LUSH - Rockstar Soap

Hey everyone, so today i have a review on the Rockstar soap from LUSH!

 I've heard about this so much from different people, but it never really appealed to me as i am more of a shower gel kind of girl, but when i received this in a set from Christmas i finally had a excuse to try it. The scent is really nice and the scent stays on your skin for quite some time after which is always nice, but its not overpowering. Its adds a little moisture not a lot in my opinion, but it doesn't dry my skin, which a lot of products do. 

What do you think of this product?

Wishlist #3

Hey Everybody,

Today I thought i would show you what is on my Wishlist for this month, I really like reading this and look at what people want, as it gives me ideas of things i want. This month its mostly clothes because i have been trying to stop buying makeup, because I feel like i have enough. 

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I really love coloured jeans and i think they are perfect for spring and summer, as it rarely gets warm here in England. I also love denim shirts fr layering when its not too cold but a little chilly. 

What is on your wishlist?

Tag - 40 Beauty Questions!

Hello everyone,

Since my blog is about beauty i thought i might as well do these question, and because i thought i might be quite fun. (I made this post a long time ago, i just never posted it so bare with!)

SKINCARE

1.How many times do you wash your face daily?

I wash my face once at night but normally in the morning i use a face wipe to get off the remaining makeup i didn't get off the night before.

2.What skin type do you have?

Normal with patches of oily(on my nose, chin and sometimes on my forehead)

3.What's your current facial wash?

I am currently using Clean and Clears Truly Gentle Facial Wash.

4.Do you exfoliate?

Yes, i use the LUSH ocean salt to exfoliate. But i don't use it as much in the winter as my skin is more dry in the winter.

5.What brand do you use?

Like i said i use the LUSH Ocean Salt

6.What moisturiser do you use?

I use the Clean and Clear Dual Action moisturiser.

7.Do you have freckles?

No..not really

8.Do you use eye cream?

No, because i don't think at my age it is necessary.

9.Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

No, ive not suffered with acne, like most teenagers i get the odd spot but nothing serious.

10.Do you or did you have to use Pro-activ?

No, my skin has never been that bad that i thought i need it.

MAKEUP

11. What foundation do you use?

I currently use the Revlon Colourstay foundation and i love it, but i want to try the Maybelline Fit me foundation or the Revlon Nearly Nude foundation.

12.How about concealer?

I use the Collection 2000 Lasting perfection concealer, which i really recommend. But it only come in 3 shades which is a downside to the product.

13.Do you know your undertone colour?

My undertone colour is yellow undertones.

14.What do you think of false eyelashes?

I don't have any strong feelings towards them or against them. I never really wear them myself but i do think they look good on people.

15.Did you know you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?

Yes, which i follow most of the time.

16.What brand of mascara do you use?

I use maybelline, i think they have some great mascara's for the price. I especially like the One by One and the Rocket Mascara.

17. Sephora or MAC?

MAC, since i live in the UK we don't have sephora here and i've never been to one.

18.Do you have a MAC pro-card?

No

19.What makeup tools do you use during makeup application?

Brushes mainly, but also cotton buds.

20.Do you use a makeup base/primer for your eyes?

Yes, for a primer i use Too Faced Shadow insurance and for a base i use MAC paint pot in Bare study because it is a really pretty champagne shade and helps my shadows last. I really want to try the Urban Decay primer potion though.

21. For the face?

No, as i don't wear much face makeup and if i do i dont wear it that often, so i dont find it nessicary to buy a primer.

22. What is your favourite eyeshadow? (colour or shade)

This one is hard, i have so many...i really like urban decay's verve(lid), suspect and snakebite(i like suspect and snakebite mixed together in the outer corner and crease) I also really like retrospeck(lid) and honeylust(outer corner and crease) from MAC.

23.Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?

I use them both equally, i like to wear pencil on the upper lash line and pencil on my water line.

24. What do you think of pigment eyeshadow?

I dont tend to reach for them, as i find them messy and harder to use than pressed eyeshadows.

