My Favourite Makeup Tools!

Before I start, this a collab with the amazing Amzina on Youtube. Please subscribe to her YouTube and instagram @beautybyammyy. She is one of my favourite YouTubers and I am so excited to do this with her.

She is filming her own version of this on her YouTube channel.

I have 5 favourite makeup tools.

DISCLAIMER: These are only makeup brushes, I don't really like beauty blenders or eyelash curlers. Also not sponsored :)

*****THERE ARE PHOTOS OF THE BRUSHES ON OUR INSTAGRAM AS IT WOULDN'T LET ME ADD PHOTOS FROM MY PHONE*****

1. Real Techniques- Expert Face Brush
I love this for foundation or bb cream. It blends the cream base flawlessly and is definitely worth the £9.99 from Boots!

2. Ecotools- Concealer brush
I have never used ecotools makeup tools before and think that they are very underrated compared to the real techniques brushes. I LOVE THIS BRUSH! I used to use my finger for concealer but this easily and flawlessly blends the concealer without storing product in the brush. I got this in a set for £15.99

3.Ecotools- Blush brush
I love this brush, it is really big and fluffy as well as very soft. It is a bit too big for blush for me I think so I use it for powder. It picks up enough product and as I said doesn't store it in the brush. In my opinion Ecotools brushes are better than real techniques. Get it here for £15.99 (as part of a set)

4. Seventeen- Cheeks brush
This is a very low cost brush which is amazing. This can be a multitask brush but I use it for blush as it is small and picks up a fair amount of product. Get it for £2.99 from Boots

5. Seventeen- Eyes brush
I wanted to include an eye brush even though I don't wear eye makeup. I haven't tried very many for this reason but I did love this for blending eyeshadow which I wore for my cousin's wedding. It blended the eyeshadow really nicely and would recommend this brush to people starting out with makeup. Get it at Boots for £1.99


Instagram is @prettylittlebeautysacl

Monthly Music Playlists

This month, I haven't really used Spotify, not that there's anything wrong with it, I just fell in love with my mini ipod shuffle.

So what music did I download this month...

1. I downloaded the All Time Low albums- Future hearts and Nothing Personal
My favourite songs from here are Kids in the dark and Weighless

2. I went to The Vamps concert on Friday 1st April and loved their support acts The Tide and Conor Maynard. I have downloaded young love. Get here for free! and R U Crazy which I am now obsessed with!

3. I have made a new playlist on spotify: A 5SOS setlist for the concert I'm going to!

My Favourite Songs this month:

1. She's so perfect by 5 seconds of summer
2. Young Tide by The Tide
3. Kung fu fighting by The Vamps
4. I can feel it by Hey Violet
5. Outer Space/Carry On by 5 seconds of summer

My spotify is coco_kiwi

And our instagram is @prettylittlebeautysacl

Mini makeup collection

Hi,

Today is a collab with @floralteen.x on instagram. She is uploading her video on her youtube channel Floral Teen

So today I have my mini makeup collection for my lipsticks. If you like this, please tell us in the comments section or on our instagram which is always linked at the bottom of the blog.

I have a small lipstick collection as I don't always wear lipstick and I like very natural colours.

1. Essence lipstick in 07. This is my most worn as it looks like my lips but better. I love the creamy texture of this.

2. MUA lipstick in 03. This is my least worn one as I find it very hard to pull of by itself. It is very natural and looks like concealer on me.

3. Bobbi brown lipstick in 03 uber pink. I love this peachy colour for spring and summer because it is very natural and easy to wear.

4. Topshop lipstick in innocent. This is the least natural. I love this for summer as it gives my makeup that pop which is great! I love the texture of this but I don't feel like it is particularly suited to dry lips.

Thanks for reading and i hope that you liked it. Go and watch Millie's video as it is much better than mine!!!

-C

Shower routine

Hi it's C, today I am doing another collab with Rachel!! The next couple of months will be a lot of collabs so we can grow our audience.

This is my shower routine and Rachel will be doing hers!

I like to have my shower in the morning so I am awake and energized for school!

1. Shower gel -The first thing I do is wash my body. I am using the Nivea creamy shower gel at the moment but I love the Imperial Leather lemon sherbet shower gel. I like to use a body puffle to make the shower gel foamy. At the moment I am using on from Ikea which is my favourite!

