My Blog Has Moved ♥

Hi all.

I just thought that i would let you know that i am re-starting my blog over at http://charleymoo.blogspot.co.uk/ i hope to see you there! :)

Charlotte. xx

July 2011 Favourites ♥

Hello ladies! I'm here to share with you my favourite products of July.

No7 Moisture Drench Lipstick in 05 Divine - This is one of those my lips but better colours, it has no shimmer to it but it gives a nice satin finish and doesn't dry out my lips.

Korres Lip Butter in Guava - I bought this after hearing Gemsmaquillage rave about it. Its great to use over any lipstick to give it a softer milky look and also great alone for moisturising your lips.

Bourjois Bio Detox Foundation in Light Vanilla - I originally didn't like this foundation when i first bought it and its been sat at the back of my makeup drawer for quite a while. I recently tried it again and found that it applies much better when you use your fingers and then i just blend it out a bit more with my e.l.f flat top powder brush and it gives a really nice matte finish. The only thing i don't like about it is that if you have any dry areas it tends to make them stand out more.

Loreal Studio Secrets Anti-Shine Mattifying Primer - When you first start applying this to your face it feels quite greasy but once its all blended in it makes your skin feel really soft and your foundation just glides on.

MAC Blush in Springsheen - Still my go to blusher, this has been in a lot of my favourites posts.

E.l.f Blush in Gotta Glow - I love this as a highlight or to give a bit of shimmer over a blusher.

Loreal Volume Million Lashes - Again i originally didn't like this when i first bought it, the formula seemed very wet but since its been sat in my makeup drawer for a while it seems to have thickened up a little bit and its now the mascara that i reach for every day.

Thanks for reading, commenting & following! :)
Charlotte. xx

Marie Claire Freebies ♥

Good evening ladies! :)

I just wanted to show you what i found whilst browsing the magazines in Superdrug today. I don't normally read magazines but i like to have a browse occasionally to see if any of them are giving away any decent freebies and i hit the jackpot!

I got my hands on another one of the Ciate Paint Pots. I received one with my GlossyBox last month and i like it but its bright orange and that's not exactly one of my favourite colours and i wasn't really sure how much use i was actually going to get out of it but this one i absolutely love!Its called Wait Until Dark and its a gorgeous dark purple colour and it looks like it has a bit of a gold shimmer to it and not only do i love the colour and can't wait to paint my nails with it but i think the name is so cute too, its certainly fitting for the colour. The magazine also has a 25% off code for Ciate all you need to do is register at ciate.co.uk and enter the code at checkout, the code is valid until the 30th September: CIATE25MC

I also got myself a mini sample tube of Dove Intensive Repair Express Treatment Conditioner which is a "next generation conditioner with treatment inside" and claims to instantly nourish, strengthen and protect hair from split ends.

Have you picked up any good magazine freebies this month?

Thanks for reading, commenting and following!
Charlotte. xx

GlossyBox July ♥

I felt like i waited for ages for this, i signed up in May but couldn't get a box until July so i was so excited when it finally arrived! :)

Ciate Nail Enamel (Speed Dial 023)
From the ergonomically designed bottle, the deliberately long cap for ease of use and the 250 bristle flat brush for long lasting, full coverage: Ciate takes exceptional care to make applying their beautiful enamel colours a pleasure. Formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate and toluene free.

Illamasqua Pure Pigment (Involve)
Pure Pigment gives a high-shine metallic finish of pure colour to eyes and cheeks. Mix with Illamasqua sealing gel to create a water-resistant shimmering eye liner. Making professional make-up available to all for the first time, Illamasqua is taking the world by storm with their fearless dedication to self-expression.

LP Skin Lip Rescue Gel
A new skincare range from Dr. Linda Papadopoulos, LP Skin is founded on the science of Psycho dermatology. This vitamin-rich lip treatment includes a natural calming complex to soothe your nerves, whilst Hyaluronic Fill Spheres plump your lips and Volulip improves their shape and contour.

Ultra Sun Face 30
Ultrasun's special Liposome Formula protects skin from UV induced ageing. Apply this once a day for water-resistant sun protection that moisturizes, too. Perfect for face, neck, decollete, and hands, formulated without emulsifiers, fragrance or oil to reduce prickly heat.

Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil
Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil contains only pure plant oils. Rich in essential fatty acids and anti-oxidising vitamins, slather on this oil for more elastic, hydrated, smooth and supple skin. Suitable for vegans.

I think that GlossyBox is a great idea to try out things that you wouldn't normally buy and i love the excitement of not knowing what you'll get every month, it's a bit like Christmas!