25. Do you use mineral makeup?

I dont own much mineral makeup but ive wanted to try something from bare minerals. I own some mineral eyeshadows from elf though, which i quite like but they are a bit messy.

26. What is your favourite lipstick?

Rimmel's Lasting finish by Kate Moss liptick in the shade 19. Because it islike my natural lip shade but better.

27. What is your favourite blush to use?

I really like a Barry M blusher, im not sure on the shade but i think it is raspberry. I also like Elf's blush in Twinkle Pink.

28. Do you buy your makeup on Ebay?

Nope

29. Do you like drugstore makeup?

Yes sometimes, depending on the brand and product i think some products can be just as good and sometimes better than highend makeup products. I really like the Maybelline mascaras and Revlon's lip products.

30. Do you go to CCO'S (cosmetic company outlets)

No, because i have none near me and i dont even think they have them in the UK.

31. Have you ever considered taking makeup classes?

No, but i would like to when i'm older.

32. Are you clumsy at putting on makeup?

Sometimes, that is why i like to have easy access to cotton buds to smarten up and get rid of any mistakes.

33. Name the makeup crime you hate?

When people use completely wrong shade of makeup and then dont blend it down their necks. Also when people wear way to much bronzer.

34. Do you like colourful shades of makeup (lipstick and eyeshadow or neutral ones?

I prefer neutral eyeshadows, but more colourful lips as i dont suit nude lips at all.

35. Which celebrity always has great makeup?

Urmm...i think i lot of celebrity's have great makeup. I think Lucy Hale always has great makeup.

36. If you could leave the house wearing only one makeup item, what would it be?

Probably either concealer or mascara.

37. Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?

Yes, i do most days

38. Do you think you look god even without makep on?

Yes, but i feel more confident when im wearing makeup

39. In your opinion, what is the best makeup line?

I really like MAC for their quality and range of products, but their stuff is quite expensive which is a downside.

40. What do you think of makeup?

I think it is great because you can be really creative with it, also it makes people more confident which i think is a good thing.

Review: Real Techniques - Expert Face Brush

Hey Everyone,

I know by know, you have all probably seen far to many reviews on the Real Techniques brushed, but these brushes are literally amazing. They are so soft and don't shed, since these make-up brushes are made by Samantha Chapman, who is if you didn't know is a beauty blogger, she obviously knows what brushes work best. 

I have the expert face brush, which i use for foundation (and sometimes powder!) it apply's foundation perfectly and evenly, you can apply your foundation heavily or lightly depending on the coverage you want. The packaging is nothing amazing, it defiantly better than some packaging though. The handles of the brush are quite a good design, as they have a flat bottom so they stand, but when you want to put them in a pot, it is really not helpful.

I really want to try some more brushes from this line, as from the review i've read, they are all just as good. 

Have you tried these brushes? Which ones do you recommend?

My 10 Beauty Tips!

Hey Everyone,

Today i thought i would share with some of my beauty tips!

1. Heat up your eyelash curler before using it, not so it burns you obviously but it helps curl your lashes easier and better and helps them keep their curl.

2. If you are out of makeup remover you can use body lotion to remove makeup, it even works well on mascara. 

3. Wash your make up brushes regularly to remove any of the bacteria that is on the brush as if you use dirty brushes all the bacteria on the brush you will be putting it onto your face, which can cause spots. Also clean brushes apply makeup more evenly.

4. Always wear suncream, even if it is cloudy and raining outside the sun can still damage your skin. Even if you wear foundation or tinted moisturiser with SPF, its better than nothing.

5. Drink lots of water, i know you are probably sick and tired of hearing this tip but honestly it does work it makes your skin so much more healthy. Drinking lots of water can also really help your hair and nails be more healthy.

                      

6. Use a nude or white eyeliner on your water line rather than a black eyeliner as a nude or white eyeliner helps brighten up your eyes and make them appear bigger, whereas a black eyeliner can sometimes make your eyes seem smaller.

7. Pat your concealer instead of rubbing it, this conceals things better and also if you apply concealer under your eyes, if you pat it in it can help prevent wrinkles around the eye area. 

