SPRING NIGHT OUT

SPRING NIGHT OUT by kate-e-balls featuring topshop

Perfect Skin Solutions For Non-Catergorised Skin

My skin unfortunately doesn't fit under a category its not all dry but some places are really bad, its not all oily but some places are, its not combination because products under that category break me out. I have had to search, trial and waste so much money to find a perfect cleansing and cleaning routine to get my skin nice, healthy and majority blemish free. I suddenly thought to myself I can't be the only one with non-categorised skin so I though I'd share products that work well for me. (unfortunately I cant guarantee they will work for everyone but its just some ideas). 

All of the products I used are from well known brands and are super easy to get hold of, none of them cost horrendous amounts of money but sometimes if you know its going to work its worth spending the pennies. I don't use all of these products each and every day, I often alternate between these products to stop my routine becoming boring, or my skin becoming to used to the products and them not working as well.
Before I brought any of these products full size I tried out 2-3 sample sizes first to make sure I liked the products. Clarins often does free samples with purchases and so does Clinique. I would definitely recommend doing it this way so you can trial the products before you pay full price.

Weekly Snapshots #4

1#YouTubing MY CHANNEL HERE // 2# Starting to create my bday list with these fab Vivienne Westwood earrings i'm trying to keep a tradition as for the last two year i've something Westwood // 3# Sunday brush cleaning I've started to make quite a collection // 4# Me & Jim enjoying the sunny drive // 5# Putting an offer in on our flat this week so exciting // 6# Beautiful sunsets // 7# More makeup looks // 8# My next tattoo idea // 9# I finally got the fringe chop I'm still not 100% on it but i've got lots of compliments so were have to see how long it lasts.

Hope you've had a great fortnight, lots of love x

INSTANT SMOOTH CRYSTAL LIP BALM IN CRYSTAL ROSE 05 BY CLARINS

 CLARINS Crystal Lip Balm in CRYSTAL ROSE 05 - £18.00

This cleverly design Lip balm/ Lipstick gives you a balm texture on the outside with a beautiful and bold lipstick on the inside. I often find with lipsticks they can be quite matt and dry out your lips. This however creates both smooth lips whilst giving you a strong and lasting raspberry coloured lip.

When purchasing this I was worried it would be quite pale once on the lips but the colour is strong and lasts all day. The balm I have found makes my lips appear plumper and so many people have complimented me. 

The packaging as always is beautiful and feels quite heavy (this is how I also measure quality by the packaging) as there is nothing worse than ordering something quite pricey online and it turning up looking cheap and a waste. 

Before buying this I wasn't 100% sold on these lipstick come lip balm products, sometimes I worry that they focus more of the image and loose the quality of the products but this has defiantly changed my mind.

Have you tried these multi balm and lipstick products? I'd love to hear your views

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DAILY ENERGIZER CREAM-GEL BY CLARINS

 Daily Engergizer Cream-Gel by CLARINS £21.00

I've found with my 2 year long cleansing and moisturising routine has become boring with no real difference or impact to my skin anymore. So a rather large order from Clarins later I've completely re-jazzed  my skin.

After reading some good reviews online I decided to take the plunge and venture into the moisturising unknown. 

onto the cream...

The fragrance of the cream is very spring like and has a hint of floral to it. It is a nice smell that isn't to over powering, it makes you feel fresh as well as look fresh.
The formula as you can tell from the product name is a something in-between a cream and gel but more of a thick cream than gel like. Its cooling onto the skin and helps create a bright and awake skin finish. Although the cream is quite wet on the skin it does dry rather quickly leaving you with a fresh face rather than anything to tight.
My favourite thing about this cream is how a little bit goes along way, as the pot is rather on the small size there is nothing worse than spending a fair amount on a product and you  having to use a big scoopful everyday and it being all used up in a week.
For someone who has used the same product for years on end I have to say I shan't be going back. This cream is just the refresh my skin needed.
Let me know your thoughts if you've recently changed your skin routine or tried this product?

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MAC TECHNAKOHL EYELINER in AUTO-DE-BLU

 MAC TECHNAKOHL EYELINER in AUTO-DE-BLU  £14.00

This eye pencil is so beautiful, and makes any eye colour stand out. I often use it for my going out/nighttime makeup looks.

