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So it's July, the perfect summery month and of course the month of my Birthday! ;) So I thought I would do a favorites post, as I haven't wrote one of these in a while. I have tried to include various products throughout!

To begin with, the Fireside Treats Yankee Candle which is sooo sugary and sweet scented I just love. I am a huge lover for all scents like this, no matter what time of the year it is! Then of course, my favorite primer? Well the Laura Geller Tinted Spackle, I love this because it not only holds my makeup in place literally ALL day but it is tinted too and looks perfect on its own, which I think is a huge bonus for the summer season! Then, foundations? Well, my all time favorite for summer or for a lightweight foundation is the Bare Minerals Original foundation. I apply this and it instantly gives me a lift of colour but it provides a good coverage which I think is more than suitable for the summer period in hot weathers.

But for the evenings or even for "clubbing" I always like to go for a liquid foundation, my newest favorite is the Clinique it provides good coverage but the colour is also perfect and it hasn't irritated my skin in any way! Plus a little tip for you guys, If I have a special occasion and want maximum coverage I use both Clinique and Bare Minerals foundations and it looks absolutely flawless! And finally, body butter! Since it has been very warm the past few weeks I find after a nice shower or bath applying body butter to my skin (Usually my arms) it feels so smoothing and the scent just relaxes me that little more! Plus I find it does help to soften my skin :-)

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July Favorites!

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

So it's July, the perfect summery month and of course the month of my Birthday! ;) So I thought I would do a favorites post, as I haven...

This primer is a sample size of the original Smashbox oil free primer, this was received at Smashbox counter in a local boots store of mine. I got matched up at the counter for the primer which would be best for my skin type, as I have oily - sensitive skin which breaks out regular I was suggested to try this primer as it is oil free to help maintain my skin condition! The works at the counter were extremely friendly, they never pressured me to purchase anything and actually informed me about a scheme Smashbox have where you can have FREE makeup lessons on a certain focus area e.g. how to contour. The do one side of your face & you attempt the other side (A method to learn), of course they don't let you walk out with odd makeup they do fix it for you!

Anyway... back to the product ;)

This sample size is actually rather large for a "sample" and for the amount I use for my face I can easily say this sample will last me 2-3 weeks! Easy! I defiantly suggest you go to a counter and get matched up, and ask for a sample before buying the full size product as you can use it to see if the product agrees with your skin!
When I used the product it is a clear substance which applies onto my skin smoothly evening out the skin which allows my foundation to apply on even. I found this makes my foundation last all day, it doesn't look oily, it doesn't wear off my makeup or "slide" and I haven't had any issues regarding breakouts! I can assure you once I have finished this product I will consider buying the full size product!

Smashbox Photo-Finish oil free "primer"

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

This primer is a sample size of the original Smashbox oil free primer, this was received at Smashbox counter in a local boots store of mine....

This collection was bought off QVC for a special value of £45 it's still available for £55, this collection comes in a gorgeous box which I will defiantly be keeping to store other products in! It came with a small guide of how to use each product, really useful! (And I did order two!

The first product in this set you would use is the Spackle Tinted Primer, this is a very light tinted color, which adapts to any skin color giving a shimmer glow. It is a great product and I can say, it has become one of my favorites simply because this helps make your skin look more healthy in color so you could easily wear it on it's own during the summer period if your just out and about and not looking for full coverage.

The next product is the powder foundation, I got the colour "porcelain" as I am an extremely fair skin color. I have to admit this is the first product which I can honestly say it is 100% color perfect, it is very light and beyond shocked me! When I first applied this product, I used the brush with this kit and it just never worked very well, the second attempt I used my own brush and it applied smoothly, I found if I take longer to blend the product into my face it gives more color. As it is a powder foundation it doesn't give 100% coverage and I would say it gives about 40% coverage and focuses more on the color. I recommend if you are to use this product and like to have a large amount of coverage (like myself) you should use a very good concealer!

The eye-shadow duo which came with the set in Earth & Petal colors. I personally think this duo is perfect for getting a smokey simple look, it has no shimmer or glitter to the colors and once applied it gives a very simple yet dramatic appearance.

The blush is amazing, my favorite and most beautiful product I have EVER seen! It has a mixture of pink and glitter colors, it gives a perfect shimmer and is patterned perfectly. When I swatched this product is looked so perfect, I noticed when I applied it, the product didn't show up as much and I had to apply it a few times to get it noticed, (I personally think it was the brush I was using).

