MY 10 MINUTE FACE

  

Before beginning my internship 2 weeks ago I was definitely one to not wear makeup every day. Especially with it being the summer season there's nothing better than having a makeup free and fresh face as much as possible. But since I am in an office environment every day and  I can't deny that I love getting dressed in a smart and business attire.

It's great finding little gems which I can wear every day without my skin freaking out, but most importantly finding products that last all day while looking natural and feeling lightweight. This speedy makeup routine features only a few key products and takes a maximum of 10 minutes to complete. That's what I love most about these products is that they are all very natural, so there is no worry about harsh lines or spending a long period of time blending and blending. 

PREP

Every morning I begin with a cleansed face using my usual skincare routine. I then follow up by moisturising my face with the 'Body Shop Seaweed Mattifying Daycream'. This gives my skin nourishment while also getting rid of any dry patches that I tend to get around the perimeter of my face.What is great about this moisturiser is that it doesn't leave you with an oily/greasy residue on the skin. Even though I have quite dry skin on the perimeter of my face I tend to get oily around the center of my face, especially when I’m wearing makeup.

BASE

I start off by using the ultimate concealer of all drugstore concealers. The Catrice ‘Liquid Camouflage Concealer’ is my absolute favourite for covering any imperfections and to even out my skin. For such an affordable concealer it is very comparable to the high end concealers, especially the ‘Mac Pro Longwear Concealer’. I have a detailed post written on this concealer here. I focus the concealer more on the center of my face and blend it outwards. Around the perimeter of the face I use the 'Bourjois Paris Bronzing Primer'. This is a mouse type consistency and is great for bronzing up the face as it is more on the warmer side. I love to set this bronzing primer with the ‘Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Give Me Sun’, this is the perfect bronzing shade for creating both a natural and dramatic look depending on what you are going for. It blends effortlessly and gives you a perfect bronze glow no matter what skin tone you have. To set the center of my face I have been using a combination of the setting powder and the banana powder from the 'Makeup Revolution Ultra Contour Palette'. I give this a light sweep down my nose, over my upper lip and chin and with that I am set for the day with no worry about getting oily.

EYES

To prime the eyes, I use my ‘Mac Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Soft-Ochre’. I don’t know how this product works but it’s a must for anyone who has oily eyelids like I do. Without any base my eyeshadow wouldn’t even last an hour, so using this product is a must and cannot be skipped.

For eyeshadow there is only one palette that does everything, my ‘Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette’ has every shade I could want for a natural eye, no matter if I want a matte or shimmery look. I always use my trusty ‘Primark Liquid Eyeliner Pen’ to line my upper lash line with one quick swipe. I have had this for months now and it is still as good as it was the first time I used it. Every other eyeliner pen I have used dries out after a month, so when I found this little gem I was just blown away. Primark has really outdone themselves with this beauty product for just €2.50. Mascaras differ for me as I am always looking out for the best of the best, I always look for a mascara which separates my lashes while thickening them as much as possible. I always grab my ‘Maybelline Falsies Mascara’ as it does just that in seconds. There is no worry with the mascara transferring to the under eye area throughout the day. It is almost waterproof without the torture of spending hours removing it at the end of the day.

BROWS

For the brows I always use my ‘Sleek Eyebrow Kit in Light’. This is the ultimate dupe for the ‘Benefit Eyebrow Kit’. From the packaging to the layout and even the longevity of the product itself. The consistency of the ‘wax’ is creamier in texture and application. Therefore, you have it lasting all day without the hard waxy tug on your eyebrow hairs when sculpting and filling the brows.

LIPS

On the lips I use the ‘Primark P.S Love Matte Long Last Lipstick in Nude‘. It is the perfect nude shade with a hint of pink undertones which is appropriate for everyday and there is no need to spend time lining the lips and being worried about re-applying it constantly throughout the day. This lipstick doesn't dry out the lips like other matte lipsticks. It has a creamy texture and the longevity of this lipstick goes beyond any drugstore lipstick I have tried in the past.

