Real techniques // review

Hey guys! I feel like I haven't posted in ages. Today, I decided to write about my new favourite thing, my 'real techniques expert face brush'. 

I am not going to lie, I have never been a brush person (I tend to just use my fingers) but so many people are raving about these brushes, I had to give one a go. I got myself the foundation brush from Boots for £9.99 which I didn't think was too bad considering the fact I also collect my points. 

The brush itself is really firm and broad making it perfect for applying liquid foundation. It takes a little longer to apply than just using your fingers but the results are so much better. I use a sort of 'buffing' technique which gives a really good finish. The over all look created is a lot more natural and even. My only negative would be the fact I seem to have to use more foundation now I am using them. It isn't considerably more (2 big pumps instead on my usual 1). 

It is a really good quality brush and none of the bristle have fallen out on me which most brushes do! I will definitely be getting myself some different sorts of these brushes. I know they do a really good set in boots (I think it is £21.99 but don't hold me to that haha) so I might treat myself!! 

It is important with brushes that you make sure you wash the regularly. My friend suggested just using a baby shampoo and leaving them to dry which I think I will give a go in a week or so. If you have any real technique brushes, let us know! @scoshgirls 

Also, exciting life news (well, exciting for me haha :p) I have applied to some more agencies and production companies today and, hopefully, I will get a reply soon! We will also soon be review some products from The Argan Company who have been kind enough to send us some of their products which is really exciting news :) 

Hope the new year is treating you well!! 

Jamie xx

Guest post // this and that beauty tag!

Hey guys! This is a guest post from the lovely serena! Make sure you check out her blog at serenatalks.blogspot.com this is the this and that tag! We hope you enjoy it :) 

Makeup

Blush or bronzer?

Bronzer, my cheeks are always pink and when I say always I mean always!

Lip gloss or lipstick?

Lipstick, I love love love lipstick and I'm a bit of a hoarder when it comes to it!

Eye liner or mascara? 
Mascara, a eye look wouldn't look complete without it!

Foundation or concealer? 
This ones a toughie, foundation always makes my skin look even and will make the rest of the face makeup look normal & stay in place. But then concealer covers under eye circles and blemishes, I think I''ll stick with foundation!

Neutral or color eye shadow? 
Another toughie, I love wearing colours such as dark navy, olive green and burgundy, yet I love doing really smokey bronzed looks but I'll have to go with colours (subtle ones though!)

Pressed or loose eye shadows? 
Pressed, It's much more easier and less of a mess! 

Brushes or sponges?
Brushes, its easy to blend shadows and apply product.


Nails

OPI or china glaze?

OPI, all of my nail polishes are OPI and China Glaze except the few Barry M, Revlon and Rimmel. OPI's colour range is incredible, their staying power is amazing and they apply so well.

Long or short? 

Long, my nails grow so fast its crazy but being a beauty student we have to have short nails for practical purposes, sad face :(

Acrylic or natural? 
Natural, like I said above my nails are long naturally and they are one (of many many few) quality's of myself that I actually like.

Brights or darks?
Darks, I love Russian Navy by OPI and Mrs O'Learys BBQ!

Flower or no flower? 
No flower, but I wont say no to an accent nail!

Serena xo

Thanks for reading guys!! Don't forget to check out Serena blog! Xx

Favourite Drug Store Foundation!

Hey guys! Today I'm going to do my favourite drug store foundation!
Basically a cheap foundation you can find in Boots / Superdrug without delving into luxury brands.

My favourite drug store has to be the:
Revlon Colorstay Foundation - combination to oily skin - 150 buff (my shade)

This is what the packaging of mine looks like:

Now with research on this the packaging has changed. And I'm hoping not the actual product has, if it has I doubt it will be very much, the point I have noticed is the one (above) is the one I own has an SPF 15 whereas the newer one has SPF 6.
The recent packaging looks like this:

So anyway, this foundation is medium - full coverage so it is very buildable which is great also it is oil-free. This goes onto the skin pretty well, it is rather thick so you are best using a stippling/foundation brush. I use the expert face brush because I think it works best. 
This is very good coverage, I have a few break outs every now and again but I have plenty of freckles I like to cover up and this does a pretty good job of doing it. This is such a good colour aswell, I do think that the colours are really accurate and you will find one for your skin tone. 

Boots - £12.49! Tried a few more different drugstore and this by far is my favourite.
The only con to this is it isn't a pump action one, it's one you have to pour out meaning you could either get too much product or too less. So the only thing I'd change is the pump!

Abbie!