5 Bad Beauty Habits

Bad Beauty Habits (or lack of)

I would like to think that my love of beauty would mean I follow all the steps before, during and after when applying make up, tan or whatever it may be.  However that isn't the case.  I would like to say it is just because I have a busy life but sometimes I'm just plain lazy about things - so here are my top 5 worst beauty habits.

1. Removing make up before bed

Uh-oh!  The worst sin of all and I'm guilty as charged.  Usually by the time I get to bed albeit after work or just after running around after the family I just can't be bothered!  If I suffered from bad skin because of it I would definitely do it but thankfully I do not!  All that being said - you should do it (and I do go through phases or trying to do it but I always go back to bad habits).

2. Moisturising 

I own LOADS of moisturisers and I love Palmers Cocoa Butter - it does the job wonderfully but I do not have time to do it twice a day...I do try my best to do it, just skip a few most days haha.

3. Primer

Now I know not everyone needs primer for the face but most people use it on their eyes.  I however can spend ages on my eye make up and then realise I didn't put it on.  I always intend to use it but sometimes I'm too busy thinking of what look I'll do that I jump straight in without it.

4. Picking at my nails

That sounds horrible but you know what I mean right?  I have never been a nail biter but if my nail gets snagged or breaks I'll pick at it instead of getting the nail file out - no wonder I've never had long nails.

5. Eyebrow maintenance

If I'm honest I wish I never started doing anything to my eyebrows.  Having to pluck them and even fill them in just bores me these days.  Sadly I think it's one of those things that if you start you can't stop.  If i ever go without make up to my sisters, see wont mention anything but "wow you should really put your eyebrows on".  I try and leave not doing y eyebrows for as long as I can if I'm honest and then it's a hurried job when I do do them.  Don't get me wrong, I love how they look when they are done - it's just time consuming. 

Now some of these may make me sound a little lazy but they are things I don't do so I can spend longer on other beauty things - making my face look human haha.

What are your bad beauty habits?

Nic x 

NOTD #1

NOTD - Matte Coral Nails

Okay so I only managed to get one picture of these nails before my camera died...boo!  Seeing as I am on mat leave I am making the most of painting my nails (waitressing means I can't usually paint them at work).

  This year I have been loving mint and coral - I mean loving!  Anything in these shades tends to end up in my basket, can't say my purse likes that.

I have had this matte top coat for a while now and I haven't really used it much.  I tend to stick it on after my nails have been painted normally for a couple of days - just to get a different look from the same polish.  It is from Rimmel and there isn't too much to say to be honest - it makes your polish matte in one coat and doesn't take too long to dry - what more could you ask for?

The coral polish is Coral Craze 342 from the Maybelline Colour Show range.  It is a brilliant Summer colour and looks great with a tan!  I would say it take two coats to make it truly opaque like a lot of colours.  The brush is a nice size and the polish isn't too runny or thick.  I usually don't have time to apply a top coat (obviously not including the matte one) but I find the finish of this to have a nice enough shine by itself.

What's your go to Summer colours?

Nic x

Blog Take 2! & A Bit About Me

Welcome To My Blog

Hello there!  My name is Nicole and I have to hold my hands up...I am was a terrible blogger.  I really wanted to love my blog and post all the time but life got in the way.  This time I'm here to stay!

I am currently on mat leave with my new baby boy Ryan, so I am determined to make a good go of it this time.  I love make up and giving my opinion so this is the perfect place.

Want to know a bit more about the person behind the blog?  I am a Mum of two and live with my boyfriend in Dundee.  I have recently graduated with a BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychobiology - sounds geeky, I know!  So I am currently enjoying my time off and planning on starting the "big girl" job hunt in a few months.

I hope that I will be able to post hauls (girl loves a shopping trip, or two, or three) as well as reviews etc...

I also want to apologise a little if there are loads of posts up straight away - I have a few things stockpiled to blog about already!!

So in a nutshell that's a little glimpse of life and plans for my little corner of the world wide web.  I hope you will like what you read and join me in fuelling my beauty addiction!

Nic x