Skincare

 Hey everyone! Here are just a few tips for basic skincare. Why not try a few things out that I've listed here, and (hopefully!) it will prove that you don't need to spend $3473894723 on keeping your skin looking and feeling nice and healthy.

• Exfoliate - exfoliation removes the dead skin cells and gives you a natural, beautiful glow. A lot of girls forget, or can't be bothered exfoliating, but it really does look good afterward. Don't know how? Click here!
• Take makeup off before bed! - So you're tired, it's been a long day, and you really want to just get into bed. You'll take it off first thing in the morning and it'll be okay, right? Wrong! Keeping makeup on (mainly foundation and powders) overnight clog up your skin pores, which may cause irritation and pimples, blackheads etc.
• Keep your skin moisturized - Plenty of water is always good for your skin, plus a basic mouisturizer will help with this. Although, be very careful not to over-moisturize, this will clog up your pores! I use Ego's QV Cream. It not only moisturizes the skin on my face, but on my hands too.
• Always wear sunscreen - Sun damage is one of the worst things that could happen to your skin, make sure you avoid it by protecting your skin in the sun, even if you do want that tan, you'll be regretting it as your skin will be permanently damaged.

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List Mondays- Top 10 Personal Makeup Buys

I love those “In my bag” posts that people do (it appeals to my nosey side I think haha) so I thought for this Monday’s Top 10 I would twist it a little bit and lay out my best cosmetic buys from my makeup bag.

1.Chanel Noir Eye Liner- Its nice and dense and best of all stays on all day.
2.Maybelline Colossal Lashes- Perfect thick party lashes.
3.No. 7 Foundation- I got this in my stocking from Santa this year and it is amazing. It has “Intelligent Colour” so it will adjust to each person’s skin tone.
4.Mac Shadestick- Gorgeous by itself or with another eye shadow on top.
5.Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat- The ultimate product for getting rid of bags under your eyes and other blemishes.
6.MAC Eye Shadow Palette- Lovely jewel colours.
7.Yves Saint Laurent Lipstick- A pretty glittery pink colour.
8.Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation- Has nice even coverage and lasts for 12 hours.
9.Natural Collection Clear Mascara- I apply this over my Colossal one for added length and it locks in the dark colour.
10.Stila Lipgloss- A subtle sheen and I love the twisty end you turn to get the lipgloss out!

Photos taken on my brand new Canon 1000D SLR Camera!
(post coming soon...;D)

What are your best makeup buys?

Beth xx

Love Mac? Love DSquared2?

A brand new cosmetics collaboration out this month from Mac (my favourite makeup company!) and Dsquared2. The Canadian designers and identical twins Dean and Dan Caten from DSquared2 said that "DSquared2 and MAC are on the same trip!" which is obvious from the promotional photographs. A little bit dishshevelled but a lot sexy this collaboration looks like it will be a good 'un.

Check out the pictures- the plum lipstick (is it just me who it reminds of a bullet?!) is one of my favourites along with the violet 'Greasepaint Stick.'

Images from temptalia.com