Hope you enjoyed this post on my quick everyday makeup routine,

Love Rouxella x

The Body Shop "SPA OF THE WORLD" Collection

Well ladies, The Body Shop have come to the rescue and gave us the ability to treat ourselves and give ourselves that spa feeling in the comforts of our own bathrooms. When I heard about this collection I thought it was a perfect idea as most of us love pampering ourselves. There is nothing better than being able to sit down after a long week and having a major pamper session. And now the amazing people at the ‘The Body Shop’ have given us the opportunity to get that luxurious spa like treatment at home. The concept of this collection is using ingredients from different parts of the world and this collection contains 3 rituals (Relaxing, Revitalise and Blissful).

This Collection includes all the necessities such as a Bath Milk, Creams, Message Oils, Exfoliants, Masks and even a Body Mask Brush. The body shop described this Collection as “WE KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF ‘ME’ TIME, SO WE’VE CREATED A LUXURIOUS SPA OF THE WORLD™ RANGE INCLUDING BATH MILK, CREAMS, MASSAGE OILS AND EXFOLIANTS. WITH A RELAXING, REVITALISING AND A BLISSFUL RITUAL TO CHOOSE FROM, YOU CAN BRING THAT #SPATHROOM EXPERIENCE DIRECTLY INTO YOUR HOME!” - The Body Shop

SPA OF THE WORLD Egyptian Milk & Honey Bath 250G

First of all, how cute is the litlle wooden spoon it comes with? The formulation in the bag is a powder, you add 2/3 spoonful’s into your bath and this will then foam a little and after a few minutes it turns the water into a milky type consistency. It contains three oil extracts which leaves the skin feeling smooth. The milk ingredient used in this formula is sourced from Egypt and leaves the body and mind in total relaxation mode. // Here

SPA OF THE WORLD Massage Oil 170ML

This Massage Oil is available in 4 different scents, each belonging to one of the 3 rituals. All used for relaxing and soothing our body and minds to its full extent.

Thai Lemongrass (Revitalising Ritual)

Thai lemongrass is used for revitalising the body and mind due to its scent which is well known for boosting vitality and awakening the senses. The purpose of this message oil is to use when you want your body and mind to feel re-energised. // Here

French Lavender (Relaxing Ritual)

From the theory of King Charles VI of France and his love of filling his pillows with lavender in order to fall into a deep and peaceful sleep. Lavender is well known for its ability to relax the body and encourage a sense of well-being. // Here

Tahitian Orchid (Blissful Ritual)

This formula is a blend of Vanilla with ylang ylang and also patchouli, which results in a scent which tantalises the senses and entices the body and mind. This oil is meant to leave you in a state of happiness and bliss. //  Here

Polynesian Monoi (Blissful Ritual)

An idea from the women of the Pacific Islands, these women cherished Monoi to get that luscious and glowing skin and hair. A perfect blend of coconut oil and tiare flowers to bring the body and mind to a paradise filled with luxury and bliss. // Here

SPA OF THE WORLD Body Clay 200ML

The clay range is used all over the body in order to get rid of any dry skin cells to allow the rejuvenation of new skin cells and to also tighten and firm the skin. There are two types of Body Clay's available:

Moroccan Ehassoul (Revitialising Ritual)

A skin firming body clay which contains Ehassoul Clay. This Ehassoul Clay was treasured by the Moroccan Women. This is a mineral enriched mask and is perfect for allowing the skin to feel more firm and tightened. As it is part of the Revitalise Ritual, it is used to really re-energise the body and mind and leave you feeling refreshed. // Here

Charcoal Body Clay (Relaxing Ritual)

We all know that charcoal is a well-known beauty secret for drawing out all the impurities in the skin. This body clay is used in order to draw out not only the impurities in our skin but the tension and stress we tend to feel now and again. This as a result is meant to leave the body and mind feeling relaxed and really loosen up that tension that tends to build up in our body's overtime. // Here

SPA OF THE WORLD SCRUB 350ML

Scrubs are amazing when we want to take off all that dead skin and old tan and even when we want to feel like a new person with baby soft skin. There are 2 different types of Body Scrubs available in the range.

