Summer Skin - BB Cream

As I have already told you guys, I've been having skin issues for a while now. I have been given a topical solution to put on my mild acne by the doctors and it seems to be working. Since it is slowly improving I decided that caking on the foundation, like I usually do, probably won't help! And since Summer is drawing closer a more natural look is appropriate.

I purchased the 17 BB cream today and I'm so excited that I thought I'd show you what it looks like once applied. I bought it in the shade medium, which I was really worried about at first but because it is so sheer it isn't the end of the world and also since I'm at my palest at the moment it will eventually match up to my skin tone once I've been on holiday.

17 BB Cream - Medium

I've just noticed that this has SPF25, which is a huge bonus because the foundations I normally wear don't have any SPF.

So, the application. 

I use my fingers to apply this and it gives a lovely natural look. It definitely does not cover my problem areas but I definitely wasn't expecting it to. But it does cover redness and evens out the skin tone.

But, I don't feel comfortable just going out with this BB cream on, so to finish it off I use a bit of Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in the shade fair on any problem areas. I then set it with Collection 2000's shine away compact mirror in the shade medium. And put on some mascara, Collection 2000's longer lash waterproof mascara in black. Yes, I did go a bit Collection 2000 mad the other day. But it's so affordable!

Collection 2000's Long Lash mascara - Black

Isn't this mascara just amazing, my lashes don't look too caked and are lovely and separated. I only got this today but already I'm in love! 

So, what do you guys think of the finished result? Using a lot less product is very scary, I'll make sure I update you on how this goes and I'll do a review on the BB cream once I've used it for a while!

Kat xx

Looking fresh

Like many girls I'm a massive fan of painted nails but my obsession with perfect looking and unchipped nails means I waste a vast amount of time repainting them. Despite using a base coast with each application my nails have become discoloured so I decided today that I need to ditch the bright Spring colours for a while. 

So, here is my alternative... 

I am so happy with my french manicured nails, don't they look healthy? And yes, I did do them myself! 

How did I do them?

First I applied a base coat, I used 17 clear varnish.

Next, I used a white polish to do the tips. I have no idea where I got this from, but any white polish will do the job. I do have quite a steady hand so I managed to do them free hand. (Another good way is to use hole reinforcers. I haven't gone mad, they do work. If you use a hole reinforcer, cut it in half and line the top edge up with the shape of the tip of your nail, it works great as a cheap stencil!)

And finally I applied 2 coats of a sheer, natural pink colour. Mine is by nails inc. in the shade 'south malton street'. 

It did take a bit of patience, but I love a fresh look now and again!

Hope you're all having a great sunday.

Kat xx