The lipstick is also again, a new favorite of mine as I love how it pumps up from twisting the bottom but the tip is very soft almost like velvet. You only need about two twists and you have enough product ready! I applied this in the morning and it lasted through out the day, the color is very spring like almost like a peach color.

The eyeliner is is waterproof in dark brown shade, its container is an unusual shape (it doesn't stand up right because it is angled at the bottom), it has a rubber like material towards the top of the product making it easy to grip (which I love about this) when using it to apply. And like majority of liners in containers similar you twisted the top (from where you remove the lid) for more of the product to come out.

And finally, the double ended brush with came with this set. The larger end of the brush is suppose to be used for the foundation, but when I used it I found the brush was very thick and irritable to my skin I found if I was to apply this as a foundation brush it would being to irritate my sensitive skin. So instead I have decided to use it for my blush :-) And then, the thinner side I use for the eye shadow when attempting to blend.

QVC Link for the set £55: http://www.qvcuk.com/Laura-Geller-7-Piece-Life-in-Rose-Cosmetic-Collection.product.207747.html?cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-14-_-207747

Thank you for reading, be sure to comment below your thoughts, feedback, suggestions & questions! :-) Xo

Laura Geller - "Life in Rose"

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

This collection was bought off QVC for a special value of £45 it's still available for £55, this collection comes in a gorgeous box whic...

This product was bought off QVC and is one of my favorite primers, the product is like a cream. Once you apply the product to your face I prefer to add a blob to the side of my hand then use my index finger to apply and rub into my skin all over my face and my neck. The product dries out straight away and once you apply your makeup over the top it lasts all day long!! I have oily/sensitive skin and I have had no problems with this product regarding breaking out or oil issues, I also got my mum to test the product who was normal skin and she hasn't had any issues either! This product is just perfect!

£19.50 QVC price: http://www.qvcuk.com/Laura-Geller-Hydrating-Spackle-Under-Make-up-Primer-59ml.product.205786.html?cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-9-_-205786

Laura Geller Hydrating Spackle Primer

by amyjaneoldfield on 09:00

This product was bought off QVC and is one of my favorite primers, the product is like a cream. Once you apply the product to your face I pr...

Hey guys, so today I thought I would include a post which just talks about offers which I personally think are AMAZING and "hot" at the moment. (Also cheap!)

QVC UK:

1. Benefit Pore Fessional Primer + Boi'ing Concealer FOR ONLY £18.32 (excl P&P):
This offer is for both of the Benefit products; I personally LOVE the concealer it covers so good and if I am just going out quick for some supplies to local store I sometimes wear just this and forget foundation! As for the Pore Fessional primer it is great for full face foundation, evening skin-tones and just in generally UK's best primer! :-)

Boi'ing retails @ £17.50, & Pore Fessional retails @ £24.50 #SAVINGGGGGGG

Link: http://www.qvcuk.com/Benefit-Pore-Fessional-&-Boi-ing-Concealer.product.202815.html?cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-24-_-202815

2. Benefit They're Real Push-Up Liner + Mini Eye-shadow FOR ONLY £13.05 (excl P&P):
This offer is an amazing saving if you want to buy the liner (which is scheduled on my blog @ 09:00 AM GMT on 26/04/2015), plus your getting to try out the Benefit eye-shadow "Champagne" before paying for full size!

They're Real liner retails @ £18.50 #SAVVINGGGGG

Link: http://www.qvcuk.com/Benefit-2-Piece-Theyre-Real-Push-Up-Liner-and-Mini-Eyeshadow.product.207905.html?cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-1-_-207905

3. Bare Minerals 6 Piece Greatest Performers Collection FOR ONLY £19.80 (excl P&P):

This kit is perfect if your new to Bare Minerals or want to try some of these products out before paying full price, the set includes: Original Mineral Veil, Mini Eye-shadow, Mini Prime Time Foundation Primer, Loose Blush, Lip gloss & Baby Lash Domination Mascara

Link: http://www.qvcuk.com/bareMinerals-6-Piece-Greatest-Performers-Collection.product.207655.html?cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-16-_-207655

4. Mally Evercolor Ultimate Waterproof Eyeliner Duos FOR ONLY £11.88 (excl P&P):

This duo includes two waterproof liners (My favorites from Mally scheduled review on my blog for 09:00AM GMT on 25/04/2015), and the best part of this is you can PICK between three colour options. When they are usually 18$ EACH!

