What i brought at the Beauty UK event in Birmingham

Hello everyone. So the other day i went to the beauty UK event at the NEC in Birmingham with my collage. Its an event that sells professional beauty products, things that you would find in a hairdressers or a beauty salon, they had a few well known brands like Dermalogica, NYX, china glaze and loads more.
I had some money for my birthday so i toke that with me and lets just say i don't have a penny of it left.

I went on the events website before i went so i could see what brands they would have, and when i saw that NYX was going to be there i was so excited, because people always go on about how good the brand is.
I got the the runway collection eye shadow pallet in caviar and bubbles i got this for £7.50 instead of £10, so it wasn't that much of a discount but i don't mind as i have wanted this pallet for ages, the colours are very lovely and all of them are very pigmented. I also got a jumbo eye pencil in yogurt, there was loads of diffident colours of these so it toke me a while to choose one that i wanted, in the end i choose yogurt because i thought it was lovely, its a pinky orangey colour that's very shimmery, i have used this ounce and it is very creamy and goes on to the lid very smoothly. i got his for £3.50 instead of £4.50.

I was just wondering around and i came across the brand Stargazer, which i had heard of before, they had some lovely eye shadows which i almost brought but i told myself no, as i had loads of new eye shadows for my birthday. So instead i had a look at the lipsticks, there was a lot of lovely colours, it toke me a while to decided which ones to get, so after about ten minutes and a hand full of swatches me and my friend decided on these two colours. 207 which is the lighter one (on the top) and 136 which is the darker colour (on the bottom) they look almost the same in the tube but ounce they are swathed they look totally different. 207 is a light bubble gum pink colour which is matte, its looking a little darker in the swatch picture and 136 is a fuchsia pink colour which has a nice shine to it. They were either £3 each or two for £5 so of course i got two.

My friend was buying some things from the Helen E counter so of course i had to pick some things up too. They were doing an offer 4 for £10 but i didn't want 4 things, so the lovely lady let me have the two things i wanted for £5 which is a bargain, because full price together these should have cost £17. So i got the powder blusher in bubble gum, it looks like a bubble gum pink colour in the pan but ounce it is swached  its more of a peachy pink colour. Its very pigmented so you have to have a very light hand when using this product, i did underestimate this the first time i used it and put way to much on the brush and i ended up looking like a clown, thank god for blending. Originally this should have been £7. I also got a lipgloss in strawberry soda, its a lovely peachy pinky colour with gold shimmer it actually reminds me of the NARS orgasm lipgloss. Its very pigmented and not sticky at all, this originally should have cost £10. And a good thing about Helen E is that none of there products are tested on animals.

I have needed a new pair of eyelash curlers for ages so when i saw these at the show for £1.99 i had to get them, i have used them a few times and they are very stiff so they are going to take a while to get used to. A brand that was there when we first walked in was called Amargan which is a hair brand, the man put a bit of there hair oil in my hair and it was lovely my hair felt so soft, so i decided to buy this set for £5, in there is a advanced styler oil which you put in your hair before blow drying,  i have used it ounce and it worked pretty well my hair was a lot straighter in the morning then it normally is, there is also just a normal hair oil which i s lovely and a hair cleanser which i suppose is meant to be like a clarifying shampoo ??
I also got this pro impressions divine after care cleaning lotion lets just say i miss read this i thought it was a after wax lotion but its not its just a cleansing lotion, but that's okay it was only £1, i haven't used it as i don't like the smell.
I also got some brushes from royal and landnickel but i couldn't figure out how to picture them. I got a tiny angled eyeliner brush which i have been using and i really liked it this only cost £2. I also got a bigger fluffy angled brush which is great for putting colour in the crease and outer corner, that also cost me £2.

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How Vitamins can Help your Skin

Hello everyone hope you are all well, today's post is going to be all about how vitamins help your skin. Everyday we have vitamins, weather is through are food or through taking vitamin tablets, you will be surprised how vitamins can make to difference to you and you skin.

Vitamin A

Antioxidants are essential for the growth and renewal of new skin cells. If you have vitamin A often it will  boost collagen production and promote skin cell turn over.

