Travel Makeup Bag

As you read this I will currently be enjoying the sunny weather in the lovely Butlins Resort in Skegness (it's a family holiday, hoepfully it is sunny).

So while I was working out what to post in my first week back after my really, really, REALLY long hiatus I thought I would show what was in my travel makeup bag.

I will forewarn you that this is a long one, so it might be best to get a snack and a cup of tea just to keep you going.

The makeup bag was a freebie from the Clarins stand when I purchased 2 items in Debenhams, so I thought this would be good for a makeup bag.

GOSH Liquid Pen Eyeliners

Since becoming a beauty blogger I have become a massive fan of liquid pen eyeliners, I've found them so easy to use, and I have used many of these little beauties. I was in Superdrug and picked these up.

August/ September Favourites

Welcome to a beauty favourites, if you have read my Hiatus Explained! post you will know why this is jam packed with things.

GOSH Bronzing Powder

GOSH is a brand that I don't normally look at when I am browsing in Superdrug, but when Superdrug had an offer on recently I went and found myself picking up this bronzer from the GOSH stand.

GOSH CC Cream Illuminating Foundation - 02 Ivory

During the summer months I am always on the lookout for CC and BB creams as I don't want anything too heavy on the face. So while I was in my local Superdrug I spotted the GOSH CC Cream on offer and thought I would give it a whirl.

June 2015 Favourites

Welcome to another Favourites post, I say this in every favourites post but hasn't June gone really quickly.

GOSH Multicolour Blush Brick - Pink Pie

As you know since becoming a beauty blogger I have become a blusher fiend, so when I was in Superdrug and spotted this from the GOSH stand, it somehow ended up in my basket.

As stated on the Superdrug website, the powder contains 4 unique combinations of blusher, which also containts mica, which with the ultra-fine rounded powder particles creates a supple and even application to the face.

This blusher is very pigmented so you only need a tiny amount on your brush otherwise it is going to take a lot of blending in to calm it down. It also does give a nice sheen to the cheeks when applied, I have also found that you can also use each colour separately if you want to rather than using the whole palette.

I really liked this palette and there is also another blush shade in Bronze, this palette has found its way into my current makeup selection.

I would repurchase this palette again, and it retails for £7.99 (Superdrug normally have offers on the brand so keep an eye out and you can probably get it a bit cheaper), the blusher can be found at your local Superdrug or online HERE.

Thanks for tuning in

Gemma

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GOSH Eyeshadow Palette - To Have Fun With in L.A.

As you should know by now from reading this blog I love an eyeshadow palette, always good to take away with you so your makeup bag isn't full of solo eyeshadows.

July Empties 2014

Welcome to my July empties, I know my posts have been few and far between but I am trying to get back in sync with them, so let's get on with the show.

 First is skincare/ fragrance:

Johnson's Baby Shampoo - I use this mainly to clean my brushes as it isn't harsh with them, I have a larger bottle that I have started using now so it has already been repurchased.

The Body Shop Mango Body Scrub - I got this as part of a set for Mother's Day off of my stepson, and I am absolutely in love with it and I will be repurchasing this.

Forever Yours Purse Spray - I bought this for £3 in Superdrug just as a perfume that would fit in my bag, and it smelled so lovely.

Dove Original Deodorant (mini) - As you know in last months favourites I was reacquainted with an old friend which was the Dove original deodorant, I finished a mini as I use them for when I go on a night out as they fit into my clutch bag brilliantly.

Next is wipes

Boots Double Sided Round Cotton Wool - I love these, they are so soft on the skin especially when using with my micellar water to remove my makeup

Handy Wipes - These are fabulous I bought them from our local Home Bargains and they are just all purpose wipes and because they are small in size they fit perfectly in a handbag.

Baby Wipes - Another pack of baby wipes, I get through a lot of these as I use them on my vanity to wipe up any messes or wipe my hands from any makeup just until I get to the bathroom.

Next is cosmetics:

MUA Pro Base Fixing Mist - As you know this is my 2nd bottle of this setting spray which I would repurchase but at the moment I am trying out the Avon Setting Spray.

Maybelline Mega Plush Mascara - I am gutted to say goodbye to this beauty, it is rare for me to repurchase a mascara but this one I will. It worked brilliantly on my lashes and the large brush just grabbed every one of them.

Maybelline Volum' Express The Rocket (Waterproof) - This is another mascara that I am sad to be getting rid of, it is such a lovely mascara and will be one that I am repurchasing.

GOSH Prime n' Refresh Illuminating Eye Roll On - I didn't really find that this did anything for me I loved the delivery system with the massage type balls but it just didn't work for me.

GOSH Velvet Touch Foundation Primer - As you can see from the picture the bottle is still half full, the formula just turned really watery in consistency (alarm bells telling me that this needs to go)

Collection Primed & Ready Primer - I didn't like the feel of this primer as it did feel quite greasy once applied to the skin and the price as well for the amount of product wasn't that great either.

SEVENTEEN Fade Away Concealer - I liked this concealer, but it's been dossing in the back of my drawer for a while now and has seen some better days.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dry - I love this top coat but once you get past the brush the product is just pointless and it becomes messy trying to get it out of the bottle.