The formula is very good and it lasts all night the only down side is that because its quite a creamy texture it can smudge a little if your ears become watery.
The liner can be removed easily with a liquid makeup remover but make up wipes don't seem to make it budge.
The colour reminds me of a real deep but electric blue, however I think depending on what other eyeshadow combinations you wear with it, will either dull down the colour or make it pop.
I'm normally only into a nude colouring but this really makes such an impact, I've started to branch out into colour. I bit of eyeliner or brightly coloured nail polish can really make a difference without look to clown-like.

Whats your favourite eyeliners?

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PRODUCTS USED:

BENEFIT - STAY DON'T STRAY

ESTEE LAUDER SHADOWS USED : ROSEBERRY DUO (BERRY & ROSE), MINK

MAC EYE SHADOW USED: GLAM CHECK

MAC EYE LINER: AUTO-DE-BLU

BENEFIT MASCARA: THEY'RE REAL IN BLACK

CLINIQUE MASCARA: BOTTOM LASH IN BLACK

CLARINS BRONZER: BRONZING COMPACT

MAC BLUSHER: WELL DRESSED

NARS CONCEALER: CHANTILLY - review here (http://www.kate3b.com/2013/03/nars-immaculate-complexion-concealer.html)

MAC LIPSTICK: FRECKLE TONE

BENEFIT LIPGLOSS: LIFE ON THE A LIST

Spring Sunshine

Top - ZARA

Skirt- Urban Outfitters

Belt- Calvin Klein 

Sunglasses- RayBan

Rings- Ebay

Nails- BarryM

Watch- Fossil 

Lips- Clarins in Crystal Rose

Finally a warm couple of days in the UK so I thought as i'm not in just in a cosy jumper and jeans i'd do an outfit post. I've been in important meetings today so I wanted to look smart but still be a tad spring like. This skirt is so flattering but I sadly don't wear in enough.

I hope if your in the UK you are making the most of the warm weather as i'm sure it will turn to april showers soon enough. 

Lots of Love xx

CARA DELEVINGNE VIDEO MAKE UP TUTORIAL

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This is a bronzed make-up look based on a few different pictures of Cara Delevingne i've found over the internet. I hope you guys enjoy. All the products used are listed on here and at the bottom of the YouTube Video and this post.

 

Products Used: 

FACE:
CLARINS Beauty Balm
CHANEL vitalumiere foundation in shade 10
NARS immaculate complexion concealer (Review HERE)
CLARINS mineral Loose Powder (Review HERE)
MAC Creme blush in SOMETHING SPECIAL
CLARINS summer bronzing compact (REVIEW HERE)

EYES:
DIOR Eyeshadow pallet in FAIRY GOLDS 764
URBAN DECAY naked pallet in HALF BAKED
MAC eye shadow in WOODWINKED
RIMMEL brown eye liner in 011
Telescopic Waterproof Mascara in BLACK
BENEFIT they're real mascara in BLACK

LIPS:
BURTS BEE'S lip balm in MINT
VASELINE in ROSE

Lots of Love x

TOPSHOP LIP CRAYON IN CLUELESS

TOPSHOP Lip Crayon In CLUELESS £7.00

I never thought I would be the one choosing to buy a crayon over a lipstick. I saw them more as drawing on the lips rather than the traditional seductive lipstick appliance.

However I've been converted. The application of these Lip Crayons is just so easy you can line your lips and fill them within seconds and get the perfect shape. The Crayon is thick enough to be able to hold easily even with my shaky hands. 

The lipstick pigmentation is so strong its great! It lasts on your lips for hours (I woke up the next morning with traces of it still on my lips). The formulae isn't the best as its so matt that it dries your lips to concrete. So you must wear a lip balm underneath or gloss over it and make sure you sugar your lips otherwise all dry parts will be exposed. 

The colour is beautiful and its so easy to top up on to the go. I find with most bright coloured lipsticks I'm always checking if i need to re-apply because they often wear off really quickly.

Have you tried the TOPSHOP Crayons, or any other brands? I'd love to know more recommendations so I can experiment more.

Lots of Love xx

Weekly Snapshots #3

1# Beautiful easter flowers our house became a small florist// 2# YouTube Filming// 3# Car shopping for my mum // 4# getting used to my new fringe

 5# Terrible food poisoning feeling sorry for myself // 6# Wah inspired nails // 7# finally putting words in my ikea make up storage// 8# my new love MAC's Lipstick in sunny suoel 

9# Debenhams make-up order // 10# new flat shopping // 11# Company's fashion forum evening // 12# mint jumpers in topshop 

Hope your last two weeks have been lovely, i've been a busy bee sorting various things out. The company fashion forum evening was good, was nice to hear different ways of getting into a fashion career. Did any of you go?

lots of love x