Skin MD Natural Sheilding Lotion Review

So, before Christmas I was contacted by 21st Century Formulations to ask if I would like to try their Shielding Lotion. Of course I said yes! I have been trying it for the past 6 weeks and felt ready to give you the lowdown...

The cold winter Scottish weather plays havoc on my skin, while my face remains oily to combination, the rest of my body becomes dry and flaky!

My specific problem area are my shins which, for some reason, become very scaly and itchy. When I first applied the lotion, I was pleasantly surprised, it was not at all heavy or greasy and quickly absorbed into my skin.

The one thing I would say is that I didn't feel the initial relief once I applied this lotion, there was still some scaliness and itchiness, but after using it over a period of 3 to 4 days there was a marked improvement to the skin quality.



The size of bottle I was sent is 120ml, and I have been keeping it in my handbag as it is just the right size.

This product also contains dimethicone, which is also in many of the popular face primers. From what I can gather, it's what gives the silky, velvety effect to skin. With that in mind, I have also used this as a face primer/moisturiser combo and have to say it held up pretty well! Plus, combining 2 steps in my morning routine is always a winner!

Would I reccomend?

Yes, I would. It's a great product for tackling dry skin and protecting from harsh winter weather. Don't expect immediate results, but persevere with it! Also, great for use as a face primer and facial moisturiser in one!

Where can I get it?

Skin MD Natural Website

*I also noticed on their website they do a version with SPF 15 in it, sounds perfect for Summer!!

Foundations!

First off, I have been sorely neglecting this blog! I was feeling a bit uninspired of late, with blogs and YT channels becoming more like advertisements than anything else...but that's a whole other blog post!

It struck me that I spend an awful lot of my money buying wrong colours of foundation from Boots and Superdug. So I thought it may be helpful to some of you for me to list the colours that I am in various brands of foundation. Then, if you are the same shade in one of the brands, you'll have a fair idea what shade you'll be in other brands!

Foundations
MAC Studio Fix Fluid - NC25 (Winter) NC30 (Summer)
Make Up For Ever - 140
Chanel Vitalumiere - 10 Nude
Maybelline Dream Creamy - 21Nude
Revlon Colorstay - 180Sand Beige and 320 True Beige mixed (There is very probably a better shade match for me, but after buying 2 full priced foundations I decided i'd make them work whatever it took!!)
Estee Lauder Double Wear - Pebble

Concealers
Make Up For Ever Full Cover - 6
Collection 2000 Lasting Finish - Medium

Hope this helps! Feel free to share your shade matches!

Heather xx

NYX Pink and Purple

Here's a quick look! Hope I have inspired you do root around in your make-up collection and show the un-used items some love! ;)

Face:
MAC Select Foundation in NC30
MUFE Full Cover Concealer in No.6
MAC MSF Natural in Medium Deep
Illamasqua Cream Blush in Dixie

Eyes:
GOSH Shadow Stick in Love That Champagne
NYX Trio in Purple, Deep Purple, Prune
NYX White Pearl Eyeshadow
MAC Mystery Eyeshadow (for brows)
Miss Sporty Black Liquid Liner
2True White Eyeliner
Covergirl Lash Blast Luxe Mascara

Lips:
MAC Dream Lipstick
MAC Baby Sparks Dazzleglass

Vintage Pin-Up Make Up

So, this look started life as a Katy Perry inspired look, but I really wasn't feeling her vibe (!) so it's now a Pin Up Look!

Face:
MUFE HD Foundation in 140
MUFE Full Cover Concealer in No 6
Rimmel Sun Shimmer Bronzer in Medium Matte
Sephora Blush Me Twice (pink side)

Eyes:
UDPP
Peach, Mid Brown, Darker Brown and Off White (as highlight) all from 28 Neutral Palette
Pure Luxe Vanilla
Rimmel Exaggerate Liquid Liner in 100% Black
Girls With Attitude Eye Impact Lashes
Rimmel Extra Super Lash Mascara
Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Zero
elf Studio Brow Kit in Medium

Lips:
Revlon Really Red Matte Lipstick
2True Plumpcious Lipgloss in 21

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Ahley Jensen Inspired Look

Requested by gypsydancermacaholic: http://www.youtube.com/user/gypsydanc...

Here's my inspiration picture of the lovely Ashley Jensen: http://www.exposay.com/ashley-jensen-...

Products Used
Face:
ChriMaLuxe Mineral Foundation in Hyazinth Neutral Opaque (available from http://www.ionacosmetics.co.uk)
Bare Minerals Warmth
Rimmel Recover Concealer in Fair
Virgin Vie blush in Cheeky Peach

Eyes:
Mineral Magic Goddess
Mineral Magic Spray Tan
ChriMaLuxe Charcoal
Highlight from 28 Neutral Palette
Rimmel Exaggerate Liner in 100% black
Black kohl liner
Rimmel Extra Super Lash Mascara

Lips:
Mary Kay Signiture Gloss in Cocoa Creme
YSL Touche Brilliance in No. 2

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I had a lightbulb moment!

I don't know about the rest of you, but I often am overwhelmed by my make-up collection! I buy things with the best of intentions and they end up languishing in the back of a drawer. It's not that I don't need those items, I just don't have enough time to choose them in my morning rush! I'm not a morning person and am always running late, and tend to use whatever is closest to hand, which usually results in a random selection of items and the result isn't always pretty!

So, I had an idea!

