like I have dented the amount of product even slightly. So I think for £24.00 you are getting value for money. The other thing that I like about this product is the packaging. I like the fact that you can close the powder so its not swirling around in the lid. This way you won't waste any product. 

Overall I am really impressed with this product. I think after I have finished this I may try some other mineral foundations but I feel that this is one that I will come back to. 

bareMinerals Original foundation is available here and Feel Unique

(Something I didn't know it is actually cheaper on Feel Unique so try there first if you are interested in purchasing)

Is there any mineral foundations that you would recommend? 

Love 

Miss S 

Good as Gold

So I may have gone a little beauty mad lately, pretty sure there are more bits but I can't remember them all.  Seems I have gone a bit mad for Topshop make up. Like I said in my post on my first Topshop make up buy I was a little dubious about the range as I find that shops own make up ranges tend to be a bit of a let down. However Topshop's make up range hasn't disappointed me at all so far.

Topshop Highlighter In 'Sunbeam' 

I love this Highlighter, it gives a lovely golden colour it does however require quite a balance! If you apply just a little to much you can be left looking quite shiny. I'm looking forward to using this on holiday to give a lovely sun kissed look. I Think if you layered it up enough it could make an amazing eye shadow, haven't yet tried it but think it would be worth a little try! You can buy it from Topshop here and for £9.00 it is a reasonable price and worth the money.

Topshop Eye Shadow in 'Good as Gold'

I did also buy a eye shadow in 'Good as Gold' and actually looking at the pictures now realising how the highlighter and eye shadow are pretty much the same colour! oh well can never have too much make up.

Left to right: Barefoot, Forget Me Not, Bee's Knees, Gone Fishing, Parma Violet and VIP

And this is my 'little' nail varnish haul. I have tried several different brands for pastel colours and haven't really been impressed with any of them and because I have been so happy with all the other Topshop varnishes I have bought before I thought it would be worth trying the pastel colours.
I LOVE all of these colours and they go on so evenly. I couldn't get a photo that showed the yellow how it actually is. Its a lot lighter and creamy. They are all going to be colours that well see me through the spring and summer and being only £5.00 each you can't really say no!

bareMinerals Original Foundation in 'Light' 

I had heard so much about bareMinerals foundations I couldn't resit trying some out for myself. Even though I got this in 'light' I still found it was to dark for me and clumps together to much to give an even finish, however I don't feel right now that I have a good enough brush to give an informed decision. I'm planning on buying some more Real Technique brushed and and going to give this another go but for now I won't be using it.
I might even try going a bit lighter and getting the 'fair' and see if that suits me better.
For £24.00 it isn't cheap but I think is a very reasonable price for the quality of the product you get. You can buy it here or alternatively if you have a Fenwicks near you, they have a counter that you can get a consultation.

When it comes to painting my nails I'm pretty impatient. Once I'm done I want to be able to just get on without worrying about ruining my nails, so I went into Boots the other week to see if there was anything I could try and I picked up this Pretty Quick 'Nail Drying Spray'  for £2.80 to give a go. Although it did help dry them a little quicker it still wasn't that quick and the spray left an oily residue on my nails and fingers. For £2.80 it is cheap and is a quick fix. It can be bought here.

I had seen on a Blog a review of the Sally Hansen 'Insta-Dri' top coat that said how good it was and actually worked. So when I went to Bluewater the other day and had some vouchers I justcouldn't resit it! and I am so glad I didn't I wish I had found out about this product years ago I could of saved myself SO much time and effort. I love this product. It really does dry in 30 seconds and has an amazing shine to it. I haven't had a varnish on long enough to see if it lasts the whole 10 days it says it should but I have had my current varnish on for a couple days and I have been doing a bit of manual labour in the garden and no chips in sight. Boots are selling this for £5.99 and also really want to try The Miracle cure  as I do have trouble growing my nails.


As you can see from the beginning picture these are only some of the products I got but I still want to try the others out for a bit longer so I can really see if they make a difference.


Is there any products you just can't resist?

               Love

                   Miss S
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