My Top 5 Lip Products

Hello welcome back to my blog! Firstly I just want to apologize for the lack of posts recently but I have exams coming up so I haven't had a lot of spare time, but I set aside a bit of time today to do this post. This post will basically just talk you through my top 5 lip products all of which I love and use on a regular basis. 

These are my top 5 favourite lip products (not in any particular order). From left: Tanya Burr Lip Gloss in Lunch Date, Avon Ultra Colour Lipstick in Matte Nude, Natural Collection Moisture Shine Lipstick in Fig Leaf, Mac Satin Lipstick in Brave and Model Co Lipstick in Kitty. 

Firstly we have the Tanya Burr Lip Gloss in Lunch Date. As you can see from the photo the one I have is in the old packaging but this shade is still being sold in the new collection. I have used this a lot and its just a really wearable everyday shade. The formulation is really lovely and not sticky at all and not to mention that it smells like strawberries! Also its really easy to apply thanks to the soft, flexible applicator which helps the product to glide on. I would really recommend these lip glosses even if you are not a fan of lip gloss I would definitely give this a try, you might be pleasantly surprised. Its very affordable as well at the price of £5.99 from Superdrug or Feelunique. 

This next one is a Lipstick by Avon in the shade Matte Nude, a very creative name I know haha. This lipstick is the perfect matte as it doesn't dry out my lips at all but it definitely doesn't have any shine to it and its really long lasting as well. The colour is really stunning and makes for the perfect Kylie Jenner-esque  pout. Again quite affordable at the price of £5.50.

This next one is by Natural Collection which is exclusive to Boots. Its one of their moisture shine lipsticks in the shade Fig Leaf which is a light brown nude. This one has quite a smooth shiny finish to it and leaves your lips looking very natural. Its a very wearable everyday shade perfect for school or work and the cheapest by far at £1.99. I love wearing this lipstick underneath the Tanya Burr lip gloss as it makes for the perfect combination. 

This next one is by MAC and happens to be the only one I have ever owned and I absolutely adore it. I have the shade Brave which is a gorgeous dark pink nude and very easy to wear. It is one of their satin formulations which is almost matte but with slightly more moisture. I find this lipstick lasts a really long time and even after eating or drinking there is still colour left. This one is slightly more pricey at £15.50 so is perhaps one to save for or ask for as a present but is definitely worth the money.

Finally this last one is a lipstick by Model Co which I hadn't heard of until I received this in one of my Birchboxes, but I'm so glad I did because its now one of my favourites. I have the shade Kitty which is a really pretty pink nude, lighter than Brave. This lipstick has a really creamy texture which means it glides on effortlessly and feels really comfortable on the lips, whilst drying almost matte so again lasts well throughout the day. This one however is the most expensive at £17.00. 

The photo above shows them all swatched. From top left: Tanya Burr Lip Gloss in Lunch Date, Avon Ultra Colour Lipstick in Matte Nude, Natural Collection Moisture Shine Lipstick in Fig Leaf, Mac Satin Lipstick in Brave and underneath is the Model Co Lipstick in Kitty.

 I hope you enjoyed reading about my favourite lip products, let me know your favourites in the comments below. Speak to you soon. JustClare :) x

All photos and opinions are my own

KIKO Cream Radiance Highlighter - Review

Hello everyone welcome back to my blog I hope you are all well :) Today I have decided to do my first product review and I will be reviewing the KIKO Cream Radiance Highlighter. This is actually the first thing I have ever purchased from KIKO so I was extremely excited to try it out.

The highlighter came in dome shaped packaging which is kind of holographic and looks so cool, although may not be the most practical design for travelling. The shade I chose was 02 Alluring Sand which is warm toned with gold running through it, so would be perfect for summer. It caught my eye immediately in the shop and I've really been getting into highlighters recently so after swatching it this was one that I definitely wanted to try.

When you open it up you get a good amount of product and then a little mirror in the lid which is really handy.

The highlighter is absolutely stunning and is super shimmery which for me makes for the perfect highlight. It has a super creamy texture as well so it is so easy to apply and blend. I've loved applying it to my cheekbones in particular and it just gives you a really pretty dewy glow making your skin look really healthy and radiant! 

I just can't get over how stunning this product is and the quality is amazing. KIKO is such an affordable brand, I think this was only about £5.50, so I will definitely be checking out more from them. I would highly recommend giving this a swatch if you see it and I hope you love it as much as I do! 

