Current Favourite Base

Nivea Men - Post Shaving Balm

Revlon Colorstay Foundation

This is my current every day base make up that gives me a medium coverage, and lasts pretty much all day on my skin. The Nivea Post Shave balm has been well known now for a while in the beauty world of working as a great primer and base for your foundation. Whilst it doesn't hold qualities like actual primers for make up do, such as covering up pores etc, it does keep foundation in place for hours and helps to blend foundation for a smooth finish. 

The Revlon Colorstay foundation is great as it has two formulas to choose from, one for normal/dry skin and one for combination/oily skin. I cannot speak for the combination/oily skin formula, but I have heard from friends and read great reviews on both versions of this foundation. I have dry skin and this foundation works wonder for my skin, it does not cling to dry patches and leaves a dewy finish on my skin that creates a natural and healthy looking glow. When used with a primer and either set with a powder or not, I find this lasts all day without budging. 

I definitely recommend both these products and they also don't break the bank either! 

Travel Tips

Whilst travelling and exploring the world can be fun and exciting, it can also be really stressful, and whilst reminiscing on my previous holidays and day dreaming of my next, I decided to put together a blog post to provide some tips and advice to anyone who is off on holiday any time soon to make sure you are prepared before you go, and get the most out of your travelling whilst you're away. 

Travel Essentials:

Sunglasses

Comfy shoes - converse and flip flops

A good book

Camera

Suncare

Earphones

How to look good after flying:

Stay hydrated - Drink water and moisturise!

Try to sleep on long haul flights

Relax

To get the most out of your travels:

Get up early

Get lost

Engage with the locals

Try the local food

Take public transport

Learn the language

Keep a diary

To save money:

Public transport

Book tickets in advance

Travel off season

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MeMeMe Cosmetics - Contour and Highlight Kit

I have recently discovered the brand MeMeMe Cosmetics, and I love everything I have tried from them so far! Their products are affordable and of a high quality, and their packaging is great to really get the best out of the product. Check out my post and my views on a few of their other products! Link

I never used to wear cream products, and have struggled to find many that I enjoy using. After the first use of 'The Ultimate Complete Contour and Highlight Kit', I knew I was going to get along with it. As you can see by the image it has already been prodded and used a lot. 

This palette contains six cream shades to contour and highlight and is suitable for all skin tones. I find these to be really pigmented and blend really well into the skin. Some cream products I find usually disappear from my skin throughout the day, but these creams do not budge at all!

The highlighter is a subtle pink shade, but is also pigmented and gives a nice glow to the skin. 

I have been so impressed with all the products I have tried from MeMeMe Cosmetics and this is another one I highly recommend. 

£16.95 - http://www.mememecosmetics.com/the-ultimate-complete-contour-highlight-kit

High End Favourites

The majority of my make up collection is made up of drugstore beauty products, but now and again I like to splash out on some more expensive higher end products and these are my favourites! 

Nars Creamy Concealer

Charlotte Tilbury Colour Coded Eye Shadow Palette - Dolce Vita

Mac Lipsticks - Whirl, Stone & Velvet Teddy

Nars Sheer Glow Foundation

Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer

Becca x Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfecter - Champagne Pop

Estee Lauder Double Wear Light Foundation

I am so impressed with these products and they never let me down so the higher price tag makes sense considering how luxurious these products are. 

What are you favourite high end make up products? 

Nutella & Cinnamon Sugar Muffins

I have been going through a rough and extremely tough couple of weeks and decided that after some retail therapy online I was going to bake some chocolate cake/bun/muffin concoction to bring a smile to my face. After a small internet search I came across a few different recipes for Nutella muffins and put my own ingredient list together and I am so pleased with how they turned out that I wanted to share the recipe with you! 

These resemble doughnuts (donuts) as they are dipped in cinnamon and sugar after they have been baked and they only take about 30 minutes to make! This recipe makes about 8-9 delicious doughnut style muffins!

Ingredients

Muffins:

75g unsalted butter at room temperature

100g granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

120ml milk

190g plain flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon (variable)

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (variable)

pinch of salt

nutella 

Cinnamon & Sugar Topping:

50g granulated sugar (approx)

2 teaspoons cinnamon

45g unsalted butter (approx)

Directions

Preheat oven to 220 degrees (425F) and line muffin tray with cases. 

In a bowl mix the egg, vanilla extract and milk together in a stand or electric mixer. 

Stir in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until combined.

Spoon some of the batter into the muffin cases (leaving some to top each muffin with after you have added the nutella!)

Spoon in some nutella in the centre.

