Rimmel London Fix and Perfect Pro Primer

Hi guys!. I'm back with another review and if you haven't guessed by the title, it's about the Rimmel London Fix and Perfect Pro Primer.

 

 I purchased this maybe 6 months ago so I think i'm ready to give my opinion on it. Firstly, it claims to be a 5 in 1 product:

• Smoothes
• Resurfaces
• Brightens
• Mattifies
• Protects

I definitely agree with the smoothing effect, it creates a nice even surface to apply your foundation too your face whether it's liquid, cream, or a powder, it also brightens up the face, I can wake up at 7:30 in the morning and then put this on and I look awake. I don't completely agree on the mattifying effect as in my case; I find liquids that claim to mattify only mattify to an extent. Then, for the protecting effect, maybe it means protecting against pollution or something. It wouldn't be against harmful sun rays as it doesn't have any SPF in it, so in general I have nothing to comment about that.

 

 Now, we all want a longer lasting effect from a primer don't we? Of course we do. Rimmel Londons primer will make your makeup last longer but only for maybe another hour- again this is my opinion, I have combination to oily skin and this is my experience. I don't think this will help with really oily people- for example Missglamorazzi on youtube, it would work better for drier skins. I still urge you to go out and try it.

 

I hope you really liked this and please comment- i'd love to read your thoughts on it aswell and I will talk to you soon, bye!

 

 

       Much love,

                         Alex

New video!!

http://youtu.be/XfNS45CnEuw


P.S i'll be updating very soon once I get my camera fixed!

Much love,

                 Alex

Youtube video?!

WHAT IS THIS?!

Hi again, okay so did you know I have a youtube channel?
Well I do now, I am in the process of uploading my first video, so it's not yet up but hopefully it will be soon!, It includes my very willing sister, Emily, I really hope you enjoy and look forward to more videos in the future!

http://www.youtube.com/user/MyLoveOfBeauty

Much love,

                  Alex

Chocolate Lip Scrub?!

Hi guys!
Okay, so today I was experimenting and I made a Chocolate Lip Scrub. Now, you don't really find cheap lip scrubs that actually work- at least for me. So, I decided to make one and it's very easy to do, and all the ingredients can be found around your house!

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of coco powder
1 tablespoon of sugar -white or brown.
2 tables spoons of Petroleum Jelly/Vaseline or
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Container (with lid)
Bowl (not plastic or metal)
Spoon

  Before I tell you the instructions, I have to say something-
  If you use the Petroleum jelly or Vaseline it makes the lip scrub more solidified but if you use olive oil it's also very easy to use, just not as solid. You can use both if you want to but I only had Petroleum jelly around the house. Also, adjust the amount of the ingredients to fit your container.

If you don't use Petroleum jelly skip to Step 2!

  1. If you use Petroleum jelly your going to have to melt it so scoop up the desired amount and pop it into a bowl (make sure it's not plastic or metal!) then depending on the amount you have scooped up pop it into the micro wave for 30 seconds to 2 minutes-obviously longer if you have used more of it.

 2. After the petroleum jelly has melted, you can scoop the rest of the ingredients into a bowl, that's including the olive oil if you did not use Petroleum jelly; and mix, add more of a specific ingredient to make it your desired consistency.

3. After it is all mixed pop it into you container-do not put the lid on yet! Place into the freezer for about 6-8 minutes.

4. After, the time is up, clean around the sides of the container, pop the lid on, and enjoy!

I love this idea and I made it probably a year ago, and it's still kicking around my beauty box! I hoped you liked it and i'll see you soon!


Much Love,

                    Alex

Lush Grease Lightning

Hello guys!

It's Alex here and I just wanted to tell you about a miracle product that has saved me from many spot nightmares and that is the Lush Grease Lightning.

Okay, so, I was looking for a fast acting acne treatment that wasn't that expensive- and I've found it.

