Zoella Wonder Hand Moisturising Hand Cream Review

Hello lovelies, how are you all? I hope you had an amazing day! It's been awhile since my last blog post! I've been incredibly busy with school.

As you can tell by the title, I am doing a review on the 'Zoella Wonder Hand Moisturising Hand Cream'. If you don't know who Zoella is don't panic! She is Zoe Sugg, a very famous YouTuber and Blogger! I am a massive fan of hers! I highly recommend watching her YouTube videos and reading her Blog, because she is amazing.

Review: 

Can we get a yes for packaging goals?! As you can see the packaging on this is seriously gorgeous! I really like it! I purchased this when it came out, and ever since then I've been using this non-stop! Firstly, it smells amazing! It is by far one of my favourite scents! I would say it's quite floural, but not over the top! It's perfect! This was my holy grail during the Winter! My hands get incredibly dry during the Winter, and this just made them feel incredibly moisturised, feeling amazing, and smelling incredible! I would definitely recommend it! I got mine for 10 euro. I use this everyday, It is just an amazing product!

Thank you so much for reading this! 

Hope you liked this post! See you next time! 

Lots of Love,

                   Fiona x

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My top 10 skincare and makeup products of 2015!

Hello lovelies, how are you all? I hope you're having a fantastic day! Also I hope you had an amazing Christmas holiday and a lovely new years! It's crazy that it's already 2016! Everything is going so fast!

I also just want to say a masssiveee thank you for 3,000 views! It's crazy! When I first started this blog, I would never in my wildest dreams have thought it would have hit that! Thank you to those of you who have been so supportive about this blog and just being so friendly! Thank you meaans soo much!!

This post may look familiar to you, I posted this yesterday and if you follow me on twitter (lookitsfifi) you may know that this took three hours to edit! I uploaded it, then went to have a shower and when I came back it was gone. It just vanished into thin air. I was so annoyed. Words can't even. I'm now ready to re-write it. So lets get started!!.

So these are going to be the products that I am going to be talking about today:

From left to right:

• Lipstick: Rimmel London Kate Moss Shade (107)
• Mascara: Maybelline lash sensational (black as black)
• Bronzer: Rimmel London Natural Sun Bronze (022 sun bronze)
• Powder: No7 Light pressed powder (fair)
• Concealer: Rimmel London Wake Me Up (010 Ivory) 
• Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum: (52 vanilla)
• Primer: Rimmel London long lasting
• Moisturiser: Simple kind to skin hydrating 
• Face Wash: Simple kind to skin moisturising
•  Eye Shadow: Sleek 'In the Storm'.

Skin Care:

1.Face Wash

So this is the face wash I use on a daily basis. This is the Simple Kind To skin Moisturising Facial Wash. This is one of the best face wash's I have used. I have dry sensitive skin and this is perfect! After I use it my skin feels so hydrated and moisturised. I really love it.

2. Moisturiser

 Staying with the brand Simple, this is the moisturiser I have been using for like two years now. This is the Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser I loveee this! Like I said before I have dry/ sensitive skin and this really leaves my skin feeling so hydrated and it's amazing. This is going to sound over dramatic and I'm sorry but, without this in my skin routine my skin goes back to being dry and flaky. It leaves my skin feeling hydrated all day. Considering that I have had this since the same time last year shows that it is great at lasting especially since I use it twice a day. I really do love this.

Makeup:
So many of you may know that I am a little bit obsessed with makeup. So here are a few of my favourite products that I have been really loving this year! These aren't in order of my favourites, they are in order of how I would apply them to my face!


3. Primer

So in order to have a good base for my makeup, I use this primer. It is the Rimmel Lasting Finish Primer. I really like this primer, it makes my makeup last so much longer! I really like it! I think it gives more of a dewy finish (which I personally like).

4.Foundation

So in my opinion finding a good foundation for your skin type and that suits you is one of the most important things and also one of the hardest things when it comes to makeup. I have been using the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum (52 Vanilla) don't confuse this with the Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation. The serum and foundation are both aimed at two different skin types I think. The serum is for dry skin and the foundation is for normal/oily (not 100% sure).

This foundation is a little too dark for me (what's new) but putting that aside it's a really good foundation. It doesn't cling to my dry patches instead it effortlessly glides over them. I would say this foundation is a dewy finish (which I like) also I would say it has a very light couverage. One thing I don't like about this foundation is how strong the fragrance is, don't get me wrong the fragrance is nice, it's just the first time I put it on my skin it stung thankfully it only lasted for a minute. My skin isn't that sensitive but with that aside, I love this! It gives such a natural finish!

5.Concealer: 

This is the Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer (010 Ivory).

I really like this concealer, it covers up the redness under my eyes really nicely, and it also conceals blemishes really nicely!