2. Face Wash- I know you are not meant to wash your face in the shower but I like to otherwise I would forget. I like to use the good things honey face wash, I have reviewed this and will link it here.

3. Optional- Exfoliate- I like to exfoliate once a week either my face or body. For my face, I like to use the Good Things honey face scrub which I will link my review here and for my body I like to use the Body shop scrubs.

4. Optional- Shampoo and Conditioner- I don't wash my hair every day so it doesn't get very greasy but my favourite shampoo is the alberto balsam shampoo and my favourite conditioner is the Argan Oil conditioner.

Thanks for reading this blog post! Make sure you read Rachel's blog and follow her instagram @lifeasrachelxo

If you want I can do a skincare routine or hair care routine

Best Ways To Cope With Exam Stress

Hey everyone it's -A here today for a blog post on how to cope with exam stress because I have a lot of exams coming up and I thought you'd all find it useful to know what I do to revise and deal with the stress from exams. Also I'm really sorry that we didn't post a blog last week because we were really busy and had some exams to revise for. Well I hope that you enjoy this blog post !

So here are my top tips on how to cope with exam stress (especially if you worry a lot like me :)

1. Revise for exams in small bursts of time (20 minutes revision then a 10 minute break doing what you want to do- usually eat or drink something) revising like this will make you feel less overwhelmed by all the revision you have to do and spaces it out.
2.  Never revise on your bed especially at night because then you are most likely to fall asleep whilst revising. If you have a clean and spaced out area such as a desk to revise it will make it much easier
3. After revision or before take a long bath or shower to make you feel much more relaxed and  it distracts you from your worries etc.
4. Take a quick walk as it clears your mind and it has been scientifically proven that it boosts brain power and memory
5. Getting enough sleep (usually around 8-9 hours) is very beneficial as it makes your attention span much longer meaning you feel more focused to revise 
6. Sometimes you just need to talk to someone, other times you need to shout it from the rooftop or scream from the top of your lungs. Figure out what you’re feeling and then let it out. Speaking to a family member or friend can highlight the bigger picture for you and empower you to rise above the exam stress.

Well that's my main tips which I use for coping with exam stress .I hope that it has helped many of you as I hate worrying about exams. Actually I just hate worrying in general. Maybe next time if you like this blog post I'll do a post on how to stop worrying. I think that would help me too! Well I hope that this helped you worry about this topic and I'll maybe see you next time with a post on how to generally stop worrying.

Thanks for reading

-A x

My top 10 favourite TV programmes of all time!

Hi it is C here today! So I have top 10 favourite TV shows! Here I go:

1. Outnumbered
2. Miranda
3. Call the Midwife
4. Cuckoo
5. H20 mermaids (because I'm secretly a 5 year old)
6.Super Shoppers
7. The Apprentice
8. The three day nanny
9. Supernanny
10. The secret life of cats

Sorry it was quite short. Hope you enjoyed!

-C

My school makeup

Hi girls it is C here to talk about the makeup I wear to school. This look is so quick and easy that I can do it in 5 minutes or less . Also these products won't break the bank so you can pick these up next time you go to the shops if you wanted. x

This is a collab with the amazing Madison! Her blog is :Madison's Blog she is honestly so lovely xx

The first thing I do is use primer, I love the Maybelline Baby Skin Primer, it keeps my concealer on all day and it applies much smoother. You can pick this up for £7.99 at Superdrug and Boots

The essence stay all day concealer is my go-to! This concealer is amazing for those pale girls out there and when I say pale, I mean you haven't found a great concealer that actually matches your skin!This essence concealer is really good! It is lightweight (and light in colour!) and its easy to apply. This is £2.50 in Wilko.

The Maybelline Matte Maker Powder is my favourite powder EVER! It keeps me matte all day and keeps my concealer on my face. It doesn't look powdery and makes my face look flawless!! This cost £3.99 from Boots and Superdrug

I love the Natural Collection Mascara! This is a cheap mascara which makes you lashes look so natural whilst giving them curl and length. This is £1.99 from Boots!

The Lush honey trap lip balm keeps my lips looking amazing all day! This is £5.99 from Lush 

Thanks for reading and go and read Madison's blog!!

