The Beauty Blogger Tag

How many times do you wash your face?

I used to be really slack with this but I've started to get into a routine of every morning and every evening and I have seen an improvement in my skin.

What skin type do you have?

I used to have dry skin but now it's got more oily. And I also have acne prone skin which scars quite badly.

What is your current facial wash?

I am loving Philosophy Purity Cleanser right now! It leaves my skin feeling so soft.

Do you exfoliate?

I probably don't do this enough. To be honest I forget to!

Which moisturiser do you use?

Currently I'm using Molton Brown Rosa Fruit Anti Ageing Hydra Creme. Although they are discontinuing the skincare line I heard so I need to stock up.

Do you have freckles?

Yes, but they show up more in summer when I get a bit of a tan.

Do you use eye cream?

I didn't normally... I know bad beauty blogger but I got a sample of Benefits It's Potent Eye Cream and I love it!

Do you or did you have acne-prone skin?

I'm the opposite to a lot of people. Growing up I never really had a problem with blemishes. I would get them here and there but now I'm older I suffer a lot more and my skin scars really badly!!

Did you ever have to use Pro-Activ?

No I haven't, I never thought my skin was bad enough for it. However now I feel slightly different!!

Which foundation to you use?

Currently I'm using Guerlain Lingerie de Peau BB Cream with an SPF of 30. I love it!!

How about concealer?

I love Mac Pro Longwear concealer. Great coverage and stays put all day!

Do you know your undertone colour?

The first time I ever got colour matched was at mac and they said I was a NC, I got the foundation and it made me so yellow so I always get warmer toned foundations.

What do you think of fake eyelashes?

I wish I could apply them I would definitely wear them more often!!

Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every three months?

Yes I did but to be honest and I bet a lot of beauty bloggers will agree with me my mascaras aren't dried out or empty in 3 months so I feel sometimes it's a waste to chuck them.

Which brand of mascara do you use?

I'm currently using the Smashbox Full Exposure mascara. I've had so many compliments and people asking me if my eyelashes are real I think I'll purchase the full size!!

Sephora or MAC?

I've never been to a Sephora before so I can't really comment! The only thing I can think is although I love MAC products at Sephora it's more choice of brands so you can try more out.

Do you have a MAC pro. card?

I wish!!

Which makeup tools do you use in your makeup application?

I've taken a liking to using the Real Techniques Sponge to apply my foundation. It gives such a flawless finish to the skin, which is perfect for me.

Do you use makeup base or primer for the eyes?

I flip between Benefit Stay Don't Stray and Urban Decay Primer Potion.

Do you use makeup base or primer for the face?

I use Benefit Porefessional on my nose and my oily areas and then on my whole face I use Smashbox Photo Finish Light primer.

What is your favourite eye shadow?

I'm in love with the original Urban Decay Naked Palette!! So I guess all the shadows in there!

Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?

I've actually just discovered the easiest liquid eyeliner to work with from Primark of all places!

How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?

Every now and again!

What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?

They are so pretty but I normally don't have the time to sit and apply them properly!

Do you use mineral makeup?

No, I have tried the Bare Minerals makeup before though and loved it!

What is your favourite lipstick?

I couldn't possibly narrow that down, but my favourite brand is MAC!

How about lip gloss?

I don't wear it enough to have a favourite!

Which is your favourite blush to use?

MACs Springsheen is the most gorgeous coral perfect summer colour!

Do you buy your makeup on eBay?

Nope, never bought makeup from there but have bought makeup brushes before and they are fab!!

Do you like drugstore makeup?

Oh yeah! I'm a Boots addict! It's impossible for me to go into a Boots and not buy some form of makeup!!

Have you ever considered taking makeup classes?

Definitely! I kick myself all the time that I didn't follow my dream and study it at college (long story!). I would love to go to classes now I just can't afford them!!

Name a makeup crime that you hate...

People that don't blend foundation properly. I can't stand when I see girls with tidelines along their jawline!!

Do you like colourful shades of makeup, or neutral ones?