Link: http://www.qvcuk.com/Mally-Evercolor-Ultimate-Waterproof-Eyeliner-Duos.product.201867.html?cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-14-_-201867

5. Mally 2 Piece Perfect Prep Lip Essentials FOR ONLY £16.98 (excl P&P):

This duo allows you to pick between shades but hurry some are selling out FAST! The set includes a lip primer & pencil!

Link: http://www.qvcuk.com/Mally-2-Piece-Perfect-Prep-Lip-Essentials.product.226471.html?cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-13-_-226471

ANDDDD FINALLY!!!;

6. Mally Evercolour Waterproof Eyeliner Trio FOR ONLY £15.01 (excl P&P):

This is a set of three Mally eyeliners my up most favorites! Usually retailing at 18$ EACH, you get the colours; Hunter, Satin Taupe and Black Cherry

Link: http://www.qvcuk.com/Mally-Evercolour-Waterproof-Eyeliner-Trio.product.201467.html?cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-18-_-201467

*!*!*! Thank you so much for reading, let me know what you think or if you have any deals of your own you want to share?XO!*!*!*!*

HOT online deals!

by amyjaneoldfield on 13:00

Hey guys, so today I thought I would include a post which just talks about offers which I personally think are AMAZING and "hot" a...

Benefit mini's haul

So, I have recently reached 1k views on here and have decided to do a bit of a special post which involved more than one product in the same post!.

All the products included in this post are mini versions of the original product which can be purchased as a "free gift" from benefit when spending on there site, sometimes visiting counters in store they are given as a gift after purchases or sometimes Benefit sell these mini's as gift sets specials.

1. Benefit Lolli Tint - " Candy "

Lolli Tint is a product which is one of my many favorites off benefit, this product not only is an amazing summer time color but has multiple uses. This product can be used as blush stain for your cheeks, and also used as a lip color on your lips.

The color of this product is a vibrant pink and being able to use the product for multiple uses (Cheeks and lips) it gives you a perfect summer match! Although this mini is a sample size of the liquid version this same product can be bought as a balm (Similar to other lip balms etc and has the same purpose). Although the balm version of this product is easier to apply I personally think you get a lot more use out of this product.

2. Benefit Sun Beam - " Highlighter "

This product is my FAVORITE benefit item, this is used as a highlighter for your contouring. When applied it gives a shimmer shine to your cheeks, but the reason behind why this is my favorite product is because of how easy it applies and how long it lasts!

This mini is a liquid form which comes with a brush, it is easy to apply I dot about three to four along the top of my cheeks (just below my eyes downwards). I then use my index finger to blend the product leaving a shimmer shine.

3. Benefit POREfessional - " Primer "

This primer is an " ok " product, although it is award winning it doesn't go well with my skin (I think its generally because I am oily/sensitive skin type). This product has a tinted color and is a thick smooth texture, when you apply it to your face it gives a layer which I feel evens out your skin ready to prime your foundation. And the tinted color is a perfect idea which blends into your skin making it look invisible. The reason why I don't practically like this product is that I found after about 2 weeks of using it I broke out in a large amount of spots and I also felt like this didn't make my foundation last " all day ".

This sample size is a perfect amount if you want to test out this product before spending money on the full size, I would estimate this mini sample size lasts about 1 and half week use (if used everyday). You don't need lots a small blob will do your whole face.

4. Benefit Roller Lash - " Mascara "

This product was purchased when the March 2015 Elle magazine was released, this is by far my FAVORITE mascara available. Because the fact that not only is this a volumizing mascara, it also " curls " your lashes. I have never been a fan of lash curlers, always worried they would pull my lashes out but with this product it helps curl your lashes while applying product to them because of the amazing shape of the wand.

This product I have used for each day of when I have wore makeup since I bought the magazine in March, and still this product is no where near empty! I know for sure when I run out of this product I will be purchasing the full size, I've not had any issues regarding "clumpyness", it lasts all day and is easy to remove.

5. Hello Flawless Oxygen foundation - " IVORY "

The foundation is very good for coverage, I feel it can be built up for extra coverage and has a smooth silky feel to it making it feel perfect on my skin. I'm yet to buy a full size product of this foundation as I have had a issue regarding color matching, I feel like this foundation is more of a summer time foundation for me as I have porcelain skin tone and this is more of a deep color.

So overall, that's it for this post don't forget to comment your feedback & suggestions below :-)

Oh but before this ends, here is a photo of all the products applied to my hand before and after blending into my skin.