Lazy Beaute

Tuesday, 27 April 2010

Mini giveaway-NOW CLOSED

I'll be neglecting this blog over the next few weeks so to make up for my absence I'll be running a small competition to giveaway a few goodies to readers. To enter all you need to do is be a follower of this blog and tell me which beauty item you could not live without and why. Just leave your answer on this post. I'll announce the winner on 27th May 2010 so remember to leave a valid email address so I can contact you.

I have a Sleek 'Storm' Palette and a Regene Vita Aqua-SPA Rejuvenating Mask to give away so far but I will probably be adding a few more bits. I know it's nothing amazing but it's free!!

Added:
Bourjois Effet 3D Lipgloss in No. 3 Rose Idyllic

Good Luck

A xx

Monday, 26 April 2010

ELF Beauty Encyclopedia

I placed my elf order at the beginning of April and the Beauty Encyclopedia's were not available then (hummmph! ) so if anyone has one already or is planning to get one I'd like to know what you think of them.

Wednesday, 21 April 2010

Avène

Everyone loves receiving freebies and after the tiring day I had (8 hours on my feet!) the small package that was awaiting my arrival home was well received. Avène had sent samples of their Extremely gentle cleanser and Skin recovery cream calming after I recently filled in their skin diagnosis form to find out which product would suit my skin. I wasn't expecting anything but they have obviously used the information from the diagnosis to send me suitable samples. I'm looking forward to trying out the Skin Recovery cream as my face has been irritated quite badly by the industrial strength AC where I spend my working hours.

Are there any moisturises you would suggest that would last under AC?

Busy

Due to the fact I have to work and the fact it's highly stressful I have been tired and busy.

Update 1: My new lipstick melted today! I left it in my car and thanks to the sun I have a malformed lipstick!
Update 2: I've not had the time to exchange my mascara to the Define-A-Lash Volume! I'm eager to test out this range!
Update 3: Still unable to sort out my MAC foundation.
Non beauty related, though it is a beauty, my leather armchair arrived today!

Friday, 16 April 2010

For Sale: MAC Mineralize Satin Finish Foundation in NC30

Mineralize Satin Finish Foundation inNC30??? I need MAC Studio Fix in NC25 (I think)... basically it need to match up to with MAC Face and Body Foundation in C3. The MAC Mineralize Satin Finish Foundation in NC30 is a little dark for me, so it makes me a little too yellow.

The story behind this brand new bottle of foundation is this: I bought it in Brighton which is roughly an hours journey away on the train. I was with my BF and so I couldn't spend a lot of time umming and arrhing about it! I got home and got out the last dregs of my old MAC Mineralize Satin Finish Foundation in NC30 and decided I really need Studio Fix as I can see the horrid blemishes on my cheeks. These blemishes aren't from spots, they are just broken capillaries which seem to have increased! Anyway I can't afford (time and money) to go to Brighton to exchange it. :(

Suggestions are also considered! :)

Undecided

I had a few chores to do this (late) morning and it gave me an excuse to pop into town afterwards. I headed towards Boots to look for mascara as my Maybelline stylist is almost running out and is now discontinued (I don't know why Maybelline decided this because it is a very good mascara!). I found one similar and decided to get it (I've not tried it yet though), it was in a green tube called Define-A-Lash. It was between the green tube or the pink one (Define-A-Lash Volume). I'm still kind of undecided... I might just read some reviews before opening it.

I also found myself purchasing one of the Maybelline Colour Sensation lipsticks! I wanted a pinkish tone but not too overbearing so came away with Ambre Rose. The hue is pink but the undertone is mauve/lilac which I think suits my colouring... My brain think this to be correct from having a design background the colour spectrum says purple and yellow compliment. Yellow being my skin undertone. See a design degree did come in handy! Haha.

Lipstick £6.99, Mascara £7.99

Wednesday, 14 April 2010

e.l.f review - eyelid primer

When I ordered the primer I was secretly hoping this would be a 'holy grail' find and that I wouldn't have to splash out on the Urban Decay eye primer potion I had been eyeing up (no pun intended!) , but seriously at £1.50 what was I really expecting?

For me the smell of a product going anywhere near my face is very important, so imagine the horror when I sniffed the elf primer, and to double check I wasn't being over fussy I asked my boyfriend to have a sniff - we made the same conclusion, the primer smelt like emulsion paint. Gross!!

The consistency of the primer wasn't much better. It was clumpy and gel like. Is that how they're suppose to be as this is the first eyelid primer I've ever bought?

Applied it dries to a matte finish but I didn't think the coverage wasn't very good as I saw no difference to my eyelid. I chose not to keep it on because of the smell so whether it lasts will remain a mystery.

I definitely DO NOT recommend this even at £1.50!

