What's on my bedside table

I saw many of these posts floating around a few months back and now that I'm back blogging I thought today I would share my version. Here's what I keep on the table next to my bed.

 

It's rather over crowded but I like my little set up. First up we have two gorgeous Yankee Candles, both gifted to me by my lovely boyfriend. The medium sized one is Strawberry Buttercream that he bought me for my birthday, this is really sweet so definitely not for those of you out there that don't like sweet scents, it can get rather sickly after a while. In all honesty it smells like all the other cakey scents they do but with a hint of strawberry, I absolutely love it. The small jar, Black Cherry is one he decided to pick up as a little gift when he got paid this month. It literally smells like cherries and it’s gorgeous. The two of them burning at once smells devine, really fruity and sweet, absolutely perfect for a nice relaxing night.

 

Behind these I have my red Guess glasses, I have two pairs of these, red leopard print ones for when I'm in the house and a nice cream neutral leopard print for when I'm out and about, that I keep in my handbag. Then there's a load of beauty products. On the left hand side I have all my perfumes and other smelly's. I have my Dove roll on deodorant, Chanel Coco Mademoiselle perfume, Elle by YSL perfume, Lady Gaga's perfume, along with a few other bottles, and a ton of testers from beauty boxes, gifts with purchases etc. I've also got a mini L'occitane shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion and soap that I took from a hotel I stayed in (probably shouldn't admit that online but never mind) Then there’s just a few body sprays from Soap and Glory and Lynx. And a room spray from Avon.

 

 

On the right hand side I have all of my skincare products, minus my cleansers and exfoliators that live in the bathroom. My everyday skincare items in here are, my Garnier miscellar water, Nivea eye makeup remover, Liz Earle toner, Clarins HydroQuench moisturiser, La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo +, YSL eye cream and a Clearasil spot cream. I also have a load of others I use from time to time including products from L'occitane, Simple, Nivea, Coola, Monu Spa, L'Oreal and loads more. I really do not know why I have so much. Lastly there is my full size Soap and Glory Hand Food and Heel Genius, and my boyfriend’s No7 moisturiser that I practically forced him to buy and he only ever uses once in a blue moon. Oh and that piece of card you can see with a baby’s head on it. Is my gorgeous invite to my goddaughter's christening, which asks me to be godmother, I intend on keeping it forever.

 

 

So that's what my bedside table looks like; organised chaos. Like the majority of things in my life. Thanks for reading, and if you haven't already done this, I tag you all :)

Much Love

Gemma xo.

The Autumn Tag!

  Hi Everyone!! It's been a while!! Unfortunately I'm not here to stay, because I'm still without a laptop! I just thought while this Tag is going round, I'd grab my Dad's iMac for 5 minutes and get something typed up for you all! I've missed blogging sooooo much over these past few months, and I really can't wait to get back to it! I promise I'll try my best to do in the very near future. But for now here's the Autumn Tag to give you something new to read EVENTUALLY and to help settle my craving to blog! I do literally crave it, it's insane!!

For Autumn, what is your...

1.  Favourite thing about it? I love so many things about Autumn, the dark nights mean more cuddling up watching films with my boyfriend, getting all cosy and warm in my onesies, big coats and jumpers! And of course Halloween, one of my all time favourite holidays!!

2.  Favourite drink? In Autumn, just like at Christmas I love the Gingerbread Lattes from Costa :)

3.  Favourite scent/candle? Anything that smells like Cinnamon! 

4.  Best lipstick? Like everyone I like to dig out all my deep dark berry colours at this time of year, my Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in 107 made its first outing in months on Saturday! And I'm sure it won't be its last. I really want MAC Rebel this Autumn aswell.

5.  Go to moisturiser? I don't change my moisturiser when the seasons change. I probably should but I don't!

6.  Go to colours for the eyes? They don't usually change as I'm not that adventerous when it comes to eyeshadows, I have been using bronze and golds a lot recently though. I really want to try out some berry colours aswell, I found this on the beautiful Kayleighs blog from last year and would love to try it out! If I ever get the courage to buy the colours!

