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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9447127797333513222017-07-26T09:00:14.959+01:00London Make-up BlogA make-up and beauty blog, imparting the wisdom of thousands of pounds spent on make-up, by a pro make-up artistCorinna email@example.com://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-20659878237126439512017-07-26T09:00:00.001+01:002017-07-26T09:00:15.073+01:00Clinique Pretty Easy Liquid Eyelining Pen

It's been ages since I've had a guest spot and so I asked my lovely friend Lucy to oblige. Lucy and I were at school together and had the same surname and love of the Beatles and when you are 14 that is enough to forge a lifelong love. Lucy has the kind of face that doesn't need any make-up but as a make-up artist you can do loads of exciting things with. So she hoards me magazine tear outs that she things I'll like and sends lovely postcards from where she lives in Provence and when I see something make-up that I think she'll like I get it for her - very hard when someone is a make-up minimalist.

In May she dog-sat for us and mentioned that she longed for a good eyeliner to get a real 60s flick going on and so I dashed to buy her the Clinique Pretty Easy Liquid Eye Lining Pen - I've heard nothing but good things about it and was told that it was super-easy to use. I know that Lucy wants no-faff when it comes to liner so who better to review it for me?

Having never written a make-up review before I'm going to start with the basics, the name; Clinique Pretty Easy Liquid Eyelining Pen, eyeliner précision extreme 01 black. For a complete make-up novice like me this is a good place to start as it has two of the best make-up related words in the title – pretty (yes please!) and easy. The fact the French description mentions the word precision is also good as I am notoriously slapdash and very unprecise about what goes on my face. Plus, I like an extreme eyeliner flick, like the ones seen on the models at the Fendi spring 2017 ready-to-wear show and Jean Shrimpton.

It has a soft, slightly flexible tapering nib (if that's the right word?!) and a defined tip like a calligraphers pens. I found this SO SIMPLE to apply it was practically foolproof. The flat side of the brush snuggles into my lashes and I am able to get a really close, thick line. I was also able to get a fabulously thin line including a nice long cats eye flick. The soft nib tip meant I was able to extend the line right into the corner of my eye without it going everywhere and having to use a dozen earbuds to clear up the mess. It's worth pointing out here that as much as I love a heavy laden lid I'm far too chicken to go full Amy Winehouse but I feel with this pen I could probably attempt it. Durability wise, it didn't smudge and it easily lasted all day although I did notice it fading (this could very well be to do with my application process than the product itself though). I was also able to put it on in under 10 seconds at my desk which is a big bonus.

In writing this I confess I googled 'How to review a beauty product' and got a big long scary list of things to talk about, including 'the price, and whether you feel it is value for money. If it is a high-end item, don't forget that context.' Well, it was a present and therefore fantastic value for (my) money. For me this is a 'high-end item' although I'm sure Chippy will find this hilarious; it is, without doubt, the most expensive thing in my make-up bag, which is about the size of an envelope. Which leads me on nicely to the packaging …this eyeliner is small! Super slim in a chic shiny black with silver lettering. I love it. It's only a tad thicker than a pencil and I find the click on lid really easy to use.

What You Need to Know - Clinique Pretty Easy Liquid Eyelining Pen

£19.50

1ml

Available in black and brown

100% Fragrance Free

Available from Feel Unique, Look Fantastic,

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Corinna Harrodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-63444840032292418262017-07-05T09:00:00.000+01:002017-07-05T10:31:22.968+01:00Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting SprayYou all know how I'm a bit 'meh' about setting sprays. They do sometimes work but most make-up is pretty long lasting nowadays and frankly I'm happy to look a bit worn in and then take it all off asap as soon as I get home. I'm not out partying that much at the moment. I was sent this to try however, and try it I did and was very pleasantly surprised.

Now I don't want to sound completely bonkers but this actually worked. I managed to conincide testing it with a bit of a heatwave in the UK (don't worry it's rained all day so normalty is restored) and my make-up stayed on my face. It not only stayed on but looked really fresh and nice. I sort of became addicted to using it because it was such a novelty even though frankly my kids don't care what my face looks like and my husband is avoiding me as much as possible because I have late-stage-pregnancy rage.

It sprays nicely - some of them squirty in one place (MAC Fix + can does this sometimes and it drives me mad). And seemed to stop make-up settling into the skin. They even suggest that you can use it on a brush and apply your eye shadow with it for increased longevity. Making me thing you can spritz this on before make-up application and it will help keep your make-up on all day. However, this hasn't go ingredients that are great for your skin so I'd rather keep it on top of make-up rather than directly onto my skin.

I have Model in a Bottle setting spray in my kit but next time that runs out I will replace it with this. It works just as well and the packaging and spray are much better.

A setting spray that actually works. Pretty revolutionary.

What You Need to Know - Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

£23.50

118ml

Contains alcohol and lots of other stuff that isn't lovely but that's what makes the make-up stay

Travel size available - £10 for 30ml which is great

Available from Feel Unique, Urban Decay

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Corinna Harrodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-58592458244505325092017-07-03T09:00:00.000+01:002017-07-03T09:00:22.116+01:00Eye Shadow Pencils Spend or Save I love an eye shadow pencil. They make application so easy, they travel well and are often a great base for eye shadows if you need to give them a bit of oomph or longevity. You can use them as an eyes shadow or straight liner, or as a blended liner or base. They make for a great, quick and easy smokey eye too. But they not only vary wildly in quality but also in price. So I've gathered together all the ones that I've either been using for a while myself or have been recommended and have been testing them out to see how they compare. Do you really get what you pay for? Are they actually all the same?

There are so many things to take into consideration so I've tried to test take the same things into consideration for each pencil. Longevity, price, packaging, whether they are sharpen or twist up. In my opinion there is less to go wrong with a pencil that you sharpen - the product doesn't dry out and you don't get a fault with the mechanism. It is a bit of a ballache to have to sharpen. I feel I should just mention the difference in shimmery and sparkley here. For me 'shimmery' means a not matte but not noticable glittery finish, 'sparkley' means there are noticable bits of glitter of whatever size. I've included some swatches below so hopefully you'll be able to see what I mean. I've used these a lot but when testing and re-testing for this post I've worn for a couple of days on their own to see how they looked and lasted and a couple of days more as a base with a shadow over the top.

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow Sticks - £23 | 1.6g | 19 colours | twist up | plastic packaging but good quality | colours tried: Pinkle Sparkle and Sand Dune
These are very soft and go on nicely but I feel like they will run out the soonest as a lot of product goes on with application. They apply nicely, last well and come in a good variety of colours. But they don't set the world on fire and considering the quality of cheaper versions they seem a bit pricey to me.Would like to try Golden Pink, Goldstone and Truffle. Best for: soft blending.

Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon - £19 | 1.6g | 12 colours | cruelty free | sharpen | pencil with plastic lid | colour tried: Bronze Garnet
Not actually the most expensive as I thought it would be and for me this one shows it's quality when you want to blend the colour out, you still keep the brightness of the colour as you blend it it doesn't completely disappear as with some of the NYX ones. You do get what you pay for in terms of colour payoff though the others really aren't that far behind, these are just brighter than a lot of the shades from the other brands tested. Some have found that this irritates their eyes. I've worn it on the waterline and have had no problem. Would like to try: Gold Digger and Amethyst Aphrodisiac. Best for: brightness of colour and making your eye colour stand out.

Kiko Golden Beige and Golden Brown

Kiko Long Lasting Eye Shadow Pencil - £6.90 | 1.6g |31 colours | cruelty free | twist up | plastic packaging | colours tried: Golden Brown and Golden Beige
The twist on this broke. Which is annoying, you can still work it and it was cheap so I'm not sure what I'm complaining about really but it's worth mentioning. The rest of the packaging is really nice. These are definitely sparkley rather than shimmery but maybe I just picked two sparkley ones - the
colour range is impressive but actually a lot of them are very similar. Best for: a quick, cheap smokey eye.

