Cosy nights with the best books.
This post is going to be more lifestyle based as i am going to present you with my top 3 books.
I've tried to be more creative with my photos in this post, so let me know what you think!
Now, as you may know, my all time favourite book is All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven. This book had my in tears just because i had finished the book and i wanted it too never end. You become emotionally attached to both Characters (Violet and Finch). It's a perfect read for any teens and young adults! I recommend this to everyone. I actually have a whole blog post based on this book.
If you're looking for a nice quick read i would recommend Girl on Tour by Zoe Sugg. I managed to read the whole thing on my flight home from holiday. I can confirm i was fully sucked into this book if i managed to read it all in one go! I never do this. Its a great book again aimed at teens and young adults. Honestly, i only purchased this being a fan of Zoella however it is a really nice read!
Finally, If you're not really into stories or serious books and you're a fan of Shane Dawson (who isn't) then you need to check out I Hate Myselfie by Shane Dawson. This book is hilarious yet super interesting. This is also a quick read so it's perfect if you have a busy lifestyle.
I hope you enjoyed this slightly different post. Please leave your book recommendations in the comments so i can check them out!
Caitlin
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Good morning/afternoon/evening... I've been stashing away my empty products to share my views to you lovely people.
The struggle is real... i really want to paint my walls white as i'm having to fake white walls with white paper and its so much effort!
I've collected 12 products as i didn't want to make the post too long or short (and i ran out if space to store them)
What I Loved! (Will repurchase)
- Glamglow - Volcasmic matte glow moisturiser. I adored this moisturiser. it felt amazing on the skin and made it so smooth. Now the best feature of this product is the scent...O.M.G... It smells like sherbet and it's just delicious!
- Soap and Glory - Sugar crush body scrub. Again this is another product that smelt amazing! It reminds me of summer and is perfect to use before shaving or tanning.
- Colourpop - No filter concealer. For the great price, this concealer does not disappoint! It has medium coverage and hides blemishes. I loved this concealer to use under the eyes to help hide my dark circles.
What i liked (But wouldn't repurchase)
- L'oreal - Smooth sugars nourish scrub. This was a very nice scrub and felt gentle on the skin. It just didn't WOW me unfortunately. It was nice to use.
- Dermalogica - Daily microfoliant. This product was quite interesting and i enjoyed using it. it didn't seem to make much difference the skin however.
- Lacura - Calming toner. I actually picked this up at aldi as a last resort to toner as i had ran out and didn't fancy making a trip to town to pick up some more. I actually quite enjoyed this toner and i might possibly purchase again if i run out and need a toner quickly. It was super affordable too.
- Neal and Wolf - Flexible styling spray. This hairspray lasted me forever! it was a great hairspray however the product wasn't dispensed well and i had to keep shaking it in order for the product to spray out.
- The Body Shop - Shea butter scrub. This product made my skin feel great after using it. I found it to become quite messy and i felt the grains were to fine to actually be scrubbing my skin.
What I didn't enjoy
- The Organic Pharmacy - Antioxidant lip balm x2. I found this product to be very runny and they just didn't do much for my lips and sometimes made them worse.
- Caudalie - Micellar cleansing water. I hated the scent of this micellar water. The product its self was okay but ii personally didn't like the scent.
- AVEDA - Thickening tonic. I didn't seem much difference when using this product and therefore i don't see the point in repurchasing.
That's all for today. I hope you found this post helpful!
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What product do you always repurchase?
Caitlin
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Yasss... I am so excited to share this review on the Rimmel Insta Fix setting spray. This is actually the 2nd setting spray I've ever owned... I know... I know. I don't know how I managed to cope, especially in the heat we've been having. They're so refreshing and also a life saver!
Now Rimmel claim that this product:
- Locks makeup in place for up to 8 hours
- Prevent colour from smudging or setting into fine lines
- Prolong the wear of makeup in one application
I can't promise that the makeup is locked in for 8 hours however it definitely does make your makeup stay on longer than usual. The mist is very fine and easy to apply without flinching and getting your mascara EVERYWHERE! You get double the amount of product (100ml) compared to my Barry M setting spray which is super helpful as you won't have to repurchase as much. Even though the mist is fine i would still recommend letting your mascara dry before applying as i is very wet and can sometimes make your mascara end up under your eyes.
This lovely setting spray retails for £6.99 which in my opinion is super affordable for the amount of product you get. You can purchase this beauty here.
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What are your go to setting sprays?