7.  Favourite music or band/singer to listen to? This stays the same as well, I listen to all types of music all year round! LOVE Christmas songs as soon as December comes round though! 

 

8.  Favourite outfit to wear (i.e. boots & a scarf combo)? Skinny jeans, boots and a big thick jumper :)

9.  Autumn treat? I usually buy a new coat and pair of boots every year! I'll do the same this year and hopefully buy the MAC items I have mentioned above aswell!

10.  Favourite place to be? Cuddled up in bed or on the settee watch TV and Films with my boyfriend!

There we go then, My first blog post in months. Sorry it was very short and sweet but i hope you enjoyed it non the less! I tag you all to do this, and be sure to tell me if you do! Hopefully I'll be here again soon. Thank You all for your continued support when I haven't been here, every single comment, follow and view means the world to me! 

Much Love Gemma xo.

Tag: Would You Rather? Beauty Edition

Hi Beauties, if you follow me on Twitter you will probably know I have been trying and failing to get back into blogging recently, but for some reason I just can not seem to string sentences together. So instead of stressing myself out even more I thought I would take a break and do this tag that's been doing the rounds on several Beauty blogs recently. So you eventually have something to read from me.

Would you rather lose all of your mascaras, eyeliners, lipsticks, and lipglosses or lose all of your palettes and eyeshadows?

I don't have too many eyeshadows and only have the one palette so I would have to say those. I'm not too adventurous with eyeshadow, its either a full on dark smokey eye or barely anything at all for me. So losing them wouldn't be too horrendous! I'd hate to lose the others though! Except from the lipgloss I very rarely wear it!

Would you rather chop off all your hair or never be able to cut it again?

Chop it all off, it'll grow back eventually! And I could try out short hair styles that I am too scared to have now. Never cutting it again would result in horrible scraggly hair! Not nice.

Would you rather have a coral cheek or a pink cheek?

Pink, coral scares me for some reason. I feel like I'd look orange!

If you had £1000 to spend, Would you rather buy clothes or makeup?

I'd love to say £500 on each, but I'd have to go with clothes shoes and accessories because I don't have that much, my make up collection however is rather large! 

Would you rather apply lipstick as eyeliner, or eyeliner as lipstick?

Eww, neither. I really don't know. There are no eyeliners I'd wear on my lips! And lipsticks would be awful on the eyes! However a black lipstick would work, so Lipstick as Eyeliner as long as its black.

Would you rather only shop at MAC or Sephora?

Here in the UK we don't have Sephora so I'd have to say MAC.

Would you rather only use one eyeshadow color or one lip color for the rest of your life?

Eyeshadow, like I said I'm not too adventurous with eyeshadow but I'm obsessed with lipstick and always like to change the colour I wear, so I couldn't deal with only having one!

Would you rather wear winter clothes in summer or summer clothes in winter?

Once again, I haven't got a clue. Erm winter clothes in summer. I hate being cold. And I suppose I could cut up clothes in summer to make them more bearable!

Would you rather dark nails or bright nails all year round?

Why are all these questions so tricky?! I'd probably say dark because they would go with more outfits! Although I would hate to give up all my bright polishes! I just don't know!!

Would you rather give up your favorite lip product or your favorite eye product?

Eye product. I have spent far more money on high end lip products so I'd hate to waste the money by giving them up!

Would you rather only be able to wear your hair in a pony tail or a messy bun?

Ponytail you can do different things with a ponytail, whereas a messy bun can only be a messy bun!

Would your rather never being able to paint your nails again or never use lipgloss?

Never use lipgloss, I hardly ever wear it right now so it probably wouldn't make a difference to me.

Would you rather shave your eyebrows and have none at all? or sharpie them in everyday?

Sharpie them in. Eyebrows make your face, I'd look horrific without any so I'd somehow try and get a sharpie to work!

Would you rather live without makeup or nail polish?
Nail polish, I know I love the stuff but I don't leave the house without make up very often plus I can't wear nail polish at work so I'd have to get rid of that and stick with make up.

