I really do sincerely apologise for my lack of blogging lately! But I promise to sort that out in the near future!
Today I come to you with another YouTube video that I recently posted on my channel, Tanyaskywalker! It's a quick and simple "Get Ready With Me" style video with a quick "Outfit Of The Day" at the end.
For my make up, I used a range of products (some of which are quite new to me) including an MUA blush and lipstick. As always, I used my tried and trusted Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette to create my neutral eye look.
If you would like to see how I did my make up, my hair and what outfit I wore that day then check out my channel (http://m.youtube.com/?reload=7&rdm=vy0gxit#/user/Tanyaskywalker) where you can watch this video and the rest of my beauty, fashion and lifestyle related videos! Alternatively you can just click play on the video link above!
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I've been a very busy bee so I do apologise for the lack of blog posts for the past month!
First things first, I spent 2 weeks in my hometown in West Yorkshire in the UK at my grandma's house. I spent my time with friends and family, some of which I haven't seen in 3 years! It was so nice to see everyone and I had so much fun!
But with my grandma being a techno-phobe, of course she doesn't have internet (hence the lack of posts!)!
For my 3rd week, I went down to Reading to spend time with my boyfriend :) We went to Thorpe Park, we went shopping in the centre of Reading and just basically spent a lot of time exploring the area! I absolutely loved Reading and the surrounding areas and can't wait to go back there!
So, I hope this post explains where I've been and what I've been doing and somewhat justifies my absence!
As always, thank you for taking the time to read my blog! :)
I have plenty more ideas for blog posts and Youtube videos such as hauls and tutorials and reviews and all that fun stuff so stay tuned!
20" long, 1" wide clip-in hair extension streak in purple
So hello there lovely people of the internet!
I'm here today with a review of a clip-in hair extension streak that I recently got sent from a company called Myluxury1st!
I received my hair extension relatively quick considering it was being shipped from the USA to France (it only took about 10 days if that!). It was well packaged in a padded envelope. The hair extension was packaged in a plastic bag with a sticky seal so it was air tight so nothing could get in or damage the product. It was also tied with a little ribbon so that the hair didn't get all tangled together. In the bag with the hair extension, you receive a little info leaflet (pictured above) with lots of useful information like how to care for your extension, price lists for extensions, a return policy and information about the company.
The lady who runs the company works on her own. She manufactures all of the products by herself. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about her products and what she does which is excellent to see! She is very willing to help with any problems or questions you may have about your order which is very useful indeed! All of her hair extensions are handmade by her so you know that you will not just be receiving some mass-produced rubbish from china!
The hair extension itself is 100% real human hair. This means that you can do whatever you would do to your own hair with this extension. You can curl it, straighten it or, like I have in these photos, braid it overnight to give it a nice wave. But, of course, please take care of your extension as you would your normal hair as this will keep it in better condition for longer.
When washed, the extension has a natural wave to it which is the same as my natural hair. It flows nicely with the hair which helps in to blend in.
It is a lovely colour (I ordered the purple one but there are plenty more colours to choose from!). It doesn't look like "barbie hair", it just looks like you have dyed a streak in your hair.
The clip is very strudy and grips the hair well without tugging or feeling uncomfortable. On my hair, the clip is very easy to hide but I do have quite thick hair so I don't know how it would work on thinner hair.
All in all, I absolutely LOVE this clip-in hair streak! It's a great pop of colour to my hair wthout damaging it from colouring it that I can just remove whenever I feel like it. A great company and a great quality product that I would definitely recommend to anyone. The prices are very reasonable for the quality that you are receiving and the work that has gone into giving you such a great product.
DISCLAIMER: Even though I was sent this product, I would never lie just to get "brownie points". This review is 100% my honest opinion. I would never give something a positive review if I didn't believe in what I was saying and I didn't actually like the product. I don't see the point in giving "false advertising" encouraging you guys to go and buy this product if I didn't actually think it was any good. So rest assured that this is MY truthful opinion.
So, today I filmed another makeup tutorial for my YouTube channel (Tanyaskywalker) and I thought I'd share it here with you guys!
I kept the skin pretty basic. I applied some sun protection (Ambre Solaire) then followed that with the MUA matte primer to stop the makeup from slipping and sliding on those hot summer days and to minimise the size of my pores. Then, i applied the tiniest ammount of the Bourjois 1,2,3 Perfect foundation to give me a bit of coverage and even out my skin tone. I then added a bit of Yves Rocher concealer to any blemishes that I had.
Again, I kept the eyes pretty simple. I applied some of the MUA eye primer and patted on Half Baked by Urban Decay all over the lid. I then followed up with that by adding Avon's Precision Glimmer in Bronze to the outer third and blending that up into the crease area. To give the eyes a bit more definition and a pop of colour, I smudged an Yves Rocher waterproof eye pencil in purple into the upper lashline. Then, after curling my lashes, I added a couple of coats of Maybelline's Waterproof The Rocket Volum' Express mascara.
To finish the look, to the lips I applied a Dior Addict lipgloss in Pretty Rose.
And there you go! Super quick and easy makeup that will last all day, even when you're hot and sweaty in this heat wave!
