The Exact Kylie Jenner Lip Liner | MAC Soar

2014 has been all about Kylie Jenner's lips. From how did she get them so big?! & What did she use?! And of course the big debate of did she or didn't she get them done? Personally I think she did...I have yet to see a tutorial that get's them exactly like her's...

Anyway moving on, There has been many suggestions on what she use. The top 3 are MAC's Velvet Teddy Lipstick, Whirl and Soar Lip liner. Trying to get one of these products is so hard. Everywhere is sold out. But when I saw ''Soar'' available on the MAC website I didn't even hesitate to buy it. 

I was very excited to try this lip liner out. I'm never the one to wear lipliners. Plus I only had 1 other MAC lip liner. When it arrived it wasn't what I expected. Brace yourself for the worst dry lips...

I was very disappointed with the colour. In this picture it looks like it has red undertones to it. And for me in real life it washes me out completely. Looking at pictures online it has more of a pink, mauve undertones to it. My lips are very pigmented so maybe that has a lot to do with it. Or maybe i just got a failed one? I have no idea! Let me know if you also think this is wrong. 

But what other lip liners have you tried? Every tried whirl, soar and velvet teddy before? Let me know! 

-Anna xoxo 

Full Coverage Foundations #3 | Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation

Back when I was on accutane - a acne medication for severe acne - my face obviously broke out to the max! Going through bottles of ''full coverage foundation'' and none of them really gave me the satisfaction, I cam across this little number. 

This to me is my all time favorite full coverage foundation. A little goes a long way and its very pigmented, great for covering redness and imperfections. This was my go to foundation whilst on that medication simply because how it didn't irritate my skin, didn't brake me out, covered all my acne and was very long lasting! 

Being a mousse texture foundation it's easy to blend and instantly gives a full coverage. It does has a slight fragrance to it but you can not smell it once it's on your face. Another good point is that this foundation has a satin finish. Great for those with dry skin! 

Available in 10 shades this retails for £34 and you can get it here 

Have you tried this foundation? Let me know! 

Until next time

-Anna xoxo 

On Your Christmas Wish List... | Charlotte Tilbury Wonder Glow

Charlotte Tilbury makeup is becoming one of my favorite brands. I think her products are amazing quality and very glamours! After reading many reviews of different products from her I decided to buy the Wonder Glow Instant Soft Focus Beauty Flash...primer? I like to call it? That's what I use it for, but you can wear it like a primer, mixed with foundation, over foundation or just on its on and it will give you an amazing healthy looking, sun-kissed skin. 

I mainly got this because of it's ''soft focus'' effect. It will vanish imperfections but still give you a luminosity look. It's one of them products that you need try in your life! It just makes your foundation look flawless and perfect! 

It has a golden undertones to it that gives you the most beautiful sun kissed look. The only downside I have for this is the fragrance. I'm not a fan of fragranced makeup (although lipstick/lipgloss doesn't count) It's not an overwhelming scent to it but you can defiantly notice it. But it doesn't brake me out! Win!

It retails for £38.50 and you can get it here 

Defiantly a worth on the christmas list! 

Until next time 

-Anna xoxo 

Full Coverage Foundations #2 | Tarte Amazonian Clay Foundation

The 2nd blog post about full coverage foundation features this little number. Tarte has been one of the most talk about brands in the last 2 years, and their 12 Hour Amazonian Clay foundation has been one of their best selling products. 

Being Tarte this foundation is very friendly to the skin. Using natural ingredients and has an SPF of 15 it doesn't go wrong for the skin. It's a semi-matte, buildable and has 16 shades to choose from. 

Again with this foundation is had a mousse, thick texture to it but when applied it turns out smooth and silky. It's defiantly on the medium to full coverage. For example, if using a beauty blender to apply you will get full coverage but applied with a brush you will get medium coverage. 

This is a great foundation if you have oily or normal skin. My combination skin did not like this. It showed dry patches on my skin and left my nose oily. I have to say that the power stay it great it did not come off after wearing it for 12 hours. I did find that I could feel this foundation on me. But I am really impressed with their colour range! 16 shades with cool, neutral and warm tones! Brilliant! 

