A good hydrating face mask can go a long way in the winter months. My skin seems to take on a snake-like mentality, shedding every other day, feeling very dry and scaly. Sexy I know, but who can relate? As well as keeping on top of my daily skincare routine, I love to incorporate a few masks to amp up my regime a couple of times a week to help with how nourished and hydrated my skin feels. These are all masks made to boost radiance and hydration, something my skin is in dyer need of at the moment.



 Fresh Rose Hydrating Mask 

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This is one I have been raving about for years now, it's by far my top pick of the three I'm going to mention today. Fresh do some amazing skincare products, and their masks (though quite expensive) are something I can always rely on when my skin is playing up. Their Rose Hydrating Mask really does encompass everything I want a hydrating mask to be. Containing rose, cucumber extract and aloe vera, this not only tones and nourishes the skin but it helps to soothe as well - an essential benefit for me if my skin is feeling red and irritated. 




Evolve Organic Beauty Radiance Glow Mask 

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This is fairly new to my mask collection, but upon the first few uses I really have fallen in love. This offers a slight exfoliation which my skin laps up in the winter months. Not the most appealing in the jar, but I really love how this mask makes my skin feel. I leave it on for about 10 minutes and rinse with warm water - my skin honestly feels so so soft and nourished. I can't recommend this enough for a quick hit of radiance. 






 Cuticura Dry Cream Skin

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Not what you typically think of when talking about hydrating masks, but this is such a saviour if your skin is really having a moment of dryness. This is more of a treatment cream, so it is super super thick and very hydrating, definitely not a cream you'd want to apply before makeup! The way I've been using this is as a light layer all over skin and leaving it overnight to work it's magic. An overnight mask if you will. I reserve this for those days when I have patches of very dry and irritated skin and it works wonders. This is also very affordable, so I would highly recommended adding this to your skincare stash in case of a dry skin emergency!

WINTER MASKING.



A good hydrating face mask can go a long way in the winter months. My skin seems to take on a snake-like mentality, shedding every other day, feeling very dry and scaly. Sexy I know, but who can relate? As well as keeping on top of my daily skincare routine, I love to incorporate a few masks to amp up my regime a couple of times a week to help with how nourished and hydrated my skin feels. These are all masks made to boost radiance and hydration, something my skin is in dyer need of at the moment.



 Fresh Rose Hydrating Mask 

Image result for fresh rose hydrating mask"
This is one I have been raving about for years now, it's by far my top pick of the three I'm going to mention today. Fresh do some amazing skincare products, and their masks (though quite expensive) are something I can always rely on when my skin is playing up. Their Rose Hydrating Mask really does encompass everything I want a hydrating mask to be. Containing rose, cucumber extract and aloe vera, this not only tones and nourishes the skin but it helps to soothe as well - an essential benefit for me if my skin is feeling red and irritated. 




Evolve Organic Beauty Radiance Glow Mask 

Image result for evolve beauty radiant glow mask"
This is fairly new to my mask collection, but upon the first few uses I really have fallen in love. This offers a slight exfoliation which my skin laps up in the winter months. Not the most appealing in the jar, but I really love how this mask makes my skin feel. I leave it on for about 10 minutes and rinse with warm water - my skin honestly feels so so soft and nourished. I can't recommend this enough for a quick hit of radiance. 






 Cuticura Dry Cream Skin

Image result for Cuticura Mildly Medicated Dry Skin Cream"
Not what you typically think of when talking about hydrating masks, but this is such a saviour if your skin is really having a moment of dryness. This is more of a treatment cream, so it is super super thick and very hydrating, definitely not a cream you'd want to apply before makeup! The way I've been using this is as a light layer all over skin and leaving it overnight to work it's magic. An overnight mask if you will. I reserve this for those days when I have patches of very dry and irritated skin and it works wonders. This is also very affordable, so I would highly recommended adding this to your skincare stash in case of a dry skin emergency!

Tuesday, December 17, 2019


Let's face it...winter mornings are dark and bleak, and I want to spend as much time curled up in bed as possible. Understandably this makes mornings very very difficult, even more so than usual. With this being said I do still like to put on some kind of makeup to make myself feel, and look, more human. I have a select few products I've been reaching for that make getting ready that little bit easier.