8. Don't pump your mascara what i mean by this is don't move the wand up and down in the tube really quickly as this get more air in the tube, causing the mascara to dry out quicker.

9. When buying a new foundation by yourself, don't test the shade on your hand as the skin on you hand is a different shade to your face. The best place to test foundation is on the jaw line.

10. If you run out of nail polish remover and your nails are all chipped and horrible the best way to remove it is to apply a top coat of clear nail polish and straight after you apply it, wipe it of with a cotton ball.

Do you have any beauty tips?

Makeup I Have Purchased Recently!

 Hey Everyone,

How are you today? So like many people in England, I am on Half Term Break and personally that's my excuse to go shopping and have some retail therapy. Personally i'm one of those people who browse through the racks pick up loads of things go to walk to the checkout and end up putting them all back. So i never really buy much, except for makeup. But after all that ramble i thought i would show you the four things i got.

The first things i got were from Superdrug. I've heard about these palettes so much and apparently they are very comparable to the Naked Palettes by Urban Decay. The palettes i got were MUA Heaven and Earth and MUA Undress Me Too. I was originally going to get Undressed but they didn't have it at my Superdrug.  These palettes were both £4, which i think is amazing deal since you get 12 eyeshadows that are really pigmented.

The next two things i got were the Maybelline Colour Tattoo in On and On Bronze (which i believe is called Bad to the Bronze in America, which i don't understand why they have different names!).The Colour Tattoo costs £4.99 which is quite decent i think. The next thing i got is a Natural Collection Blush in Peach Melba which is meant to be comparable to Peachykeen by Mac, but its such a pretty everyday blush colour. If you haven't tried these blushes by Natural Collection you defiantly should they are one of the best blushes i have tried and they are so affordable at £1.99 each.  These two things i purchased were from Boots.

What makeup have you purchased recently?

Taylor Swift Wonderstruck Perfume

Hey Everyone,

Today I have my thoughts on the Wonderstruck perfume created by Taylor Swift (with Olivier Gillotin of Givaudan). 

I'd heard so much hype around this perfume and really wanted to try it. I believe it came out back in July for the UK, i received this for Christmas and have been in love ever since. I wouldn't say this has great lasting power like most Perfume's do but i love this scents. It's a fruity-floral, girly scent (it kinda reminds me of Britney Spears Fantasy!) The sent is described as....

Alluring the flawless beauty of freesia, apple blossom and raspberry spark a swirl of vibrancy and feminine allure.

Authentic the heart, a sweet surprise of blissful vanilla is embellished by airy, sun drenched honeysuckle and white hibiscus.

Engaging notes of golden amber and sandalwood are woven with a kiss of lush peach.

I can defiantly smell vanilla and to be honest vanilla is one of the only smells i can smell in a perfume and name it. I can't smell a perfume and say 'oh yes, this has scents of amber, pomegranate and cherry blossom!' and i don't know many people who can.

The bottle is amazing and so pretty, its purple holographic with a gold charms (Bird Cage, Dove and a spike ball? i don't even know what it is exactly!)
I can't wait till the new Taylor Swift Enchanted Perfume comes to the UK!


Have you tried or smelt this perfume? What do you think of it?

Wishlist #2

Hey everyone,

So i did one of these last month and i thought i would show you a few of the things on my Wishlist this month.

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I've been wanting a new pair of Converse for ages, so I decided to include this in my wishlist, i decided that when/if i purchase them, i wanted to get black because i think they will go with most things and won't get as dirty as the white ones. I also want to try some more or the Real Techniques brushes as i have the Expert Face Brush and i love it so i really want to try more (instead of buying the Sigma Brush Set, which was in my last Wishlist). Benefit Highbeam and the Mac Lipstick (Brick-o-la) have been on my mental wishlist for ages, i think the Mac Lipstick is such a nice everyday colour. I think the jumper from Topshop would be perfect for spring!

What's on your wishlist? Also if you have tried any of these products, tell me what you think of them!

