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Nicola Roberts. I mention her in this post and I've always really liked her. Her album, Cinderella's Eyes is great to have on whilst I'm bopping round my bedroom. I love her style, whether it's a cliche or not, I don't care. She looked such a babe in next months InStyle and I really enjoyed the interview too. I love her.

Having some serious problems at the moment! First of all is that I’m starting to age! The skin around my eyes is often quite dark, I’m getting fine lines underneath my eyes (likely due to my terrible habit of rubbish them so much) and I’m also getting bags under them in the mornings that look so terrible! I’ve always really looked after my skin, but the time has come, sob, for some form of anti wrinkle cream. This is something I know absolutely nothing about, despite spending hours reading reviews and top 10’s online, I’m going to go to a few counters and ask about a good first anti-ageing cream! I’ll let you know how I get on!

Secondly, horrifyingly enough it’s another complexion problem. I’ve always loved a bit of fake tan, but since Christmas I’ve just given up with the never ending hassle, dirty bed sheets/pyjamas/towels/dressing gowns, the biscuit smell, the expense, everything. I’ve decided to ‘embrace’ my pale skin. Just like Nicola Roberts. ~In her shoot in February’s InStyle, she looks gorgeous, by the way. She’s wearing a nude Chanel lipstick I've fallen for, and have to invest in! I left the mag at home so I can’t tell you the shade. Boo. I’m sorry~

Obviously my new pale complexion needs new foundation! Bourjois 10hour sleep effect usually suits my skin perfectly; it has quite a light coverage and very dewy. But I’m also having further problems via breakouts; for the first time in my life :( I think it’s just the cold weather and central heating, so fingers crossed in a couple of weeks this will be eradicated.

Foundation shopping after uni tomorrow, and I’m going to test out some of the brands I hear good things about from so many beauty blogs.

 

Perfection Lumiere, £36.

The first one's Chanel's Perfection Lumiere. Everyone uses this, do they not? It has spf10, which I should start taking into consideration now I'm beggining to look so haggard. Alot of reviews have said that it gives them a bit of a cake face, which is never good. I don't generally have bad skin as such, so I don't need that much coverage. Maybe it just didn't suit these girls. I obviously understand that everyone's skin and needs are different, so you can't really just go with what other people think!


Moisture Supreme, £33.

Next up is Laura Mercier's Moisture Supreme. this actuallys boasts about 'softening the appearance of fine lines', which sounds right up my street!

Double Wear, £26.

And finally Estee Lauder Double Wear. Another one I think every female seems to own a bottle of!? Again this contains spf10, they've brought out a Maximum Cover version which is said to cover surgical scars, birthmarks, varicose veins etc. I have none of these ailments and so I think I can definetly rule out Maximum Cover. Although I've not yet tried it, I know this level of coverage isn't something that I need. Also ghostly cake-face is probably the worst. I'm going to have to be careful. As well as this, they too have a Light Cover, which I imagine is perfect for me.

Tomorrow I'm off to get some samples, so I shall let you know the verdict!

My boyfriend has a load of his nerdy friends over to watch wrestling tonight, which airs 1am-4am, and at the minute they're letting off quite a racket, so I can't see me (or my bags :/) being happy bunnies when I'm up for uni at 7.30am!