Video | Updated Evening Skincare Routine

Part two of my skincare routine; the evening! Hope it inspires you to start a skincare routine or try new brands/products. Even if you ease yourself into the routine, you will definitely notice a difference in your skin; your makeup will look 10000x better, I promise!


Watch my "Updated Evening Skincare Routine" video here!
 
 



PRODUCTS MENTIONED

Garnier Cleansing Micellar Water - http://fave.co/1Nl8bA4
The Body Shop Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil - http://fave.co/1dY6x9i
Sukin Cream Cleanser - http://fave.co/1KErvrY
Una Brennan Superfacialist Rose Hydrate Cleanser - http://fave.co/1LILPsP
Clinique Mild Clariying Lotion - http://fave.co/1H7mozQ
Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner - http://fave.co/1fgE4fE
Indeed Labs Eysilix Instant Eye Rescue Eye Cream - http://fave.co/1fgDui0
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Serum - http://fave.co/1GzaKO0
Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector (As mentioned in last week's post, I didn’t realise how expensive this product was! I found it in my staff shop for £10!) – http://fave.co/1N1xmrw
The Body Shop Vitamin E Night Cream - http://fave.co/1fgDNcL
Khiels Midnight Recovery Oil - http://fave.co/1cDQ8ac
Sarah Chapman's Intense Hydrating Booster - http://fave.co/1Nl7Tcv 


Hopefully these last two videos have informed you a bit about skincare (of the very little that I know... lol) and I encourage you to start a routine! The products you use don't have to be super expensive; I love drugstore products as much as the next person!


Make sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram (@abbylawbeauty)to see what crap I post :)


Ciao x

Makeup | Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation - NEW HOLY GRAIL FOUNDATION!

I bought this foundation on Thursday (13th August 2015) and I'm already IN-LOVE. This foundation has changed my life and that is a bold statement (even for me)! Think it's time for a new holy grail foundation review...


Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup SPF 10

My Summer tan shade. I have also bought a lighter shade (2N1) for Winter

BEFORE - No makeup. Just skincare and SPF (and also ignore the moustache and eyebrows that need sorting... lol oh dear)

BEFORE

AFTER - Just skincare, SPF and foundation on my face. I would still put some concealer under my eyes

I don't think I've fell in love with a foundation as quickly as I have for this one. It's a lightweight, high coverage, long-lasting, smudge-proof foundation. The colour match is perfect.
I think with it being summer, my foundation taste has changed; I would normally love a medium coverage foundation that leaves my skin a bit dewy that I like to powder on top. However, I'm loving this foundation for work purely because I didn't have to powder ONCE during the day (normally I have to do it at least twice)!

Once again, I was lucky enough to find this in my staff shop for £10 (RRP £30)!!! Hence why I bought a Summer and Winter shade for myself. I also bought the Estée Lauder Double Wear Light foundation (Shade Intesity 3.0) but I am yet to test this out. I think I might even prefer this one, because it is described as a lighter coverage and formulation as the original, but it's just a tad too light in colour for me at the moment. Nonetheless, I AM FRICKIN' LOVING THE ORIGINAL DOUBLE WEAR FOUNDATION.


Anyone else swear by this foundation?! Give me your thoughts in the comments if you've tried this too!

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Ciao x

Video | Update Morning Skincare Routine

Happy Monday guys!

As mentioned in the video, I promised myself that I wouldn't film this video. Only because the "routine" itself hasn't changed, but the products I used in my old video would have been used up and I would have used so many products since then! Oh well, why not?!


Watch my "Updated Morning Skincare Routine" video here!
 

 


PRODUCTS MENTIONED

Sukin Cream Cleanser - http://fave.co/1KErvrY
Pixi Glow Tonic – http://fave.co/1ThR5Tr
Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner - http://fave.co/1fgE4fE
Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Boosting Serum - http://fave.co/1fgDqyL
Indeed Labs Eysilix Instant Eye Rescue Eye Cream - http://fave.co/1fgDui0
Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector (Woah didn’t realise how expensive this was! Forgot to mention that I got this from my staff shop for £10! The treasures I can find in there…) – http://fave.co/1N1xmrw
Origins A Perfect World Age-Defense Moisturiser – http://fave.co/1ThOxVe
La Roche-Posay Hydraphase Intense UV Light Moisturiser – http://fave.co/1N1xs2m
Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 - http://fave.co/1FIIFx3


Nonetheless, I hope you've enjoyed me talking about the product I've been using recently!


