January Favourites

Hey guys,
So with it being the end of January, I thought I'd tell you what have been my favourite products of this month!

1. Neutrogena Acne Treatment
If you've read all of my posts the month, you'll know that I went on a small beauty haul to Walgreens and purchased this spot treatment. I love the cleanser in this range so was excited to give this a try. I really love this treatment, you can apply it to fade past breakouts, clear present breakouts and prevent future breakouts so I apply it every morning after I've had a shower. You only use a 'light coverage' so it lasts a long time and if you immediately treat a breakout with this, I find that it goes very quickly.

2. Fresh Minerals Powder Foundation
I really have been loving this powder foundation this month. I have used it most days because I find that it looks extremely natural. It doesn't give very much coverage but I use it to correct my skin tone and then you can use additional concealer if you need more coverage. I just think this really does give you a glow and makes you look fresh.

3. Covergirl Smoochies
I also recently bought these in my small beauty haul. I bought them in 2 colours, a reddish purple and s girly pink. These lip balms are really moisturising and smell really nice too. They are a bit like Maybellines BabyLips but they they give lot more colour than BabyLips. I especially love the pink one, its in the colour Text Me which is the pink, it has a little sparkle to it and I love the way it looks.

4. Lip Vitamins Lip Balm
I got two of these for Christmas in 2012 and if I'm honest they were just put away in my drawer and not touched but recently I've found them and have been loving them. I have them in Honey and Mango, I especially love the Honey one, they are very moisturising and I really love them.

5. Essie Nail Polish in Bikini So Feeny
I am still at school and am not allowed to wear nail polish for school so at weekends I take the opportunity to paint them. Every Weekend throughout January I have chosen the same colour by Essie, Bikini So Feeny. It's a blue colour and I love it.

6. Christmas Cookie Yankee Candle

I got this candle for Christmas and it smells so nice. It's quite a sweet smell but it is so nice! I lit it and it made my whole bedroom smell amazing. It also lasts a really long time, if you keep it lit, it lasts a total of 4 hours before burning out.

7. Bath and Body Works Japenese Cherry Blossom body spray

I bought this in the January sales for $3 <a great bargain. This body spray smells so good, it is one of my favourite scents and I get so many compliments whilst wearing it. 

8. Tea Tree Oil

I bought this spot corrector from boots but when I got home, I realised that really, it was just tea tree oil. 

I have been using this product since around Christmas and I forget how much it helps my skin! I find that out of all my acne treatments, cleansers and moisturisers, tea tree oil works best for me. I also have some from The Body Shop which is more of a cream than liquid but that works great too. Tea tree oil in general is just a must for me.

These are just some of the products I've been loving this month and I would recommend all of them.

xoxo PinkCupcake xoxo

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How to: Making your own BB cream

So for all you makeup horders out there, this will be a great post for you. I myself, love to collect makeup but buying a lot becomes very hard when you only have so much money. I've desperately been wanting a good BB cream to use because I don't feel my skin needs a foundation as I am only a teenager and don't want to use too many products on my skin everyday. My skin has also been very dry recently and I thought that a tinted moisturiser or BB cream (Beauty Balm) would help it but like I said, one wasn't in the budget so I decided to use products I already had to make my own.

Things You'll Need:
Moisturiser
Primer (optional)
Suncream (optional)
Foundation
Makeup Brush or sponge

1. So if you're wanting to make a large portion of BB cream at one time, I would suggest getting a small pot or container to keep it in but in my case, I just like to make a little amount each day on the back of my hand, either works fine. First you'll need to put some primer in the pot or on your hand. I used Rimmel's Fix and perfect primer. The amount depends on how much you want to make but remember not to use too much primers it doesn't need to consist of much primer, just enough to keep the BB cream on your skin all day.

2. Now add some sun cream. Because I used Simple's Protecting Moisturiser, I didn't need to add sun cream but if yours doesn't I would recommend adding some. This step isn't crucial but most BB creams tend to have sun cream in them. You don't need a lot of this either.

3. Now add your moisturiser. Like I said before, I used Simple's Protecting Moisturiser but any moisturiser that works for you will be fine. Your BB cream will consist of mainly moisturiser and foundation so you should use more of this product than the previous ones but still not as much as your foundation. Using too much moisturiser can make your BB cream look bad on your skin.

4. Now take your foundation. It is often enter to use a foundation that is a shade darker than your skin tone because the moisturiser can make it lighter but if you for have any darker foundation then using your normal shade should work fine. I used Rimmel's True Match Foundation in the colour Classic Ivory. You'll need to add the most of this foundation because the BB cream should mainly be foundation. I used one full pump which lasts me one full use but if you're making enough to last longer then you'll obviously need to use more.

5. The final step is to blend all of the products together. If you made the BB cream on the back of your hand, use a makeup brush or I used my Beauty Blender in a pat and twist motion to blend the products together but if you are making it in a pot, I would suggest using a spoon, stick or the end of a makeup brush to blend it. After that, you should have a BB cream ready to use but you can change the cream by adding more products to how you like it.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. It is obviously easier to buy a BB cream but I think that this DIY trick is a nice way to save money and use up products that are sitting at the back of your cupboard. If you have any makeup tips or requests of posts you'd like me to do in the future, please comment below or email me at: PinkCupcake7blog@yahoo.com. Also let me know if you like these types of posts and I'l do more in the future.

