30 Beauty Questions Tag

1. Do you remember your first makeup item?

My mom used to buy me Avon compact foundations that did not match my skin tone in the slightest (cringe), but if we're talking the first makeup item that I ever bought then it would have to be the lasting finish matte lipstick by Kate Moss in the shade 107 which in recent years has become a cult favorite in the beauty community.

2. Describe your perfect mascara. Have you found one that fits your specifications?

I have the shortest lashes known to man so anything that will lengthen them is what I typically lean towards when choosing a mascara, Benefit's roller lash is by far the best mascara I have tried it gives me volume and length but still gives me a natural look. 

3. What kind of coverage do you prefer for your foundation?

If its a night out then full coverage all the way but if I'm only going the supermarket I'd rather just go without if I'm being totally honest. 

4. Favourite high-end brand?

Charlotte Tilbury. 

5. What cosmetic brands have you always wanted to try but still haven’t?

I have yet to try any NARS products. 

6. Favourite drugstore brand?

L'oreal has some really amazing products and their collaboration with Balmain has gotten me really excited to see whats next.

7. Do you wear fake eyelashes?

Yes but only if I'm going on a night out, I am not the girl that can sit there for twenty minutes each day trying to put on a pair of fake lashes when I could save those precious minutes sleeping.

8. Is there any kind of makeup you can’t leave the house without?

I could easily go out of the house with no makeup on.

9. What is your most cherished beauty product?

My Charlotte Tilbury Limited Edition Opium Noir lipstick 

10. How often do you shop for makeup? Do you like to pick up an item here and there or get loads of goodies at once?

Not too often, I would rather save up the money and buy all the items at once. 

11. Do you have a beauty budget or do you spend freely?

I am quite the savvy saver and I do believe the phrase 'go big or go home' comes to mind whenever I go on a beauty spree.

 12. Do you utilise coupons, reward cards and sales when you shop for cosmetics? 

Yes, when I can remember to bring my boots reward card out with me and of course beauty sales are always a bonus, who doesn't like saving money?

13. What types of products do you buy the most?

You can quote me on this "lipsticks are my vice" 

14. Is there a brand that you absolutely cannot stand?

I feel all brands will have some underwhelming products during its lifespan as no one consumer is the same, what might work for me might not for someone else.

15. Do you avoid certain ingredients in cosmetics like parabens or sulphate? 

 Anything heavily scented as it does not react well with my skin. 

16. Do you have a favourite place to shop for makeup?

Selfridges in Birmingham as there are so many options from Chanel to Illamasqua 

17. Do you like trying new skincare products or do you keep a certain routine?

I try to maintain a healthy diet and be gentle on my skin. 

18. Favourite bath and body brand?

Bio Oil.

19. If you could only buy from one brand, which brand would you choose?

  Charlotte Tilbury. 

20. What brand do you think has the best packaging?

See question 19.

21. Which celebrity always has great makeup?

Shay Mitchell

22. Do you belong to any online makeup communities?

I do on my Instagram.

23.  Your favourite Makeup artists?

Setareh Hosseini

Charlotte Tilbury

 Jamie Genevieve 

Johanna Herrstedt 

Ashley K Holm

24. Do you like multifunctional products like lip and cheek stains?

If you have read my blog for a while you would know how much I love M.AC strobe cream. 

25. Are you clumsy when putting on makeup?
All you ladies know the eyeliner struggle. 

26. Do you use a makeup base/primer for the eyes?
Yes if I can remember to. 

27. How many hair products do you use on a typical day?
Nothing to rave about just shampoo and conditioner.

28. What do you apply first, concealer or foundation?
Foundation and then concealer. 

29. Do you ever consider taking makeup classes?
Yes. 

30. What do you love about makeup?
The fact that we have been wearing it for the last 3000 years both men and women.

                                                  Beth xxx

Rambles of a human popsicle

Currently sat in my local costa to get away from the bitter cold and icy terrain after spending over 40 minutes waiting for a bus to only go three stops and for all those people who are thinking" why don't you just walk" well I would on a typical day but ever since I broke my wrist back in 07 it's clear that ice and me do not mix.

And whilst I'm sitting here waiting for my dad to come get me in a couple hours time it suddenly dawned on me that Christmas is almost here and while it's not my most favourite time of year the older I get I am trying to think of ways to make this Christmas a more memorable one.

Over the last couple of years I haven't exactly welcomed Christmas with open arms, don't get me wrong I enjoy watch my family open presents, listen to meatloaf on the record player and help prepare (mostly eat) some delicious food but I think of the friends and family who can't be here and how much life has drastically changed as I've gotten older and what I feel like a have or haven't accomplished over the last year and was it enough? and hoping I didn't waste it.

I am determined to make this Christmas a better one by taking more photos, sharing a few more laughs and enjoy the last remaining weeks of 2017 and being optimistic about the future and the new year.