Make sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram (@abbylawbeauty) and I'll see you next Sunday for another blog post and next Monday for another video!



Ciao x

Makeup | Makeup Revolution Redemption Palette - Iconic 3

Hellooo! Hope it's sunny/decent weather/not raining where you are! It's been alright in the midlands for once :)

I've been banging on about this palette for a while now, so here's a post to show you the gloriousness of it...


Makeup Revolution Redemption Palette - Iconic 3

Soooo.. This palette is supposed to be a dupe of Urban Decay's NAKED 3 Palette. On the unit it even says "DUPE!"

I've never used the Urban Decay NAKED 3 palette, so I can't comment on the likeness. What I can comment on, and I will forever more, is HOW BLOODY AMAZING THIS PALETTE IS FOR FOUR POUNDS. FOUR. POUNDS.

I'm obsessed with using this palette recently. It's in my daily routine now, even for work. You have the perfect shades to create a subtle everyday look, but you can also use the more shimmery shades to go alllll out. I use a primer underneath (either the NARS Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base or Benefit's Stay Don't Stray Stay-Put Primer).

As you can tell from the last picture, I use 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, and 8th shade the most. I use these as "all over the lid" eyeshadows, and I would use the 11th shade a crease shade for all my looks.

I know for a fact, as soon as this palette hits pan on any of the shades, I will run and get another. In fact, I'll probably buy a back up soon, so that never has to happen... (This is how much I frickin' love this palette).

If you're young/on a budget/love makeup/a human being, I urge urge urge you to go out and grab this palette. It will complete your collection that you thought was already complete ;)



Hope you like my excitable rant about this palette, I just can't contain my love for it. I've been speaking about it on my sites for over a month now... Oops.


Make sure you follow me on Twitter and Instagram (@abbylawbeauty) and I'll see you tomorrow for a video on my YouTube channel and next week for another post!



Ciao x

 

Video | July Favourites

I'm so unprepared for this video, it hurts me to watch it. I can only apologise... Not sure what has gotten in to me!

Anyway, hope you enjoy this month's edition of favourite products!


Watch my "July Favourites" video here!
 
 



PRODUCTS MENTIONED

MAC Dazzleshadow in Boom Boom Room - http://fave.co/1LK17O9
Barry M Fine Glitter Dust in Gold Iridescent - http://fave.co/1KEqDDK
Topshop Beauty Glow in Polished - http://fave.co/1LK07cA
NARS Multiple in Orgasm - http://fave.co/1ffAd2k
Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner - http://fave.co/1fgE4fE
Sukin Cream Cleanser - http://fave.co/1KErvrY
Dr. Jart+ Most Moist Water Act Skin Mist - http://fave.co/1evZjts
Parfois Sunglasses – Can’t find my particular pair online, but looks like you can order online to deliver to the UK! - http://www.parfois.com/en/
Harry Potter books - http://fave.co/1JZxBht



Hope you enjoy the video, and as mentioned in the video, what are your thoughts on favourites videos? Are they overdone now...? Any suggestions on what could be filmed in it's place? 


Follow me on Twitter and Instagram (@abbylawbeauty) to keep updated on random crap I post!


Ciao x

Skincare | Sukin Cream Cleanser - NEW SKINCARE BRAND I LOVE!

A new, natural and ethical skincare brand is on the block and I LOVE THEM!


Sukin Cream Cleanser

First of all, this cleanser smells like Terry's Chocolate Orange. But don't be put off! It's not a sickly sweet smell, just a lovely citrus refreshing smell that wakes me up in the morning (only because it has my mouth dribbling from both corners, lets face it...)

Anyway, the creamy-ness is gorgeous to rub into my dry skin in the morning (and as a second cleanse in the evening!); it doesn't leave my skin feeling dried out and tight. This is the perfect cleanser for me right there.