If you haven't done this tag already you should. Although the questions are really difficult it is fun to try to answer them. Make sure to let me know where I can read yours if you do it :)

I'll hopefully be back to normal blogging sometime soon, hoping my laptop will be sorted ASAP. Please bare with me though and thank you for being so patient.

Much Love Gemma xo.

Tag: Confessions of a Blogger

Hi Beauties :) I've been planning on a haul post since last week, but seeing as my stuff still hasn't turned up and my blog has become very bare recently I thought I'd give you my take on the tag that has been doing the rounds recently! Confessions of a Blogger.

When did you start your blog?
In October, I am a total newbie.

Have you had any past online presence before (Other blog, YouTube)?
Nothing at all, only social networks.

Why did you start a blog?
I've been watching YouTube videos and reading blogs for years! And thought why not try out blogging! I'm extremely pleased that I did!

When did you become serious about starting a blog?
In all honestly only in the past few months. I've made a twitter just for my blog and have started talking to a lot more bloggers.

What was your first post?
A ridiculous and cringey 'About Me' I think.

What has been your biggest challenge about blogging?
Keeping up with products, I know it doesn't matter that I don't have the most expensive and new products to review but I feel my blog would be much more interesting if I had a bit more money. I seem to be reviewing things everyone has been using for years recently!

Where do you see your blog in one year?
I just hope it's still going and people are enjoying reading it.

What is the most rewarding thing to you about blogging?
I'm starting to interact with people that have similar interests as me, non of my friends enjoy Beauty etc as much as I do, so talking to them about it probably just bores them, unlike all you that read my blog.

What is the most discouraging thing that happens to you?
I can't say I've come across too many discouraging things or negativity as I haven't been doing this for long.

What's your lasting inspiration or motivation?
I am inspired and motivated by all of people whose blogs I read, Everyone has done so well and if I do half as well as some of them I'll be happy.

Let me know if you do this tag.

Much Love Gemma xo.

Tag: I Heart Drugstore MakeUp

Hiya Everyone, Sorry for my absence recently. I've been quite the busy bee over this past week or so. Today I thought I would do something nice and quick! The 'I Heart Drugstore MakeUp Tag' has been quite popular over the last few months, I'm sure your all familiar with it and have read countless different ones. But I thought I'd give it a go anyway.

some of my drugstore collection

1. What is your favorite drugstore makeup brand?

It has to be Rimmel. I've always owned a lot of Rimmel products and recently they have been bring out some absolute gems!

2. What are your favorite face, cheek and lip products?

Face has got to be Rimmel Stay Matte Powder. For cheeks I love MUA blushers and for lips the ever so famous Kate Moss Matte Lipsick for Rimmel in colour 107.

my favourites

3. Least favorite product?

I really don't get on with the Bourjois bronzer (the chocolate looking one!) I really wish I did and I'm trying all sorts but I just can't get it to work the way I want it to!

4. What is the best makeup bargain?

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer, really cheap and works brilliantly.

5. What is your favorite underdog product? (Something you love that often gets overlooked?)

I've never heard the MUA blushers being mentioned, but right now I'm loving them, I use 'shade 2' every day.

6. A drugstore product that is overpriced?
Like everyone else from the UK has said, Mascaras! They seem to be getting dearer all the time.


7. Show your best drugstore dupe(s)!!

I haven't actually come across any.

8. Drugstore product that isn't worth the hype?
Probably the Bourjois bronzer I mentioned before.

another look at some of my collection

Thank you for reading, hope your all having a brilliant week.

Much Love Gemma xo.

Tag: 50 Random Things About Me!

I've seen this tag all over so I thought I would jump on the bandwagon. I hope you enjoy reading it and find out a few new things about me.

Thank you Chloe for giving me the idea of putting a collage of photos on this post!