No 7 Shade and Define - £8 | 1.4g | 8 colours | cruelty free | twist up | plastic packaging | colour tried: Cool Mink
This definitely felt like the most grown up, need to blend quickly and with a brush and the colour is smooth, slight shimmer and blends nicely with either shadows or sticks. Lasts all day. Best for: flattering finish

Nudestix Magnetic Eye Colour - £24 | 2.8g | 8 colours | sharpen | pencil with plastic lid | colour tried: Angel
I love this one and the annoyance of having to sharpen it is taken away but it having it's only tin and sharpener. I love everything about this brand except it's price and availability in the UK. It's the most expensive but you get 2.8g as opposed to the 1.6g for £23 with the Bobbi Brown. Would like to try Spirit and Twilight. Best for: packaging and all round decadent experience!

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil - £5.50 | 5g | 32 colours | sharpen | pencil with plastic lid | colour tried: loads inc. youghurt, iced mocha, rust and strawberry milk
These are the softest and most blendable - you can scribble on the lid blend the top out a bit with your fingertip and they are good to go. They do have a bit of movement in them and are best with a bit of eyeshadow on top if you want them to last all day. But then they are incredibly reasonably priced and the choice of colours is amazing. However, some of the colours do not blend out well so you either get the intense pop of colour or a sort of greyish blurry mess so if intensity is what you want then these are good. Best for: price vs amount and choice of colours

Rimmel Scandal'Eyes Eye Shadow Stick - £4.49 | 3.25g | 8 colours | sharpen | pencil with plastic lid | colour tried: Bluffing
Definitely sparkley but one of the only brands (apart from Bobbi Brown) to offer matte colours. Pretty good staying power but did get slightly worn and patchy but in a wearable way. This one wowed me the least and having seen the others I probably wouldn't rebuy. Best for: matte choices and amount of product vs price

Rosie for Augograph Cream Eyeshadow Sticks - £12.50 | 4 colours | cruelty free | twist up | colours tried: Sparkle & Magic, Almond Eyes, Feline Fox

Rosie for Autograph: Almond Eyes, Sparkle & Magic, Feline Fox

I actually called these in, something I never do. I was planning and researching this piece and kept hearing great things about these pencils and every time I went into M&S to get them they were either sold out or in a gross state (Hammersmith need to sort out their make-up situation). I'm not really into celebrity ranges but I was and am so impressed with these. The colour payoff, the longevity, the packaging, the price. I feel like these just nail it on every level. They set well but you have lots of time to blend them nicely after application. My only complaint is that all the colours are quite sparkley though not excessively and I always get asked about them when I'm wearing them. I'd just like to see some shimmer rather than sparkle. They don't write the colour on the pencil so you have to guess. The fact that there are only four colours available also makes me feel that they are committed to doing a good quality product rather than just churning them out. Best for: all round, price, packaging, look. Would like to see more!

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Corinna Harrodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-84352939975037149542017-06-30T09:00:00.000+01:002017-06-30T09:00:25.068+01:00June 2017 Favourites There's something smug making about having filmed a favourites video that can then go up on the last day of the month. It so rarely happens. This month is mostly products that I've used for years and have recently come back to and one new one that is now a bit controversial.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer
Max Factor Masterpiece Mascara
MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Dangerous
Urban Decay with Gwen Stefani Lip Pencils in 714 and Rock Steady
Bourjois Delice de Poudre Bronzing Powder
NARS Sun Wash Diffusing Bronzer
Eco Tools Define Brush (from the Define and Highlight Set)
Eco Tools Microblending Brush

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Corinna Harrodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-16697570550055543002017-06-28T09:00:00.000+01:002017-06-28T21:53:35.652+01:00NARS Sun Wash Diffusing BronzerIt's rare for me to rush out and buy a new release because over the past 11 or so years of doing this I've had to learn some discipline. If I could I could quite happily spend hundreds of pounds on products within the next five minutes and still feel like I hadn't scratched the surface on my wish-list. I could bankrupt us on make-up and beauty.

But after reading a couple of good reviews for the new NARS Sun Washed Diffusing Bronzers and I wanted one. A bit weird as NARS is not one of my go-to brands (not deliberately I just feel like I'm so behind there I don't even know where to start ... I have a long wishlist) and I just don't really have a lot of bronzers for myself.

Then I realised that this, of course is exactly the reason. It is a genuinely legitimate purchase. I don't have a lot of bronzers, it's incredibly hard to find one that looks nice on me and not a bit over the top. I love the Luminous Bronze Light from the Ambient Light Edit palette but use it sparingly or look a fright. A good, wearable bronzer for those of use with pale skin who don't want to look super shiny is hard to find. And I think this is it.
Don't get me wrong - I was underwhelmed by this both in the shop and when it first arrived. Having gone to make The Purchase in Space NK I couldn't really notice that much difference when it was applied (maybe because I wasn't doing it myself so wasn't looking in the mirror at the time) and then they didn't have it in stock anyway. But I persevered and bought it online and it arrived and I thought that maybe I should have gone for a shade darker. But the whole point was that I didn't want it to look like a bronzer and too dark looks odd with my freckles.

Before and after - you can see how subtle and not orange

However, the more I use it the more I really like it. If you are a fan of the finish from the Ambient lighting powders from Hourglass this is very similar. It's not overly shiny or too much like a highlight but gives a subtle healthy glow that works whether you are wearing foundation or using this straight on the skin. The colour I've been using, Seaside, is great for paler skins and I can assume the same thought has gone into the other three colours (one of which is a take on their famous Laguna). I'd say that if you are remotely any shade darker than me then Seaside is going to be too pale for you.

Not being a bronzer devotee £29 seems like a lot for me to spend. But then I don't really spend a lot of money on bronzers so this is my budget for the year - it's the only one I need and I'd actually like to get all four for my kit as they photograph beautifully. You get a good amount of product and as always the NARS packaging is simple but not cheap. Do I wish it was cheaper? Yes of course but it's not unreasonable considering just how much you can spend on make-up nowadays (*mum eye roll*)

Interestingly, and sadly, whilst I've been writing this NARS, one of the big brands who have always been cruelty-free have now announced that they will be selling in China when it is a legal requirement for make-up to tested on animals. Which is sad and has gone down very badly with fans of the brand. I sadly don't imagine it will do much damage to their sales, I wish it would because animal testing needs to stop, but if that is something that matters to you then TAKE NOTE!

You can see me use this in my 5 minutes heatwave makeup

What You Need to Know - NARS Sun Wash Diffusing Bronzer

£29/US$40

8g

4 shades available

Available from Feel Unique, Look Fantastic, Space NK

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Corinna Harrodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-68993187728214723342017-06-26T09:00:00.000+01:002017-06-26T09:00:10.067+01:00June 2017 News I have been a little distracted this month with trying to get the building works finished before the baby arrives and generally getting our lives a bit organised before the baby arrives so there's not a huge amount of news this month. There are some really exciting new releases though and what news there is is pretty huge.

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New Releases

Daniel Sandler Customisable Watercolour Set - these look absolutely stunning. I cannot wait til I can get my hands on these. As someone who uses these professionally a lot to have a kit that will work on everyone is the dream (well the dream is to own every single one ever made).

Origins GinZing Energy Boosting Tinted Moisturiser - god I want to try this. I've heard and seen great things about it. You know I love GinZing eye cream so anything under this branch of Origins

Urban Decay Naked Heat - they did a sneaky limited number pre-release of this and it sold out so fast. The proper release date will be 27th July so if you want to get your hands on this huge new release set your reminder.

 News & Events

Estee Lauder have 'invested' in Deciem. This is a bit vague. Deciem is an innovative brand responsible for NIOD, The Ordinary and Hylamide to name but three and although I can see the benefit for both companies but I'm not sure how it's going to work out.

Hourglass have been bought by Unilever and will be it's first 'colour' cosmetics brand. Don't mess with it Unilever.

MAC is now available from Look Fantastic.

What I've Been Trying

Chloe Ferry Liquid Matte lipstick - I have absolutely no idea who Chloe Ferry is. I will google but for now want to try this in an unprejudiced way as, from the press release, I'm assuming it's someone I don't have a huge amount in common with make-up wise!