Spoon the rest of the batter over the top of the nutella (do not worry if the muffin cases are full)

Bake at 220 degrees for five mins and then reduce to 200 degrees for a further 10-15 minutes until they are set. 

Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes. 

Whilst cooling, melt the butter in a bowl in the microwave for approx 30 seconds and mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a separate bowl. 

Dip the tops of the muffin in the butter and then the sugar and cinnamon mix. 

TIME TO EAT!

I found that the muffins stayed fresh for around a week when kept in a container. 

Let me know if you make these and send me some pictures to my social media!

https://instagram.com/lelizaxo/

https://twitter.com/LauraElizaxo

Pearly Whites Teeth Whitening Strips

I have been very lucky with my teeth, they are naturally straight and I have never had to have any braces, or fillings but I am always wanting them to appear whiter and brighter! I have tried whitening pens and seen next to no difference, I have also used the Crest Whitening Strips, and whilst these work, they leave my teeth feeling painful and super sensitive. 

When I was offered to try these whitening strips from Pearly Whites, I jumped at the chance, mainly because they do not contain peroxide, whereas the Crest ones do, and this can damage your teeth and gums. 

Pearly Whites offer a two week, four week or a six week supply, priced between £24.99 and £54.99 to use on a daily basis. Each packet contains an upper and lower gel strip, brush your teeth before hand and then dry with a towel before applying the strips. These strips remove stains in a safe way and leave your teeth feeling fresh afterwards. 

I found that these noticeably made my teeth appear cleaner and brighter after the first week of use, I thought my teeth would appear whiter than they did, but I am a frequent coffee and tea drinker and feel that this may have effected the results, however I do recommend these I noticed a different after the first few uses and they do not harm your teeth or cause any pain. 

Visit their website here: https://www.buypearlywhites.com/
and follow them on social media: 
Twitter
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Do you use any teeth whitening products? Let me know below! 

Nude Obsession

My nude/pink lip colour obsession is becoming a little bit of a problem and my bank account is not thanking me for it, however the shades are so versatile and lovely with so many different make up looks. I have decided to share some of my favourites with you guys! 

Nyx Lingerie Liquid Lipsticks - Corset & Honeymoon

Kylie LipKit - Candy K

MeMeMe Cosmetics Lip Glide - Rich Truffle (Review Here)
Maybelline Color Drama - 630 Nude Perfection 

Gerard Cosmetics Hydra Matte Liquid Lipsticks - Serenity and Invasion (Review Here)

Sleek Matte Me - Birthday Suit

Dose Of Colours Matte Lipstick - Truffle

Whar are you favourite lip colours/products at the moment? 

March Favourites

Make Up Revolution Pro Fix Fixing Spray - I love this make up brand, and am so impressed with every product I have tried from them, high quality and affordable. This is no exception, it helps to keep my make up in place all day whilst also giving my skin a nice glow, an oil control version is also available but as I have dry skin this works wonders. 

Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer - A product I wish I had tried so much sooner, and I think I will be repurchasing for a long time because I was so impressed on the first use. This is everything I want in a concealer. As it is pricey and there are many shades to choose from, make sure you have the right one for you. This is creamy, blend-able, lasts all day, and does not crease under my eyes. It covers and brightens and has a nice applicator. 

Ciate X Olivia Palermo - A product I found in my TK Maxx store, and as soon as I saw it I had to have it. I have read many great things about this collaboration, The Cheek Bone Cheat Duo in Bluff Point. Both the bronzer and blusher, are lovely shades and easily blend-able and the packaging is gorgeous.  

Estee Lauder Double Wear Light Foundation - After reading reviews, I chose the Light version of this foundation as I felt it would suit my skin the best and I definitely made the right choice. It feels like I have nothing on my face, whilst providing a high coverage which lasts all day! As I am pretty fair skinned, I chose Intensity 1 and when it comes out the tube it looks too dark, but once blended in it fits my skin tone so well, and I really wish I had tried this sooner!

Becca Jaclyn Hill Shimmering Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop - A must have and I finally got my hands on it and I was not disappointed, this can help create a subtle healthy glow or the most amazing full on highlight. It is a white gold with peachy undertones and I really think it would suit all skin tones. I purchased mine from Cult Beauty as soon as they had it back in stock. 

Real Techniques Fan Brush - Unfortunately, only a part of the collectors edition sculpting set, which I highly recommend each brush is amazing, this is the perfect size for sweeping highlight onto your cheekbones and the edge is great for plotting out your contour. Plus, it is a gorgeous metallic pink shade. 

What have you been loving during the month of March?