Thank you for reading I hope you enjoyed. Also let me know in the comments what products you would recommend from KIKO and also any products you would like to see me do a review of. Speak to you soon. JustClare :) x

All photos and opinions are my own

February Birchbox 2016

Hello everyone and welcome back! February brings the last Birchbox for me and this one did not disappoint. This month's theme was all about diamonds because you know who doesn't love a good diamond ;) Although there weren't any actual diamonds the products this month were amazing and the box was really pretty with rose gold lettering and tones of blues and pinks :)

The products I received this month were:

Spectrum Collection Tapered Powder Brush (full size)

LOC One and Done Shadow Stick in Champagne Problems (full Size)

Ole Henriksen Truth Serum Collagen Booster (sample)

Ayres Body Butter in Patagonia (sample)

theBalm cosmetics Frat Boy Blush/Shadow (sample)

L.Erickson Grab & Go Ponytail Holder 

So thats it for the Birchbox posts but I will definitely be looking to subscribe to it myself at some point in the near future. The products I received this month were incredible and can we just all appreciate the Spectrum Brush though, its gorgeous! Anyway I hope you have enjoyed reading this post and I will speak to you all soon :) ~JustClare x

 All photos and opinions are my own

A Day by the Sea

Hello and welcome back. Today I went to Weymouth with my parents, which is a seasidey town. You might think we're crazy going to the beach at this time of year but it was nice to be by the sea, enjoy the fresh air and have a bit of a wonder. I took a few photos throughout the day so I thought I would make a blog post with them plus it will be nice for me to revisit this in years to come.

 This first photo was taken by the harbour and as you can see even though it is February the sun was out and there wasn't a cloud in sight. There wasn't even a breeze so it didn't feel very cold even though it was only about 7°C.

For lunch we got a good old portion of Fish & Chips from Bennett's on the Waterfront. We get them from here every time we come to Weymouth because they do the nicest fish and chips ever! I also treated myself to a battered creme egg which they do every year in the weeks leading up to Easter and although it sounds gross I promise you it is sooo good. They also do battered Mars bars, Twixs and Crunchies all year round (I've only tried the Mars bar but they are also really tasty). Not only are their food delicious all of their fish are caught sustainably! So I would highly recommend them if you are ever visiting :)

After lunch we headed up to Nothe Gardens which surround the Nothe Fort where there were some clear signs that Spring is on the way. Snowdrops and Daffodils dotted the landscape which looked really colourful against all the dead plants and dormant trees from Winter.

Spring is probably my favourite season so its nice to see the first signs of it and hopefully it is the start of warmer and more sunny days ahead.

 Various wildlife had also come out to enjoy the sun which resulted in some good photo opportunities.

In Nothe Gardens you can find the most tame squirrels you will ever see. People were feeding them and they would take it out of their hands one even climbed up a girls leg! 

Another little birdie enjoying the sunshine :) 

In this last photo you can see how blue the sea was it looks like the middle of Summer! After this we just went and had a look round the shops. I enjoyed the day and it was nice to get out of the house and have a change of scenery.

I hope you enjoyed reading about my day and I hope you have all had a lovely day whatever you were doing and I will speak to you all soon :) ~JustClare x

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All photos and opinions are my own

Lush Haul

Hello everyone and Happy Valentines Day! I hope you have a great day whatever your doing :) Today I have another Lush Haul because I'm sure you all know by now how much I love Lush and also because they have brought out some amazing new products for Valentines and Mothers Day! Keep reading to see the products I have bought with a little description of each and the prices as well.

The first thing I picked up is the Lovers Lamp bath bomb which is one they have brought out for Valentines. This has an amazing chocolatey orangey scent and releases cute little hearts as it fizzes away. It is made from cocoa butter making it super smoothing on the skin and orange oil and vanilla absolute give it that perfectly sweet and warming scent. 

Price ~ £3.95

I couldn't resist picking up a Unicorn Horn bubble bar. This one again is a limited edition one for Valentines which they released last year but sold out before I could get one so I was so happy when they brought them out again! This one is just so fun and colourful leaving your bath a pretty pink colour with silver lustre when crumbled under the running water. It contains lavender, ylang ylang and neroli oil making the perfect scent combination for bedtime bathing. Unicorn Horn is perfect for those who find it hard to relax or get a good night sleep. 

Price ~ £4.25

This next one is the Ladybird bubble bar which they have brought out for Mothers Day. It is just so adorable and the scent to this one is not too overpowering with a subtle scent of sweet peppermint and geranium oil. It turns the bath red and is the perfect treat after a long day. 

Price ~ £3.95

Another one for Mothers Day this is the Flowering Tea reuseable bubble bar. You can get lots of baths from this one as you just hold it under the tap and it creates lots of bubbles. With an uplifting floral scent made from rosewood and neroli oils and orange flower absolute this is another good one to make you feel calm and relaxed. It leaves the bath water cloudy with a subtle sparkle as it melts under the water blue cornflowers are released and float upon the surface.

