Town Treats!

Hello everyone! 

Today I ventured into town and picked up some treats to show you. I was in Boots and stopped the On the Spot Concealer by Seventeen for £4.99. I have tried the foundation that matches the concealer but found it a little thick for my skin so I never purchased the full size. I thought I might give the concealer a try as if it has the same consistency I think it may work well as a heavy duty concealer. Next as you see, I got my hands on some Snow Fairy from Lush! This bottle is the smallest size they do and retails at £3.50, which is a bargain! I am so happy to have picked this up, I love this scent. It has a bubble gum scent which is lovely for a girly pamper night! You can use this product as a bubble bath as well as its main use- shower gel. Whilst in Lush I spotted the Limited Edition Santa Lip Scrub, my mum purchased it and it is amazing! If you can imagine, cola cube flavoring in a moisturizing scrub. So no doubt I'll end up purchasing one of those also. The girls in Lush were lovely and I think I may pick up one of the Snow Fairy massage bars on my next visit. Last but not least I picked up MAC Fix + in House of Fraser. I have heard so many You-tubers and bloggers talking about this product and wanted to get it to try. I picked up the travel size one, so I can test it out before I purchase the full size. The travel size was £8.00 which I know is expensive for this type of product but with MAC I didn't expect any less. 

Have you been shopping this weekend?

Thanks for reading! x

The Procrastinating Beauty Blogger Tag ♥

Rules:

1. You must copy and paste these 'rules' onto your post when you write it, it doesn't take long!.

2. You must state that this tag was created by 'The Beau Bow' and link www.thebeaubow.blogspot.com

3. You must thank the person who tagged you at the start of your post (link their blog as well) - follow them if you're feeling nice!, and then at the end of your post state who you tag, and then comment on their blog on their latest post to let them know you tagged them, and link your post so they can see what to do.

4. Title this post 'The Procrastinating Beauty Blogger TAG' so everyone knows what it is about.

5. Have fun!

I haven't been tagged to do this, I just thought it was a good wee tag so I'd blog it!

1.  Name a beauty regime that you rarely do?

I am terrible at remembering to do my skincare regime. Sometimes when I come home from college it's easy just to use a wipe and take my makeup off and get comfy! I should really start properly using all the lotions and potions I have hoarded.

2.  Is washing your make-up brushes something that you do regularly?

I try to clean my makeup brushes around once a week, I should do it more regularly but I don't always have the time to do it. If I had the time I would most likely wash them once or twice a week as they do get pretty bad.

3.  How long will you last with chipped nail polish?

It really depends, I am a girl who chops and changes nail polish 20202938585 times before she finds the colour she likes. I tend to chip my nails easily in college and just generally daily. I wont keep my nail's chipped for longer than two days, it begins to annoy me and I have to change the colour too.

4.  How long will you put off buying/replacing a beauty product, even if you need it?

I am terrible for buying things, I can't go to the shops without picking up something that I have heard a hype on. I even do it when I go to my local supermarket. I hardly ever replace my products as I have already spent my money on something new that I've seen a blog on!

5.  What is your worst beauty habit? 

Not removing my makeup and using too much powder. I always forget if I come in late at night, to remove my makeup (I know, I know). I try and do it before I go for a shower at night or before I wash my hair, but sometimes I forget and blogging takes over. Applying too much powder is my own fault for not having a decent powder brush, I feel I have to really push the brush into the product to get any to cling to the brush. I have purchased brushes this week from ELF so hopefully that helps.

6.  Name something non-beauty related that you put off doing all the time?

I always put off studying for college, it's not that I don't want to it's just I always have other things to do. Some of you may know I am a leader at Brownies twice a week so I often don't get much time during the week. I put off saving my money as well, I am ridiculous with money! I usually use my card in shops which is a terrible habit. I cant help myself when shopping so many beautiful things so little pennies!

7.  When going out somewhere, do you leave getting ready to the last minute?

I am the WORST for getting ready on time. I always leave it until last minute and have an hour to shower,dry my hair, put makeup on,  curl my hair, get dressed and finally leave! I am always on time but its generally in a rush.

8.  Can you commit to spending bans?

I don't think I could honestly have a "spending ban", I have little things that I pick up that add up and eventually I have used all my college budget. Someone needs to remove my bank card.

9.  How organised is your make-up and nail polish collections?

My makeup collection looks organised; although you open the drawers and it's a different story. I have a tall set of makeup drawers, each separated into face, eyes, lips etc. Everything in these drawers are lying on top of each other, in no particular order and generally not organised. I have a drawer at the bottom of my makeup collection for nail polish so there is no real organisation on that front, I keep my usual nail polishes on my chest of drawers for easy reach.

Leave me your links if you've done this TAG.

I tag- Georgina- She Might Be Loved - Jessica!- Georgina Elizabeth

Thanks for reading x

Fab Freebies!

Hello! 

Today I also thought I'd share with you a few freebies I have gotten in the past few weeks!