The only problem i have now is that i recently have received a new bank card as it was time for my old one to run out and i now have the problem of trying to change my payment details on the GlossyBox website. Apparently you have to unsubscribe and sign up again which means i will miss next months box and will have to wait till September for the next one which i really don't want to do. The site says that they are working on it but if they will get it sorted before payment is taken for the August box i have no idea and i don't want to miss out on the September one as well if i leave it too late. Its a bit of a dilemma. :(

What did you receive in your GlossyBox this month?

Thanks for reading, commenting and following!
Charlotte. xx

Well didn't that get off to a wonderful start..

Hello,

As the title says.. Well didn't that get off to a wonderful start.. No? I didn't think so either.

I made a post back in May to say that i was back and that i was going to start doing blog posts again but i just never really found my blogging mojo, its gone missing!

I'm really trying to find it again and so i have re-done my whole blog, had a good play around with the background, made a whole new header and changed all the colours in an attempt to get involved with my blog again. I really am quite liking it, all we need now are some new blog posts from me, right?

Okay, so i do have some posts planned. I've just made an order from ELF so I'm hoping to do a haul post when that arrives, and i was thinking about doing a product of the week kind of post every week where i pick one of my favourite products that I've been enjoying during the week and then doing a review about it at the end of the week and i also want to do a post on my makeup storage. Soo, i think i have quite a few posts planned and I'm still thinking of more that i can do so if you have any ideas or suggestions please leave a comment and thank you all so much for putting up with me and my erratic blogging! :)

Thanks for reading commenting and following.
Charlotte. xx <3

Im Back! ♥

Well hello!

To say iv been neglecting this blog is an understatement, i haven't posted anything on here since June last year!

So what have i been up to.. Well i got a job that lasted for 7 months and then i lost it because they didn't have enough money to be able to pay me so here i am again back to square one sat here with nothing to do all day so i thought why not start posting on my blog again.

Admittedly i don't think I'm as much of a makeup freak as i was but i still love my makeup and i still love to buy it and talk about it, so here i am again ready to write lots of random blog posts and reviews about makeup. :)

It feels good to be back and I'm really happy to see that so many people are still following me even though i haven't posted for so long!

I love you all! <3
Charlotte xx

Max Factor Miracle Touch Foundation ♥

Good afternoon ladies, i hope you are all well and enjoying the lovely weather this weekend.


After all these years of searching for the perfect foundation i think I've finally found the right one for me! ^_^

This foundation is so creamy and smooth and I'm in love with it and i just wanted to share it with you. A full review of this will be coming up once I've had chance to use it for a little longer since this is only my second day of wearing it.

What is your go to foundation for this summer?

Thanks for reading, commenting and following! :)
Charlotte. xx

Benefit Freebies ♥

Hello girlies, i hope you are all doing well.

As you all most likely know by now when you buy Glamour Magazine this month you get a free Benefit pencil, I've seen tons of posts about this already but i just thought i would add my two cents.

The three pencils that you can get are the Bad Gal smoldering black eye pencil, Eye Bright instant eye brightener, and the It Stick conceal it all stick. I've never tried anything from Benefit before so i picked up all three to try out, I'm really loving the consistency of these they seem to be really creamy and i can't wait to try them out on my face.

Have you picked up your Benefit freebies and which one are you most excited about?

Thanks for reading, commenting and following! :)
Charlotte. xx

ELF Haul & Review ♥

Hello again, i hope you are all well. :)

A month or so ago i did an ELF haul but at the time i was taking a break from my blog so I'm going to show you what i got and also give a mini review of the things that i got.

Left to right: ELF Nail Polish in Coral, ELF Mineral Lipstick in Natural Nymph, ELF Mineral Lipstick in Runway Pink.

I really love ELF lipsticks, they're so creamy and don't feel drying on the lips at all however i can't say i like the nail polish all that much its very glupey and doesn't seem to dry fully and I'm far too impatient when it comes to waiting for nail polish to dry i like it to dry fairly fast and this one just doesn't, even if i sat for an hour waiting for it to dry i still feel like it would be squishy to the touch. Maybe its just this particular one but i don't think I'll be buying any more ELF nail polishes.

Top: The Beauty Encyclopedia Sparkle Eyes Edition. Bottom: The Beauty Encyclopedia Everyday Eyes Edition.

I feel like there are some really good dupes in these palettes for some Urban Decay Shadows but they obviously aren't as good quality as Urban Decay, I find the shadows to have a somewhat decent colour pay off but they are quite powdery and you do get a bit of fallout. These palettes are great for everyday use and great for people who are on a budget although the cream eye shadows in these palettes tend to crease like crazy and I'm not a big fan of the eyeliners that come with the palettes either.