Urban Decay - OZ Theodora Palette

Hey Everyone,

Today I have a first impressions and swatches on the Urban Decay - OZ Theodora Palette. This  palette contains 6 eyeshadows (but 8 shades.) The packaging is so pretty and colourful, its also really protective as the packaging is hard metal that securely, shuts tight. This palette is meant to give you everything you need to create Theodora's captivating look. Theodora is played by Mila Kunis is the new movie OZ The Great and Powerful which is in theaters March 8th. These shadows feel so creamy and are so pigmented. The eyeshadows blend really nicely and i cant wait to try out different looks with this palette. The palette does come with a 'get the look' card, which shows you how to get the look of Theodora. 

Shades: Top Row

BROKEN - Pale Cream, Satin

BEWARE - Warm Brown, Matte

Bewitch - Dark Brown, Satin

Shades: Bottom Row

WEST - Deep Charcoal Brown, Shimmer

Spell - Black with Green and Gold Shimmer & Mustard Gold, Shimmer

Jealous - Light and Dark Green, Shimmer

This palette also come with one of the o' so famous 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero(Black) and one of their Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Colour in F-bomb (Medium-Dark Red).

This palette is £35 and is available exclusively at Debenhams for a limited time.  

20 Random Facts About Me!

Hey Everyone,

I know this post and video has been going around a lot recently and you're probably sick of them by now, but i really wanted to do it and its not like they're all the same, so i hope you enjoy.

 1 - I don't have a sense of rhythm or tune - this doesn't me from dancing or singing though, i just look like a freak when doing so.

2 - I probably spend about 3/4 of my day laughing, probably because of my friends, but by the end of the day my stomach hurts from laughing. 

 3 - I get freaked out so easily, me and scary movies do not mix well.

4 - I prefer ordering online, because  i love getting excited waiting for it to arrive.

5 - I'm a heavy sleeper, i sleep through almost everything including most alarms. 

 6 - I don't cry very often, i'm not the type of person to cry at a movie.

 7 - I'm good in bad situations, i rarely freak out and panic.

 8 - I'm so easily excited.

 9 - I've never been abroad, but i really want to travel when i am older.

10 - I have quite an obsession with nail polish, even though i hate painting my nails!

11 - I love to run!

12 -  I love quotes and pictures such as the one below (they also look pretty!)

13 - My life would be so boring without my friends, i don't know what i would do without them!

14 - I used to love building the Lego building kits with my brother! (especially the Star War ones!).

15 - As a child, I was so determined and was quite independent, compared to other children.

16 - I quite like childish programs and movies, i think they are lighthearted and quite entertaining.

17 - I think about the most simplistic things sometimes, which is quite good because it keeps me entertained in boring situations *cough* English *cough*. What i mean by this, is i could start wondering about how a light works (and why someone decided to create such a thing)and it could leave me fascinated for hours! But I don't think its just me that does that!

18 - I love to sing to Adele song, there are the type of songs you could belt you heart out at, however i don't really listen to them if i'm not going to sing to them. 

19 - I've never really been interested in celebrity's (except Selena Gomez, when i was about 8). 

20 - I love action movies more than chick-flicks, even though i do enjoy to watch chick-flicks .

LUSH - Popcorn Lip Scrub

Hey everyone, how was your Monday?! Today i have a review on the Popcorn Lip Scrub from LUSH!

'Be a blockbuster success and have them queuing for the squeal. Coconut Oil, sugar and a buttery, caramel taste!'

So for Christmas i got a LUSH set from my Grandparents and one of the tings inside was the Popcorn Lip Scrub, normally this product is £5.25 (don't quote me on that!) which i think is a little over priced for a pot of  sugar and a few other ingredients. I do like this product i use it in the morning before i apply any other lip products and it does help my lips be more smooth, but i don't see much if a long term difference. I don't think i will repurchase it, but i will use this one up! I don't really like the taste, even though i love popcorn, but i've heard a lot about the bubblegum one.

Have you tried this product, what do you think of it?

Thanks for reading!

What have you learnt today?

Long time, no see (well, i guess its talk not see!)

