I feel like all of my favourite products are running out recently!
I've had this foundation since around November and use it nearly every day- so it's lasted me quite a while. You'll have heard it raved about a million times, so let's make it one million and one. Yeah, you guessed it, it's the Nars Sheerglow Foundation.

I've tried many foundations, drugstore bought and high end products, but this is by far the best. My skin is normal to combination but it can get slightly oily. I like coverage, but a light soft feel on my skin. If something is too heavy, it can go grubby throughout the day when wearing it for a long amount of time. Another negative to other foundations is that they rub off easily, you know when you hug someone and pull away, only to see you've left a cheek on their fancy coat- er.. awkward. Well thankfully, this product doesn't do that, in fact, I don't even feel like I'm wearing any.

As you can see, it's well loved just by the finger prints all over the bottle. I must say, the only bad thing is that there is no pump and it must be bought separately. That wouldn't be too much of a problem if they ever actually had one in stock (I'm still yet to buy one myself!)

Also, a fancy glass bottle is great, but not for someone who's clumsy. Overall, I love the product itself, and I don't think I'd switch to another one after trying this, it's just the packaging that lets it down a little bit. The newer foundation from Nars comes with a pump so that could be an alternative.

If you haven't tried this before, and want coverage that looks (hopefully) and feels flawless, then it is definitely more than an option!

Emma :) 

I love a good smoothie every now and then, so I thought I'd try and make my own. This is simple to make and so tasty! Of course there are no added sugars or sweetners, so is a nice healthy drink you can enjoy guilt free! I made mine dairy free but you can use alternatives.

In order to make two servings, you will need the following ingredients:

- one ripe banana 
- 50g alpro original yoghurt (or Greek yoghurt)
- 100ml aria lactofree semi-skinned milk
- 50g frozen raspberries 
- 50g frozen blueberries
- a cap full of lime juice

You can use normal raspberries and blueberries too but frozen ones make it that little bit colder. I like to add two ice cubes too! It's quite thick so if you like your smoothies more like a juice then feel free to add more milk.

I literally threw all the ingredients together in a blender and served straight away. It's nice and cold so will go down a treat in summer! 

I've posted a 'Healthy Food Haul' video on YouTube, so if you're a bit more interested in the types of foods I'll be using over the next couple of weeks then check it out! You can view my channel if you click here. Please subscribe if you'd like to see more!

Hope you enjoy it as much as I do! 

Emma :) 

I have yet another empty product! I've bought this multiple times in a few different shades. It's the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer. This time in the shade 1- Fair. I've had the medium before but it just seemed to stand out too much on my skin and I find it works that little bit better putting it on before applying foundation.

The packaging is probably my least favourite feature of the product, but it costs very little so it is to be expected. It just wears away easily, but I suppose what is inside the bottle is what really counts!

The consistency is fairly thick so it can get a little bit 'cakey' sometimes, but as mentioned, under foundation it works a treat! It hides pretty much any blemish, which is important for me as I can get a bit self-conscious sometimes. 

If you're after a cheap concealer then it's definitely a go to. Let me know if you have any other great drug store products that I should know about. 

Emma :)

There are a lot of products out there than are made to clean make-up brushes. More often than not they are fairly expensive, and although there are D.I.Y tutorials everywhere, I just don't trust myself to do it.

As someone who has struggled with skin problems before, I'd been told that I shouldn't use brushes to apply make up as it can spread bacteria. I still do but I have to clean them regularly and it really does help. 

I use a product from Lush (yet again!) that is easy and affordable. It's from their 'fun' range which is mouldable and has multi-purposes. They have a variety of colours and scents to choose from too. At a price of £5, you can't really complain. You get a good few washes out of each one! 

As you can see they aren't that dirty really but I like to keep mine clean. I use a small amount and then add more if I need to. All you need to do is rinse the hot water over both the brush and the soap, then rub the bristles into the mould.  The dirtier brushes always take a little longer but that is to be expected! 

Afterwards my brushes are much cleaner and just need to be left to dry! 

I'll definitely be sticking to these products for my brushes anyway! Hope this helps some of you who are stuck with too much choice. 

Emma :)

Can a fitness app really help you lose weight? Over the past couple of weeks I've been trying to push myself to be that little bit healthier. I'd found my weight loss coming to a standstill, and needed something to push me further. As it's been a big part of my life recently, I thought I'd share it with you.

I'd used my fitness pal before now, but not properly. I've set my goal weight, been planning and scanning food and have even seen some results. The calorie limit helps you realise how big portions are sometimes, and let's you understand your calorie intake. Once you're happy, you can maintain at your current weight with another calorie limit too.

There are a lot of other factors to consider too, staying active is always important. I've also benefited from drinking more water and trying to get as much sleep as possible.

I'm not saying this because I've been told to, but because I've found it has helped me recently. I'm not going to lie and say it's been easy, and I still have a bit to go.. But the honest truth is, I've never felt as confident in my own skin as I do now! So the struggle is worth it in the end. (Although I do crave some chocolate!) 

If you feel like something a bit more sugary, you could try a recipe that I've shared before. I made 52 oat and raisin cookies today out of the mixture and worked out the calories and nutritional values on the app. So you can add your own recipes! I've shared some photographs with you and I hope to post more recipes soon. If you want to try these, then you can find my blog post if you click here. 

Have you ever tried to use it yourself? If not, I recommend it if you're trying to lose weight. But of course, be happy with yourself and don't feel like you have to change. 

Emma :)