Top 13 Products That Every Girl Needs!

When heading to Sephora or the drugstore, one can be overwhelmed by the amount of beauty products offered in front of you. So if you want to know what to get, keep on reading!

SKINCARE. 

I think it’s really important to take care of your skin, to get a beautiful base for your makeup to be applied.

The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Wash.

 This is an amazing face wash as it cleans your skin while leaving it hydrated and soft. Doesn’t strip your skin of its natural oils!

I’m already on my second tube!

Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash.

It’s quite important to have a facial scrub as there are days in which your skin might be rough and you just want to smoothen the surface.

Drugstore brands might have coarser beads which would tear your skin and cause some issues, so do try to invest in a high end exfoliator!

Wild Rose Moisturizing and Brightening Cream. 

A moisturizer with SPF would be great as it can double up as a sunscreen as well. It’s particularly important to moisturize your skin well otherwise, your skin would try and produce more oil, leading to a breakout.

It also acts as a base for your makeup, protecting your skin from the chemicals.

MAKEUP. 

CoverGirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation. 

I personally feel that foundation is a makeup essential as you might be suffering from redness or acne. A foundation with the appropriate amount of coverage can give you an even base and give you much more confidence as you don’t have to worry about what other’s are thinking of your skin issues.

If you have great skin already, do spot treatment with a concealer and I’d recommend Maybelline Fit Me! Concealer.

NYX Automatic Eyebrow Pencil. 

Filling in your brows will do the most difference as it’s said to be the second thing a person notices of you.

Some of your brows might be sparse, so this would be perfect for making them full and filling out any empty spots.

Lorac Pro Palette.

Neutral eyeshadows are essentials as they’re perfect for everyday use, especially when you have matte and glittery shades all in a palette.

Eyeshadows can add extra definition and bring out the color of your eyes when applied correctly.

A cheaper (and smaller) alternative would be the Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Trios.

NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base.

An eyeshadow primer is important if you’re using eyeshadow as it’ll get rid of the ugly creasing and keep your eyeshadow lasting all day. Especially with the NARS eyeshadow primer, where it won’t budge at all.

NARS The Multiple.

This can double up as a lip color as well as a cheek color, which is great for reducing the amount of space taken up in your makeup bag.

There’s a highlighting effect in this as well, which can bring out a youthful glow.

Marc Jacobs Lovemarc – Lip Gel. 

Get a lipstick that makes you feel great about yourself. This will definitely boost your confidence and exude a certain aura when you get a color that makes you feel comfortable.

Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs.

This would come in handy during the summer when you’re wearing shorts and realise that you have lots of scars and ugly marks. The spray would smooth out any discolorations and give you an even base.

Marc Jacobs Daisy.

This is my favorite scent and I think it’s really important for women and girls to own a perfume. Choose one that makes you feel confident and sexy about yourself.

Get a signature scent and try not to change it, this way, whenever someone smells a scent similar to yours somewhere, they’d immediately think of you. (Especially if you’re trying to make a mark on one of your crushes.)

Nivea A Kiss of Milk & Honey Soothing Lip Care.

This lipbalm is amazing, it helps me get rid of all the dead skin (which I rub off) after being applied.

Lipbalms are important as you want your lipstick to glide over your lips easily without clinging on to any dry areas and accentuating them.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes mascara. 

Mascara’s are important as they can help open up your eyes and make you seem more awake.

Get a mascara which lengthens a lot and actually does a difference to your lashes.

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Alright! That’s all I have for today and I hope you’ve learnt something from this post.

Disclaimer : I have not been paid to recommend any of the items mentioned and all opinions are mine.

The Body Shop Haul!

So yesterday I was at the mall and I saw that The Body Shop was having a sale.

Taking a deep breath in, I just quickly and casually browsed through all the items that were on sale. Somehow, I managed to convince myself that I don’t need anything, crazy, I know!

I got really bothered by how I didn’t pick anything up so I rushed back down to the mall, hoping that the sale was still on.

Thank heavens, yes it was, so now we have a haul post!

The items were up to 70% off, ka-ching!

Cranberry Joy Body, Room and Linen Spritz.

I’ve been meaning to get this for a long time now, but somehow, I didn’t. It’s only $10 now, so of course, into my basket it went.