How is your day been? Mine has been quite good actually, even though i had a disastrous maths lesson. I thought i would just quickly write this post, because i felt in the writing mood, but i didn't feel like writing a beauty post, so i thought i would write about my week. Recently i have been trying to pick out one positive in my day and one thing i have learnt from my day. It makes days seem so much more positive and enjoyable. Well, the one thing i have learnt today is how little things,such as flicking a paperclip in the air and trying to catch, can amuse me and my best friend(Maddy) so much and keep us entertained for so long, in the boredom which is maths. I know this is such a pointless post, but i hope you enjoyed.

What have you learnt today? 

Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick #19

Hey everyone, 

(Sorry for the crapola picture, i forgot to take a picture before it started to turn dark.)
I've heard so much about these lipsticks and the matte versions (which i really want to try!). I purchased mine quite a long time ago now, probably last summer and i wear it nearly everyday, it is one of the 'my lips shade but better' lipsticks. It is perfect when i don't want anything too dramatic and just a little colour, i wear this quite a lot for school as we aren't aloud to wear makeup, so its not to noticeable but still adds nice colour. I find the scent of this lipstick nice, and it isn't that strong which i like. I wouldn't say these are that moisturising, but they don't take moisture out of my lips (if that makes sense?!). I defiantly recommend these lipsticks and want to try more.

Have you tried these lipsticks? What do you think of them?

Thanks for reading!

Liebster Blog Award!

Hey Everyone,

Firstly, I just want to say a massive thank you to Olivia for nominating me for the Liebster award, it really means a lot.
If you are not aware of what the Liebster Award are they are for bloggers that have under 200 followers. 
The rules are to:

• answer 11 random things about you
• the nominees must link back to the blogger who nominated you.
• answer the 11 questions from the blogger who nominated you.
• make up 11 new questions and nominate other bloggers and let them know you've nominated them!  

11 Random Things About Me:

1. My parents were going to call me 'Grace' but my grandma suggested 'Rebecca' because she didn't like 'Grace' (I've still not forgiven you for that Grandma!)
2. I listen to lots of varied music.
3. I don't really like cake or jam doughnuts (I like iced doughnuts though, but i don't like hard icing)
4. I am obsessed with British youtubers
5. I love guinea pigs, i used to have 4!
6. My favourite films are UP and Monsters INC. (yes, i'm a child at heart!)
7. I don't mind school once i'm there, i just hate getting up for it!
8. I have been learning German for 4 years but i cant have a conversation with a German, but if they wanted to know what i kept in my school bag, i'm the person who can answer.
9. I like living in England, but would love to live in LA when i'm older.
10. I'm quite an immature person, which is good because so are my friends.
11. I love Cadbury's Mini Eggs and i wish they sold them all year round.

Olivia's questions:

1. What's the first thing you do in the morning? Look at my phone, purposely to wake myself up a bit and to stop myself from falling back to sleep.
2. Have you kept every single book you've ever read? No, i don't read that often but i do like to read if i find a good book.
3. Do you like the subjects you take at school? Yes, (the subject i took were German, History, Geography and Health and Social Care!) especially Geography and Health and Social Care.
4. If you could would you change the times where you've made big mistakes? No, i don't think i made any mistakes i desperately want to change, but i think mistakes make you the person you are, and you learn from them.
5. Best piece of advice you have ever received? To stop caring what people think and to just enjoy life. 
6. Best piece of advice you have ever given? To be honest i'm not that great at giving advice, i'm more a person who cheers people up.
7. Describe yourself in 3 words? Awkward, funny and caring
8. Where was the first ever place you went on holiday? Probably to Bude in Cornwall!
9. When you go to the supermarket with your parents which isle do you go to first? I think probably the fruit isle, i don't really go shopping because i find it torture!
10. Are you a cat or dog person? Defiantly a dog person, but i really want a Ragdoll kitten though!
11. Would you rather watch Zoey 101 for the rest of your life or Hannah Montana? Well, this is a tough question, Zoey101 and Hannah Montana were 2 of my favourite shows when i was younger, i don't even know! Probably Zoey101, I wish Hannah Montana was still on though.

