Makeup fanatic, addicted to shopping, skincare obsessed and lover of all things pretty. Reviewing new products, trying out new looks and having fun!

Beauty Bay

False Nails


Nails... I've always had a love/hate relationship with mines. They never really grow long enough for me to love them, I'm trained in acrylic and gel nails but can only do one hand well much to my pain and misery! Also now I'm a mum boring mum alert! it's just easier for them to be short and I don't have the time to go for infills and I just don't want to drag a three year old diva into a salon. So what about when I do have the rare chance to go out? I love having my nails done when I'm being set free upon Aberdeen and getting to sip on a cosmo or ten! I've always been a fan of statement nails and I started using false nails/press on nails. These have come a long way in the last few years in term of quality, design and choices and they may just be what you're looking for to pretty up your hands for a day or two! Remember when glue on nails only came in french or a ridiculously plastic looking red? Well that is no longer the case. Anyway enough babbling from me, here are some of the nails I have purchased or that I'm crushing on!



Sarah started making nails as a hobby whilst she practised new nail art techniques on false nails, She started selling on Ebay and now Sarah works on nails full time! In two years shes turned nails from a hobby to a full time career where she runs her own website, an Etsy store and her Ebay store. I love her designs and I also love the fact you have nine options of which nail shape you would like! Her designs are stunning and I'm officially in nail heaven! 

press on nails, nail art


press on nails, nail art

press on nails, nail art





I can't begin to explain how excited I was when I came across this Fife Fantasi Nails. You are spoiled for choice and the hand painted nails are coated in gel to extra durability. I have had to restrain myself from literally sharing every design on their website because I am obsessed! I have a slight obsession with marble and the fact I can apply my obsession to my nails is perfection.




The Little Nail Box has amazing designs. Ran by Sophie her hand painted designs are created using top products such as CND Shellac and all crystals used on her nails are Swarovski. Sophie paints all of the nails you see on her store and you can even contact her if you have a custom design in mind. The Little Nail Box is well worth a visit! I'm not usually into floral designs but The Little Nail Box may have just changed that.



https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/290632821/stripped-stiletto-press-on-nails-stick?ref=shop_home_active_56




I first stumbled across House of Holland a few years ago in Boots. I was blown away by the designs at the time so I naturally couldn't walk away and somehow ended up with loads in my basket. These nails are good quality, Most recently I wore some for a wedding I attended and everyone kept asking who did my nails and couldn't believe it when I told them they were glue on nails. These nails tend to range from around £7.99 - £14.99 for their Luxe range. They do keep pretty well though so I have been able to reuse them. Of course I will always encourage you to purchase with an individual seller but if you need nails last minute and don't have time to order then this is my go to brand.
false nails, manicure, glue on nails


I am affiliated with Etsy so I may recieve a small comission if you order via my links!

It's Face time

I'm pretty sure I've mentioned in the past that my skin is my no.1 enemy. From a super young age my skin has constantly broken out, I'm also super pale like I could be mistaken for being related to Casper so redness and an uneven skin tone can be a big issue for me. To top it off my skin is also a combination although the older I get the oilier my skin seems to get... Great! I have it alllll going on and have long dreamed of having flawless skin. This also means I have tried my fair share of products. Each time I have been excited for the results, Sometimes I've been impressed but usually it's a huge let down. I decided to put a list together of skin care products I have tried and loved. Hopefully some of these products can help you out if you suffer from similar skin conditions to myself!


Dermalogica - Medibac Clearing  Skin Wash - £35.50


I first tried this cleanser in January and was impressed almost instantly. My skin at the time was in the middle of a huge flare up, it was red, sore and had angry lumps and bumps. I noticed a reduction in breakouts and my sore skin started to feel soothed, the only issue I did have was that over a period of time my skin started to feel too dry but it wasn't anything a change of moisturiser couldn't fix and was nowhere near as drying as other skin cleansers I have used that are aimed at people with oily skin prone to breakouts. 

Epoch - Glacial Marine Mud Mask - £17.71

This stuff is like a facial in a bottle! The Glacial Marine Mud Mask absorbs oil and helps draw out impurities. It's super satisfying seeing the darker areas as it dries showing you where it's done it's job. The Epoch mask also absorbs dead cells leaving your skin feel so soft & fresh. I find this can be messy to apply so I would recommend using a brush to apply this to your face. I also used it as a spot treatment when needed and noticed my spots were clearing up and my skin in general was less oily. I have heard of people using this on their bodies and even mixing some into their baths. This mask will not leave you disappointed.

Neutrogena - Hydro Boost Water Gel Moisturiser - £12.99
I purchased this moisturiser on a whim. I had ran out and was in Tesco when it caught my eye. My skin was super dull, dehydrated and like always... oily. I will scream this from the roof top, OILY SKIN NEEDS MOISTURISER TOO!  I love this product because it's super light, oil free and does it's job! Your skin feels really fresh after applying it and according to Neutrogena it locks in hydration and releases it when your skin needs it throughout the day. My skin is much more hydrated, softer and just looks healthier. I must admit I didn't expect great things but was left pleasantly surprised and I will 100% buy it again.

No7 - Total Renewal Micro-dermabrasion Face Exfoliator - £11.00


I'm pretty positive it was my sister that convinced me to try this exfoliator from Boots. I love a good exfoliator and this has great visible results. My skin was left softer and started to look fresher. I noticed some of my scarring was also becoming less visible. The only bad thing was my skin felt so smooth that I kept touching it and I try so hard not to touch my face but I just couldn't stop myself it felt that great! I still use this exfoliator and don't see me changing to another any time soon, 

STARSKIN - Red Carpet Ready Hydrating Bio Cellulose Second Skin Face Mask - £8.50

Only recently have I started to like sheet masks. I hated them when I was younger because I just didn't feel pampered with a damp sheet slapped on my face but companies have really upped their game when it comes to sheet masks. Starskin say that this mask will help enhance the skins barrier so your skin will retain more moisture. I find this skin is really refreshing to use and I actually love using it before applying makeup for a special event. It's a none rinse mask so you massage any left over serum into your skin and you can even pop the mask in the fridge for an extra refreshing effect. This mask also got my mothers approval and she is a hard woman to impress so that has got to count for something!

Mario Badescu - Silver Powder - £11.50
I bought this back in January after reading about people using the Silver Powder for not only blackheads but also to dry spots out. You just mix it the powder with some water but be warned this is pretty strong stuff. I may have got a little carried away when applying this mask and my areas where I didn't have any spots or blackheads did get super dry. On the plus size my breakouts cleared up super quickly I just needed to be more precise with my application! I've used it a few times now and the tub although small looks untouched! This is the perfect emergency spot treatment for when you want them cleared up quickly.

I really hope some of these products help you combat your skin worries and I would love to know what products you love!

Thanks for reading
Sharon
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Honey I'm Home


Honey I'm home & boy does it feel good! 
I have been in a bit of a pickle recently and I will be honest with you! I just had no motivation, I wasn't happy makeup looks I was playing around with and I had lost my blogging mojo! I am so excited to say I'm back and I have so many great posts planned to share with you and I just feel excited to blog again. So what do you have to look forward to?

Currently I'm working on makeup reviews, makeup looks, glue on nail looks and nail polish reviews, skin care because my skin still likes to be my worst enemy, tan reviews and more. I'm going to be a busy bee & I hope you come back to discover what Liner, Lippy, Life is all about! 

Lots of love,
Sharon
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