SEVENTEEN CHEEK STAMP BLUSH REVIEW - THE CHEEK OF IT

I'm not really one to go for blushers, but I thought I would give this one a try. This was a free gift after spending £5 on the brand Seventeen, in Boots. So, why would I not try it out?

First thing I have to say is that this blusher is such a natural looking tone. The shade I have is called 'The Cheek Of It'. The main reason that I usually avoid blusher is because I don't really like the blushed cheeks look. I remember the disasters I had with them when I was younger. I thought I looked good, but realistically I looked like I was constantly over-heated or embarrassed. It just wasn't a good look, as you can imagine. I don't think you can go over-the-top as such with this blusher because it is so natural looking. I mean, of course you can add far too much on, but if you accidentally put slightly too much on, it's easy to blend in and it is not the end of the world. I think it is the perfect blusher because it comes with a stamp which you just stamp onto your cheek. It only applies a bit of blush powder per stamp, so you would have to continually stamp to add too much.

This is definitely going to be my go-to blusher for the Autumn. It has little bits of shimmery glitter that help to highlight the apples of my cheeks, which I love at the moment because I love the highlighted cheeks look. It is also extremely easy to apply as you just stamp it onto the apples of your cheeks and then blend with a brush. I especially love a highlighted look in Autumn when the days are getting cold and dull. Can't go wrong with a matte base and highlighted cheeks. This is the moment when I also recommend another product from Seventeen...their highlighter is flawless!

The swatch - you can see the shimmer and the neutral blush shade (I could have blended better)

I find that packaging and appearance is also very important for this product. I absolutely love the sponge stamp applicator that it comes with; it is the perfect size for the apples of my cheeks. I also love the mirror on top of the pot. A mirror always comes in handy. Even the little box it comes in is very pretty and I can't bring myself to throw it away. I think I will just use it as a 'protector' (don't make me throw it away). The actual blusher pot is plastic but it doesn't feel 'tacky' at all; it is brilliant quality! To close it you just have to push it together (it has a springy feel) and then twist it to secure it. The blusher is at the top of the pot (beneath the mirror) so when you twist it to close or open it, it picks up the perfect amount of blusher. Such a convenient product and the perfect hand bag size.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this product. I wasn't that keen on the other shades they had because they were a lot more extreme (bright pinks, pale pinks and browns), but this shade is perfect. I was quite lucky to get mine actually. There was only a few pots left in stock and I managed to get an unopened one which was the perfect shade.

What is your favourite blusher?

AUTUMN WISH LIST 2015

When it comes to fashion, my favourite time of the year is autumn. The colours are so warm, and the clothes are so comfortable and cosy. I love being able to layer clothes, as you can add your own spin on fashion, and most of all, I love to see what everyone else is wearing. I just love the different styles in autumn. I am definitely a bit of a people-watcher - we all do it, right? I always find myself walking around, watching people walk past me in really warm-looking layers. I always get inspiration from what other people wear, especially those who are a bit more extravagant? I guess that's a way to put it.

As always, I have been constantly looking around in the shops for things I want to buy and I save the web pages to my bookmarks page ready for a wish list. So here are a few bits I have collected in my wish list.

Dorothy Perkins Metallic Stripe Roll Neck Jersey Top
I have found a new love for roll neck tops. They are so comfortable and I absolutely love pairing them with an up-do hairstyle and a sophisticated looking coat. I love the casual but sophisticated look. Add a red lip and you've got a look everyone will associate with autumn.

Dorothy Perkins Tan Faux Suede Bonded Biker Jacket
I absolutely adore this jacket and I'm having to persuade myself to not buy it, everyday. The fact I can get 20% off isn't helping me to be good! It looks so soft and cosy, and of course it's the perfect shade for autumn. It would go so well with everything on this wish list too, I'll cave soon I am sure. 

Dorothy Perkins Stripe Rib Top
Another top I have fallen in love with. It's such a simple design and pattern but I can picture it going perfectly with the faux suede coat. I really like simple patterns in the autumn because you can use a scarf and a jacket to add extra detailing. I really like wearing long, simple necklaces in the autumn too, they just add that little bit more to the outfit. 