My birthday is April 17th.
I’m really girly, I love anything pink and sparkly.
My favourite animal is an elephant.
I used to hate strawberries but I am slowly developing a liking for them.
I went on a plane for the very first time on 14^th June 2012, I was terrified but I now love flying.
I get along with guys a lot more than I do girls.
I support Liverpool FC.
My favourite drink is Jack Daniels and Coke.
I used to go clubbing 2 or 3 times every week now I go out once a month if that, I got bored of it and settled down with my boy so going out drinking doesn’t appeal to me like it used to.
My favourite food is Lasagne.
And my favourite dessert is Sticky Toffee Pudding or Eton Mess.
My family come above anything or anyone in my life.
I’ve been through more heartache than a lot of people my age.
I have really bad anxiety.
I take the most care with my eyebrows, and they are the first thing I notice on other people.
I used to be anorexic, now I eat all the time.
I worry about money far too much.
I’m terrified of death.
Music used to be the biggest thing in my life, now I rarely listen to it.
I don’t know my limit when it comes to alcohol so I end up getting extremely drunk when I go for a night out.
I have a massive girl crush on Megan Fox.
I used to smoke but now I can’t stand it. I really want my boyfriend to stop.
I’m obsessed with cats.
I’m trying to teach myself to do the splits.
I really want to have children and settle down, sooner rather than later.
I love coffee but can’t stand tea.
I really want a horse.
I can’t stand water it petrifies me.
I wish I had unlimited money because I have really bad spending habits.
Christmas is my favourite time of year.
My boyfriend is the best thing to ever happen to me. He’s calmed me down a lot and has changed my life.
My best friend is having a baby girl in May and I’m probably just as excited for her arrival as my friend is.
When I buy skinny jeans they have to be super tight, I can’t stand it when they stretch.
Facebook does my head in with all the childish stupid people on it, but I can’t get rid of it! Because I’d miss it.
I love candles.
I’m really lazy, I love to sleep.
I am really forgetful.
Pole dancing is the one form of exercise I have really stuck to.  Everything else lasts for only a few months, where as I’ve been at pole for nearly 2 years now.
I love chip shop gravy so much that when we get a delivery I order an extra tub of large gravy to drink.
I have one sibling, a younger brother who will be 19 in July.
I really want to travel around America and Italy.
I still haven’t had one single driving lesson and I’m nearly 22.
I only have one tattoo but I really want more, It’s true when people say they are addictive.
I am terrified of needles but would happily sit there and be tattooed all day long.
I have a weird love for cute stationary.
I spend more money on makeup than anything else.
I love shoes.
I adore Russell Kane.
I have so many celebrity crushes I couldn’t possibly name them all.
And finally, I can’t stand spicy foods.

Saturday Questions! 29th December 2012

I've only just realised I was tagged by SparrowMint quite a while back to do this tag so I thought I would do it now, because it looks quite fun. I'm going to try and do this Tag every Saturday 

1. Mood:
I'm currently really looking forward to the new year

2. In what order do you apply your make-up?

Foundation, Concealer, Powder, Bronzer, Blusher, Eyebrows, Eyeshadow, Eyeliner, Mascara, Lipstick or whatever other lip product I decide to wear.

3. What is one thing that made you smile today?
Waking up next to my boyfriend and realising I could stay there instead of getting up to go to work!

4. Current nail polish?

I'm not wearing anything right now I was at work yesterday and haven't got round to painting them.

5. Have you ever had a kiss under the mistletoe?

No :(

6. Current outfit

My pink onesie with white polka dots, and a cupcake on the left hand side.

7. Moment of truth: do you usually drive above the speed limit? 

Shamefully I don't drive, I'm 21 for god sakes, I should have been driving for years :(

8. If you could spend the holidays anywhere in the whole world, where would it be?

Ermm I couldn't imagine being somewhere hot, but if I could take my family and everyone special with me I would love to go to New York or somewhere really snowy :)

9. Do you know any sign language?

I can sign a few things for example I can introduce myself and ask how someone is. And I also know the alphabet in sign, There was a deaf girl in my Beauty Class for a few months so we started to learn to sign so we could communicate, unfortunetly when she left we didn't carry on learning. Im hoping to learn properly sometime soon. The language really does fascinate me!

10. Weekly Goals:

Find an outfit for New Years Eve and spend some more quality time with my family.

