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 […]

MARCH LOW BUY | THE ONLY THING I BOUGHT LAST MONTH BARE MINERALS MATTE MINERAL FOUNDATION | ALITTLEKIRAN

I start every post the same now, sorry it has been a while. The classic excuse is coming: “I have a lot going on in my personal life”, which sounds like such a cop out but it is honestly making it hard to focus and even harder for me to stay motivated. There are a […]

MAKEUP REVOLUTION CONCEAL & DEFINE FOUNDATION OILY SKIN REVIEW | ALITTLEKIRAN

As promised this is the Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Foundation* Review. I picked up the shade F10.5, described as being for “medium skin tones with a warm golden undertone”. I do have the Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Concealer* in shade C10 as well. I don’t consider this to be a perfect match for my […]

FROM HATE TO LOVE | RETRYING THE HOURGLASS VANISH SEAMLESS FINISH FOUNDATION STICK | ALITTLEKIRAN

So I plan to post a video on this as well (which will be here if it exists) but let’s see if that actually happens, but today we are talking about the Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Stick Foundation* (£42), which will soon be sold in a liquid format as well. The shade I use is […]

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 […]

REVIEW | EX1 INVISIWEAR LIQUID FOUNDATION WITH SWATCHES & TUTORIAL/DEMO | ALITTLEKIRAN

Between September and April I have accumulated numerous foundations as they are my favourite product, aside from eyeshadow palettes, to review. Finally, I am getting around to actually talking about them on my blog, on the plus side this means I have used them long enough to provide a proper in-depth tutorial. The foundation to […]

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 | LORD & BERRY SCULPT AND CONTOUR CREAM BRONZER IN SUN TAN AND CREAM BLUSH IN HONEY SWATCHES | ALITTLEKIRAN

Lord & Berry is not a brand I have seen, read or heard much about to be honest apart from the occasional editorial and blog post that floats my way. I don’t know what shops they are sold in or how they came about so in case you are in the same boat as me […]

#WINTERISHERE | WINTER SKIN SAVIOURS + NOVEMBER BEAUTY FAVOURITES | ALITTLEKIRAN

December has arrived, in fact we are three days deep in December so you are fully sanctioned to freak out. Have any of you started your Christmas shopping? I need to get a move on, December is the month of birthdays for me as well so it is imperative that I get my shit together […]

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 […]

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 […]

WEAR WITH ME | YSL ALL HOURS FULL COVERAGE MATTE LIQUID FOUNDATION REVIEW WITH TIME STAMPS | ALITTLEKIRAN

Brand New YSL Beauty All Hours Foundation Review The new YSL All Hours Foundation is supposed to be the foundation that will take you from day to night with no touch ups and no fuss. It sounds pretty perfect. I ordered a free sample of the YSL All Hours Full Coverage Liquid Foundation (£33.50) via So […]

NEW PROD | SMASHBOX STUDIO SKIN SHAPING FOUNDATION STICK FOUNDATION WITH SWATCHES OF ALL 16 SHADES | ALITTLEKIRAN

Sometimes I just want to talk about new products, this particular product is already available in the US. You can get it here at Sephora and here at Smashbox US for $42 and I am talking about the Smashbox Studio Skin Shaping Foundation Stick that aims to provide a foundation and a soft contour all […]

REVIEW | NYX SHINE KILLER PRIMER

T-zone shine is the bane of my existence. I have always thought primers were little more than a gimmick and as a result completely unnecessary, but there are so many YouTubers and bloggers who swear by certain primers so why not try one? I believe Jackie Aina mentioned the NYX Shine Killer Primer (£11) as being […]

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 […]

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 […]

REVIEW | CLEAN & CLEAR BLACKHEAD CLEARING WASH AND MASK | ALITTLEKIRAN

I want clear skin more than I want to wake up with a body like Gigi Hadid so, although I don’t have too many blackheads, anything from the Clean & Clear range sounds good to me as clean and clear skin is my ultimate goal. The Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing 2 in 1 Wash […]

TWO REVIEWS | MAYBELLINE DREAM BRONZE BB CREAM AND FIT ME MATTE + PORELESS FOUNDATION | ALITTLEKIRAN

Two Maybelline reviews today: Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless (£6) #130 Buff Beige and Maybelline Dream BB Bronze Cream (£7) in Medium/Deep. Matte + Poreless is created with normal to oily skins in mind i.e. perfect for me. The foundation comes in a disappointing six shades and although Buff Beige is slightly too late for me […]

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 […]

Makeup Tip | Bicarbonate Soda | ALITTLEKIRAN

This is a simple yet life-changing tip that I mentioned briefly in my last post on my purple smoky eye look. This is an amazing trick for anyone with an oily T-zone or for those who always find their makeup disappearing by the end of the night. I have tried and tested this product and […]

Purple Eyes | MOTD | ALITTLEKIRAN

Forgive me for the quality of this photo, I know it’s poor it was taken via Snapchat in the car. Ignore the power of my resting bitch face and if you like the makeup, please keep reading for details. It did a really good job of lasting the entire day even with my oily/combination skin […]

Superdrug Haul | Drugstore Powders | ALITTLEKIRAN

Superdrug is one of my favourite stores to shop in, because it is inexpensive, always has offers on and provides a 10% Student Discount as well as allowing customers to earn points on their Beauty Cards. I do, however, wish they had more shades available in store and that staff were more easily accessible for […]