Formula: A cream cleanser with natural ingredients
Application: A broad bean sized amount rubbed into dry skin
When: Both morning and evening skincare routine for the "skin" cleanse
Do I love?: Anything I would change?: I LOVE LOVE LOVE! I would love for a bigger size and I would definitely pay more for it too! So worth the money
Price: RRP £7.99 for 125ml. Found in my local TK Maxx, but they do stock this brand on Feel Unique.


I picked this up along with the Hydrating Mist Toner, which I also love love love, and when used together, they create a beautiful base for piling on my serums, creams, spf etc.

I'm totally loving this brand and I'm so tempted to blow all my money to try everything else! I wouldn't recommend this cleanser for people who suffer from spot-prone/acne skin, only because the ingredients contain citrus and essential oils and shea butters, which are known to wreak havoc on this type of skin. Otherwise, I would recommend this brand and product to anyone. I think it's an added bonus that they're a lovely, ethical brand too. I've never loved a natural skincare brand before, but things can change right?! Well the certainly have for me...


Anyone else tried anything from this brand? I'm on the brink of pressing order on a Feel Unique order with a few other products I want to try!



Make sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram (@abbylawbeauty) to get daily updates on random crap that I like to present the world.


Ciao x

Video | No Tools Needed Makeup Look

So as I was doing my makeup yesterday morning (more like afternoon because I was having a proper lazy Sunday...), I thought,
"Why not just film right now?!" So I did, and I wanted to film a makeup look using the tools that I was born with; MY HANDS!


Watch my "No Tools Needed Makeup Look" video here!
 

 

PRODUCTS MENTIONED
MakeUpForEver HD Foundation - http://fave.co/1JsmxxG
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer - http://fave.co/1Ouz8iT
NARS Multiple in Orgasm - http://fave.co/1ffAd2k
Topshop Beauty Glow in Polished - http://fave.co/1LK07cA
Benefit Stay Don’t Stray Eye Primer - http://fave.co/1OuzN3X
Topshop Dazzleshadow in Boom Boom Room - http://fave.co/1LK17O9
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Eye Pencil in Zero - http://fave.co/1LK20WU
Clinique Lash Power Mascara in Black Onyx - http://fave.co/1LK2Anu
Benefit Rollerlash Mascara - http://fave.co/1LK2QmC
No 7 Beautiful Eyebrow Pencil - (I think they discontinued it!! I’m going to ask the girl at work who works on the brand… Here’s something similar that they must have replaced it with this... - http://fave.co/1DnNhYj)
Maybelline Brow Drama Sculpting Brow Mascara - http://fave.co/1LK3CQq
Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector in 01 - http://fave.co/1OuBA99



Hope you enjoy the video and hopefully it's given you tips on doing your makeup without the use of brushes! Follow me on my social pages - @abbylawbeauty!

Ciao x

Skincare | Urban Veda Radiance Daily Face Wash

Has anyone been converted to buying a full size product from something they received in a beauty box? Read on to hear about my story...


Okay so back in February 2014, my very first Birchbox came! I was like an exciteable puppy as this is the first time I had really dabbled in beauty boxes. So, this is where my story begins. I received a sample of the Urban Veda Radiance Daily Face Wash
 

 
I started using it and loved the smell and the result I was given. So up until March 2015, I promised myself I would purchase the full size because I loved it so much. Obviously, I kept forgetting and kept purchasing other cleansers that were recommended by other bloggers.... Oops.

So, as I was mooching around my Birchbox profile in March, I realised I had racked up £20 worth of points without having to do anything apart from subscribe to Birchbox! I was so impressed and I love it when companies give something back to the customer for being loyal. So I knew I wanted the get this cleanser and the Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish (which I looooove btw). All I had to pay was £1.99 as I didn't have quite enough point, but I wasn't bothered because that's all I was paying for two cleansers!

They came in the post and actually I realised I still had to use up my existing cleansers before I could start using these. So they sat in my draw for about 1-2 months. 

Hmmmm... The Urban Veda cleanser was not as I remembered. Not sure if it was because I'm used to using particular cleansers now, but the smell wasn't the same (too sweet) and it was a foaming cleanser that stripped my skin. My memory failed me!! Safe to say, I didn't like this cleanser at all now...