If you do this Tag be sure to send me a link I would love to read them.

Much Love Gemma xo.

Tag: The Winterliscious Tag

Suprise suprise Im back with another Tag, because once again I havnt posted anything for ages. This time The Winterliscious Tag, Louise from SprinkleOfGlitter has recently done a video of this and I decided to copy her in blog form. Its rather similar to my last Tag but I hope you enjoy it non the less.

Favorite Winter Nail Polish?

Ive been wearing, Nails Inc St. James alot recently.

Favorite Winter lip product?
Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in shade 107

Most worn Winter clothing piece?

My Cameo Rose Skull Jumper.

Most worn Winter accessory?

Its not exactly an accessory but I have been wearing my pink fluffy slippers every single days since I got them. I havnt actually wore scarves or anything recently!

Favorite winter scent/candle?

I love the smell of Cinnamon or anything spicey around this time of year.

Favorite Winter beverage?

Costas Gingerbread Latte. I'll be devastated when they stop selling it.

All time favorite Christmas/Holiday movie?

I don’t have one.

Favorite Christmas/Holiday song?

Either I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday or Do They Know Its Christmas.

Favorite Holiday food/treat?

Mince Pies! I adore them.

What is your favorite Christmas Decoration this year?

I just bought a new star decoration a few days ago I love that and of course the reindeer decorations that I've loved for years (pictures of both are on my Instagram, go follow me gemmaferris91)

What's at the top of your Christmas list?

A camera.

What are your plans for the holidays this year?

I actually don’t know exactly what I’ll be doing, the morning will be the usual opening presents with family, followed by Christmas dinner with my dad and brother. Night time will also be spent with my family having a buffet at my house as usual. And at some point I'm hoping to see my boyfriend. 

Tag: Christmas :)

Another Tag for you all, thanks to the lovely Chloe from Chloes Way.

found this cute picture on google.

Whats your favourite thing about Christmas?

I love spending so much time with my family over Christmas, although its not the same now without my mam these days :( I love pretty much everything about Christmas really, the songs, the lights, the cute decorations, the wonderful smelling candles that come out at this time of year, the Christmas drinks in Costa etc. And I would be lying if I didn't say I love all the presents too.

Whats you favourite makeup look for the season?

Glitter! I just love glitter at Christmas, glitter eyes and nails :D

Real tree or fake tree?

I've honestly never had a real tree but I love the look of them! When I get my own place I think I'll have to try one because they are beautiful and apparently make your house smell lovely too?! For now I have a black artificial tree in my bedroom and a fibre optic downstairs!

the tree in my room last year

Giving presents or receiving presents?

Of course I love receiving presents but I also enjoy going out buying things for people as well. I love Christmas shopping :) So probably both as much as the others.

Do you open your presents Christmas morning or evening?

Morning. We have had a tradition in my house for as long as I can remember. Me and my brother would go downstairs and open all the presents from under the tree off our parents friends and anyone else that would leave them there, Then through out the day family would visit and bring their presents to us :)

Handmade Christmas cards or bought?

Handmade are lovely but I don't have the time to make them, I just buy them when i get the chance. Think one day I will challenge myself and make them all by hand.

Whats your favourite Christmas Movie?

Honestly? I haven't really seen that many so I don't know.

christmas jumper my boyfriend bought me yesterday! isn't it adorable?!

Christmas is my favourite time of year so I really enjoyed doing this Tag. I'd love to see others so please let me know if you do it :)

Much Love Gemma xo.

Tag: Beauty Blogger!

Once again, I got bored and searched the net for a tag. And this is what I came across!

From Boho Vanity

1. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?

Its kind of straight but also wavy at the same time :/ sometimes I can leave it as it is, sometimes it needs a bit of help from my straighteners.

2. What is your natural hair color?

Some kind of light mousey brown, I honestly cant remember, I've been dying my hair for that long.

3. Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?

I dye it myself, although I want my natural hair color back (whatever that might be!) so I've completely stopped with the hair dye.

4. How often do you wash your hair?

Every other day.

5. Do you wear the same style every day or change it?

I like to change it up as often as I can. I wear my hair up a lot for work though.

