April Favorites

Another month has gone by and I'm actually early for my April Favorites! woohoo!!

LOreal Paris Skin Perfection Day Moisturiser-
I have been wanted to try this for a while and when I finally used up all my many other moisturisers I ran out to buy it! I love how light and silky it feels on my skin, and since using it I have noticed my skin feeling a lot smoother. I like to use this every morning under make up and I use it at night when I want a light night cream. I'm not too keen on scent but the 50ml pot has been lasting me ages. 

Make Up Revolution Radiant Light- Breathe

Since seeing Miss Budget Beauty rave about this I needed it in my life! It is such a nice and natural creamy gold highlight. I use it over my cheek bones and dust it over my forehead, down my nose and chin. You can really use the colour all over the face to be honest as it isn't too shimmery. It is so nice and smooth doesn't have chunky glitter in it. I love the packaging it is superb for the price and feels a lot more expensive than it is.

LOreal Paris Infallible Matte Foundation 

I am so pleased with this drugstore foundation! I apply it with my Real Techniques buffing brush and with one layer it gives me good coverage, if I layer another on the areas I need it (chin, apples of my cheeks and nose) it looks even better. It is a high coverage foundation but it feels pretty light weight on my skin. I don't think it lasts quite 24 hours matte free but it does a pretty good job for last all day at work. I would defo recommend for you oily skin girls!

Bourjois Colorband 2-in-1-Eyeshadow and Liner

I really didn't need to buy these as I have quite a few of these type products already but hey I still bought them! I was attracted to the bronze on first, 02 Brun and I LOVE IT! It is perfect for spring and summer. It has a lovely light shimmer in it and the copperey colour is so easy to wear in the day time. The other colour I bought was 04 rose which is really pretty mixed with a goldey one I have from another brand. They feel so soft and light on your eyes and is so easy to use.

My random favorite is these very very cute Disney Tsum Tsums!!! 

I first saw these on  Tartanmouth instagram and i knew me and Russ had to start collecting them!!

What have you been loving this April?!

Hero's Under £5

We all love a bargain don't we? And with life getting more and more expensive with grown up things like cars, deposits for houses and of course the odd holiday every so often, we all have to cut back on somethings. In this post I have narrowed down my make up hero's that are £5 and under.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer- £4.19

This one is an obvious choice and a blogger favorite but for just over 4 pound it is an absolute bargain. It is one of the best concealers that I have used and the coverage is unbelievable. I find it brightening under the eye and has enough staying power to cover those pesty spots all day long.   

NYC Liquid Eye Liner- £2.49

I have a love/hate relationship with liquid eyeliner, mainly due to my attempts at winged eyeliner in the pass but I have fallen head over heels in love with this one. Mainly because of the brush, it is super thin and so easy to control. It lines my eyes brilliantly and I find the wings of my eyeliner (when i'm in that kinda mood) always fly high! I find the staying power good and it removes effortlessly with a micellar water.

SEVENTEEN Brow Sculpting Pencil- £2.89

This brow pencil has the right amount of wax and power mixture going on. The colour is great too and as you can see form the photo I have used it a lot. It is a quick and easy way to fill in your brows and has pretty good staying power for £2.89.

NYC Cosmetics Single Eye Shadows- £5.00

I normally find these babies in a cheapy make up shop in town, they normally cost me about £1.99 I think. I couldn't find a link to cheapy ones but still full price they are £5.00! YAY! My friend Hannah recommended me these and I have never looked back. The quality and pigment of the colour is AMAZING for the price. They blend super well and the choice of colours is slightly overwhelming! I will defo be picking up some more to add to my collection.

Make Up Revolution Lip Lava- £2.99

I had wanted these for ages and I finally was tempted to make an online order! I was so pleased I did as these did not disappoint. I have them in 2 colours (and think I need the whole collection), I have the mid pink and the bright orange. I haven't worn the orange as yet and I'm waiting for sunnier weather but the pink is amazing! I love the way they apply and last pretty well, even better on silky smooth lips (mine have been SO dry at the mo!). I love the packaging, you would not think they only cost £2.99.

MUA Single Blushers- £1.00

A Blusher for a pound I had to give this a go and WOW I'm so glad I did! The pigment of them is amazing, if you can be a bit heavy handed (like me!) then make sure you tap, tap that brush before you apply! The colour I have is Lolly, a coral-y, pink and I really like it! I will defo be re-purchasing more of these and for £1 why not get the whole set!