There will be more videos and tutorials coming up in my Summer Series on my YouTube channel so make sure you go and subscribe to watch out for those coming soon! :)
As a lot of you may have already heard, the beautiful, inspiring young lady, Talia Joy Castellano earned her wings earlier this week. I just wanted to make a quick post about this news as I am deeply saddened by her passing but after seeing the video posted by her sister, Mattia, I know for a fact that she will never be forgotten and all of her dreams will continue to become a reality. I often watched her YouTube videos on her channel (taliajoy18) and she was always so upbeat and cheerful despite what she was going through and I found that truly inspirational. She was extremely talented and she was taken away from this earth far too soon. She raised awareness of childhood cancer but still continued to be strong and brave and produce amazing videos for all of her loyal subscribers: a true hero and role-model that will live on forever. Rest in peace, Talia. 'Just keep swimming'♥
Today, I tried out something new with my nails that I've been wanting to try for a while: Sephora Nail Patch Art!
It's essentially an adhesive sticker that you put on your nail that acts like nail polish. They have fancy designs and are supposedly very quick and easy to apply and long-lasting!
I definitely agree in that they are very quick and easy to apply! They come with a set of simple, easy to follow instructions!
However, one negative about this product is that you actually only get 16 nail stickers which means you can really only do one set of nails before you have to buy a new pack...would it have been so difficult to give us 20 sitckers Sephora?
I don't know how long-lasting they really are yet as I've only had them on for a matter of hours but I will definitely keep you guys updated as I too am intrigued to see how long they stay looking good on the nails for!
Garnier Pure 3 in 1 Wash-Scrub-Mask vs Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Face Scrub
(both products are in the packaging that they are in France)
So, I suppose I'll start from the beginning.
I have ALWAYS had acne prone skin. Unfortunately, puberty didn't treat me well and I got the typical "teenage face". It seemed like I tried every product on the market to clear up my blemishes but nothing ever seemed to work. Of course, over time and with age, my skin gradually began to clear up.
However, I do still occasionally struggle with breakouts and oily skin (hooray for being female). So I prefer to use a facewash/scrub that helps to keep all those problems at bay!
The first product I found was the Clearasil Biactol Ultra Rapid Action Face Scrub.
It's reasonably priced, it has nice packaging and Clearasil is a brand that I trust that is widely available. It contains microbeads that gently scrub away any eccess oil, dirt and dead skin cells to help keep your face clean. It also claims to reduce spot size and redness in as little as 12 hours.
For me, I didn't experience anything "amazing" or "revolutionary" from this face scrub. Yes, after using it, my skin did feel clean and felt a lot less oily and fresh right away but my spots and blemishes didn't seem to reduce in redness or size - if anything it just made them redder! Of course, everyone's skin will react differently but for me, this face scrub felt too harsh and brutal for my skin. The microbeads felt a bit "scratchy" for me, even when I didn't scrub too hard. After using this face scrub for well over 4 months, I saw no real changes in my skin. I still got break outs pretty often and my skin was just as oily as before after a couple of hours. For me, it didn't get to the root of the problem, and keep spots at bay, it was more of just a "quick fix".
All in all, for what this face scrub cost me (under 4 euros), it was pretty good and I would recommend it if you're looking for an exfoliant. However, if you do have spot-prone skin, I wouldn't rely on it to give you the results you want (clear up your break outs). Like I said previously, everyone will be different but, for me, I was a little disappointed when I compare this scrub to the other Clearasil products I have had before.
However, recently (about a month or two ago), I switched to the Garnier Pure 3 in 1 Wash-Scrub-Mask.
This scrub has quickly become my favourite. It can be used as a face wash, an exfoliant or a face mask. Each thing has a different result. Garnier claims that "Used As a wash: It deeply cleanses to remove excess oil and purify skin. Used as a scrub: It exfoliates dead skin cells and unclogs pores to dislodge blackheads. Used as a mask: It helps eliminate excess sebum and mattifies the skin." And to me, it really does work!
I love to use it as a mask. I apply it evenly all over my face and leave it to set for about 3 minutes. Then, I wet my hands and gently scrub in a circular motion all over my skin (which makes the mask now turn into an exfoliant) and then proceed to wash it off with warm water and pat my skin dry.
With this product, I instantly see results. It evens out my skin and reduces oil and shine. My skin has been so smooth and spot-free for the past couple of months that I've been using this product and I'm really inpressed. Like the Clearasil one, the Garnier wash-scrub-mask also contains micro beads to gently exfoliate your skin but the difference, i find, is that the beads are much smaller thus much more gentle on the skin.
As you may be able to see on the label, this face mask-scrub-wash (miracle product, more like!!) also contains salicylic acide (acide salicylique) which is known for fighting against acne and is used in a lot of acne treatments. That's probably why it's helped my skin and breakouts so much.
I would definitely recommend this product to anyone! It doesn't dry out my skin or irritate it in any way and I've never had any problems or negative side effects using it! You essentially get 3 products in one bottle for one extremely reasonable price (I paid around 4 euros in Hyper U)! It does exactly what it says on the bottle and is definitely worth a try if you're looking for something that is gentle enough to use daily but is still very effective. I saw more results in the first 2 weeks of using this Garnier product than I did after using the Clearasil scrub after almost 6 months which is incredible! When I run out, this will be a repurchase for me!
Both of these products are great for the price and are both readily available and easy to find in your local drugstore or supermarket. This is just my personal opinion and, of course, everyone's skin will react differently so there may be some of you out there who prefer the Clearasil one or another product completely because everyone is different! I just thought it might help some people to see someone else's point of view and opinion if they're struggling to decide :)
So, I hope this helped someone in some way and you found this post useful :) Let me know if you like this product comparison kinda thing as I'm thinking I'll do more in the future!
Here's my video of this review from my YouTube channel, Tanyaskywalker:
