L'Oreal Haul and First Impressions

I've recently bought some new L'Oreal Paris products and I thought I'd share my first impressions!

INFALLIBLE SCULPT CONTOURING PALETTE
This is a new product from L'Oreal which I wanted to try out as soon as I saw it! Both the contour and highlight are cream to powder formulas. I love the contour shade to add an extra definition to my cheekbones. However, the highlight shade is quite light for me and I haven't quite yet worked out how best to use it. I would still recommend this though, as it's quite a different product so it's fun to try out.

LUMI MAGIQUE HIGHLIGHTING PEN
First off, how pretty is the packaging of this! I love the rose gold. I got mine in the shade Medium but it is still quite light for me. I tried to use it under my eyes but it was very white looking. I think it's best to use this as a liquid highlight, rather than for brightening under the eyes.

TRUE MATCH FOUNDATION
Technically this isn't a first impression of this product as I have used it before, but I did just buy a new one. I love this foundation so much! It's so easy to apply, has great coverage and lasts all day! I would definitely recommend.

FALSE LASH TELESCOPIC MASCARA
After religiously using the Maybelline Lash Sensational for the past year, I decided it was time to try a new mascara. I'd seen a lot of bloggers and youtubers rave about the Telescopic so I thought I'd try it. My sister recommended the False Lash one, so I decided to pick that one up. It has fibres in the mascara for extra volume and length. This mascara is very lengthening and I love it! Sadly I don't love it as much as the Lash Sensational, but it is still very good!

Current Everyday Makeup

Here's a list of the products that I use on my face everyday that I wear makeup! It doesn't include eyeshadow because I don't wear that during the week when I'm at work.

BASE
Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser
L'Oreal True Match Foundation in 3N Creamy Beige
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in 3 Warm Medium

UNDER EYES
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 20
Rimmel Lasting Perfection Concealer in 040 Soft Beige

FACE
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in 005 Silky Beige
Sleek Face Form Contouring and Blush Palette in Light

EYEBROWS
L'Oreal Brow Artist Plumper in Medium/Dark

EYES
Rimmel Soft Kohl Eye Liner in 061 Jet Black
L'Oreal False Lash Telescopic Mascara in Magnetic Black

LIPS
Maybelline Baby Lips in Cherry Me

10 Tips For New Bloggers

#1 MEMORABLE URL - Pick a URL and blog name that people will remember, so they remember to check your blog for new posts.

#2 BULK TAKE PHOTOS - Take a lot of blog photos for different posts in one go, if you can.

#3 FREE THEME - Start off with a simple free theme until you decide that you really want to stick with blogging, then you could buy one and start adding more features to your blog.

#4 FOCUS ON CONTENT - Your content is the most important part of your blog at the beginning. As your audience starts to grow then you can focus more on photography and editing.

#5 JOIN BLOGLOVIN' - It's a great way to read blog posts, follow blogs and find new blogs to read.

#6 COMMENT - Leave nice comments on blog posts that you've enjoyed reading and you never know, they might check out your blog and leave you a comment too.

#7 TWEET - Create a Twitter, follow lots of bloggers and get chatting!

#8 NUMBERS AREN'T EVERYTHING - Don't focus too much on the views, comments, follows, etc.

#9 QUALITY OVER QUANTITY - Focus more on the quality of your posts rather than how often you post. One good post a week, is better than three rushed short posts.

#10 HAVE FUN - Your blog is your little creative space on the internet, so just enjoy yourself!

Things I Wish I'd Done Differently At School

#1 NOT CARED ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE THOUGHT
If I wanted to wear a certain thing, or do my hair a certain way, then I should have just done it! I spent so much time just trying to fit in, and it wasn't until I finished school that I actually started wearing whatever I wanted, and I feel so much better for it.

#2 BEEN MORE CONFIDENT
I'm not the world's most confident person, especially in big groups of people. I just wish I'd tried a little harder to socialise with everyone. I'm definitely better at it now, as I've gotten to know people more. I'm just not that good when I first meet people.