It doesn’t smell particularly Christmas-y, so it’s fine to use it all year long! It might be a tad too berry for some of you.

Shea and Mango Body Butters.

I bought the small ones, not knowing whether I’d like them or not. They were 2 for $10, so I thought it was a pretty good deal.

Plus since they’re small, I can find out what scents I like better and what to get more of in the future.

I bought the shea and mango scented ones, which aren’t that bad! Shea reminds me a bit of an independent woman and the mango is just sweet and pretty.

They melt into the skin relatively quickly, without leaving a film of grease on the skin, which is great!

I might just get more soon enough.

Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleaning Wipes.

I really like the Vitamin E line from The Body Shop, I have a facial wash which is amazing as it cleans my face, without leaving it totally dried out.

I thought I’d grab some facial wipes for those days where I want to freshen myself up after physical ed. This would come in handy for freshening your face and removing makeup!

Along with this, I picked up the Tea Tree Cleansing Wipes.

They were 2 for $15!

The Body Shop Seaweed Mattifying Day Cream.

These were $10 for 4, so why not pick it up, especially since I can mix it with the Apricot and Rice Finishing Mist.

I don’t exactly have oily skin, but I feel that this might come in handy for those days where I want to keep some shine out of the way.

The texture of this cream was definitely thinner than I expected, I thought it might have the consistency of a serum, since it’s “mattifying”.

But I guess it’s great that it’s quite light, so it won’t clog them pores.

Japan Apricot & Rice Finishing Mist.

The “finishing mist” enticed me the most, I have to admit. I really don’t like the powdery look I tend to get when I have makeup on, so I have been on the search for a product that can take that away.

It smells very fresh and yet a tinge of sexy, which is very interesting. Sexy in a strong woman way, following my train of thoughts?

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Alright, so that’s all I have for now, I hope you’ve enjoyed it and managed to get some ideas on what to get if you’re stepping into a Body Shop store soon!

I can see myself going back to get more items, but oh boy, I’m not being kind to my wallet at all.

Disclaimer : All photos are mine and I have not been paid to recommend any of the items mentioned above.

How To : Tumblr girl hair

So recently a reader has requested for a “tutorial” on the hairstyles that girls on tumblr have, after reading my other 2 tumblr-related posts, which you can find here. and here.

So, if you’re interested in getting a tumblr girl hairstyle, keep on reading!

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First off, there are a few categories of girls with different kinds of hairstyles.

The ballerina sock bun. 

Surfer Girl beach waves.

Classic Ombre Hair. 

Scene Girl. 

All natural hair. 

So now that we’ve categorized the different hairstyles, it’s time to get to the “how to”

BEFORE YOU START. 

All tumblr girls have long, healthy hair so if you’re lacking in that department, try some hair masks or hair care products.

Aussie 3 Minute Moist Deep Conditioner.

Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask.

It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product.

BALLERINA SOCK BUN. 

(credits to bloggetreal.com )

Here’s a video to watch, if the picture isn’t clear enough for you!

If you want a messy look, lightly run your fingers through your hair, let the sides of your hair fall and the bottom at the back.

Finish off with hairspray!

TRESemme Tres Two Hair Spray.

Aussie Instant Freeze Hair Spray.

SURFER GIRL BEACH WAVES. 

This is especially useful for those summer days, where you want to seem as though you’ve been surfing, or spending time at the beach. (When we all know you’ve been in bed with internet and pizza.)

Here’s a video on how to get beachy waves!

Not Your Mother’s Seal Salt Spray.

See? It’s really easy to get beachy waves without having to be outdoors at all!

CLASSIC OMBRE HAIR. 

This is a rather pretty look, that can go well with ANY outfit.

At one point in time, this look was everywhere and it still might be. However, sadly, not everyone can create this look.

Fails like these have been pretty common as ombre hair gained its popularity.

Here’s a video to help you get that ombre hair.

There’s also a hair dye kit that helps with an ombre effect, but sadly, I can’t find the name and link. Sorry!

SCENE GIRLS. 

Scene girls tend to have a distinct fringe and colored hair.

The volume they get is from teasing the hair.

Here’s a really good video on getting that hair.

Ion Color Brilliance Hair Color.

Splat has a good range of funky colors as well.

