NOTD #4 Barry M | Christmas Sprinkles

 

Trying to find, along with perfect the right shade for your nails this Christmas?

Look no further, Barry M will always have your back.

The shade shown is Barry M Textured Nail Effect in Duchess

From the gorgeous iridescent glitters to the shimmery effect it gives this will for sure be the nail polish to complement your look this festive season.

Christmas Beauty Gift Guide | Top Picks For Her

Christmas is something i love, once Halloween is done Christmas has officially stared.

Now growing older somewhat doesn't help with the whole 'Christmas Spirit'  but now with a whole other side of the festive season to enjoy I can get very merry responsibly of course, but for me I get to treat the people in my life to somewhat thoughtful greatly messily wrapped gifts.

Even though shopping is something I'm expertly equipped in much like yourself right? Sometimes doubt of 'will they like this' 'shall i get this' always comes to mind so a little helpful gift guide of all sorts is least i could do to help.

Not only are these items desirable as gifts they're reasonably priced for most budgets as well as making the beauty junkie lover in your life smile on Christmas morning.

Victoria Secret Make Up Bag | $22/£14
Philosophy Beauty Bauble | £10
Yankee Candle Xmas Edition Sugared Apple | £15
Origins Skincare Set | £36.00 on sale
Nails Inc By Alexa Camo | £13 on sale
Pug Lovers Cushion Next  | £12
Urban Decay Flushed Face Palette | £19.80 on sale
YSL Lipstick in Jealous Coral | £22.50 on sale
Nic's Picks Real Techniques Brushes | £29.99
Marc Jacobs Fragrance Dasiy Dream | £58.99 on sale
New Look Slipper Socks | £5.99

What gift are you wanting from Santa this year?

Top 5 Favourite Lip Products

Lipstick of all kinds just make me smile, depending on the colour though they can certainly perfect or ruin the look you aim to achieve.

Something I always try stick to is play it safe, neutral shades are most likely going to work in every situation.

With the shade perfected all that’s left is to find the faultless formula.

W7 is a matte finish rose pink lipstick which lasts, looks amazing on pale skintones all at the price of just £1.99+ makes it one for changeable lipstick wearing.

Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm in 205 Elusive £7.99 is a funny one the texture is so soft on the lips leaving a creamy hydrating yet matte look, this one is amazing and something I still can't get my head around but what it offers is stunning.

A pop of gloss is my handy hand bag essential this Barry M product is an affordable one which leaves you with a light wash of pink lasting up 2 hours looks fab as well applied over other products for a more intense look.

Natural Collection has to be one of the best affordable brands around at the moment.

I’ve been loving everything from the nail polishes to eyeliners as for the lips...

I love the moisturising qualities especially this one with formula that leaves an hydrating sheen, quite highly pigmented colour and wear up to 5 hours its certainly worth £1.99 of your money.

Moisture Shine Lipstick in Pink Mallow.

Like any other lip balms out there this L'oreal Caresse 005 is a more glorified luxurious lip butter from the packaging to the formula into application, these work for all occasions if your looking for a quick pop of colour after work or an instant refresh then these need to be in your collection.

 

Top 5 Favourite Affordable Blushes | Swatches

Blush was always the most scariest make-up product that I stayed well away from why?

Because having a face that consists of permanent blushed cheeks I totally didn't want to resemble a clown.

A few years later having grown more confident and less red in the face after mascara blush has to be my most loved product, it just frames the face giving me a lovely natural glow, livening up my complexion.

First up my most used blush has certainly been the best which is the Natural Collection in shade SweetCheeks £1.99, this powder formula can be a little bit cakey if too much is applied purely as the colour can look not so natural, however using the right amount gives a lovely autumn out in the cold finish, which lasts with the right base up to 6 hours or more.

MAC Limited Edition | Lured to Love

Having pale skin choosing the right shade of blush

can be difficult,so anything other than pink doesn't interest me. Although peach colours look great if I do say so myself this has a gorgeous mineral sheen finish which its so long lasting its insane.

Hervana Benefit Blush £23.50 was the one I’ve always wanted to try and I did just that, from it's light fresh scent to the perfectly put together shades with added shimmer it creates a canvas helping you go from day to night depending on how intense or how lightly you apply this blush it definitely is worth every penny.

Now an affordable blush has to be the Elf shimmering shade in Tickled Pink £3.95 this product is one I reach for on days I don't want a particularly made up face, a swish of this on the cheeks leaves me with a glow that's just what I look for on days off.

Last of all trying new formulas always makes me wary so obviously why not try a cream finish from Bourjois Nude Velvet 01 £7.99 this has taken me time to get used to also finding the right brush to applicate can be tricky but mixed with a stipple brush and a little patience this cream to powder finish leaves a bright pinky coral illuminated finish.