The Airport Look - Skincare,Outfit & Make Up

Good morning guys! So first things first, it's been 3 weeks since I've posted which is crazy, I just can't believe how quickly time flies so apologies for that. However I have been very busy just lately and really have not had time to post but I can assure you guys there is plenty in the pipeline coming your way very soon :)

Today I thought I would share with you my 'Airport Look' - which is by no means glamorous but it certainly does the job. Airports are a strange place, they run 24 hours a day and everyone is on a different time schedule and either jet lagged or super excited for their holiday. Waiting around in an Airport hours before your flight *can* be tedious - that is of course, unless you get distracted by the wonders that is duty free (I did, ooops!). So basically when it comes to dressing for the airport, the first word that springs to mind is comfort. If I'm waiting around for hours and then flying for god knows how long I want to be comfortable and I think that goes for pretty much everyone when they're travelling.

So first of all lets talk Skincare. On days where I'm travelling a lot I always make a conscious effort to really look after my skin that day, as surely pollution and transport can't do anything good for your skin. So before jetting off to Italy for the week, I decided to go for a kick ass Clarins Skincare Routine that went a little bit like this...

Skincare
1. Cleanse. I had already cleansed the night before but decided to do it again in the morning as sometimes I feel as though Pillows hold bacteria that isn't good for your skin, so I went ahead and cleansed.

2. Exfoliate. On this particular day my skin was ready for some exfoliation, I went for the Clarins Gentle Refiner. I usually Exfoliate around 2-3 times a week to get rid of dead skin cells etc and make my face feel super smooth.

2. Tone - Standard procedure after Cleansing apart from on days where I need to Exfoliate (a bit like today)...

3. A Wake Up Booster. On days where I need my face to feel nourished and super healthy, this is a product I reach for - The Daily Energizer Wake Up Booster. This has a similar consistency to a Toner but maybe a tad thicker. All you need to do is distribute this on your face before the moisturizing step to perk your skin up just that little bit.

4. Moisturize. My go-to product just recently has been the Daily Energizer Cream, this product sits very well underneath make up and definitely does the job. My only issue with it is that it really doesn't last very long and for the price of it that's a tad disappointing. However later in the day at Duty Free I was informed they do a travel version which is in a Tube and you get more product, so maybe that's a future purchase on the cards...

5. The Beauty Flash Balm - So this a serum that you need to apply just before you do your make up, again I don't always use this, only on days where I want my make up to go that extra mile or I want my skin to look just that little bit more radiant. I swear by the product, it really does wake your face up and make it look more glowy.

Make Up
So for the Airport I like to keep things simple and seriously I mean, simple. On this occasion I reached for my YSL Rose Gold Primer & my YSL Touche Eclat Foundation and mixed the two together. For me, when travelling it's all about simple dewy make up that keeps your face looking hydrated and glowing. These two products combined seriously create that 'my skin but better' look and aren't heavy and cakey on the face.

Next up is the brows, I opted for my standard Gimme Brow to tint my eyebrows and set them in place for the day. for the lashes I reach for my Soap & Glory Thick & Fast Mascara. This Mascara really does work wonders for my lashes and the best thing about it is - it's only a tenner and it literally lasts forever! For the lips I went for a nude Benefit gloss, I don't think this gloss is even available anymore, I got it a few years ago in a gift set but it's really pretty on the lips and is very subtle so I like it.

Clothes
You all know that clothes isn't really my fort but hey-ho I thought I'd show you what I wore anyway. I went for a Topshop Checked Shirt with a Berry coloured Zara Sweater over the top and just plain black leggings underneath. Shoes wise I just popped some black pumps on for comfort and then an over sized black Coat over the top. It was very chilly!

What's your favourite Airport Look?

October Wishlist

October Wishlist by whatlaradidnext 



Hey my lovelies so another month has passed and here I have the October edition of my Beauty Wishlist. Summer is now officially done and dusted so we can now welcome Autumn/Fall with open arms ready for the colder months ahead.  I absolutely love this time of the year, as you can probably tell from my previous post.

So with October landing on our door step, the beauty counters and shops are starting to stock up on their gift sets and limited edition products which we're all desperate to get our hands on. Brands are releasing winter collections that are to die for this season and I can't wait purchase them. 

These are a couple of the items I am totally lusting after at the moment...

1. Lush Snow Fairy - I have never tried this product before and I have no idea why, the pink formula and super girly name is something I would normally have snapped up straight away. However, it wasn't until this year that I really got into this whole blogging thing and so until fairly recently I've been oblivious to this product. Rest assured though, this product will soon be in my loving arms - along with several other Lush products. Their Christmas and Halloween collections look amazing, I can't wait to go on a mini Lush spree!

2. Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium - You guys know I love YSL. I am obsessed with their make up, the Saint Laurent clothing line is to die for, yet the price tag is a little out of my reach and their scents are amazing. I have been desperate for the YSL Manifesto since forever and still haven't purchased that. I mean, I know when I love a perfume but it isn't something I'm willing to fork out for my self - I usually wait until Christmas/ my birthday for expense fragrances like this. With YSL having just released the Black Opium fragrance in the most beautiful bottle, I am super desperate to get hold of this product. I guess it's one for the Christmas list! 

3. Rimmel London - Brow This Way - I am obsessed with my Benefit Gimme Brow, it works wonders for my blonde barely there brows and preens them right into place. My only objection to Gimme Brow is that it is expensive - £17.50.  I reckon  I purchase one of these a month, so when I discovered there is a cheaper alternative on the market my eyes turned into love hearts. I reckon I'm going to purchase this at some point this month and give it a try. From previous blogger reviews, I can see in comparison to Gimme Brow that the brush is a lot bigger so may be more difficult to work with, however once it's been tried and tested by yours truly I shall give you the final verdict. 

