PS Beauty

Hello my little cherubs, How you doing?

Today I am doing a little bit of a different post. It is to let you know about a new Beauty website that I am really starting to love and I'm sure you will love too! 

PS Beauty has been around for almost a year, so they are fairly new! Two men started out the company with a vision that they can help everyone to find the right beauty products that will benefit them individually and there will be no more wasted money!

With more and more people investing into the site, it looks like PS Beauty will be the ultimate resource for if you want to find the answer to ANY beauty question online!!

They are getting bigger by the day and have some big plans for the future, including a search engine, where it will allow you to look for any product and you will instantly be able to see whether it will work for you!

They currently have just the one tool to use, which is the foundation tool. This was what amazed me! You have to answer some basic questions about what skin type you have, what kind of coverage you prefer and also tell them what foundations you have already tried and give them a little rate. Overall this took about 10 minutes and then they gave me my results of 3 foundations that I should try out!

My results were the YSL Le Teint Touche Eclait, MAC Face and Body, and Estee Lauder Double Wear Light. I took this quiz at the right time as I had just ran out of foundation so I was willing to give another one a try! I had heard a lot about Le Teint Touche Eclait so I thought I would go with that one and so far I really am loving it! I will write a separate review for that once I have been using it for long enough to be able to tell you how it lasts and how my skin reacts to it!

They also plan to create tools for almost every beauty related category that you can imagine! From make - up, to hair, to body and even things such as pregnancy!

I am so excited to see what other tricks PS Beauty pull out of the bag but for now, I would highly recommend going and trying out their foundation tool. It really is amazing and I couldn't thank them enough for the recommendations!

I hope you are as excited about their website as I am as I think this will be a fantastic place for Beauty Addicts and Bloggers to socialize!

You can check out their website at: http://beauty.ps/

Bye for now!

xxx

BIORE DEEP CLEANSING NOSE STRIPS - ARE THEY REALLY WORTH THE HYPE?!

Hello there my little boutiquers! How are you?! It's been a while, hasn't it! I'm sorry I haven't blogged for a while, I have just been busy, busy, busy! But, fear not, I'm back again!

So, I have recently been trying out the Biore Deep Cleansing Nose Strips and I have to say, I am still very unsure about them!

Now I had seen loads of people raving about them and I noticed they were on offer in Superdrug so I took the chance and purchased them! You may have seen them in my Beauty Haul Video! The first thing that I didn't like was that personally, I thought that they were a little on the pricey side for just six nose strips. I know that they were on offer but they were only reduced by £2! They usually retail for about £7.

These nose strips look a little bit like plasters when you take them out the packaging, as the side that is facing up has the same feeling to surgical tape! I find it so weird that when I find something, I associate them with the most weirdest of things! So they are fairly straight forward to use, you wet your nose, peel the strip off it's backing and stick it onto your nose, one thing I do like about the strip (omg she likes something about them?!) is that they have little slits in them so that it helps them to mould to the shape of your nose more easily. This then gets wet which activates the magic of the strip! oolala! I think the water turns the sticky back into a gel that sticks to all the impurities on your nose, clogged pores/blackheads. (I'm finding this product so hard to describe!) You then have to wait about 10-15 minutes for the strip to dry like concrete. It goes so hard but I guess that is the only way for it to pull all of the mess out of your nose! When it comes to pulling it off I thought that it would be absolutely fine and easy to do but guys if you have a very low pain threshold like me, then you will find this so painful to the point where (I'm not even joking) your eyes will water so much you will look as though you have been crying your eyes out at Titanic, or the fact that you have just finished watching Skyfall and you are so upset that Daniel Craig will not be visiting our TV screens again for at least another 2 years. I was actually really shocked at what I saw on this little nose strip. It looked like loads of little spikes had been pulled out of my nose!

Now, I was so pleased with the result and my nose felt really clean afterwards, although very dry, which was very weird!