Caitlin
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Perfume: It adds the perfect finishing touch to your day/night ahead. For us females, we look for a perfume that gives us that feminine, clean and sometimes a little flirty scent and feeling. If you're trying to impress or simply just want to feel good, a perfume can help soo much! I never used to wear perfume simply because i just forgot, but now i keep one bottle aside my makeup so i won't forget to spritz it on before leaving the house; most have beautiful packaging so they look great on display as well!
I recently received this beauty sent from Bzzagent to review. The lovely perfume i was sent was Amazing Grace from Philosophy. I would first like to bring attention to the simple yet effective packaging! The minimalist style gives you the impression of innocence and i think this reflects the scent superbly. The scent is a mix of feminine and musky. It has notes of beautiful bergamot and marvellous muguet blossoms. I feel this scent could be used both day and night so you can get a good use out of this bestseller!
Like the name says, it's an 'Amazing' fragrance and the freshness is perfect for anyone and everyone!
If you're interested in purchasing this fragrance you can click here to take you to the product on Feel Unique. The beauty retails for £34 for 60ml which i think is super affordable compared to most over fragrances.
That's all for today.
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Caitlin
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Just another review! I thought i would mix things up and steer away from beauty today. I received this box of cereal to review from Bzzagent recently and i'm going to review it for you!
I actually took all these photos with my smartphone for this post as i wasn't actually going to do a blog post on it. Either way i hope the quality is okay.
My first thoughts was that the cereal on it's own was actually quite tasteless and dull. It went soggy fairly quickly which i don't particularly enjoy. However for and organic , healthy cereal what did i expect?
I decided to add some berries and sugar to add some flavour and colour. This made it much more enjoyable to eat.
Overall, paired with a refreshing glass of OJ and berries this makes the perfect breakfast to start off the day. It is affordable and therefore i feel it's a great value for the price.
If you're looking for a new breakfast to try or perhaps a healthier alternative this is a great option!
Thanks so much for reading!
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What's your favourite cereal ?
Caitlin
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Freebies... don't we love em?
Every month i save up a collection of free stuff that i have acquired through links and groups on the internet. Every month is different, one month could be great (Like this one) and the next could be crap.
The lovely people from FreeSamples.co.uk send me over a couple of care packages with some great goodies in them. The yummy bits and didn't make it to this post , but trust me, there's nothing better then being surprised with a bar of chocolate every now and again. This month they sent me to sample :
- Benefit - They're Real mini
- L'Oreal - Shampoo sachets
- Murad - Exfoliating cleanser mini
- Rituals - Body cream satchet
- T2- Tea bag
Bzzagent is another product sampling company i use. I usually very rarely get campaigns from this company however when you do you get full sized products! I've been extremely lucky to get 4 campaigns this month. One of which i did not get accepted for as the places had already been taken before i seen the email , the campagin was for the new Daisy Love perfume by Marc Jacobs so i was pretty gutted. Anyway i can't complain as they are free. This month i got a box of Kellogg cereal (which you will have seen on social media). I also was sent the Rimmel Fix & Go setting spray to review and a bottle of Amazing Grace perfume form Philosophy. Overall i have been extremely impressed with Buzzagent!
Some of you may know that i also take surveys which are rewarded by gift cards. I redeemed a £10 M&S card this month. With that i bought a shower gel and eye makeup remover. I also redeemed a £5 Amazon gift card which i bought a book i have been wanting to read for a while.
The rest of my freebies were from links and offers i found on the internet. From O2 Priority i manged to bag myself 3 sets of Malibu face creams and lip balms( Using my own phone and my parents). I also was sent 3 Chapsticks to review. Sopost sent me the Sanctuary Spa moisturiser to review and i ordered the Venus Snap and Aussie sample from SuperSavvyMe.
I hope you enjoyed seeing my monthly freebies and i really recommend you try freebie hunting for yourself!
Caitlin
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Only gone and forgot i had these photos for this review. I actually forgot to write this post up for a while but lucky for you i found the photos. Enjoy my review on the Rimmel Match Perfection foundation.
If you guys weren't already aware i am part of a community called Buzzagent where you can sign up and occasionally get sent an item for you to review. I was fortunate enough to receive this product for them to review on their site however i thought i would also share my thoughts on here for you guys.
The shade i requested was slightly too light for me so i am most likely to save this foundation for autumn/winter when i am not self-tanned.
I would say this foundation is a medium coverage but feels super light on this skin. The product lasts well on the skin and keeps the face looking flawless.
Overall if you are looking for a nice, affordable drugstore foundation i would recommend this for you to try.
I won't drag this post on any longer as i find some blog posts that are super long tend to loose my interest quicker.
I would love to know what length of blog posts you prefer. Do you enjoy the longer or shorter posts?
I would really appreciate your feedback for my future posts.