Basically, once a week I am going to fill my weekly beauty basket with all of the items that I am going to wear for the week. I am hoping that this will have 2 positive outcomes.

1. Less time spent in the morning rooting around my make-up drawers wondering what to use = more time in bed and/or not being late all the time
2. Using up some of the lovely things I have accumulated = sense of satisfaction that i've not wasted a ton of money on things which sit prettily in drawers!

So, here's whats in my basket this week!


Left to right - top: Illamasqua powder blush in Hussy, Laura Gellar Spackle face primer, Revlon Colourstay foundation in True Beige, MAC Mineralise Satinfinish foundation in NW35 (I am in between colours so have to mix those two), MUFE Full Cover concealer in No.6, UDPP, Natural Collection lipgloss in Fondant, Miss Sporty lipstick in Big Love, Lash Blast Luxe mascara, elf Eyelash Curlers
Bottom: Rimmel Sun Shimmer bronzer in Meduim Matte, MAC MSF Natural in Medium Dark, Sleek Safari Palette, Black kohl liner and various brushes.

I think i'm going to love this little idea! Hope this helps someone!

Heather xx

Blog Sale! MAC, Urban Decay, Pop Beauty, Barry M!

Hi All

I have had a bit of a look through my ever-expanding make-up collection and am reluctantly parting with some stuff. Basically the time has come where I am feeling a bit overwhelmed by the amount of make-up I have and I don't feel I can give it all the love it deserves. So, blog sale items, go forth and bring someone else some make-up joy!

Here are the rules!

1. If you see something you'd like, please leave a comment saying which item you would like. Please do not forget to include your email address, so I can contact you for payment. Alternatively you can email me at scotlass99@yahoo.co.uk, stating what you would like.

2. I will only accept Paypal. Once you've reserved you item, I will send you an invoice via Paypal, please aim to pay within 48 hours or I will have to offer the item for sale again. Please ensure that your correct shipping address is gievn to me so I know where to send your item(s)

3. I will ship Internationally! Please note that the shipping charges shown may be different for international buyers. Please email me at scotlass99@yahoo.co.uk to enquire about shipping charges for countries outside of the UK.

4. If you buy more than one item, you will be eligible for a shipping discount, contact scotlass99@yahoo.co.uk for info.

5. Go on and snap up some of these goodies!

Lips:
Left to right:
Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Lipcolour in Best Bubbly £3.00
17 Lasting Fix Lipstick in Dreamy £2.00
17 Lasting Fix Lipstick in Heartthrob £2.00 Sold
Mac Lipstick in Mocha £3.00 Pending
Sephora Lip Attitude in S07 £2.00
Barry M Lip Paint in 129 Palest Lavender £2.00 Pending
Maybelline Watershine Diamonds in Rose Diamonds £2.00
Postage for all lip products is £0.75 each within UK.

Cheeks:
Left to right:
Red Earth duo blush in PK002 £2.50
Collection 2000 Blush in Trouble £1.50
No7 Blush Tint in Clove £2.50 Pending
elf All Over Colour Stick in Pink Lemonade £1.00
elf Mineral Blush in Coral £2.00
Postage for all cheek products is £1.00 each within UK

Eyes 1:
Left to right:
Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Hotpants £4.00
Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Urb £4.00 SOLD
Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Grifter £4.00
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place ShadowCreme in Silver Leaf £10.00
Postage for all eye products is £0.75 for each item (Estee Lauder Silver Leaf is £1.50 due to glass packaging and therefore more weighty) within the UK.

Eyes 2:
Left to right:
Avon Arabian Glow Shadow Stix in Blue £1.50
Hard Candy Eyeshadow in Girlie £3.00
Rubie and Millie Eyeshadow in Green £3.00
Hard Candy Loose Pigment in Plush £3.00
Postage for all eye products is £0.75 for each item within the UK.

Eyes 3:
Left to right:
Rimmel Eyeshadow Quad in Smokey Purple £2.00
Rimmel Eyeshadow Quad in Bold Behaviour £2.00
Postage for all eye products is £0.75 for each item within the UK.

Eyes 4:
Left to right:
Lancome Pastel Couleur Palette £4.00
No7 Palette £3.00
Postage for all eye products is £1.20 for each item within the UK.

Nail Polish:
Left to right:
Wild and Crazy Polish in Flamingo £1.50
OPI Nail Laquer in A-Rose at Dawn...Broke by Noon £3.00 Pending
Barry M Nail Paint in Grey £1.50
Postage for all nail products is £1.20 per item within the UK.

Eye Liners:
Left to right:
Barry M Kohl Pencil in No.4 (midnight blue) £1.00
Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner in Groupie £2.50
Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner in Pyrotechnics £2.50
Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner in Mosh Pit £2.50
Postage for all eye liners is £0.50 per item within the UK.

Cheeks/Face:
Left to Right:
Diorshow Powder in 003 £2.00 Pending
No7 High Lights Illuminating Powder £3.50
BourjoisLibre Comme l'Air Illuminationg Powder £2.50
Postage for all cheek/face products is £1.00 for each item within the UK.

Eye Palettes:
Left to right:
Pop Beauty Eye Cake in Teal Eyes £9.00
Red Earth Eye Trio in PU033 £2.50
Claires Bright Platte £2.00
Postage for all eye palettes is £0.75 per item within the UK.

Any questions at all, please email me at scotlass99@yahoo.co.uk