Now onto the after effects. Since using them my skin has changed completely, which I am not happy about! I used to have normal/combination skin and now it is just so oily! I guess because my nose isn't clogged up anymore, the oil just keeps coming out of my open pores! I am really dissapointed about this and I hope that my skin will go back to normal some time soon. I have found that I have had to change my skin care, daytime moisturiser AND foundation! And you all know that I hadn't had the Laura Mercier Silk Creme for very long at all!

So sorry that I am posting a little bit of a bad review, I just thought that I should let you know about my experience when using this product!

If you guys have any advice on what I should do about my skin or any new products I should try out for oily skin, as I am new to having it, just let me know!

Have you ever used the Biore Deep Cleansing Nose Strips before? Let me know.

Also if you would like me to do a post on how I have changed my skin care and make up routine to suit my oily skin, let me know as well!

See you soon!


Katie x

VALENTINES GIFT IDEAS FOR HER

Hello, all you lovely people! As promised here is the post for Valentines ideas for her!

So, it's less than a week till Valentine's (I think!!) and all you loved up men are probably just starting to panic as to what you are going to get for your extra special loved one! Fear not I'm here to help and being a girl myself I'm sure I have found something that she will love!

If you are on a budget, and you want to make your partner still feel loved and special on Valentines day, then the East Of India Dinner Love Token is the perfect romantic touch to making a night in feel very special and romantic just £2 from John Lewis. They also have a Love Ticket for Breakfast in Bed but they are out of stock at the moment and I am unsure as to whether they will get this back in stock before Valentines day. 

I think that the Flora by Gucci Gift Set is a really lovely perfume gift with a scent that you can't go wrong with. It is one of THE most loveliest perfumes, in fact I wear this my self!  It is such a special and inviting scent, perfect to give to your girl before you whisk her away for the perfect romantic evening! £45.50 from Amazon.

Make sure that she will be on time to your date with this beautiful DKNY Watch  made with stainless steel and a brushed finish. It is a quartz battery powered bracelet style watch. I think this is a very simplistic design that is stunningly beautiful! Who wouldn't be happy with a bit of sparkle?! Reduced to £95 on Amazon. 

And of course if you are still stuck in a rut as to what to get her but you love her so much! Just remember that 'Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend'!

So thank you so much for reading and I hope you have a lovely valentines what ever you're doing, with or without a date!


What are you thinking of getting your loved one this Valentines?

Let me know!

Katie x

MY YOUTUBE INTRO

Well hello there my lovely beauty boutiquers! I just wanted to share with you today what I made in college! I made a super cool intro for my YouTube channel that will be featured at the beginning of every video! I hope you like it! Katie x

TANYA BURR AND DAILY MIX

Well hello there my little beauties! I hope have enjoyed your dreary Tuesday! Don't worry, the weekend isn't that far away!!!!

As some of you may already know (or found me via them) I was on DailyMixTV!!!! I have been waiting for what feels like forever to tell you all about when I got to go to London (in Covent Garden!!! Aaaaaah!)

Tanya is just so so so lovely! You really need to check her out on YouTube!

I applied for DailyMix about 3 months ago through email, where I then had to fill out a very simple form, and then about a week later I had to send in a little 30 second video telling Tanya what I love about her YouTube channel and which celebrity people tell me I look like.

I then sent that off to the lovely team at DailyMix and then I didn't really hear anything back from then until just after Christmas when I got a very unexpected phone call asking me to come down to London in two days time! Well, I was so so so shocked ladies!! I was like a little kid finding out they were going to Disney Land!!

The team that worked with me were so lovely and really helped me in every way possible to get me there on time!

The whole thing took an hour and a half and was so cool getting to watch how they film! After filming I had some time before my train to go shopping and go to a lovely restaurant! I was very naughty and treated my self to two handbags from Aldo!

So, this is a special post to DailyMixTV and Tanya Burr to thank them for giving me such a great day that I will never forget!

I really urge you to check out DailyMixTV to watch the amazing videos on YouTube, created by amazing people!

You can check out the Adele Make over Tanya did on me here

Enjoy your day where ever you are!

Lots of love

Katie x

SNEAK PEAK LOOK WHAT I GOT

Well hello there my lovely beauties!