-C

Madison's instagram is @madisonsbeautifulgarden

My Daily Skincare Routine

My Daily Skincare Routine

Hello everyone again its -A here. We have been really up to date now with uploading a blog post every Tuesday . Also soon we will be collabing with lots of different people so look forward to that!
So anyway, today I'm going to be taking you through my everyday skincare routine as it's very important. 
I don't have very good skin so I have to use more products to make my skin look a bit better :(

Okay so ....,

1. First I have my shower and use the Champneys purifying foamy face wash which removes all my make-up and makes my skin feel nice and clean
2. So whilst I'm still in the shower I'll use the T-zone deep pore cleansing cream wash which has salicylic in it so it helps prevent breakouts
3. Once I'm out of the shower I make sure my face is dry and then I use my good things acai berry micellar water which cleanses and soothes your skin
4. After that I will moisturise my face with the Orba goats milk moisturiser which is great for dry skin. Check out C's review!
5. Then I'll put on my yes to blueberries eye cream which is really nice and smells good
6. Then depending on my skins state I may put on a few dabs of tea tree oil on any spots I have as it helps them fade and is the best treatment I've ever used. 

So that is my everyday skincare routine for the evening. All I do in the morning to my face is put on some moisturiser to keep my skin hydrated throughout the school day. Well I hoped that you enjoyed reading this and always head over to our instagram account for more reviews and pictures. It's @prettylittlebeautysacl

Thanks and I am thinking of doing my everyday make-up for school routine in 2 weeks time but for now we'll see you next Tuesday for another blog post 

Byeeeeee

-A xxx

My Top 10 Inspirational Quotes

Hello again everyone its -A!!!!
It feels like I've been gone for ages :(
Anyway today I'm going to be telling you my top 10 quotes and why as I find when reading quotes I feel very moved and inspired.
So hopefully you will enjoy this blog post today and continue reading!
P.S these quotes aren't in any particular order

1. Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody- I think that we should all treat others how we want to be treated and it can't hurt to make a person feel important 
2. If nothing ever changed there'd be no butterflies- This is one of my favourites because it teaches us that change is for the good and we should expect good things from it 
3. Sometimes , I pretend to be normal but it gets boring so I go back to being me-this quote definitely expresses the fact that we should not try to be copies of others and stick to who you are (Good message there )
4. Laughter is timeless , imagination has no age and dreams are forever-  shows that we should enjoy all the little things we have and continue to fight for your dreams no matter who you are
5. In the end we only regret the chances we didn't take- we should take chances even if we know the risks as we only have this one life so why not make it a good one?
6. Sometimes we just have to let things go- the past has gone now and we are in the present and should look forward to the future coming. Don't let bad experiences hold you back
7. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step- even though our dreams may be big and unreachable you can achieve it slowly and in time
8. Beauty isn't about having a pretty face. It's about having a pretty mind , pretty heart and pretty soul- beauty is not always about the outside but your kindness and heart inside of you
9. A smile is the shortest distance between two people-  smiling to someone doesn't take a lot of time as it could be the nicest thing that person has seen all day.
10. Trust is like a paper once its crumpled it can't be perfect- trust has been something I have always admired from people. Once you lose it then it can never go back to the way it once way. That's why I think having friends that you can trust 100% is a good idea. I'm so glad I met my 3 amazing friends . 

So there you have it my kinda cheesy top 10 quotes . We are so grateful for 1131 page views and if you are interested in more beauty reviews and pictures then why not head over to our instagram 

prettylittlebeautysacl

Also if you are keen to send us any products to try out and review for you then please either contact us on our instagram or email us at ACDL.PGJR@gmail.com

Thank you and we will see you next tuesday with a new blog post

-A xx

Good Things Miracle Mattifier Moisturiser

Hi again -A here x

Today i'm going to be talking to you about the Good Things Miracle Mattifier Moisturiser with superfruit extracts- BLACKCURRANT AND GOJI BERRY.

-C actually gave me this moisturiser as she said that she would recommend it for my skin type. It smells soooo nice and whilst even writing this blog post im smelling it . Since -C has given me this product I have used it a lot as its perfectly good for your skin and it really works.

I use it all the time and I would really recomment it to anyone who has oily/combinational skin. The make Good Things doesn't test on animals or have animal ingerdients and is paraben free! This means it is 100% suitable for vegetarians and vegans. It is quickly absorbed to hydrate your skin. It also helps absorb any excess oil so your skin stays smooth and matte and is less prone to breakouts.

I really love this product and it has definitely made me interested in the brand Good Things. You can purchase it online by searching in Good Things mirical mattifier moistuirser.

