JANAURY FAVOURITES | MAKEUP EDITION

What? January is over. How? The first month of 2020 has flown by, I already know that 2020 is going to be over in a blink. For the first time I have an avalanche of plans booked months in advance and it makes me feel so grown up. I thought a great way to end […]

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 […]

REVIEW | SOAP & GLORY ULTIMELT DEEP PURIFYING HOT CLOTH CLEANSER

I am so excited to start blogging again, so I hope you all welcome me back with open arms, let;s skip all the excuses shall we and just jump in to the post. Cleansers are the skincare product I seem to run out of the quickest, I feel like I am always in need of […]

TATCHA SILK CANVAS PRIMER DRUGSTORE DUPE ELF PORELESS PUTTY PRIMER | ALITTLEKIRAN

The Tatcha Silk Canvas Primer ($52) has been on my wishlist forever, Tatcha is very popular amongst the US beauty community in particular Tati Westbrook, Jeffree Star and Jaclyn Hill who all have deep pockets for bougie primers and have spread that infatuation to the masses. Unfortunately, getting your hands on Tatcha products in the UK […]

WHAT I GOT FOR CHRISTMAS HAUL 2018

Huda Beauty New Nude Eyeshadow Palette and Smoke and Smudge, Build and Blend Dual-Ended Eyeshadow Brushes Hope you all had a good Christmas and New Year, I thought I would share some gifts I got this Christmas. I know that there are mixed opinions surrounding posts/videos like this, but this is all in the name […]

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% […]

FAIL | NYX COSMETICS SCULPT & HIGHLIGHT FACE DUO ALMOND & LIGHT | ALITTLEKIRAN

I really wanted a do-it-all 2-in-1 highlight and contour concealer for my sister’s wedding. I see the NYX Cosmetics Sculpt & Highlight Face Duo all over social media in those cool little Instagram makeup tutorials and these muas make it look quite effective so when I went to Boots last week I picked one up. […]

REVIEW & SWATCHES | THE BODY SHOP SKIN DEFENCE MULTI-PROTECTION ESSENCE SPF50 | ALITTLEKIRAN

The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi-Protection Essence (£17/£21) was everywhere when it came out a few years ago, and as always I am significantly late to the party. This SPF 50 essence is designed to be used under foundation and after normal moisturiser, specifically for protection against the environment and harmful sun rays. It contains […]

SUPERDRUG NATURALLY RADIANT BRIGHTENING HOT CLOTH CLEANSER AND GLYCOLIC OVERNIGHT PEEL REVIEW | ALITTLEKIRAN

A few months ago I was watching somebody’s skincare routine online, potentially Carli Bybel’s, and she mentioned that she used a cleanser first because she didn’t want to go in with a scrub to remove her makeup as it would be like rubbing all that dirt into her face. I have no idea what truth […]

NOTD | RIMMEL LONDON PRECIOUS STONES NAIL POLISH RUBY CRUSH REVIEW | ALITTLEKIRAN

I can’t believe Christmas has been and gone already but alas I hope you all had a brilliant day and that your celebrations are ongoing. Happy Boxing Day to all. This post is for all the nail polish lovers out there, I actually picked up a few shifts over Christmas (double money!) and as a […]

NEW £10 FOUNDATION | MODELS OWN 2-IN-1 PRO FOUNDATION STICK WITH A BUILT-IN PRIMER ALL 15 SWATCHES

The new Pro Foundation Sticks from Models Own dropped on November 3rd, so I am a little late to this party. I feel like foundation sticks are having a big moment right now, most brands seem to be rolling them out since the Makeup Forever Ultra HD Foundation Stick. Stick foundations typically are not well […]

STILA MAGNIFICENT METAL DUPE? | NEW COLOURPOP SUPERNOVA SHADOWS ALL SWATCHES & MORE | ALITTLEKIRAN

Image Source: temptalia.com The ColourPop Supernova Shadows are $7 each and there are currently 5 shades available, but I am sure they will expand on this dependent on consumer reaction. When I first heard about these I got especially excited because I thought finally our prayers have all been answered and there is a drugstore […]

REVIEW | NIVEA DAILY ESSENTIALS GENTLE EXFOLIATING FACIAL SCRUB | ALITTLEKIRAN

Finding great skincare products for little money is the entire purpose of my existence I feel like. The Nivea Daily Essentials Gentle Exfoliating Scrub (£4) was a pure accidental discovery as it was sitting pretty on my bathroom shelf back home when I went to visit last week. It is a glorious product, for so many […]