Foods with vitamin A- Dairy products and egg yolks.

Vitamin B

Vitamin B increases fatty acids in the skin, promoting exfoliation and firmness.

Foods with vitamin B- Yeast, eggs, liver and vegetables.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C builds a block of collagen, it gives out protein that gives the skin its structure, tone and elasticity.

Foods with vitamin C- citrus fruits, broccoli, peppers, berries and tomatoes.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is essential for the development of skin cells.

Foods with vitamin D- Egg yolks, salmon, fortified milk and other dairy products.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E has antioxidants that helps build and maintain healthy skin tissue.

Foods with vitamin E- Wheat germ, leafy greens, nuts and whole grains

Fat

Fat is also an important nutrient for the skin and the health of the whole body. Its is necessary for supple skin and soft shiny hair.

Foods with fat- incorporate unsaturated fats, such as monounsaturated fats found in olive oil and avocado, with omega-3 fats, found in fatty fish and some seeds.

I hoped this post helped you to understand what vitamins can do to your skin and body. They are very important for you and your body and should en-vole everyone in your diet, weather it is through food or tablets. 

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My Favorite Pastel nail polish's

Hello everyone today's post is going to be all about my favorite pastel nail polishes.

Collection hot looks nail polish in Button Moon
I absolutely love blue nail polish, it looks great on my skin tone. These collection nail polish's are lovely the formula is great, the brush is really nice and big and its so pigmented, it only needs two coats to get a perfect opaque look on the nails. Its a lovely pale pastel blue colour which has no shimmer in it. This is a great colour  for summer and i love wearing it.

MUA nail polish in Natural Days
Pink is another really lovely colour i love wearing on my nails, i own so many different shades of pink it is ridiculous, but one shade of pink i have never owned is a pastel pink which is stupid as i love pastel colours. So the other day i thought it was about time i brought one, so i decided to get this one from MUA as they are getting a lot of  hype recently. I put it on my nails almost as soon as i brought it home, it is a little sheer so it needs three to four coats to make it opaque, which im not that bothered about. Its a lovely pastel pink shade that has no shimmer in it and its perfect for summer.

Nails inc for instyle nail polish (no name)
The swatch is actually coming about a bit darker than it is, the colour in the bottle is the exact colour of it.
I love this shade sooo much every time i wear it everyone complements me on it. Its a lovely periwinkle shade which has no shimmer, its very pigmented you only really need one coat of this to get an opaque look, but i like to apply two just to make sure it stays on my nails for longer.

Models own polish in Lilac Dream
This one is also coming out darker in the swatch. This is one of my favorite polish's ever, the colour is so beautiful and its so pigmented it only needs two coats to make it opaque. Its a lovely pastel lilac colour that has no shimmer in it, it looks great on the nails and its perfect for summer.

Collection hot looks nail polish in Fruit Loop
Guess what, this one  is also coming out darker in the swatch, stupid camera. Anyway this is a beautiful pastel peach colour that again has no shimmer in it, as i said before these collection nails polish's are great, the brush is the perfect size and there so pigmented, this colour is great because it makes you look really tanned.

So these are my favorite pastel nail polishes, what are yours ??

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What i Got For my Birthday

Hello everyone, today post i will be sharing with you the presents i got for my birthday. I will just be showing you the beauty and fashion things as i thought that is what you would be most interested in. My birthday was on the 17th may and i was 17, just encase if you were wondering.

Urban decay naked 2 pallet.
You don't understand how much i have wanted this pallet, everyone goes on about how good it is and can conform that it is very much so. The colours are very neutral and great for everyday i would have liked a few more darker colours but other than that this pallet is beautiful. I also really like the brush that comes with it, not to keen on the lip gloss though. I absolutely love this pallet and thank you soo much mom :)

MAC eye shadow in woodwinked
I have wanted to try a MAC eye shadow for the longest time, so i thought i would put this on my birthday list, as people say it looks great with blue eyes. Its a lovely browny shimmery colour that's very pigmented, soft and velvety. I have used this ounce and it looked great. My beautiful little cousin got this for me, thanks Jess.