Xoxo PinkCupcake xoxo

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Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipstick Review

Hi guys!
Today I'm going to be reviewing the Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipsticks.

I bought one of these just because I wanted a bright lipstick and the colour of one in the range jumped out at me. I bought it in 900 Hot Plum which is a really bright purple colour. After using it, I found that it was a really good lipstick and was glad I bought that one. It was super pigmented and looked great on your lips. I thought it could just be a fluke like my Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick was so I did not purchase any more.

Then for christmas I received two more of these lipsticks in 895 On Fire Red and 870 Shocking Coral. I really like both colours, they're quite bright but I find that if you blot it with a tissue, the colour fades for a more subtle look. These lipsticks stay on for ages! I swatched them on the back of my hand Christmas morning and they stayed on for a good few days after.

The only thing that I would change about these products would be the packaging because they look quite cheap. The way they are see through and kind of tacky. It's nothing to do with the product itself and it's really picky but if I had to say something, thats what I would change.

Overall, I would highly recommend these lipsticks. If I ever need a new lipstick, I automatically go to this range. These are my favourite drugstore lipsticks.

xoxo PinkCupcake xoxo

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Mac Limited Edition Stroke of Midnight Eyeshadow palette Review

Hey guys,
So if you read 'My Christmas Presents' post a while ago, you'll know that I got this Mac eyeshadow palette. I had such a god response from this with many of you commenting about it so I decided to talk further about it today.

This is a limited edition eyeshadow palette and it contains 5 colours. These colours are very neutral which is just what I wanted because I've been able to use them in lots of different ways. These are some of the look I have achieved with it:

They all look extremely similar on here but in person, they're a lot more different. I really like all of the colours, they are so pigmented. I have used the lightest shade a lot already because it just makes your eyelid looks lovely and pretty and its also a great base for other shadows. I also like the gold sparkly colour because you can dress it up or down and it just looks really neutral but pretty. I love all of these colours and they're really fun to experiment with.

The actual palette is really handy too because it has a mirror inside and a little brush that's angled on one side but is a fluff brush on the other, brilliant for applying these shadows. The packaging is quite bulky too so if you were to drop it, I doubt it would effect the actual shadows and the clasp is so difficult to open, it wouldn't open if you dropped it.

I love this gift and would definitely recommend purchasing it whilst its available, it is limited edition  after all!

xoxo PinkCupcake xoxo

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New Nordic Hair Volume Tablets

I have incredibly fine hair which really annoys me. It is very hard to style it so that it looks nice. I have tried multiple volumising shampoos, sprays, mousses etc and nothing seems to work.  My older sister has even finer hair than mines and it bugs her even more than me so one day when my Mum was flicking through a magazine, she found an advert for some hair volume tablets. We jumped on the opportunity to get some and went to Walgreens.

You take these tablets once every day for a month and you really do see great results. My sisters hair is much thicker now, as is mine. I would really recommend these hair tablets. The good thing is they aren't actual drugs either, they're for your diet which is better for you obviously. The only bad thing is that they smell like grass and they taste like they smell. If you can get past that, they really are great and my sister has repurchased them to thicken her hair further, I may also do the same. 

Another way to add volume is to use a teasing comb. I used to just use an ordinary comb and found that it just looked messy and knotted whereas now that I've bought a teasing comb and it really does add lots of volume without making your hair look messy. I would definitely recommend buying one of these if you have fine hair.

Thank you for reading. Do you have any tips for fine hair?

xoxo PinkCupcake xoxo

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Disappointing Beauty Products of 2013

Hi everyone!
So the other day I did my favourite products of 2013 and obviously with favourites come disappointing products so today I thought I'd tell you about disappointing products I have bought and will not be repurchasing.

1. Tresemme Dry Shampoo
Ok, so I purchased this product simply looking for a solution to days when I don't want to wash my hair and it looks really greasy because I struggle with my hair. I have to wash it every day otherwise it looks disgustingly greasy and feels horrible. So anyway, I bought this product hoping to find a solution to this problem and I was thoroughly disappointed with this dry shampoo. I sprayed it on my hair as normal, brushed it through and did everything it said on the bottle and then when I looked in the mirror, my hair was grey! I had to wash it out immediately which completely defeated the object of the dry shampoo, I tried it again later only to find the same result so I threw it in the bin and will never buy it again.

2. Rimmel scandal eyes mascara
Ok, so you guys have heard me rant about this mascara from the day I got it. It is clumpy and horrible! The applicator is huge and very inconvenient, overall, its just a terrible mascara.

3. maybelline dream matte mousse
This mousse foundation is orange. I have it in the shade 'light' and if I put it on, even if I work it right into my skin, it looks orange, it really is a bad foundation.