You can get this foundation if your from the UK here for £32.50 

Overall I would't buy this again for me. My skin and this foundation just doesn't go well. 

Have you tried this foundation? What do you think about it? Do you want it? Let me know! 

Until next time

-Anna xoxo 

Cleansing Oils & Balms | Which One Is The Best?

I've been using cleansing oils a lot this year. I first used ''L'oreal Paris Skin Perfection Miracle Cleansing Oil'', I bought it simply because i've heard about cleansing oils and saw it on offer. After making good research I discovered that ''The Body Shop Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil'' was a big hit in beauty world. 

I love cleansing oils they are so quick taking off your makeup. 3 pumps and 3 damp cotton pads and all my makeup is off within 3 minuets! 

But are they better than balms? Balms have been here longer than oils, I think simply because people are afraid of using oils as cleansers. Some great cleansing balms are ''Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm'' and ''Emma Hardie Amazing Face Moringa Cleansing Balm'' 

When I was in Canada in September I forgot to take my cleansing oil with me. Knowing I loved the camomile cleansing oil I bought the balm version of it since I have never tried balms before and it was small and compact to travel with. 

So are balm the best? With this one, no. I found the oil a lot more easy to work with and quicker to use. With the balms you have to warm them up in your hands before and I just find that really hygienic even though my hands are clean. I also didn't like how it felt on my face, rubbing it in felt really greasy and doesn't feel like i'm taking off my makeup, but of course it did. 

For the price of £10 for the oil and £12 for the balm you couldn't go wrong for trying them. 

Have you ever tried any cleansing oils/balms? Let me know in the comments! 

Until next time 

-Anna xoxo 

The Best Exfoliator for Sensitive Skin!

When you have sensitive skin it's hard to find an exfoliator that doesn't irritates your skin. Well let me introduce you to ''The Body Shop Aloe Gentle Exfoliator for Sensitive Skin'' 

I've been using this for about 2 months and it's definitely the best exfoliator for my skin. The other exfoliator I used was to drying and harsh on my skin. It left my face feeling tight and an extreme flaky nose. 

The aloe in this helps calm your sensitive skin. It also hasn't got big exfoliating beads, it has small fine beads but just the right amount of them in it. 

It retails for £10 which I think is a bargain for this exfoliator! 

What's your favourite exfoliator? Have you tried this one? Let me know in the comments! 

-Anna xoxo 

When Your Bioderma Runs Out...

For a good 2 years now i've been using Bioderma every single day. It's so quick taking off your makeup/eye makeup and gives you such an nice refreshed feeling on the skin. But when the time comes, your Bioderma will run out...Luckily more brands have finally found out about the amazing cleansing water. 

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water has been raved so much this year that I just couldn't miss out on a review of it. 

Last year when I went to Paris I bought 2 big bottles of Bioderma that has lasted me nearly a good year! So when I used the last few drops of my Bioderma, I knew exactly what cleansing water I was going to get. 

If you don't know about Cleansing Waters, it's basically a makeup remover, can also use on your eyes. They are like makeup wipes but better! 

I was very happy with Garnier. They hit the spot when it comes to this product. Removes everything and doesn't sting my eyes! (Which I did find with their eye makeup remover, post about it ''Disappointing Products #1'' If you want to read about it) It's gentle and doesn't dry out the skin. For a steal of £4.99 you can't go wrong with it! 

Let me know what you think about cleansing waters? Do you like them or not? Ever tried Bioderma? Let me know! 

Until next time 

-Anna xoxo 

Easy, Fast and Flawless Tan in 60 Minuets

Sometimes you just can't wait overnight for your tan to develop. And you can't bare going out with your tan undeveloped or afraid of streaks happening. But now your troubles and worries have gone. Let me introduce you to FakeBake 60 Minuets Self Tan Liquid. 

This fake tan has changed my life. Even though I still love my St Tropez Tan it just sometimes takes to much time. FakeBake has this tan where it develops in just 60 minuets, after that you can jump into the shower and have a beautiful natural looking tan. 

It does say not to leave it on for over 3 hours unless you was a dark, patch tan. 1 hour - Natural Tan, 2 hours - Golden Tan, 3 hours - Dark Tan. 