Thanks for reading, commenting, and following. :)
Charlotte. xx

Im Back + Mini Holiday Haul ♥

I'm really back this time for good! I know i keep saying this and then i write a few blog posts and then disappear again but i really mean it this time, I'm back. I really want to thank all you lovely ladies for being so patient with me and i want to say a big hello to all my new followers because despite my being absent i have gained a few new followers which really surprises me and is really encouraging! :)

So last week i was on holiday in Blackpool and i did a little bit of shopping, i didn't actually buy any makeup though which is a surprise but i just couldn't find anything that i wanted or needed. I think I'm learning to control myself where makeup is concerned, haha. I did buy a few other things though which I'm going to share with you, i also bought a few clothing items but most of them are in the wash so i can't take pictures. So, on with the haul..

My first stop was Boots where i had a really good look around dragging the poor boyfriend with me. I really just couldn't find any makeup that i wanted or needed so i just ended up buying a perfume. The Gwen Stefani Harajuku Lovers Perfume in G, someone bought me the really small 10ml bottle for my Birthday last year and i loved it so when i saw that the larger 30ml bottle was only £20 i had to buy it.

My next stop was Accessorize, I've never been into an Accessorize before because there isn't one that is anywhere close to me where i live so of course i got all excited and had to go have a look around and i ended up buying two necklaces.

My last two stops were Primark and Peacocks where i bought a few clothing items that are in the wash but from Primark i bought a new bag and a new purse.

I hope you enjoyed my haul and I'm very glad to be back writing blog posts again, yay! :)

Thanks for reading, commenting, and following!
Charlotte. xx

Product Rave - Original Source Shae Butter & Honey Shower Cream ♥

I popped into the pound shop the other day because i ran out of shower gel and i found this Original Source Shea Butter and Honey Shower Cream. I'm very into having soft moisturised skin at the moment, I've been moisturising every day lately so when i saw that this had shea butter in it i just had to buy it, plus for a pound you can't really go wrong.

What it says on the bottle:
It takes 49 bee miles to help make one bottle of this delectable skin nourishing shower cream. Shea butter and honey are both renowned for their ability to soften skin & improve elasticity. Smell it - go on, don't be shy. It's like the ambrosial nectar of the gods. Packed with natural stuff and a great choice for healthy, gorgeous, glowing skin.

I have tried some of the other Original Source shower gels before but i can't say that they really amazed me but this one has! When i get out of the shower after using this my skin feels so soft and moisturised, i actually feel like i don't really need to use moisturiser after using this, i still do but if i was in a rush and didn't have time to my skin would still feel soft. The smell of this isn't over powering either like some of the other Original Source shower gels its just a nice soft honey scent which i really like. Needless to say after using this i went back to the pound shop the next day and bought another two bottles, haha! :)

Have you tried any of the Original Source products?

Thanks for reading, commenting, and following! :)
Charlotte. xx

Belated March 2010 Favourites ♥

Hello ladies, i hope you are all well! :)

Here are my belated favourites for the month of March:


dVb Blush in 204 Enchanting - Really been loving this blush lately it gives a nice glow to my cheeks.

N.Y.C Smooth Skin Loose Face Powder in Translucent - I find that this is more transparent than my Rimmel Stay Matte transparent powder, its just more of a setting powder than a powder with colour.

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in 010 Summer Angel - Still loving this, i keep meaning to try out more colours but i haven't really been buying much makeup lately.

Maybelline Define a Lash Volume - I have no idea why but i seem to be reaching for this more than my Maybelline Colossal lately, maybe its the bright pink packaging! Haha! :)

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil in Zero - Really love this, it really does glide on and stay on all day.

Boots Skin Clear Oil Free Mattifying Lotion - Really loving this, since my skin seems to be a lot less oily lately i find it much easier to control oil.

Garnier Skin Naturals Pure Deep Clean Foam Wash - This is a rediscovered favourite, i like to use this with a cleansing sponge and since i started to do that i have noticed that my skin is starting to look a lot better. Yay! :)

Thanks for reading, commenting, and following! :)
Charlotte. xx

Collective Haul ♥

I really have been such a bad blogger lately and I'm so sorry! I really am going to try to make more of an effort to do at least a couple of blog posts a week because i don't just want to throw it all away after I've put so much effort into it. Despite my long absence i actually really do enjoy doing this, i just haven't had the motivation recently to write any posts but i think I've had a long enough break from this now and i think i need to really stop being lazy and get some motivation back! *slaps wrists*

On with the post then.. I've decided to do a little collective haul of a few things that I've bought recently, if you'd like a review on any of the products please feel free to leave me a comment. :)

From left to right: Sally Hansen Hard as Nails with Nylon, O.P.I Alice in Wonderland Mini Nail Lacquers (My first o.p.i nail polishes! :) I love them!)