What is your go-to product under £5?

March Favourites

Dead Sea Spa Magik Mild Exfoliant 

I just love how quick and easy this is to use in the shower. The sand partials polish away dead skin perfectly and leave my skin super soft, clean and feeling rejuvenated. I use this about twice a week, or as and when my skin needs it. My make up apples much smother and nicer once using this exfoliant. I love the easy to use tube, no faff with opening a jar or anything!

Make Up Revolution All Day and Night Liner in Channeling My Inner

This has been my go to eyeliner ever since I got it in mid-March. First off it was super cheap (about £2 I think), it's so soft to apply to the eye (my eyes are major sensitive too), it has great pay off showing a lovely deep bronze colour and finally the staying power! It's great! 

Lush Mask of Magnaminty

I recived this mask for my birthday at the beginning of March and have used it every week since. After using it my skin feels so deeply cleansed (but in a gentle way!), so fresh and my blemishes have definitely improved. Luckily enough I recived two tubs which I am majorly happy with as it will remain in my skin care routine for a long time.

Rimmel Clear Complexion Powder

I have been using this powder for a few months now and it's now my holy grail. It's not to cakey or heavy and sets my make up really well. I use it's with my RealTechniques powder brush (funny that!) on my t-zone, it doesn't add colour just powders the skin. The price is fab too, I think I may need to repurchase another one to keep in my handbag! 

What have you been loving this March?!

Just Hannah 

Top of the Top Coat

When I visited Professional Beauty, a spa and all things beauty trade show I was on the look out for a new top coat (amongst other things of course) when I saw the Seche Vite top coat I knew I needed it. After hearing lots of people recommend it as there holy grail top coat I needed to give it a try.... And you know what it's mine too.

What I hate about painting my nails is I can do it perfectly and not smudge them HORRAY!! But then I go to sleep, when I wake up without a doubt I get a horrid fabric/duvet print on them. I was sceptical about this not happening with the Seche Vite one but to my surprise it didn't!! They stayed super shiney, almost a gel like shine for a good few days until they started to chip. 

The top coat applied really well and in a pretty thin layer. My nails didn't feel thick or heavy at all. It dried so fast which helps with you are a smudger!

If you are on the look out for a new top coat I urge you to try out Seche Vite although on the more expensive side of nail polishes I defiantly think it's worth a punt! 

Have you tried Seche Vite?

Just Hannah

February Favourites

I'm a little late on the favourite front this month but I wanted to keep these posts up so here goes.

Micellar Water-

I use this to remove my eye make up and I love how simple and easy to use it is. My eye make up removes with no effort at all (thumbs up big time!). 

Nuxes Reve de Mile- I love the rich, thick texture of this and it feels like it's gonna really do something when I have dry lips. It packs a punch and after one night of wear my lips are back to normal.

Beneifit Hervana- I am on a spending band on Blushers at the mo as I seem to have so many! I rediscovered this one, I love the blue, pink and purple tones and it's simple enough to use daily for work.

Beneifit Rollar Lash- If you haven't heard about this you have been living under a rock! Free with Elle magazine every girl had to have it. I love it! I find it really easy to use and have been reaching for this mascara over my other ones this month. When my stash is running low I will definitely debate buying the full size.

Dove Summer Glow Body Lotion 

This is an old fave but I always come back to it. It is so easy to use so no risk a of a streaky tan, plus it's buildable so it doesn't look like you have been to Jamaica for 2 weeks over night! Perfect for this time of year! 

What have you been loving?

Just Hannah 

Hannah Bakes- Mum's Victoria Sponge

Since taking this cake into work (as it is my birthday on Monday) I have had so many compliments on how yummy it is. I have decided to share it with you guys! Also why do you have to bring cakes in on your birthday? Shouldn't you be treated with cake!? But anyway here's the recipe...

It is my Mum recipe so I have decided to call it Mum's Victoria Sponge 

6oz of self rasing flour

6oz of marg

6oz of caster sugar 

3 eggs

1 tea spoon of baking power

2 round cake tins

- Cream together the marg and sugar with a electric hand mixer.

- Add the eggs a little bit at a time with a spoon full of flour and mix.

- Add the rest of the flour and baking power, a bit at a time until smooth and creamy.