Bye

-A

xxx

Water and Beauty

Hi guys!


Sorry the post is late this week, I was just really busy last night.
I'm going to talk about something a little different today... Drinking water and how it links to beauty.

I am really bad at drinking water throughout the day, I know this is so bad for me, I just can't remember or just can't be bothered.

Benefits of water:

Water doesn't just stop yourself dying if thirst...

• Water gives you clear skin- if you start to drink around 6-8 glasses of water a day you should see your skin becoming much clearer. This is because the water flushes out the toxins in your body

• When skin is hydrated your skin looks more alive and wrinkles and pores seem less prominent. Some people believe this is because water plumps up the skin, filling in these wrinkles and pores.

• Dehydration makes your skin look dry and wrinkled

• Not drinking enough water can give you health problems. Like asthma, allergy and migraines 

• Your skin will be soft and glowing 

So how can you drink more water?

• Have a drink in the morning as soon as you wake up
• Eat fruits and veg that contain high amounts of water (strawberries, watermelon, cucumbers)
• Make detox waters (put fruits into your water- there are many different recipes) to make you drink more interesting
• Buy or make your own marked water bottle (I actually tried this method and it did work until the pen rubbed off). This will cause you to see drinking water as a challenge that you want to complete 
• Drink a glass of water with every meal
• Go drink some now after reading this post

Drinking water is the cheapest way to have nice skin, it costs nothing but leaves your skin glowing. 

- L xxxx

REVIEW: COOLEST LIP-GLOSSES EVER!!!

Hi girls,

Today, I am reviewing the NEW CID i-Gloss Light up gloss with mirror!!!!!. 

The founder of NEW CID is Kelly Colman. Her makeup line is to help empower woman. She wanted to make it simplistic, wearable and easy to apply.

The lipgloss colours I used were called

Cherry Pop and Blondie

I'm really sorry that I can't add pictures because my computer isn't working but you can click the links to see what colours these lipglosses are.

I really like these lip glosses because they aren't very sticky, they have lots of pigmentation and come with a built in mirror and light!!!!

I think that the built in mirror and light make these lipglosses so unique. The light is under the lid so when you are applying this lipgloss you can see what you are doing. Also the mirror makes these so much easier to apply and you don't have to search around at the bottom of your bag for a separate one!!!

These cost £17 each which you can buy from here

Also if you don't like lipgloss they make lipsticks with built in mirror and light!!!

-C

Also I'm sorry I can't get pictures to work at the moment. I should be able to get it to work by the next time I write a blog!!!

Skincare Shakeup: Balm Balm Rose Water

Hey!
Its -A here .

Today I will be reviweing the Balm Balm rose water. Around 1 week ago we all had a "Skincare Shakeup" with Jan (our beauty representtive) and she let us try out lots of skincare items that she believed were good for our skin. One of my favourite things was the Rosewater.

It's basically a gentle skin hydrator which you sptistz on every morning and evening. It is 100% natural and organic. It also smells great (well if you like roses then you would agree)

Me -C and -L tried it out and all really liked it , I think that its great to carry around with you if you feel like your face needs a little refreshing.  If you want to buy this product then the link is below
http://www.myshowcase.com/cms/jan_jackson

I really thought that this is a great product to use and I definitely noticed that my skin looked much more glowing and healthy after using it. Thank you very much for reading our blog!
-A
P.S. Thank you for 635 page views! Keep reading and please follow our blog
xxxx

BBrowBar Brow Pen for shaped, defined brows

Hi here I am again (-L btw) and I'm gonna review the BBrowBar Brow Pen...

This is 'Indian Chocolate' - they come in different shades

I really loved this brow pen- usually I just use Body Shop eyeliner pencil to fill in my brows, which works just as well as any brow pencil. However, over the weekend I found out about the BBrowBar Brow Pen. Firstly I was confused that it was a pen, like to me the idea of a marker pen or sharpie colouring in my eyebrows came into my mind...

Best eyebrows ever!

However, it was not like that at all. It gave a really natural look and make you eyebrows more neat and shaped. It did not make my brows look stupid and like they were drawn on. Also the pen was super easy to use and I would definitely recommend it.

For people with Brown hair, like mine, 'Indian Chocolate' would be perfect for you. If you have lighter hair I recommend 'Cinnamon Spice', and for those with darker hair use 'Cardamom Pod'. 

The results

Buy them Here from My Showcase  (priced at £18.00). 

