Supermarket Chic: Dove triple moisturising shower cream

There are some things in the beauty cupboard that I just can't justify spending a wad of cash on, especially when they're just going to be going down the drain within seconds of you using them. Shower gels are one such product.  It's still not necessarily a case of the cheaper the better as some cheap brands can be little more then detergent and fragrance, even though they boast of their moisturising properties, you still want to treat your skin with love.
One of my favourites would have to be Dove's Triple moisturising shower cream, it lathers up nicely for a clean feeling, has a nice subtle fragrance that suits any season and leaves skin feeling neutral instead of squeaky clean, (squeaky clean is bad you know!) The moisturisers are amazing too, it's not quite at a level where you could skip using actual moisturiser afterwards, but your skin will feel softened and pampered.
Check it out at your local and pop one in your trolley.

Bargain hunting 101:

I have a cool site for al the bargainistas out there, I've only just started playing with it myself but I think it's going to be indispensable with my involuntary budgeting.
Shoppingnotes.com is a tool you can use to help you get your coveted item as soon as the price drops, you just enter in the URL of the item you're lusting after, as well as your email address and you're done! There is also a handy button you can install into your browser so you don't have to keep coming back to the site for every item you find. I've been using it in particular with my investment pieces, Because nothing beats knowing that you got that amazing bag for an equally impressive price.
Too easy! Check it out here.

Recap: January 2012

Wear it first:

Twin bag Trend

Wish granted: 

De-Slick in a Tube

Cheeks to die for: 

Benefit Hervana

Make it flattering: 

Quick fix a bad neckline

What stories did you enjoy this month?

Tip of the day: Saving time in the morning

I'm not a morning person. At. All. So any time I can save in the morning is something I try to improve upon wherever I can, and it's not just for any who isn't a morning person. Just for the sake of getting out the door without wasting time is a huge help for anyone time poor too.
Tying in with this are a stack of little odd tasks in your routine that can overlap. Did you know that it is ideal to let your layers of make-up set between applying the next? Moisturiser, serums, primers, foundations, concealers That's five minutes of waiting just there! So here are some things you can do while you're waiting.

• Brush your teeth - This one is ideal for the earlier stages where you won't ruin your make up, just after moisturiser is ideal.
• Moisturise your legs - Takes two minutes if that.
• Apply deodorant and perfume - Something away for your face for a minute.
• Brush your hair/comb through any product - Rid your hair of its overnight tangles and apply any product you desire.

Another complete favourite of mine is during your shower, while you wait for your conditioner to develop (which is recommended by most brands for at least a couple of minutes) I find it good to cleanse your face, and either shave your legs or completely exfoliate your body with a pair of scrub gloves. Perfect amount of time!

Bottom Lash Mascara

I never thought about using mascara on my bottom lashes. I did it once, didn't like the effect it gave me then (shadows, and hard to do without getting it everywhere!) so I didn't bother with it again until recently when I was given a tube of Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara as a freebie, and since I've taught myself more then a few tricks since I started playing with make-up, here is how to use it effectively! ( I do apologise for my sub-par photography skills, every time I think I haven't wobbled a little, indeed, I have.)

Step one: Depending on whether you prefer to do your mascara early or later on in your routine, do your face up until that point, I prefer last of all, so I'd already have my eyeliner and any shadow on.

This is my bare eye, no make-up besides foundation and concealer. it's much easier to explain what's going on without my eyes lined!

Step two: Use your regular mascara on your top lashes, as many coast as your prefer. (I leave about 30 seconds and blink as much as I can to dry it a little before going for a second coat.)

I still use the combination of mascaras I outlined in this post, I'm hunting for a new lengthening formula though!

Step three: Bring out the bottom lash mascara! Note the itsy little brush? Not only is it good for using on your lower lashes, but it is epic for getting to lashes in the corners of your top lashes!

Woo! All done! Now flutter my pretties.