With the warmer weather round the corner and a lot of holidays being booked, many of you will be looking to invest in a tinted moisturiser, for those who are unfamiliar with what a tinted moisturiser is, a tinted moisturiser is basically like a foundation but much more lightweight, very similar to a BB cream … Continue reading The tinted moisturiser that you need in your life this summer
Author: amysbeautydiaries
Why I love these two miracle olaplex products and what the hype is about
What is Olaplex and why is it so good? If you’re into the hair world, you will have definitely heard of Olaplex, one of the largest independent hair care brands which launched in 2014 and a massive hit with the stars, you may have wondered what the hype is about and why it is so … Continue reading Why I love these two miracle olaplex products and what the hype is about
Yves Saint Laurent Touché Eclat blur primer review
After you’ve done your skincare routine but before you apply your make up, what is one important thing you need? That would be a primer, for those of you who are new to the make up world and still learning, a primer helps make up stay put and prepares your skin for application, it also … Continue reading Yves Saint Laurent Touché Eclat blur primer review
Decided to try something new: Kiehl’s cannabis sativa seed oil herbal cleanser
Believe it or not, this is the first ever Kiehl’s product I’ve bought, I’ve wanted to explore the brand for quite a while since I’ve only heard great things about their products and can say this extra gentle, foaming cleanser hasn’t disappointed. If you’re not familiar with Kiehl’s, they are a naturally inspired skincare brand … Continue reading Decided to try something new: Kiehl’s cannabis sativa seed oil herbal cleanser
Product review: Mario Badescu rose mask and mist duo
I’m a pretty latecomer to Mario Badescu skincare, you may remember the review I did on their drying lotion last year which you can see if you click here, I now thought it was about time I explore some of their other products and plan on trying more of their range in the future, I … Continue reading Product review: Mario Badescu rose mask and mist duo
My take on two of the best Charlotte Tilbury products that you need in your life
If you love make up and beauty, I’m guessing you must be familiar with Charlotte Tilbury products or if you haven’t yet tried them you will have certainly have heard great things about the brand and their best selling lipsticks, foundations and skincare, you will most likely also have heard beauty lovers rave about the … Continue reading My take on two of the best Charlotte Tilbury products that you need in your life
3 hot lip combos you should have in your make up collection
Some say “happiness is new lipstick”, totally agree. If you’re a beauty junkie like me chances are you love to buy more and more lipstick, some say it’s the most important part of the outfit or if you’re just starting to learn about make up you might be quite curious about lipsticks and lip liners, … Continue reading 3 hot lip combos you should have in your make up collection
The Dior foundation you will love and the best brush to apply it with
I've come across many foundations in my time, some good, some not so great and I can tell you that the Dior forever skin glow foundation is absolutely amazing!, you may have heard of the original forever skin foundation which is a matte texture, this is the glowy version, I have dry skin and because … Continue reading The Dior foundation you will love and the best brush to apply it with
Marc Jacobs velvet noir mascara and velvet lash primer: the dynamic duo you need to spice up your lashes
Do you want your lashes to look long, volumous and dramatic? You've come to the right place, I've been meaning to tell you about this amazing lash primer and mascara duo for months and now I've finally got round to writing about it and I would say they are both on my list of must … Continue reading Marc Jacobs velvet noir mascara and velvet lash primer: the dynamic duo you need to spice up your lashes
The benefits of dry body brushing and why you should start it now
I thought I'd share with you another beauty technique that you will thank me for, dry body brushing is an ancient Ayurvedic ritual and has recently become a rising beauty trend. A year ago I didn't know about this technique but now I don't miss it out of my routine, it is exactly what it … Continue reading The benefits of dry body brushing and why you should start it now
6 tips for growing long strong hair
So I had my hair cut into a lob (long bob) last year, I then decided after a few months, I wanted it long again as I couldn't really do much with it and I'm pleased to say it's growing and I can get it into a ponytail without it looking awkward, I can't wait … Continue reading 6 tips for growing long strong hair
Throw away the face wipes, it’s all about double cleansing
Hi everyone, if you're a regular reader of my blog, you will know that I love beauty and love sharing my tips and tricks here and there, today I'm going to tell you all about double cleansing, I've been doing this for about a year now and I think it is the way forward and … Continue reading Throw away the face wipes, it’s all about double cleansing
Product review: Marc Jacobs undercover perfecting coconut face primer
Today I am giving you my thoughts on a product I've wanted to try for absolutely ages and recently received as a birthday present, that would be the Marc Jacobs undercover perfecting coconut face primer. I've been massively impressed with all Marc Jacobs products that I've tried such as their mascara, lash primer, eyeshadows and … Continue reading Product review: Marc Jacobs undercover perfecting coconut face primer