Formula: A gel cleanser which foamed when applied to the skin with water
Application: A pea-sized amount rubbed into dry skin
When: Both morning and evening skincare routine for the "skin" cleanse
Do I love?: Anything I would change?: Not anymore! I would have preferred if it was just a gel cleanser (like the Oskia Renaissance Gel Cleanser) and the scent was a more refreshing scent, rather than a sickly, sweet, fruity smell
Price: RRP £11.99 for 150ml (I actually bought it for £7.99, so the price must have gone up... Hmmmmm)... 


You live and you learn, and I guess with it being over a year since I had last used it, it is easily forgotten about how a cleanser performed for my skin. Glad I didn't spend a lot on the cleanser anyway!


Anyone else tried this cleanser? I had never heard of the brand until I received the sample in my Birchbox last year. Actually, can anyone recommend any cheap, drugstore cleansers that are going to nourish my skin? I really like Una Brennan's Superfacialist Rose Hydrate Cleanser and my most recent discovery, Sukin Cream Cleanser.


Hope you enjoyed this review and I hope it has helped you understand the product a bit better. Make sure to follow/chat with my on my social pages - @abbylawbeauty.


Ciao x

Video | Skincare/Bodycare Haul

Shopping. My favourite thing to do and if I'm not out shopping at the weekend, then there is probably something wrong with me. Anyway, I ran out of some skincare bits, so I picked up a couple of things that are new to me, and some that are not!
 


Watch my "Skincare/Bodycare Haul" video here!
 

PRODUCTS MENTIONED

This Works Perfect Skin Defense SPF 30 (this is the current equivalent, as I picked mine up in the staff shop) - http://fave.co/1Llecgx

Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Boosting Serum - http://fave.co/1fgDqyL

Indeed Labs Eysilix Instant Eye Rescue Eye Cream - http://fave.co/1fgDui0

The Body Shop Body Butter in Vineyard Peach - http://fave.co/1LleCn9

The Body Shop Body Butter in Sweet Lemon - http://fave.co/1LleHHj

The Body Shop Camomile Silky Cleansing Oil - http://fave.co/1dY6x9i

The Body Shop Vitamin E Night Cream - http://fave.co/1fgDNcL

Sukin Cream Cleanser - http://fave.co/1KErvrY

Sukin Hydrating Mist Toner - http://fave.co/1fgE4fE

Hope you enjoy the video and let me know what you think by leaving a comment or tweet me @abbylawbeauty!


Ciao x

Makeup | NARS Mutiple in Orgasm

I thought, seeing as I mentioned this beauty of a product in my "Changing Up My Makeup for Summer/Shopping My Stash!" post, I would delve a bit deeper in to an explanation of why I love it. Lets go!


NARS Multiple in Orgasm

 

Apologies for the extremely dry hands, but can you see the beautiful golden shimmer that it gives off! It's the perfect creamy blusher for the Summer; it gives that summer glow in one, enough shimmer to grab attention and the application is a dream.

It's a blue-toned pink blusher with golden shimmer running through it. I would say it's perfect for all skintones, but it may lean towards more olive-toned people because the golden shimmer will suit the skin colour better and the blue undertones will make the blusher pop against the skin.

The way I apply this is swipe a couple of times straight on to the cheeks and blend in with my fingers, or I sometimes swipe/dab my Real Techniques Stippling Brush across the top and stipple on to my cheeks (however, I do prefer the first option).

As mentioned in my "Changing Up My Makeup for Summer/Shopping My Stash!" post, the NARS mutiple is just a handy on-the-go/travel/top-up kind of product that you can pop in your makeup bag. It's exactly how the powder version looks on the skin, but more creamy in texture (which I perfer for the Summer).


Any other shades that you've tried? I have a couple of the NARS Mutiples, one of them I've have for years (literally) and the other one is an awful colour and has huge chunks of glitter running through it, which is a bitch to get off.. So I haven't used that since I bought it... Oops..


Hope you enjoyed this review! Make sure to keep an eye out tomorrow for another video on my YouTube channel (I might have done a bit of skincare shopping!) and make sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram @abbylawbeauty.


Thanks for taking the time to read my post :)



Ciao x

Video | Mystical Makeup Look - Weddings, Festivals, Summer, Holiday

I'm probably on the beach or out to dinner as you're reading/watching this. Sorry not sorry is all I can say.
I can definitely guess that I've been wearing this makeup look all holiday too, and I think it's the perfect way to bring some sparkle into your makeup routine, without going overboard!
 


