While working can be tiring, it does have it's perks when you have a bit of extra money to spend it on yourself. Here's what I've been eyeing up to spend my wages on this month.
Read about my day out in York and the great food I had.
You'll have to take my word for it when I say I really enjoyed it; the potatoes were lovely and the curry, being something I hadn't tried before, was really nice to eat with the bit of bread that came with it. I wish I had some rice to go with the rest of the curry because it was really tasty and I think I'll be trying to remake this curry myself soon.
I thought it was time I share with you some more of my favourite artists and bands at the moment.
My top picks: Karma Seeker, Do you know me?, Birth certificate & Mess Around
NOTHING BUT THIEVES
LEWIS CAPALDI
JORDAN MCKAMPA
HARRY STYLES
CORELLA
After buying and testing a few new skincare products recently, I thought I'd share my thoughts with you.
SUPERDRUG NATURALLY RADIANT HOT CLOTH CLEANSER
SUPERDRUG NATURALLY RADIANT DAY CREAM FOR NORMAL/DRY SKIN
THE ORDINARY AZELIAC ACID SUSPENSION 10%
THE ORDINARY HIGH-ADHERENCE SILICONE PRIMER
With summer coming to an end, I thought I'd share with you some of the bits I've spent my money on recently before I head back to uni.
FASHION
BEAUTY
HOMEWARE
SOME ADVICE
THROW YOURSELF INTO IT
DON'T PANIC! EVERYONE'S IN THE SAME BOAT
SIGN UP TO AS MUCH AS YOU CAN OR WANT TO
A BISCUIT TIN IS THE WAY FORWARD
LECTURES: DON'T SIT IN ONE SEAT
MY FRESHERS SURVIVAL ESSENTIALS
This has been a very slow summer of reading. A lot slower and unproductive than I would have hoped. Nevertheless, here are the reviews and summaries of the books I've read recently.
WHAT'S A GIRL GOTTA DO? (SPINSTER SERIES #3) // HOLLY BOURNE
★★☆☆☆
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE // MITCH ALBOM
★★★★☆
S.T.A.G.S // M.A.BENNETT*
★★★☆☆
If I could do 1st year again what would I do differently? Here are some goals I want to set myself to make sure I have a fab year at uni.
I'm sure there is more I want to accomplish this year, some that I've not even thought of yet, but with these five goals, I hope my second year at uni will be even better than the first.
Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge
Morphe Bronzed Mocha Palette
The Body Shop Blending Brush
Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalene Solution
Zara Mustard Frilled Jacket
Oliver Bonas Marble Geometric Phone Case
Here's a run down of all the products by brands that are perfect for paler skin that are also fab and cruelty free.
FOUNDATION
THE FULL COVERAGE: KAT VON D 'LOCK IT FOUNDATION'
THE EVERYDAY: THE BODY SHOP FRESH NUDE FOUNDATION
THE BARELY THERE: THE BODY SHOP ALL-IN-ONE BB CREAM
OTHER
THE ULTIMATE CONCEALER: COLLECTION LASTING PERFECTION
MY ULTIMATE CONTOUR PICK: SLEEK CONTOUR KIT
TRANSLUCENT POWDER: SOAP & GLORY "ONE HECK OF A BLOT'
Shop for products mentioned here:
Here are some of most loved and most-reached-for cruelty-free skin care products when my face is in crisis.
