July Favourites // 2020

Hello darlings.

How is it almost August?! This year has gone so fast, self isolation, maternity leave, the lock down etc. But saying that its given me lots of time to really get stuck into doing thins i've wanted to do for ages. I've really been getting back into makeup, home wear, fashion recently and really enjoying blogging and especially Instagram recently. (My Instagram @Perfectfixation_) Therefore i have my first favourites of the year! I know, July, five months into the year, but if not i'm not feeling it or loving it i'm not going to fake it. I only blog and talk about items that i am genuinely enjoying and want to write about. So here are a couple of products i've been loving.

Mac Bronzer £23.50: I only got this bronzer last month but i'm really enjoying it. The powder is a satin finish, giving a very luminous affect on the skin. 'Lit from within' i should say. The texture is creamy, very blendable. Its quite pigmentented, so a little goes a long way. A really nice product.

Channel No5 £113.00 for 100ml: This perfume i have been wearing a lot this month, I was blessed to receive a bottle of Chanel No5 from my dad on my 16th birthday. I had nagged him for ages, i wanted the perfume that Marilyn Monroe had worn, i was (and still am) obsessed with her. So i wanted to have the famous Chanel No5. Also because it was Chanel, it was so grown up and no one else i knew had anything Chanel. To me it smells the same as it did nearly 10 years ago but i'm aware that perfume changes scent over time, It has always been store away from direct sunlight and always kept in its original box to preserve it.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Lipstick in 'Buff' £18.00: I got this lipstick from TKmaxx last year. I love the colour which is a beautiful pinky-mauve. Its quiet similar to MAC Mehr. Very pretty and pigmented shade. I always keep this one in my handbag, as its great for eveyday use and goes with most makeup looks. 

No7 Skin Illuminator £12.50: Lastly, if you follow me on Instagram you will see i talk about this product a lot. I love it, i use a thin layer of this product underneath my makeup. It gives me a healthy glow, very natural and its great for summer. Its quick and easy product great for busy mums or of you are on the go a lot.

I'd love to know what are some of your July favourites?

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Current Favourite Makeup Base // Summer 2020

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Today post is all about what base products i have been loving in lock down. To be honest i haven't been wearing a lot of makeup in lock down but these are the products i have been reaching for when i have. They are products that create a minimal glowy look. Perfect for this beautiful weather we are having. 

No7 Skin Illuminator: (£12.50) Who doesn't love a glow? I have quite dry skin so i prefer a dewy/glow base than a matte. I use a thin layer of this product underneath my makeup, a little goes a long way. It gives me a healthy glow, very natural and its great for summer. Its quick and easy product great for busy mums or of you are on the go a lot.

Relvon Colour Stay Foundation: (£12.99) This is an all time favourite foundation of mine, i think i've probably used it on and off for 10+ years now. Its the perfect colour for me, i have the shade buff. Normally i find pale foundations are more pink toned but this one is neutral. Its has good coverage, not to heavy but not sheer. Comes in two formulas one for oily/normal and one normal/dry and i have the latter. Its perfect texture and finish for my skin all year found.

YSL Touche Eclat: (£27.99) This is such a pretty concealer, its a brightening product which as a mum to a 3 year old and a newborn is much needed. Its a light formula, great for under the eyes, doesn't look to cakey or dry. I wouldn't use it on blemishes but with lock down and the little makeup i've been wearing i've had really clear skin so i can go without.  

Mac Radiant Bronzer: (£23.50) This is the newest product to my collection, (my review) This powder is a satin finish as though its advertised as matte, giving a very luminous affect on the skin. 'Lit from within' i should say. The texture is creamy and glides on to the skin. Its quite pigmented, so a little goes a long way. 

No7 Blush in Honey (£9.00) I got this in my No7 Advent Calender last year, i really love the colour. Its a perfect all year round colour, really pretty mauve brown. Its quite sheer so its easy not to go over the top!

I'd love to know what base products are you loving?

Have you tried any of these?

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No7 Advent Calendar 2018

Hello darlings.