Topshop Chelsea Boots
Aren't these beautiful? I absolutely adore the deep brown shade. I only have one pair of chelsea boots and they have quite a heel on them so I don't really tend to wear them causally. I've been looking for a flat pair of boots for a while and these are just the perfect autumn boot. I'm sure these will be off my wish list soon too. 

Topshop Cord Button Front A-line Skirt 
I know, I know, I'm very late hopping on the band wagon with this one. I don't usually follow the trends as soon as they come out because I like to think that I make my own fashion. Realistically, I'm probably just extremely behind trend. Anyway, I have grown to liking these types of skirts now, especially this burgundy-red shade one, once again, perfect for the autumn fashion. 

Topshop Black Denim Dungarees
Dungarees with roll neck tops and some elegant little booties are my favourite things at the moment. So of course, when I saw these dungarees on the Topshop website, I just had to save them. Perfect for those autumn days when it's still quite humid, but not warm enough to go without sleeves and long trousers.

Miss Selfridge Red Check Fringed Scarf
Scarfs are a thing that I don't have many of. I only have one and it's a pinky-bluey shade, which I don't feel is that well suited to autumn. I'm definitely going to have to change up my style with this red checked scarf. Once again, it would go perfectly with the faux suede jacket, you and I both know I'm going to have to get the jacket, and possibly the scarf...and the rest of it maybe! If only I could afford it all! 

Do you have any clothing items on your autumn wish list? 

THE AUTUMN BERRY LIP

As much as we all wish summer wasn't disappearing so fast, I think we are all secretly excited about autumn. For anyone like me, being able to pull out my dark berry lipsticks is something I have been waiting for for a long time. I love a berry lip in the autumn, but it is definitely a seasonal thing, it doesn't work in the summer.

My favourite autumn berry lipstick is MAC's Rebel. It is a slightly more pinky purple once applied to the lips. I absolutely adore the colour because it goes so well with my skin tone and goes really well with the majority of the eye shadows that I have in my autumn collection. I also find that it lasts a whole lot longer than the majority of my other lipsticks. This is definitely because it leaves a stain, which some people hate and some people don't mind (like me).

I must admit that dark lipsticks do slightly scare me. We have all seen that dreadful smudged dark lipstick look, and it isn't a good one. I always use a lip liner to somewhat try to combat that fear because I always find that using a lip liner makes a better application than just using the lip stick. But undoubtedly, I still manage to mess it up quite often and I end up having to start again. The liner that I use is KIKO's precision lip pencil in the shade 308 Bordeaux, which I love. The formula is really creamy and it is super pigmented, which is so important for a lip liner.

I am definitely considering investing in another berry lipstick in a slightly more burgundy/darker shade, like the Charlotte Tilbury Glastonberry. It is such a popular autumn lip shade and I absolutely adore it.

Are there any autumn lipsticks that you are currently craving? What is in your collection? 

THE BODY SHOP TEA TREE RANGE

The Tea Tree range has become a very popular range in The Body Shop recently. I bought my first Tea Tree products (the mask and face wash) due to recommendation from a member of staff at The Body Shop. I requested a product to help with spot prone and blemished skin, and she immediately recommended the Tea Tree range to me. I am so glad she did because the Tea Tree aroma is so refreshing and the products are amazing. I picked up those two products primarily because I knew I would use them whether I actually saw benefits from them or not. I use face wash and masks on a daily and weekly basis.

I expanded my collection of this range a few weeks back as I had seen brilliant changes since using the first two products I bought. This time I bought the Body Wash and the Skin Clearing Lotion. I decided upon these two products because I wanted to see if the Body Wash would help to clear some blemishes I have on other parts of my body and I wanted to try the Skin Clearing Lotion to attempt to get rid of scars and spots I have on my face. I have always had quite easily scarred skin which means that most spots I get turn into scars which does get me down quite a bit. However, it's nothing makeup can't cover up.