6. Do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a salon?

I cant wear nail varnish/fake nails on a daily basis because I work with food, so if I decide I want to do anything with my nails I will paint them myself for the weekend.

7. How often to you change your nail polish?

I don't often wear it, so whenever I want.

8. Do you polish your toes in the winter, too or just in the summer?

I always have painted toe nails, it makes up for the lack of polish on my fingernails!

9. How long does it take to put on your makeup?

It depends where I'm going, between 10 - 30 minutes.

10. What do you do first? Face or eyes?

Always my face.

11. Do you "collect" makeup or just buy what you need when you need it?

'Collect' I'm obsessed.

12. How often do you wear false eyelashes?

Not very often at all.

13. Do you do a full face of makeup every day?

Not every single day, again it depends where I'm going/what I'm doing.

14. Do you wear makeup when you are home alone (or with family)?

No.

15. Will you leave the house without makeup?

No not at the moment, I'm going through a 'not stepping over the doorstep without my face on' phase.

16. How many high end products do you have?

A fair few.

17. How often do you wash your makeup brushes?

I'm very lazy when it comes to brush cleaning :/ I know I should do it more often but I just don't get round to it as often as I should do, probably a few times a month.

18. Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you are getting dressed?

I throw on whatever. Unless I have somewhere special to go, then I will plan.

19. How often do you change your handbag?

I haven't had a new handbag for about 18 months, I need a new one asap!

20. What time do you get up & go to sleep?

I stay up til 12/1 o clock every night. I get up at 8.45 if I have work and on days off anything between 11am and 2pm :/ I like my sleep A LOT.

21. How often & when do you workout?

I go to a pole dancing class once a week ( its nothing sleazy, totally fitness related, no stilettos or intimate body parts in sight! just lots of fun, laughter, strength and fitness building and bruising!) Apart from that I don't do that much, I try to stretch as often as I can because I'm teaching myself to do the splits and sometimes I will do a few exercises at home but nothing too challenging!

22. Left-handed or Right-handed?

Right.

23. How tall are you?

I really do not know, a wild guess would be 5foot8

24. Do you speak a foreign language?

I can speak a tiny bit of French

25. How many pets do you have?

I have about 15 tropical fish, that's it.

26. How often are you on Blogger?

Everyday. I don't blog a lot (I've explained why here!) but I do read blogs on a daily basis.

27. Do you read the comments posted blogs?

I've had one blog comment so far :( No one really knows about my blog, as its not really that out there or very interesting, hopefully it will grow with time though. 

28. Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?

I have a very long list of products I want to try thanks to reading blogs.

29. How did you come up with your blog name?

Its just my name :/ maybe I'll change one day who knows.

30. What kind of camera do you use for photographs?

If you've read the post I mentioned before you will know. I don't actually have a camera until Christmas  And I don't have a clue what the camera is that I'm getting. Hopefully it will be good enough to make this blog a lot more exciting and loved!

31. How often do you clean your house? (Daily, weekly, other)

Surprisingly I'm not a big cleaner. Although I do have OCD, I live with my dad so he cleans the house (I of course help as much as I can) and as for my room its very neglected :( When I have my own place, I know for a fact I'll keep it spotless. I cant stand dirty kitchens living rooms etc.

32. What is your favorite color?

Pink and Purple

33. What is your favorite beauty/fashion magazine?

The only magazine I religiously buy is Cosmopolitan. I buy other magazines when the cover/free gift attracts me to it.

34. Do you swear?

All the time :/ I have a foul mouth!

35. What are you doing with the rest of your day?

Its 11.50 at night so I'm off to watch TV in bed with my boyfriend once this is posted. Tomorrow will be a chilled out cuddly Sunday :) I cant wait!

As always I tag everyone to do this. And if you do please let me know so I can have a nosey. I love learning things about people through tags they have done :)

Much Love Gemma xo. 

