Sleek - Face FORM Contouring And Blush Palette, Light. Link
This brand is really hitting it hard in my opinion I can't help but find myself impressed to tells you the truth, let's be honest look at it ^ isn't gorgeous. I personally know from the pallets - i love them! That their products are that pigmented that a little goes a long way and for your pennies, you can't complain.
I did have the intention of picking up a contour kit to be honest - yep, i wanted to jump on that bandwagon - wait am i too late again?! I couldn't find the Contour Kit sadly but after a few sobs i did see this sticking out of the shelf - multipurpose, and my? Is that a rose gold blusher i spotted? Oh nelly, yes.
The Palette itself is a must've - it's perfect. The Contour powder is a warm matte shade doubling up as your bronzer, The Highlighter is somewhat of glittery one, it's not chunky as ugh. Who's after a highlighter with chunky glitter?! It's beige and sits on top of cheek bones and brow bone gorgeously and effortlessly even this worn alone is lovely. The Blush is what excites me the most a beautiful rose gold shade with a gorgeous peachy, orange undertones it reminds me a lot of the coralista shade from benefit - it's so beaut on those cheeks it's very glowy too so this itself works as a highlight too - £9.99 and available in 4 shades, I personally like to apply the contour powder with my Real Techniques Contour Brush, The blush with my Real Techniques Blusher brush and the highlighter with my Setting Brush as it's perfectly small so it's perfect to dab on the top of the cheek bones - it's beaut.
How much do you want this now? I'd definitely say this could be used for just a blush, highlighter and as a bronzer - those who do contour like myself i think you should pick this up, it's absolutely lovely. I personally love to contour as i'm fairly pale and fair skinned and i think it just adds something, warmth and dimension to my face i have freckles and can sometimes find wearing certain products quite difficult and can find bronzers to appear quite muddy looking on my face, this however as I've picked up the kit in - light. It's been working lovely and i love how this looks on my skin personally. What a steal!
Have you picked this up?
Like my panic attack post I composed, again - I knew I wanted to share my story involving depression as hard and daunting task this may be, I have personally found how helpful and just how much a weight is lifted when a problem is shared, I know how helpful I found stories, posts and even watching people speak about anxiety and depression - this gave me so much hope and really helped to widen my eyes to what these illnesses are and what they can involve - i'd just like to quickly say, this is very hard for me to confess, it takes a lot of confidence and strength to share things like this as it's so personal - knowing that this is something I feel can often be overlooked, judged and hard to understand it is something I know a lot of people have faced, do face on a regular day to day basis and know someone who has gone through this if that being a friend, a member of your family or you, yourself personally - Even if this helps just one person, that's my job done to be honest, I have to admit having heard of such an amazing talented man stolen away from this, depression can effect us all - it can happen to those you love, friends, nans - everyone.
I don't feel like depression, anxiety and panic attacks or any mental health issues are spoken about enough, i'm not ashamed to admit that I've had depression nor am I ashamed to say I have had panic attacks, I do get them and I do have anxiety, I probably will still get panic attacks for the rest of my life, I've accepted that.
I really feel like when this is shared, it's so lovely when you can relate, be there for someone who has suffered or does suffer with the same mental illnesses as you - it really restores my faith in the human population when everyone comes together in times of need to help, offer support and even show an understanding into what mental illnesses really are and how people like myself are faced with on a daily basis of their life's and the impact it can have on someone's life - as I have already said, I don't mean to sound like a broken record, but this is incredibly personal as I will be sharing my story involving this subject.
It's something that really honestly pulls on my heart strings and i'm now in a place where i can share my mental illness, or illnesses i should say - i have over read this post again and again in my head to try and make some form of sense about something that is so important and did become such a big part of life.