This is just a super quick post to show you guys what arrived yesterday! I know this sold out pretty quickly so i'm so happy i got it i ordered the day before it was released (i signed up to the mailing list). I'm currently recovering from having my wisdom teeth out so lots of bed rest and time off work for me. So having this arrive has certainly made me happier. 

I got this calendar a couple years ago (links, week 1, week 2, week 3, week 4) and i was wondering if you guys would like similar posts about what is in the calendar again this year. What i did back in 2014 is i did a week by week round up of what was i the calendar. Let me know if you guys would be interested in that kind of thing! I also have the Ghost fragrance one that i bought on clearance a couple months back (left over from last year) id love if you'd let me know if you wanted me to talk about that one too!

Are there any beauty calendars that you guys have your eye on or already bought? Let me if there are any other i should get?

Kisses

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August Favourites 2017

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As i write this i'm watching The British Bake Off, whos watching this year?! Or is everyone boycotting it? I'm quite enjoying it, i'd like to hear your thoughts! Today's post is my August favouirtes, i'm not gonna lie i'm happy this month is coming to an end! I'm so ready for summer to be over and for Autumn to come and yes that C word, CHRISTMAS! But don't worry this post isn't a Christmas post.

The Body Shop Shop 'orange' body, linen an room mist: £8.00

I don't mention many fragrances in my favouirtes posts, i rarely try new ones. But this one had been sitting on my shelf for many months. The smell of this is gorgeous! Its a beautiful summer fragrance, it lasts such a long time, a couple of sprays fills the whole room. The main reason i've been using this so much this month is because i adopted a kitten! and his litter tray is in the house and i need something to mask the scent. 

Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara: £8.99

Everyone ad their mother has tried and uses this mascara, its taken the world by storm. And i'm one of them who is obsessed, this has to be my fourth or fifth tube. Its gives me everything i want, makes my lashes long, curled, it doesn't flake or smudge, a winner all round!

Collection Speedy Highlighter:  £3.99

I don't know if i've mentioned this highlighter in  a post before? I don't know why as this is a gorgeous stick highlighter! Its a proper wow, in your face kind of highlighter. Its very pretty ad long lasting. Definitely good for those Instagram pics!

Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Lipstick: £5.99

I mentioned this liquid lipstick in my last post (link) and i raved about it! So its no surprise that it has made it into this months favourite. I'll let you check it out that post and you can read all my thoughts on it! 

No7 Day Cream: £25.00

This is the only skincare product this month. Its the No7 day cream i got in a Christmas set last year from my brother and i've only just cracked it open as i own so many face creams and moisturizers that it takes me a while to work through them!. This is just a really nice bog standard face cream, it does what t says on the tin! Its lightweight and absorbs into the skin quickly. Its smells lovely! Overall a fab face cream! 

Lastly Meet Zeus, he and Isaac are already best buddies. Of course Zeus and Isaac are included in my monthy favourites. But i will be doing a whole separate post introducing Zeus and also Isaac's six month update! Yes i can't believe he is six months old already too! So look out for those in the next week or two.

I'd love to know what are some of your August Favourites? 

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Trying a Foundation Primer....

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Whats makes a good base? Primers, you here so many people emphasize how important primers are, if i'm honest i rarely bother, i just find them an extract step in my makeup routine. But i thought to myself why not give them a go and see what all the hype is about. I do use eye primers quite a lot but rarely base. i just use a moisturizer under my foundation. I have dry skin so my makeup tends to last pretty decently by itself. But i saw this No7 product said 'airbrushed' and i was intrigued! The one i tried was the No7 Airbrush Away Primer, I got this in a Christmas set from my brother last year. I did a little research and its £16.50 for 30ml which isn't the cheapest baring in mind Rimmel, Maybelline, Collection etc all do primers in the drugstore. But of its good its worth the price, right?

I'll start with the packaging as that is the first thing that you see. The packaging is really nice, it feels quite luxurious, not cheap looking at all. I have to say i'm quite a fan of the black and silver, one of my favourite colour combinations at the moment! Its the colour theme of my new bedroom! When testing this primer i did both with and without moisturizer underneath, i have to admit on its own it still clinged to my dry patches which was annoying. Applying a thin layer of my favourite Simple moisturizer made all the difference! With the moisturizer it applied really smoothly but sadly the 'airbrushed', look i was really looking forward to seeing didn't really happen but it definitely provided a good base for my foundation. The product applied easily, it made my skin feel smooth and silky which transferred through my foundation. I think girls without dry skin would find this product really good. I'm not sure about oily skinned girls, i'd love to know if anyone with oily skin has tried this product? i'd love to hear your input. Another thing that let down this product was the scent, but i don't really like the No7 skincare scent anyway, sorry No7...  

Overall i really liked it and i'm glad i got it for Christmas but i wouldn't say it was worth £16.50 and i wouldn't repurchase it. For me as i still had to use something underneath as well so i'll just stick to my moisturizer or i might try another drugstore one. But for girls with normal/oily skin would probably get on really well with it.

I'd love to know have you tried this product?

What primer would you recommend? 

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Lip Of The Week #26 No7 Tinted Lip Balm

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Never guess what i'm back with... my series lip of the week, this is the longest series running on my blog. I love telling you guys all about the lip products i try out and which ones make it into my lip of the week. I got this No7 Tinted Lip Balm in a Christmas set given to me buy my brother last year. I always get some sort of No7 gift at Christmas, doesn't everyone? I never really buy No7 products but i really should as i do like the items i have. Maybe soon i'll pop to a counter! I got the balm in the shade 'Parisian Pink'. Its not the normal colour i'd go for, i prefer nude shades. I've now had it a decent amount of time to give you guys my thoughts on this product. 

No7 Claims

"Nourish and condition lips with our moisturising beauty balms. Enriched with mineral oil and Beeswax, lips are left feeling comfortably soft and smooth, even at the end of the day. Provides sheer, buildable colour in 4 wearable shades for a natural look. Contains Vitamin E for added condition and care."

I love the packaging, its so pretty and sleek and it looks more expensive than it is. The consistency of the balm i very balmy and moisturizing as No7 claims. Its a pretty pink colour, thats very sheer , perfect for this time of year. Its good for more natural days when you just want a hint of colour or for minimal makeup look. But the colour although very pretty and natural looking doesn't last very long. But saying that it does wear away nicely, it doesn't leave your lips looking patchy or that awkward line around the lips. Its a great handbag product, its great for on the go, you don't need a mirror to apply it.

Now price, its a bit expensive for a lip balm retailing at £9 but i do really love it. I think if you wanna treat yourself then this would be fab but if you're not too bothered then one of the tinted lip balms from Nivea, which are under £2 are a great alternative.  

I'd love to know have you tried any of this range?, i noticed they do quite a few colours!

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Christmas Nails. 2015

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Today post is a little nail of the day, this time a Christmas edition. They are not the most festive design but i thought red polish with a little glitter seemed appropriate! 

This L'Oreal Nail Polish in Scarlet Vamp is a new purchase (well i got it free with 3 for 2), its a gorgeous deep red. I applied this all over the nail (after i applied a Barry M base coat, my favourite one) Then i applied No7 Nail Polish in Disco Ball to one finger on each hand, to add a little glamour and make it a bit different.

I'd love to know what do you think of my nails?

Have you tried any festive nail polish this season?

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November Favourites: 2015

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Can you believe it is December 1st!! I'm so excited, its finally the Christmas Season! Who else is excited? Although today's post isn't very Christmasy it is my latest favourites, my November ones to be specific. I hope you enjoy :) 

I'll start of with a product thats no stranger on my blog, my Maybelline Colour Drama Lip Pencil in 'Berry Much' i have a couple of these pencils and i love them. They are quick and easy to use, very pigmented, creamy and long lasting, everything i'm looking for in a lip product. I have especially been loving berry much this month, its the perfect winter shade.

I haven't had the Makeup Revolution Radiance Palette very long, only a month or so but it has fast become my staple makeup item. Its the most gorgeous palette i own, not necessarily packaging wise, it very basic, but definitely the product. The first pinkish shade is my favourite it provides the most gorgeous light sheen, perfect for everyday!

Again this product is no stranger to my blog No7 Nail Polish in 'Deep Wine' i got this little nail polish in my No7 advent calendar last year and i have loved it ever since. Its the perfect berry colour, again perfect for this season!

Lastly is this Sleek Blush in 'Suede', i love sleek blushes i think they are great value for money. The packaging is well sleek, its cute and compact. This one, suede, is my favourite, it is definitely a autumn colour but i wear it all year round. The product is very pigmented and a small amount goes a long way. 

I'd love to know what are some of you guy's favouirtes are this month?

And are you excited for Christmas?!

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Lip of the week #12 | No7 Lip Crayon | Perfect Fixations

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I'm finally getting back into the swing of blogging and have the next installment of Lip Of The Week!. As exams are getting closer i have been going for a very simple and minimal makeup look, this reflects in this weeks lip of choice.

I hope you enjoy:)

This weeks it is a No7 Lip Crayon, i'm sorry i don't know the shade, i got it in the No7 Advent calendar last year (You can check out my post on it here ) Its a beautiful creamy nude that is easy to wear and goes with almost all eye looks.

I'd love to know have you tried any of the No7 Lip Crayons?

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My Top 5 Spring Lipsticks: 2015 | Perfect Fixations

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I'm sorry i haven't been around so much recently but University is pretty crazy and stressful at the  moment so for the next few weeks i'll post when i can then after May my posting schedule (every other day) will be back to normal. Anyway enough complaining and making excuses Jessica, back to today's post! I really enjoyed making my top 5 Spring nail polishes (link) so i thought i'd make a lipstick one!

I hope you enjoy :)

Revlon 'Pink In The Afternoon': This is a creamy everyday pretty pink that i have been wearing so much recently.  

Collection 'Satin Bow': This is the palest pink that looks great with a smokey eye. 

L'Oreal 'Blush Fever': One of my latest purchases, its a great lipstick for a night out and the packaging gorgeous!  

No7: This one i'm not sure what the name is, i'm sorry, i got it in my No7 Advent Calender last Christmas. It sheer pop of colour! Perfect for on the go.

 Revlon Matte Balm 'Elusive': The last one is one of my all time favourite lip products, its long lasting and so creamy. Plus they smell great amazing.

There is definitely a colour theme here, what can i say i love this shade! I think its very Spring/Summer appropriate! 

I'd love to know what are some of your favourite spring lip products?

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NOTD | Perfect Fixations

Hello darlings. 

Today i have for you my Nail of the day. I haven't really had a chance to paint my nails recently so i thought as i had a free afternoon i would pamper myself a little and this is the result.

I got this little No7 nail polish in my No7 advent calendar last year, its in the shade 'Deep Wine'.

Its this beautiful deep red that has slightly purple tone in the right light. I think its really pretty, perfect for this season and so happy i got it in the calendar. 

I'd love to know what nail polishes have you been loving lately?

JBxx 

My No7 Advent Calendar Opening: Week 3 | Perfect Fixations

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Today i have for you the 3rd week of my No7 Advent calendar opening!

On day 15 i got a Black Eyeliner Pencil, at first when i saw this i thought it was going to be gold which would have been cool since i don't own an gold eyeliners, but alas its just a plain black one. But it shall come in handy. Then day 16 A lip Brush i never usually use a lip brush but its another useful makeup brush. Day 17 Intense Volume Mascara, i'm so glad i got another mascara as i really like the first, this one has a nice wand so i look forward to trying this! Day 18 This is by far my favourite item of the week, its beautiful shimmery pale eyeshadow. I've been really impress by the quality of the shadows i have got in this calendar and i can't wait to try some more. Day 19 A little Nail Polish 4ml in 'Disco Ball, a really pretty sliver glitter, that can be layered on a any nail polish, perfect for this season and for a party! Day 20 A small Hand Cream, its only 10ml, which is super tiny but its the prefect size to put in my handbag. Plus in the winter you never have enough hand creams! Last but not least day 21 A full size Metallic Eyes Pencil. This is such a beautiful colour! Its very pigmented and creamy and i can't wait to wear this. 