Price ~ £4.95 

Also brought out for Mothers Day is Rose Bombshell bath bomb which as you can guess smells of roses. Be prepared to have a stunning bath spectacle as rose petals appear through cloudy pink waters bringing with them the scent of Sicilian lemon and floral geranium. This one is certainly not boring! 

Price ~ £3.95

This next one is Grass bubble bar which to me does smell a bit like cut grass. It contains sandalwood, bergamot and neroli which give it that fresh uplifting scent. This one will be perfect for the springtime and although this one is quite new I don't think its limited edition so it should still be on sale for awhile yet.

Price ~ £3.75

The last one I picked up is the Guardian of the Forest bath bomb which has a similar fresh scent to the Grass bubble bar. This one explodes into a variety of greens and shimmer making it very exciting and not like anything I have seen at lush before. The key ingredients for this one are cypress, rosewood and lime oils and oakmoss absolute which give that fresh foresty smell.

Price ~ £3.95

So that is it for this Lush Haul no doubt there will be another one soon haha. I hope you enjoyed reading and let me know what products you have recently discovered and love so I can check them out :) ~JustClare x

                                                    All photos and opinions are my own

Valentines Day Makeup

Hello everyone I hope you are all well. Today I have a makeup look that I have been wearing a lot and loving recently. This look is all about the pinks making it perfect for Valentines Day! Although I don't have a boyfriend and probably won't be doing anything it is still a really pretty makeup look that I will continue to wear. This makeup is perfect for everyday and I just love it :) The photos below show the products used as well as a list underneath each. 

Face: 

Bourjous Happy Light Matte Primer

L'Oreal Infallible 24hr Matte foundation in Porcelain

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair

Rimmel Clear Complexion Powder 

Collection Highlight and Sculpt Contour Kit

Miss Sporty Insta Glow Blush in Flushed Pink

Collection Speedy Highlighter Stick in Pearl Sheen 

ModelCo Lipstick in Kitty 

Brows/Eyes:

Avon Perfect Eyebrow Kit in Soft Brown

Collection Colour Lash Mascara in Clear

MUA Elysium Palette (shades used were Air, Charm, Refine and Cherub)

Avon Super Extend Precise Liquid Liner

L'Oreal False Lash Superstar Mascara

Thank you for reading and let me know if you will be trying out this look. If you would like to see how I applied the products and what it looks like then you can head over to my YouTube channel as I have a tutorial up for this particular look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16UA-4DAmGk :) ~JustClare x

All photos and opinions are my own

25 Facts About Me

Hello and welcome back to my blog, I hope you are all well. I have decided to do 25 facts about me so that you can find out more about me :) I was going to do 50 facts but I realised that I couldn't actually think of that many so you're having 25 instead haha.

1. My full name is Clare Louise Alley

2. I am 17 and I was born on the 25th of May 1998 (I was actually a month early but I was bigger than a baby at full term haha)

3. I have an older sister

4. I am about 5ft 4.5in in height and I always get called short :/

5. I have quite small feet at a size 4 but I like having small feet. I actually used to be a 5 so I somehow shrank a size

6. My favourite colour is purple

7. I have a lot of favourite animals but I like owls, puffins and hippos I think they're adorable

8. I have a pet cat called Maggie shes black and fluffy and I love her lots

9. I also have a pet hamster called Winnie and she's so cute

10. I'm currently in my last year of sixth form and I'm studying Biology, Geography and Philosophy & Ethics

11. I plan to go to uni in September to study wildlife conservation

12. I'm scared of spiders!

13. My favourite film(s) is The Hunger Games series (I love them all!)

14. My favourite book(s) is The Hunger Games series (again I love them all haha)

15. I love taking photos, I would of loved to have taken photography A Level but they don't offer it at my school :(

16. I also enjoy singing every now and then but never in front of people as I'm not confident enough to

17. The celebrity I look up to the most is Jennifer Lawrence I think she is such an inspiration and she's just hilarious

18. My favourite TV series is probably Pretty Little Liars but I also really enjoy The Walking Dead

19. I love a bit of shopping every now and again and my favourite shops include Lush and New Look

20. My favourite food is probably chocolate and I also like pasta

21. I have completed both Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Awards the expeditions were quite tough but I'm glad I did it and I have so many happy memories from it

22. A film I like to watch over and over again is The Proposal its so funny and it has Ryan Reynolds in it

23. My favourite programs when I was younger were Spongebob Squarepants, Drake and Josh, H20 and Victorious (I basically just liked all of the Nickelodeon shows)

24. My favourite social media site is probably Instagram

25. I love Disney and my favourite films are The Lion King and Tangled :)

So there you have it 25 facts about me that you might not have known. I always struggle to think of things about myself so it took me quite awhile to write this haha but nevertheless I hope you enjoyed reading this post and I will speak to you soon :) ~JustClare x

                                                               All opinions are my own