My take on Clinique’s moisture surge range
Whether you are curious about the hype on Clinique's moisture surge products or are a dry skin sufferer like myself, stay on this page, I was invited to come and visit one of my local Clinique counters to try some of their new additions to the moisture surge collection and sent home with some samples … Continue reading My take on Clinique’s moisture surge range
Mario Badescu drying lotion review: the fast acting spot treatment you need for clear skin
I'm quite lucky in the sense my skin hardly gets spots so I've never really had to buy products to get rid of spots as dry patches has always been more of a concern but last week, I noticed three massive spots on my forehead and one on my cheek and even after a few … Continue reading Mario Badescu drying lotion review: the fast acting spot treatment you need for clear skin
5 tips to help your make up beat the heat this summer
The summer season is great for many things such as beer gardens and barbecues but the hot weather can also ruin your make up and make it melt but the good news is there are ways to avoid this and I'm about to talk you through them, if you don't want your hard work ruined, … Continue reading 5 tips to help your make up beat the heat this summer
5 hydrating under eye concealers for dry skin
Having dry skin myself, I know how hard it can be to find the right concealer especially when you've got sensitive eyes too, you want to be able to hide those dark circles but also keep the under eye area hydrated without it flaking or caking, I thought I'd share with you 5 of my … Continue reading 5 hydrating under eye concealers for dry skin
Nars climax mascara review
As you may know Nars is one of my favourite brands, I've used and currently use many of their products so when I found out about the launch of their climax mascara, I was excited to try it, Nars are naturals at naughty product names such as deep throat, orgasm, strip tease but calling their … Continue reading Nars climax mascara review
7 tips for glowing skin in winter
This time of year is not a fun time for skin, leaving your comfy bed and going out into the bitter cold can be a recipe for disaster if you haven't looked after your skin properly, dry air with low humidity can cause your skin to become dry, itchy, red and flaky but there are … Continue reading 7 tips for glowing skin in winter
Why I’m obsessed with this setting spray
Do you want your make up to stay on flawlessly all day without any touch ups? Want to ensure you look as perfectly put together in the evening as you did in the morning? I think it's only fair I share my thoughts on this magic product I've been using, the mist & fix setting … Continue reading Why I’m obsessed with this setting spray
Liz Earle skin repair moisturiser (dry/sensitive) review
I have ridiculously sensitive skin and it is hard for me to find a moisturiser that doesn't irritate as my face pretty much reacts to anything, I was more than happy with my dermalogica products I was using but because I'd heard so many great things about Liz Earle and how great it is for … Continue reading Liz Earle skin repair moisturiser (dry/sensitive) review
The dior highlighter you need in your life
Are you looking for a new highlighter? Do you want to be glowing to a whole new level? You need to try the Dior skin nude air luminizer, i commented on someone's selfie on instagram asking what highlighter she used and when she told me it was this one, I decided to treat myself and … Continue reading The dior highlighter you need in your life
7 dark lipsticks you might want to add to your beauty collection this fall
It's officially dark lip season which means shopping for new members of your lipstick family, whether you want a red, brown, blue, black, berry or purple, you're sure to find a shade you love while reading this post 1. Mac matte lipstick in stone For the past couple of fall seasons, stone has been a … Continue reading 7 dark lipsticks you might want to add to your beauty collection this fall
Come and meet the new beauty releases you need to know about
The last few weeks have seen many exciting products enter the beauty world, from colourful eyeshadow palettes to flawless foundations to beautiful highlighters with many more still to arrive, here are 9 brand new releases you need to know about Dior backstage face and body foundation (launching June 15th) Dior's backstage collection hits the shelves … Continue reading Come and meet the new beauty releases you need to know about
Your guide to colour correcting concealers
Hi sorry I've neglected my blog for a while and haven't posted, anyway back to beauty, I thought I'd talk you through the world of colour correcting concealers, many people don't know which colour to go for to suit their needs and end up buying the incorrect one so below you can learn what the … Continue reading Your guide to colour correcting concealers
How to make your own glow mist using a smashed highlighter
Glow mists are becoming a thing, perfect for summer, leaving your skin gorgeous and glowing but if you don't want to splurge you can make your own at home, this is how I made mine Don't you hate it when this happens? My becca champagne pop highlighter recently smashed when I dropped it on a … Continue reading How to make your own glow mist using a smashed highlighter
5 items you might want to add to your beauty collection this summer