- Half the mixture between the two cake tins.

- Bake for about 25mins on 180 degrees. Until fork comes out clean.

Buttercream 

2oz of marg

6ozish of icing sugar

A few grips of vanilla essence 

- Soften the marg with a fork and add the icing sugar a bit at a time.

- Add in the vanilla essence and a tiny bit of cold water if needed to soften it.

Spread the butter cream on one half of the sponge and some strawberry jam on the other, sandwich together and dust with icing sugar.

I hope you like this recipe! It goes down very well with my lot!

Just Hannah 

January Favourites

Soap and Glory Sugar Crush Body Scrub

It's not very often I find a scrub I will love enough to use regularly but this one I have. It has been part of my bath/shower routine pretty much all month.  I love the limey, fresh scent as it really smells good enough to eat! It is also a great scrub, it feel harsh enough to get that last bit of fake tan off but not so harsh that it stings. I find it great to use on damp skin so it is quick and easy to do.

Revlon Colourburst Balm Stain in 001 Honey

Essie Button mentioned this in her 2014 favourites and I had to buy it! It is the most simplest and wearable lip colour I must have, it is now my go to lip colour for work and more or less every other day! A handbag staple!

Clinique High Impact Mascara

After trying lots of other cheaper mascara last year discovered I had two mini sizes of this! I always use to buy this one full size and once I started using it again and I instantly fell back in love! It gives great volume and length to my lashes and is easy to use and mess free. It removes so well too and the brush is so soft on my sensitive eyes.

Spa Find ReMineralize Plus High Strength Body Balm

I have started to try and get into the routine of applying a body balm/butter before I go to bed. This balm is lovely and rich and thick, it rubs in well to the skin and leaves it feeling soft and so smooth the next moring. The fragrance is beautiful, not to over powering like some body butters are, it is fruity and fresh, just my kinda fragrance. I find it particulary good on drier areas like elbows, knees and legs.

Yankee Candle Tarts

Since getting my burner and a whole host of candle tarts for Christmas I have been burning it nearly non stop. I have a cherry one buring at the moment and I love the rich scent. I am looking forward to burning this vanilla honey one next. 

What have been your favourites this January?

Just Hannah

£10 Shopping Budget

It was my day off last week and I was in serious need of a new makeup fix. You properly know the feeling, a long week at work dragging on like nobody’s business? As it was just after Christmas and pay day seeming like 10 years away I decide to give myself £10 to spend on makeup and this is what I got…

A pretty good haul for just £10.00 don’t you think? Well I did spend 50p over but you know close enough!

To start with I picked up the Revlon Colourburst Balm Stain in Honey. I had recently watched Essie Buttons rave about this lip product in a recent video and knew it had to be mine. I love simple nude lip colours that are easy to apply for daytime wear at work. I have a few of the matte balms already and this one does not disappoint. I bought this in Superdrug and it was on offer for £5.00!

Next I found the Collection Little Mix All About The Eyes Palette for only £2.50!!!! I have seen lots of reviews on this last year saying it was a great capsule budget palette. It’s not like I don’t have enough gold/neural eye shadows already but this will be perfect for when I'm traveling or away from home. Recently I have been wearing a lot of gold shades so I most definitely put this to good use.

I then spent a good while looking for my last purchase… I didn’t need a mascara or blusher as I have enough at home to last me way into 2016 and I didn’t want to buy a new foundation just yet and for £2.50 I’m not sure you would get a great one?! (Can you even buy a foundation for £2.50?)

I headed to MUA, a great budget brand and I spied the Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlighter in Iridescent Gold! I bought the pinky one early last year and I was really pleased with it so this was my break the budget purchase, being £3.00 I was 50p over! I loved the pink one and use it a lot in 2014 so I know the gold one would get a lot of use especially due to my love of coral blusher and gold eyes at the moment.  

This £10.50 shopping spree hit my shopaholics spot without breaking the bank. I might try and do this for a few months while I save for an excited 2015 and 2016! I think I got quite a lot for my money as I looked out for offers, I love a bargain!

What would you buy if you only had £10.00?

Bye for now

Just Hannah

Hannah Bakes- Easiest Fudge Ever

I love to bake and last year I shared with you a few of my creations so I have decided to start a ‘Hannah Bakes’ series of posts.  Below is the recipe for the most easiest and moreish sweet treat ever… Fudge. I have made this every Christmas for years and always get so many complements on how yummy it is It would make a great Valentine ’s Day gift for your other half or a lovely present for a grandparents birthday.