Today I got the Glinda Oz palette from Urban Decay!

I am so excited to try this out!

Keep posted for the review to follow!

Let me know if you would like me to post today's full haul!

What beauty products have you bought today? Let me know I always love to hear from you!

Katie x

NIVEA LIP BUTTER

Good morning my lovelies!

Just a quick post this morning to tell you about the new Nivea Lip Butters!

I heard many other beauty guru's reviewing them saying they were really good and I was a bit skeptical to try them as I do simply love my Carmex.

I got mine from boots and it was £2.25 for the little tin, which I think is roughly the same price for Carmex.

As you all can see in the picture I chose the Vanilla and Macadamia flavour as I thought the smell was just simply divine and so luxurious! I wasn't actually planning on getting this as I was out and about and was in need of a lip balm when I had lost my usual lip balm so I ran into boots and picked up this.

I think that this is the perfect lip balm for the winter months and it feels so luxurious when I apply it! There is no tingling or cool sensation when applied just complete luxury!

The only thing I'm not so keen on is the packaging. It's a bit flimsy and I think it can be easily damaged when it i knocking about with all the rubble in my handbag! Apart from that I'm in love with the actual product!

I particularly like to use this to make a tinted lip balm! I apply this to my lips first to make them smooth and soft and then my lip stick on top, as it will just give a nice wash of colour for a daytime look.

What's your favourite lip balm? I always love to hear from you!

Enjoy your day!

Katie x

I GOT A NEW FOUNDATION

I GOT A NEW FOUNDATION

with
Laura Mercier

SCHOOL/ MINIMAL MAKE UP TIPS

Hello! I hope that you are as excited about the snow as I am!

Anyway getting on with todays post!

Today I thought that I would talk about minimal make up that is natural looking and can be acceptable in your school (that's if make up is permitted!)

When it comes to picking your foundation I would go for a tinted moisturiser or a light to medium coverage foundation. You want to try and stay away from the heavier foundations as I believe that when you choose to wear them, they do not look good on your skin and your skin won't thank you for it either! I would also say the same goes for concealer!

When doing eye make up, you really want to try and keep it simple. Try to stick to just one to two colours. When I do a minimal make up look I like to keep my eyeshadow to a light colour with a hint of shimmer to brighten up the eyes. Occasionally I would take a soft dark colour underneath the eye to define the eyes.

Curling the lashes really helps to brighten and open the eyes making them standout even more.

For blusher I go for a soft looking colour and apply it to the apples of the cheeks, I think that it makes the skin look lovely and fresh for the day ahead. I prefer to use a cream blush as it looks loads more natural on the skin and gives a nice dewy finish to the cheeks.

If you have a drier skin type I would avoid powdering the skin as I believe it really isn't necessary for a minimal look but if you find your skin tends to get oily throughout the day I would add a little powder to the skin to help prevent oil breaking through and melting your make up away.

As for lips, stick with a neutral shade that compliments your skin tone! I would go for a tinted balm or a lip gloss.

I will be uploading a tutorial for a minimal look on a budget later on in the week to show you guys how I would do a natural look!


Thank you for reading guys and I hope to be back again soon!

What make up products would you recommend for natural looking make up? Let me know, I always love to hear from you!


Katie x

SKINCARE ON A BUDGET

Beauty on a Budget!

with
Simple, Soap & Glory, Dior

MY DAILY LOOK

ESSENTIAL MAKE UP BRUSH - MAC 217

Need a brush that blends your eyeshadow perfectly?

You have found the one!

This is one of the best brushes I have come across and if asked to pick my essential brushes I would definitely include it!

Don't have it? Get one. NOW.

Please comment, subscribe and share!

Thank you!

Katie x

Could this be a Wonder Tub?! Ultimate Skin Saver

Hello everyone.

So, I have been suffering from really bad eczema on my hands and around my ankles and I had tried everything. Medication from the doctors, prescribed creams, drugstore creams, you name it, I've tried it.