Watch my "Mystical Makeup Look " video here!
 

PRODUCTS MENTIONED
MakeUpForEver HD Foundation - http://fave.co/1JsmxxG
Sephora Mineral Powder Brush 45 - http://fave.co/1evWatO
Maybelline Eye Eraser Concealer - http://fave.co/1cdQfcg
NARS Pro Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base - http://fave.co/1KEoUOT
Real Techniques Shading Brush - http://fave.co/1KEp74C
Stila #9 All-Over Blend Brush - http://fave.co/1KEpex7 (WOW! They still make this!)
MAC 217 Brush - http://fave.co/1KEppZg
Makeup Revolution Redemption palette - Iconic 3 - http://fave.co/1H7m3gA
MAC 210 Brush - http://fave.co/1evXlJA
Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner - http://fave.co/1KEpCLS
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers - http://fave.co/1FINUfX
Clinique Lash Power Mascra - http://fave.co/1ADr6Tf
No 7 Beautiful Eyebrow Pencil - (something similar, they must have replaced it with this...) - http://fave.co/1DnNhYj
Anastasia Clear Brow Gel - http://fave.co/1JrWnuQ
Ecotools Powder/Blush Brush - http://fave.co/1GtnDsS
MakeUpForEver HD Powder - http://fave.co/1evXAo6
MaxFactor Creme Puff Blush in Nude Mauve 10 - http://fave.co/1FSFXVD
Topshop Glow Highlighter in Polished - http://fave.co/1KEqdNP (It did used to be a main collection product but they must have only bought it back for the 5 Years Celebration collection! Apologies!)
Barry M Fine Glitter Dust in Gold Iridescent - http://fave.co/1KEqDDK
MAC Lustre Lipstick in Plumful - http://fave.co/1MnXXk1



Hope you enjoy the video and let me know what you think by leaving a comment or tweet me @abbylawbeauty!


Ciao x

Makeup | Changing Up My Makeup For Summer/Shopping My Stash!

I can tell this is going to be a looooong post, so bear with me!

I'm going to talk about the products that I pull out of the dusty drawers for the Summer sunshine. I'm talking, creamy, bronzey, glossy goodness all wrapped up in to one and slapped all over my face. Lets get in to it...



Cream Eyeshadows 

L-R: Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerise in Norma Jean and Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24Hr in On and On Bronze

I love these at the best of times so when it comes to Summer I'm all over these bad boys. These two particular ones are my absolute faveys at the moment. Creamy and easy-to-apply goodness in to one tiny pot. Slap on in the morning at 6am before work and I actually look presentable. The CT one is a different formula to what I've used before, but I LOVE IT. It's got a cooling feel when you apply it on to the lids, and it feels so good in the morning.



Glitter Pigments/Highlighter

Top L-R: MAC Pigment in Milk, Barry M Fine Glitter Dust in Iridescent Gold.   Bottom L-R: Illamasqua Pigment, Topshop Glow in Polished

Yeeeesssss! These are my life during the Summer. The way the shimmer/glitter/iridescent catches the sun is beautimous and I can't stop staring at myself when I catch my pretty face in the mirror (I'm only jokingggg).
I urge you to get one, and in fact, my favourite one is the Barry M Fine Glitter Dust in Iridescent Gold because it is pure beauty in a tiny £3.49 pot. No excuses.



Cream Blusher

L-R: NARS Mutiple in Orgasm, Illamasqua Cream Blusher in Promise

Dewy skin is my jam (but only in the Summer, I'm a matte kinda-gal in the Winter). I've written about the Illamasqua Cream Blushers here and you'll see that I rave about them! And the NARS mutiple is just a handy on-the-go/travel/top-up kind of product that you can pop in your makeup bag. It's exactly how the powder version looks on the skin, but more creamy in texture and I think I prefer this formula for Orgasm (not to say the powder blush version isn't good, because believe me, it is glittery heaven).