LUSH 9 to 5 cleansing lotion
I wanted to try this because Codie from Codie Louise was talking about it in her April favorites video, so i decided to put it on my birthday list. I have used it ounce or twice and it works really well, it smells horrible but other than that it is a great cleanser.

Revlon nearly naked foundation in ivory
I have wanted to try this as lots of people are raving about it, i thought it would be great for those good skin days, i used it on my birthday and it is very light in coverage so it doesn't really cover much, i need to use this a few more times before i decided if i like it of not.

LUSH Eau Roma water toner water 
If you saw my latest empties post then you will have seen that i finished a bottle of this, so i asked my mom to get me one for my birthday and she did, she got me the big bottle which was really nice of her. I love this toner and i don't think i will be trying another one for a while

Tangle Teezer original in bubblegum pink
I have wanted to try this for a while as lots of people say its so good, so i put it on my list and my lovely big brother brought it for me. I have been using this everyday and its great its very gentle on my hair and it makes my hair feel very soft.

Hollister body spray in solana beach
My cousin had this at her house and it smelt amazing so i decided to put it on my list. Lets just say i am obsessed with this body spray its bloody amazing, Its very fruity and fresh its a great summer scent, it kind of smells like strawberry's. I love this body spray.

Yankee candle mango peach salsa, 3x tarts, large candle, sample.
This is my favorite candle ever it smells so amazing, i am not very good at describing scents so this is what it says on the website; Sweet and zesty … juicy mangoes and peaches livened with citrus, ginger flowers and pink pepper. I you haven't smelt this candle you have to.

River island love crop top
I went into Birmingham with my mom the other week and i choose some clothes for my birthday and this is what i chose. I saw this top on Gracie from uglyfceofbeauty Youtube channel and i loved it, so when i saw it in store i was like 'i need this !!' they only had one left and it was in my size, it was fait. I wore this the other day, its very soft and comfy to wear all day.

River island Stripy shirt.
I saw this and i thought it was lovely so i decided to try it on and it looked even better. I love how the stripes are all different, it adds a bit of interest to the top. Its kind of sheer so i have to wear a top underneath.
I also got the river island molly jeggings in black, i didn't take a picture of these because i sure you all know what black trousers look like, they are mid rise and they fit me really well, my mom almost brought me another pair but they didn't have my size. I also got this white top with birds on it from river island i thought it was lovely and it looks really nice with the jeggings. I didn't take a picture of this because it was in the wash (sorry).

Topshop black studded bag
I really wanted a new bag and as soon as i saw this i new i needed it, it is the perfect size and lets just say i love this bag. Its great quality and goes well with every outfit. It has these lovely gold studs on the one side, which i really like and i think that is what drew to the bag.

New look purse
I really wanted a new purse because my other one was getting really old. This one is lovely, the only thing is that there isn't enough card places which i very annoying. Its a really lovely pale pink nude colour with cold studs on the front.

I also got some money for my birthday and this is what i brought with some of it the day after my birthday.
Maybelline gel eyeliner in 01 intense black £7.99 (buy one get one half price offer)
This is my favorite eyeliner and my other was starting to dry up so as i had the money i decided to pick it up. Its very black and lasts on my water line for a long time as long as i set it with black eye shadow.

Maybelline the falsies flared mascara £7.99 (but one get half price offer)
People always say how much they love this mascara so i decided to pick it up, there was like three versions of this, i had no idea which one to get, so in the end i decided to get this one as the brush looked the biggest, but im actually not to keen on the brush its really big and the bristles are really far apart, but i will make it work.

MUA nail polish in Frozen Yogurt superdrug £1
I really like the new nail polish's by MUA i think they are really nice, i already have two but as they are only £1 i really wanted to get a few more. I have seen a lot of people mention this and another light green colour in blog posts and i really wanted them both, but they only had this one. Its a lovely purple colour with a hint of blue to it.

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Birthday NOTD #15

Hello everyone. So on Friday the 17th may it was my 17th birthday and this was the nail polish that i decided to wear. I wore the collection hot looks nail polish in Button Moon which is a lovely light pastel blue. I love these nail polishes because the brush is nice and big so you can almost do your hole nail in one stroke, i also like this because its very pigmented and it only cost me £1.79. Then i decided to put models own nail polish in Indian Ocean over the top, as this is a really lovely colour, it is a blue purple duocrome shimmery Polish, that is actually quite sheer so that why i put the collection colour underneath.