Thanks for reading!
Caitlin
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Prom! I have my prom next Thursday and i am super excited! I actually decided to do my own makeup for prom therefore i bought some news products to use on my makeup look. I thought i would share a lil makeup haul with you so you can see some of the products i will be using. I am thinking about doing a photo diary from the night so keep an eye out for that.
For my base makeup i wanted to try the Maybelline Superstay Full Coverage Foundation and the Revolution Conceal and Define Concealer. I wanted makeup that was great coverage and quality and didn't break the bank. After these two products were Jeffree Star approved i knew i needed them in my life. I regret buying such a light shade as now i can't fake tan but oh well! Both of these products are amazing and if you would like a more in depth review let me know.
For eye shadow i purchased the Douce Palette by Juvia's Place. I seen Nikki Tutorials rave about this brand and i wanted a pink eye look for my prom and this palette spoke to me. The pigment is insane; as you can see from the swatches. My favourite shade has to be the beautiful pink shimmer! The texture is creamy and so satisfying to touch when swatching.
Finally (and the product i am most excited about) is the Unicorn Lashes in Majestic AF. Can we all take a second to admire these beauties? This is what will bring my look together and really make it pop. They feel amazing and are definitely the best pair of lashes i have ever owned. I can't wait to put these babies on.
I hope you enjoyed this haul. If you would like a tutorial on the look i create (I will be posting on my Instagram) then please let me know as this is something i would love to do.
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Hey! How are you guys? As you can probably see i have revamped my website...AGAIN! I just wasn't a fan and after hours...and I mean HOURS of searching for a theme i was happy with i finally found this one. I added my own little touches and deleted what i didn't like, i think i'm finally happy with how it looks. What do you think? Is there any advice you can give me? Let me know!
Without any further rambling i present to you my (Very Late) May favourites!
Makeup
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow : While writing the name of this product i did actually call it Brow wiz... If you can't tell i really loved this product and i am desperate to purchase more brow products from Anastasia Beverly Hills ; i also just woke up from a nap. The product is super creamy and even my mum became obsessed (stealing it every time i left my makeup unattended) I had to buy her one for herself. It looks amazing and i had never used a pomade before and i can tell you it is super easy to use!
Rimmel Insta Fix & Matte : I purchased this beauty at Boots on a whim. If you love a flawless matte look and a powder that feels smooth on the skin this is it! I honestly look forward to applying this powder to my face to set it. I actually hit pan pretty quickly though but this occurred after i put this in the post. I don't think this is awful and it doesn't outweigh how great the product actually is i just think you would need to repurchase frequently if you use this everyday but hey, it's affordable to that isn't too much of a problem.
Barry M Mist & Fix Setting Spray (Matte): This is actually my first ever setting spray... I KNOW GURL, i know. I don't know where this has been all my life but i always thought they didn't do much. Boy was i wrong. My makeup stays on sooo much better and longer. I have actually been getting into dewy makeup recently therefore i think i will purchase the dewy version of this setting spray as it is affordable.
Skincare/Body Care
Nivea Sooth & Protect Lip Balm : This little guy might look average and no big deal BUT let me tell you how AMAZING this lip balm is. My lips are the most annoying thing ever and they always crack in the left corner and it hurts so much. I could literally yawn in the morning and they rip, only in that corner. This lip balm saves my life. I lather it on and it instantly relives them and the healing process speeds up so much quicker. I know many people who rave about the Nivea lip balms and i can confirm i am now one of those people.
Skin Chemist Rose Quartz Lip Plump : Does this product plump my lips? A little bit. Does this product make them feel fresh and beautiful? YES. I've put this product in here because i'm addicted. Once I've applied a little bit i cant stop. I love the peppermint on my lips and i cant even describe the sensation, It isn't tingly it's something else.
Zoella Hungry Hands Hand Cream : I usually save this hand cream for the winter as it is a gingerbread scent however every month i change up my makeup , skin and body care. I let my little brother pick out my body care for the month of may and he chose this hand cream. You either love or hate this scent and i am a lover. The hand cream is not thick and is quite thin.I love this and i am a huge fan of Zoe!
That was my May favourites. I went into a little bit more detail in this post. What did you think? Do you prefer the short snappy posts or ones like this?
I also set up a new Instagram @Caitpaigexo strictly for my blog. I haven't posted yet but i would love for you go go follow.
Ahola! I seriously need a sit down session where I plan out my blog post as I've been all over the show with this blog. I will say though that i have been pretty busy. I had a dance competition last Monday (hence no upload) and then i had my actual dance exam as well. So basically dance consumed me, but don't i'm back now!
