Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beauty. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

an ugly exterior.


something i really struggle with is being content with my appearance.
the majority of the time when i stare into the mirror i feel like bursting into tears for all i see is a flawed reflection gazing back at me.

it gets me pretty down seeing other girls around the place,
with their pretty faces, beautiful hair, perfect figures-
exuding confidence and natural beauty.

it probably sounds like i have a case of the green-eyed monster, however, i'm not envious..
i just wish i could feel more comfortable in my own skin.

is that too much to ask? 

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

old faithfuls.

like most girls, i've done the rounds when it comes to finding the pefect beauty products. i have a bathroom cupboard full of failures but here are some products that i keep coming back to and will continue re-purchasing in the future.


benefit boi-ing concealer

i am cursed with dark circles around my eyes. this covers them up, as well as any blemishes. i've strayed many a time from boi-ing but always end up scrounging my makeup case for this, particularly on a day when i look equivalent to death warmed up.





jurlique citrus silk dust

when i don't use this my face is shiny by midday (even with a good primer!) consequently i dust this on religiously each morning to keep any shininess at bay.




dermologica daily microfoliant

i love this scrub as it's gentle enough to use daily, doesn't cause any irritation and makes my skin feel smoooooooth.




mac shy girl lipstick

as much as i love bright lipstick, i don't wear it everyday. shy girl is an easy-to-wear peachy/ nude shade which i sport quite a bit when i'm feeling too shy (pardon the pun) for a bold lip.

living proof  full thickening cream

i am also cursed with thin hair that lacks volume- the bane of my life. i'm always searching for ways to fake thick, voluminous locks without having to tease the shit out of it. this is pretty good, probably not the best, but the best i've found so far.




Monday, January 23, 2012

beauty necessities.


left to right:
trilogy rose hip oil
mac 'girl about town' lipstick
dr dennis gross correct and perfect spot treatment
mac 'morange' lipstick
smashbox photo finish primer
nars 'custard' concealer
dr dennis gross alpha beta daily face peel
mac 'gleeful' mineralize blush
ren mayblossom t-zone control cleansing gel
kevin murphy powder puff
viktor and rolf flowerbomb

these are some of my favourite 'maintenance' products of late.


'morange' looking a little less orangey than in real life.