Contour
 

L-R: NARS Bronzer in Laguna, Travel/Sample size of Benefit Hoola Bronzer, Charlotte Tilbury's Sculpt and Highlight contour kit

I am definitely one of them people who look healthier with a tan (actually, that's probably everyone)... So, to fake it before I make it on a holiday or sunbathing in the English Summer sun I bronze my face, jawline and neck to smitherines just to look 'healthy'. These are all on par for me in terms of colour, application and quality. I use the Real Techniques Contour Brush which is the perfect shape and taper for the hollows of my cheeks.



Creamy/Glossy Formula Lipsticks

L-R: MAC Lustre Lipstick in Plumful, Revlon Lip Butters, Fresh Sugar Lipbalm in Ruby

These are the only kinds of lipsticks I'll use in the Summer. I do occasionally wear a matte red lippy, but I honestly don't have the patience for it in the Summer. These particular lipsticks are easy for me because I don't need a mirror to reapply and in fact these all pack a lot of punch, so I would only really reapply if my lips felt dry, not because I've lost the colour. Another one I have completely forgot to photograph is my Tom Ford's Lip Colour shine in Insidious.


WOW! I can talk when I want to talk about makeup. Anywho, I'm still sunning myself in Portugal, so this is a pre-uploaded blog post. Majority of these products I will be taking though, so lets hope they stand the test of 30+ degrees celcius heat!

What products will you be picking up to use this Summer? I may need to haul in a few makeup bits soon ;) (like I never do anyway...)



Hope you enjoyed this different kind of post, I've really enjoyed writing it actually! Make sure to follow me on Twitter and Instagram to see what I've been up to in Portugal!


Ciao x

Video | Carry-On Luggage Holiday Packing

I'm going on holiday in two days, and I CAN'T PRETEND I'M NOT EXCITED. OH MA GAHDDD! I just can't wait to be horizontal, either on the beach or by the pool, and under that sun making me sweat like a mofo!

This video is to let you know what I'll be taking on holiday in my carry on luggage, as Ben and I haven't bought check-in luggage. I'm paying particular attention to my skincare routine and makeup!
 

Watch my "Carry-On Luggage Holiday Packing" video here!
 

PRODUCTS MENTIONED
Dr. Jart+ Most Moist Water Act Skin Mist - http://fave.co/1evZjts
MakeUpForEver HD Foundation - http://fave.co/1JsmxxG
This Works In Transit Skin Defence SPF 30 - http://fave.co/1evZvJl (okay.. so I think mine is a discon'd one! I did buy it from the staff shop soooo...)
Sukin Cream Cleanser - http://fave.co/1KErvrY
Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish - http://fave.co/1evZMvZ
NUDE Progenius Omega Treatment Oil - http://fave.co/1KErEMe
Avene Eau Thermale Avène Micellar Lotion - http://fave.co/1KErLrc
Avene Hydrance Optimale Hydrating Serum - http://fave.co/1ew07yy
Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream - http://fave.co/1ew0dX7
Origins A Perfect World SPF 25 Age-defense moisturiser with White Tea - http://fave.co/1ew0ucm
Clinique Mild Clarifying Toner - http://fave.co/1KDYAUY
Birkenstock White Relax 200 Sandals - http://fave.co/1KEsuse



Where are you going for your summer holidays this year? This was actually a last minute decision so it's come round super quickly! (I'm supposed to be saving for New York.. ooops...)

Let me know your plans by leaving a comment or tweet me @abbylawbeauty!


Ciao for now x

Skincare | My Skincare Experience at Glastonbury 2015

My skin took a turn for the worse after I visited the infamous Glastonbury... Makeup wipes galore, baby wipes a-plenty and anti-bac for those "just-in-case" moments!

Ewwww is all I can say :(


So, the morning of the first day, I made sure I cleased the shizz out of my skin with my "skin" cleanser and a flannel. From here on out, it was downhill..
Evening of the first night, I had to take my grime off my face with a make up wipe. THE STINGING!!! My eyes were burning off; I had to rub my mascara off without using the wipe across my whole eye so I could be free of the stinging! Anyway, I had no choice for goodness sake..
In the morning, I would wake up and "cleanse" my face with a makeup wipe, (more stinging), apply moisturiser and then my everyday SPF. In the evening, I would take the grime off again with a makeup wipe.


This carried on for another three days and two nights. PURE TORTURE.