Thank you for reading

-L xxx

Makeup with skin benefits??!!! First impression:Wild About Beauty

Hi,

This blog post is about the Wild about Beauty Ultra dewy crème blush sticks. I think these are a great idea as they are quick and easy and not messy.

As someone who loves blusher, I was excited when shown the cream blush range from Wild about beauty.

Wild about Beauty is a company created by Kim Jacob and Louise Redknapp. They created this makeup range that is foolproof and has real skin benefits. 

I have to admit that I prefer powder blush over cream blush as I thought it quicker and less messy. However, I was wrong. These cream blushers are compact so they are not messy and easy to blend. they are very creamy and have got lots of pigmentation. 

I love the shade names and my favourite shade is Phoebe. This is a really nice mid-tone pink that has no shimmer, which I like and is really nice to wear on the apples of your cheeks. 

I also found out that cream blush is better for your skin than powder. It adds more hydration to your face (which I need) and powder blush doesn't give a hydrating dewy finish. 

This was one of my favourite makeup products from Wild About Beauty and I am excited to try more. 

If you would like to purchase any products from Wild About Beauty then click here

We are meeting with out beauty representative soon which means we can try out for products for you!

Thanks for reading out blog :)

-C xx 

The S5 purity serum review !

Hi!
It's -A here today
I will be reviewing the S5 Purity Serum
The specific serum i will be reviewing is for oily blemish prone skin I got given a small sample of this to try out as i really wanted something to help my spots as it's not the greatest look!

I tried it when i was on holiday because I wanted nice skin whilst I was away . At first i thought it was not going to be that good but after a few days i really noticed a difference in my skins appearance It wasn't oily anymore and all of my spots had either cleared or were less noticeable I was really impressed with the results I got after using it! :)The serum is a thicker liquid which you add a drop or 2 to your daily moisturiser. You don't apply it by itself since using it with a moisturiser really helps your skin too .

If you don't have similar skin to mine there are many other serums you can try out ... Such as for redness and sensitive skin, hyperpigmentation, dry or scarred skin, sensitive skin, fine lines and wrinkles

The S5 Serum is good for all skin types and its even good to have if your skin is luckily perfect sicne it can also prevent any blemishes apperaring one day. This serum is literally AMAZING and I would recommend it to anyone who has trouble with their skin especially in the teenage years. Overall the s5 serum was something i would 100% use all the time Sadly, the only thing that put me off a little was the price ( £44 and $67) It means it is something that you would (well i know i would) have to spend a lot of time saving up for it.
As a young girl I would have much preffered it to be cheaper since then I could afford to buy some but then i do understand why it costs that price.
It is all completely natural and the people that created it are normal working people just trying to get their products well known which is completelty understandable.

It is crossing my mind to buy it as i really noticed a differnce in my skin and even my family commented on how my skin was much clearer and fresh. >If you are interested in purchasing anything from the S5 ramge then you can buy it from here
http://www.myshowcase.com/

Thanks for reading and I hope that you like it !
-A

LUXE temporary tattoos by Glimmer

Hi guys! It's -L here for my first blog post- hopefully it will be good enough to not be taken down by the others.

I'm here to blog about LUXE tattoos by Glimmer (they're temporary so don't worry). Most of the time when I think about temporary tattoos I think about really rubbish cartoon character tattoos that you would find at a 5 year olds birthday party...

I mean who doesn't want my little pony
over their arms?!

So I was quite shocked to find out that temporary tattoos can be so much more than that. They are seen as an accessory much like jewelry. However, that wrong brand and you could end up damaging your skin, or just end up with a really cheap looking tattoo that hurts to come off. The LUXE tattoos were super easy to put on (all you needed was water) and came off easily with either baby oil, moisturiser or shower gel. Also they are great for those with sensitive skin!  

The Sharpies have nothing to do with the tattoos by the way


Glimmer is a professional worldwide body art company, so if you want quality then here is the place to go to get these amazing tattoos. (For £11.99 you get a pack- full of 2 sheets of tattoos)

We also tried them out...

-A made a bracelet and rings out of the Silver Metallic tattoos

-D found that the tattoos that matched her skin tone best were the Gold Metallic tattoos

-C tried the Water Colour tattoos (which really looked realistic)

                                                        

And I tried using words in my tattoo...

We all really enjoyed the tattoos and would definitely recommend them!