AUTUMN LIP EDIT | FROM NUDES TO METALLICS

Strangely, it feels more like summer today, the sun is shining so bright outside. The palette you see in these photos is the eyeshadow palette I have been using every single time I do my makeup. The Beauty Bakerie Naeopolitan Eyes Cream Palette (£40) is so gorgeous and comprises a unique selection of beautiful autumnal colours, a […]

REVIEW & SWATCHES | NEW BOURJOIS ROUGE VELVET THE LIPSTICK ALL 12 SHADES | ALITTLEKIRAN

I was supposed to post this a few days ago but I have been having trouble with Instagram lately so my mind has been preoccupied. I can’t get into my account and I am extremely worried that I have lost it completely. I have no idea what is going on but this recent dilemma has […]

BEST BEAUTY BLENDER DUPE | B. BEAUTY AT SUPERDRUG LATEX FREE BLENDING SPONGE

The beauty blender is here to stay, it is one of the few products that has managed to stick around and for good reason. It is such a popular tool for professionals and novices alike, but at £16 a pop, or $20 if you live in the States, it can definitely add up. Hence, like […]

FIRST IMPRESSIONS | VEGAN MAKEUP LINE B. BEAUTY AT SUPERDRUG

The only product I have tried from B. Makeup is their sponge which is such a great dupe for the beauty blender. It is shaped the exact same, super soft, gorgeous texture and costs only £5. I was contacted by a member of their PR team who kindly offered to send me some of their revamped […]

3 FOR 2 | FAVOURITE SUMMER BARRY M GELLY HI-SHINE NAIL PAINTS

Go-to Summer Nail Shades: Barry M Gelly Nail Paints Prickly Pear or Lilac, Peanut Butter, Acai Smoothie I have been lacking in motivation lately and I am not sure why. Fortunately, I have been catching up on some sleep which is fantastic but is only making me feel more tired. In spite of not being […]

GO-TO SUMMER FOUNDATIONS FOR EVERY OCCASION

Finding a good foundation that can withstand the heat, sweat and humidity summer brings can be a tough challenge. I have rounded up the four base products that I love to use in the summer for every occasion. Whether you need a foundation that photographs well, lasts all day, controls oil, gives you sun protection […]

HOT OR NOT | BLANK CANVAS COSMETICS BRUSHES & AIRBRUSH BLENDER SPONGE BEAUTY BLENDER DUPE?

Do you know how much I love makeup brushes? Because it’s a lot and I own a lot but I keep adding more. Blank Canvas Cosmetics sent me a generous box of makeup brushes, beauty sponges that look just like the beauty blender and even their Master Series Palette and words cannot express how happy […]

MARCH FAVOURITES & FAILS | MAKEUP BEAUTY SKINCARE

Heads up: this is the longest post ever, sincerest apologies. I took a break from doing monthly favourites for a spell. Not because I don’t love writing them – they are actually one of my favourite – but because I never have my shit together by the end of the month. I always want to […]

3 FOR 2 | L’OREAL PARIS HAUL TOTAL COVER FOUNDATION VOLUMINOUS MASCARA INFALLIBLE GEL EYELINER | ALITTLEKIRAN

As most of you know most drugstores offer 3 for 2 deals all the time, meaning that everytime I walk into either Boots or Superdrug I always talk myself into buying 2 extra products that I don’t need. I thought it would be different and hopefully somewhat interesting to share what I got, so if […]

POREFESSIONAL DUPE? | MAYBELLINE BABY SKIN INSTANT PORE ERASER PRIMER REVIEW

Primer tends to be hit and miss for most people, the only primer I had ever really tried is the Benefit Porefessional (£23.40) which costs a pretty penny let me tell you, so I thought okay I like pore-filling, smoothing primers. They tend to be my go-to and I scoured the aisles of Superdrug and Boots […]

US SEPHORA & DRUGSTORE BEAUTY HAUL & FIRST IMPRESSIONS | FT. KAT VON D TARTE COSMETICS COVERGIRL DR BRANDT IT COSMETICS L’ANCOME | ALITTLEKIRAN

US Sephora Beauty Haul: CoverGirl Super Fibers mascara, Dr Brandt Pores No More Refining Primer, L’ancome Teint idole Foundation Stick, Tartelette in Bloom, It Cosmetics CC+ SPF Cream and Kat Von D Lock It Setting Powder As you all know, I went to the US a few weeks ago and amassed a few beauty products […]