Dead Sea Salt (Revitalising Ritual)

This Scrub contains high mineral content and the salt crystals in this scrub are more on the coarse side so it used for the body and may be too rough for the facial area. It leaves the skin feeling fresher and it really encourages circulation to give that rejuvenated look and feel to the skin. // Here

African Ximenia (Relaxing Ritual)

This body scrub has the ximenia oil from Namibia which is taken from the ximenia fruit seed which results in a rich luxurious oil. Use this exfoliator to truly relax and step into a world full of tranquility. // Here

SPA OF THE WORLD Japanese Camellia BODY CREAM 350ML (Relaxing Ritual)

This Body Cream is used to soften and really moisturise the skin from the camellia oil which was taken from the Japanese women in the 8^th century. This body cream hydrates the skin and leaves it feeling nourished while transporting you to a place of relaxation and peace. // Here

SPA OF THE WORLD Hawaiian Kukui CREAM 350ML(Blissful Ritual)

This cream is formulated based on the Hawaiian women and there constant exposure to such intense sun rays, the women of Hawaii have for years used the kukui oil in order to keep their skin looking and feeling nourished. This cream is rich, luxurious and leaves the body and mind feeling truly indulged. // Here

SPA OF THE WORLD BODY CLAY BRUSH

This brush is amazing for us ladies/gents that love to indulge just a little bit extra and prefer to use a brush to apply creams and clays. This is perfect for that ultimate spa feeling and for us ladies/gents that hate getting their fingers and nails into their creams and clays. // Here

(DISCLAIMER: All photos are taken from the body shop website.) To check out any of the products mentioned make sure ye go over to The Body Shop website. // Here

Hope ye enjoyed this post,

Love Chelsea x

My Skin Secrets!

So this is a post i always wanted to do and loved reading these posts on other peoples blogs, doing new things to help my skin which is in no means perfect, but in reality whose is, everyone finds something which they don't like about their skin!

These tips are something i will always use and have done me well so far, i hope!

First thing is something that is my holy grail product! It is the tree tree oil from the body shop! This stuff is amazingggggg! You can use your fingertip to apply one drop to the skin which is what i do or use a cotton bud, this drys out the oil from the spot and it reduces the spot greatly. I am repurchasing this forever i'd say and I just wish they did a deal where if you bring back 3 or 4 empty bottles you get one free or something like that! I also just found out that you can add 3 or 4 drops to a bowl of hot water. Cover your head with a towel and steam for a few minutes.

I change my pillow cases very often as bacteria and the oil from your face can as disgusting as it sounds build up. So i could get two sleeps on each side but normally i just wash it every time i have a shower. I do find that this does work and i always feel that it is way more hygienic.

The most important thing is drinking plenty of water. Hydration can leave the skin looking dull and very sickly, It also makes fine-lines and discolouration more prominent. Drinking water throughout the day hydrates the skin and gives it that glowy look that we all love and crave! what i do is make sure i bring a 500/750ml bottle of water with me to school everyday and have a glass at diner time too. I can tell that when i have breaks from school my skin doesn't look as good.

Try and eat skin loving foods such as almonds, avocado, spinach, blueberries, carrots, oranges, salmon, walnuts and the most exciting thing i found is that chocolate is good for the skin, cocoa hydrates the skin making it more firmer and glowy looking, it has a potent type of antioxidant and the best is dark chocolate above 70%.

I have also started to drink green tea, i usually have a cup before i go to school and i fell my skin has gotten a lot better and I'm not as stressed as i normally feel which is an extra bonus. Green tea is meant to help with wrinkles and the signs of aging, this is because of the antioxidant it has in it and their anti-inflammatory activities. It also show that it reduces sun damage from studies.

ALWAYS wash your makeup brushes, i always wash my foundation brushes after every use but id get 2/3 uses out out my eye brushes with just a quick clean. My favourite brushes have to be the real technique brushes from the amazing samantha chapman. ( New blogpost on them soon). What i also use to wash my brushes is the johnsons baby shampoo. This is amazing at washing my brushes and its at a very affordable price.

Hope you enjoyed this post,

Love Rouxella x