NEW Benefit Makeup! Dew The Hoola, Shy Beam, & Dandelion Dew

 
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Products mentioned in today’s video:
– Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional: Matte Rescue Invisible Finish Mattifying Gel
– Amazing Cosmetics Velvet Mineral® Liquid Custom Finish Foundation SPF 15
– Pixi Rose Oil Blend
– Dew the hoola soft-matte liquid bronzer for face
– Dandelion dew
– Shy Beam
– Hoola bronzing & contouring brush

Ruth’s Annual Candle Video…Merry Christmas!

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Merry Christmas everyone! If you’re reading this on Christmas Eve then you’ll be feeling very festive no doubt – Christmas Eve is actually my most favourite part of the whole deal. It’s just so filled with memories of the excitement that I felt when I was little; there’s something totally magical about the night before. Being made to go to bed so that “Father Christmas” could come down the chimney, leaving out the mince pie and carrot…

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Here’s my Annual Candle Video – please do watch it if only to laugh at Mr AMR lighting the candle wicks. He refused to waste a new match on each candle and so the flame kept getting nearer and nearer to his fingers! I actually filmed over a dozen of the candles being lit but these were the only ones I could include – I was envisioning a million health and safety complaints landing in my Youtube comments section. I will possibly do a more in-detail candle post early next week with my favourite picks – though they were all pretty lovely, to be quite honest! I have listed them all, with a few “tasting notes” underneath the video pane. Maybe some of them will go into the sales – I shall keep my hawk eyes open and keep you updated.

But it’s goodbye for now; I’m taking the next few days off! I will be back next week with a renewed sense of purpose and lots of exciting posts.

Have a wonderful Christmas, everyone. Eat, drink and be merry.

Ruth xx

Candles Shown:

Space NK Shimmering Spice Small Candle: http://goo.gl/qNjGuH – this is small but perfectly formed and smells amazing. Really good value at £15 but with a true luxury scent.

The London Oil Company, Christmas Spice: http://www.thelondonoilcompany.co.uk/… – costs from £7! Really unusual and quirky little number from a tiny London business.

Diptyque Resine: http://goo.gl/LeJp2z – oh, just delightful, as always.

Elemis Spa Light Candle: http://tidd.ly/faf9b276 – I love the way the jar glows and the Elemis name lights up! Smells very relaxing too.

Large Red Jo Malone Candle – Frosted Cherry and Clove: http://www.jomalone.com/product/3555/… – erm, seriously luxury this one. V expensive. Not usually into clove but this works well with the cherry.

Green Foil Candle is Cire Trudon Gabriel – AMAZING! Possibly my favourite, apart from the one below from This Works. http://goo.gl/vS9CKM

Swirly green-jarred candle is Malachite by Fornasetti: http://tidd.ly/347a8472 – total indulgence and the jars are like little pieces of art!

Deep Sleep Heavenly Candle by This Works: http://goo.gl/DK9saM – just amazing, this one and truly does help you to relax!

Ormonde Jayne Etoile Scented Candle: http://www.ormondejayne.com/tolu-scen… – properly thought-about scent. Unique and rich and indulgent.

Emma Bridgewater Candle: http://tidd.ly/c421dd03

Hush Pomegranate & Peppercorn: http://tidd.ly/dfe42801 – so chic! If you like Pomegranate Noir and want a slightly more affordable version, then this is quite similar…

l’Occitane Arlesienne: http://goo.gl/Ud1YsD – light and florally and sweet.

Tori Burch (on top of orange box): http://www.toryburch.co.uk/fragrance-…

NEOM Perfect Peace Candle: http://tidd.ly/5866bd44 – gorgeous, but sold out pretty much everywhere, sorry…

Shiffa Prosperity Candle: http://goo.gl/cz1qp6 – LOVE this! Shiffa is a mega-expensive brand so thought this would be incredibly dear, but is £35. Not tooooo bad.

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Back to Beauty School!

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There’s something about heading back to school that makes us nostalgic for the days of being on campus. Is there anything better than starting a fresh planner or notebook with crisp, clean pages? (We’re looking at you, Trapper Keeper™.) Or having a legitimate reason to stock up on Beyonce’s back to school bundle? And get our post-summer makeup game back to a #flawless fall status for the first day of class? THE BEST. What’s not the best, though? Those 8 a.m. Friday morning classes (oof). Here are 3 easy-to-use (beauty) school supplies for when you accidentally on purpose over-snooze.

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1. Art Class — A Pop of Color

Simultaneously running in between classes, checking Twitter and finishing a term paper require expert-level multitasking. Luckily with lollitint, you can have a pop of color on your cheeks and a perfect pout in no time. Our lip & cheek stain is perfect for dabbing and dashing out the door.

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2. All Nighter — Conceal The Deal

Now, we know that school isn’t simply about homework and studying for finals. Social events, big games, weekend parties, weeknight parties. So. Many. Parties. What better way to disguise a rowdy night out than with our hydrating concealer, fakeup. Tuck it into your bag & glide it on to hide any signs of a late night. It’s as easy as sharpening a #2 pencil.

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3. Flirting 101 — A+ Lashes

Come on, ladies. Who hasn’t had fun killing lecture boredom by catching the eye of a new crush? You’ll need some beyond belief lashes to wink your way into a coffee date. Apply a few coats of they’re real! mascara, and you’ll be guaranteed to get an A+ in Flirtconomics.

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Cheers to you, gorgeous students. May your midterms be easy, your collegiate fashion not include wearing pajama pants in public, and your eyeliner be as straight as your As.

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