4. Barry M Gelly  in shade Almond - I love this collection by Barry M. I am not much of an expert in the field of Nail Lacquer but I've tried numerous shades from this collection and they just work for me. Y'know? Like the finish is perfect and the colours within this collection are right up my street. I think this colour will be a great addition to my existing collection and will work well through the A/W months. 

5. Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in Glastonberry - I'm fairly new to the world of Charlotte Tilbury make up. I'll be honest, I didn't take much notice of the brand until I noticed her products appearing on the bigger blogs and when Kim Kardashian got her glam from the woman her self on a recent whistle stop trip to London. However it seems Miss Tilbury has got the beauty world hooked. She's a really successful MUA herself so seems to know what she's talking about when it comes to make up products. At the moment I've got my eye on Glastonberry Matte Lipstick from her new Matte Revolution collection. I think this is the perfect winter berry shade and would actually compliment my pale complexion. The lipsticks are pretty pricey (£23) so at the moment I'm unsure as to whether this is something I will actually go ahead and purchase, again maybe this is one for the Christmas List! 

6. Clarins Beauty Flash Balm - So I'm kinda cheating here. I've actually ordered one of these now - I did this wishlist a week or so ago and since then have perused the Clarins site repeatedly until taking the plunge and doing a big order, which should hopefully arrive today so I will let you know my final thoughts once I have given everything a go and will probably do a Clarins haul shortly as well!  

A Peek Into The Beauty Bag - The Sister Edition

Hey my lovelies so today for you, I have something rather different to my usual posts in the fact that it's not about me or any of the products I own. Instead, I thought I would give you all a break from my blabbering and introduce you to my sister - Paris and the contents of her make up bag and skin care routine.

So before Paris gives you the low down on her must have Skin Care products products or her military procedure skin care routine I thought I would just tell you a bit about her and why I thought she was a good first candidate for this blog post. So of course, Paris is my older sister (not the eldest she's the middle one, I'm the youngest). She is 22 and currently studying to become a Nurse at Northumbria University. Paris' life involves juggling working at Costa, working out in the gym like a mad woman, eating pizza & kinder Happy Hippos and squeezing in time to make herself look like a princess every day! Paris & I are very similar in the fact that we either wear no make up at all and totally chill out or we go completely over the top and dress ourselves up to look like a Prin, no in between and no exceptions. Although we differ in numerous ways, a topic that always brings us both together is Shopping. We're both self confessed beauty addicts, whilst make up is my fort and of course -Paris's, skin care is definitely something Paris is an expert in. She has her skin care routine down to a T, I mean I've been taking notes cause this girl is always glowing. So without no further a-due here is Paris and her must have products!

*Enter Paris*
So today, my sister has asked me to talk about my skincare routine. I have suffered with acne for a few years now, many girls and boys do suffer from this and it can lower your confidence. My skincare is very important and I truly believe that having a good routine can help to minimize this and also repair the skin. I choose to use products from the Clarins skincare range because they use natural ingredients and they feel great on your skin.

My Morning Routine 
Every morning I cleanse and moisturize my skin with Clarins Combination Skin Facial Cleanser and the Alpine Willow Herb Toner, the cleanser refreshes my skin whilst the toner has a soothing affect. This always leaves my skin feeling fresh and revived. You have to remember that during the night you do sweat and pick up bacteria from your pillows so it is important to just cleanse your face in a morning to help remove any bacteria. To finish off my morning routine I always apply Clarins Beauty Flash Balm, this product is fantastic for brightening up tired skin and leaves your skin with a fresh natural looking glow.

My Evening Routine
Every girls knows there is nothing better than taking your make up off after a long day and letting your skin breathe. To start off my night time routine I use Clarins Manuka Honey Cleansing Melt Gel, I simply apply this directly onto my skin and rub in circular motions for about a minute then I remove using warm water and cotton pads.

Twice a week I exfoliate my skin using Clarins Exfoliating Refiner, this Exfoliator is perfect for your face and feels great on your skin. The soft microbeads gently massage your skin whilst removing dead skin cells and debris, leaving you with perfectly smooth & soft skin.

One product that has been like gold dust for me is the new Re-Balancing Oil made from 100% Lotus Oil. I was first given a sample of this from the beauty counter and was recommended this to help with the acne on my face. I remember thinking is this woman crazy, surely oil would just make it worse?! Anyway I tried this product for a week using the sample bottle I was given. On the fourth day I woke up and I looked in the mirror and could not believe how clear and soothed my skin looked. Before then, I could not remember the last time I looked into the mirror and felt nice with my make up on, it felt amazing and made day. Now I apply a few drops onto my skin every night and massage it into my skin (you can also add a few drops to your moisturizer). I found that whenever a spot flares up this oil seems to reduce the inflammation around that and calms the skin down. So to anyone with bad skin, try this product because it worked wonders for me and I couldn't live without it. It is pricey and costs £36 but it is worth every drop. Next time you're around a Clarins beauty counter don't be afraid to ask staff for a sample because that's why they have them.

So - I hope you enjoyed reading a slice of my sisters insight into skincare and hopefully it has given you all some super top tips - especially if you suffer with bad skin! If you would like to see another post like this please pop a comment below. I really enjoyed working with Paris on this post and hope you all had fun reading it!

Do you use Clarins? What are your must-have Skin Care products?