Skincare Tag!

Hi Everyone!

I read a great post yesterday on Ramblings of a Beauty Bird, which is one of the blogs that I regularly follow. This post was a 'Skincare Tag' and had some questions about your skincare regime and the types of products that you use or would like to try. I must admit I get a bit stuck in a skincare rut and don't change my products too often for fear of a breakout, so it's been really great to read about other people's favourite products and skincare tips.

Not to be left out, I have included my own Skincare Tag below. If you are interested in reading Beauty Bird's original post, here's the link and I would definitely recommend it!

Ramblings of a Beauty Bird- Skincare tag



Garnier Makeup Remover Gel, Clearasil Rapid Action Pads, Avene Eau Thermale, No.7 Gentle Toner, Blistex Medplus lipbalm, Deborah lipstick in No. 10



Describe your skincare routine in five words.

Quick!, Cleanse, Exfoliate, Moisturise, Lipbalm

What's your skin type?

I unfortunately suffer from oily skin which I have long been in denial about! I don't often get spots but need to exfoliate regularly to unclog my pores.

What's your favourite skincare product?

I tend to stick to 'drugstore' skincare products and don't often splash out on big purchases, but I really love Bliss' Peeling Groovy Facial Serum as it instantly brightens and evens out my skin- when I first tried it I couldn't stop staring at my skin in the mirror, I swear it made such a huge difference!

Top Blemish Zapper?

Hmm to be honest I don't often use specific spot-treatment products but have heard great things about Freederm Fast Track Gel- one of my friends swears by it. Personally I like to use Clearasil Rapid Action Pads every night before bed to exfoliate my skin and prevent blackheads. They are brilliant and leave my skin feeling squeaky clean!

Face Wipes Yay or Nay?

Nay! I use them if I have to, like when I am staying at friends houses or at festivals, but personally I don't like them at all as I find most brands are either too harsh on the skin or don't remove makeup that well. I would always try to cleanse with cotton wool and eye-makeup remover and follow up with my Clearasil Rapid Action Pads.

Toner Yay or Nay?

I used to be a devoted toner user and would never miss a night, but recently I've slightly lost my love for it. When I do use it I tend to choose No.7's Soft and Soothed Gentle Toner, which is really soothing and doesn't aggravate my oily skin (even though it claims to be for normal to dry skin types). I may try and alternate my toning with my exfoliating pads as I do love how clean and fresh it leaves skin feeling.

High end skincare or high end makeup?

Definitely high-end makeup! I watched a programme recently that investigated various high end moisturisers and cleansers and their ingredients. In most cases they found that the basic chemical ingredients were the same for high and low end products, but the higher end products just invested in more expensive fragrances and packaging. I don't mean to say that this is always the case or that the same can't be said for cosmetics as well in some cases, but in my experience I find that there is more of a noticeable difference between high and low end quality in makeup rather than skincare- please feel free to challenge me on this though!

What's the most unusual skincare product you've tried?

I'm not sure if this really classifies as 'unusual', but I really love Garnier's 2in1 Makeup Remover Purifying Gel and I had to mention it somewhere! This is quite an unusual product in that I haven't found any others that work in quite the same way. This gel you just splash on your face with water as you would a normal cleanser, and it does an amazing job at not only cleansing, but also removing all makeup (including waterproof mascara!). I was really amazed when I first tried this as it is perfect for late nights or days when you're too tired for a full cleansing routine, and not as fiddly as using eye make-up remover and cotton pads. I will do a full review on this soon!

You're in a French pharmacy and can only pick one item- what is it?

I would probably try and go for something from a French make-up brand that we can't get over here in the UK. When I am in Europe I like to pick up a few goodies from cosmetics brands like Deborah and Sephora, as I used to love their products when I was living in Madrid! I also really like French brand Eau Thermale Avene and I have been using their Thermal Water Spray a lot in this hot weather to keep my skin hydrated, so I would probably need to stock up!

