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I've decided to start a series called "Back To Basics" which will be posts about basic important information for those of you who are just starting out with makeup or maybe you just wanted to know a little bit more about it.
I am no professional so all posts will be about what I've learnt over the years from other sources.
The first Back To Basics post will be about face shapes. It is so important for us to determine our face shapes so that we can base our hair and makeup around it and know what suits us best.
In this post I will be defining the different shapes we may have.
1. Oval
Due to the symmetry of an oval face, it has been said that this face shape is the most ideal and perfect to have as it is proportioned well and balanced. It is narrower at the forehead and chin and slightly more broad at the cheeks. Because of its perfect proportions, it is an easier face shape to work with so things such as eyebrow shapes do not really need consideration.
2. Round
A rounded face has fuller cheeks than an oval shaped face therefore making the face nearly twice as wide as it is long. The face also has a rounded chin and curved hairline/forehead. Those with this face shape tend to look younger and retain youthfulness.
Contouring is often used with this face shape to create angles and a more defined bone structure.
3. Heart
The heart shape face is wider at the forehead and temples and narrows down to a pointed chin. Those with a prominent heart face shape will also have a hairline that mimics the round bumps of a heart.
4. Square
A square shaped face is as wide at the jawline as it is at the cheeks and forehead. The hairline is often straight as well. The squared face can be softened by contouring under your cheekbones and temples.
5. Triangle
Triangle shaped faces are wide at the jawline and narrower at the forehead.
Width can be added to the face by contouring under your cheekbones.
6. Diamond
Diamond shaped faces are narrower at the forehead, jawline and chin whilst wider at the cheekbones. People with this face shape tend to have high cheekbones because of this, no contouring under the cheekbone is needed.
Hope this helps in some way if you were trying to identify your face shape. The key is knowing what suits your face shape best so now maybe you can do research on makeup and hairstyles to suit your shape.
Don't forget my giveaway ends 30th November at midnight (GMT)!
Hope this helps in some way if you were trying to identify your face shape. The key is knowing what suits your face shape best so now maybe you can do research on makeup and hairstyles to suit your shape.
Don't forget my giveaway ends 30th November at midnight (GMT)!
I've decided to start a series called "Back To Basics" which will be posts about basic important information for those of yo...
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Hey beauties
Gosh it has been a week. Sorry!
Been a while since I've done a NOTD post so I just thought I'd quickly show you what I am currently wearing on my nails(please excuse the fact that yes I do need infills!).
For a change, my nails are not in the usual squared shape. I thought I'd try something new so I got them filed pointy. Now when I first got these done, they were more pointy but over time they've become more rounded. I wasn't too sure whether I was going to like my new shape but I wanted to be daring so here they are!
I know they're not everyone's taste but I quite like them so I'm happy :)
As you can obviously tell from the title, today's polish is by Essie and it's called Bahama Mama. I would describe this colour as a deep plum. I don't usually buy nail polishes this colour but I thought it'll be great for the season.
Achieved with two coats Hey beauties Gosh it has been a week. Sorry! Been a while since I've done a NOTD post so I just ...
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From the title I'm sure it is pretty obvious that I've come to rave about a product lol
Today's product rave is about 'Clearasil Pore Cleansing Pads'.
"Deep cleansing action to help clear and prevent breakouts"
Now I'm sure there will be many of you out there who are battling spots but can't find a solution. I'm not saying this will be a miracle product for you but just a suggestion that you may want to give it a go and see how it works with your skin.
I had spot free skin up until maybe last year September, then when I got to uni I would get the occasional spot here and there. It wasn't severe and any spot I did have would be quite small anyway but I just wasn't used to it and I've always said spots were one of my biggest fears so when I did get them I would make a fuss. Since then I started paying more attention to looking after my skin and bought so many products to try and get rid of any spot I did have but some didn't work and some just made it worse.
All this while my best friend kept going on about the Clearasil Pore Cleansing Pads but I never really paid much attention because she had perfect skin anyway and I thought she was just exaggerating. My sister had a huge reaction from using a Clearasil product (her face swelled up and everything!) so that also made me a bit skeptical about buying this. But you know me, I always give in when it comes to buying beauty products so one day when I was in Wilkinson I stumbled across it and thought it was time to give it a go! Since my purchase I have never looked back!
"The textured pads exfoliate skin while the spot fighting formula penetrates deep into pores to help clear and prevent breakouts"
With this product, I am back to having the smooth spot-free skin I once had and haven't suffered a break out since.
I know everyone's skin is different and what may work for me may not work for you but I just thought I'd share this great product with you anyway.
I use 1-2 pads both in the morning and evening after I've washed my face. I know you're not meant to over-exfoliate but I'm really fussy and I will wipe this over my face until I've got a clear pad so that I know my face is clean that is why sometimes I use 2 pads instead of 1.