All of these creams that I was trying were absorbing into the skin nicely but once absorbed in, the skin was dry and cracked again.

So, I'd been reading reviews online of the Liz Earle Superbalm and most of the reviews highly recommended the product and said that they have had some really good results out of it. So, I thought, 'Why not?!' I might as well try this product as well.

I bought it from a John Lewis store in Newcastle as unfortunately for us northerners this is the only place where Liz Earle is stocked! I paid £16.25 for a 30g tub. I thought it could only be used on areas like dry skin and eczema but NO it can be used almost everywhere for different things! This literally is the ultimate skin saver.

Because the product only has naturally active ingredients in it, it did not sting my skin when applied! Woohoo! It doesn't feel hydrating when applied, more like greasy and quite dry but once it absorbs into the skin, my dry areas started to feel more hydrated and the redness was going down! It can also be used on the lips as a hydrating lip balm, perfect for the winter months, and it can even be used on your scalp to help cure dry frizzy hair!

I have been using this product since last night and I have seen a massive improvement in my skin already and it looks like it is on the road to recovery! AT LAST!

£16.25 to cure my eczema? I'm sold.

Quick Beauty Tip!

Hello everyone!

It is almost the weekend, time to pamper yourself!

I am going to leave you with a quick beauty tip this evening, just before bedtime! Surprisingly you can do this whilst brushing your teeth!

Once you have brushed your teeth, lightly buff your tooth brush over your lips to get rid of any dried dead skin. This will leave your lips feeling as soft as a baby's bottom! Apply your favourite lip balm to keep them feeling moisturised and you're ready to go!

Thanks

Katie x

Perfect Treats for Christmas!

Hello with Christmas approaching I thought it would be a good time for me to tell you to TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE GIFT SETS/ PALETTES! All of my favourite brands such as M.A.C., Bobbi Brown, Urban Decay and many more have released their palettes/sets for the coming holiday season!

With so many to choose from I don't know where to start! There are many that are out that include quite a lot of products so it really is good value for money and I do like to save mine, if I can!

M.A.C.

Where do I start with M.A.C's Holiday Collection?! It is absolutely unreal! I have definitely added some of these to my Christmas list!


The first of the M.A.C gift sets that I am going to

image taken from maccosmetics.com

to talk about is the Primped Out Brush Collection.







 The first of the M.A.C gift sets that I would like to talk about is their Mini Brush Sets.

 

image taken from maccosmetics.com

They are so lovely! The one thing I do really love about these gift sets is that they are categorised by colours. Your Pink brushes are your Advanced brush set, your Turquoise brushes are the Essentials set and the Peachy coloured (tell me if you think they are different!) brushes are the Mineralize set.

image taken from maccosmetics.com

The M.A.C. brushes are of very high quality and I think that these sets are very good value for money £39.50. I remember my dad paid £45 for a M.A.C. 187 stippling brush alone so around £40 for 5 miniatures, I believe is pretty good value!











Next, is the gorgeous Holiday Face and Eye palettes that M.A.C. have released recently. I saw these in House of Fraser today and to be honest the pictures really don't do them justice! They are such good colours that have a really good pay off - matte and shimmer.

I particularly love this kit as it includes your bronze, 2 lipsticks/sheen, 3 eye shadows and an eyeshadow applicator. I found that the bronze was very good for contouring as it didn't seem to have too much shimmer in it so still added good shadows to the face.

I think that the lipsticks are very versatile shades that will suit almost all colourings to the skin, they are not too light or dark.

The palette only features shimmer eye shadows, but they do have good pay off. I believe that these shades will be suited to more blue and green eyes to really contrast and make those colours stand out.






M.A.C. released 3 eye kits that each have 5 different shades together that can be worn together to create a dramatic look or simply be worn by themselves for  a glamorous day look. I particularly like the smokey eye palette as it was filled with plums and purples and they have been seen to be the key colours for A/W12 match them together with a plum/berry lip to really pull this look together, day or night.

Liz Earle

Here are a few of my favourites that I have even added to my Christmas list myself!