Tell us your top skincare tip

Now this may seem really obvious, but make sure you know your skin! As I said earlier, I was in denial for ages about my oily skin, and now that I have embraced it and started buying oil free products it has made such a difference! I think the main reason it took me so long was because I haven't always had oily skin, and it's important to remember that your skin type can change- not just in the long term but on a weekly basis. No two people will have skin that behaves in the exact same way, so pay attention to your skin, give it what it needs and find trusted products that work for you- that's probably the best tip I can give!

If any of you fancy doing the same skincare post then consider yourselves tagged! I would love to read all about your favourite skincare products, particularly if you suffer from oily skin, so let me know if you do :)

Anyway, that's about it! One final thing before I go- I know that this is predominantly a beauty blog but I also love a bit of fashion talk, and so I thought I'd share a pic of my outfit for work today. I absolutely love these trousers that I bought last Autumn from Mango, and they're quite airy and thin so perfect for the hot weather we're having! I had lots of compliments from the ladies on these, but the blokes were mostly being sarky and asking why I'd come to work in my pjs... can't have it all I guess! 

Rosie x

Sorry for the blatent toilet selfie! Cringe...

Liebster Award!

Hi Everyone!

Yesterday I got nominated for a Liebster Award by the wonderful Emily at What Em Loves and I'm absolutely thrilled! If you have been following my page then you will know that I am pretty new to this blogging lark, and it means so much to me to receive some recognition from my fellow bloggers and to feel like I'm not just sending my ramblings out into the endless aether that is the internet. Thank you so much to Emily for nominating me, and if you have not yet checked out her blog then you definitely should!

So, what is this 'Liebster Award' I hear you ask?

The Liebster Award is an award for young blogs with less than 200 followers. The nominees are chosen by other bloggers that have also been nominated for the award, and is a great way to share new blogs with the rest of the blogging community. There are a few rules though that all of the nominees must stick to, and they are as follows:

Rule 1) You must link back to the person that nominated you.

Rule 2) Post 11 random facts about yourself.

Rule 3) You must answer the 11 questions given to you by the nominee before you.

Rule 4) You must then pick 11 bloggers (with under 200 followers) to be nominated.

Rule 5) You must come up with 11 questions for your nominees to answer.

Rule 6) You must let your nominees know that they've been nominated on their blog.

Sounds easy enough! Let's give it a go..

11 Random Facts About Me:

1) I've had a weird fear of seaweed ever since my brother pushed me out of a dinghy and into a load of it when we were kids.

2) My car is nicknamed The Cranberry.

3) I bruise like a peach- I rarely manage a day without finding a new one.

4) I sometimes bite my nails.

5) I am a total shopaholic, to the point that it's almost scary.

6) I was the Star of Bethlehem in my Reception year nativity play.

7) I passed my Grade 1 Fencing exam at secondary school (as in the sport, not the act of putting up fences!)

8) I dream pretty much every night- and they're usually pretty weird.

9) My favourite childhood toy was a cuddly killer whale from Seaworld called Shamu.

10) My boyfriend is probably a better cook than I am..

11) But I win hands down in the baking department!

Emily's Questions:

1) What is your favourite season for fashion?

This is an easy one for me- it has to be Spring/Summer. I love Summer clothes even if I don't get much of an opportunity to wear them, and always end up stocking up on loads of bold prints, bright colours and bikinis that will only get 1 wear and then spend the rest of their lives forgotten at the back of my underwear drawer.

2) Chocolate or sweets?

Chocolate every time (although I do love Haribo Tangfastics!). I'm the sort of person that will always choose the most sickly, chocolatey thing on the dessert menu.

3) Is there a beauty rule that you preach but don't practice?

Good question! I try not to preach things I don't practice but there are plenty of beauty rules I don't follow. For example, I am terrible at using toner and rarely bother with it if I'm honest! Also, I always pluck above my eyebrows- cardinal sin I know!