I'm a neutral girl at heart but do love a bright, bold lipstick!!

If you could leave the house using just one makeup item, which would it be?

Probably concealer. Just because my skin isn't perfect and it's the thing that bothers me most!

Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?

If you asked me this a year or so ago I would have said no!! But I've learnt to accept that I don't need to be fully done up to leave the house, especially in summer when it's far too hot to wear makeup!!

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Tag | The Procrastinating Beauty Blogger

I can't quite remember who's blog I saw this on now but I've already done a couple of tags on my blog which you can find here. I actually really enjoy writing these kinds of posts so do let me know of any other tags going around.

Name a beauty regime you rarely do?

I try so hard to remember to exfoliate twice a week but I haven't found one I love so I've kinda slipped into hardly ever doing it!!

Is washing your brushes something you do regularly?

I try to deep clean them at least twice a month. Spot cleaning I admit I should do more often!! Total beauty sin I know!!

How long will you last with chipped nail polish?

Less than 24hrs!! I can't stand chipped nail polish, if I'm in the position to remove it straight away I will if not then I will be hot on it as soon as I am able to.

How long will you put off buying/replacing a nail polish, even if you need it?

If I have enough Boots points then straight away ha! If not usually til payday!

What is your worst beauty habit?

Having crappy makeup storage and misplacing a lot of makeup. I really need to invest in the Alex 9 Drawer.

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

Cleaning! Whether that be my laundry, dishes or my room ha!

When going somewhere, do you leave getting ready until the last minute or not?

Depends on what I'm doing. Usually I get caught up watching TV or YouTube and then have to rush to get ready. But if it's something important then I will make sure I leave myself enough time.

Can you commit to spending bans?

I would like to say yes but I'm not sure. I'm going to IMATS in June and have told myself not to buy any makeup unless it's essential like concealer etc. so we shall see how that goes.

How organised is your makeup and nail polish collection?

My makeup is somewhat organised although I need bigger storage as my collection grows. This also means I have lost bits of makeup from not having enough storage space. My nail polish on the other hand is all tidied away in my Helmer drawers from Ikea.

What is the longest amount of time you have gone without writing a blog post?

It was a couple of months but not willingly. I had started a new job which my shift took some getting used to, then on top of that my laptop I shared with my mum and dad decided to pack up. With neither my mum, dad or me being able to afford to fix it I was stuck!! Then along with my new job came slightly more moolah so I decided to invest in a iPad Air (which I'm paying monthly!!)

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Tag | The Blogger Made Me Buy It

I don't believe I've done a tag on my blog as of yet (please do correct me if I'm wrong!) so when I saw this particular tag pop up I thought I would have a go at it. It was created by Danniella over at Famous in Japan and it's actually been really interesting to not only read other peoples responses but to see mine and a few I had to really sit there and think about before typing out my answer.

1. Who are your most influential bloggers?  Who are the ones that you really rely on for reviews and swatches?

There are so many great beauty bloggers who give amazing reviews but the ones that stick out to me are Adrienne aka The Sunday Girl who is great to go to if you want to know what's new and what's going to be released soon and also Saundra also known as The Black Pearl Blog has really good in depth reviews.

2.  Do you buy a product solely as a result from one review from your favourite bloggers, or do you look for more reviews from others?

I definitely look at more then one review, and I try to find reviews from bloggers with different skin types to see how it faired on each.

3. What is your most favourite item that you have ever bought as a consequence of blogs?

I would say my Urban Decay Naked Basics and Urban Decay Flushed palette but I didn't buy them so I would have to say Sleeks Rose Gold Blush. I wanted it for ages after I had seen so many people blog about it but it was always out of stock and finally I got my hands on it and wear it near enough every day!

4. What is your least favourite item that you have ever bought as a consequence of blogs?

Definitely the No7 Cleansing Water!! It was back when all the drugstore/high street brands started releasing their versions of Bioderma and so many people raved about it! Let's just say I didn't even use a quarter of the bottle I disliked it that much!