Ingredients

125g of Milk Chocolate (you can use dark if you want a slightly darker colour)

50g of butter or marg

¼ cup of evaporated milk

3 cups of icing sugar

A 20cm square tin

 

Method

1.)    Grease and line your tin.

2.)    Break up all of your chocolate and melt either in the microwave or in a saucepan. Be careful not to over melt your chocolate or burn your chocolate.

3.)    Add the butter/marg and continue to melt.

4.)    Once melted take off the heat and add the evaporated milk.

5.)    Sift in the icing sugar a little at a time. Towards the end of mixing it in you will find the mixture will become VERY stiff! It’s a good work out for your arms and totally worth it in the long run!

6.)    Press into the tin evenly. You can leave it plain as it is or add a topping of your choice. I decided this Christmas to press broken up Malteasers over the top.  You could use Oreos, white chocolate chips, drizzle chocolate over the top or use Haribo jelly hearts for a Valentine ’s Day theme.

7.)    Leave in the fridge to set for a few hours or until it has become firm all the way though to the touch.

8.)    Remove from the tin and cut into little squares.

Why not give it ago at the weekend!?

Just Hannah x

TAG- The Would You Rather Tag

1) Would you rather lose all of your mascaras, eye liners, lipsticks and lip glosses or lose all of your palettes and eye shadows?

Hmmm tricky one! Ummm I think I would prefer to lose all my mascaras, eye liners, lipsticks and lip glosses than my eye shadow palettes! As long as I got re-purchase them the next day!

2.) Would you rather chop off all your hair or never be able to cut it again?

I would rather chop it all off and then let it grow again!

3.) Would you rather have a coral cheek or a pink cheek?

Tricky Tricky… I love Benefit Coralista but I think a pink cheek more classic and goes with more lip colours so pink.

4.) If you had $1000 to spend, would you rather buy clothes or makeup?

Some very nice clothes and a handbag… and shoes!

5.) Would you rather apply lipstick as eyeliner, or eyeliner as lipstick?

Lip stick as eyeliner if I had to!

6.) Would you rather only shop at MAC or Sephora?

Sephora as there is more choice! It’s like an Aladdin’s cave in there! *dreamy*

7.) Would you rather only use one eye shadow color or one lip colour for the rest of your life?

One eye shadow I think a nice bronzey colour. So you can dress it up or down.

8.) Would you rather have dark nails or bright nails all year round?

Dark nails all year round… I love the look of dark short nails

9.) Would you rather give up your favourite lip product or your favourite eye product?

Favourite lip product I think… there still would be a lot of choice!

 10.) Would your rather never be able to paint your nails again or never use lipgloss?

Never wear lip gloss…I don’t actually wear lip gloss its way too sticky for me!

11.) Would you rather shave your eyebrows and have none at all or sharpie them in everyday?

Oh god! I dunno!! Shave your eyebrows off…. If I had too!

12.) Would you rather live without makeup or nail polish?

Live without nail polish. With my job I can’t really wear nail polish on my hands so I only really wear it for my days off then remove it! (I wish I could wear it everyday tho!)

I hope you like this tag post! I really enjoy doing tag posts!

Suggest a tag for me to do in the comments box below! Thank you

Just Hannah x

One Year Blog Anniversary!

I have never ever stuck to a New Years Resolution that I know of, but YES as of now I have kept one for a whole year! On the first of January 2014 I posted the first entry on Just Being Hannah. I have manage to post at least once a month (just!) and I'm pretty proud of what I have achieved. It might not look a lot to some but to me it is!

I have found out a few truths about blogging over the first year of Just Being Hannah...

Do you agree? 

1.) That's becoming a superstar blogger doesn't happen over night or over a few months or even in a year.

2.) It's pretty hard work to blog regularly with a full time job and busy life. Even when you want to blog life gets in the way.

3.) You seem to collect a lot of beauty products and they start spilling from bathroom cabinet to dressing table and onwards until they take over your life.

4.) You check your Boots points total every time you buy anything in there then you way up if it's time to spurge them yet! Hmm and what on?  

5.) Muji storage is your new best friend. 

6.) Taking good photos with good lighting is hard work and more or less impossible in winter.

