Make up for more mature ladies!!

BEFORE (thankyou Elaine for allowing the before pic)!

 

 

As you can see from the before picture Elaine suffers from mild rosacea. It is a skin condition that affects the skin and causes facial flushing and redness. To disguise the redness i applied a primer by PIXI which has light particles in. Then I applied a foundation by BOURJOIS in no. 54, £10 (priced roughly, don't quote me on that)!!It is perfect for Elaine's skin as it is from their 'bio detox organic' range which means it doesn't contain any harsh chemicals that could flare the skin up any further. It is 98.8% made from natural ingredients so would be a good one to use if you have a skin condition or sensitive skin. It provides a amazing coverage as you can see! All i used was a pea size blob and with a sponge i gently went over the whole face! I then added a shimmery pink blusher to the apples of the cheek and swept outwards to highlight Elaines great cheek bone structure!! In my previous post I contoured my face, but on a more mature person this tends to look a bit too heavy so you can skip that part!

For the eyelid i went over the whole eye with a white shimmery shadow with a fluffy blending brush. As we get older our eyes seem to look a little more deeper set than they used to so using a white shadow over the whole lid helps draw the eye out and look younger in appearance. It also looks pretty and sparkly!hehe!

I then used a pinky eyeshadow and applied it a little higher than the crease, just under the brow bone to open up the eye more and add some definition! Then i blended a lilac shade on the bottom part of the lid from the inner corner of the eye outwards towards the centre. I then used a violet, purply colour pigment on the outer section of the lid and blended upwards from the lash line into the crease and again went slightly above.The secret is to blend a few different shades of the same colour, starting lighter from the inner corner and getting darker towards the outer corner. This tends to add more dimensions to the eye.

Next, I added a couple of coats of mascara on the top and bottom lashes, again from Bourjois! £8, which has an oscilating brush!!fancy eh!! Also i lined the top lash line with a grey eyeliner, as black would have been a bit harsh and over compensated the pretty pastel colours I had put down previously. This is a great photo as it shows how lovely and smooth the complexion looks and also how lovely and long Elaine's lashes are! 

This is the finished look! It is a nice soft look! I added a tiny bit of lippy in a shimmery mauve shade to complete the look.  No rosacea in sight, just healthy and glowing skin! 

Hope you like this!

Mali xx 

What i picked up on my shopping trip!

The Body Shop

As promised to the lovely girls at The Body Shop, Southampton, I am doing a post on this particular product which caught my eye!I picked this blemish fade night lotion out immediately, £7 as I have mild scarring from previous spots and this is supposed to minimise the appearance of post-blemish marks and discolouration, which sounds fantastic! I just had to try this product out!! I haven't used any yet as your supposed to put it on at night so when i have i will do a review on it! So if you are in the same boat you may be interested in this! I certainly was! So keep a look out for the review........coming soon!!!

   

Marks and Spencers

These are my new shoes from Marks and Spencers, reduced from £49 to £25!! Can you see how excited i am!!haha! I love them! I definately need a new camera to take better, clearer pictures! So sorry everyone if some pics are a little blurry etc! Eeek, can't wait to wear them!haha!

Did i say how much i love them?!! haha! They will go with anything! Leggings, for example as you see here! Also im thinking in the winter they will look lovely with a pair of tights, winter dress and big winter coat!! They will add a bit of funky glamour to any outfit!!

Revlon

I got this gorgeous 'photo ready' foundation from Revlon at superdrug, £9.99! It feels so smooth when applied to the skin! It gives a airbrushed finish and makes skin look dewy and flawless! I have mine in 010 Caramel! I will do a post on foundation soon so you can see what it is like to use and what amazing coverage it provides!

I bought a few more other bits and pieces, nothing related to make up, just a few essentials!hehe! I bought a black t-shirt from Peacocks for £4 and a couple of pairs of trousers and another pair of shoes shoes! Yes, another set of shoes! These were from marks and spencers also, £15 in the sale! They are pretty similar to the ones above but with a smaller heel!!haha! 

These 3 items were the highlight of my shopping trip though so i couldn't wait to share them with you guys! I will post more about them at a later date!! 

Hope you enjoyed! Byeee!