By day 2, my skin started flaring up with eczema around my eyes and mouth with a combination of dry skin and the weird pimples I get on my forehead was across the whole of it, down to my temples, and times the normal by 100. It was not a pretty sight and "NOOOOO" is all I could think throughout the whole weekend!
Anyway, there was nothing I could do, so I just carried on slapping on my spf and makeup and went on my merry way to the land of Glastonbury! 
(I don't know why I'm moaning so much, because it was such an AMAZING time and I miss being there so so so much, the camping and everything! But in the nature of my skincare loving soul, I had to share my experience).

So when I got back, my face was a spf mash up with dry skin and eczema; I was a looker I can assure you.

So this is an awful represenation of my dry skin/eczema, but can you see the dry skin around my mouth? Times that size by 20 and that was by my right eye... This was the first day :(

First day I got back I made sure I doubled cleansed (maybe even triple, can't quite remember the nightmare scenario that was my face), did a REN Glycolactic Skin Renewal Peel Mask, toned, moisturise spray'd, eyecream'd, serum'd, and treatment oil'd. I WAS AT ONE AGAIN WITH MY SKIN.

Oh another product I forgot to mention is my ECZEMA CREAM. LIFE SAVIOUR. (see below picture)

Obviously, you can't buy this from the shops (I've been prescribed this from the doctors) but I've been using this around my eyes (I don't apply too close to the eyes!) and mouth to calm my eczema down. After two days, my eczema and dry skin disappeared! YAY! This combined with the Clinique Mild Clarifying Lotion, my skin is back to normal. It was back to normal by yesterday (Saturday the 4th July), so it only took 4-5 days to sort, which I am surprised about actually!

Lo and behold, my skin looks healthy again!

 

The best my skin has looked in a while!

Well, that was a longer-than-expected post from me! I'm pretty sure I've missed off some thoughts I've had over last weekend, but the eczema, dry skin, the pimples on my forehead and the stinging are the main things that stick to my mind. The only good thing to have come from this experience, is the fast recovery!


If you have a Q's about Glastonbury (doesn't have to be about skincare) leave me a comment or tweet me @abbylawbeauty.

I'll be on holiday for when my next post is live, which will be going up next week. So, see you on the tanned, relaxed and don't-want-to-go-back-to-work side!


Ciao x

Video | June Favourites

JUUUUNE! Seeya later June, we're finished with youuuu...
As you're reading this, I'm actually having a blast in Glastonbury and it's brilliant (I think)!


Watch my 'June Favourites' video here!

PRODUCTS MENTIONED
Makeup Revolution Redemption palette - Iconic 3 - http://fave.co/1H7m3gA
Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerise cream eyeshadow in Norma - http://fave.co/1H7m9oz
Revlon Colourburst Lip Butter lipstick in Tutti Frutti - http://fave.co/1cDVTVb
Clinique Mild Clariying Lotion - http://fave.co/1H7mozQ
KMS California TameFrizz Taming Creme - http://fave.co/1dYa0VE


Send me your video links to your favourites videos!


See you in July!


Ciao x

Skincare | Vichy Aqualia Thermal Serum

I've been trialling a new serum - my favourite kind of trialling!!! Lets see what I thought about it...


Vichy Aqualia Thermal Serum 

Fake flower lol don't judge

Formula: A liquidy translucent serum 
Application: One pump into my fingers and rub in to my face 
When: Evening skincare routine (but can be used for both morning and evening) 
Do I love?: Anything I would change: I would take out the silicone ingredient as it does give that slippy feeling when rubbing in to my face. However it does sink in quickly
Price: RRP £17 - £22 for 30ml (depending on where you buy it from)  

Hmmmm....Nothing wonderous has happened to my skin, and I still do have dry patches around my mouth and nose. I would have thought it would plump up my face and give a youthful look, but the dryness I suffer is bringing that factor down! Help me! S.O.S! I need a serum that actually works at hydrating my skin and making it soft and plump :(


Please please please, this a cry of plea! I need your recc's on some good hydrating serums that actually work! I've tried the Sarah Chapman Hydrating Booster, which worked, but again, nothing amazing... Help a sister out!

Leave your recommendations in the comments below, i'm totally up for trying anything, drugstore or high end



Thank you for reading, and I'll see you tomorrow for a video, on my channel, and next week for another blog post

 

Ciao x