7.)Yankee candles are a blogger essential.

8.) You debate starting a YouTube channel more or less everyday, then remember how you hate the sound of your own voice. 

9.) When something new comes out you want it... No you NEED IT! 

10.) You develop an obsession with notebooks and pens, to jot down any blog post idea anywhere.

11.)You wish you were doing/going to all the cool places and holidays every other bloggers seems to be going on. And think your life seems pretty crap. (but it's not!!).

12.)Your mum/boyfriend/sister forever makes comments about how many products you have and always say why don't you use up what you have got first?

13.) Going to Costa and taking an artistic photo of your drink is really cool, then up loading it to instgram and watch the likes fly in.

  

14.) You think about going on a spending ban every few weeks... Then you get temped to the shops... Game over!

15.) You learn not to rush ideas and not to worry that you haven't posted at all this week even though some people have posted 5 times and it's already Thursday. Every blogger is different with different things happening in there lives. Go at your own pace and who cares if you haven't posted in a month, it's you life and its your blog and it's not a competition or a race.

Overall I have really enjoyed my first year of blogging and I will defo carry it in into 2015. I will try to blog more regularly and more structured. I'm aiming for one post a week so let's see how this goes...!

I have learnt that it's not all about the numbers of followers, views and comments it's more about you and how your blog has made you feel or how it has given you a new least of life. My blog has given me something to focus on and is changing my worrying and anxious mind set. I'm not to fussed about the fact I don't get 100s of comments on every post (or any post!) or I don't have 1000s of followers, it's something for me and that I'm proud of know matter now small. 

I really love the bloggers community and hopefully in the new year I will get involved with more blogger chats on Twitter because when I have joined in I have really enjoyed them. I have made some blogger cyber friends too! 

If you are reading this and thinking about starting a blog... Do it! Do it for yourself and enjoy doing it. Don't make its a chore and something you have to force yourself to do, post when you want and not when you have been made to feel like you have too!

Catch you next time
Just Hannah
xxxx

My Top 5 Go to Make Up Items of 2014

I found it pretty hard to pick my top make up products of 2014 (the list would have gone of for a while!) so I have decided to tell you about the top 5 I always pick up.

Maybelline Colour Tattoo in On and On Bronze
I have a few of these  in different colours but this one is defiantly the most used one. It's a great base for one and lasts all day on me. I also find it to be a perfect day look with some bronze shadow on top and along the lower lash line but you can add a flick of eyeliner and it is a great night look. Nice and Simple!

MUA Shimmer Highlighter
I bought this right at the start of 2014 and I got so many complements on what I was wearing on my cheekbones! I don't wear it every day but paired with a simple pink blush is just gives an added dimension to the look. I think they now do this in a gold so I think I will invest in that in the new year and at £3 why not.

Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm in Elusive
Every blogger around fell in love with these during 2014 and I was know exception! This mid tone pink is my favourite colour as it is just so wearable. You do have to make sure your lips are nice and moisturised and not dry and flaky but that's nothing a lip scrub can't sort out! I only have 2 of these and I have been very resistant in not buying any more but I might have to perk my self up with another one during the start of 2015.

Bourjois Volume 1 Seconde Mascara
I LOVE this mascara, I have rebought and I will do again! To be honest I think its all about the brush, this brush is a pretty large plastic one, some people hate plastic mascara brushes but each to there own. When I first used it I was blown away with how much length and volume it gave my stubby lashes! If you like a plastic brush you need to try this!

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer
This is unlike any foundation primer I have ever used! I have used lots of silicon based gel ones before which yeah they sort of work but I don't really like the gel like feel on my skin, but this one is out of this world! It's a kind of cream consistency which most people with an oily skin with scream at! But I sinks into the skin perfectly and after a few minutes I apply my foundation and it goes on amazingly! It also has very impressive staying power. I don't use this everyday but if I know I'm going straight out after work or I have a special occasion/meal/night out I will most defiantly pick this up! I got this free in a Lastest in Beauty Box so I'm gonna use it sparingly as the full size one is pretty pricey.

What have been your go to products of 2014?

Just Hannah xx    

Loving Lips- Natual Collections Pink Mallow

A bargain at only £1.99 if this wasn't the lipstick for me I wasn't too bothered, but I was actually really impressed this low end drug store buy!