5. Name 5 products you have bought recently as a result of blogs.

Mac Pro Longwear Concealer (I re bought it because I started seeing it pop up on blogs!!)

Garnier Micellar Water

Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balm

La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo

It's A 10 Miracle Leave In Product (Thanks to all the blogs across the pond!!)

6. Have you ever given into blogger hype?  If so, which hype?

There's not anything in particular that I given into (still waiting to buy the naked palettes!!) but probably Micellar Waters and Maybelline Baby Lips and Baby Skin.

7. Have you ever avoided blogger hype?  If so, which hype?

Again nothing I have purposely avoided just haven't managed to try yet due to funds! Bioderma being one of them.

8. Is everything you buy based on blogger reviews or are there some items you buy without checking out a review?

There is definitely stuff in my collection which I've just bought either because I've noticed it in store and have become very intrigued or I've really wanted to buy it for a while without seeing any reviews on it!!

So there you have it! I don't really think people actually tag others to do it (no one tagged me if that is the case!) but if they do then I tag all of you!

If you have already done this tag, leave me a link in the comments so I can check out your answers!!

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The Beauty Bloggers Tag

YAY! I'm back. The festive period didn't mean a nice break for me. As I work at Gatwick Airport it meant I unfortunately had to work all over Christmas and New Year!! So sorry for the lack of posts. I will resume as normal from now! I will have a What I Got For Christmas post up super soon I promise. I know I'm a little late with this post but I figured better late then never hey! So thank you to Sophia over at Tattooed Tea Lady for creating this lovely tag for us beauty bloggers to do!

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

Well my first blog post was way back in June 2009. But I was never seriously into it until 2012. So it's been 3 years theoretically but I only count from 2012 so I say 7 months. 

Whose blog did you fall in love with first?

I'm probably going with the majority here when I say who I first started reading. They are all really popular beauty bloggers now days and I still love reading and learning from their blogs as much as I did when I first found them.

Zoe over at Zoella

Milly over at Pearls and Poodles

Laura over at Belles Boutique

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

The first hyped product I bought which was worth it would probably be Rimmels Wake Me Up foundation and concealer. I am still very much in love with both these items and still use them today. They have become my holy grail products. 

What are your favourite five things about blogging and being a beauty blogger?

First things first is the fact I get to talk about all things makeup and beauty to my hearts content without feeling like I'm boring anyone to death. I can talk hours on end about my favourite products or new findings without people thinking I'm crazy or obsessed (which lets face it I am!!)

When I write about a certain product which I love and I get comments saying how they have gone out and purchased said product especially when people haven't liked a product but have given it a second try after reading my blog.

I love that I have managed to discover so many great new products just by being a beauty blogger. And that most are all high street products which I don't think I would of tried if it hadn't been for beauty blogs.

Which leads onto the beauty blogging community. When I first started my blog, none of my friends were really into beauty products or makeup like I was so I never really had anyone I could chat to about my obsession. The beauty blogging community has become a huge part of my life and although I haven't met any of the lovely boys and girls I chat to I feel like they are all like my closest friends.

The interaction between bbloggers is amazing. Through Twitter and Facebook I get to chat to some lovely people and follow their beauty obsessions. I've discovered so many new blogs through twitter and I love that I get to chat to my followers.

What have you learnt from being a beauty blogger?

I've learnt so many things since becoming a beauty blogger! I would probably say the most I've learnt is you shouldn't base your opinions on others. Just because other bloggers like or dislike a product doesn't mean I will or won't.

Have you changed anything since being a beauty blogger?

I have probably changed the way I use products. I have learnt so many tips and tricks I never knew before blogging. How or where I think a product should be used, can be used 10 other ways on 10 other places of the face/body.

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

It's not a scary place. Communicate with other bloggers and don't feel pressured! Blog when you want to don't feel like you HAVE to. It's not fun when it feels like it's turned into a job!

Name your top five brands!

This is a hard one...

-MAC

-Rimmel

-Laura Mercier

-Benefit

-OPI 

Recommend your top five favourite beauty products!