#3 STUDIED A LITTLE MORE
So I did do reasonably well in my exams, I just wish I worked a little harder for my A Levels. I sort of lost interest in them and couldn't wait to leave school, that I didn't study a lot for them. I did get BBC, but I think I could have done a little better (ABB was my goal).

#4 TAKEN EVERY OPPORTUNITY
I had a lot of opportunities for different clubs, trips and other things which I didn't take part in. I wish I'd done Duke Of Edinburgh because so many of my friends did and it looked like a lot of fun! But at the time I just couldn't be bothered.

#5 MADE LOTS OF SOLID FRIENDSHIPS
When you leave school it's a lot harder than you think it would be to stay in touch with friends. There a few still that I talk to all the time and meet up with as much as possible. But there are lots that I don't see nearly as much as I should. When you're in school it's easy to take friendships for granted because you seem them everyday, but it's so much harder when you finish school for uni/work.

5 Under £5

Here are 5 makeup products that I love that are under £5!

Collection Eyes Uncovered Nude Palette £3.99

I can't recommend this palette enough! The eyeshadows are so creamy and pigmented. There are so many looks that can be made with these 6 nude eyeshadows!

Maybelline Baby Lips in Cherry Me £2.99

I love all of the Baby Lips but I think this is my favourite! It gives the perfect red tint to my lips and moisturises them.

Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Pencil in East End Snob £3.99

This lip pencil is so creamy and easy to apply. I wear it all over my lips alone, creating a lovely pinky nude look. It lasts for a long time and doesn't dry out my lips.

Maybelline Fit Me Concealer £4.99

I love this concealer so much! It's so creamy and high coverage yet it feels so light. I use it under my eyes to conceal and brighten.

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder £3.99

This is my favourite powder for keeping my foundation matte and making my makeup last all day. I love this!

Which makeup products do you recommend that are under £5?

How To Spend A Sunday

TIDY UP - I don't know about you but my room gets really messy through out the week. I like to spend Sunday afternoon having a quick tidy up in my bedroom. That way you feel ready for the week ahead.

CATCH UP - During the week I don't get to watch all of the YouTube videos that appear in my Subscriptions box. I usually spend Sunday morning or afternoon (or both usually) having a little catch up.

DON'T STRESS - Try not to think about the fact that it's Monday tomorrow until at least after dinner. If you spend the whole of Sunday dreading work or school the next day, you're not going to enjoy your weekend.

PREPARE - I open up my planner on next week and fill in everything that I have planned and need to get done, so that I know what's going on.

REFLECT - I also open up my planner on the week that's gone on, filling in anything I did that isn't already written down. And also to check that I got everything done that I need to.

PAMPER - I like to have a nice long shower on Sunday evenings and then change in to a pair of fresh pyjamas. I'll wash my hair as well ready for the next day. I do this everyday before work but I like to spend a little more time on a Sunday and use any special extra luxurious products that I have.

20 Things I've Learnt Turning 20

#1 People grow at different rates and go through different stages of their life at different times. Just because one person is doing something now, doesn't mean you need to be too.

#2 Friendships change and people drift apart. But true friendships will last. 

#3 Say yes to opportunities. You may not get the same chance again. More good will most likely come from it than bad.

#4 Don't be so afraid to take risks. 

#5 Worry less about things that can't be changed. It's a waste of energy.

#6 Boys are confusing. Fact.

#7 Family can be annoying but they're the only one you've got so appreciate them. 

#8 It's hard to stay in touch with people when you leave school. But if you both try hard, friendships will last.

#9 You don't need to do/wear something, just because everyone else is.

#10 Don't be afraid to be yourself.

#11 Do what you love. 

#12 Don't waste time worrying about what people think of you.

#13 Wear whatever you want. As long as you're happy and comfortable.

#14 Having 'me' time is ok. Spend time by yourself to relax and gather your thoughts.

#15 Don't be scared to say no to things you don't want to do.

#16 Speak up if you have a problem or an issue with something.

#17 Try to enjoy everyday, rather than constantly wishing it was the weekend or next week.

#18 If you've wanted to buy something for over a month. Buy it. 

#19 As fun as being on the internet is, taking some time off of it is good. Read a book, do some colouring, do something creative that doesn't involve looking at a screen.

#20 Be happy.