The DermaSpray picture is from the Brand Salcura which I received along with the sachets of Zeoderm Moisturizers you see also pictured. This product is targeted for people with problem skin and people with skin conditions such as dermatitis. The product is a treatment spray, said to prevent itching and reduce symptoms. I have only tried a small amount of this product but I think true to it's word it definitely reduces redness and prevents itching.

Next I have the ST Tropez Instant Tan for face & body. This product is a wash-off tan and is in the shade light to medium. I got this tan free with my purchase of Cosmopolitan this month, which I am so chuffed with! I am not a regular fake tan user, but this is a perfect colour and application is easy. 

In Marie Claire this month you get a free Locctaine Hand Cream with every issue. I received Rose Tenderness in my issue, although I think there are 3 different scents available. I think this product is great for those who have dry skin on their hands or rough skin.

InStyle magazine, are giving every customer who buys the October issue a free REN skincare starter kit. This kit includes Global Protectant Day Cream, Active 7 Eye Gel and Gentle Cleansing Milk. I havent tried anything from REN, although I think this is a great freebie to get as REN is quite pricey on some budgets.

I think all of these products are great and even better when free! 

Thanks for reading x

Shopping Spree ❤

Hello lovely people!

I have been shopping today, 

to my local shopping center and picked up a few pieces to show you. 

I will start with the Got 2 B argan oil spray- I picked up this spray as I really like the one I showed you in my previous haul although I am not keen on the smell so I hope this one might be made with a different scent. This product cost me £2.66 at my local Morrison's- and promises to give me "Sleek, Glossy Styles" so I hope it does the job! Next, I purchased the Maybelline Brow Drama in Dark Brown. I normally pencil or powder my eyebrows to fill them in, then go over them with my ELF Brow Gel. I thought this product would save me two steps in my makeup routine which is always handy as I am a student! This was £4.99 in Boots. As you all know I have been looking for the Mint Babylips by Maybelline since I picked up the rest of the collection. I finally found this when I was buying the Brow Mascara tucked away in a little shelf, and I couldn't let it go. I cant wait to use it in the winter.

My big purchase of the day was the CKIN2U perfume by Calvin Klein, I purchased the 100ml bottle also from Boots. This was a steal at £20 I couldn't resist. I haven't tried many of Calvin Klein perfume scents, apart from Euphoria so this was an impulse buy for me. It has a sweet floral scent, which is slightly fruity. I'm terrible with perfume, I use a good amount every day and always end up with non left!

My bargain of the day was the NYC and Rimmel products you see at the top of the page. I ended up going into Semi-Chem on my way home and picked up a few bargains. I bought the Automatic Eye-pencil by NYC in Plum Perfection, NYC City Mono Eye-Shadow in High Street (913) and Rimmel Glam Eyes Mono Eye-Shadow in Enchantment (440). Both eye-shadows were a steal at 89p each and the eyeliner only cost me £1.00! I'm not entirely sure when I am going to use the eye liner but I thought it was a nice alternative to my go-to black eyeliner.

Last but not least I picked up this Iron Maiden tank top from H&M. This was a complete bargain in the sale section at £3. It's quite long so I think I will style it with leggings and a pair of Converse. There were loads of beautiful items in the sale in H&M but I tried to limit myself as this was the first shop I went into! 

Thanks for reading guys! x

Pre-Payday Treats! ❤

Hi guys! Sorry for the poor quality picture, took it with the a different camera as my usual was out of battery! I have a small haul of budget treats I picked up at my local drugstore. Its the day before pay day for me so these were just small things that I picked up whilst I was out at the shop. 

I have first on the left the Cover & Go foundation and concealer duo from Collection. I thought this products concept was very clever and well thought out. I think this product is great for people on the go who just want a quick touch up on their make up. It has a small mirror in the inside of the concealer cap which makes it easy to see where your applying the product on the go. It has nice packaging and its very compact. The concealer in this product had high expectations from me after the Lasting Perfection concealer. I hate to say this product is nowhere near the same level. It has a thinner consistency and doesn't cover as evenly. It is also a very small amount you receive, which is expected in the size of the container. The foundation I will use for light coverage, if I don't plan on going out for a long time. I personally would apply a powder on top of this foundation as the finish is dewy and I feel a powder would limit shine. Two applications of this foundation would provide good coverage, although I find this product very similar to Dream Fresh BB Cream.

Second I have the Maybelline 24 Hour Superstay Powder in Ivory. This product retails at £4.99 just now as an introductory price so I had to pick it up. I had hopes that this product would be similar to Stay Matte by Rimmell. I have yet to test this product on a full day out, but so far I like it. The powder is finely milled and is not "cakey" on your face. The product also has benefits as it is waterproof, sweat proof (yuck I know!) and moisture proof! Once I have given this product a day test, I will review it fully and let you know how I get on. 

Nivea Facial Cleansing wipes for all skin types, are my last purchase in this small haul. These don't need much explaining I reckon. I use these wipes to remove my make up after college and before bed. These wipes are not harsh on my skin, and leave my skin feeling fresh and non irritated. I normally buy the oily skin version of these wipes but my skin has became particularly dry in areas so I thought I'd give these a shot!