Last but but not least is the Look Beauty Ooomph Lashes Mascara, it's not really finished I only just opened it a couple of days ago but when I did it was all dried out just like the Accessorize mascara, so this has put me off buying any mascaras from the Look Beauty range.

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Gemma
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GOSH Forever Eyeshadow

These are a new release from GOSH, their Forever Eyeshadow Sticks. These come in a range of 8 colours, and at the moment I have 3:

• Silver Rose
• Light Copper
• Plum

Silver Rose (Superdrug Website)
This is a lovely silvery pink colour that applies well the the lids, this colour would be suitable for during the day

Light Copper (Superdrug Website)
A lovely metallic copper tone this is a great eyeshadow for an intense night time look.

Plum (Superdrug Website)
This is supposed to be a purpley shade but looks more of a metallic grey to me, good for a night time look and to outline the bottom lashes.

I have found with these eyeshadows that you don't need to apply too much onto the lid. I applied a stripe just above my top lashes and then blended the shadow out with my finger, it add a nice effect to the eyes and wasn't too intense for during the day.

The eyeshadows can also be used as liner on the bottom lashes (I would advise against using them in the waterline due to the amount of glitter that is in them)

I took these eyeshadows with me to the beach as they are waterproof, I did find that I needed to use an eye primer with them or they would start to crease after a couple of hours. When I did eventually get wet in the massive downpour that hit Skegness that week the eyeshadow was still intact (that is always a good thing especially in torrential rain).

I did like these shadows they are easy to apply, as well as blend. I will admit that I would only use these on a night out as they seem to be more suited to nights out on the town rather then days at work.

The eyeshadows retail for £5.99 at Superdrug and can be found on their website (the colours are linked to their relevant pages).

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Gemma
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GOSH Velvet Touch Foudation Primer - Clear

I saw this in Superdrug and really liked the packaging and that it was a pump bottle instead of a tube.

On first using this primer the texture of it reminds me of Smashbox's Photo finish primer, as it seems that it is a silicone based primer and it does feel quite greasy when putting it onto the face. Once the foundation and powder is on it then does calm down a bit.

I did notice that once I put my foundation on it didn't really hide or blur my pores (especially on my nose), but it does keep my make-up on for a good length of time.

I did like this primer but for the price of it which is normally £12.99 (I got it originally with money off, Superdrug sometimes do have money off on it so if you do want to try this for yourself then keep an eye out), I don't think I would bother repurchasing, when there may be other primers that might blur my pores for a fraction of the cost.

It can be bought from Superdrug here.

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Gemma
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GOSH Prime and Refresh Illuminating Eye Primer

I love a good under eye refresher, helps get rid of the suitcases under my eyes and brightens them up.

This I bought to test out and to see if this would help with dark circles and bags because I'm not a morning person so any extra help I can get with the bags under the eyes is heaven sent.

The product boasts that it will help with tightening the skin instantly (I never noticed this to be honest), it will reduce the appearance of fine lines, dark circles, and puffiness (nope definitely did not help)

The theory behind this is sound, I love the top where it has 3 little balls to massage the product into the skin rather then the normal 1, but I never noticed a difference under my eyes (my under eye area is just so tough that nothing will work).

This can be bought at Superdrug or online here.

So the search carries on for a good under eye product that will help remove the bags and tighten the skin. Have you tried any good products that help with bags and dark circles?, if so leave a recommendation in the comments below

Thanks for tuning in

Gemma
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Make-Up Monday (3rd Feb 2014 - 9th Feb 2014)

I was sorting out the make-up that I was going to wear for last week when I had a 'Eureka' moment, and thought this might be a good idea for a series on the blog. I have a bit of makeup so I like to change my make-up bag out every week and get everything in rotation so that nothing is wasted (I know I'm not the only one that does this, hands up please).

So every Monday, I am going to post the make-up that I am going to be wearing for that week. So here is week 1:

• Gosh Velvet Touch Foundation Primer - Clear
• Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation - 51 Light Vanilla
• Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer - Fair
• SEVENTEEN Miracle Matte Pressed Powder - Ivory Porcelain
• Beauty UK Eye Prime FX Eyeshadow Primer
• Natural Collection LashCare Mascara - Clear - This is a staple in my bag so will always show up in the posts.
• Beauty UK Eye Shadow Palette - No 7 Naked
• N.Y.C. Showtime Mascara - Black
• Collection No Clumps Mascara - Ultra Black
• Maybelline The Mega Plush Volum' Express - Very Black
• Rimmel ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliner - Nude
• Revlon Butter Balm - Invite Only
• Collection Fix Me Up Setting Spray

As you can see I do wear a lot of makeup on a weekly basis (I have to mainly plan for what I might wear on a weekend, especially if I am going out somewhere.

I hope you like this series of posts, and I am going to trial it for the month of February, if you readers like this after the four posts then I will carry on and make it a permanent thing.

Are there any products that you've tried there and loved (or even hated), feel free to comment.

thanks for tuning in

Gemma
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