FOTD: Neutrals and Coral

Morning lovelies!

I've got a Face of the Day post today as I've had a bit of time to fuss around and take pictures in the morning recently. i always think it's nice to know what people REALLY use on their face despite reviews they've produced.

Here's my FOTD before I had my hair dyed back to its natural colour:

It's quite a simple every day look, there was minimal fuss and I kept with my neutral eye colours and used a few summery coral colours to keep in the with sun that had actually arrived in the sky!

The Benefit Groovy Kind of Love set was bought last Christmas in their seasonal collection. It had a bit of everything that I couldn't resist and contained a few neutral eyeshadows that I needed to test out! Plus it's a great travel kit as it has almost everything you need.

Everything else used is shown below; Beauty blender, Vichy Dermablend in Opal, Lasting Perfection concealer in 1, Bourjois Chocolate bronzer, Inika Mineral Blush in 04 Peachy Keen, MAC Studio Fix powder, UD 24/7 Liner in Smoke, They're Real mascara and Gimme Brow styling gel.

I've been using my beauty blender a lot recently, it's a new addition to my stash and it took some getting used to but now I'm hooked!
It gives such a perfect finish (after a bit of work) and I love how natural and even the coverage is from it. You can see below in the super close picture of my forehead how even and flawless this is.

After using the blender to apply Dermablend and the concealer i dusted on the Studio Fix. It's quite a heavy powder but I've been using it recently to use it up; it's looking a bit tired and I want to get my next Back to Mac lipstick asap!

Next I applied the bronzer and blush to my cheeks to attempt some mild sculpting of my face and then ran Gimme Brow through my unruly brows. I've found mine have got a lot more temperamental recently!

Then I used all 4 of the colours in the Benefit palette building up from the lightest all over the lid, the middle two colours blended into the crease with the gold shimmer in the centre of the lid. Then I used the darkest colour to line underneath the eye and the outer corner of the upper lid.

I love using the 24/7 liner in Smoke on my lower waterline as it is a perfect alternative to black for every day wear; I find it can be too heavy sometimes and I like to change it up. I bought Smoke as part of a set but I can honestly say I use it a lot more than I thought I would and I really love it.

Here I also applied two coats of They're Real mascara, I think it's one of the best out there but i do begrudge paying the £19.50 for it as I'm a mascara germ phobe and throw them out after 6-10 weeks. However you can often get them in deals or minis in magazines which I always pick up!

One thing that i seem to have completely forgotten to take a photo of is Cha Cha tint from Benefit. I used this on my lips for a natural looking stain which lasts a few hours. I never use these as much as I should and need to get into using the minis i have of them as the colours are lovely and can be built up from a wash to a strong coloured stain.

What do you think of my FOTD? 

It's a general every day look for me and I love switching between neutral palettes to mix things up. Which is your favourite palette of the moment? Do you use the stains from Benefit?

L xxx

Rimmel Wonderfull Mascara

Morning lovelies!

I've got a mascara review for you today. This was an impromptu purchase as I had no idea that Rimmel had a new mascara out a few weeks ago which deserves a slap on the hand don't you agree??

This beautiful bronze coloured mascara caught my eye though and I knew it was destined to be mine.

Rimmel are one of my favourite mascara producers mainly because they work perfectly at separating and coating my long lashes and do so for a very reasonable price, even more so when they're a new launch and have money off or come in a deal and I just can't resist.

I have loved other high end mascaras such as Lancome and Benefit's They're Real but because I have a bit of a phobia of eye germs I am OCD about throwing out my mascaras after 3 months MAX, sometimes its 6 weeks if I feel it's getting a bit horrible. Weird I know, but spending £20-30 on a mascara just isn't feasible for me however much I'd love to do it!

I love that Rimmel always get their crown in on a product, it's so typically them and you don't need to see any part to know that it's Rimmel.

This Wonderfull mascara contains Argan Oil. I assume this is to help the condition of your lashes and also keep the mascara formula free from drying and clumping for longer, which would be a good idea. The ultra-Flex brush hugs lashes from root to tip to ensure even coverage of the product.

To me the brush is very similar to They're Real, its a plastic comb like brush and is quite common nowadays as it seems to be the best for separating lashes and giving an even coverage without clumping. 

I really like this type and although it's not a fluffy volumising brush I think it does a really good job:

My lashes are pretty well separated and lengthened and don't seem to be clumpy or stuck together at all. Even my lower lashes being a lot shorter have an even coverage and my upper lashes have been lengthened quite a bit!

As always, another great mascara from Rimmel. I don't think I've ever had a bad one from there and although the formula does seem to be less clumpy I'm yet to see if the argan oil has an effect on how quick it dries out or if it has conditioned my lashes. I will have to report back on that one when it's empty! I'm never sure if adding any type of oil is worth it or just a gimmick though seeing as they have moisturising properties you can't really go wrong can you.

Have you tried Rimmel's Wonderfull Mascara? What do you think of the addition of Argan oil?

L xxx

NOTD Ciate Fade to Griege and Cheeky Chat Me Up Nail Paint Tongue and Cheek

Hey All

I love painting my nails and when they are painted I tend to bite them less. I've got a massive collection and seem to easily forget what colours I have in there. I usually end up with a feature nail when I paint them usually involving glitter but when my housemate gave me this nail polish I couldn't resist pairing it with a neutral colour to brighten it up.

