What's On My Face

This is my (failed) attempt at a beauty blogger-esque/youtuber-esque/instagramer-esque makeup photo. Hahaha. This was taken with my iphone and I know it is not the best quality, but hey, I'm trying. I'm saving up enough money to buy a decent camera that can take better/clearer photos than my iphone. Hopefully I'll get to post good quality and beauty blogger worthy photos soon!

Moving on... I thought of sharing my daily make up. I'll be explaining my routine in a few steps. 

The I-want-flawless-skin-but-not-too-cakey step:

I'll squeeze a bit of the Laura Mercier Silk Foundation on my hand and dot it on areas of my face that I want to cover up. I like to look as natural as possible and I think it's important that part of your skin is still showing. So I'll just cover my blemishes/redness/scars and buff it into my skin with the Real Techniques Buffing Brush. Once everything is blended, I'll use Chanel Loose Powder to set everything in place. 

The make-me-look-like-I'm-glowing step:

Y'know how models look like they're always glowing? Here is your answer, Benefit's High Beam. It is my prized possession. I can't bear the thought of parting with this product. It makes me have that model glow without the whole ''I need to eat healthy and work out 5 times a week" thing. I mean, who has time for that when you can get that glow in this bottle. It has a tiny brush connected to the tap opening thing (I don't know what it's called) and I'll swipe it on the high points of my face (cheekbones, bridge of my nose, a tiny bit on my forehead, cupid's bow and a tiny bit on my chin) and blend it with my fingers. 

The aww-you-have-rosy-cheeks step:

To complement my glowing-ness (Lol) I need to add a bit of life and colour to my face. I like to use Sleek's Pixie Pink Blush. A little goes a long way and I like to apply with Real Technique's Stippling Brush. You must be like, "whuuuttt? why is this girl using a stippling brush to apply blush?" Well, I feel like this brush allows me to control how I want my blush to look like, does that make sense? I don't know how to explain it, you just have to try it yourself and experience the greatness of this brush as a blush applicator!

The I-want-to-have-big-eyes step:

I curl my lashes and apply Maybelline's Falsies Mascara. There isn't much to write here.

The attempted-Kylie-Jenner-lips step:

Lipliner is the secret, people! Get yourself lipliner and you'll have pouty, fuller lips like Kylie Jenner. I've been using Rimmel's Exaggerate Lipliner in East End Snob. This colour is gorgeous! I line the centre (the thickest part of your lips) to make it look fuller but natural at the same time. If you're going out or feeling a bit daring, line all of your lips for the full Kylie Jenner effect. 

The lets-wrap-this-up step:

The final step is lipstick. I've been loving the colour nude as of lately. I purchased Rimmel's Lasting Finish by Kate in 03. This nude lipstick complements my skin tone and gives me that extra glow. 

Voila, there you have it. My everyday makeup routine. It takes me about 5 minutes to do the whole makeup which is a plus, because I cannot commit to a routine that takes more than 5 minutes. I am just that lazy (just like Pusheen)

(source)

WHY U SO CUTE, PUSHEEN?!?!

xoxo,

rasya.

A small haul : Lush

Lush. Lush. Lush. Don't you just love saying the word Lush? or am I the only weird one here? hahaha When I first discovered Lush, the store, I was filled with joy and excitement. A beauty shop that believes in natural ingredients and against animal cruelty, need I say more? I love the fact that the products are all homemade in the UK and it has an expiry date! It justifies how natural their products are. 

I went in and I literally had to control myself from spending on every single thing in the shop! Every thing smelled amazing and I had to contain myself. I narrowed down my choices from 10 items to just 3. I was sad but I was happy with I got-- Oatifix fresh face mask, Sea Spray hair mist and Popcorn lip scrub. 

I love the simplicity of the packaging and on the bottom of each product, there's a sticker of the person who made the product! How can you not love that? It makes the experience even more personal and you appreciate it even more

Oatifix Fresh Face Mask: I've used up all of it right before the expire date! I was scared that I was not gonna use it all up before the expiry date. So yeah, woooohoooo achievement unlocked!

There's oatmeal, fresh bananas, ground almond, illipe butter, and vanilla. It smells like breakfast and somehow the smell gets me hungry for french toast. I'm not a fan of the texture tho. I don't know how else to explain but i'll try. Hmmm. Ok it's like making oatmeal for breakfast. You know, when you didn't put enough water to the oatmeal and it becomes all clumpy. Yeah, that's the texture of this face mask. It just gets all over the place. I feel like I'm wasting it when it gets in the sink (I know it's such a petty thing but I guess it annoyed me a tiny bit) I personally prefer masks that has a texture like a moisturizer. That's the only downside of this mask. Other than that, it makes my sensitive skin super soft and I don't need to put on moisturizer afterwards. This mask helps to reduce any redness on my skin and calms it down :) 

Verdict: I don't know if i'll repurchase this. Definitely wanna try other masks first! There'so many to choose from 

Sea Spray Hair Mist: I have been looking for a cheaper version of the Bumble and Bumble sea salt spray. I honestly think it's way too expensive to pay £21 for a hair product! Anyways, when I saw this and I saw the price tag. I just went ''WINNNNN!!'' I tried it on my hair and I fell in love with the smell. It smells of something fruity and it wasn't overpowering. I hate hair sprays that smells too strong. This product is great to add a beachy wave to your hair. I don't mean to brag but I have been blessed with curly hair and this spray defines my curls and lifts it. I love to use this to touch up my curls when it starts to get out of shape.
Verdict: YES! I will definitely repurchase this.

Popcorn Lip Scrub: I really don't need to say anything about this one. This product had me at "Popcorn." It's winter and my lips are dry and chapped and I hate it. I use this twice a day and my lips are getting softer annnnd it tastes amazing too. Maybe you're not supposed to lick it off but how can I not when it tastes like popcorn? This is my favorite purchase out of the 3! It looks small but trust me, this product can last you for a long time! 
Verdict: A BIG YES! It's my favorite buy, definitely will repurchase! 

What's your favorite face masks from Lush?

xoxo,

rasya

November Favorites

HIII!

wow. i feel like i haven't written anything in awhile. my last few posts were scheduled posts and i could only manage to do music fridays. I'm sorry about that. I've been busy with uni and for me, when i get stressed out, i could only focus on one thing at a time. Luckily, christmas break is approaching! which means stress free! well, sort of, i have one assignment left but hey, i need to sneak in a post here and there into my schedule, i'll continue with my assignment after this.. okay maybe a few days from now.. it's due on the 17th of December, so it's ok =P 

I'm not gonna waste any more time, these are my November favorites! 

Outfit 

Floral shirt (similar) / Topshop jeans / AlexanderWangxHM bag (sold out/ebay) / Zara Parka (not shown) 

Food/Drink

One Pan Pasta, so easy to make and so delicious (as a student, this is my go to i-don't-have-time-or-the-energy-to-make-anything-but-i-want-something-flavorful dinner/lunch)

Home

Can these be considered as "home" stuff? Well, i'm gonna say it's home-ish/stationary-ish. 

all from Tiger

Make-up

I didn't get any new make-up in November, instead i got myself Zoella's beauty bag (which is shown with a bralet i got from missguided, best purchase evaaaaa)

I know it's the 2nd of December already.. can we pretend like it's still the 30th November? so that i don't feel so bad for neglecting this blog for weeks.. hehe

I hope your November was filled with joy & laughter

xoxo,

rasya