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Q&A

Two 20 something girls

FAQ:

Skincare
1)How many times do you wash your face daily?
M: I wash my face in warm water with a flannel in the morning and then with product in the evening.
A: Once in the morning and once in the evening.

2)What skin type do you have?
M: Years ago a beauty sales assistant did a test on me where she put a microscope type pen gadget on my face to project my skin and pores onto a computer screen. It showed I had combination skin.
A:Dry, sometimes very dry

3)What is your current facial wash?
M: I tend to alternate so I’m using a new product from Neutrogena (can’t remember exact name!) and a DHC oil cleanser and DHC soap.
A: L’Occitane Immortelle Brightening Cleansing Foam.

4)Do you exfoliate?
M: Not very often.
A: Yes at least once a week

5)What brand do you use?
M: St.Ives
A: Sanctuary

6)What moisturiser do you use?
M: I’ currently using Boots’ time delay night cream and either nivea general moisturiser or DHC serum for day.
A: Avene Anti-redness Rich moisturizing cream

7)Do you have freckles?
M: No not on my face, but I have some on my neck which I hate.
A: Yes on my checks

8)Do you use eye cream?
M: I sometimes use Elizabeth Arden eye cream at night and a Dermalogica one in the morning. The Dermalogica has SPF15.
A: Not really. Sometimes I’ll put on a Boots Botanic one I have

9)Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
M: No not really, I do get spots occasionally when I’m stressed or not eating healthily!
A: Nope.

10)Is there anything you dislike about your skin?
M: Yes, I have red bits on my cheeks which I believe are broken capillaries which I’ve had since I was little.
A: The dry patches, the freckles and the Rosacea like patch I get on my left cheek if I’m in the cold too long. Oh and it’s quite see through, you can see my veins!!

Make-up

11)What foundation do you use?
M: For work I use Everyday Mineral powdered foundation as it’s quick and easy. If I have more time I use MAC Mineralize.
A: Ispa

12)How about concealer?
M: MAC
A: Kevin Beautymaker AquaEyes concealer

13)Do you know your undertone colour?
M: Yellow!
A:Yellow

14)What do you think of fake eyelashes?
M: Great if it doesn’t look ridiculously Jordon-esque!
A: Great for nights out

15)Did you know you were supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?
M: Yes, but I don’t!
A: Yes

16)What brand of mascara do you use?
M: Elizabeth Arden and Maybelline (not the pink and lime one)
A: Fiberwig, a fantastic mascara

17)What makeup tools do you use in makeup application?
M: Foundation brush, Blusher brush, Powder brush, Eyelash Curlers and fingers!
A: Fingers or sponge for foundation and a blusher brush for blush. Eyelash curlers and a fine slanted brush if I’m applying eyeliner

18)Do you use makeup base/primer for the eyes?
M: No
A: Yes, Too faced or Nars

19)For the face?
M: I moisturise and occasionally put on face sunscreen. I do have primer but don’t use it.
A: Yes an Ispa one

20)What is your favourite eyeshadow?colour or shade?
M: I like dark eyes
A:Nudes

21)Do you use pencil or liquid liner?
M: Liquid if I have time, pencil if I’m feeling lazy.
A:Both, pencil only if working

22)What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
M: I like the intensity of colour.
A:Nice if you want attention drawn to the eyes

23)Do you use mineral makeup?
M: Yep
A: No

24)What is your favourite lipstick?
M: Don’t have one.
A: Never wear lipstick

25)How about lipgloss?
M: Don’t have one.
A: Benefit Her Glossiness, but I think they’ve changed it now!

26)What is your favourite blush to use?
M: NARS
A: Bobbi Brown

27)Do you buy your makeup on Ebay?
M: No
A: Nope

28)Do you like drugstore makeup?
M: Yep
A: Definitely

29)Did you ever consider taking makeup classes?
M: No, but I have imagined being a make-up artist.
A: No, but I did buy a Kevyn Aucoin book

30)Name a makeup crime that you hate?
M: Girls who put on too much bronzer!
A: That dreaded foundation line across the jaw, sort it out ladies!

31)Do you like colourful shades of makeup (lipstick or eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
M: Depends what mood I’m in.
A: Neutral

32)Which celebrity always has great makeup?
M: I’m not really into celebrities… I’ll come back to that.
A: Dita Von Tesse

33)If you could leave the house using just ONE makeup item, what would you use?
M: Foundation
A: Mascara

34)Could you leave the house without any makeup on?
M: Yes, I don’t wear make-up at the weekends.
A: Yes as long as I could curl the eyelashes

35)Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
M: No
A: Definitely not

36)What do you think of makeup?
M: Make-up can make anyone look beautiful! Well if it’s done tastefully!
A: A mask you can hide behind