Top: Cleansing Sponges, i thought I'd try these instead of a muslin cloth, I'm really liking them so far!
Bottom left to right: Maybelline Super Stay 24 Hour Foundation in 005 Light Beige, Loreal Infallible Foundation in 120 Vanilla. I'm still on the hunt for the perfect foundation and so far I'm really liking the new Maybelline one, the Loreal Infallible is a little too dark for me but it did suit me last summer so maybe I'll be able to wear it again this summer.

Left to right: Dermalogics Cocoa Body Butter, and Dermalogics Coconut Body Butter. I'm really loving these, they smell delicious and they were only 99p each from BodyCare.

Thanks for reading, commenting, and following! And thank you for sticking with me whilst I've been absent! <3 :)
Charlotte. xx

New Boots ♥

I've been such a bad blogger lately :( I'm so sorry i haven't posted for so long!! I've just felt so tired and unmotivated lately, but I'm back now and i plan on doing at least 2-3 blog posts a week, maybe more if i have a lot to write about.

So today is just a quick short post to show you my new boots that i got from shoe zone for £15. I just can't find it in me to invest in a pair of uggs because i think I'd probably ruin them so its just easier to buy the cheaper ugg lookalikes for me. I'm actually quite impressed with the quality of these, they're a lot better quality than the other regular ugg lookalikes which i find that the back of them seems to collapse really easily, but these don't feel like they're going to do that so a big thumbs up from me! :)

Thanks for reading, commenting, and following! :)
Charlotte. xx

Sunshine Award ♥

A big thank you to the gorgeous Stacey at Girly Delights for nominating me for this award! :) Go check her out!

The rules:
Post the award on your blog.
Pass the award on to 12 bloggers.
Link the nominees within your post.
Let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blogs.
Share the love and link the person who gave it to you.

1. *Dainty*Dollymix*
2. *Peonies and Lilies*
3. Jen at All That Glitters and Sparkles
4. BrionyLou at B's Beauty Blog
5. Vampiress Doll at Bleeding Beauty
6. Juicygirl at Juicygirl's
7. Meg at Meg Says
8. Laury at More Makeup Than Sense
9. Milly at Pearls and Poodles
10. Paula at Sweetcheeks
11. Caz at thisiscaz
12. Chloe at Make-Up Princess

Thanks for reading, commenting, and following! :)
Charlotte. xx

St Ives Refreshing Facial Cleansing Wipes ♥

Hello ladies! I finally found a bit of motivation to write a blog post, I'm not used to working its making me so tired! :(

(For those of you who don't know I'm doing a work placement at WHSmith through the job centre to help me to get some work experience as I'm not having very much luck with finding a job. Boo for free labour but if it helps me then it will be worth it!)

Anyway, on with the review..

I always used to use baby wipes to take off my makeup but after receiving a pack of these as a stocking filler at Christmas (this is my second pack) I've realised how much better proper facial wipes are.

St Ives Refreshing Cleansing Wipes for all skin types thoroughly cleanse, tone and refresh your face area and neck, effectively removing all traces of make up, even waterproof mascara. Gentle enough to be used around sensitive eye area. 100% alcohol and oil free. Contains calming chamomile to leave your skin feeling soft and supple.

I'm not sure if these actually do remove waterproof mascara because i don't really use waterproof mascara or take my eye make up off with these, i use my home made eye make up remover to do that (which i shall do a post on). Overall though these are excellent at removing make up, even the stubborn Revlon Colourstay which is sometimes hard to remove. They are also very, whats the word.. Wet? I know that sometimes face wipes tend to not have enough moisture in them which is very annoying because you feel like you have to use more than one wipe or wash your face afterwards, and although i do wash my face after i use these i feel that if i was having one of those days where i just can't be bothered going through the whole routine of washing my face that using one of these wipes would remove all of my make up and it would be enough.

The name is very fitting as i feel they do leave your face feeling very refreshed and soothed. I think its great that they are alcohol and oil free, they don't leave your face feeling dry or oily which is also a must if your just going to use only these to remove your make up.

What face wipes are you currently using?

Thanks for reading, commenting, and following! :)
Charlotte. xx

February 2010 Favourites ♥

Here are a few products that I've been loving and reaching for a lot this month.

