GOSH X-Ceptional wear foundation

Hello!

So today's post is a review on the GOSH X-Ceptional wear foundation in the colour porcelain. Firstly, I'm going to give you an insight as to what my skin is like; 

1) Very bad acne - I take antibiotics and have a treatment gel. So as you can tell, this is a good and fair test to see how good the coverage is.

2) Combination/Oily skin type

3) Lots of redness and dark under eye circles

So here, I applied the foundation to half of my face and the other half is makeup free! I use the colour porcelain. 

(I just got out the shower so ignore the hair and dressing gown!)

This photo was taken in front of a window so all lighting is natural. As you can see, the foundation covers up all of the redness and dark circles really well as well as covering up minor blemishes and spots. HOWEVER, I found that on more aggressive, raised spots, this didn't cover them very well and left them with a purple ish colour.

I'd say the finish is semi-matte. The skin looks matte but gives off a subtle glow. I actually really like the finish and think it makes you look incredibly healthy. It looks very much like skin and appears very natural on the skin. The formula is very similar to the Revlon colourstay- moderately thick but also quite runny.

Another good thing is that it doesn't transfer on to clothes or boyfriends ;) It feels a little tacky to touch when applied which may put off some people but I apply powder so it doesn't bother me.

The colour porcelain is very pale which i love however I found that it did oxidise half a shade darker which is annoying for very pale skinned people like me. The shade Porcelain is a pale, neutral undertoned colour - not too yellow, not too pink. For me personally, I prefer yellow undertoned foundations as my neck at chest are yellow toned. It annoys me how makeup brands assume that if you're pale, then you have pink skin!! WRONG.

Anyway, back to the foundation! I'd say the lasting power is about 6 hours. This is with NO primer but set with powder. Any longer than 6-7 hours and it starts to fade and go patchy around oily/dry areas. However I walk everyday in all weathers so this is pretty good considering. 

It's hard to see in this photo, but my spots still show through even though the foundation claims to cover imperfections!

So those are my opinions on this foundation. Overall, I rate it at 3/5. Needs better coverage and better staying power. You can only purchase this in Superdrug (Not boots unfortunately) and retails for £7.99 which is a good price especially as you get 35ml whereas most foundations only have 30ml. 

Thanks for reading!!

Happy Tuesday! 

Lucy xoxo

Fit Friday

Hey folks!

So this is my "Fit Friday" Blog post! It started off as Woman crush Wednesday but (As usual) I missed the deadline ;) So this is a mixture of both! Hope you enjoy as much as I did!

 

Robert Pattinson - Georgeous hair.... smile... enough said.

Wentworth Miller - If you've never watched Prison Break... then watch it! He is so hot and smouldering! Mmmm I'm going to marry him!

Shay Mitchell - From the hit series Pretty Little Liars, I think every girl wants to be her. SO BEAUTIFUL.

 

Lana Del Rey - She will always be my number one woman crush! Effortless beauty! Amazing smile!

Finally, the stunning Danay Garcia! The actual definition of natural beauty.

That's it for today!!
Happy Friday!

Lucy xoxo

Quick and easy ways to get rid of a cold

Hey folks!

Sorry it's been so long! Christmas is a busy time for me! However I have plans for future blog posts coming soon so  definitely watch out for those!!!! :)

But, if like me, you have a cold and you just want it to be gone, read on for my methods if coping and getting rid of a cold! I'm not a professional or a doctor, these are just my personal opinion! 

1) Accept the fact you have a cold. And that no matter what google says, you can't physically make a cold go away... However you can make it easier fir yourself so chin up and try and be positive and remind yourself that colds DON'T last forever and usually only last between 5-8 days!

2) Drink plenty of fluids! Water, fresh juice, milk, squash etc. of course water is the best for you but any fluids will help flush out toxins and other bad germs! I personally don't like water (Weird I know) but I try my best to drink plenty of it when I'm ill! It'll make you need to wee a lot but at least you know your body is getting a detox.

3) Take it easy. Don't plan on climbing Mount Everest any time soon! Sit down when you can, wrap up warm, have plenty of sleep, put your feet up etc. Although fresh air is good for you.... When you have a cold, try not to stay outside for too long otherwise you'll find your cold getting worse.

4) Vapour rub. Before you go to sleep, rub a bit on your chest and neck! They say not to put it directly under your nose but I won't tell if you don't tell!! (Trust me it clears your nose instantly) 

5) It's okay to admit defeat! Take that paracetamol if you feel that your sinus' are throbbing you or you have the worst headache or your throat is on fire!! Paracetamol can be your friend just read the box and follow the instructions!

6) Finally - Gloat! Make the most of your illness by getting as much help as you can! "Ohhhh I can't cook dinner tonight! My throat is killing me!" Or "Can you turn off the football please? I have a headache!" WORKS EVERY TIME! 

