☆☆☆☆ Review - Rimmel London's Wake Me Up Foundation

I'm sure I don't even need to mention this product, as it has been reviewed and raved about by many a beauty blogger. The reason I stumbled across this perfect Spring product was actually through Tanya Burr, who stated that this was a simply amazing foundation. So when I popped into my local Boots a week after Tanya had mentioned it and saw it slap bang in the middle of the stall I just couldn't not buy it. For £8.99 this bottle of goodness has a medium coverage, a shimmer giving the appearance of fresh and clear skin, and a lot of do-gooding chemicals. The bottle is a pump, my favourite kind of bottle, and ensures that you get just the right amount of foundation for your whole face.

The back of the product reads: 'Our first foundation that visibly awakens and illuminates skin with a radiant glow and a flawless natural looking finish instant anti fatigue effect. With peptides (what?!) and a vitamin mosturising complex.'

I can agree that it makes my skin look brighter and more 'illuminated' but I wouldn't say that my skin is 'flawless' as the foundation is of medium coverage and achieves more of a natural look.
Oh and I googled peptides; a well known chemical used in most high end skin care and apparently prevent aging. Learn more here.

There are only a few bits of advice I would give to a buyer of this product is that the shades are quite dark and the lightest shade is slightly pink-toned, so if you have a yellow-toned skin like me then it's not the best colour match (I took a shade 100 Ivory - lightest shade and still a little too off colour for my very lightly tanned skin). Also, I don't know if it's just me but the foundation is incredibly drying to my skin and I have to heavily moisturise before applying to my skin. (Let me know if you've experienced any problems with dry skin and this product.) So I wouldn't advise this particular foundation for really dry skin types.

But overall this is one of the best all-round drugstore foundations that I've tried, so if you're ever looking for a relatively cheap new foundation - this could be the one!

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Hi guys, just a short post today as I'm busy doing revision and tidying and other menial things.
But if you want a slightly more regular and visual posting from me, do follow my Tumblr; lilac-sun.tumblr.com and my Instagram; B3CC4L0U

Adios xox

Blueberry Barry M Gel Nail Paint

What's up, guys,

So this is a completely out of the 'blue' (hahaha) review but yesterday I purchased a little gem from my local Superdrug. By now you guys have probably figured my love for all things Barry M but this one particular product is my all-time nail polish favourite.

The particular colour I chose from the new Gel Effect range is called 'Blueberry' and is a beautiful bluey-lilacy colour. The colour is not only beautiful in the bottle but also on the nails, which I find is quite rare for a drugstore nail polish. This particular colour is perfect for Spring, although I think that this colour will live up to full potential when matched with a tan and sunnies. I think what i love most about this colour, though, is that there aren't really many others like it. A lot of drugstore brands are going for the bluey colours but they are just failing. Also, High-end brands tend to fall into the darker, more sophisticated ( and not really spring-y) colours of nail polish and I'm not 100% sure if the price tag can really match up to how much use i'll get out of the colour.

Not only is the colour great, but also the texture of the nail paint. It's so easy to put on, doesn't stain, and it's just so smooth. When the first layer is applied it's difficult to see what makes this line of nail polishes any different from others. But with the second coat you can see the beauty of it. Most normal drugstore polishes will start smooth but within an hour of 'doing things' the shine has just gone, and it looks drab and dreary. However with this polish you feel like you've just had them done even on the third day. 

The other line of colours are as beautiful as this one and I can't wait to buy some of (all of) them. (And for the price tag I really wouldn't mind it as, even on a students budget, they cost £4 each. Bargain!

Adios!

xxx

Awful Person

Hi Guys,

It's been so long, I know *sigh*. I find it really hard writing blogs and as much as I love doing it, I always give up. But I'm back and I'm ready.
So, what's happened while I've been gone?
Well, I had a mental breakdown during the cold cold months of December and I turned into what I can only describe as a recluse. I literally did nothing and was in one of the darkest points of my life. Looking back on it now, this was just a case of the Winter Blues, but as I live in Britain the rainiest place in Europe, I think the Winter Blues kind of extended to Spring Blues. The weather here is AWFUL even now in April. Grey and rainy and snowy and cold and wet. It's horrible.
But I'm happier now and it looks like it'll be positively boiling this weekend with highs of 9 degrees celsius(!)

Anyway, I have a few beauty reviews coming up on the blog which I am sure you will enjoy!

Sincere apologies for the lack of posting, I hope you will all forgive me!

Adios amigos
xxx

The Perks of Being a Wallflower Book & Film

Hey you. Yes. You.

Six words. Three of Meaning. Three not of.

Read the book, right now. Just go into your local Waterstones and just buy it.

Then walk right into a cinema. Buy that ticket and watch that film.

That is all.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower Music

Recently, I watched a beautiful film that many of you will have heard about. It's called The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and indie film set out to strike hope and love into the hearts of teenagers everywhere.

