Skincare routine

I have never really had bad skin. But i have always felt self conscious when it comes to wearing no makeup. My skin is very uneven in its tone and although I don't really get pimples I still find concealer apart of my every day staples. I never really cleaned my skin nor spent a lot of effort trying to change myself until I realised I that it could be very easily fixed if I took the right steps. To begin I increased my water by a lot but primarily focused on an every day skincare routine that was consistent yet took into account my day to day skincare needs. There's a few reasons why I wanted to tell you all about this. The main one however wasn't to review each product individually and tell you how amazing they are (which may I add they are amazing and I definitely recommend reading up on them) it's more to tell you all or I suppose remind you that little things that you feel insecure about in most cases can be fixed. Or at least accepted. Taking the time and effort out of your day to address what is making you feel uncomfortable or anxious can really help your overall self esteem and confidence. All I ask is that you take a little time each week to reflect, asses and act because you never know what cn happen with a little mindfulness. 

All my love x

March Favourites : 2016

Since it's the start of April today I thought it was the perfect time to share my March favourites with you all. 

S'well bottle: Plastic bottles are not only bad for you but are also bad for the environment. Which is why I opted to switch to a metal one, which cuts down waist. This one I brought from urban outfitters. Not only does it keep my drinks cool for 24 hours and hot for 12, they also plant a tree for every bottle purchase. What could be better.

Nars Skin Tint: Nars released a new 'skin tint' this month which I have been absolutely loving. Matte foundations are often something i try to avoid because  I have dry skin and they usually cause dry patches. But when i tried this it was completely different. This is honestly my new favourite base. It gives such a naturally perfected look. 

RCMA no colour powder: This has been out of stock online almost everywhere for the past six months so when if finally became in stock on adorebeauty.com.au I was ecstatic. This massive bottle only cost me $22, which for the product is an absolute bargain. I have been using this to set my t-zone and under eyes. It doesn't creese whatsoever and doesn't give your face that powdery finish. Ive just been loving this powder this month.

adorebeauty.com.au: This is a little bit of a random favourite but it's the site adorebeauty.com.au. When you are wanting to purchase Cruelty free or vegan makeup it can be hard. But this site simplifies it. They have a little section called 'Ethical Products' which has little tabs that allow you to filter through makeup brands and products based on your ethical approach. Which not only makes the process a whole lot easier, but allows you to discover new brands and products. They ship timely and kept me up to date until it arrived at my door. 

Tarte airbrush brush:This brush has been the only thing i have been using to apply my base all month which is a huge statement. It makes my foundation airbrushed and doesn't absorb to much product. This makes even a cheep foundation look amazing!

Too Faced eyeshadow primer: I don't often wear eyeshadow but any time I do I use this. It enhances the longevity of your eyeshadow and enhances the colour. My favourite pat of this is the light tint.It means you can wear it on its own to create a natural looking lid or with eyeshadow for a clean and pigmented look.

The Body Shop oils for life facial oil: I have really been trying to keep my skincare natural and free from chemicals for quite a while now and since making that choice have struggled to find a good moisturiser that keeps my skin hydrated and doesn't have a pungent smell. I have never been one for oils however this one was different. I use this whenever my skin feels dry or if I have any dry areas. It instantly softens my skin and evens my complexion.

MODE blush: I have just been loving MODES range recently and because it's so cheep I've been able to try out a lot of there products. They have a lot of fantastic products which really surprised me. This blush isn't incredibly pigmented it does however give the most beautiful colour when you apply it to the apples of the cheeks. 

Too Faced Matte Coco Bronzer: I love bronzes that don't contain any sparkle. Having pale skin I really had using too much shimmer on my skin. So this matte bronzer is amazing. It is so smooth and blend able it could be used subtly to create emphasis on the cheek bones or used to create an all over bronzed look. It comes in two shades which allows you to suit your bronzer better to the pigment of your skin. Plus it smells like chocolate so I can't really see how you could go wrong. 

Clover x

Clover tries: Uncle Harry's Instant Clay Mask Bar

I tend to find myself getting a little stuck into routines, especially with my makeup and skincare. So i decided to challenge myself to try some new things. Branching out from both brands and products i usually use to ones still cruelty free but less talked about. So what could be better than sharing that journey with you all. 

Something I've been very incised by has always been face masks. They always seem to do wonders for the skin however the range of cruelty free ones in my local supermarket is small and they are often produced with a vast list of unidentifiable ingredients. Which is manly why I wanted to give this one a go. The only ingredients are indian yellow clay and kewra fragrance. It retails for around $5 and lasts for at least 10 masks per bar depending on how thick you lather. 

I will admit I was overwhelmed when I opened it. The sent is a little pungent, if you're not keen on the smell of a lush shop you might want to give this one a miss. It was so easy to use you just wet your face and rub it all over, allow it to dry then with a damp cloth wipe it off. This made my skin feel and look like porcelain. It really reduced the appearance of my pores and just made my skin look amazing. This is available on Urban Outfitters or you could purchase it direct from http://www.uncleharrys.com its all organic and most 100% vegan friendly. If you've got any suggestions of what i should try next make sure to leave them bellow. 

Clover x

Koh Gen Do foundation

Ever since purchasing the Nars Sheer glow foundation I've been in love with it. Although i do find it incredibly drying on my skin, so I've been searching for omitting a little more hydration. My favourite parts about this was its coverage, dewy finish and shade range. I find all three very hard to find in a foundation, especially in a cruelty free one. I'd heard a lot about the Koh Gen Do aqua foundation, with even Gigi Hadi loving it. I was incredibly surprised to find the brand was cruelty free and decided to try it out.

The shade range was limited with only 7 shades available at PM studios ( all of a very pink tone). I purchased mine in the colour 013. On me this foundation did not look natural and it was very hard to work into my skin. It really clung to the tiny hairs on my face which was slightly unpleasant. It had a very similar wear time to the Nars Sheer Glow foundation. From a distance my skin looked radiant and dewy. However my face felt heavy and sticky even after setting it with powder. For me it made my dry areas a lot more prominent. Though I wouldn't say it's my new favourite its defiantly similar to the Nars Sheer Glow and didn't further dry out my skin. If you're wanting an alternative to the Nars Sheer Glow thats a little less drying and don't mind shelling out a little bit of money this is for you. If you guys have any suggestions of foundations with a similar finish but less drying leave them in the comments bellow! Id love to her them. 

Love Clover x

RCMA No-Colour Powder : Review

So I've been holding of doing this review for a little while now. For around a month it has been sold out everywhere! But the great news is its back in stock on adorebeauty.com which is where I picked mine up from. The idea behind the No-Colour powder is that it can be used on any skin tone and will not alter the colour nor create a cakey powder finish, which is why it has been so popular. Not to mention its 3 oz for only $22. I currently use this to set my foundation both on my face and under my eyes. I don't find this powder dries out my skin or make it patchy which is often something I struggle with a lot. Which is probably why I love it so much. Since I purchased this I have used it every day. If you where looking to invest in the laura mercer translucent powder don't. This powder gives the same matt finish and lasts just as long yet its half the price and three times the product.

As for the site adorebeauty.com which I purchased this off I'm not so sure. I did a little bit of research before I brought from them and it seemed reliable. They shipped quickly and the customer service was amazing. However it wasn't a site I had herd of before and a lot of the brands they stocked where very popular and unavailable online. If any of you guys have purchased off them before id love to know your experience!

Clover x