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My Favorite Lip Balms

Hello everyone, today's post is going to be all about lip balms. Everyone loves lip balms so today im going to be showing you my favorites. I have tried my fair share of lip balms and these are my picks.

Vaseline Aloe Vera
This lip balm is one of my favorite and has been for a very long time. Even though it dosent really moisturise my lips its just really nice to put on when my lips need a little bit of something. This is great to put on underneath lipsticks. Aloe Vera is my favorite scent because i think it smells really lovely, the original one is a bit boring, so i don't really use that one, but i do also really like the cocoa one, its smells amazing !!
Because this has petroleum jelly in it, it can be a very versatile product, you can put it on any dry skin and even on you eye lash's to help make them grow.

Nivea lip butter Raspberry Rose 
This lip balm is so lovely, it smells amazing just like raspberry yogurts. Its so very moisturising and lovely to use on the lips, it dose leave you lips looking a little white but that's fine by me. Again its lovely under lipsticks and this one really dose moisturise your lips. I really do love using this balm and really want to pick up some other scents.

Carmex strawberry in a tube
This is definitely one of my favorite lip balms, i use it every single day when i am doing my makeup, so my lips are nice and conditioned before i put my lipstick on. It moisturise my lips so well and it smells soooo good just like strawberry laces, if you haven't tried this scent you HAVE to !!

Carmex original in a pot
Carmax again what ?!?! Yes, well this is very different to the one in the tube, the formal of the lip balm is a little different its a bit more thicker, its great to put on your lips when they are feeling very dry and its a great night time lip balm to put on before you do to sleep. The first time you use carmex it dose tingle a bit but after you have used it for a while it dosent happen again, so don't let the tingeling put you off because carmex really is a brilliant lip balm.

Whats your favorite lip balm ??

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Products i Have Used up #7

Hello everyone, today i have an empties post for you, i have used up quite a lot of products this month and im not actually showing you all of them.

Aussie Dual personality conditioning gel spray
I really loved this product it was very conditioning and made my hair feel really soft and look very healthy. I really enjoyed using it and im said that its finished because i think its been discontinued so i cant buy it again :(
VO5 ultimate hold hairspray
I brought this because it was cheap and the bottle is massive but i kind of regretted it because its not that good and i didn't want to buy a different one until this had finished, this bottle lasted me a good 6 months. the hair spray is alright it did its job but its not the best one i have ever used. I don't think i will buy this again.
Batiste fresh dry shampoo
Everybody loves dry shampoo, right. Im not really a fan of any of the other scents so i either buy this one or the original one. This is great just to freshen your hair up when its feeling a little greasy, or if you are just way to busy to wash your hair, if you haven't tried this already, wear have you been living ??
Next diamonds body spray 
I love the perfume version of this, so my mom brought me the this, and some other things from the range for me when i got my GCSE results last year. It was alright it didn't smell exactly the same as the perfume which was kind of annoying, but it was still nice to use to freshen my self up through out the day.

Nivea soft moisturising cream
If you have been reading my blog lately then you will have seen me mention this in quite a few of my posts, that's because i love this product so much, im sad its run out and im definitely going to be buying another one. If you would like to now more about this product click here to see my evening skin care routine.
Lush eau roma water toner water
I love this toner so much and im sad its gone, but actually i have had this for about four months which is really good considering i use this almost everyday. I will definitely be buying this again as its not that expensive, like some lush products can be.
Garnier body intensive 7 days soothing lotion
If you have seen my second from last haul then you would have seen me mention the gel version of this and i must say im not a fan, this is much better.The bottle has lasted me a long time and and i think im going to buy this again and give the other one to my mom, as that one kind of irritates my legs and i need something for sensitive skin like this one.
Next diamonds body wash
Again i got this from my mom last year. Its smells the same as the body spray. It was alright nothing special, i wouldn't buy it again but it was nice to use.

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