So they're my top tips for dealing with a cold and making your cold that little bit easier! Obviously I'm not a doctor so take everything I say with a pinch of salt, but they work for me so I hope they work for you!! :)

Happy sniffly Sunday!

Lucy xoxo 

Christmas fatness and new year resolutions!

How to get rid of christmas fat....Lol you don't. You just cry about it.

Hey folks! 

Hope you all had a fabbo christmas and a great new year! I -as always- forgot to do the thing I said I would do in my last blog... But hey ho! So now that Christmas  is over.... How much weight have you put on? I seem to have put on half a cow! I didn't think I usually put on this much weight at Christmas but boy do I look like a heffa! I haven't even eaten THAT much chocolate..... But I have eaten a lot of "Luxury M&S finest biscuits" ayyyyy bit of advertising there ;) but I did eat a lot of those...

So New Years resolutions? 

1) Save up to go to Florida - Going to Orlando in 2015 so I'm taking this year to save up enough money!!

2) Wear more skirts - I never seem to wear skirts anymore, but I absolutely love  wearing them!

3) ACTUALLY do something about my fitness, if I'm going to the US I want to look good! 

So what are your New Years resolutions? 

Happy Saturday!

Lucy xoxo 

Nearly Christmas!!!

Well the Christmas tree is up and the chocolates are slowly being demolished!! How's everyone's Christmas shopping going? I've FINALLY finished all mine! I'm so excited its unreal! The annoying thing is however is that we don't break up until December 19th! Practically Christmas Day in my eyes! 

Even worse, I have mock exams the FIRST week back after the holidays. So that means spending my holidays revising... Literally want to cry. 

But I hope everyone has a good time finishing their Christmas shopping!!! :) I'll be uploading a Christmas holiday party look soon so keep an eye out for that!

Happy Tuesday!

Lucy xoxo

December!

First of all, I want to apologise for my shameful 3 week break! I have been SUPER busy! School can be a super stressful time :( But at least it's almost Christmas! And as always... I'm behind on my Christmas shopping! Also, another annoyance is that my boyfriend AND dad both have birthdays in December which means I have to buy double presents and I have zero money... #LifeProblems

This was just a quick update to show you that I haven't died of stress and anxiety. ALSO who is excited about Lana Del Rey's new short film "Tropico"? I SURE AM!

Happy Wednesday!
Lucy xoxo

Makeup Products I'm DYING To Try!

Hello! So I'm STILL on the hunt for a perfect foundation...Powder...Concealer...Primer! Anything for my face, I want it! However there are loads of makeup products that I'm dying to try! So here's a few of them! Maybe father Christmas will be good to me.... Or my boyfriend if that fails ;)


1) Vichy Dermablend Skin Correcting Foundation (£15.50)
This foundation states " VICHY DERMABLEND Corrective Foundation gives total coverage, long lasting wear with a blendable moisturising texture. A high coated pigment concentration reaching a level of 25%, which offers twice the coverage of a traditional foundation with a natural lightweight finish. The Foundation gives up to 12 hours of long lasting flawless wear whilst providing a natural even skin tone. Used in conjunction with the Dermablend setting power it can offer up to 16 hours of wear. The smooth blendable texture that glides on and spreads evenly and offers maximum colour dispersion. The complexion is even and natural looking. Vichy Dermablend offers a range of camouflage coverage product for irregular skin tone, redness, minor acne scars, enlarged pores, dark circles and pigmentation disorders."


2) SEVENTEEN Skin Wow Primer (£5.99)
"Three way Highlighter & Primer! The ultimate skin pick me up! Mix it up with this 3 way liquid highlighter. Use to prime, add to your foundation, or apply onto cheek bones to lift, lighten and wake up your skin with a luminous glow. Give skin a WOW!"


3) ELF Tone Correcting Powder (£3.75)
"Create a balanced and radiant complexion that is beautiful and healthy. The lightweight formula evens out the skin tone and absorbs excess oil. The sheer formula brightens, mattes and neutralises the skin."


4) Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation (£28.50)
"Keeps skin looking fabulous, breathing comfortably through heat, humidity and activity without changing colour, fading or coming off on clothes. Natural matte finish and SPF10 sunscreen to protect skin" I actually have the free sample of this foundation and I LOVE it... however I don't want to spend £28.50! So I keep getting the free samples ;)


5) GOSH giant bronzer (£13.99)
"GOSH Giant Sun Power is very long-lasting and its ingredients include mica, a light-reflecting mineral substance that gives the skin a special depth and sheen. Since the product is made of minerals and is completely free of oils, waxes or perfumes and other undesirable ingredients, this product is particularly suitable if you like to take care of the skin and prefer natural products."

So they're the products at the moment that tickle my fancy!! Knowing me, by next week there'll be loads more products that I want but oh well! What can you do? Haha :)

Happy Monday!!
Lucy xoxo