REVIEW | CHARLOTTE TILBURY CHARLOTTE’S MAGIC SERUM CRYSTAL ELIXIR | ALITTLEKIRAN

What it is: The Charlotte Tilbury Magic Serum Crystal Elixir is a “refining serum” that you apply after cleansing and before moisturiser. It can be used day and night and claims to improve the appearance of skin and your makeup application. It’s USP is that it is marketed as an “all-in-one” product as it has […]

BOOTS SKINCARE HAUL & FIRST IMPRESSIONS | ALITTLEKIRAN

The time is passing so quickly it’s startling, I have had this post in the works for weeks. It was just supposed to be a haul but by the time I remembered to post I had already tried them all so thought I would squeeze some first impressions/mini reviews in for you. Let me know if […]

HOW TO BATTLE THE WINTER BLUES

I definitely identify as more of a winter person than a summer person, I would pick the cold over the hot any day of the week, but the one thing I cannot stand about winter is the severe and chronic lack of daylight in my life during these cold months. I love scarves, a brisk […]

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 […]

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 […]

HUDA BEAUTY N.Y.M.P.H. FACE & BODY HIGHLIGHT BUT NOT YOUR MAMA’S PANTYHOSE

Summer is coming, so the pursuit of the perfect glowing skin is ongoing. To the rescue, Huda Beauty are releasing a brand new body highlighter to give you the goddess-like skin you have been craving, jokingly called N.Y.M.P.H (£40) which stands for Not Your Mam’s Panty Hose this face and body highlight will make you visible from outer […]

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 […]

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE | 10 GREAT BEAUTY GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS | ALITTLEKIRAN

At first my plan was to do a Holiday Gift Guide for specific people like Mum or Dad, and believe me that is coming, but in case you are interested, maybe you have similar taste to me, here are some items I would be happy to receive this Christmas, and by extension most beauty lovers. […]

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 […]

SEPTEMBER FAVOURITES

Is this real life? Am I actually posting a favourites post on the 1st of the ensuing month. Have I finally got my shit together? Absolutely not, but I felt like doing a favourites post so here we are. I haven’t been wearing much makeup at all recently but do have some products I want […]

NEW GLOSSIER ZIT STICK ACNE SPOT TREATMENT | ALITTLEKIRAN

Glossier is a relatively new but popular brand that is known for its minimalist and functional approach to fresh faced makeup, releasing a plethora of skincare and makeup products the latest to  grace the US website is the Zit Stick ($14). For now only available to purchase in US and Canada, the Zit Stick is […]

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 […]

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 […]

#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 […]

JANUARY 2018 BEAUTY FAVOURITES | ALITTLEKIRAN

January was simultaneously long and short for me, it was real rough for a minute there. I really want to do a Favourites every month this year so here are the products I have been using and loving for the past month and maybe longer. I am not going to go into too much detail […]

THE UNUSUAL WAY I USE THE ORDINARY 5% CAFFEINE + ECGC EYE SOLUTION REVIEW | ALITTLEKIRAN

Today’s post concerns The Ordinary Caffeine 5% Solution (£6). I have only recently delved into the world of The Ordinary and have literally fallen hard for everything I have tried so far. My sister actually purchased this solution, after some prompting from myself, as I have heard it is exceptional for prominent dark circles. I […]

#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 […]

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 […]

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 […]