Going on a summer holiday? Or even if not we're still said to have a good few hot days in England (for once) thought I'd show you a few items you might want to purchase this season 1. Nars the multiple shimmer stick They don't call it the multiple for no reason, depending on which … Continue reading 5 items you might want to add to your beauty collection this summer
7 life changing beauty hacks nobody told you about
Thought you might appreciate it if I shared some easy tricks with you that I've found work for me, thank me later 1. Rinse your nails in cold water so they dry quicker Waiting for your nails to dry really cuts into your getting ready time, to save you 10 minutes, just rinse each nail … Continue reading 7 life changing beauty hacks nobody told you about
12 common make up mistakes you might be making
As high school girls in the noughties, we all made make up mistakes, think back to foundation lines, spider lashes and racoon eyes but even today there are still mistakes people make that they don't realise they're making, here are 12 things NOT to do 1. Putting bronzer all over your entire face The idea … Continue reading 12 common make up mistakes you might be making
What did I find in my Birchbox this month? (April edit)
Firstly tell me what is Birchbox?Birchbox is a monthly subscription box, for just £10 a month you get five travel sized high end beauty goodies delivered to your door (beneficial for bloggers) so that could be a mix of make up, skincare, perfume, hair products, bath stuff or even beauty tools, another great thing about … Continue reading What did I find in my Birchbox this month? (April edit)
Your guide to BB cream
Spring is here and summer is coming which means say goodbye to foundation and say hello to BB cream but first you may want me to answer a few questions photo: Sephora's BB cream collection What exactly is a BB cream?BB cream (short for beauty balm) is like foundation but lighter so like tinted moisturiser … Continue reading Your guide to BB cream
Benefit bad gal bang mascara: is it worth the hype?
If you haven't heard about benefit's new mascara, bad gal bang, you've been living under a rock, it's a product almost every make up addict wants to get their hands on but does it live up to its name?, I received a travel size bad gal bang in last month's Birchbox and here's my take … Continue reading Benefit bad gal bang mascara: is it worth the hype?
“I only have 20 minutes to do my make up, help!” Don’t worry I have a routine for you
Slept in and late for work? In a hurry to catch a flight? Or just want to look very natural? Here's how to do your make up in less than 20 minutes and nail that no make up make up look BrowsUnfortunately you still have to do those brows, if you're lucky and your brows … Continue reading “I only have 20 minutes to do my make up, help!” Don’t worry I have a routine for you
Why you need these zoeva brushes in your life
I've wanted to try zoeva brushes for quite a while since make up artists swear by them and everyone raves about how amazing they are so when I noticed a few of my brushes needed replacing, I decided to order some zoeva ones and can say yes they are amazing, I mean I can't say … Continue reading Why you need these zoeva brushes in your life
The importance of using a make up primer
When I think back to like 2012, it makes me shudder to think I used to do my make up without using a primer first, I mean you just can't skip the primer, you just can't! Why's it important to use a primer though? After your skincare routine, before you apply your foundation, primer should … Continue reading The importance of using a make up primer
Liquid, powder or cream highlighter, which to go for?
We know you all want that glow but do you want a high impact shine or just a subtle sheen? And what kind of product do you need? Learn the difference between liquid, powder and cream highlighters and what they can do to help you achieve the glow you want Powder Powder highlighters are the … Continue reading Liquid, powder or cream highlighter, which to go for?
Iconic London sculpt and boost brow cushion – the hot new product that will change your brow game
Ive wanted to try iconic London for a while after hearing so many good things about their products especially the sculpt & boost brow cushion so I decided to treat myself If you're not familiar with cushion products, it's basically a sponge saturated in a product, the formula is a lightweight, almost watery, brow paint … Continue reading Iconic London sculpt and boost brow cushion – the hot new product that will change your brow game
7 irresistible lipsticks for spring
It is now March which means spring is approaching and dark lip season is almost over so I thought I'd show you some of the lushest lipsticks you may want to add to your collection Mac Heroine This is a famous favourite, a beautiful violet purple with a matte finish, if you love bright colours … Continue reading 7 irresistible lipsticks for spring
Yves Saint Laurent all hours foundation review
I assumed this foundation wouldn’t be for me because it is full coverage and has a matte finish and I have dry skin and have always gone for a light to medium coverage with a dewy finish but I was wrong!, it is actually amazing on my skin, i went to a YSL counter and … Continue reading Yves Saint Laurent all hours foundation review
4 make up bag essentials you won’t regret buying
I get asked pretty much every day what products I use so thought I'd share just 4 of my favourite products that I definitely will re purchase when I run out Chanel le volume waterproof mascara Best mascara I've bought so far, this one both lengthens and volumes, it also pushes your lashes up and … Continue reading 4 make up bag essentials you won’t regret buying