Again very hard...

-Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation & Concealer (I'm counting these as 1!)

-Any MAC Lipsticks

-Any OPI/Essie/China Glaze polishes

-Cetaphil Cleanser

-Benefit Box O Blushers

Tag other beauty bloggers to do this tag!

I tag anyone who wants to do this, and let me know when you have so I can check out your answers!!

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First Time Award Nominee!!!

I think I squealed with excitement when I read a comment posted from Clare at 'A Bit Of This And That' saying she had nominated me for a Liebster Award! This is my first ever blog award nomination and couldn't be more surprised. I thought I was just a little blog mainly talking to myself ha.

So here are the rules:-

1. Each person must write 11 random facts about themselves.

2. Answer the questions the tagger has set for you and make 11 new questions for the people you tag.

3. Choose the people and link them in this post.

4. Go to their page and notify them.

5. No tag backs.

My 11 Random Facts

1. I have 2 sisters, both older so yes I am the baby!

2. I have a phobia of people in costume suits. The kind where they can see you but you can't see them (think Mickey Mouse!)

3. I am known for remembering song lyrics. My family say when it comes to song lyrics my head is like a sponge.

4. I love rearranging my room. I like to move my room around at least twice a month.

5. I work for Duty Free at Gatwick Airport.

6. I live on a budget so my favourite place to shop is Primark and I'm not ashamed to say so.

7. I'm addicted to MAC makeup.

8. I have a rather large collection of perfumes. That's what you get for working at Duty Free.

9. I love going to concerts. Last year I saw Usher and Take That and this year I went to T4 On The Beach.

10. My favourite T.V programs are 'The Big Bang Theory', 'How I Met Your Mother' and 'One Tree Hill'.

11. My name is Adele and I'm in love with my iPhone 4s and Instagram.

Clare's Questions

1. Drugstore or High End makeup?

This is a toughy. I love both. I use a drugstore foundation but a high end blusher and eyeliner etc. So I would have to say its 50/50!

2. Clothes Or Shoes?

Definitely clothes.

3. Where is your favourite place to shop?

Ha. This was 1 of my random facts. I'd have to say Primark for the value but if I want to splash out I'd say New Look or H&M.

4. What Is your favourite band?

  I always find music questions hard to answer. I don't particularly have a favourite band but my favourite artist is a mix of Rihanna, Nicki Minaj & Jay-Z.

5. What would be your best make up tip?

Aways use a face/eye primer. People always believe it's a waste of time but It really isn't.

6. Twitter or Facebook?

Facebook for socializing with school friends/family. Twitter for talking to other beauty bloggers etc.

7. What has been your most expensive purchase? Are you glad you bought it?

My Ted Baker purse. It was about £55. Yes I am glad I bought it because a year and a half after buying it I still use it and haven't swapped it once for another.

8. What would be your ideal holiday destination?

Most definitely anywhere in America. I love that country and have been to a few states but so far missed out on all the big exciting ones such as New York & L.A.

9. Who is your favourite person to watch on Youtube?

My favourite Youtuber would have to be Zoe at Zoella. Shes so down to earth and I just love her videos.

10. Do you have any pets?

Not at the moment. We did have 3 cats but sadly they have all passed away.

11. Do you have any tattoos? If you don't would you like one?

Yes I have 1 tattoo. I have 4 stars on my wrist. Each star represents me and my 3 best friends.

My Questions

1. What is you favourite nail polish brand and colour?

2. What is your most favourite thing about blogging?

3. Shoes or bags?

4. Favourite piece of clothing?

5. High Street Prices Vs. Boutique Prices... Your opinion?

6. Favourite High Street makeup brand?

7. Favourite High end make up brand?

8. Jeans or Jeggings?

9. Classic question, stuck on a desert island and only allowed 1 item of makeup what is it?

10. Winter or Summer?

11. Number 1 makeup rule you obey by?

So onto the tagging...

Away With The Fairies

Beauty By Emma

Gem Seren

Beauty 101

Hope you enjoy!

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