I hope you enjoyed reading this, here are part one and two if you missed it :)

Overall this week was more makeup unlike last week which was the opposite, so it been a good amount of both. So far i am really impressed by this calendar! 

I'd love to know do you have this calendar? What are your thoughts so far? Let me known down in the comments!

JBxx

My No7 Advent Calendar Opening: Week 2 | Perfect Fixations

Hello darlings

Today's post is week 2 of opening my No7 Advent Calendar. 

Most of these products i have yet to try so i'll just give a brief overview. 

I'll start off with Day 8 which was an Exfoliator, i've tried this and i quite like it, its not too rough on the skin and leaves the skin feeling nice and smooth. Next up day 9 Day, behind this door was a Day Cream, this product i have yet to try but i'll looking forward to trying it as i've been looking for a new day cream and anything to help moisturizes my face in the Winter is a big help!. Day 10 a Body Wash, this doesn't smell very nice but i haven't tried it yet so we will have to wait and see. Next day 11 Eye Makeup Remover, again, have yet to try this but its always useful to have makeup remover products in, you never know when you might need this! Day 12 Black Eyeliner Pen, i love my liquid liner, its my signature look, so i'm very happy i got one in this calendar, you can never have too many! Day 13 a Lip Crayon, i've so so happy i got another lip crayon, i love these. Last time it was a lovely nude now its a pretty red/pink. Lastly, Day a 14 Body Lotion, again doesn't smell very nice and not over joyed by it, but we shall see.

I hope you enjoyed reading this, here is part one if you missed it :)

Overall this week was more skin care than makeup unlike last week which was the opposite, so it been a good amount of both. But they could have been spread out more.

I'd love to know do you have this calendar? What are your thoughts so far? Let me known down in the comments!

JBxx

My No7 Advent Calendar Opening: Week 1 | Perfect Fixations

Hello darlings

Today i have for you a post on my No7 advent calendar.

I always love watching Youtubers opening their beauty advent calenders so i thought i'd of my own version, but in blog form. What i'm planning to do, rather than do it everyday, i'll do it weekly so i'll show you everything i got from that week. I thought it would be a great way of letting you know what you get, whether it was worth the money, do i like it and also if anyone else also got this calendar we can compare/discus what we think if it.

This calendar was £35 and is suppose to have the value of £135. So lets see!

I hope you enjoy :)

Day 1 The first day i got this skin illuminator 10ml, it suppose to be put all over your face before you put your foundation on to give you a nice natural glow from within. But i found it makes my face way to shimmery for my liking so i've been using it as a highlighter. Which i really like. Its not something i'm going to go out and repurchase but i'm happy that i got it. On the Day 2 i got my favourite product so far a high shine lip crayon 1.4g, it doesn't tell me the shade which is really annoying so if i want to repurchase (which i will if it ever runs out) i'll have to make sure i test them and guess. This crayon is amazing, its such a pretty colour, at first i was worried it was going to be too pale and give me that 'dead look' but i really like it plus its so creamy, great for the winter! Day 3 I got an eye shadow brush, this is just a normal standard brush, but it will always come in handy! Day 4 Next up i got a Youthful eye serum 7ml, this i am interested to try, i've never used any eye creams before but i'm looking forward to seeing how this works. Day 5 I received a sweet little nail polish in 'Highland Mist' 4ml this is such a cute colour, not very wintry but i'll definitely get some use out of this in the Spring! Day 6 was a mascara called Lash Impact Intense Volume Control, this i haven't tried but from the look of it sounds good. My main worry is the brush is a little of the big side and i have very small eyelashes, so hopefully it won't be too tricky!  The last day of this week Day 7 i got an Eye shadow, again unknown colour it just says part of the Good Earth Trio. This is such a wearable shade for this me of year, its a beautiful shimmer brown shade that isn't too glitter and its really pigmented!

Overall i'm very pleased with the first week of my No7 Beauty Calender, its a good mix of makeup and skin care, i can't wait to open some more! 

I'd love to know do you have this calender? What are your thoughts? Or do you have another one and are you liking it? Let me known down in the comments!

JBxx