Believe it or not, the word ' Depression' is used on an every day basis, people can often say ' i'm depressed' but what they probably mean is i'm fed up, upset because they've failed an exam, had a row or lost their job. Up's and down's in my opinion are what makes us human, it's common and very normal to have those feelings and most people can recover from this, pick themselves up. Depression however, it isn't that easy - your mood is affected, your low and you feel low and other symptoms occur everyday for at least two-weeks or more. This, can become that severe that it can affect everyday life, day to day activities and you as a person, 1 - 4 adults suffer with this and any other mental illness, however i really find there to be a lacking in system of support, advice and all these things that a person needs.
epression & Myself: Leading up to when I was actually diagnosed from my doctor, saying I had depression or that I was in-fact depressed - I was having a lot of trouble with anxiety, I was getting panic attacks on the regular, pretty much every other day. I hadn't been in the job I was in around this time for too long, decent enough, I had a particular tough day as I had been up super early. Now, I don't know if it were the same shifts worked on a pattern for three days or that they were early ones or what caused this, I had the most horrific panic attack to date, i'd still rate this as my worst if not one of. It was absolutely awful, people were panicking around me and I was just so scared, after this horrible event was over. Hours later I felt so withdrawn, so tired, lacking energy but I felt different from how i'd normally feel after one.
Days after I was due back into work, I then suffered another panic attack - this was it for me, I was so withdrawn, I barely ate - I then began to feel too scared to return back to work, ashamed and embarrassed I figured i'd be judged, hated and picked on for what had happened, the rumours made this a hell for me to return, I suffered with finding the easiest of everyday tasks hard, like getting out of bed to dressing myself I was too scared to be alone, I needed someone with me always, I just couldn't bare to be left on my own. It began to get a lot harder, I didn't eat I couldn't sleep I spent most days lead in bed crying into my partners arms or my mothers, they took me to doctors where I had to fill out a form in which I won't go into too much detail with some of the questions, as it frankly still shocks me with some of the answers I gave. I had lost two stone, I was tired, I was so withdrawn, i had this constant headache that just never left, I've always been quite this shy person to be honest so talking about how i felt was bloody difficult, i remember just nodding or my boyfriend doing the talking for me, depression is very hard to deal with, it takes control of your mind and body, it's an unbelievable hard thing to overcome and it does still life's - sadly, i dread to say but i'm sharing my truths, it might of taken mine too if i hadn't had such an amazing doctor, partner and mother who held my hand every step and helped me to fight this, i spent most of time of course with my partner who took time out of his world, his job to be there for me 100%, twenty four seven.
There's no shame in needing help, i needed the medication to help me as i was too weak to fight such a thing alone, i don't find this anything for me to feel ashamed about, without it i'd of not done it. - I did find the pills very high as sadly i needed a high dosage, they did make me worse as most tablets tend to do and most of the time i felt like i was in a bubble, floating around feeling unimportant and useless, isolated but as much as i wanted to be i was never left alone, i did eventually overcome this sadly, not everyone can. It took me a good year and the odd month to fully feel like i can venture out on my own, deal with life again and to feel safe and happy in myself, when i was told had it i felt nothing, now i feel everything.
I can't stress enough how important talking about things really is, sharing and crying - get it out of your system. I held so much inside and eventually i just burst, like a walking time bomb. If you ever feel like you may have this, make a doctors appointment and honestly, remember you're a lot stronger than you give yourself credit for, you'll be so amazed at what you can overcome - if i need to talk, if i'm upset i do exactly i'll cry, nower days i'm that girl, i'm a crier. I even remember the doctors telling me how good this is for your body, if you need to let go of emotions, do exactly that, if any of you, anyone. Ever needs to talk, i'd happily listen to you, it's OK to talk about this.
I did find some links myself when i faced this journey that helped:
Mind
You Tube
Time To Change
If you'd like to see what I've to say about panic attacks and anxiety here's that post Panic Attacks - My email is aimzyoakley98@gmail, so if you ever need to talk don't hold back, love you lovelies, remember you're normal, it's OK to talk xoxo
As you can see, it appears I have walked into a boots store, got myself carried away walked out with a bag full or two. A long ass receipt and a dent in my bank balance, when one needed new make up, one did exactly that, boots is fantastic for making you spend - all these offers, what's a girl to do? I have desperately wanted to try some of these things for a while, some have just been on my wishlist - others well accidently fell into my basket - it happens, right? ;) here's what I've picked up:
Soap & Glory ' Love At First Blush'
This is so pretty, when the colours are all swirled into together on the cheeks it just looks stunning, it's works as a highlighter too so its just perfect, I can definitely see this being a stable for everyday.
Soap & Glory ' Supercat Fat'
I was really attracted to this eyeliner, I don't have one that's so fat to be honest - it's got all these little sides to the applicator that makes it easier to use, it's a quite a scary concept at first as it literally is like applying eyeliner with a marker pen, its pretty scary seeing that come toward your eye, it works insanely well though!