This product is like a re-discovery, because I did use it absolutely ages ago, but I put it to one side because my skin got much better after using it. However, I've been reaching for it much more often as my skin has been breaking out so much lately.
I've realised just why I loved it so much. First, you just pump it out and it comes out as a clear gel. I use it at night and in the morning my skin will look so much more better. Over the past  2 years, I've had 5 bottles, and I know that may seem a bit much but it comes in a 45g bottle, which isn't a lot but it lasts a really long way.

For application, I just put a pump on my hand and rub it a tiny bit on my fingers. I then just apply it how you would with a typical moisturiser and then go to sleep in it.
 When you wake up, your skin feels so much more smoother and you'll be really surprised at how well it works!
Plus, the cute name for it is just adorable! I love Grease the movie so it was a bonus!
Either way, I adore this product and it's probably one of my holy grail product for skin care!

Hope you liked and I look forward to seeing you again!


Much love,

                  Alex

Getting To Know Me Tag

What made you choose your blog?
I really just wanted to start doing what my idols are doing. That's making youtube videos and blogging... so i'm just starting up and I will be sticking to it this time.

What's your actual name?

Alexandra

Do you have any nicknames?
No, not really, I used to be called Alibob.. pronounced Al-e-, and then alicky by my mum.

Apart from the obvious make up / beauty hobby, what other hobbies do you have?

I love reading. I have read so many books in my lifetime, I also love to swim, clean my room (yes, I know, weird) oh and read fan fiction!

What would you like to do?

I would love to be something to do with science or business, but hopefully science. I want the job, 'Senior Manager in Cosmetic Production.'

Tell us something embarrassing, but that you love doing?

I love watching every Disney movie out, such as Camp Rock or High School Musical, or even the old ones that I love such as Beauty and the Beast, and just learn all the lyrics to the songs, and the dance moves...

Tell us a little something that we don't already know about you.
I'm a total geek. Anything to do with science, I go crazy over. eg) Doctor Who, Sherlock- The TV Series ect,
What achievement are you most proud of?

My current grades, and pulling out of a dark period in my life.

What do you most like about yourself?

My humour and bubbly-ness, i'm really enthusiastic and I laugh at almost anything.

What would you change about yourself if you could?

I want bigger lips! Mine are really small.

If you could have anything in the world (that doesn't cost any money), what would you want?
I would want to stay as healthy and happy as possible, and then try and help other people achieve the same thing.


I hope these last two posts has told you a bit about myself, I look forward to putting up more posts ASAP, I'm really keen to start this and I hope you'll be with my right from the beginning!

Much Love,

                   Alex

20 Things About You Tag

1. Things you cannot leave the house without: My phone and powder. I cannot go a day without blotting my face with powder!

2. Favourite brand of Make Up: I love Rimmel as my Drugstore favourite, and then I also love  Dior and Chanel

3. Favourite flower: Lilly or Rose

4. Favourite clothing store: Primark, Topshop, and  New Look.

5. Favourite perfume: I adore the Miss Dior Eau De Parfum- the pink one; I also love Chanel COCO Nior.

6. Heels or Flats: Oh I love both! But I would have to pick flats as they are so much easier to walk in.

7. Do you make good grades: I have amazing grades!

8. Favourite colours: Blue, Red... i'm starting to like a bit of pink here and there.

9. Do you drink energy drinks: No, I just really don't like the taste!

10. Do you drink juice: I drink juice all the bloomin' time.

11. Do you like swimming:I love it! I find it so soothing and relaxing.

12. Do you eat fries with a fork: Sometimes.

13. Favourite moisturiser: Elemis Daily Mattifying Moisturiser it's amazing.

14. Do you want to get married later on in life: Yes, of course!

15. Do you get mad easily: It really depends what it's about.

16. Are you into ghost hunting: Yes, I believe in ghosts all the way

17. Any phobias: Urm, i'm scared of bridges, and the immobility of a joint. They are my main ones.

18. Do you bite your nails: No!

19. Have you ever had a near death experience: I don't think so.

20. Do you drink coffee: I've never tried it! I know, i'm a disgrace to human kind, haha!