Gold Collagen masks - god I love a mask and any excuse to lie down for 20-40 minutes is good with me

Urban Decay All Nighter Fixing Spray - it's early days but this may actually work. Review to follow soon.

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Corinna Harrodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-32318214690880102352017-06-23T09:00:00.000+01:002017-06-23T09:00:38.136+01:005 Minute Heatwave Make-up You probably know we have been having a heatwave here in the UK. I usually get cross with the term heatwave because, well it's summer, it's just summer not a heatwave, but 33 degrees celcius is pretty much as hot as the UK gets so I'll let it through this time (and even include it in the title of this video!).

It's not a glamorous look but it makes me feel less washed out and gross and like I can pick the kids up from nursery without making the other children weep with fright. This might be good if you work in an office and can't quite bear to wear foundation. It's too hot hear for me to even bother with tinted moisturiser - though I'm desperate to try the new one from Origins.

Glowy Summer Skin video

The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Protect Lotion SPF 30
Nudestix Magnetic Eye Colour in Angel
No 7 Stay Perfect Shade & Define in Cool Mink
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer
Max Factor Masterpiece Mascara
Cover FX Setting Powder
Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
NARS Sun Wash Bronzer in Seaside
Ilia Tinted Lip Conditioner in Nobody's Baby
La Roche Posay Thermal Spring Water
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Corinna Harrodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-54724084040312191142017-06-21T09:00:00.000+01:002017-06-22T12:36:54.944+01:00Urban Decay Subversion Lash PrimerFace and eye primers I can generally get on board with. Lash primers not so much. I understand them. I see a difference with them but they are just not something that would end up in my personal or pro-kit. Some love a lash primer, and to be fair I haven't tried that many and though Subversion by Urban Decay is the best I've tried I'm not in a rush to repurchase.

So Subversion claims to give 'thicker, longer, stronger' lashes but for me what I overwhelmingly found was that it made my mascara clumpy. I'm also usually in a rush and with whatever mascara I'm using it takes a while for me to make sure all the white is covered and the clumps combed out. Maybe I would love a black lash primer. But what I really think is, I don't need one. I'm happy to whack on a load of mascara but I still like a reasonably natural look - not like fat spiders legs - and therefore it's better for me to have an extra layer of mascara rather than a primer.

That being said a lot of the people who love this primer, and there are a lot of them, wear waterproof mascara which is often very difficult to remove and therefore can damage lashes. If you are someone who always wears waterproof mascara I would recommend trying a primer - it can help keep the lashes strong and conditioned if you are having to be quite tough on them when removing your make-up at night. The Subversion primer not only helps ease the removal but conditions the lashes so you should see less damage. It will also help if you are someone who finds that mascara tends to smudge a bit.

If I'm going out, have time to take over my make-up and feel like playing about then I use it - it does emphasize the lashes well and adds some drama but then I'm just as likely to stick some false lashes on if I have the time.

It's easy to use and really doesn't add any extra time to your make-up routine if you are someone who really goes all out on the mascara anyway - you need to check it's fully covered and may need to comb through some clumps (if you are not a clump lover) but the results can be fantastic. If Urban Decay were to come out with a black version then I'd be really interested in trying it.

What You Need to Know - Urban Decay Subversion Lash Primer

£16.50

8.5ml

White primer

Can be used under any mascara

Contains Vitamin E

Available from Feel Unique, Urban Decay

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Corinna Harrodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-16257744543287342002017-06-19T09:00:00.000+01:002017-06-19T09:00:10.170+01:00Eco Tools Up until recently I had never tried an Eco Tools brush. I had heard they were good but as I had never managed to get my hands on one to feel the fibers I'd just glossed over them rather. And I have to admit that I did bad maths in my head - Eco+cheap= bad quality. But I went to their launch a couple of months ago (so good I vlogged about it) and not only got to touch the brushes but we got a fantastic goody bag with lots of bits to try and tons of info about the brand and now I'm a complete convert. Not only do they seem properly Eco rather than just saying they are there are little unnecessary extras that make this brand great.

2017 is their 10th Anniversary and they've changed things up a bit completely redesigning the brushes and making the packaging more responsible. The brush handles are made from sustainable bamboo and have been slightly changed to make them more comfortable to hold - I have to say the length and weight are very nice to work with. I have small hands so I often find brushes are too long. These are great and means they fit in most make-up bags. The packaging is made up of recycled, natural, sustainable materials - tree-free paper and rPET clamshell (recycled polyethylene terephthalate). You can tell the new brushes as they have gunmetal (or patterned in some cases) ferrules - the old design are a sort of bronze colour.

The packaging is well thought out and informative - it tells you what brush you are getting, how to use it and where (with pictures) and yet manages to not make it feel like it's for a younger audience or make-up beginners. Some sets support charities which I love. Rather than just saying they support the charity there is a whole bit of information on the back of the box telling you about the campaign, ways you can get involved on social media and donations. The Glow For It set supports Global Women's Education and I love that they've called it the Women's Empowerment Brush Collection.

Eco Tools do great sets - quite often I love one or two things from the sets and not others so I do with they would do the sets and all the brushes individually. I'd love to have about 8 of the Define brushes in my kit but not so keen on the highlight. But I digress. There is a set for everyone - I sent one to my 13 year old cousin (the Modern Romance Collection) and I was going to give the Glow For It set to another younger girl but in the end I've packed it in my maternity bag! The anniversary brush tube is basically a great starter brush kit and so lovely for travel - you can put them in your bag and not worry about breaking them or covering everything in make-up and then use as a brush stand once you get to where you are going. And it's rose gold - which is always a winner.

We may have got a great goody bag from the launch but that doesn't mean I'm all set - there are still things I want to try out from Eco Tools which is surely the best sign that this is a great brand. Their travel set looks great and the make-up brush shampoo I'd love to try.

My favourites that I've tried so far and the ones I'd happily re-buy are: the micro blending brush (pictures; £4.99), the Define brush from the Define & Highlight Duo (£11.99), the spoolie from the brow shaping duo (I use the angle brow brush that comes with it for smudging eye liner; £4.99) from the and their Base Perfecting Blender Duo (£9.99). I think the pricing is incredibly reasonable, I really like the quality of these brushes so far - obviously I don't know how long they will last and will update this post when I have discovered this. I'd especially recommend these for teens who are getting into make-up - good to start with good quality, usable brushes that are eco friendly and won't break the bank.

Eco Tools are available from Feel Unique and Boots.

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Corinna Harrodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-88782257043726024182017-06-16T09:00:00.000+01:002017-06-27T15:37:00.833+01:00Summer Glowy Skin Day to Night video Though I don't deliberately go for a 'look' most of the time I am aware that pregnancy often makes me look tired and spotty and so when I know I am seeing people or when I am not feeling my best I do tend to try and make my skin look as glowing as possible. To hide the fact that it's actually quite dull and lumpy at the moment.

Every time I do this make-up I get told how amazing I look and that's enough for me. I also wear it all day and just add a bit more definition and highlight if I'm going out or seeing people in the evening. For this to be as natural as possible I try to use most cream/liquid products so everything can be seamlessly blended (I then whack powders on in the evening!)

The first part of this make-up is what I do in the morning. I love the Estee Lauder EE cream as it has an SPF 30 (I'm on the hunt for a great powder SPF to top up with during the day). The second part is what I add in the evening before/during/after kids bathtime. It may look that I'm adding extra highlight or blusher on top of stuff that's already there but that's just for the purposes of this video. Imagine that 10 hours have passed...

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Pixi Correction Concentrate
Hourglass Hidden Corrective Concealer
NYX Wonderstick
Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blushes in Rose Glow and Golden Glow
Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
Cover FX Illuminating Translucent Powder
Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
MAC Retro Matte Lipstick in Dangerous
Urban Decay and Gwen Stefani Rock Steady Lip Liner
Ilia Polka Dots and Moonbeams Illuminator
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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit
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Corinna Harrodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-27632929673585595932017-06-14T09:00:00.000+01:002017-06-14T09:00:03.983+01:00VO5 Plump It Up Dry Backcomb SprayOne of my big disappointments with dry shampoo is it never seems to give my hair the oomph it gives other people. I was sent this a while ago and I have to say I just sort of put it to one side as I had just never really tried anything from VO5 that I liked. I just assumed it wouldn't really do anything. How wrong I was. I now use this at least once a week, often after using some dry shampoo on the roots (it's Klorane at the moment) first and then adding this to give volume.

The daughter of a religious backcomber I rarely remember that it is even a thing and when I do I go about it all half-heartedly. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'm lazy. I want hair like Dolly but with minimal effort. This is the closest I've got to that. You don't need very much to give a real boost and it's really quick. I lift and spritz in the roots, leave it for a couple of seconds and then use my fingers to sort of push the roots are.

It also some how manages to give the hair texture but not in that horrible sticky way. If you are someone who likes to style your hair properly this would be great for that. And it's long lasting - even if it flattens a bit a bit of a boost with your fingers and back up it goes. I can't believe I've had this and ignored it for so long. It's great!

What You Need to Know - VO5 Plump It Up Dry Backcomb Spray

£3

200ml

Part of the Plump it Up range with five other products

Available from Boots, and pretty much any drugstore/high street chemist

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Corinna Harrodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-8251300319357793742017-06-12T09:00:00.000+01:002017-06-12T22:14:34.839+01:00Father's Day Gift Ideas Father's day is a tricky one. Men are so different. We used to take my father out for lunch as he was away working a lot, we lived in London and it was really nice to spend some time together. Also I find with men if they want something they usually get it themselves. My husband has a horror of more stuff being bought into the house having spent the last couple of years sorting through his late father's hoarded belongings and acquiring two children and the plastic tat that inevitably comes with them. For our anniversary I tend to take him out for supper.

Father's Day though is different. Taking a hugely pregnant wife and two small children anywhere to eat isn't that relaxing and though I'm pretty sure he'd love it if I sent him to the pub for the afternoon I'm not sure that really counts. Of course I'm hoping Ned will create something at pre-school for his dad (I had a beautiful earring dish made) but in case that doesn't happen I have a few back-ups.

Accessories - I love these skull cufflinks from The Great Frog (all their cufflinks are pretty awesome). I'm also always on the hunt for a vintage silver belt buckle for him but I think I need to go to America to track one of these down. These Gaucho belts look great and go with everything - Joe has the Neopolitan which has lasted for years and he wears it most days.

Blue Bowl - my go-to place for unusual presents. You can even email Florence to ask her advice if you are stuck. Lovely cufflinks, very cool old school razor and razor blades (much better for the environment than disposables), she's even got a full collection of vintage James Bond books at the moment.

Kitchen, food and drink - most men I know like food and/or cooking. Last year we got Joe this carving board as he's the one who does the carving and we didn't have one. Nice and useful and a bit manly doesn't take up a lot of space and didn't break the bank. I really like Sous Chef as I always seem to find something a bit unusual on there. If in doubt you could make up a little hamper of stuff - beer, and a few foodie bits that they'd like, maybe something for the BBQ (though it's like December here as I look out of the window). The bacon curing kit, chipotle sauce, smoked chili mayo, and liquid smoke all look good (Joe would like the chestnut spread and the refried black beans too).

Music - one thing neither of us can get enough of is vinyl. We both love it and don't mind giving it house room, an individual record doesn't take up that much space even if our whole collection is getting slightly excessive. Vinyl is becoming so popular now that a lot of classic favourites from our youth are getting reprinted so it's great to look out for those. I love a good few hours spent looking through records in a second hand shop but there's something amazing about listening to a favourite album on vinyl.

Photographic - one thing Joe loves is pictures of the boys because he never prints them off himself. For his first Father's Day we got him a photocube with lots of pictures of Ned in (it has since been updated to include some of Jim too). Santa always brings him a photographic phone cover (Mr Nutcase lasted much better than the one from Snapfish) and we also printed small wallet size pictures of me and the boys so he can gaze at us when he feels like it. He's forever breaking his glasses case so I'm always on the lookout for someone who does those but yet to find one that looks good.

Spa treatment - something my husband would never book for himself and which falls under the Father's Day gifts that involve no parenting a nice massage is something worth thinking about. Joe's had about 2 massages in his life and loved them both (we were away and because I was getting one he wanted one too). Also he spends quite a lot of time either sitting at a desk or with a hefty four year old on his shoulders and bags on each arm and a scooter dangling off a shoulder and with a third child on the way I need him to not fall apart. We have a great spa near us in West London which we can walk to but you should be able to google a good one near you - if you live in London you could even get someone to come to you though you'll be in charge of making sure the children are quiet!

Tickets - clutter free and nice to have something to look forward too. I also go for non-child friendly options. Joe is a very good hands-on dad so a night off guilt-free is a good present. For Christmas the boys got Joe a pair of tickets to see Star Wars at the Electric Cinema in Notting Hill. Not being a Star Wars fan I looked after the boys and Joe went with my brother-in-law (his friend from when they were teenagers) and they sat in comfy chairs and drank beer. The Prince Charles cinema in Leicester Square isn't very glamorous but it does loads of old movies - one of our best dates was going to see Rear Window here. Concert tickets are also great - I tend to keep an eye out every couple of months to see whats coming up that would make a good father's day/birthday/christmas present.
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Corinna Harrodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-5372434975052351992017-06-09T09:00:00.000+01:002017-06-27T15:39:48.712+01:00Holiday Makeup This is a bit of a long one but having done a blog post on how to pack your wash bag (link below) I thought it might be useful to see what I took on holiday with me make-up wise. I know this is a lot more than some of you but for me this is travelling light!

I spend most of a pool holiday with no make-up on but when we go out I put a little on. I take a few things that I am trying out and the everything else either has to be running out, easy to replace or a mult-tasker.

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All products are listed below - I've put an * next to ones mentioned or shown that aren't actually used in this video. If you see a product that you like you can always check out the directory on the blog (link below) to see a full review. If there isn't one and you'd like to see it then send me a message!

Blog product directory
How to Pack your Wash Bag

Em-J Brush roll (personal which I don't think she makes anymore)
The Makeup Armoury Canvas Pouch
Rosie for Autograph Cream Eye Shadow Stick (Sparkle & Magic shown)
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil (in Iced Mocha and Yoghurt)*
NYX HD Eye Shadow Base*
Accessorize Palette from years ago
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit
L'Oreal Superliner Perfect Slim
MAC Smoulder Eye Kohl*
Lancome Artliner*
Urban Decay Perversion mascara
Dr Jart Premium BB Cream*
Clarins Wrinkle Control SPF50*
Benefit Hello Flawless Foundation
Bobbi Brown Corrector in light bisque
Laura Mercier Caviar Eyeliner in Midnight*
Maybelline Better Skin Concealer
Kiko Velvet Touch Creamy Stick Blush in 02 Golden Peach
Daniel Sandler Waterbrush
NYX Wonder stick
Louise Young Blusher (in Mae and Dolly)
Cover FX Illuminating Setting Powder
Dior Rouge Baume in Lili
Louise Young Lip trio in Enigma*
MUD Lipstick in Lucky*
MAC lip pencil in Whirl
Urban Decay Gwen Stefani Lip Pencil in 714
Ilia Tinted Lip Balm in Nobody's Baby

Brushes:
Real Techniques Blush Brush
Daniel Sandler Waterbrush
Eco Tools Define*
Real Techniques Contour Brush
Real Techniques Expert Face Brush
Louise Young LY16
Crown Brush BK38 Round Crease
Eco Microblending
Louise Young LY19
Laura Mercier Smokey Liner *
Eco Tools Angled Crease
Real Techniques Brow
Real Techniques Base shadow
Real Techniques shading brush
Eco Tools Spoolie
Louise Young LY16*
Bobbi Brown Lip Brush
Real Techniques Buffing Brush
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Corinna Harrodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-54839210286398151442017-06-07T09:00:00.000+01:002017-06-23T22:25:30.573+01:00The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2%Two things worth mentioning from the get-go. 1. It's rare that I radically change my initial opinion of a product 2. I don't usually see that much (positive) difference when using different skincare - I may see slight changes and my skin may feel better but it's rare for it to be really noticable. When testing The Ordinary's Lactic Acid 10% not only did my initial opinion do a complete U-turn but my god I could see the difference.

For my first order from The Ordinary I choose three things; hyaluronic acid which is the basis for a lot of serums that cost about ten times more than this one, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F as an alternative to my beloved Ole Henriksen Truth Serum, and Lactic Acid 10% (the HA 2% stands for Hyularonic Acid) as an AHA since I don't use Retinol while pregnant and my face was looking pretty horrendous. More on the other two to come but it was the lactic acid that was a real eye opener.

Now, having done this for over a decade you'd think I'd have learned my lesson by now but I obviously haven't. So excited was I that I tried them all at the same time, at different times of day, and at the same time used a new SPF and my spots went from quite bad to absolutely horrendous. I thought it was the SPF but also suspected the lactic acid which I had just started slapping on my face at the end of the day. I had no choice but to stop using everything new, give my skin two weeks off and then start again one new product at a time. Like I should have done in the first place.

Lactic acid is an Alpha Hydroxyl Acid that exfoliates the skin, it is a humectant which means you skin won't feel dry when using it and it's more hydrating and gentle than glycolic acid so if you have dry skin lactic is the one to go for. If you want an anti-aging AHA then glycolic is the one to go for but make sure you use sunscreen.

After the two week break my skin improved a bit - the scary new spots mostly went away - but I still had a horrible patch of red acne-like pregnancy spots that wouldn't disappear. I decided to go back to the new products and to start with the lactic acid mixed in with a bit of my Aurelia Night Cream. Overnight my spots went from pretty horrible to pretty bearable. Overnight. In one use. I was really surprised.

Now it's hard to review this product without going into a whole review on The Ordinary as a whole. Which I'm not going to do, it has been done very well by Caroline Hirons and Stephanie Nicole. I agree with both of them that the brand is more complex than it needs to be, there are some good products and some that aren't so great. If you don't want to spend huge amounts of money on your skincare it's great to be able to pick specific ingredients to add to your skincare or routine then it's a great one to try. I do like that at this price point you get to see if you really like something then maybe you could get a slightly more expensive version - possibly from NIOD their sister brand. However some products need to be mixed with other ingredients to get the best use from them, and that doesn't always happen when it's as basic as The Ordinary. I'm also not in love with the dropper system. It's fine for the lactic acid for for less stable products, Vitamin C and Retinol, it will mean that they are exposed to the air which you don't really want. Do I love this brand above all other and will only be exclusively using their products from now on? No. But I do really like some of their products.

The Ordinary do a 5% lactic acid which is best if you have never used any kind of acids on your skin before as it's gentler. I have been using the 10% as I've used AHA's for a while and to be honest I'm not sure the 5% would do anything for anyone. Lactic acid offers mild exfoliation and when used properly can really help even previously sensitive skins - it's not at all drying so you don't need to worry about that. I have been using this at night in place of a retinol and therefore I've been careful to apply SPF in the morning (as I do when using a retinol anyway). There's no point in helping your skin to regenerate if you are then going to singe it in the sun.

When I first started using this it definitely made me break out. I put it directly onto my face before a moisturiser and within days I had more (and different) spots to the ones I was originally trying to combat. I researched it a bit and some people said it was a normal 'purging' reaction. Having used acids before and never encountered this I really doubt that that was what was going on. I gave my skin a break and then started again mixing it with my Aurelia Night Cream and it's that combination that really worked for me. I was then interested to see the Stephanie Nicole video where she also had a bad reaction to this. Had I not already started seeing great results from the Lactic/Aurelia combination I probably would have given up on it then and there.

Once my skin had recovered and I started using it mixed with the night cream I then saw immediate, great results. I then didn't use it for 2 weeks when I went on holiday as I thought I wouldn't bother taking it with me. The pregnancy spots noticeably worsened and then improved again immediately on my return when I started using it again. If I can be bothered and I have time I will stop using it again for a week and then do some before and after pictures.

This all means it's very hard for me to recommend this product to everyone. I would say that you should only use the 10% if you are used to using acids and even then I would mix it with a moisturiser first to get your skin used to it. Mine is used to it now and I still wouldn't slap it straight on my face - it needs something to stop it irritating and causing a reaction. That being said I'm not sure that the 5% would do anything for me but may do something for someone but I feel like maybe it's better to get the 10% and mix it. Because of the reaction I had if you are at all worried then I'd recommend going elsewhere for your lactic acid. Find a serum that has other ingredients in it that will stop the skin reacting - if you can afford Sunday Riley Good Genes then I've only heard good things about that. I just can't afford it at the moment.

Will I rebuy it? If I was earlier on in my pregnancy then definitely yes as my skin has been quite upsettingly awful. As it is I will see what my skin is like once I've had the baby and this runs out and will rebuy accordingly. It's very nice to have something that works on hand for skin disasters but I also don't like things hanging around not being used as they become less effective over time.

What You Need to Know - The Ordinary Lactic Acid

£5.80

30ml

When used on it's own this caused me to have a bad reaction

Best to use in the evening either with or before a moisturiser

Available from Beauty Bay, Look Fantastic, The Ordinary,

Cruelty Free, vegan

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Corinna Harrodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-79789017381684063132017-06-05T09:00:00.000+01:002017-06-06T09:51:29.955+01:00How to Pack your Wash BagThis may seem really obvious to some but it's actually something that has taken me a long time to get right. Being pretty obsessed with skincare and make-up meant I spent much of my teens and twenties traveling around with bulging wash bags and make-up kits - often adding masses of weight to my luggage and I'd say at least 70% of the stuff never needed or looked at.

In this list I'm not including the obvious things like toothpaste and toothbrush. I of course pack those and a small plastic box with cotton buds and pads in. I also always have a small size talc with me... can't bear clammy feet! I used to just be slightly scared of my wash bag, there was always something leaking in there and I'd just cram more stuff in. Now I start with an empty wash bag and pack what I need for that trip (thanks to my double wash bag situation which you can see below). It doesn't take very long and I no longer have the leak/terror issue. So here's how to pack your wash bag.

1. The double wash bag - I now have two wash bags (bear with me) one that is my actual wash bag (the trusty green and white star Cath Kidston which I have had for over a decade) and one that came free when I bought loads of make-up. If I get mini's or spares of something I keep it in the second wash bag along with SPF, Aftersun and thinks not always needed when I'm off to spend the weekend with my mum in Hampshire. Then when I am going away I pack what I actually need for where I am going and put everything else in the spare wash bag. That means I'm not hauling around stuff I don't need for that specific trip but everything else travel related is in one place.

2. Buy some things there - this is really only applicable sometimes. If I am going to my mum's I will use her shampoo otherwise I generally take mine with me. But when we go to France or anywhere I know I am going to have to go to a supermarket or with any luck a chemist, and I'm going for a week or more then I'll pack a sample sachet from a magazine as an emergency and then buy shampoo and conditioner there. I also tend to buy bath stuff and body moisturiser for us, bath stuff and shampoo for the kids and often flannels too because I forget to pack them. If I have space and I like the product I'll bring them back but if not I leave them for the next person. In France this year I bought home the bath/shampoo stuff I'd bought for the boys for 3 euros because it was lovely and left the shampoo and conditioner because I really didn't like it. I think I must have spent about 12 euros on all of it (shampoo, conditioner, bath stuff) and made packing my wash bag a whole lot easier. And as you know, I love trying new products so it's nice to see what you can find in the local shops.

3. SPF - I take a high factor one for my face which goes in my make-up bag and then put a SPF20 and SPF30 in my husbands wash bag. His is never full and I don't see why I should carry it when it's about the one product he uses apart from hair gunk. I sometimes buy it there but find usually you can only find SPF30 or over. I pack separate one for the boys in their wash bag.

4. How to choose what products? - when choosing what to take I look at my full skincare routine (see below) and other things and then choose multi-taskers, products that are running out, things that I don't love so that if I need to make room by leaving something behind I can or travel sizes/sample sizes of things.