For hair waves that look like they’re barely there, try curling your hair the night before, so when you wake up, you’ll get a more natural look!

You can also try a curl defining hair product!

TIGI Catwalk Curls Rock. 

ALL NATURAL HAIR. 

Of course, when we say “all natural” they’re definitely not natural. Unless they’ve been blessed with amazing hair.

For the wavy / curly hair that looks natural, try a curling iron.

The Babyliss Pro Perfect Curl has been raved for giving a natural look while it being long lasting as well!

I can’t find a link for the USA, so if you see something like this, get it!

Not Your Mother’s Frizz Control Hair Cream.

Try a frizz control or ani frizz product as to smooth out any frizzes in your hair! Remember, frizzy hair is not chic and tumblr at all.

If you don’t have long luscious hair like most of the tumblr girls do, try hair extensions!

Something they might be using.

Shop All

There’s the link in which you can buy the hair extensions! Highly raved by Jaclyn Hill and Nicole Guerriero.

Though it’s quite pricey, it’s really natural!

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Alright! That’s all I have for today and I hope you’ve learnt something from this post and is inspired to get the looks mentioned above.

Enjoy!

Disclaimer : The photos aren’t mine and no copyright intended! I have not been paid to recommend any of the items above and all opinions are mine!

Window Shopping Wants.

One of those days, where I have nothing much to do on the computer and I find myself on Sephora’s website.

Here are some of the stuff that I’m eyeing on and that might perhaps be an option for you when you do some Sephora shopping!

Look at the gorgeous items. 

Urban Decay Naked 3. 

I have never lusted for Naked 1 & 2, but the thought of this palette being rose-hued just blew my mind. I need it!

YSL Touche Eclat. 

Highly raved and luxurious packaging. I’ve always wanted to try one of these but the price tag has deterred me. Absolutely in love with the packaging and I’m aware that some drugstore brands have tried making a “dupe” or “knockoff” of this. But of course, nothing can beat the feeling of using the real deal.

NARSissist Cheek Kit.

I’m a fan of NARS, (though I only own the Orgasm blush. meh.) so the thought of having a cheek kit with the amazing quality is quite exciting. Perfect for traveling.

Eve Lom Rescue Mask.

I managed to get a sample of this mask and I must say that it works wonders. Perfect for those days before a big event (or even on the day itself) and you want to look your best. I need to get my hands on this soon, there’s so many bumps on my face and it’s frustrating.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil.

I have one in the shade Rockstar and I think that it’s a great alternative to the usual black or blue. It’s so creamy and smooth, has to be my favorite eyeliner at the moment. Definitely want to own more!

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer. 

Another highly raved product, I’m amazed by the coverage it gives. Also, it’s suitable to be applied all over the face, for all kinds of imperfections, so I’m eyeing on them.

YSL Volupte Sheer Candy. 

Just… The packaging. It’s orgasmic and absolutely luxurious. Not to mention it has been raved by essiebutton and I love her taste. I can’t wait to get my hands (and lips) on this baby.

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine. 

I’m not sure if I’m going through a “phase”, but I have been rather interested in dark lips lately. Maybe it’s the grungy mode that I’m starting to get into, but I’m real digging dark lips.

NARS Sheer Glow Foundation. 

I’ve seen Tanya Burr talk about this and I’m pretty attracted by the coverage and glow that it gives. Very natural and fresh! Sadly, it’s about $82 (including the pump) over here. I might get one at the end of the year when I go to the US.

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain.

By now… You can probably tell my obsession with YSL. From their perfumes to bags, I’ve quite fancied them. And now that I’ve found out about their makeup brand, amazing. The packaging, quality and pigmentation are fantastic and I can’t wait to own more.

Dior Lip Glow. 

Apparently this changes according to your body’s temperature and gives an amazing shade of pink that is “your lips, but better”. Plus it’s a lip balm, so I won’t feel that I’m wearing anything too over the top.

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush. 

The packaging’s so sleek and cool, plus I’ve heard quite a few positive reviews about it. I like the marbleized effect of the blush and I don’t think it’s sold where I am so… Sad face! But it’s a good thing as well, or else it’ll add up to my “makeup bill”

Anastasia Tinted Brow Gel. 