Sudocrem - This stuff is perfect for helping to heal spots and acne scars, its a life saver for me.

PURE Blush in No 4. Peach - Since I've started my work placement I've been reaching for more natural looking blushes.

MAC Blush in Springsheen - Another natural blush, this one has a bit of shimmer to it though because sometimes i just can't help myself and I'm drawn to the shimmer.

Sleek Storm Palette - To go along with the more natural work look I've really been loving the neutrals in this palette.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil in Zero - Love Urban Decay 24/7 liners they really do glide on and stay on all day.

Maybelline Colossal Mascara - Really been loving the original one for a more soft work look and the 100% black one for a more dramatic effect.

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in 010 Summer Angel - I've really been liking sheer pinky lips at the moment.

MAC Lipstick in Plink! - Another sheer pink lipstick, a little bit more pinky coloured and less natural looking than the Summer Angel lipstick.

Rimmel Stay Glossy in Non-Stop Glamour - A nice neutral pink for the days when i don't feel like wearing lipstick.

What are your favourites this month?

Thanks for reading, commenting, and following! :)
Charlotte. xx

17 & Natural Collection Haul ♥

If you read my last post you will know i have been having a foundation crisis which got me to thinking. I used Boots 17 foundations all throughout high school and i never had a problem with them and my skin was perfect back then.

Its only in the past few years since I've started to try out new foundations and products on my face that my skin has gone down hill and I've been suffering from breakouts which i really don't understand because i never used to take care of my skin properly back then, all i used were face wipes to take off my makeup (usually in the morning after sleeping in it too) and that was about it, i never used a moisturiser or even a proper face wash. I understand that your skin can change as you age but why not go back to basics and see if it helps? So i popped into Boots today and picked up the 17 Skin Perfecting Shine Free Foundation with SPF 12 and I'm planning on changing my skin care routine to something simple because right now i think i use way too many products on my face, i just need to find something that works and stick to it!

I'd appreciate it if any of you have any suggestions on which face washes and scrubs i should take a look at, i have combination/oily skin and i think i want to go for something for sensitive skin because i think I'm way too harsh with my skin which probably isn't helping either.

Whilst in Boots i headed over to the Natural Collection stand because I've been hearing good things about the products from a lot of bloggers so i picked up a few nail polishes in Shimmer Pink, Topaz, and Lunar Haze. I'm not very impressed with these, if you can see from the picture how much of the Shimmer Pink i have used trying to get it to go on not streaky and then taking it off and trying again and if you put too many layers on and it appears dry, its not, i can put my nail right through it which is slightly annoying. I think I'm going to go try again after i post this, I'm determined to like these because i love the colours! I'm definitely going to try some of their makeup products though, i have higher hope for those than the nail varnishes.

Thanks for reading, commenting, and following! :)
Charlotte. xx

Foundation Help ♥

I need your help girls!

I'm really not liking any of my foundations right now! :( I find that my Max Factor Lasting Performance seems a little too dark for me and the Revlon Colourstay I'm not sure what it is about this but I'm not really liking it too much, i think it may be causing me to break out again. I think that both of these foundations make me look too pink. Well yes, my face is kind of pink but then when I've applied my foundation i look at my face compared to my neck and the rest of me seems more of a yellow undertone.

So what I'm trying to ask you ladies is if you have any foundation advice for me. I'm super pale, I'm 100 Fair in the Max Factor foundation which i think is a little too dark for me and 110 Ivory in the Revlon which i think is a better match if only it wasn't so pink. I want a foundation that is as long lasting as the Revlon Colourstay, a foundation that won't break me out and a foundation that suits my skin tone better and i want it at a drugstore price, i find that i go through foundation too quickly to be buying a high end foundation every few months and i just don't have the money to do that.

Any suggestions? I find it so hard to find a foundation that i really like and suits me at the same time with me being so pale, when it comes to drugstore foundations i think they tend to leave out the super pale and more darker ladies and focus more somewhere in the middle.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for reading, commenting, and following! :)
Charlotte. xx

NOTD - Milani Glitzy in Denim

Good morning girlies! :)

Here's what I'm currently wearing on my nails, Milani Glitzy in Denim which i bought yesterday. I really like this colour but it has a very thin sheer consistency and you have to use a lot of layers to get it to look anything like what it looks in the bottle.

Has anyone else noticed that Milani nail polishes that have more glitter in them seem to not be very pigmented? The Milani Mauve on Ice that i also bought isn't as glittery and seems to be more a lot more pigmented.

Do you have a favourite Milani nail polish?

Thanks for reading, commenting, and following! :)
Charlotte. xx