However one thing I don't like about this is that it is really bad for creasing so I would definitely recommend setting this with a powder after you apply it! Other than that it's very good!

6.Powder

I'm really sorry that this picture is slightly unfocused. This is the No7 Light Pressed Powder (Fair). I'm not a massive powder fan just because I prefer a dewy finish, but for setting under eye concealer or concealer in general this is so good! I don't feel like my concealer creases! I don't put this all over my face just because I don't like a matte finish, but I'm sure if you wanted to do that it would be fine too!

7.Bronzer

This picture also turned out blurry! I'm really sorry! Anyways this is the Rimmel London Natural Bronzer (022 sunbronze). I am not a massive bronzer person if I'm being honest I am terrified of it! I am all about natural makeup and bronzer scares me! Anyway I bought this one in the most natural shade I could find and this bronzer is actually amazing! It puts a natural 'bronze' (I guess) on your face! I like it.

8 Eye Shadow

I am massively obsessed with eyeshadow, it is my favourite part of makeup! I love natural eyes so anything related with browns, golds just light nudes also these colours complement my eyes.
This is the Storm Palette By Sleek. I love this eyeshadow so much! It goes everywhere with me, on special occasions, day to days. Just basically everywhere. I use the top line more frequently then I use the second just because the bottom colours are a bit out of my comfort zone, and I'm not that great at makeup. I love how shimmery, and long-lasting the eyeshadows in this palette are. I even use the second colour on the top which is 'Snow Storm' on my cheekbones for a highlight and it actually works really well. I just overall love this palette.

9.Mascara

 Mascara for me is one of the most important parts of my makeup routine. This is the Maybelline Lash Sensational (Black As Black) I have really short eyelashes so most of the time mascaras don't do anything for me. However you'll be happy to know that this one is different. I love this mascara soo much!It really makes them longer and curls them so they actually look like they actually exist. I really like the wand on this mascara, it has a shorter side of bristles and then a longer side of bristles. ( I have a picture below this one) I'll explain how I use it beside that picture.

Basically I use the shorter bristles as a first coat, this is really good. It really gets all of the hairs and pulls them upwards! There is no 'correct' way of applying mascara everyone has their own ways that works for them! Personally I like to blink on the brush, and then wiggle the wand over my eyelashes. This works best for me. I then flip the brush around and use the longer bristles and apply the same method. This is what really pushes my eyelashes upwards and in my opinion really curls them! Like I said before this I found it so difficult to find a mascara that actually made a difference to my eyes! I really love this!


10.Lipstick

Last but most certainly not least! LIPSTICK! This is one of my favourite parts of makeup! I just love how many looks wearing lipstick can change and make so beautiful! So I bought this a month ago because one of my all time favourite youtuber/blogger  Zoe Sugg highly recommends this lipstick! So I said I might as well try it! This is the Rimmel London Kate Moss (107). I love this shade so much! It is so beautiful, and actually looks nice on me other red lipsticks don't look nice! It apply's very nicely and is gorgeous! It also smells amazing which is always a bonus! The one downfall it has is, that it dries soo quickly! Like super fast so I would definitely recommend putting some lip balm underneath it! Other than that I really love it.






So I guess that is the end of My Favourite Skincare and Makeup Products of 2015. I really hope you enjoyed it! I am so sorry about it deleting the last time, I have honestly no idea why and hopefully the same doesn't happen this time! Thank you so much for reading it and again thanks so much for 3k views! That is shocking!

Until next time
   Lots of Love,

                    Fiona x


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New year, new me?

Hello lovelies! How are you all! I hope you're having an amazing day or had depending on what time you're reading this! It's been a while since my last blog post but it's been christmas and I've been studying really hard and stuff. No I haven't been studying because it's christmas it's a holiday! And I haven't had any time! I've just been trying to spend less time on the internet and more time actually living. But who am I kidding. 

By this title you're probably like 'ugh another one of those people' and I guess you're right to a certain extent. 

I'm being honest I think a new year is like a fresh start! You can put the last year behind you and try and correct the mistakes you made. I think it's quite refreshing and I love New Years! As for the 'new me' part, I have changed every New Years! Of course because I am getting older and hopefully more mature so of course I am changing. I am not saying that in, 2016 I am going to be the best person ever, I'm going to make no mistakes and just be a perfect person because let's be real no one is perfect. Everyone  makes mistakes whether they want to or not. When I compare myself to when I was 13 I am completly different. When I was 13 I was so unmature, weird (still haven't changed) and just *ugh* I hate thinking of 13 year old Fiona.  I'm 16 now, and yes it is only a three year gap but I have developed as a person. Each year I find myself becoming more and more confident. It is by the tinest bit, but it's better than nothing. In no way am I trying to be arrogant by saying that. 