Since using this range, I have seen small changes in how many spots I get appearing on my face. I don't think it'll ever completely get rid of my spots as I am quite prone to them. But, being able to get rid of one or two spots using this range is amazing in itself. It means that I don't have to cover so many up with concealer all of the time. That's definitely a bonus.

My favourite product out of the four is the Skin Clearing Lotion, simply because it is a really smooth lotion which is so quick and easy to apply. It feels and smells really refreshing. The lotion soaks into the skin quite quickly, once applied, which makes it brilliant for applying before makeup or any other product. I use this mainly on my spots but it's brilliant because it doesn't require a lot of rubbing in or time to dry. It is a really quick and convenient product.

Although, I do adore all four of these products, I do find that they leave my skin quite dry after using them. I have to add a little bit of moisturiser onto my face after using them, and I find that helps to re-hydrate my skin. These products have without a doubt improved my skin a lot, so I don't feel as though that makes me feel at all negative towards them.

Personally, I found that these products cleared up my skin in just over a week. I use them on a daily basis (I used the foam cleanser morning and night) to help to keep my skin clean and looked after. If you are looking for products to cleanse your face and clear up spots, I would highly recommend this range. There are many products within this one range, you'll almost definitely find something you like.

Just a little note: the Tea Tree products are also great at removing bacteria and dirt from makeup brushes. So, if you are struggling to get rid of all of the makeup left-overs and bacteria on your brushes, try some of the cleansers and they'll work like a treat.

Have you tried the Tea Tree range? 

A REVIEW: THE BODY SHOP DAY AND NIGHT CREAM DUO

A few weeks ago, I bought these two stunning products from The Body Shop. These are the Vitamin E Nourishing Night Cream and the Aloe Soothing Day Cream. They are the perfect moisturising duo to cover you and your skincare 24/7. They both have their own benefits which make them a perfect duo. I love the Body Shop as you can probably tell from my multiple posts about their products, and once again, they haven't let me down.

For a little while now, I have been using the Nivea Night Cream, but I decided to buy the new Vitamin E Night Cream after running out of the Nivea one. I have always been a fan of the vitamin E range as it has always been my go-to range for makeup remover and hand cream due to their moisturising benefits. Since buying the night cream, I have used it every night, along with a few other products (also in the vitamin E range) and in the few weeks I have had to try it out, I have seen a small change in my skin which I wasn't expecting quite so fast. I usually suffer with quite dry skin on my nose area, but this night cream has helped a lot to keep it moisturised and in the perfect condition.

I usually only apply this product straight before bed as it is quite an oily moisturiser. I expected it to be quite oily as it is a night cream which requires a lot of moisture. I am not a big fan of oily mositurisers on my face and I tend to play around with my face when I do have it on. So, I realised that it was better to apply it straight before bed. I also use a serum from the Vitamin E range which I will also review soon, but I only really use that on my under-eyes. The Vitamin E Night Cream is a product I would recommend for dry skin but I would avoid it if you have oily skin, as it may make it worse.

The Aloe Soothing Day Cream is again, a new favourite product of mine. The name describes it so well. It is a really cooling and soothing moisturiser which I love to apply a small amount of as soon as I get out of bed in the morning. It really helps to wake my skin up in the morning, This product is ideal for sensitive skin which doesn't surprise me as it is a really soft and subtle cream. It doesn't have a strong scent which will help with those who's skin doesn't react well to strong fragrances. It really helps to regenerate my dull looking skin and add a bit of shine to it, making it look a lot healthier.

I definitely think that these two products have together really helped to keep my skin hydrated. I have always had trouble with dry skin on my nose, but this has helped a lot to change that. My makeup also sits a lot better around my nose area now too which is great! As it has only been two weeks, I am still hoping to see a few more changes. I will definitely continue to use these products and I am almost definitely going to repurchase these products once I run out. However, I can already tell that they are going to be very long-lasting products.

Have you tried any of these products?


P.s. I will be changing my blogging schedule as of today. I am starting college and I want to be able to dedicate the majority of my time to studying and working towards my potential. I will only be posting once or twice a week. Definitely every Sunday and hopefully one Wednesday a month. Wednesday as well, when I am able to. Thank you,

Chloe x