My 2016 New Years Beauty Resolutions

Happy New Year, can you believe we are now in 2016! Now I don't know about you but I love to start the new year with a good old list of goals, aims and things I would like to achieve for the year ahead, that way it helps keep me focused throughout the months. This year I thought I would make a more targeted list of resolutions including a beauty one, so here's some of my 2016 New Years Beauty Resolutions.

What have been your highlights of 2015 and what are some of your beauty resolutions for 2016?

1. Perfecting a Winged Liner
Although my winged liner technique has improved, I have always struggled with getting two even wings on each eye, which can be very frustrating! So this year I am determined to have this winged liner thing down to a fine art and I will keep you posted too as I want to try and find some simplified, easy ways of perfecting a winged liner that anyone can do.

2. Updating my skincare routine
Over the past few year, my skin type has changed from normal to combination. I now suffer with dry skin and plenty of breakouts, that's why a good skincare routine and healthy diet are important to me.

I also think that if your going to spend out on anything beauty related it should be skincare over make-up any day, after all just like an artist if you have a great canvas your paint will go on a whole lot better. This year I want step up my skincare routine by adding, some more essential products that will hopefully help my skin get back on track, as well as re-introducing a few premium skincare products that I know work well for me.

3. Using up product regrets
Being a self confessed make-up junkie and blogger I do purchase a fair few products to try out each year. Some are amazing and become firm favourites in my make-up draws, while others I tend to fall out of love with or they really are just not for me. I do hate waste when it comes to make-up, especially if it's something I've spent a lot on, so this year I'm making it my mission to use up any still useable make-up products in my collection.

4. Trying Something new

2016 is going to be the year of trying new things when it comes to make-up looks, so whatever this years make-up trends may be, I'm willing to give them a go and step out me comfort zone!

Thank you for all your support in 2015, here's to an amazing 2016!

Product Empties and Products I Regret Buying + Project Pan Update

Product Empties & Products I Regret Buying

Just recently I have been using up a ton of products, so I thought it was time for another product empties video. Every time I do one of these videos I only try to feature products you haven't seen before, that way it's more interesting than seeing the same things I've used up every month and also hopefully it helps you guys out when purchasing products. I also have one project pan update on a cream eye shadow, so look out for that too!

What's been a product you have regretted buying recently? Let's chat about it via Twitter or leave a comment down below.

Products mentioned:

1. Batiste Dry Shampoo a Hint of Colour for Dark & Deep Brown Hair
2. L'Oreal Elnett Hairspray Extra Strength Back Combed Volume
3. Colgate Max White One Mouthwash in Sensational Mint
4. Montagne Jeunesse 7th Heaven Face Masks in Chocolate Mud & Argan Oil
5. Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial Wash
6. Elemis Melting Cleansing Gel
7. Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel -
8. L'Oreal Skin Perfection Micellar Gel
9. MAC Cleanse Off Oil - Tranquil
10. MAC Brush Cleanser
11. MAC Paint in Bare Canvas - Project Pan Cream Eye Shadows
12. MAC Bronzing Powder in Golden
13. Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Perversion
14. B&BW Pocket Bacs in Perfect Beach Day & Meyer Lemon
15. The Body Shop Body Butter in Wild Argan Oil
16. Bliss Lemon & Sage Body Butter
17. Victoria's Secret Strawberries & Champagne Body Lotion
18. Bliss Fat Girl Slim Skin Firming Cream - Bridal Beauty Countdown Checklist

Project Pan - Cream Eyeshadow



Project Pan Cream Eyeshadows



Over the years I have discovered what I do and don't like when it comes to make-up products and following on from my last project pan post, cream eye shadows are next up on the list of make-up, that needs to be used up by the end of the year. Stay up to date with what I've used up from my project pan list, by subscribing to my channel for frequent product empties videos. I will also keep you updated in a future round-up project pan blog post too.

What is one make-up product you've fallen out of love with? Leave me a comment down below or tweet me.

 Cream eye shadows play a big part in my everyday make-up routine as they create the most wonderful base for shadows. I particularly like using a coloured eye shadow base as they really help intensify the shadows true colour. Currently I own both high end and drugstore cream shadows, but ever since Maybelline released their color tattoo range a few years ago, I haven't looked back, as they do the most fantastic range of colours, that have the best staying power and they don't cost the earth.

 

I currently have six cream eye shadows that I no longer feel the love for. Five out of the six are from high end brands, as for me, surprisingly they are just not as good as the more affordable Maybelline versions.

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow and Metallic Cream Shadow in Black Pearl, Opal, Pink Oyster and Sandy Gold

I own three metallic cream shadows from Bobbi Brown and although these look beautiful in the pot, they are not so great on the eyes, as they have this chunky glitter formula. Personally I find them hard to apply and the fall out throughout the day, makes you look like you've turned into the glitter fairy! I'm going to work with these as best as I can, to get them finished, but for future reference, they won't be me on my Pinterest Wish List anytime soon.

Sandy Gold is the only non metallic formula I own. This does have great staying power, as well as easy application, but again comparing these to the Maybelline ones, there is really no point on splurging on these, when Maybelline make an equally as good formula, for only £5!

NYX Eyeshadow Base with Pearl

 I reviewed this NYX Eyeshadow Base a few years back and at the time, I did really like this because of it's similarity to the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk. Although this is great base for any eye shadow, I do prefer the consistency of the jumbo pencil version, as it is that little big thicker. This is great if your more of a frequent colourful eye shadow wearer, but for me I do prefer more neutral colours on my eyes, along with a complimenting cream eye shadow base to go with it.

MAC Paint in Bare Canvas

Last but not least onto this MAC Paint in Bare Canvas. This I bought on a whim a good few years back when I was a fan of Kim Kardashian. I had seen her do a video on one of her famous looks with her make-up artist and of course I had to go out and buy everything she used, so I could get the look myself! But now I really can't wait to get rid of this paint, as it isn't the best eye shadow base I've used. The formula is more of a concealer consistency, that has a cream to powder finish and for me it doesn't intensify shadows as well as a pot cream eye shadow does. I have nearly used this up and unfortunately it won't be a re-purchase for me in the future.

Project Pan - Cream Blush

Project Pan Cream Blush

I used to love a cream blush, as it always looked so pretty and natural on the cheeks, but the trouble I have these days, is it just doesn't stay on that well at all! Over the past few years I have collected a few cream blushes, but now I much prefer a powder formula because of the longevity and bendability factor. Because I have a few crème formulas, I'm on a mission now to use them all up, starting with my least favourite, MAC So Sweet, So Easy. So stay tuned and keep up to date with my project pan progress in my future Product Empties videos and blog posts.

What's one beauty product you can't wait to use up? Let me know in the comments below or tweet me.

MAC So Sweet, So Easy

NARS Orgasm

Bobbi Brown Pale Pink

MAC Ladyblush