Mali xx 

These are a few of my favourite things!!!!

I love M.A.C! It is a great brand! I especially love this Studio Finish SPF35 Concealer in NW40, £13.50! Unlike a lot of concealers out there it doesn't 'drag' the skin and create more creases!It is so smooth and is very lightweight which is perfect for using on skin as delicate as underneath the eyes! It provides flawless coverage and eradicates any discolouration and imperfections!

This is my new puchase! I am soooo in love with it! My cute and fun cupcake necklace, £4.99 is from claires accessories! I team this with a pair of gold hoops and... Voila..im ready to go!!!

My absolute favourite! You can't beat a good pair of 'Wispies' by Ardell! These have an invisi lash band, which blends the lashes flawlessly with your own! They are lightweight and look remarkably believable, unlike some thick, heavy and spiky ones with huge black bands that are on the market these days! They don't make you feel like you have huge butterlies on your eyes and  are extremely comfortable! These are £5.17 give or take a few pennies depending where you shop!

This is THE lash glue to use, Revlon precision lash adhesive £4.99! It holds the lashes firmly in place, day and night for several days! Great product! Don't be alarmed when it comes out and its blue, it hasnt gone off!!! It's so you can see exactly where you are applying it but it does dry clear, trust me!haha! Plus it has a little brush applicator so you dont get big blobs on the lash band, as i have done repeatedly with glues that come in a squeezy tube!lol!

This is a mascara which really works wonders! I have extremely fine lashes but with it's '3D lash boosting tube technology' you can have longer, fuller lashes! Thanks to it's big brush, it grabs and coats every lash, even the little piddly ones in the corners !hehe! It is by Collection 2000 and is £4.99!

The Porefessional by Benefit, £23.50 is truly worth the money! It is the softest silkiest balm ever and just glides onto the skin, minimising the appearance of visible pores that if your anything like me will have, especially around the nose and under the eye area. It is so versatile too as you can also use as a primer, it is great to use before you put concealer and foundation on as it provides a smooth canvas which feels baby soft!

I love anything by URBAN DECAY!!!! It is such a fun and funky brand and this product is amazing!!!!

For perfect brows everytime, I present The Brow Box by Urban Decay, £16!! Mine is in Brown Sugar as i have dark hair and an olive complexion so this suits my colouring! It is such a cute little compact product. You get a pair of mini tweezers for those stray hairs that seem to just pop up, 2 shades of pigment, a mini angled brush to allow precise application and a sneaky little pot of wax hidden in the botton to set the eyebrows!!

Mmmmm, This is Natural collections vanilla treat time set! It is from Boots and for £10.20 you get a body spray which is refreshing, dreamy body lotion, soft shower cream and body polisher, although you can buy each one individually! I love anything sweet smelling and this certainly lifts your mood! Of course it does, you smell like cake for goodness sake!!! Hehe!

Last, but no means least i bring you the lifesaver for hair...dry shampoo,£1.59 from superdrug! Spray, rub in and brush out! What could be a more simple way to refresh and add oomph into your hair between washes! This is great for festivals, camping (or should i say glamping..haha)etc! I always have one on my dressing table as it has a funky bottle and looks good and one in my bag for on-the-go! I have the pink version as i love Love LOVE pink!!!

And that is a few of my favourite things!! I now will tell you that this is the second time i have written this as the first time i got to this point i clicked on something by accident and lost the whole lot!! Grrrrr! But i was soooo excited to share these products, lotions and potions with you that i just kept on typing away!!haha!!

Lots of love and hope you like it!

Mali xxx

What would you like to see?!!

Hello everyone!!

I have been having alot of people saying 'oh i love your blog' so i thought id ask....what would you like to see next on here!! Any ideas or suggestions please feel free and leave a comment!! (It can be anything, within reason ;)..haha!!)

More make up tips on certain looks?

or maybe some tips on eyelashes?

OR

Something completely different?!! Please comment below if u have any requests otherwise i will post just a load of random stuff!!!hehehhe!!

Mali xxx

My New Bloggy!!

Helloo!

Well I have finally created my new blog!! whoopeee!cant believe i have done it! Aren't I fancy!!!lol!!! xx