4) What is your favourite eye cream?

Clinique Even Better Eyes is great for evening out dark circles after a heavy night, or Garnier Eye Roll-on for eyecare with an inbuilt concealer. Benefit Erase Paste is without a doubt my favourite concealer for the general eye area though (sorry, not an eye cream I know!).

5) When do you feel most relaxed?

Probably at home with my feet up, a glass of wine and a bit of Eastenders. Actually, Eastenders is not particularly relaxing is it?! A good film maybe instead. I always feel really relaxed at my parents' house as well; preferably in the garden in the sunshine.

6) Where is your favourite place to shop?

This is such a difficult one! I love Zara, H&M and ASOS for clothes- if ASOS had a store I'd probably never leave. For makeup I love Boots obviously, or else just wandering around the beauty counters at House of Fraser or Debenhams. I allow myself 1 or 2 new Topshop purchases a month, and I love to browse brands like Sandro, Carvela, Reiss and Ted Baker.

7) How many make-up products do you use on a daily basis?

I did a post recently called 'How Much Does Your Face Cost' which showed me just how many products I use on a normal day! Today I'm using primer, foundation, 2 types of concealer, eyeshadow, bronzer, highlighter, blush, eyebrow powder, mascara, eyeliner, lipbalm and lipstick- phew! It sounds like a lot but I'm not someone who won't step outside without a full face of makeup on.

8) What are your favourite type of blogposts to read?

Another good question! My favourite type would be reviews of new products so I can plan what to get my hands on next, but I've also picked up so many great tips and hidden gems since I started blogging. I read a fantastic post about how to clean your makeup brushes recently- things like that are really useful. I'm also really into nail art posts at the moment.

9) How did you come up with your blog name?

I wish I had a great answer to this one, but I don't. I wanted something that reflected me, and the fact that these are my own thoughts and opinions. Everything that you read on my blog is a reflection of me, so that's how I came up with It's All Just Rosie.

10) What made you want to start blogging?

I'd been wanting to start a blog for ages but just lacked the commitment to see it through. It's quite tough at the start when you have no followers to keep that momentum going, but following other bloggers like Chloe Morello and Tanya Burr was so inspiring to me and I knew I had to give it a go or be forever kicking myself!

11) Would you rather... Never paint your nails or never wear lipstick/gloss?

I'd rather never paint my nails! I have a huge lipstick collection and the thought of never using any of them again doesn't bear thinking about. I often leave my nails au naturel (mostly out of pure laziness) but my lips?! NEVER!

I hope you enjoyed reading my responses! Now, onto my nominations:

By Lauren J - A blog that combines beauty, lifestyle and cooking- what's not to love?!

Lizzie at Lux Rose - An awesome fashion blog, love Lizzie's style!

Kat at Made Up by Make Up - Beautiful make-up posts and tutorials

Anna at The Life of a Fashion Nerd - Anna blogs about all sorts and her blog is so pretty!

Emma at The Brunette Beauty Blogger - A make-up and beauty blog for the best drugstore products

Pretty Gloss -  A lifestyle and beauty blog with loads of great reviews and gorgeous photos

Sophie at Miss Sophie Rose - Great lifestyle blog, I love reading what Sophie's been up to!

Sorry that there is only 7 but it took me sooo long to choose and unfortunately some of my other nominations had already received the Liebster Award.

So ladies, my questions to you are:

1) How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

2) What has been your best blogging experience so far?

3) What would be your perfect meal?

4) What would your 1 piece of advice be to other new bloggers?

5) What is your all-time favourite foundation?

6) Who would you most like to be stuck in a lift with?

7) What is your most prized possession?

8) Which do you buy more of- shoes or jewellery?

9) What haircare products do you use?

10) How would your friends describe your style?

11) What is top of your bucket list?

Thanks to all of my nominees for making such awesome blogs that I love to read, I look forward to checking out your answers!

Rosie x