Beauty Blogging 101

 

Diving in to the world of beauty blogging can be pretty daunting at first. 

Being a makeup lover means my bloglovin feed is full of incredible beauty related posts that fuelled my passion for blogging. For years I was too afraid to join the beauty blogging world, but it was by far one of the best decisions I have made. I decided I would start my beauty blog while I was sat in the middle of nowhere, on a mountain in Spain (as you do,  obviously) I created my very own blog that night, soon to be my little corner of the internet, and I had no idea what journey lay ahead of me. 

Bobbi Brown Navy & Nude Palette

At the beginning of this month I picked up the Bobbi Brown Navy & Nude palette to add to my never ending collection of nude eyeshadows. I don't like to wear crazy colours on my eyes so nude colours are my go-to. I was interested in this palette because it has a mixture of nude, pink and darker shades as well as matte and satin finishes so you could create a few versatile looks. 

In this palette you get 8 different shades - a matte white (ivory), matte light brown (cement), shimmery gold (blazing star), satin light gold (beige), shimmery pink (twilight pink), matte pink (naked), matte gray (slate) and finally a matte navy (rich navy). You get a good mix of shades so you could create a very natural look for the day and smoke it out with the darker shades for the evening.

Ivory is a great highlighter shade for under the brown bone and an all over lid colour, paired with cement and naked through the crease it creates a very neutral day time look. Twilight pink and beige both have a satin finish to them which makes them a perfect for both day time and evening looks. I would place these shades on the very centre of the lid to bright up the eye and make your eyes appear bigger! Blazing star is a lovely glittery shade, its not as opaque as it looks in the pan however it does leave a very subtle gold glitter on the lid that isn't over powering or messy as I find most glitter shades to be. Its a build-able colour so you could use your finger to pack on more colour in the evenings to create a more intense look. Finally slate and rich navy are colours that can be used smudged into the lash line as an eyeliner or blended through the crease to create more depth and intensity.  

Neutral eye using Ivory, Cement, Beige and a mixture of Slate and Navy as a liner 

Overall I like this palette. The colours are not as pigmented as I expected they would be, seeing as it set me back £48, but they are build-able and blend nicely together. Bobbi Brown as a brand have impressed me with everything I have purchased over the last few years and this palette is something I'm happy I purchased and will be using up. If you wear a neutral look on a day to day basis and don't mind splurging a little then I would check this palette out. It has all the shades you'll need and its packaged well so you can throw it in your bag if you are on the go. 

Navy and Nude Palette, £48

Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentrate Nourishing Moisturiser Review

I was introduced to this moisturiser a few months ago after I decided it was time to find the perfect one for my skin. Over the last few years I have never stuck to one moisturiser and tried many different brands but none of them have worked for me. Using so many different products like that was not good for my skin, once it had gotten used to one product I would change it an replace it with a newer one I wanted to try and it would react badly. Of course because of this my skin was not in the best shape, it was dull, had an awful texture and my skin tone was very uneven. Once I realised what I was doing to my skin I put a lot of research into finding a moisturiser that was going to be great for my skin and was something I knew I could stick to for a long period of time. That was when I came a cross the Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentrate. This product was sent from the heavens and my skin sure needed it. From the first use I feel in love and knew that this was going to be my go-to moisturiser for a long time to come.

This product is gorgeous, it leaves my skin feeling baby soft and it has its natural glow back. The Lait-Creme Concentrate works wonders for your skin buy using a mixture of natural, skin-loving ingredients to give your skin all of the nourishment it needs to look and feel beautiful. It is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins to help keep your skin smooth and plump so it stays looking youthful and it also helps regenerate the top layer of your skin to help keep the skin protected and promotes cell renewal. I have noticed a huge change in my skin since using this moisturiser, the texture has evened out, it feels much smoother and my scaring from cystic spots has reduced dramatically. 

I am now on my second tube of this moisturiser so you can be assured that i've given this stuff a proper test run and it has most certainly impressed. The Lait-Creme Concentrate retails for £18.50 for 75ml, the perfect medium between high street and high end prices. Believe me i've tried so much skin care ranging in price from Simple to Clinque, but this is the best one I have ever used. If you are looking for a new moisturiser I would without a doubt recommend this for people with dry, dehydrated, sensitive and normal skin types. It has a very creamy but light texture so it won't leave an oily residue on your skin for those of you with oily and combination skin types, but it does have a satin finish to it so I would bare that in mind if you personally prefer a more mattifying product. For me this product is amazing and it has done my skin wonders and I am excited to try out more products from Embryolisse.  

New In: Bobbi Brown Navy and Nude Palette & Hydrating Eye Cream

On payday I treated myself to a little something I have been eyeing up for the last few weeks. I stumbled across the new Navy & Nude palette on the Bobbi Brown website a few weeks ago and fell in love with the colours. I am a sucker for nude eye shadows, one of my makeup draws is overflowing with nude pigments and shades - so I technically don't need anymore but I justified this purchase by telling myself you can never have too many eye shadows, right? This palette is gorgeous, and I am a huge fan of Bobbi Brown products so this is a very welcome little product into my makeup collection. 

The palette comes with 7 nude shades and one navy shade. So far the three matte, neutral shades in Ivory, Cement and Slate have been my go-to shades for my everyday makeup. These shades create the perfect day 'no makeup' makeup look, which is what I typically go for when I want my makeup to look more toned down, fresh and dewy. I will do a full review on this once I have created more looks with the shadows and tested how versatile it really is. So far I am very impressed with the pigmentation and formula of these shadows. It has an expensive price tag, but if you are looking for nude eye shadow palette, this will be a great staple piece in your collection. 

I was also in need of a new eyecream. Now, I had not found my holy grail eyecream, and I don't want to speak to soon, but after trying and testing many different eye products I may have found it. I want to give it a test run for a little longer, but so far I love this product. Its very think and creamy, and extremely hydrating. The thick consistancy means a little bit of product goes a long way, so this should last me a while. I'm only in my 20's so I don't need to think about anti-aging just yet, so this little eye cream is perfect for now. Super hydrating and so far it works!

Navy and Nude Palette here &  Hydrating Eye Cream here

Welcome to Victoria Beauty

I'm Victoria, your typical 20-something makeup and beauty addict and obsessive. My love for everything makeup and beauty related started at a young age after playing with my mum's makeup collection when she would get ready to go out. Soon after I got my first job I would save up and spend my hard-earned pennies on the latest collections at the drugstore makeup counters. Since then my makeup collection has grown extensively, the quality of the products has dramatically improved and my bank account is considerably emptier. As unglamorous as working my 9-5 office job is, it has made it possible for me to afford my makeup and beauty collection and fuel my obsession that little more. As much as I love collecting makeup, I also love playing with it. I have recently just received a formal qualification, a level three diploma in a makeup artistry course. I'm hoping my hard work will pay off and get my foot in the door to the beauty industry. Which is why I have decided to start this beauty blog in my little corner of the internet, so I can write reviews, share tutorials, tips and tricks and give something to the beauty world. I'm not new to the blogosphere, but i'm excited to finally share this blog with you all. If you have any tips for a newbie beauty blogger please leave me a comment and say hello!