5. I pack a full skincare routine - AM cleanse, toner, vitamin C, AM moisturier, SPF, PM cleanse serum, PM moisturiser, eye cream, miscellar water. This may seem like a lot but I will make sure that I'm using multi-taskers, things that are almost empty or can be left behind if needed, mini travel sizes I have been sent or things that are decanted. So for France recently I packed: This Works Gentle Cleaner for AM Cleanse (it's a good morning cleanser but not an expensive favourite I'd be sad to lose), First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance pads (they are very travel friendly), Medic8 Vitamin C (nearly running out), Oilatum Natural Face (not expensive and reasonably small), Clarins Antiwrinkle SPF 50 in my make-up kit, Body Shop Nutriganics Gel Cleanser for the PM cleanse (which I usually use in the morning but works well at removing make-up and SPF and was nearly empty), a Boot Protect & Perfect Serum sample I'd been given to try, Origins Make A Difference Plus moisturiser (a great all rounder moisturiser for any time of day) and a travel size Misceller water from Nuxe. I forgot my Origins GinZing eye cream and missed it. I also had a sample size Vichy eye serum which I used when I felt I needed it and a travel size of the Nuxe divine oil - another great multi-tasker for body and hair. For many people this list seems excessive - if I had to I would pack one cleanser (maybe Caroline Hirons + Pixi double cleanse or Ultrabland from Lush) but I like to have two that do slightly different things and as I say, if you are packing mini's or nearly empty products then they really don't take up much room

6. Dry Shampoo - because sometimes when you are by the pool/beach there's no point washing your hair til the evening but it needs a bit of help. I usually take Batiste travel size but if I can I have Percy & Reed dry shampoo which is my absolute favourite and also comes in a travel size.

6. First Aid Kit - I always pack any vitamins (only really take them when I'm pregnant) in with my make-up and in my wash bag have some eczema cream. I have a completely separate (and tiny) first aid kit with plasters, antiseptic wipes, Imodium, paracetamol etc in which I take everywhere.

That's it! Not relying on keeping everything travel related in one bag has been a revelation. Mostly we travel in the UK so don't need SPF, aftersun and one cleanser/toner/moisturiser will do for a weekend away - so why lug those things around?

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Corinna Harrodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-84992974762521683512017-06-02T09:00:00.000+01:002017-06-02T09:01:07.709+01:00Everyday Guide to Primers Primers is one of those subjects that once you get started it's very hard to know when to stop - you can now get photography fluids and other post-moisturiser, pre-foundation fluids that I didn't include here. Nor did I include lash primers. I've gone for basic primers as they were originally - to prep the skin and increase the longevity of your make-up.

For a lot of people you don't need a primer but I often get asked about whether people should use them and if so which ones. Primers are great because you can use them for just where you need them, they don't necessarily need to go all over your face. If I am prepping a brides skin I will often use primer over the majority of the face, then a mattifying primer on the t-zone and an illuminating one on the tops of the cheek bones.

I only use them on myself if I am going to a wedding or going out, out. Otherwise I find my foundations last pretty well all day anyway. I do however, always use them when I am working on brides or on someone with an oily skin.

I do use an eye primer every day as I find it really helps my eye make-up stay in place and I am often testing eye products so I'll use primer on one lid and not on the other to see how it affects the shadow/liner I'm trying.

All the products I've mentioned are listed below. Let me know what primers you love or hate and don't forget to subscribe to my channel.

My Everyday Guide to Brows

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer
Laura Mercier other primers
SuperMatte Anti-Shine from Make-up International
MAC Fix+ Spray
Joan Collins Timeless Beauty 10 Effects
Pixi Flawless Beauty Primer
NYX HD Eyeshadow base
Lola Eye Base
Laura Mercier Eye Basics
Urban Decay Primer Potion
NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil
MAC Longwear Paint Pot
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Corinna Harrodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-29876311197634076412017-05-31T09:00:00.000+01:002017-06-24T11:50:31.845+01:00Mio The Tummy Rub OilIf you've read through my previous two pregnancies you'll know that I'm a little dubious as to whether any stretch mark oils/creams/gels/potions actually work or whether it's just down to your skin, the baby, the time of year, whatever. I mean. It's a hard one to judge.I hardly used anything at all with Ned and was fine. I used Rosehip oil all the way through Jim and thought I got away with it until a sad looking (huge) jelly fish of stretch marks appeared about two days before he was born. Thanks Jim.

I jumped at the chance when offered this to try though as this is not only a bit pricier than I would normally pay - do you get what you pay for with stretch marks? But I have heard great things about it and it has a lot of good reviews.

I'm not entirely comfortable paying £27 for something that is, to my mind, not guaranteed to work. But, so far, there is not a new stretch mark in sight and a little of this goes a long way. I have been using it for three months now and I'm pretty sure it will last me until I've had the baby in July. I've been using it mostly on the bump and a bit on the tops of my thighs which are the places I usually get stretch marks. If there's any left over then after the baby is born I'll use it on my boobs as it's when the milk comes in that they tend to get stretch marks. If I run out before I have the baby I may while buy a new bottle.

On the website they recommend you will need 3 bottles to get through the pregnancy - that's based on using it twice a day from above your boobs to your thighs. I think if you are careful you could get away with 2 - I mean you don't really need it for the first 2 or so months though I guess it's good to prep the skin for the stretch. I've been using it after bathtime. I just don't have time to grease the bump up before I get dressed in the morning but then, I'm fairly philosophical about stretch marks in the first place.

The key to it being so good it the amount of Omega 3, 6 and 9 which help the skins strength and elasticity. Sacha Inchi Oil for Omega 6, Argan Kernel Oil for Omega 3 and 9 and to nourish and improve elasticity. The Tummy Rub oil also contains Avocado Oil rich in folic acid, Rosehip Oil to help scars and rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin E which helps keep skin and moisturised while helping collagen repair. The top ingredient is sweet almond oil which is something recommended for preventing stretch marks so it's reassuring to see this at the top of the ingredients list.

One thing I absolutely adore about this oil is the smell. The smell is just citrusy and fresh and lovely and the oil is pretty quickly absorbed so your not all greased up for hours but my skin definitely feels smoother and more supple. Quite often 'mum' stuff doesn't smell great - I like citrusy, quite masculine scents so this is a real winner for me on that front.

The pump does not go to the bottom of the bottle - when you feel its squirted it's last carefully unscrew and pour it into your hand. There is quite a lot left so don't do what I did and tip it all over yourself, your bathroom, your floor etc.

This is the best stretch mark oil I've tried - the smell, the feel, the fact that as of yet I have no new stretch marks. My favourite body moisturiser usually costs £5.99 so I feel like I'm not a big spender on that front so maybe £27 on this is fine. Still a bit eye-watering though.

What You Need to Know - Mama Mio The Tummy Rub Oil

£27

120ml

They recommend 3 bottles for your entire pregnancy and the first couple of months post birth

Available from Mio Skincare, Feel Unique, Look Fantastic

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Corinna Harrodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-68850471726897413212017-05-29T09:00:00.000+01:002017-06-09T20:14:19.323+01:00May 2017 News The news is a bit thin this month. Not because there aren't a ton of new releases and things but because I was away in the South of France for two weeks with no wifi which was a strange mix of bliss and frustration. Bliss because it's so nice to not be tied to the phone and frustration because I had not planned sufficiently for two weeks with no wifi and therefore had to keep dashing to wifi cafes.

One other unplanned development was the arrival of two, previously unseen, massive crevice-like lines on my top lip that need attention. Who was I to think that nearly two decades of smoking would leave me unsullied? So I'm on the look at for a good cream to help sort it out - thinking of trying the Merumaya Lipline Restoration Treatment, another recommendation from the lovely Tahira Herold. Anyone tried it, or have any other recommendations?

New Releases

Bobbi Brown Eye Glosses - glossy lids have long been a trick up every make-up artists sleeve but not so easy to recreate at home but now you can with these new eye glosses. Three colours available.

MAC Fruity Juicy collection - its nearly sold out everywhere I thnk but the Fruit A La La eye shadow palette and pearl matte face powder look particularly appealing.

NARS Sun Wash Diffusing bronzer - for those of us who don't want a whole face full of shimmer this is a gorgeous technically-matte bronzer with 'soft blurring technology'. It's a flattering bronzer in good shades basically - if like me you struggle with bronzer then try this baby out.

Sunday Riley CEO Protect & Repair Moisturiser - I find Sunday Riley's products a bit hit or miss but have heard great things about this and as you know I'm a sucker for anything with Vitamin C in it. If you have the budget and want something brightening and soothing that will help protect against UV rays and pollution then this is the one to go for.

The Ordinary Serum Foundation - this is not a new, new release but fairly recent and every time I've seen it on someone it looks fantastic, the colour range is great and the price, as always very impressive. This brand can do no wrong at the moment and I can't wait to try this out.

News & Events

IT cosmetics at Selfridges - a brand I've been wanting to try for a while and now available (online at least) from Selfridges. If I had unlimited funds I'd try the Your Skin but Better CC and Bye Bye Undereye concealer.

Look Fantastic will be stocking MAC soon. This is huge news as it makes your make-up shopping so much easier - no need to go to a ton of different sites and pay postage. There is no date yet but you can join the wait list and be in with a chance to win a Velvetease Lip Pencil

UMA Expo was so much fun this year. Great demonstrations and amazing shopping deals. I swore I would make no purchases but obviously came away with a bag full! Can't wait for next year.

Offers

Daniel Sandler are offering a 15% Bank Holiday discount which ends at 23:59pm (UK time) today. To claim your 15% discount you must register via the sign in link, then during checkout enter the discount code bankhols and click "apply coupon".

Look Fantastic - save 10% when you add the LF10 code and get some free Look Fantastic sponges when you spend over £50.

What I've Been Testing

The Cream Eyeshadow Sticks from Rosie for Autograph. Not new releases but new to me and they are pretty good so far. More to follow.

The Makeup Armoury Canvas Pouch - one of the things I picked up at UMA Expo and I love it. I'm a complete convert from my zuca pouches. It holds so much and isn't too huge.

MUD eye shadow in Vineyard and lipstick in Lucky. Reviews to soon.

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Corinna Harrodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-8903345790613366282017-05-26T09:00:00.000+01:002017-05-26T09:00:11.444+01:00May 2017 Empties The latest batch of empties. It's weird how you get through a ton of the same sort of products at the same time. This month it seems to be a lot of mascara's and conditioners. Links to products below and to my blog reviews.

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PRODUCTS:

Cowshed Grumpy Cow Shampoo
Waitrose Bath Foam
Mane & Tail Conditioner
Kukui Oil Conditioner by Ogx
Dove Soft Feel Anti-persperant
Benefit Hello Flawless Foundation
Yves Rocher Total Radiance Treatment
Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara
Bobbi Brown Eye Opening Mascara
NARS Audacious mascara
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads

REVIEWS:
Cowshed Grumpy Cow Shampoo
Waitrose Bath Foam
Mane 'n Tail Conditioner
Benefit Hello Flawless Foundation
Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara
Bobbi Brown Eye Opening Mascara
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads

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Corinna Harrodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-15697502436193009322017-05-24T09:00:00.000+01:002017-06-09T20:13:42.428+01:00Ilia MultistickIlia is one of my favourite brands of the moment and I have been using their multistick pretty much daily since I received it a few months ago. Even though the colour, Tenderly, isn't necessarily one I would choose myself it blends so beautifully I'm a complete convert to a paler pink.

I've never been much one for multisticks - I can see their usefulness but I'm not that into matchy-matchy make-up though I do keep meaning to try this as an eyebase, it would probably work well under a taupe. This has completely converted me, it has such a beautiful finish, lasts for ages and is so incredibly easy to use. I've even dug out my old Kiko one that I bought and never really got round to using.

The multisticks are made using Shea Butter and Vitamin E so they feel great on the skin but these seem to last a lot longer than other cream blushers that I've tried. Really easily blendable too you can draw it straight onto your cheeks and blend out with your fingers or use a brush if you prefer. I think this would a great - if pricey - place to start for those who want to try a really natural-looking cream blusher.

Not only is the product easy to use but the packaging (made from recycled aluminum) is sturdy and perfect for travel or carrying in your handbag. One thing I hate is when products have crap packaging - whether it's plastic and falls apart or the product is easily damaged. This works and feels worth the price tag.

The colour Tenderly though paler than I would usually choose is so incredibly versatile - for some reason it looks darker in my picture, almost rose coloured. I use it on it's own for a really pretty natural look and when I need to have a bit more colour I add a powder over the top (usually Mae from Louise Young) and it helps the make-up stay looking fresh all day.

So far this is one of the few brands where I have loved everything I tried - I just wish it was easier to buy in the UK.

What You Need to Know - Ilia Multistick

£30/US$34

5g

6 shades

100% natural dye, 72% organic

Available in the UK from Net-a-Porter,

Available elsewhere from Ilia, Sephora,

Ilia is an ethical, green, cruelty free brand

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Corinna Harrodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-36852036053155476912017-05-19T09:00:00.000+01:002017-06-23T22:16:27.977+01:00Evening Skincare  A month or so ago I did my morning skincare routine, this is my evening one. As I explain in the video I go for it a bit more in the evening, partly because I have more time and partly because I have make-up to remove and my skin will have more time (i.e. overnight) for the products to do their thing without having any make-up, pollution etc over the top of it.

All products are linked below as are any full reviews of products from the blog. If you haven't already then please subscribe to my channel and if you haven't already seen my morning skincare video you can watch it here.

Coconoil
Nude Perfect Cleanse Cleansing Oil
Lush Ultrabland Cleanser
Pixi + Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse
Emma Hardie Amazing Face cleansing balm
Darphin Intral Toner
Origins Mega Mushroom Skin Relief
Amelia Moss Rosehip Oil
The Ordinary Lactic Acid
Aurelia Night Cream
Origins Make A Difference Plus
Sukin Purifying Masque
Neutorgena Norwegian Formula Moisturiser
Mama Mio The Tummy Rub Oil
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Corinna Harrodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-51733495317001716522017-05-17T09:00:00.000+01:002017-05-17T09:00:23.826+01:00Clarins Extra-Comfort Anti-Pollution Cleansing CreamAnother skincare product that made it's way into my bathroom during the dark days of post-Jim tomato face. And another that, at the time, got relegated for not immediately fixing my face. This is partly down to cleanser snobbery as I am a balm gal, will I ever love a cleanser that's not a balm? Well it would have to be bloody good and this one is pretty great.

I feel that the first thing I should mention, because it's the first thing you notice, and I notice it every time, is the smell. This smells amazing. Well, I love it. I've read some reviews that don't like the smell - if you are buying this in store you can have a whiff of a tester before you buy. It's fragranced but doesn't irritate.

Another thing worth mentioning is that a lot of the reviews for this are from those who have used it for years when it used to come in a tub and be a slightly different consistency. I never used it then so I can't comment on that - maybe if you were one of those people you could let us know in the comments which you prefer and what the differences are (from what I can tell it seems to be smell and consistency).

It's one of the few products in my bathroom that actually claims to be anti-pollution something which I'm trying to learn more about as I live in London. I am going to do a separate post on this but I believe the Moringa detoxifies and clarifies the skin to help protect it from pollution. I'm guessing they would say this was an evening cleanse but I've been using it both in the morning and evening depending on my mood and what my skin needs. Although I'm vague on the anti-pollution details (because I want to find out scientifically how they can tell this) it's nice to feel that I'm using something on my skin geared to getting proper gross stuff (technical term) off my face rather than just make-up.

Now some people, including me, like a balm cleanser because, frankly, I like the feel of something greasyish on my face. Having always had dry skin it just feels really nice for me to be able to rub something in for ages and often with cream cleansers, this one included, I feel like my skin just absorbs it within a minute. Which is why if I do use a cream cleanser I'd prefer it to be a second cleanse. I've been mostly using this either in the morning or in the evening on days when I have been not wearing any foundation/tinted moisturiser which I've been doing a lot lately to try and let my skin have some time off while it's getting its arse kicked by baby hormones.