Any way, today's post is a very late Look Fantastic beauty box and your probably going to get another one for May really soon.
Whats In the Box?
My Thoughts...
I won't lie... I don't mind this box. The box smelt AMAZING because of the soap. I was happy to finally receive a decent make up product as we never seem to get much so the mascara was something to look forward too. I was over the moon with the Glamglow mask and the cleansing balm as this is something I've been wanting to try. The Nuxe product was nothing special and the cleansing pads are a product I've had my eye on.
Over all i would give the box a 4/5 stars and i feel i will get good use of the products. Next months theme is 'Beauty Bazaar' so maybe we will get some more make up?
Thanks for reading! What was your favourite product in this months box?
Caitlin
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By now, especially if you read beauty blogs, you must have heard about the brand The Ordinary. They are well known for their affordable, yet really good quality products. The products are affordable due to the simplistic packaging, however i quite like the simple look.
I recently earned a gift card from Toluna for The House Of Fraser. I had never shopped here before and i was pleasantly surprised to find that they stocked The Ordinary and i finally gave in and decided to try out something from the brand. I chose the serum foundation as it sounded pretty interesting and the word 'serum' made me think it would be good for the skin.
I will advise you to choose a shade lighter than you think you are if choosing a shade online as i soon realised the shade i chose is too dark for my skin colour. I will however be able to use this shade when i am tanned.
The foundation applied nicely and gave a medium coverage.The foundation does oxidise and the bottle can get quite dirty quickly.
The product felt lightweight on the skin and comfortable to wear.
As you can see above the coverage is quite good and makes the skin look smoothed and flawless compared to the hand without any product on.
The foundation retails for £6 which is an extremely good price and i am very happy with the foundation.
Have you tried any products from The Ordinary Before?
Caitlin
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Oh how thankful i am to have discovered this product all thanks to Trnd! If it weren't for Trnd i would have never known about this life saver!
If you're anything like me, you know the struggle of drying our hair. I HATE it with a passion. It's tiring, boring and takes about 5 years just to dry. I'd love nothing more than to just let it air dry but then my hair seems to appear greasy quicker and isn't the nicest to sleep with.
Before
Now, that was until i found the amazing product which is the Batiste Blow Dry Accelerator. This miracle claims to speed up the process by 30% and leaves hair looking smooth and protected from the heat. What more could you ask for?
After
I can confirm that this product does everything it claims!
I am so so so happy that i now know about this product. I now dread drying my hair less as i know i wont be there for long. The packaging is gorge! Mainly because i looove the colour. I need Batiste to come out with a giant version of this as i never want to run out!
Overall I think this is great and that anyone who find drying their hair a chore should 100% give this a go!
Caitlin
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Honestly... I have no clue what happened to the quality of the photo above. I did use a Instasize to edit these pictures, which i haven't done before, maybe its that?
I was recently sent a few products from the brand Your Good Skin for a 28 day challenge using their skin concentrate. I've decided to try out the other products and now i want to give you a full review and let you know whether you should go out and try it.
I was sent the Skin Concentrate, Rapid Rescue Treatment,Calming Cleanser and Day Cream.
This Serum had a lot of claims. It promised to transform my skin in 28 days. The first time i used it... BAM spot. Now I cant say that it was the serum that did this but i did find quite a coincidence. I didn't feel that it did much however after using it again but with all the other products i will say it was much better. The packaging was very good. It came with a little box which was magnetic, i felt this was really nice. The serum was quite thin and therefore was great for in the morning and night.
Loving the use of alliteration in that name... okay ill stop letting my English GCSE work into my blog. The cleanser is blemish clearing which is what i need right now! My skin felt nice and fresh after using, which is the best feeling ever. My make up was removed well in my opinion and i didn't see any after cleansing. It truly is creamy which i felt was really nice and relaxing to apply.
I didn't really know how to feel about this, other than I THINK it works? The product was gel, which surprised me as i thought it would be a cream. My eyes did start to sting a bit after i applied to a blemish on my nose however this did go away quite quickly. The gel did make it very refreshing which was nice. My skin did become a little stiff where i applied but that didn't bother me. I applied to a small blemish and in the morning it was gone however i think this may have just gone naturally.
I am not too sure how i feel about this cream. I think that it's great that it has SPF as that is a great quality for a day cream. Unfortunately, the cream made my skin a little red which i don't think anybody wants in the morning when they're going to school/work. I will admit that the cream was hydrating, which is what i expect from a moisturiser. My skin was very smooth and nice to touch.
Over all my skin felt amazing after using the products together. My skin felt clean and smooth and i would recommend using the products together for the best results.
Thanks for reading!
Caitlin
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