I love the coral tone against the purple grey. Both polishes apply easily in two coats giving a smooth opaque finish. I always use a top coat as I find my nails don't dry very well otherwise.

Cheeky Chat Me UP Nail Paints isn't a brand I've heard of but it's from Superdrug. I was surprised at the price of it. At £7 I do think the nail seems quite cheap. I had expected it to be a few pounds. Having said that the quality of the polish is good and the colour is amazing.

Have you tried Cheeky polishes? Do you do a feature nail manicure?

Love M

xxx

TMI tag

Hey

Hope you all had a great weekend. I spent mine in Exeter catching up with friends to celebrate a birthday and my friend finishing her PHD. My plans for a productive Sunday went out the window after I only managed 3 hours sleep on Saturday night.

The lovely Sarah formeverythingyoudontneedtoknowaboutsarah.blogspot.co.uk tagged us in the TMI tag. I love doing tags and haven’t done one for a while. I love being nosey and this was a good tag to nosey at.

What are you wearing?

Jeans, flip flops, t shirt and hoodie. I tiredtoday which means I dress lazily.

Ever been in love?

Yep

Ever had a terrible break up?

Yep. I usually stay in relationships that I know aren’t right due to wanting to cling on to something that used to be there which hasn’t resulted in messy break ups! 

How tall are you?

I think 5ft 9 ½

 

How much do you weigh?

about 10st 10 I think. I need to lose weight again really.

Any tattoos?

Not at the moment but the idea is very much in the pipeline.

Any Piercings?

Ear lobes, tragus, daith heart and triple helix. Trying to decide on what next.

OTP?

Google tells me this stands for one true pairing. This leaves me none the wiser on an answer haha!

Favourite show?

Hollyoaks, Game of Thrones, Criminal Minds, One Tree Hill.

Favourite Bands?

Spotify tells me my recently played are Vitamin String Quartet, Chasing Grace, Rae Morris, Bombay Bicycle Club, Bon Iver, Daughter, Chvches, The XX, The jezabels and Imagine Dragons.

Something you miss?

The other half. He's currently on a 6 week work stint in Gabon.

Favourite Song?

Chasing Grace – Run. My dad sent me this as he thought I’d like it. I ended up with it on repeat for a while. It’s a great song and reminds me of him! 

How old are you? 

25 

Zodiac Sign? 

Cancer

Quality you look for in a partner?

Honesty

Favourite quote?

You can find happiness in the darkest of places if one only remembers to turn on the light.

Favourite Actor?

Hmmm tough choice. I’m going Chris Hemsworth. Just because of Thor! 

Favourite Colour?

For clothes red or green, if I was just being asked probably pink.

Loud music or soft?

Again depends, normally loud but before bed soft!

Where do you go when you’re sad?

For a cwtch!! Or the gym to de stress.

How long does it take you to shower?

The shortest time possible. Like 5 minutes. Get in get out!

How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

This fully depends on my mood. If I’m tired 20 minutes but if I’m in the mood to look nice probably more like 45 minutes.

Ever been in a physical fight?

Nope. Though I do kickboxing so I guess that’s physical fighting.

Turn on?

Good shoulders

Turn off?

Cocky

The reason I joined YouTube?

I’m yet to embrace YouTube. I hate the sound of my voice. L and I started blogging as a way to justify our addictions.

Fears

Spiders. I’m getting better and can now trap them under a glass.

Last thing that made you cry?

Watched the fault in our stars last week. I was a mess

Last time you said you loved someone?

Last night. Skyping the Other Half 

Meaning behind you YouTube name? 

Our blogger name was decided as we wanted something that was a nod to the way we met. Hence CSI. The blog was originally make up, shopping and sharing cocktail recipes and stood for things we loved doing but it is now changing and has lifestyle and fitness posts too.

Last book you read?

Game of Thrones A Feast for Crows.

Last show you watched?

Royal Marines Commando School

Book you’re currently reading?

Game of Thrones A Dance with Dragons 

Last person you spoke to? 

My work colleague

The relationship between you and the person you last texted?

It was L. Close friend!

Favourite Food?

This is a hard one. I’m going for peanut butter kitkat chunky and cheetos jalapeño flavour.

Place you want to visit?

Iceland. And it’s book for January! I can’t wait.

Last place you were?

Work

Do you have a crush?

I hate the word crush. It makes me think of school! 

Last time you kissed someone?

Hmm proper kissed… two and half weeks ago. But kissed mates on the cheek this weekend.

Last time you were insulted?

Nothing sticks out. The guys said I looked like a country singer this weekend but proceeded to tell me that was compliment even if I didn’t agree ha!

Favourite flavour of sweet?

Mmmm Sarah reminded me of rhubarb and custards! I need to get some of those. Favourite sweets are probably pinballs or rowntree randoms and they are mixed sweets!

Favourite piece of Jewellery?

I have three, two rings from my parents. One was an 18th gift and one was my birthday present this year and a necklace from the other half.

Last sport you played?

Kickboxing

Last song you sang?

Skillet – monster

Favourite chat up line?

Something that makes me laugh

Have you ever used it?

Never used a chat up line. I prefer to just say hi.

Last time you hung out with anyone?

Last night I chilled with my housemates.

Who should answer these questions next?

Anyone who fancies it?

Thanks for tagging me Sarah. Loved being nosey at your answers. If anyone does this tag leave me a comment would love to read yours.

Love M

 xxx