A big transitioning point for me when it comes to cruelty-free is the skin care; skin care is something I regularly like to switch up. Luckily, almost all of my favourite skin care products are cruelty free and which made my life much easier when switching out those that weren't cruelty free. For me, my main problem is retaining moisture along with battling the odd breakout and so below you can find all the products I find work a treat!FOR DRY SKIN DAYS
THE ORDINARY 100% PLANT-DERIVED SQUALANE
NIP & FAB DRAGON FIX SERUM
THE BODY SHOP VITAMIN E OVERNIGHT MOISTURE MASK
WHEN MY HEAD BECOMES A SPOT MINEFIELD
THE BODY SHOP 3-IN-ONE TEA TREE FACE MASK, EXFOLIATOR & WASH
SOAP & GLORY NO CLOGS ALLOWED EXFOLIATING MASK
LUSH TEA TREE TONER TABS
Shop the products mentioned/cheaper alternatives below x
"THERE'S LESS CHOICE"
"IT'S MORE EXPENSIVE"
"I CAN'T FIND AN ALTERNATIVE"
In this What I Ate In A Day, you can see what I eat when all I want are some fail-safe favourite comfort foods.
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
TEA
Lock It Foundation Ingredients
Glycerin
Silicones
My Review
The Lock-It foundation promises 24-hour transfer-resistant coverage and a smooth finish. With high pigment levels to boast full coverage to even out your skin's complexion.
I have had this foundation for many years now. As a pale girl with dehydrated dry skin that also can be oily over time and have the odd breakouts, this hasn’t caused my skin any issues and has become a firm favourite of mine for the full coverage looks.
I purchased the shade Light 44 Cool and it’s a perfect match to my skin, very similar to my previous L’oreal True Match in 1C Rose Ivory (before I went cruelty-free). It was described as having a matte finish which is something I usually stay away from. But, from trying it on in the store, to experimenting with coverage and layering at home, with a good moisturiser and primer, this wouldn’t be a problem for my skin.
If my skin is overly dry one day, there is some visible clinging to dry areas but, as my skin produces more natural oils, it becomes more natural and less noticeable.
Is the foundation full coverage?
It's an easily buildable foundation and, while the formulation is thicker than any other foundation I've used before, it doesn't feel heavy on the skin but instead feels surprisingly lightweight.
I also believe this foundation stands the test of time. When on a night out with this one and, 8 hours or so later, the only thing to have budged was my eyeshadow; everything else was intact and not much shine was showing through. While I can’t vouch for the 24-hour claim, I can definitely say it will last your nights out or long days. The claim of “transfer-resistant” I think is hard to know. I would say there is transfer but nothing dramatic and with a high-quality powder to set it in place, it passes the test.
With it being a full-coverage foundation, I definitely recommend removing this with an oil-based make-up remover. The Body Shop Camomile Butter has been a staple for me to remove full coverage foundations. I also think it’s necessary to make sure to double cleanse; follow up with a cream cleanser, toner and your favourite moisturiser to make sure all makeup has been removed and avoid breakouts the next day.
Is Kat Von D Foundation good for oily skin?
My skin is combination and becomes oilier over time. I think this is a foundation that is good for both oily skin and drier skin types. For those with oily skin, using a oil balancing face wash and mattifying primer before applying this foundation will definitely give you the best wear and coverage out of the foundation.
Does Kat Von D Lock it foundation oxidize?
I have noticed on occasion a slight darken of the colour of the foundation but nothing so dramatic that you would need to go a shade down to reach your natural skin tone. There great range of paler shades means that you can easily match to both your skin shade and tone, with cool, neutral and warmer under tones. This foundation is definitely lacking on the other end of the colour range and could do more to expand the darker shades to make this an accessible foundation for all.
Overall Conclusions
Value: 5/5 If you’re looking for your first higher-end foundation, Kat Von D is a great place to spend your money. The product lasts for ages and the packaging is of good quality. I think it’s definitely worth paying for.
Quality: 4/5 It’s definitely a foundation that performs well and ticks all the right boxes for a full coverage foundation. With some oxidisation and not always working with your skin, there is definitely room for improvement. But, again, a solid foundation choice to try.
Overall: 4.5/5
All in all, I feel this is a fabulous foundation that I will definitely be reaching for whenever I want a full coverage base and it was worth spending the extra money on a high-quality foundation.
Hope you're doing great,
Sarah x
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