Concealer

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I always always always conceal as I find that's the perfect first step to get my face looking a little perkier. I'm obsessed with the Bobbi Brown Correctors, and this peach one does a fab job at getting of of dark circles. It's quite thick, but I don't find that it creases throughout the day, and a little goes a long way.



Base
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I will then opt for a light coverage base to even out my skin tone. As the concealer is very high coverage, I sometimes find that I need a light layer of something else around my face to even things out a little. The MAC Face and Body is such a staple in my collection. It's super light and feels like nothing on the skin. I will blend this in with a beauty blender and I'm ready for the day. 


Cheeks 


Image result for hourglass ambient lighting palette"Bronze, blush and highlight are also a no-brainer for me. I think as long as you have a good strong base, everything else can be kept fairly minimal. The Hourglass palettes are the perfect one-and-done for all things cheekbones. This is their Ambient Lighting Palette, one on my favourites releases from the brand, and has everything you need. I mix the bronzer and blush shades together and sweep across the cheeks, finishing with a touch of the golden highlight. Such a simple way to look glowing this winter! 


Eye crayon 


Image result for topshop eye crayon realm"Keeping it super simple on the eyes, I've been loving the Topshop eye crayon in the shade Realm. These have been a new discovery for me this year, and I love the formula, very creamy and easy to apply. This is a light champagne shade that looks gorgeous on the lids and inner corner to really brighten the eye area. They have a tonne of different shades, so definitely give them a go if you can. 

         
 Mascara

Image result for loreal lash paradise"
Finishing off with mascara of course. I use lashings of the L'Oreal Lash Paradise to open the eyes and to make me look more awake. When in doubt, loads of mascara right? I love this formula, cheep and cheerful, lasts ages and makes your lashes so full. You can build this for a dramatic lash look, or keep it paired back for day-to-day. Definitely a mascara I would recommend checking out. 

Five Minute Winter Makeup.



Let's face it...winter mornings are dark and bleak, and I want to spend as much time curled up in bed as possible. Understandably this makes mornings very very difficult, even more so than usual. With this being said I do still like to put on some kind of makeup to make myself feel, and look, more human. I have a select few products I've been reaching for that make getting ready that little bit easier.


Concealer

Image result for bobbi brown corrector"
I always always always conceal as I find that's the perfect first step to get my face looking a little perkier. I'm obsessed with the Bobbi Brown Correctors, and this peach one does a fab job at getting of of dark circles. It's quite thick, but I don't find that it creases throughout the day, and a little goes a long way.



Base
Image result for mac face and body"

I will then opt for a light coverage base to even out my skin tone. As the concealer is very high coverage, I sometimes find that I need a light layer of something else around my face to even things out a little. The MAC Face and Body is such a staple in my collection. It's super light and feels like nothing on the skin. I will blend this in with a beauty blender and I'm ready for the day. 


Cheeks 


Image result for hourglass ambient lighting palette"Bronze, blush and highlight are also a no-brainer for me. I think as long as you have a good strong base, everything else can be kept fairly minimal. The Hourglass palettes are the perfect one-and-done for all things cheekbones. This is their Ambient Lighting Palette, one on my favourites releases from the brand, and has everything you need. I mix the bronzer and blush shades together and sweep across the cheeks, finishing with a touch of the golden highlight. Such a simple way to look glowing this winter! 


Eye crayon 


Image result for topshop eye crayon realm"Keeping it super simple on the eyes, I've been loving the Topshop eye crayon in the shade Realm. These have been a new discovery for me this year, and I love the formula, very creamy and easy to apply. This is a light champagne shade that looks gorgeous on the lids and inner corner to really brighten the eye area. They have a tonne of different shades, so definitely give them a go if you can. 

         
 Mascara

Image result for loreal lash paradise"
Finishing off with mascara of course. I use lashings of the L'Oreal Lash Paradise to open the eyes and to make me look more awake. When in doubt, loads of mascara right? I love this formula, cheep and cheerful, lasts ages and makes your lashes so full. You can build this for a dramatic lash look, or keep it paired back for day-to-day. Definitely a mascara I would recommend checking out. 
Sunday, December 08, 2019