I feel that this is a great option when you’re in a rush as all you have to do is run this through your brows. I’m pretty sure you can do a DIY one, but since Anastasia is a professional brand, it should be pretty good.

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Eyeliner. 

I’ve seen Ingrid (missglamorazzi) use this and I like how fine the tip is. It’ll give the nicest and most precise wings, in my opinion. The downside is that it’s waterproof. Not a fan of using a makeup remover.

Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil. 

I’ve seen Estee use this and I like how the pencil is in that shape, makes it easier for filling the brows! Plus it seems really quick too.

Diorshow Iconic Mascara. 

I love how the brush looks and of course, I trust Dior makeup. Not a fan of the packaging though, the little patterns in the background isn’t the most flattering thing ever.

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Alright! That’s all I have for today and I hope you’ve enjoyed this post, and perhaps interested in getting a couple of items that I’ve featured.

Stay tuned for my next post, where it’ll be a sequel to the how to be a tumblr girl.

Disclaimer : The photos aren’t mine (except the first) and no copyright intended! I have not been paid to recommend any of the items and all opinions are mine.

My recent #ootd’s!

If you don’t follow me on Instagram, (which you probably should – @Snickeriggles pssst) you wouldn’t have seen the few outfits that I’ve created and put together.

No one ever reads the long captions below the photos, so I figured I’d give an explanation / idea to all of you!

Let’s call this… Classy Queen. 

Cut-out crop top : Close enough!

Maxi Skirt : Here.

Shoes : Here.

Bag : Here.

Bracelets : Here.

Necklace : Here.

Perfume : Here.

Lipstick : Styletto.

Phew, I didn’t see where I saved the pictures from so I had such a hard time finding each link.

Anyways, this was inspired by rockstar / elegant ladies that I’ve seen, that has some grungy vibe to it.

With a simple top + bottom, go all out with the accessories. Get your bling blings and layer on either bracelets or necklaces. A thick necklace would do particularly well with a plain top, as it’ll instantly glam up the simple shirt.

I honestly can’t remember where half the items on here came from.

Tribal bralet + baggy pants + Lady Gaga’s perfume + studded clutch + Essie nail polish + stack rings + cat eye shades + Jeffrey Campbell shoes.

It’s a very rocker / punk feel that’s for the swagger jagger.

A short and “showy” top would balance well with a fully covered pants that’s baggy. It’ll balance the promiscuity of the overall look.

Gold will instantly funk-ify the outfit and give a slight classy vibe.

The current trend! Kimono cardigans.

I personally feel that a plain crop top / normal top and a pair of plain denim shorts will go well with the kimono cardigan as it’s usually colored and patterned, so the simplicity of the top and bottom would balance out the whirl on the cardigan.

The plain messenger bag is structured and would balance how flowy the cardigan is.

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Putting all these outfits together makes me realise how pathetic my wardrobe is.

I swear, it’s time for a wardrobe revamp. I’ll take out the clothes I won’t wear and probably donate them to the Salvation Army.

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Alright, hope you’ve enjoyed this post and stay tuned for my next post!

Also, don’t forget to follow me on Instagram.

Disclaimer : All opinions are mine and I have not been paid to recommend any of the items mentioned above.

– break –

Hi all! Thanks a lot for all the support even though I’ve left for so long. Came back and checked my stats, I’m reaching 10k views soon! Never expected for that to happen.

Anyways, I’m on a break right now, school life has taken much more time than I have expected and it’s quite tough for me to get up a post or so.

Do follow and get notifications as to when I have a new post up!

See you soon x

Birthday Wishlist!

My birthday is in 4 days and some of my relatives and friends are asking me, what I’d like to have  as a present. I figured this was a great way for me to sort my thoughts out and pass the wishlist to them!

If you’re interested in knowing what I want, carry on reading!

Doctor Martens 1460. 

Tay Bomber Jacket (Glamor Kills)

Classic Q Colorblocked Isabelle (Marc by Marc Jacobs)

Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia. 

Urban Decay Naked 3.

Alice Military Jacket (Brandy Melville)

Yup so there it is, some of the items that I really want for my birthday.

Hope this gave you some ideas for what to get when it’s yours!

Disclaimer : The pictures aren’t mine and no copyright intended! I have not been paid to recommend any of the items mentioned and all opinions are mine.