The first thing I am going to talk about is the Eucalyptus and Rosemary Candle from Liz Earle! I saw it in John Lewis and the smell was absolutely divine! It is the perfect candle to have for when your relaxing in the bath!

It gives off such a relaxing fresh scent and it burns for 40 hours so you will definitely get your moneys worth!

It is on my Christmas list and I am secretly hoping to receive it!!

The next thing that I have decided to mention is the Sheer Pink Lip Shimmer from Liz Earle. It is a great product as it helps to condition your lips, whilst adding a little bit of colour.

When it is applied with your finger, it gives a lovely light summer shimmer to your lips. Perfect for the winter as it helps to keep your lips conditioned. But, if you add some lip liner and use a lip brush to apply this, the colour is gorgeous and rich!

Definitely a staple product that I will be adding to my makeup bag!

Bobbi Brown

On to Bobbi Brown, one of my favourite make up brands!!

One of the things I love about Bobbi Brown is that they release some unreal palettes ready for Christmas, but be quick because they are only limited edition and once they have gone, they are gone!

Bobbi has just released the Caviar and Oyster Palette and it is absolutely beautiful!

It comes with 4 eye shadows on the left side that will be suitable for a daytime look. I particularly liked the matte plum colour and the bronze shimmer, they really suited my eyes! I really liked the white shimmer in the inner corner of the eye, it really helped to brighten up your eyes but still keeping them within the daytime look.

On the right hand side, were a selection of colours that would be really suitable for an evening look. The silver shimmer teamed with the dark brown in the outer corner would be perfect for a Christmas party!

The pink ballet shimmer highlighter is adds a lovely sheen to the skin. Perfect for the tops of the cheeks and through the brow bone. This also doubles up as an eyeshadow as well!!




The next product that I would like to talk about is the Limited Edition 24 Karat Shimmer Brick Compact.

I love the shimmer bricks from Bobbi Brown as they add colour as well as a bit of shimmer to highlight.

But, this is different to other highlighters as it doesn't give much colour but a beautiful sheen to the cheeks that looks absolutely beautiful when it catches the light.

I was a bit concerned that the highlight would be a yellow gold colour but it was more of a warm pink/rose colour that really did look beautiful on the skin.

Definitely added to my collection!

 

Urban Decay

 

 

Urban Decay have recently released the Vice palette! It is 20 new never before seen shades! Hooray!!

 

The colours vary from those that are subtle enough to wear for a daytime look and there are glitters and brights that will look so classy for an evening look!

 

One thing that surprised me was the dual ended brush that came with the palette. It is surprisingly quite good! On one end is your flat brush that is used to apply the eye shadows and the other is the crease brush that was good for blending and apply a darker shade to your crease.

 

One tip - Urban Decay eye shadows tend to have quite a bit of fall out but if you dampen your brush before you apply it will reduce fall out and I found it also made the colour more intense.

 

 

If you love Urban Decay eye shadows then you definitely need this palette added to your collection!

 

 

 

 

 

So that is it for the Perfect Christmas Treats! If you would like me to do a blog post on my Christmas list just let me know!

 

So, thank you for reading this very long post!

 

Please don't forget to like, comment, share and subscribe and I will do another post soon!

 

 

Thank you!

 

 

Katie x

Urban Decay HAUL

Ok so I was at the point on Saturday where I was telling myself that you have spent enough Katie, it's time to go home, until I just happened to land at the Urban Decay counter.

What happened to catch my eye was the Naked 2 palette. It is a one of those palettes where you immediately can see yourself wearing all of the colours. The palette features a mixture of matte, shimmer and glitter eyeshadows.

Because this is a nude palette, the colours will suit anyone of any colour/age. Even better!

I have always loved Urban Decay eyeshadows because they are so highly pigmented! They last forever!

There is one disadvantage to the Urban Decay eyeshadows is that you experience a lot of fall out. To avoid this, dampen your brush just slightly and make sure you tap off any excess before applying!

Please don't forget to subscribe and comment to let me know what you think!

Thanks

Katie x

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