Pack quantity: 65 pads
Price: £3.58 from Wilkinsons
Availability: Most drug stores/Pharmacies, Wilkinsons, Morrisons, Tesco, Sainsburys, Boots, Asda, etc
Will you be trying this out?
Helloooo ♥ From the title I'm sure it is pretty obvious that I've come to rave about a product lol Today's product rave...
If you can remember, a couple of months ago I made a post on a few Clinique samples that my mum was given when she made a purchase (for those who cannot remember or may not have seen the post, just click here). The bag of samples included a small sized bottle of a make up remover called 'Take The Day Off Makeup Remover For Lids, Lashes & Lips'.
"Makeup remover for lids, lashes and lips. Unique, two-way formula that loosens the grip, then speeds the departure of the most persistent, eye makeups, mascara and lipsticks. Ophthalmologist tested. Suitable for contact lens wearers."
One thing I do not like doing is sleeping with makeup on my face. In my opinion wipes is not enough to thoroughly get your makeup off and it usually does not fully remove my eye makeup. After sampling this, I realised that a day cannot go by without me using it so I purchased a full sized bottle. This product does a very good job at removing my eyeliner and mascara without any traces of them left. Usually I find it hard removing mascara but this remover is good for even the most stubborn eye and lip makeups.
Ever had a lipstick that just won't come off and stains your lips? Well I have and it can be so annoying. When I want a product removed, I want it removed completely. I hate being left with stains and traces! Since I've been using the remover, I've never had this problem as it removes every last bit of eye and lip makeup (I don't wear eye-shadow so I'm not sure how well it removes that).
I usually use a large oval cotton pad for removal.
This makeup remover feels like it is oil-based but it does not leave your skin feeling greasy! It makes your eye and lip area feel so soft as it gently but effectively removes product.
Enough of me going on and on about how well this product works but I will conclude and say this is the best remover I've used to date.
By the way, I do not use this to remove foundation as it is not specified for this use and Clinique has another product for this.
For All Skin Types
Price: £14.50 (Currently on offer for £13.05 at Debenhams and John Lewis (online)
Size: 125ml
Availability: All Clinique counters, John Lewis, Debenhams, House of Fraser. (Also available online)
If you can remember, a couple of months ago I made a post on a few Clinique samples that my mum was given when she made a purchas...
So I recently just posted about getting MAC Hang-Up lipstick yesterday which is a deep berry colour. I couldn't wait to try it out so I thought I'd wear it today and show you all what it looks like. As I said before, I'm really into this seasons makeup trend so I'm playing around with deep reds, and purples. Usually I tend to wear pink on my lips and I guess I'm coming out of my comfort zone a little but I'm loving it!
Face
Moisturiser: Renew Intensive Skin Therapy + MAC Oil Control Lotion
Primer: MAC Prep + Prime Skin Base Visage and MAC Fix +
Foundation: Estee Lauder Double Wear in 6N1 Truffle mixed with Face Atelier Ultra in #10 Cocoa
Powder: MAC MSF Natural in Dark
Under Eye Concealer: MAC Prolongwear Concealer - NC42
Contour: Sleek Contour Powder in Medium
Blush: MAC Loverush
To Set: Laura Mercier Invisible Loose Powder - Universal
Brows
Eyebrows: MAC Eye Brows in Spiked
Eyes
Eyeliner: Loreal Super Liner - Carbon Gloss
Mascara: Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara in Black
Lips
Lipstick: MAC Hang-Up
I'm really thinking of getting MAC Rebel lipstick next. What do you think?
Don't forget to enter my giveaway!
So I recently just posted about getting MAC Hang-Up lipstick yesterday which is a deep berry colour. I couldn't wait to try...
What's New: MAC Hang-Up and MAC Dubonnet..♥
Guess who's back?! :)
So sorry I haven't really been blogging. Unfortunately I had issues with my memory card and adapter so I lost all the pictures taken that I was meant to blog about *sigh*.
I've gotten a new adapter so things are okay for now but I couldn't retrieve any of the pictures.
Now everything is sorted, I should be blogging more regularly!
This time I am actually going to start saving back ups of my images. I don't know why I didn't before.
Yesterday I got myself two MAC lipsticks. Those who follow me on twitter probably saw me tweet and a while ago I mentioned wanting 'Hang-Up'.
I've really been into this whole vampy look makeup trend lately so I thought I'd add some vampy-ish colours to my collection.
MAC Dubonnet
MAC Dubonnet is described as a "deepened claret" on their website and I would say that description was pretty much what it is. It is not as bright and blue-based as Ruby Woo so those looking for something more subtle and want to play it safe, this would be a good shade to go for.
This lipstick applies opaque with just one swipe!