Seventeen - ' Conquer Kit'
I have been after a product like this for quite some time, I love the concept and I absolutely love bronzer and contouring - I myself, am quite pale and freckled. I have to say I have found products like this to add so much warmth and dimension to my face, very looking forward to seeing how this plays up, I have loved using it so far, It might be featured very soon.
Sleek - ' Oh So Special Palette'
This was just a repurchase for me as mine was stolen, I knew I needed this again - so beautiful and so essential I've been known to use the pinks for blush, the browns of my brows and the black as eyeliner it's just an all rounder, it's brilliant.
Sleek - ' Contouring And Blush Palette'
I'm so impressed with this brand, i'm so gutted I don't have a stand where I live, i'd be lapping the products up into my collection, I loved this - it's perfect, the bronzer is so warm, the highlighter is beautiful and my, is that a rose gold blusher? oh, well yes it is.
They're Real Mascara - Benefit.
I needed a new one, I have had this before i'm going to keep it simple and tell you it's incredible, I don't think i'm going to use anything else again, that's how much i'm in love.
Soap & Glory Kick Ass Concealer
This is applies so well, it's so creamy and it's really impressed me - I've used this since I've got it, the coverage is really lovely.
Soap & Glory Archery
Best brow product in my opinion, I absolutely adore this - was needed to rebuy.
Soap & Glory Arch De Triumph.
Having so much love for their Archery pencil, I thought i'd give this ago, i'm hoping it lives up to it's sisters shoes.
I also picked up the That Gal Primer, I have posted that and did a indept review on a separate post - as well as this, I've purchased the Rimmel Foundation listed above in the photo, this is amazing the coverage is really high and for such a cheap price it's amazing, I have also purchased a trusty Collection concelear as you've all seen and loved, i'm sure and a trusty Rimmel Stay Matte Powder so cheap but so good, I hope you've enjoyed this post, I plan to review some products I've posted as some I've just fallen head over heels for but if there's anything you'd like to see then don't hesitate to message me, lots of love.
Hey babes, I hope everyone's good - it's that time again, its getting cold enough for thick oversized scarfs and coats and ankle boots and most importantly - red or plum lips, this does excite me - i'm not one for nude lipsticks, I love darker shades so much - I think it's all my collection contains?! I have never done a what's on face post before, so without further a do here we are, I hope you enjoy.
Rimmel's Stay Matte Foundation - This foundation is mouse based so it's so easy to blend out infact it blends like a dream, i'd not say it's one for a dryer skin as I've found it's clung to my dryer patches like a nightmare - the coverage however is actually very buildable, it's providing me with the perfect base at the moment, it's actually better than I expected and I have to say, i'm very impressed so far, it also leaves you with a this glowy flawless base, it's matte but glowy too, something I love with this.
Soap & Glory Supercat Fat Eyeliner - I recently picked this up as I was intrigued by the size of this, it's very big and i'm not going to lie quite scary at first as it's honestly just like a marker pen. However, the pen to apply has these different edges to it making it infact quite easy to use, it's very pigmented and I have made plently a mistake so far! That being said, it lasts all day long - so it's perfect.
Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick - 01. - I love this lipstick. I have worn it everyday since I purchased this, I definitely think its going to be stable for me throughout this winter. The babe of a lipstick Is so creamy, so pigmented and it lasts all day, an absolute winner for me, i'm in love.
Soap & Glory Kick Ass Concealer - I don't own the pot version of this, with the mirror. I have the pen version, this is so creamy and actually hides imperfections extremely well, I love it for the under eye area as it's lovely and blends out so well - i'm very very impressed.
Sleek Contour & Blush Palette In Light - Love this, so much. The bronzer is perfect to contour, it's very warm and works so well on my complexion, the highlighter is beautiful and the rose gold blusher is perfect.
In terms of eyes, I've loved my Naked Two Pallet more than anything - its still such a beautiful palette and makes a regular appearance in my day to day routines. I have also recently picked up the They're Real Mascara, I have tried this but I knew I needed the full size, it's amazing. I don't think i'll use anything else, so that's saying something, - see you soon lovely's. xo
