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Fake Tan Convert- Bondi Sands Review
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| I use Bondi Sands with my St.Tropez mitt |
I'd never been a massive fake tan lover until recently. Because I am naturally pretty pale, I always used to use gravitate towards body moisturisers with a hint of self tan in, mainly because I was scared of looking orange and wanted something natural. However, I was/am rubbish at keeping up with moisturising my body! When I had tried a *proper* fake tan, it was always one of the cheaper options on the shelf and therefore would just end up looking streaky.
However, after getting fed up of how pale I was, I watched a few fake tan routines on YouTube and decided to bite the bullet and buy the Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam. For some reason I always thought this was going to be expensive however I was pleasantly surprised to see it only retails at £14.99. I actually bought it when it was on offer so i got it for around the £11 mark, even better!
I bought the light/medium shade and had read that it was quite light, but still kept it on for only 3/4 hours the first time I used it just in-case. I now leave it on all night and wash it off in the morning, to get a darker and longer lasting tan and I love it! I am a massive self tan convert. I love the colour, it never streaks (always use a mitt), i don't find it stains my sheets and i really like the coconut smell. It also fades so nicely and I am never left with patches even after 5/6 days.
I now fake tan almost every week and i'm even considering getting the dark shade for the summer. If anyone else is wanting to get into fake tanning but is apprehensive i would highly recommend Bondi Sands!
What's your favourite fake-tan?
Catherine x
Everyday Makeup Routine
Where do I start? I haven't written a blog post in such a long time. *Edit- I wrote this a few months ago then forgot to post, doh!* I've been so busy with life and working that this little space went to the back of my brain and just wasn't a priority. I want to get back into the swing of things though and that starts now! So i'm going to ease myself back into it with an updated everyday makeup routine. This is the makeup I've generally been wearing everyday for work, so it needs to be quick and easy! I don't have the time (or effort) to be spending ages on my makeup at 7 in the morning!
Base
This is a decent enough primer, i'm not wowed by it and probably won't repurchase but it helps make my makeup last that little bit longer.
This is still my go-to foundation. I change which foundation I use quite a lot, but always come back to this one whenever I want something that I know will look good no matter how badly my skin is behaving (which believe me is a lot at the minute!) and that i know will last.
Still not found anything better, still my favourite. Simple.
Rimmel Match Perfection Loose Powder- Translucent
Rimmel Match Perfection Loose Powder- Translucent
I like to use this to set my under eyes and it works really well. Not cakey and looks natural, just what I want!
I had a stint of trying out different powders when i ran out of this previously, often much more expensive. However for one reason or another, I just haven't got along with them and so its back to the trusty Stay Matte.
Face
Benefit Hoola
One of my all time favourite bronzers, great for both all over bronzing and contouring, as it's matte and not too orange or brown.
Mac Well Dressed Blusher
Another product that no matter what, i always end up coming back to. Such a reliable colour and for the amount of times I've used it, there's still barely a dent!
Nars Copacabana Illuminator
First off, this is such a beautiful highlighter! Although it may seem pricey, I think it is so worth it and actually is good value for money. You get a lot of product in the tube and only need the tiniest amount, so I can see this lasting me a very long time. This gives such a nice glow to the skin and has a much more natural finish than a powder highlighter.
Eyes & Brows
Soap & Glory Archery 2 in 1 Brow Filling Pencil & Brush- Blondeshell
I get fed up with my brows fairly quickly and always change up what i'm using. At the minute, i'm back into this and really liking it. It's the perfect colour for my eyebrows, keeping them looking natural yet defined.
Maybelline Brow Drama- Dark Blond
I can now no longer do my makeup without setting my brows. This one sets them well and adds a hint of colour, so can also be used just on its own if your natural brow game is strong.
Maybelline Brow Drama- Dark Blond
I can now no longer do my makeup without setting my brows. This one sets them well and adds a hint of colour, so can also be used just on its own if your natural brow game is strong.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
On a typical work morning, I don't bother with eyeshadow. Just a quick curl of the lashes then a few coats of mascara to give long and voluminous lashes. Perfect!
Lips
Stilla Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick- Perla
At the minute this is my perfect nude/pink shade, I'm obsessed with it! The formula and finish are also amazing as it's matte but not drying yet still lasts all day. I can see me wearing this for a long time!
At the minute this is my perfect nude/pink shade, I'm obsessed with it! The formula and finish are also amazing as it's matte but not drying yet still lasts all day. I can see me wearing this for a long time!
Catherine x
My Summer Holiday Makeup Bag
In a couple of days i'm going on my summer holiday, hoorah! And so i thought i'd share with you what i'm taking makeup wise for my week in the sun.
Base:
Base:
- Rimmel Lasting Finish Primer- Especially in hot weather makeup will just slide off my face so primer is essential.
- Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation- Normally once my skin has had some vitamin D it clears up and so i am hoping to use this only for the first few days of my holiday or in the evenings when i want a little bit more coverage. This is quite a light coverage foundation and therefore is perfect for summer.
- Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer- This goes everywhere with me to cover up spots and under my eyes.
- Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer- An extra concealer incase i need more coverage under my eyes or things needs brightening up.
- Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder- I like to have glowy skin in the summer however i don't want to look oily.
Face:
- Bourjois Bronzing Primer- I really love this product and so i'm hoping that if my skin is behaving i can just wear this and concealer for my base as it slightly evens and bronzes the skin.
- Nars Laguna Bronzer- This is my favourite bronzer and is essential in the summer for me.
- Soap & Glory Solar Powder- It might be a bit excessive to take two bronzers however because my Laguna is so low i want to have a back up just in case, yanno? And besides i do love this powder as well.
- Nars Orgasm Blusher- This is a gorgeous blusher that looks amazing with a tan.
- Nars Highlighting Blush Powder in Albatross- Highlighter is essential for me in the summer and as this looks golden on the skin it will be amazing with a tan.
Eyes:
- Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette- I can use this for my eyebrows and if i want a little bit of eyeshadow in the evenings.
- L'Oreal Paris Miss Manga Mega Volume Mascara- No matter what i always wear mascara and on holiday it is no different.
Lips:
- Topshop Lipstick in Infrared- Summer is for bright lips and so this is very appropriate.
- Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick- 12- Although they may seem similar, these shades of lipstick are my favourite for the summer and this one is less orange and more coral than Infrared.
- Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick- 107- My favourite red which looks amazing with a tan and is perfect for the evening with a black or white dress.
- Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick in 03 Peche Cosy- As the name suggests this is a gorgeous peach for when i don't want something as bright as the other lipsticks.
- Tanya Burr Lipgloss in Chic- I'm not normally a big fan of lipglosses however i am obsessed with this and so it has to come with me.
Brushes:
- Real Techniques Blush Brush
- Real Techniques Multi Task Brush
- Real Techniques Setting Brush
- Real Techniques Buffing Brush
- Real Techniques Contour Brush
- Real Techniques Essential Crease Brush
- Mac 217
- Zoeva 317 Wing Liner
Can you tell i like Real Techniques? ;)
I don't know if this is excessive for some people but for an over packer that likes to cover for all situations, this is good for me haha! It all *just about* squeezes into my 'My Warpaint' makeup bag which i looove! I now can't wait to be on holiday!
Catherine x
5 Minute Natural Makeup - Summer Ready
As much as i wish i could, i cant go out with zero makeup on; my brows just need some attention! and besides, doing my makeup is something i really enjoy. However there are days when i can't be bothered to slap on a load of makeup, especially in the summer. Recently, my skin has been behaving quite well and with inspiration from Lisa Eldridge, i've stripped back my makeup and i love the results!
Much to my surprise i've been loving the look of my skin with no foundation, opting first for primer (Rimmel Lasting Finish Primer) to slightly even my skin tone and help everything last and then concealer (Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer- Fair 1) on any blemishes, redness and under my eyes. I also like to add another concealer (Rimmel Wake Me Up Anti- Fatigue Effect + Radiant Glow Concealer) under my eyes to add extra coverage to my awfully blue under eyes and brighten things up there, especially due to skipping foundation. I recently bought the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge and i've been liking blending in my concealer with this. Got to powder to set this in place (Rimmel Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder - 001 Transparent) and that is base done in under two minutes!
Much to my surprise i've been loving the look of my skin with no foundation, opting first for primer (Rimmel Lasting Finish Primer) to slightly even my skin tone and help everything last and then concealer (Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer- Fair 1) on any blemishes, redness and under my eyes. I also like to add another concealer (Rimmel Wake Me Up Anti- Fatigue Effect + Radiant Glow Concealer) under my eyes to add extra coverage to my awfully blue under eyes and brighten things up there, especially due to skipping foundation. I recently bought the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge and i've been liking blending in my concealer with this. Got to powder to set this in place (Rimmel Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder - 001 Transparent) and that is base done in under two minutes!
Eyebrows time and as I mentioned in my natter about the Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 Palette i've been using Frisk with the Zoeva 317 Wing Liner Brush to keep the brows defined but natural. Back to the skin and sometimes the only thing i've been doing is dusting bronzer (Soap & Glory Solar Powder) all over the skin and then building it up on the cheeks and temples, often with the Real Techniques Multi Task Brush which is a dream!
However sometimes I also like to add a little bit of blusher to my cheeks (Mac Powder Blush- Well Dressed) and a touch of highlighter (Nars Highlighting Blush Powder- Albatross) to the tops of my cheekbones, my cupids bow and whatevers left on the brush down the nose and in the centre of the forehead as highlighter is my current obsession.
A quick curl of the lashes (Shu Umera Eyelash Curlers) and then a coat of mascara (L'Oreal Miss Manga Mega Volume Mascara- Black) before often finishing with the Tanya Burr Lipgloss in Chic which is a perfect peachy, pinky nude for spring/ summer. If your normally a stubborn matte lipstick kinda gal like me, give this lipgloss a go as it will definitely make you change your ways and opt for gloss a lot more.
This makeup is perfect for the summer or when your in a rush but can still be stripped back by not adding the highlighter or extra concealer and looks so natural, fresh and pretty.
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| Sorry for the slightly washed out lighting! |
Catherine x
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