I don't really know what the inspiration for this blog post was. So this is probably really random. But you should know how random I am by now. 

When I look back at 2015, it scares me how fast it went! It wasn't a terrible year I've had way worse! But it wasn't amazing, it was a tough year! But I got through it, and so did you! Just give yourself a pat on the shoulder for that! You're doing really well! I've lost a lot of people and gained such amazing friends and family. 

I want to try and make this year a year where I can really tackle my anxiety, just really mind my mental and physical health! I tell myself this ever year, but you know what I'm getting there and so are you! I want to be a happier person, I want to not care what people think of me! I want to try and be more confident in myself. One day hopefully I can look back and say I made it and I did it. That is the day I'm really looking foward to! I like the idea of New Years resolutions. Mine always goes something like this:

1. Be fitter

2. Have a flatter stomach

3 Be more confidence 

4. Try not to care what people think etc. 

5. Be a nicer person. 

You all may know what I mean and  honestly I'll work out non stop for like two weeks. Then it all goes down hill. So this year I'm going to try work out but not doing so much I stop. When I actually work out I feel really good about myself. 

Having more confidence is something that develops with time, patience & practice. I will get there. Eventually. 

Not caring what people think is a tough one. Hopefully  it will get better this year. Last but not least, I amn't as nice as I would like to be. I can be mean I'm going to try and start being nicer to people. There are so many more resolutions like studying more being more productive the list is endless.  

I think if you set yourself goals, have alot of confidence and patience in yourself you can do anything! 

Also this year I'm going to try and go fresh faced more. Usually I will always wear makeup if I'm heading out basically anywhere but school. It actually makes me really anxious. I'm constantly worrying if my foundation is too dark, if my mascara is too clumpy etc. Don't get me wrong I love makeup! I just want to try and become more confident to be more natural. 

Basically it is an attempt at trying to accept myself more. This in no way is a stab at people who wear makeup everyday, if you want to do that that's great! Do what you feel comfortable with! 

Basically the reason behind this is just a congratulations on how far you have gotten! You're doing amazing. There isn't a lot of posts on this. And I just wanted to reassure you. If you've been struggling for whatever reason, I want you to know that you're doing great! Even though it may not seem like it, you are! 

So as we're heading into the new year I just want to say mind yourself and others, stay positive, stay strong, stay determined and do whatever makes you happy! I don't think I can stress this enough!

I just want you guys to know that you are worth so much more than you know. This has become one of my go to quotes I really love it! I think we're just so hard on ourselves it's difficult to give self praise but you are doing great. 

I hope you have a fantastic year ahead, there may be a few bumps across your journey but that happens to everyone! Stay strong 

       Lots of love

              Fiona x

See ya in 2016 bitches!!! That sounds so crazy to say! Thank you so much for reading this! Love you x 

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Weekend away & Newgrange

 

Hello lovelies! How are you all? I hope you're all great! I have had a really busy few days! 

I feel like this is going to be a really long blog because I have all of Saturday and Sunday! So without delay here goes! I feel like this is going to be really boring because I don't really have any idea of what I'm doing. 

So basically the whole idea behind the weekend away was a surprise few days for my older sister for her birthday! And it was so so nice!! 

Saturday the 19th of December 

My getting ready travel routine 

I don't really know what to call this if I'm being honest, but anyway here goes! 

So I woke up at around eight o'clock. 

I usually sleep in like a jersey and just pajamas pants or something. 

I then just wash my face with this! It's so good for dry skin! I also brush my teeth which I thought was self expandatory. 

I then had breakfast just some toast with chicken & ham, an orange and some water! 

Please excuse the state of my mirror, but I then just tried to find something to wear! I didn't go for this just because it's cropped and it's winter and I get really cold. I got this in Newlook and it says 'wake me up when it's Friday' 

This is actually my sisters, she got this in Penneys/Primark and it says 'trouble' I really like it. 

I then just did my makeup, this makeup bag is from Zoella Beauty and I love it! 

For my 'special occasion' (I tell myself this everyday)  this is the  Guicci Quality perfume, I love it so much! It smells so good! It's really dirty right now! 

I put on a little bit too much makeup, it's not matching to my neck which is really annoying! I'm on a mission to find a foundation that matches. The struggle is real. If anyone knows a good foundation for dry skin and has a good selection for pale skin! Please share x

I then usually do my hair, which for me is nothing I just leave it or put it in a ponytail, no inbetween. It looks very blonde considering I have never dyed it or out highlights in it! 

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My Weekend: 

We then left for Kildare! Which was a long journey! We went to Kildare village and went shopping! 

I thought this looked very tumblr. I like it. A lot. 

So, I thought this would be a really good idea at the time, I don't think my brain processed this.. But yea. Amazing photography Fiona. 