This does feel nice on the skin, has not caused me any redness so I'd recommend giving it a go if you have sensitive skin (though not if you are sensitive to fragrance). And is a good all-rounder, by which I mean if you are someone who just wants one cleanser to doing morning and evening then this is a very nice one to go for. Is it really exciting with glowing results? No. But I feel my skin is genuinely clean after using it, I like the slightly thick consistency and it's been very kind to my skin - it feels clean an moisturised after use with no tightness. Which is ultimately what a lot of people want from their cleanser.

What You Need to Know - Clarins Extra-Comfort Anti-Pollution Cleansing Cream

£25

200ml

Moringa, Jojoba, Shea, Lemon Extract

Suits all skin types

Available from Feel Unique, Escentual

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Corinna Harrodhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-29492270440999404552017-05-12T09:00:00.000+01:002017-05-12T11:16:38.555+01:00Face of the Day 27th April 2017 The light's a bit off in this video - sorry about that it's the crazy English spring weather and the fact that I have to set up and film in the brief moments when I am child-free and the builders are not drilling right, next, to, my, head.

I've been loving eye shadow sticks at the moment (more on that to follow) but one that I get almost scared of using is the Colour Chameleon from Charlotte Tilbury because in my head, Bronze Garnet is incredibly orange. It's not. Every time I use it I'm reminded of what a great product this is and how annoying Tilbury is with her cleverness.

All products and reviews are linked below. If you haven't already then do go and subscribe to my channel and now you can sign-up to get a monthly email from me with everything that has been on the blog for that month.

Reviews:
Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon
Lancome Hypnose Drama
Pixi Correction concentrate

Products:
Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon (bronzed garnet)
L'Oreal Perfect Slim Liner
Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Liner
Laura Mercier Smokey Liner Brush
Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara
MAC Smoulder eye liner
Origins Make a Difference plus +
Joan Collins Ten Effects Skin Treats Spray
Daniel Sandler Invisible Radiance Foundation
Hourglass Hidden Corrective Concealer
Pixi Correction Concentrate
Cover FX Translucent Powder
Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
Ilia Multistick in Tenderly
Louise Young Blusher in Coop
Daniel Sandler Radiant Glow Illuminating Powder
MAC Lip Pencil in Soar
Dior Baume Rouge in Lili
Maybelline Brow Drama
Hourglass Diffused Light Powder
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Corinna Harrodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-86165122063707642722017-05-10T09:00:00.000+01:002017-05-10T09:00:04.385+01:00Daniel Sandler Invisible Radiance Foundation and Concealer This is one of the products that was on my 2017 wishlist and in fact I have been meaning to try for years. The reason I haven't is that I sometimes see Daniel at make-up events and wanted him to colour match me as it was his product and he's such an amazing make-up artist... but it never happened. Then he very kindly sent me some to try and it was probably one of the highlights of 2017 so far. Seriously, I have been desperate to try it.

And of course, as with every Daniel Sandler product I've tried I have not been disappointed. The finish is beautiful and one thing I've noticed is that I can't stop stroking my face when it's on. Not in a weird way, well, not in that much of a weird way. But it feels really soft, and not clammy like some foundations.
I'm not hugely keen on is the curved plastic tip that you use to get the foundation out of the pot. You can see it in the picture on the far right. However, it is more hygenic than say, a brush, and it does the job to get the foundation onto the back of my hand which is where I apply it from anyway. This does not detract from the rest of the packaging which I love - everything works so well. The lid that holds the concealer closes properly and securely and has a fantastic mirror in it. Always useful. And, with the help of the plastic applicator, you should be able to get most of the product out of the container. No waste.

I like to apply this with my hands as it works beautifully into the skin that way. It doesn't contain an SPF which I have to say, I quite like. I often find with foundations and bases that if they do contain an SPF it will be quite low which makes me worry if I am out and about on a sunny day and want a higher sun factor. Sometimes to layer them up causes them to sort of cancel each other out and I want to know that I've got sun protection on. With this I just apply on top of my SPF, or not if I'm using it on a client for a shoot and I'm ready to go.

As I always say about Daniel's products (and is actually in keeping with his new blog) this is a product for grown-ups. I don't necessarily mean anyone over a certain age but if you want a nice finish, no fuss, no frills, a bit of glow and radiance without looking sweaty and feeling clammy then this is the foundation for you.

If like me, you are not sure what colour you are then on the Daniel Sandler website they offer an amazing sample service where for £2 you can order up a mini pot of the foundation that you want to try so you can check the colour. You can also get samples of the watercolour blush so you may as well get some of those too... you know, while you're paying for postage an all.

I would definitely buy this foundation again. The coverage is very nice, the concealer blends beautifully and doesn't sit in the fine lines around my eyes, the feel on the skin is wonderful and it works really nicely as a base for other products - blushers, highlighters etc.

What You Need to Know - Daniel Sandler Invisible Radiance Foundation and Concealer

£28

30g (foundation) 3g (concealer)

5 shades available

Perfume and paraban free

Cruelty free

Available from Daniel Sandler, Feel Unique, Look Fantastic,

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Corinna Harrodhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-944712779733351322.post-1539215803259537362017-05-05T09:00:00.000+01:002017-05-05T09:00:01.103+01:00Everyday Guide to Brows This is the first in my new series of Everyday Guides where I tell you the absolute basics of what you need to do for certain aspects of make-up. If you have something you'd like to see then let me know.

One of the questions I get asked most often is about brows and how to just 'fill them in a bit' or 'make them less crap'. Brows are still huge in the world of make-up but a lot of my clients want to know how to make the best of theirs, on a daily basis without looking like they've done anything to them at all.

I wanted this to be a short video but it's incredibly hard to cover everything - you always feel like there will be someone somewhere saying 'she didn't even mention... '. I can't mention everything. This is not a video on how to fill in your brows if they are really sparse. As far as I'm concerned Sam from Pixiwoo has covered that in the video I've linked to below. It's also not a tutorial on how to get really full, drawn-in brows that are so fashionable on Instagram now. That can seriously backfire when done in real life and is, I believe, the main reason I have so many women coming to me asking for brow advice. I am by no means queen of brows, I rarely do anything to mine. This is just the basics - what you can use, my favourite products and how to do it.

All products are listed below and products with a * that I haven't used but have had recommended to me from other make-up artists are listed under that. There are so many brands that do brow products now that again I may not mention ones that you use and love. Do feel free to mention them in the comments. If anything is not clear then do feel free to leave me a comment either on here or on YouTube or send me an email.

Pixiwoo brows
Pixiwoo Microblading

Tools
Eco Tools Brow Shaping Set (I don't love the angle brush from brows but it's fine for smoky liner. The spoolie is worth the money on its own)
Louise Young brushes (specifically the LY22 spoolie and LY37 angle brush)
MAC 263 Brush
Barbara Carranza Tweezers (also great for applying false lashes) - http://bit.ly/2p2gDjT
Tweezerman Tweezers*

Pencils
Laura Mercier Brow Pencil
Anastasia Beverley Hills Brow Wiz
Hourglass Arch Brow
Tom Ford Brow Sculptor*
Nudestix Stylus Pencil and Gel*

Mascaras
Maybelline Brow Drama
Benefit Speed Brow
Illamasqua Brow Gel
Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel*
Diego Dalla Parma Volumising Eyebrow fixer*

Powders
MAC eye shadows (Omega, Cork, Charcoal Brown, Brun)
Louise Young Essential Eye Palette

Gels
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade*
Diego Della Parma Water Resistant Cream Brow Liner*

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Blanco Galindo Avenue
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The Blanco Galindo Avenue, named after Carlos Blanco Galindo, is the busiest stretch of road in the Cochabamba Department of Bolivia. It links the city of Cochabamba with the provincial town of Quillacollo.
The stretch on the national highway which is named Avenida Blanco Galindo is only 13 kilometers long. It is part of the highway system that crosses Bolivia from East to West and connects La Paz, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the 3 biggest urban centers in Bolivia.
In local urban folklore, Blanco Galindo Avenue is called "the avenue of death" in allusion to the high number of lethal traffic accidents.

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