Reflective Monday

I thought today I would do more of a thoughtful, reflective post for you all. I feel like I want to have a little sit down and I guess chat about some things.

Firstly, thank you to everyone who has done my survey, its been a great help to see what you see in my blog and how to improve etc. I would definitely advise making a survey for any other bloggers here. Its a great way to see what your readers think of your blog. I also love Typeform for it too.

I'm having to go back to school a week today and thats been on my mind lately. I feel like the Christmas break is the busiest of all. I spent all of last week working or celebrating. Only the last couple of days have I been able to really relax and think. School is something that I have been putting at the back of my mind. Even though I do like actually doing something everyday, and talking and socialising with friends, it can get a bit overwhelming. But then again, I feel like a lot of things can get a little overwhelming for me.

I have also started working out some more. I have either gone for a run or done a workout about 4 days in a row which is an accomplishment for me. I was wondering if you would like to see a sort of fitness post in the new year, to get you motivated but I'm not too sure what to specifically write about.

I hope that this post wasn't too boring and wasn't not your cup of tea. I hope to be doing some posts similar to this in the New Year, but if you're not too keen then please let me know.

Emi

Blog Reader Survey for 2015

As you would of seen on many other blogs, there have been quite a few surveys being made. I thought I would jump onto this bandwagon and make my own survey. I would love it if you could take part, it will only take a minute or two. It will help me improve my blog for you, my readers.

To take part click here

I will possibly have a proper post up today or tomorrow, so keep a look out for that.

Emi

My Evening Skincare Routine

Today's post is going to be my evening skincare routine. I thought I would take you through the products I use, their benefits and how I use them. I do this routine about once a week, and maybe just a face mask or cleanse mid week.

To start off with I cleanse my skin. I use the Lush Angels on Bare Skin cleanser. I am in love with this cleanser, as you may have heard in my November Favourites. I love how its so pure, with no harsh things in it, very much like a lot of Lush products. I put a bit of this in the palm of my hand, add a little warm water and scrub it in the palm of my hand to get it a bit more like a paste. I scrub it on my face then, like a normal cleanser and wash it off.

This cleanser is a really good match for me, as I have dry and sensitive skin. This is a really gentle exfoliator and the lavender scent through this just adds that spa like feel.

 The next step to my evening skincare routine is face masks. I tend to go from the Superdrug Cooling face mask and the Virgin Vie Vitamin C mask. Today I used the Superdrug one so I will explain about that. This mask is a little more of a cleanser/exfoliator than a mask. You apply it to damp skin, and rub it into your skin. Then I wait a few minutes and wash it off. This is the first face mask I've tried that actually helps my sensitive skin by Superdrug. My skin feels really smooth, and although a little dry, any old moisturiser can fix that.

 Moisturising is the next on my list. Today I used the Liz Earle moisturiser but I do usually use the Simple moisturiser on a daily basis. The Liz Earle on it just thicker and a deeper moisturiser than the Simple one. It also gives a nice glowing finish that I like. To apply this, I just apply it like any moisturiser, by just applying it onto my face.

My next step is a little new to me and its applying oil to my face. If I'm completely honest, I hate oil. I just hate the feeling and texture of it. From olive oil to skincare oil. But, to help my skin I have been applying the trilogy Rosehip oil. This just gives my skin that little more moisturisation needed for my dry skin, even after the moisturiser. I just take the pipette and put one drop on my forehead, one on both cheeks and one on the nose and another on the chin. I rub that in. I do advise that you have to put this on before sleeping, as it takes a long while to be absorbed by the skin. 

Lastly, I apply my Burts Bees lip balm. This is a big love of mine, as it is a minty lip balm that does the job. I would definitely advise going for some Burts Bees lip balms than just a Nivea one as I believe that this just does a better job all round.

I hope you enjoyed this little post, I really enjoyed writing it. In 2015 I want to expand my variety of different posts, and I think this is the first step to that goal.

What's your favourite skincare product?

Emi

What's in my Make-up Bag? Updated

Around a year ago, I did a what's in my make-up bag, and it has become one of my most popular posts. Today, I thought I would do an updated one, giving you the list of the contents of my make-up bag. I won't be giving too much detail, because I thought I would keep that for another post/s.

My make-up bag is something I got for Christmas yesterday, and its by Zoella Beauty. I was a little hesitant to buying this myself, but I love it now! This morning, I just swapped all my make-up from my last make-up bag into this one, and it has so much room and I love it! I was wondering whether to do my Zoella Beauty collection, as I do have quite a few of her products now, so make sure to let me know if you'd like to see that post.

Sleek Palettes

Clinique moisturiser

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

Seventeen lip gloss

Bourjois Rouge Edition 18 Lipstick

No.7 Mascara

Eye-lash curler

Rimmel London Stay Matte Powder

Collection Extreme 24 Hour Liner

Benefit Hello Flawless Foundation

I hope you enjoyed reading this little post, I am going to try and post as often as possible this week (possibly daily) so remember to keep an eye out for any new posts! 

Emi