I did go and take a normal picture of the reindeer, because I don't even think I have to explain lol. 

I then let my inner child go, and Ciara took a picture if me beside a REINDEER! 

And after that we drove to Drougheda (I think I spelt that right) which is in County Louth (I'm pretty sure). We were staying in a really nice hotel.

I then got ready for dinner! I topped up my makeup! 

The lipstick I am applying here is Rimmel 107! Which I am loving so much! 

I took a picture of my beautiful sister Ciara applying her mascara! She is so beautiful! I think she was using the lash accelator endless by Rimmel London.

This was my outfit! The yellow top is from Australia I'm not sure which brand because my Mom got it for me when she went there! As you can see the mirror picture of me applying my lipstick it's quite short in the back and pulls up but nevertheless I love it. My jeans are from Penneys and my boots are from River Island! 

I'm an idiot let's face it. 

Twin selfie! 

  We then went for dinner in a restaurant called 'The Kitchen' I think. It was pretty nice. We went for my sisters dinner party! It was really nice and cosy! And because I'm really amazing I forgot to take pictures, good job Fiona. Anyway I had macaroni and cheese with truffle oil. It was okay, it wasn't amazing but not bad. For desert we had an amazing cake!!! It was chocolate and basically they didn't put any flour in it! I think it makes it lighter of something and it was the best thing I have ever eaten!!!! And I didn't take a picture if that either. I'm so sorry! 

My anxiety at dinner wasn't great, I get really anxious in restaurants anyway especially when it comes to ordering. That is the tough part! But I managed. It was such a good dinner! The conversations were good and funny! And I think everyone had a great time! 

We then went back to the hotel and Ciara and I just went to bed early! And that was Saturday over! 

Sunday the 20th of December

So today's plan was going to Newgrange! And those of you who don't know what Newgrange is don't worry! It is a monument in County Meath. This is going to be the worst explanation ever! But basically it is an ancient monument made around five thousand years ago in the Neolithic period. Basically during the winter solistace light from the sun passes through the 'roof box' and enters the mound! And lights it up! If you would like more information on it you can go to their website : http://www.newgrange.com/ it is very interesting and so amazing! No joke! 

This is just my photo of it, it's not amazing quality! If you would like a better picture check google, and you'll definitely find better information over there. 

Ciara and I woke up at half five which was really silly, you see I thought we were leaving at a quarter past six but we weren't! Oh well! We were ready by like half six of something (not fully sure). I just wore what I wore yesterday which was a massive mistake, I'll tell you why later. 

When I was washing my face my T-shirt got wet. I went for a natural no makeup day! Simply because it was half five in the morning and I honestly wasn't bothered! 

We then left for Newgrange! Once we got to the visitor center we were picked up by a bus to the Newgrange monument! I came so unprepared and even that is an understatement! See originally I didn't know we were going to Newgrange so I didn't bring warm clothes. My shirt was really light, my cardigan was light and so was my coat and I forgot my heavy scarf. It was sooo cold. It was 9 degrees! Which isn't terrible, but the wind was so strong and just made it so cold. I have never been so cold ever!! 

It was well worth it though! It was so beautiful! 

This was the first photo I took it's blurry but oh well. 

It's so different seeing this on T.V every year and actually seeing it person, it is beautiful! 

This was off the main attraction, it's like a mini Newgrange I guess. It was so cute inside. 

This is the roof box I was talking about earlier, it allows the light to enter! It was so mesmerizing, what struck me most was; how smart people were to be able to figure out that at a certain time each year the sun passes through at a certain angle! It was amazing! 

I think the actual sun came up around twenty to nine, which we did have a really long wait in the cold. But it was well worth it! I'll just post a few photos showing the evolution of it:

This is my fav I like how it's blurry. 

This was the last one I took! 

After the sun had gone through we were allowed (after an incredible long wait) to actually go into Newgrange! The people who had won the 'lottery' for a want of a better word to go into Newgrange got to see the actual sun in there! We only saw a simulator, however with that being said it was still so so beautiful! It's so small In there, the mound is so big and all that's in there is a narrow path! But it's so beautiful! 

Apparently the light lasts in there for seventeen minutes. 

After this we went back to the visitor center and had something warm to eat. Because it was freeeeezing. 

After this we went shopping in Drogheda. I didn't take that many photos but I took some! Drogheda is lovely! 

I really like this, I was walking and accidentally took a photo! I really like it! 

This is just a river I passed on the way to dinner! It's so beautiful! 

We then left back for Clare, and I think I arrived home at around seven maybe! I had a really good time! 

And that was basically everything! I hope you enjoyed this! This is probably going to be my last post until January maybe I'll see :) So I hope everyone has an amazing Christmas and an amazing new years! Love you all! Lots of love,

                       Fiona x

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