I love the moisture shine formula and it is pretty long lasting, obviously after eating and drinking it would need re-applying. It feels smooth and applies really well on my lips. If they are on the dry side I tend to scrub them and apply my eos lip balm before hand. The colour is nearly my perfect mid-tone pink... so close and I would be so happy to find the perfect pink for £1.99. I find the colour a little to blue toned on me but I still love to wear it. I bought this in the summer and wore it a lot but I still wear it into the winter to work as it's a wearable colour and is not mega bright.  

I'm not overly keen on the packaging it's pretty simple but hey its only £1.99 so who really cares. I have seen reviews about the bullet snapping, I have just been realllly careful applying it!

My mission to find my perfect pink is still on-going but I'm pleased to have this one in my collection. You can but it here and they are often on 342!

Happy Shopping
Just Hannah xxx

Loving Lips- MAC Plumful

I don't know about you but I am forever google-ing new lipsticks to buy? From a girl a few years back who never really wore lipstick apart from on a night out I have turned into a massive lip product fan. I cannot resist a pretty mid tone pink or a dark berry colour even though I'm meant to be saving... I spend a lot of time reading blog posts and watching YouTubers researching my next purchase to make sure I buy that 'just perfect colour' (does that even exist?). So here goes...

MAC Plumful

At £17 a pop MAC is pretty pricey for a drugstore girl like me but I think they are defo worth the hype don't you think?

On my trip to New York I picked up a few MAC products as they work out cheaper out there, and I was a MAC virgin before then :O! (Now I'm planing my Christmas list!) Plumful is my favourite of the ones I bought, although I didn't wear it much straight away as to me it is more of a autumnal/wintery colour. I was very happy to start using it from October and now it has become a firm favorite of mine! 

I love the plummy dark pink colour and the creamy lustre formula. I find it really moisturising and long lasting on my lips even though it is not heavily pigmented. It's dark enough for autumn/winter but it is not uber dark and vampy so I find it great for wearing at work. If you are a little scared of wearing darker berry colours on your lips I urge you to buy Plumful. 

Over all I love Plumful and it is one of my go to lipsticks of the moment. It gives you a perfect moisturising sheen on your lips in a beautiful dark pink berry colour.

Have you got Plumful in your collection? 
What are your favorite lipsticks?

Just Hannah xx   

WILATM- What I'm Loving At The MO #4

Gingerbread Men- I'm obessed, it's officially I love gingerbread! I just can't get enough of the yummy little men! I even bought a gingerbread candle! and I have big plans for the Hussell 2014 gingerbread house!!!

Wearing a coat- I have missed being warm and snuggled in my lovely winters coat! I cant wait to get my furry head band and ear muffs out! 

1989 Taylor Swift- My god I love this album!!! It's sooo catchy!! If I had to pick a fave it would be Into The Woods... And... All You Had To Do Was Stay.... And... Style! To be fair I bloody love them all! I urge you to get it now!

Pinterest- It must be something about a Pinterest and winter as everyone seems to love it at the mo! But to be honest I can't think if anything better to do on a chilly weekday evening while snuggled up with a cuppa tea! You can follow me here!

Soz about my lack of blogging recently I have been tied up with life! But I sure to be back with another post soon!

Catch you soon 

Just Hannah 

Review- Sephora Crayon Jumbo 12H

 

 

 

On my recent-ish trip to Barcelona I picked up these beauties, The Sephora Crayon Jumbo 12H. The name is a little confusing but basically they are eye shadow pencils! I love anything quick and easy and these fit the bill perfectly.

The colours I picked up where Kaki, you guessed it the beautiful dark green, Taupe, the brown-y shimmery shade and Beige, the shimmery neutral light gold. When I buy make up I get so overwhelmed with the choice I always doubt my decision as soon as I have bought it! I'm like it with foundation, lipstick, everything, but with these I'm pretty please with! The only thing is I wish I got more... like a lovely dark bronze...!

The product themselves apply to the eyelid in a really smooth and seamless way. I apply with the crayon end and then gently buff out a little with a brush. I love the fact its so easy to line your bottom lashes with, just in one swipe and it really finished the look off.

You can wear alone but I have been recently using them as a base for some of my power eye shadows and adding a quick line of brown kolh pencil along the bottom as well as the crayon.