Finish: Amplified
Collection: Permanent
MAC Hang-Up
MAC Hang-Up is a beautiful deep berry colour which has a slightly glossy finish as it is a cremesheen lipstick. Out of all the cremesheen lipsticks that I own from MAC, I would say this one is by far the most pigmented.
I love cremesheen finishes as I feel as though they are the least drying out of all MACs finishes.
Though this lipstick is permanent, it appears in the 'Iced Delights Nail & Lip Bag/Pure Drama' kit.
This shade is also very similar to 'What Joy!' lipstick from the Glitter and Ice Holiday Colour Collection.
Finish: Cremesheen
Collection: Permanent
Swatches:
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| Left: Dubonnet, Right: Hang-Up |
Both lipsticks retail at £13.50
What's New: MAC Hang-Up and MAC Dubonnet.. ♥ Guess who's back?! :) So sorry I haven't really been blogging. Unfortunately ...
100 Followers Giveaway (CLOSED)..♥
As you can tell from the title, I have reached 100 followers WOOHOO!
I know 100 followers isn't a lot but it means so much to me that there are 100 people out there who read my blog. I put so much effort into my blog and make sure things such as picture quality is of a good standard for you all to look at therefore I appreciate every single one of you beauts who actually take time out to view what I have posted.
I am also very grateful for those of you who leave lovely comments for me to read. I get so excited when I see that you're all commenting on my posts. It's nice to know you're actually interested in what I am posting :)
Anyway to show my appreciation, I am having a giveaway.
The winner will get to choose a MAC Lipstick of THEIR choice.
Obviously the lipstick will be brand new as I will purchase one for you.
Click Here to see the shade choices you have!
As with all giveaways there are rules which you are required to follow in order to be a contestant:
For 1 Entry:
♥ You must be publicly following my blog through Google Friend Connect
♥ Tell me what your favourite types of posts are/What you want to see more
♥ When commenting below, strictly one comment per person please
For additional entries:
(You cannot earn additional entries if you do not follow the rules above)
♥ Follow me on twitter, tweet about my giveaway and link it back to my blog and twitter (@Wonders_Beauty) - 3 Extra Entries
♥ Write a post on your blog telling everyone about the giveaway (please be sure to link back to this post)- 4 Extra Entries
When commenting below, please be sure to leave
- Your Google Friend Connect name
- Twitter name (for those wanting additional entries)
- If you have made a post about my giveaway then the link to the post
- Your favourite type of post/What you want to see more
- Email address so I can contact you if you're the lucky winner
Please be aware that I will not be responsible for any losses or damages once the item has been posted out
This giveaway is opened internationally and ends 30th November 2011 at Midnight (GMT)
Good Luck!
Once again I would like to thank you all for reading. Hopefully I can start blogging again properly next week. In case you don't follow me on twitter, I haven't blogged this week because my memory card adapter is broken and I have lost all my images including pictures for my eyebrow tutorial :(
I should be getting another one soon so please be patient with me :)
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I am also very grateful for those of you who leave lovely comments for me to read. I get so excited when I see that you're all commenting on my posts. It's nice to know you're actually interested in what I am posting :)
The winner will get to choose a MAC Lipstick of THEIR choice.
Obviously the lipstick will be brand new as I will purchase one for you.
Click Here to see the shade choices you have!
As with all giveaways there are rules which you are required to follow in order to be a contestant:
For 1 Entry:
♥ You must be publicly following my blog through Google Friend Connect
♥ Tell me what your favourite types of posts are/What you want to see more
♥ When commenting below, strictly one comment per person please
For additional entries:
(You cannot earn additional entries if you do not follow the rules above)
♥ Follow me on twitter, tweet about my giveaway and link it back to my blog and twitter (@Wonders_Beauty) - 3 Extra Entries
♥ Write a post on your blog telling everyone about the giveaway (please be sure to link back to this post)- 4 Extra Entries
When commenting below, please be sure to leave
- Your Google Friend Connect name
- Twitter name (for those wanting additional entries)
- If you have made a post about my giveaway then the link to the post
- Your favourite type of post/What you want to see more
- Email address so I can contact you if you're the lucky winner
Please be aware that I will not be responsible for any losses or damages once the item has been posted out
This giveaway is opened internationally and ends 30th November 2011 at Midnight (GMT)
Good Luck!
Once again I would like to thank you all for reading. Hopefully I can start blogging again properly next week. In case you don't follow me on twitter, I haven't blogged this week because my memory card adapter is broken and I have lost all my images including pictures for my eyebrow tutorial :(
I should be getting another one soon so please be patient with me :)
Twitter ♥ Bloglovin
100 Followers Giveaway (CLOSED).. ♥ As you can tell from the title, I have reached 100 followers WOOHOO ! I know 100 followers isn'...