It's so easy to use as you just spray it on, blend it in with a tanning mat, wait an hour and your done. Also it dried so fast! Once it's on it won't come off! 

What's your favourite tan? Any recommendations? Let me know! 

-Anna xoxo 

Full Coverage Foundations #1 - Vitchy Dermablend Foundation

Full coverage foundations are my life. I just love how handy they are for covering my scared skin from acne. Even though getting a full coverage foundation might be scary for some, how much is enough? Buildable? Cakey? Once you get a real good foundation you'll never look back. 

Let's start with the acne friendly one. This Vitchy Dermablend Foundation changed my life. It's a friendly foundation to those who have sensitive and acne skin. You only need a pea size amount of this and it will cover any imperfections. It also last up to 16 hours, although I would say more like 10 hours. It has ''Soft Focus'' effect on the skin to make it look flawless. And lastly it gives you a natural satin finish. 

The foundation has a mousse, thick look to it. Like Laura Mercier Silk Creme foundation and Tarte Amazonian Clay foundation. 

The downfall of this is the colour range. There are only 5 shades available. And most are dark. I have the lightest shade - 15 Opal - And I have to wear fake tan with it or else I can not pull it off. 

It ranges for about £16.00 in selective stores. 

What do you think about this foundation? Are you a fan of full coverage? Let me know in the comments or tweet me @Annalaleex 

Until next time 

-Anna xoxo 

Dry Skin Be Gone! - Garnier Moisture Match - Dry to Very Dry

It's always a struggle to find a good moisturiser for me. I've been through so many bottles and jars of moisturisers but i've never had any luck with them, until now! 

I was using Benefit's Total Moisture Facial Cream when I suddenly realised that it did nothing for me. I tend to get a very dry/flaky nose and every time I was using Benefit's moisturiser it only made my skin a tiny bit less dry, but always when putting foundation on it would cling onto my dry skin.  

I was watching some youtube videos and this one girl was using this moisturiser, and her skin looked so beautifully radiant and none dry when she applied this. Of course I went out and bought it. It retails for about £5.99 from boots.  

After only using it once I noticed what a big different it made! My skin was smooth and hydrated and there was no more flaky skin on the nose! Result! Also it isn't heavy or greasy on the skin as it absorbs right in. Would totally recommend to those who have dry skin. 

What do you think of Garnier Moisture Match range? Have you tried any of them? Let me know in the comments! 

-Anna xoxo 

Baking Blogging #1 - Easy Shortbread Recipe!

Baking is one of my favourite things to do. And for my 18th birthday present I got my very own Kitchenaid Mixer. I decided to blog my first use of the mixer to see how it is. The mixer is fabulous to work with! The only issue I had with it was the speed leaver was a bit stiff but i'll get the hang of it soon. 

Let's start with the Kitchenaid Mixer. It's a wonderful baking mixer for anybody. So easy to use and I would defiantly recommend it if you do a lot of baking. It's pricy though! Coming in at a whopping £370! 

I also got it in the ''Caffe Latte'' shade. Since i'm not a big fan of coloured equipments I thought this would be a good colour since it goes with everything. Also it has very subtle glitter! Love it!

Now for the recipe! 

First off this recipe only has 3 ingredients! Start off by pre heating the oven to 160C and use 50g of sugar and 100g of butter. 

Mix the sugar and butter together until nice and creamy. 

Next get 125g of plain flower. 

Adding the flower bit by bit to get the mixture nice a crumbly. 

After adding all of the flower, get the mixture into a ball using your hands. 

Roll out the dough, you can decide how thick or thin you want the shortbread to be. 

Cut them out using whatever you want to use. You can use christmas cut outs, great for gifts this christmas! 

Put them in the oven for about 10-15 minuets.

While cooling sprinkle sugar all over them.

Then your done! Put them on a plate and serve them up! How easy was that?! They are so easy and delicious to make, anybody can do them! I was thinking of doing lots of these as christmas presents. What do you think? Hope you will try these out! Tweet me at - @Annalaleex if you've done them! 

Until next time

-Anna xoxo