I'll have a shopping haul tomorrow, as it's payday! YAY!

Thanks for reading guys, x

Beauty Blogger TAG ❤

Why did you start blogging and how long have you been blogging for?

I started blogging because I have admired the way people achieve friends and gain tips/tricks through blogging. I also have been inspired by many of the blogs I read regularly and youtubers who make videos based on fashion and beauty. I have been blogging for a short time of nearly one month (Well since the end of September) I love it so far and hope it continues to surprise me!

Whose blog did you fall in love with first?

I have mentioned this before but it most definitely has to be Sammi- beautycrush or Khila- missbudgetbeauty. I love both these girls and their Youtube channel's. They inspired me to create my blog and I admire both their styles and stories.

What was the first blogosphere hyped about product that you bought? Was it worth the hype?

My first product I purchased that was "hyped" was my MAC lipstick in Russian Red. It has lived up to the hype that it received. I love this lipstick although I don't wear it on a daily basis. Its a lovely colour and suits me well with my dark hair. My next purchase I'm thinking is Modesty by MAC!

What are you five favourite things about blogging and being a Beauty Blogger?

1. Seeing people appreciate your reviews and the work you put into your blog.

2. I love making friends in the blogging world- All the girls are lovely and always happy to help.

3. I love blogging as it gives me "my space" to write my thoughts down and say what I think about products I have bought with my own money, which makes them feel a little more than just a product.

4. I love blogging as you can check up on other blogs before you review a product or look at a product you have on your wishlist and decided whether to purchase it based on the reviews.

5. I love being a beauty blogger as I feel that you can help alot of other people that are maybe just starting out on make-up or want you to recommend products.

What have you learnt from being a Beauty Blogger? 

I have learned I don't have as big of a make-up collection as I first thought! I have also learned that you don't have to have a lot of money to create beautiful looks. I have learnt that everyone has different opinions on products and just because someone has said they love a product doesn't mean that you will love it too!

Have you changed anything since becoming a Beauty Blogger? 

Not much has changed apart from I am on my computer a lot more and my bank balance has suffered dramatically! I also have people I know complimenting my blog and asking me if I enjoy products and what I recommend.

What advice would you give to a beauty blogger just starting out? 

Go for it! Start a blog, and spread your love. I want to stress that not everyone gets 1030329 views a day, I certainly don't and that's not a bad thing! Once you are a recognised blogger you will achieve the views you dream of and progress. Blogging is an excellent hobby and if you want to start one and your unsure, jump right in! I was unsure at first but since starting Mascara and Mirrors I have fallen in love with the blogging world.

What are your top 5 makeup brands?

1. Benefit- My primer heaven, I love this brand.

2. MAC- self explanatory! My favourite lipstick brand in the world!

3. Maybelline- Affordable products with great quality. 

4.Rimmel- I love Rimmel for Mascara and Eyeliner.

5. ELF- Budget friendly and excellent products.

Recommend your top 5 beauty products.. 
1. MAC lipsticks- I have Russian Red & Brave in my makeup bag currently- £15.

2. Benefit They're real mascara- £19.50 (Small one free!)

3. Collection Gel eye liner- £2.99 in Black.

4. MAC Studio Fix Fluid (NC15 is my shade)- £21.50 (+£4.00 optional pump).

5. Collection- Lasting Imperfection Concealer- £4.19 In Fair 1.

Thanks for reading! x

My Top 5 Hair Products!

Top 5 Hair Products 

Hey guys today I am going to tell you what products I love to use for my haircare routine! First up on the left, I have Tresemme Hairspray in Touchable Finish which is the strongest hold before the Freeze Hold bottle. I love this hairspray as my hair is very thick and heavy, this product holds my hair perfect throughout the day and is easy to brush out! A must have for any handbag, in my opinion.

Second I have a staple product in my bag which is Batiste Dry Shampoo- Tropical. I love this product for the mornings where you just can't get time to wash your hair. It dry's up your hair and leaves it feeling fresh. I am not overly keen on this scent, but it wears throughout the day. I prefer the original or the cherry scented Batiste. If you haven't tried dry shampoo (unlikely!) give this baby a try!

Last in the picture as I mentioned in my previous posts is the Aussie Miracle Hair Insurance. I love this product, I wont ramble too much about it but it's a product I repurchase on a monthly basis and I couldn't live without it. 

The next two products I use in my hair routine are the Thickening Spray by Bumble and bumble & The oh! Organic Head Anit-Frizz Serum. I received the sample of the thickening spray from a magazine and I was unsure of it at first. I use this product before I dry my hair and spray it evenly around my roots, it keeps my hair thick and healthy while adding volume. I wouldn't buy the full size product on a regular basis as it's quite pricey! The Anti-Frizz Serum by Organic Head is my first ever hair serum experiment. I have never been interested in serums as I was unsure of how to use them and what the benefits were. I use this product on the ends of my hair if I am going out, before I blow dry it. This product stops me having those fly away hairs and prevents my hair from going static. This product is a steal at £2.66 in Morrison's stores just now!

Thanks for reading guys! x