My Questions:

1. Whats your middle name?
2. Favourite time of the year?
3. If you could meet anyone, who would you meet?
4. What is the latest you've ever slept in?
5. One thing you want to accomplish in your life?
6. Pizza Express or Dominos?
7. What would you do with one million pounds?
8. What does your perfect Sunday involve?
9. If you could eat one thing for the rest of life, what would it be?
10. Who or what could you not live without?
11. What is your favourite subject?

The Blogs I Nominate are....

Olivia

Denise

Soph

Anna

Amy

Thank you so much for reading!

Review: LUSH - Candy Mountain Bubble Bar

Hey everyone, so today i have a review on the Candy Mountain Bubble Bar from LUSH.

First of all, lets just look at this product it is lime green and baby pink, how cool is that?! To my dismay it no longer looks this pretty, but me being clever pictured it before i destroyed its beauty. This is a Bubble Bar so the hint is in the name! To be honest the thing i like about the product the most is crumbling it under the water, i don't know why it just felt to satisfying. The scent is really nice and the only way to describe this is imagine you have a mountain of candy (get it?!) in front of you! It smell like vanilla, candyfloss and just lots of sugar. I think it is quite moisturising  but i found it to leave a bit of residue on my skin, but that might just be me. Overall i think this is a good product but its a shame i'm going to have wait all year to repurchase it. 

Have you tried any of the bubble bars?

Best of 2012 TAG!

Hi everyone,

I know i wasn't tagged directly, but i've seen a lot of people do this on Youtube and on here and i saw Olivia (And She Said Wonderland) do it, and i thought i would! I believe this TAG was originally created by Macbarbie07 I know mine is quite late, but its still January so hopefully it is still acceptable. Anyway, onto the questions....

BEAUTY:

1. Face Product: Rimmel Wake Me Up, i bought this due to how much everyone else raved about it and they're totally right. Is defiantly worth trying!

2. Cheek Product: Barry M blusher in Raspberry, in the pan it looks very scary and hot pink, but when you apply it to your cheeks it just give a nice flushed look. It took me ages to find this and i used it for most of 2012.

3. Eye Product: MAC Paint Pot in Bare Study
I use this as a base as i used mostly neutral shades, i think it is perfect.

4. Lip Product: Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie, as you probably know revlon lip butter were all American beauty youtubers spoke about earlier in the year, and as i live in the Uk, i had to wait patiently to get my hands on them and try them, but when i did i instantly fell in love and it was worth the wait. Berry Smoothie is my favourite shade out of the one i have tried.

5. Skincare Product: Clean&Clear Morning Burst Face Wash
I've used this all year long and repurchased 2-3 times, i love it just because it wakes me up in the morning and makes my skin feel refreshed.

6. Nail Polish: OPI Strawberry Margarita
I have worn this nail polish all year round and find myself always going back to it. Its a perfect pink colour, its a medium pink but i love it.

7. Hair Product: Tresemme Straightening Spray 
I use this when my hair is damp and it helps it not be so frizzy after i straighten. If i dont use it it, i can defiantly tell the different than if i did.
This is one of the best i've used, as i straighten my hair quite a bit, this has really helped my hair a lot.

8. Body Product/Perfume: Soap&Glory Body Butter
This is really moisturising, its quite thick but absorbs into the skin really quick and smells amazing.

FASHION:

9. Clothing Piece: Topshop Heavy Weight Leggings
So i know wearing leggings alone is not socially ok, but these are so thick and comfy that i think its ok to wear out in public.

10. Accessory: Rings
I can't pick just one, but i have been wearing rings all year and loving them.

11. Pair Of Shoes: Black Boots
I love these, they are so comfy and match quite a lot, but i really like them and have had them for quite a while.

RANDOM

12. Favourite TV Show/Movie: This year i have really been loving Gossip Girl and LOST.  
13. Favourite book: My favourite books were 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' series by Jenny Han

14. Food: Wotzits and Salad Cream, don't judge it until you have tried it!

15. Beverage: Peppermint Hot Chocolate

16. Favorite song: Under The Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers or Lightning by Alex Goot. 

What was your favourite fro 2012?

Thanks for reading!