SKINCARE LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED | ALITTLEKIRAN

My skin is on a constant roller coaster of bad to worse to a few precious sacred moments of wow not bad back to awful again. I find skincare even more overwhelming than makeup sometimes as there are so many new products out there each claiming to be the next best thing that will solve […]

BEST TONER EVER | TEA TREE & WITCH HAZEL CLEANSING TONING LOTION REVIEW

I have tried many toners with varying success. At the start of my forage into the skincare universe I wasn’t sold on the notion of toner in the slightest, but now, years later, it is my favourite step of skincare and the one step that makes the most difference. Some of my all time holy […]

WORTH THE HYPE? | PIXI RETINOL TONIC REVIEW | ALITTLEKIRAN

The Pixi Glow Tonic (£18) and by now the Pixi Retinol Tonic is likely no stranger to you all. I have been trying the newest addition to the cult Tonic range for over a month, almost two months, now. I really wanted to give this a thorough try. I am about a third of the way […]

MY FIRST TIME GETTING A CLEANSING FACIAL WITH BLACKHEAD AND SPOT EXTRACTION

Fun story, for my sister’s wedding I really wanted to get a facial because I was noticing that my skin was looking very shit. Texture, spots, blackheads, you name it, it was a lot of work and I needed a purge. My diet was heavily saturated with chocolate because when I am stressed I need […]

REVIEW | CETAPHIL OILY SKIN CLEANSER

Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser Review: Is it the best cleanser for oily skin? As I have been running low on my Superdrug Naturally Radiant Cleanser (review here) I have since been on the hunt for a new cleanser. I love trying new things especially when it comes to skincare and recently Superdrug have had a 20% […]

REVIEW | L’OREAL SUGAR CLEAR KIWI FACE AND LIP SCRUB PURIFIES AND UNCLOGS PORES | ALITTLEKIRAN

A skincare review as promised! I actually purchased the L’Oreal Paris Smooth Sugar Clear Kiwi Face and Lip Scrub (£10) a few months ago, and I have been using it every other day for almost three months. I have probably about four uses left in my little jar, so I thought it was about time […]

#THISISSKIN BY CULT BEAUTY | UNCOVERING THE SECRETS TO GOOD HEALTHY GLOWING SKIN

Last night I was kindly invited to the This is Skin workshop hosted by Cult Beauty featuring some of their best acne-tackling brands. This workshop came about as a response to the large volumes of queries the Cult Beauty team receive regarding adult acne. The combination of stress, diet, pollution and general modern urban living […]

FAIL | L’OREAL PURE CLAY DETOX WASH REVIEW & DEMO | ALITTLEKIRAN

I don’t want to beat around the bush, if you recall I reviewed the L’Oreal Pure Clay Glow Scrub a while ago and completely fell in love with it. So much so, I just purchased a replacement and it is still just as fantastic as I recall. Because I loved it so much I thought I […]

REVIEW | L’OREAL PURE CLAY GLOW SCRUB | ALITTLEKIRAN

You guys know I am already a huge fan of the L’Oreal Pure Clay Glow Mask which I reviewed last September so when I saw this brand new skincare product on their Instagram I eagerly awaited for it to be on the shelves of my local Boots. The L’Oreal Pure Clay Glow Scrub (£4) possessed the […]

PRODUCTS TO HELP YOU COPE WITH REALLY DRY SKIN | ALITTLEKIRAN

When it comes to skincare hacks I know we’ve all heard it before: wash your makeup brushes, remove makeup before bed etc. Nothing really surprises us, unfortunately our skin can, which brings me to my current situation. My skin, out of the blue, is drier than prison bread. It has been oily/combination forever so I […]

FOUNDATION FRIDAY | CHARLOTTE TILBURY MAGIC FOUNDATION SHADE 8 REVIEW

Photo from mixedgems.co.uk I tried the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Foundation (£29.50), and thought I would share my thoughts. This foundation is available in 15 shades; continued use of this product should reduce the appearance of acne, pigmentation, large pores; redness; dark circles, birthmarks and scarring. It is said to be suitable for all skin types and all […]

M&S Skincare Haul | ALITTLEKIRAN

I have decided that my skincare routine needs supercharging immediately since my skin has been all over the place as of late. I think a lot of it is rooted in my diet, but Rome wasn’t built in a day. So far, I have downloaded a few apps and tried really hard not get sucked […]

Superdrug Face Masks | Review | ALITTLEKIRAN

Unfortunately, I don’t have perfect skin so I am constantly searching for good skincare products. I have been using the Seaweed Facial Mask from The Body Shop religiously for quite a while, but I came across an article for the Superdrug Superberry mask which was very positive. Coincidentally, the same range of masks were on […]

Foundation Friday | Maybelline Better Skin

I have had the Maybelline Super Stay Better Skin Foundation (£9) for a good few months now so I can finally do a reliable review on this product and go in-depth about what I like about it and what I don’t like about it. It is created for stressed-out skin, which is a wonderful concept, […]

Day 8 | A Must Have | ALITTLEKIRAN

This is an easy one because the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer is a winner. It is affordable, medium coverage and easy to blend. The only downside is that it comes in just four shades. The applicator is a wand and for makeup artists this may be undesirable, but you can swipe it on a palette […]

The Don’t Judge Challenge | ALITTLEKIRAN

Honestly, I thought nothing could reduce my lack of faith in humanity more so than has already happened, but yet again the universe and little idiots on social media have, naturally, proved me wrong. If you’re not familiar with the #DontJudgeChallenge that has taken off on various social media platforms, essentially it’s just teenagers drawing […]

Full Skincare Routine Under £5 | ALITTLEKIRAN

You know that feeling you get when you run out of all of your holy grail products at once and you need to replace them but the thought of approximately £100 leaving your bank account on the same day just makes you want to rob a bank. Well, I had that feeling just a few […]

Brush Cleaning 101 | ALITTLEKIRAN

No doubt about it, cleaning your makeup brushes can be quite a chore. I rarely do it as I have never seen the need for it, additionally it seems like a lot of hassle and quite high maintenance. With the amount of money you pay for brushes you kind of wish they cleaned themselves. However, […]

Current Skincare Routine | Tips for Clear Skin | ALITTLEKIRAN

I recently ran out of the majority of my skincare products, so my skincare routine has been switched up a little. I have started to become more interested in looking after my skin as I think it has a direct bearing on my confidence. But at the same time I don’t want to fritter away […]