4 maybelline dream bouncy blush
This product really appealed to me. The colours were so pretty and they had samples, now I see why, its their only selling point! These blushes feel spongey and 'bouncy' like it says in the name but they are not pigmented at all and you can't even see that you're wearing any.

5. Fructis Triple Nutrition
I've ranted about this product before. I bought it because it says that it is for the face, skin and hair. It is supposed to make everything look and feel healthy. Really it feels like oil when you put it on your skin and if you put it in you hair, it looks greasy and the strands separate to look like straw! It is nothing what they make it out to be and I really regret buying it.

6. Got 2 B Salt Infusion Spray
So another product that I was really excited to try was this salt infusion waving spray. I saw an advert for this and it really looked appealing not having to use heat. If you have ever seen the advert, the girls hair looks like 'mermaid' hair, perfectly crimped and looking great although when I tried it myself, this was the result:

This hair just looks like I haven't brushed it, not wavy at all. It also makes it feel salty, like you've been in the sea and not just washed your hair. Overall I was majorly disappointed with this product.

7. Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer
I just don't think that this concealer is worth the hype. It really doesn't cover under eye circles, blemishes or discolouration so overall I was genuinely disappointed with this concealer.

Ok, sorry to rant so much but at least now you'll know not to buy these products!

xoxo PinkCupcake xoxo

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2013 Beauty and Fashion Favourites

 Hey guys,

So this is the first favourites post I've ever done and so I've started on quite a big one - Yearly Favourites. Since I am a beauty and fashion blogger, these will all be beauty and fashion related: makeup, hair care, skin care, outfits, ranges etc. I've split my post into 2, beauty and fashion so that those who are only keen on one can just read that part. Hope you enjoy it!

Beauty
1. Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum
This products is all-round great. I love the light coverage feel it gives to your skin and I love the fact that it looks great but feels nice on your skin and looks natural. It is very inexpensive but worth it. It also smells like strawberries! < Always a plus!

2. Rimmel Eyeliner
This is a newly found product for me. I wanted a black eyeliner and asked my older sister if she had one, she said I could have this Rimmel one and I'm so glad she did! I am running out of this eyeliner so I tried looking for another black eyeliner and after purchasing a couple, I realised that nothing was as good as my Rimmel one!

3. Sun in Spray
I bought this spray as I desperately wanted to dye my hair but wasn't allowed and it really does my a difference! You simply spray in a little and either blow dry it or 'let the sun do the work' and the next day, your hair looks genuinely lighter. I've had so many people ask me if I've dyed my hair and its all thanks to sun in!

4. Neutrogena Acne Cleanser
I love this cleanser, it is my favourite hands down. I really do think its the best out there, for me it tops all of my decleor and dermalogica cleansers. I have purchased so many of these and would definitely recommend it for all of you!

5. Dial Soy and Almond Milk Body Wash
Oh. My. Gosh. The smell of this body wash… it is so good. Honestly, it is my favourite scent. It reminds me a lot of a coconut scent but its actually soy and almond milk. This is my favourite body wash, I've repurchased it countless times and will be in the future. Again, its so inexpensive too!

6. Satin Care Shaving foam
I only started using shaving foam this year and let me tell you, it makes shaving your legs so much faster and easier! I have once again repurchased this product so many times and will be in the future - its great! It also lasts for such a long time!

7. Freeman Face Masks
Ok, so you've heard me rave about these in so many of my posts so I'm not going to go too much into it today but lets just say, these things are my saviours on a bad skin day… they're amazing!

8. Baby Lips
Everyone loves baby lips! See my first blog post for my review on them… pretty much all positive!

9. Eos lip balms
These are so moisturising and great. The smells and tastes are also just delicious. I love them so much and can't wait to collect more!

Fashion

1. Shops

So once again I've been loving lots of shops but this year my love for the shops Aeropostale, Pac Sun, Urban Outfitters, American Eagle, Forever 21 and Charlotte Russe have grown. My style has changed ALOT over the past year, past few months actually. I've grown to be a lot more daring and not care as much what people think. I'm a lot more confident and try to wear some more wild clothes every now and again, I guess what I'm trying to say is that I mix it up a bit more and don't always 'play it safe'. I have to say, I'm so glad, shopping and styling is so much more enjoyable now and these shops are to thank for it.

2. Leggings and Jumpers

I've always loved leggings but just as much as jeans but this year I have worn leggings probably 85% of the time, I've bought probably 10 more pairs of leggings because I wear them that often. I really do love them, especially with jumpers. I just think that they're so alternative, you can wear them dressed-up or down and they're always so comfortable.

3. The Bethany Mota Collection by Aeropostale.

I LOVE this collection. I've only just heard of Bethany Mota (A well-known you tuber) as I've only just become part of the youtube world and I noticed she had a range in Aeropostale but didn't realise that ALL of the clothes on my most recent shopping trip are actually from her range, nothing from the others. I'm absolutely in love with her collection and would really recommend checking it out.

So these are my 2013 favourites! I hope you enjoyed this post

xoxo PinkCupcake xoxo

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