You can apply to much of these quite easily and they go all clogged up which is annoying, but I am trying to use a lighter hand when using them and they seem to be applying better. I really like the creamy soft formula and they are really gentle on my sensitive eyes. They are so long wearing even without an eye shadow primer and they do not crease one bit from my experience!

I assume you would sharpen them like any other eye pencil and hopefully they sharpen well as I am yet to try.

Overall I'm totally made up with these eye shadow crayons and I would defo purchase some again when I'm near a Sephora. We just need one or two over in the UK, but that might be a bit lethal! Us bloggers would all be very very poor!

Have you tried these eye shadow crayons?
What Sephora products are your faves?

Just Hannah

 

WILATM- What I'm loving at the Mo #3

Big from Lush- This shampoo is soooo gorgeous!! I love the feeling of the salt grains on my scalp it makes my hair feel really clean and fresh. The smell of it is amazing and it leaves my hair so nice and bouncy! RESULT!!

Christmas Crafts- I'm totally over excited about Christmas already, I'm not allowed to be in full on Christmas mode until after Russ's Birthday(21st Oct) and Halloween so as from 1st November I'm in full on Christmas mode. BUT I seemed to have sneaked it in bit in early by starting some Christmas crafts. I told everyone I started early as they might not have been done for Christmas! So watch this space for some Christmas craft posts!

Miss Budget Beauty- I'm kind of obsessed with all of Mikhila's blogs and Youtube channels. If I am awake early or having a lye in with a cup of tea or in the bath I always catch up on what I have missed. I am so pleased she won a Cosmo blog award to best beauty blog as she is the BEST! defo check her out if you haven't. 

My new Phone Case- I was scrolling down my Instgram feed the other day and I came across this cute bunny phone case, I love little bunny rabbits so much I tagged Russ in it as I thought it was so cute. Clue a few days on and Russ said he had a present for me and to my delight he had bought me the case! I did not expect this at all! He is such a sweet lovely fiancé! I'm totally loving it and keep awwwing at the the cute little dressed up bunnies! This is the site he got it from! Go Go Go get one too!! 

What have you been loving recently?!

Just Hannah

Review- Dead Sea Spa Magik Pro Cleanser and Toner

I love Skincare and anything new I'm all over it, when I received these two new products I was very excited to open them and start using. They came at the right time really as I had a stinker of a cold and feeling very sorry for myself so ONE they cheered me up and TWO they were perfect for my chapped sore nose (from too much nose blowing) and the my dehydrated forehead from my recent plane ride to Barcelona...

I have tried lots of differnet cleansers and ways to remove my make up and I always go right back to the basics of a creamy cleanser... and the Pro Cleanser fits the bill perfectly. It's creamy, very silky, rich and perfect for sensitive skin. There is no perfumed scent to this just a really fresh and bright smell (can a smell be bright?!).

Both products contain Dead Sea minerals, plant extracts and vitamin E and B5, they contain no parabens either and Dead sea Spa Magik say "they work together to give you visible and immediate results on fine lines, quality of skin and radiance". I most definitely have seem my skin look more radiant since using these.

The cleanser was perfect for my very sore nose and there was next to no stinging which is what I was worried about from other products in the past when having a cold. It removed my make up really well with just a walnut sized amount I applied and massaged it into my face and neck. I like to do a double cleanse and this cleanser really gave my skin a gentle but deep cleanse. It left it looking and feeling fresh, clean and hydrated.

 

The toner... I LOVE the toner. After my double cleanse I poured a little out onto a cotton pad and whizzed it over my face. Toning is such an important step which from being a therapist, I know lots of people seem to forget! The Pro-Toner is very gentle and again is does not have a  over perfumed smell. My poor little chapped nose didn't not sting one bit! My skin felt cool and refreshed after using this and ready for moisturising.

I love the sleek silver and white packaging and I would most definitely clock the shiny silver box sitting on a shelf like a magpie on it's birthday! I think I would have preferred a pump bottle on the cleanser but that's just me being fussy and lazy.

I'm really impressed with this cleansing duo and they have found a definite home right next too my bathroom sink. My skin has become a lot calmer even with a few breakout here and there, I love the fact they are so gentle and they really hydrated my dehydrated skin.

If you wish to try these you can do so by visiting Shop For Spa's BRAND NEW website! and can pick these both up for £13.96 each!!

What is your go to cleanser?
have you tried any Dead Sea Spa Magik products?

Just Hannah
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