As I’ve expected, I don’t have time to blog anymore. School takes up all the time, and I need my sleep as well.

I feel bad for those of you who constantly read these posts as they are decreasing. I might be doing one last post before going on a hiatus.

I will still leave the blog open as to let all of you read the previous posts.

Thank you for all the support you have given me so far!

New Year’s Makeup!

For New Year’s, I think we should go pretty extravagant because it’s the start of a new year and we would want to look extra special.

My ideal New Year’s look would be glitter, gold and bold!

Read on to find out what products I recommend.

{ PRIMER }

Benefit The Porefessional.

 It is quite important to use a primer because you want your makeup to stay on your skin without sliding anywhere while you’re partayyying through the night!

{ FOUNDATION }

Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet + 

CoverGirl Clean Liquid Makeup.

If you’re ordering off the drugstore website, do check out CoverGirl’s website for the shade choices as drugstore.com doesn’t have quite an accurate color comparison.

{ EYEBROWS }

It’s time to go strong for this look, but not overly thick. Strong defined ones are the best, not caterpillar like.

Maybelline Define-A-Brow. 

I feel that pencil is really easy and quick, but you want a more natural look, you can try a powder instead.

Anastasia Brow Powder Duo. 

Their page comes along with advises on which shade to get!

{ EYESHADOW }

Nars Eyeshadow Primer.

Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal in Silver Strike.

This as a base will give a very nice dimension and pop to the eyes when you use your normal eyeshadow over it. Just apply it all over the lids.

Revlon ColorStay Smoky Eyeshadow Stick in Flare.

Use the lighter color all over the lid and the darker one in the crease. Feel free to build up the intensity but remember to blend well to reduce any harsh lines!

{ EYELINER }

Maybelline Gel Eyeliner.

We’re going for a winged effect!

{ MASCARA }

Maybelline Volum’ Express The Falsies.

Curl your eyelashes and apply a few coats of it!

{ CHEEKS }

Nars Powder Blush in Sin.

This gives an amazing glow and I feel that it complements the eyes very well.

{ LIPS }

Yves Saint Laurent Glossy Stain in Mauve Pigmente.

This will neutralise the whole look as the eyes were pretty smokey already and it’d be too much to have a bright lip.

Finish everything off with Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray which will allow your makeup to last throughout the entire party night.

Alright! That’s all I have for today and I hope you enjoy your New Years and I hope this has given you some ideas on what to use for your makeup!

Disclaimer : The photos aren’t mine and no copyright intended. I have not been paid to recommend any of the items mentioned and all opinions are mine!

Day to Night makeup.

Since not all of us have the luxury of time, here are some tips to how you can transform your daytime look to night!

– Try to get natural lighting as that’s the best and fluorescent lightings tend to alter the real color on your face and might cause some mistakes here and there.

-Use some eyedrops if your eye is red (especially from sitting in front of the computer) , it’ll reduce redness and make you look fresh!

– Use a brightening concealer, such as the Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat to minimize the appearance of wrinkles. Apply it between the brows to highlight and your forehead and apply it on dark circles to make you appear more awake.

– You don’t need to have another layer of foundation, a concealer will work good for imperfections and visible veins.

– Freshen your face by spraying a water spray (such as Evian Mineral Water Spray) and wait for it to dry before applying a light thin layer of loose powder. Doing away without the spray will make you appear cakey.

– Use a darker and more intense colored lipstick for the night. Dark reds and plums will look great! If you’re not comfortable with the intensity, apply a layer, pat your lips with tissue.

– Add some shimmer to your eyelids and blend it till it’s sheer. Shimmer on the browbone and the centre of the lips over lipstick will look good as well.

– Line your eyes with a dark eyeliner and apply a thin layer of eyeshadow on it so it can last through the night.

– Spray your favorite sultry and sexy scent, it’ll bring you out of working mode!

(Beyonce Midnight Heat)

(Acqua di Gioia Essenza by Giorgio Armani)

Alright! That’s all I have for today and it’s easier if you have all the products in a makeup bag so it’d be convenient for your transformation.

Stay tuned for the next post!

Disclaimer : I have not been paid to recommend any of the items mentioned and the photos aren’t mine and no copyright intended. All opinions are mine!

Inspired by Total Beauty by Stacey and Fairley.