Anyway, a big review will be coming up shortly! But first, I wanted to introduce to you the beautiful soundtrack of the film...

Now I, being one of your typical teenagers, have a very good relationship with music. It's there when you cry, when you laugh and with you through your life.

The music of this film is some of the best that I have ever heard coming from a movie.

*Just a little health warning - I have a very indie taste in music and I appreciate that a lot of you will turn your noses up in disgust at most of the songs in the film!*

Dear God - XTC

http://youtu.be/iGQGAuxRPO8

Pearly Dewdrops ' drops - Cocteau Twins

http://youtu.be/VcVafSiAKNI

Charlie's Last Letter - Michael Brook (The official composer of the soundtrack)

http://youtu.be/L9trfrpEDtY

Low - Cracker

http://youtu.be/vgi6sVe4kic

Teenage Riot - Sonic Youth

http://youtu.be/T4MQnJfDoQs

Heroes - David Bowie (The Tunnel Song)

http://youtu.be/UElV9m9Q5Vk

Could it be another change - The Samples (One of my personal favourites)

http://youtu.be/S0NJuwx5gVQ

Asleep - The Smiths (absolutely lush, lovely lyrics also one of my faves)

http://youtu.be/3D9ae_hdkUM

Temptation - New Order (You'll love it, slightly more upbeat)

http://youtu.be/Jpc70joK5Rw

Evensong - The Innocence Mission (love)

http://youtu.be/URINTC-sdIM

Tugboat - Galaxie 500

http://youtu.be/--SVIvfdodY

Pretend That We're Dead (Classic Rock grunge, the video link has awful quality)

http://youtu.be/qSJcaDjOL-c

Don't Dream It's Over - Crowded House

http://youtu.be/J9gKyRmic20

Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners (COME ON EVERYBODY KNOWS IT, instant pain relief)

http://youtu.be/jW_aWY5PubI

Don't Dream it's Over - Crowded House (simply great)

http://youtu.be/J9gKyRmic20

Michael Brook.... - You may not be able to find these! 

First Day

Home Again

Charlie Speaks

Candace

Charlie's Gifts

Kiss Breakdown

Acid

Charlie's First Kiss

Shard

--Time of No Reply - Nick Drake (vaguely related to TPOBAW)

Too cute!

Watch "Velvet Arms Music Video - Jay Loftus" on YouTube

Hey guys, how was your weekend?
Mine was good but very hectic - hence the lack of posting! Went to a very pretty garden in Hampshire today and took some lovely shots - follow my instagram for a few : B3CC4 L0U and some others will be up tomorrow! In depth beauty post as well tomorrow.

Sorry, I'm in a rush - BYEEEEE!

According to my mother it's not yet cold enough to turn the heating on. This, in theory, makes sense because it is going to get a lot colder and therefore we will be in more need of heating. Her reasoning behind this is how damaging unnecessary electricity use is to the environment. Fair enough you may think. But in practise it is so could that even a polar bear couldn't function. I can't wait until the actual Winter comes so that she will give in to the luxury of central heating. But until then, let's hope I don't catch hypothermia.

Remember, there is no inappropriate weather just inappropriate clothing.

Hahahhaha. no.

Stay warm, guys.

TUESDAY

Hey Guys!

Today is Tuesday
(cue Miranda-like voice http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98SFgAp4ucg)
which means......


IT'S REVIEW TIME

Most of the drug store brands I have come across tend to suck at making decent nail polishes, but Barry M has not disappointed. Usually I go into Superdrug just to have a quick look and wander over to the Barry M stall expecting to find nothing that particularly takes my fancy. This time, however, I walked over and discovered that my particular branch of Superdrug had changed the layout and I found that they had also stocked up on nail paints from Barry M that I had never seen before (how long were they out of stock!?) Instead of the usual 10 colours they usually had on display they now had the full collection. The first colour that caught my eye was a beautiful light lemon shade that would have been perfect for summer. So, knowing me I bought it. Even though it is now Autumn (Fall).

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The second shade that also looked very attractive was this beautiful emerald green colour with a nice shimmer to it. It somehow reminds me of Christmas and I'm sure you'll see it pop up in quite a few favourites blog posts because the colour is simply divine! 

After trying out both the colours I have to say (for drug store products) I'm impressed! The Emerald green has a beautiful shimmer that looks stunning on both short and long nails. It only needed two very thin coats to get the desired effect and even with just one coat it looked amazing! The yellow, unfortunately, disappointed me as I was expecting a much more vibrant but at the same time lighter shade of yellow. I guess I was silly from thinking that a yellow could be opaque and not look like mustard. Only what could have been expected of only £6 from my pocket (for both).

I LOVE BARRY M THOUGH.

Bye for now!

Becca xx