Tag: 40 Beauty Questions

So out of pure boredom and lack of blog posts I went on a hunt to find a new tag to do. I stumbled across this quite lengthy tag from the wonderful Elle Fowler. Although she posted this a few years back I thought I would give it a go myself today, so here goes :)

SKINCARE -

How many times do you wash your face daily?

Twice once in the morning and again at night to take all my make up off.

What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)

Combination

What is your current facial wash?

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish.

Do you exfoliate?

Not at the moment no.

What brand do you use?

I'm looking into buying the Liz Earle Gentle Face Exfoliator.

What moisturiser do you use?

At the minute I'm using Simple Spotless Skin Anti-Blemish moisturiser, to get my skin back to normal after break outs from testing a lot of foundations and primers recently. Once I'm satisfied I'm going to try and get 2 decent moisturisers, one for morning and one for night time.

Do you have freckles?

Yes. I used to have a lot more when I was younger though.

Do you use eye cream?

No. I know how important they are though, so I'm looking for a good one (suggestions welcome!).

Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

I get quite a few spots now and again, and as a teenager I broke out a lot, but I wouldn't class it as acne.

Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?

No.

MAKE-UP

What foundation do you use?

Currently Revlon Photoready, I change foundation A LOT trying to find the perfect one.

How about concealer?

Collection Lasting Perfection

Do you know your undertone color?

I think I have pink undertones.

What do you think of fake eyelashes?

I love them, although I don’t wear them very often

Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?

Yes all make up has a shelf life. 

What brand of mascara do you use?

Currently I am using Rimmel ScandalEyes Extreme, I really want to try out Benefits They’re Real and also Clinque Bottom Lash

Sephora or MAC?

As I live in England I've got to say MAC because I've never been to Sephora :(

Do you have a MAC Pro-card?

Unfortunately not!

What makeup tools do you use in make up application?

Brushes.

Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?

I used my friends Urban Decay Primer Potion once and I loved it. Think I’ll have to buy one for myself.

For the face?

I tried out the MUA one after reading so many good reviews on it but it broke me out! And I used the new Nivea Express Hydration Primer a few days back and that seemed ok, (going to try it out a bit more, before I say anything else about it) Other than that I haven't used any others.

What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?

I literally have no idea.

Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?

I use a pencil everyday on the waterline. And when I put eyeliner on my lid I use a Gel liner, very rarely use liquid anymore.

How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?

Very rarely.

What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?

Amazing colours, but very messy application. I use pressed shadows all the time.

Do you use mineral makeup?

I've never used a mineral make up.

What is your favorite lipstick?

Right now I'm loving the Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick by Kate Moss in shade 107

How about lipgloss?

I don’t tend to wear lipgloss very much.

What is your favorite blush to use?

I don’t actually have a favourite blush.

Do you buy your makeup on ebay?

I bought a 72 eyeshadow palette a few years backs but other than that Ive never bought any makeup off ebay.

Do you like drugstore makeup?

Yes I use a lot of drugstore makeup, because I don't have a lot of money. I do love and have quite a lot of high end makeup though and I try and buy it whenever I can.

Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)

No I don't know where any are?!

Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?

I did Makeup as part of my Beauty Therapy course, but I would love to learn more

Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?

Not really no, I tend to try and take my time and put effort into my make up. Unless I have work then I take about 10 minutes to apply my make up.

Name a makeup crime that you hate?

Orange Face, White Neck, need I say more?!

Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?

I love colours put usually stick to neutral eyeshadow or a dark smoky eye. And with lipstick it depends on what shade I fancy wearing and weather it will go with my clothes.

Which celebrity always has great make up?

I love Kim Kardashians make up, shes beautiful

If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item, what would you use?

I literally have no idea!

Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?

I go through phases, sometimes I hardly ever wear makeup and can always leave the house without it. Right now I'm at the phase where I wont leave the house without my makeup on. I go through these phases constantly, my boyfriend finds it baffling! 

Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?

I suppose I look ok but I look MUCH better with a bit of makeup.

In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?

I love soooo many I cant choose.

What do you think of Makeup??

I love it! I would say its a hobby of mine, and a very good hobby at that. Its just so fun and easy and you can create some amazing things with it. 

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Much Love Gemma xo.