Emily Jordan

It was my birthday last week, which inspired me to write a blog on Birthday makeup that is understated enough for the pub but also made up enough that I feel comfortable transitioning to a more vibrant evening. I started with Clinique‘Better skin’ foundation in colour Ivory 3. I’ve been trialling out a tester because I have sensitive skin and always like to test a foundation before I buy. From my experience most concession brands give out testers so you can try them out on your skin before splashing out on a quality product. This gave me a dewy, flawless base that lasted all day and well into the evening. I then used Maybelline Fit Me concealer in colour 10. I applied this under the eyes, on the sides of my nose and on the areas with blemishes. As I’m lazy, I used my Real Techniques Buffing brush which made the application of both my foundation and concealer quick and easy. Moving onto the eyes, I went for a defined brow using the Anastasia Brow Definer in medium brown (I h...

I have a bit of an obsession with beauty products. I am constantly looking for the next best skincare to test out and I love to try new products. Around 4 weeks ago, I stumbled upon “ The Ordinary ”, a mindful skincare range with a focus on simplicity. After testing out their range for 4 weeks, I thought I’d share my thoughts, and give an honest review of the effects of these products on my skin. Before I begin, I should mention my skin type to put things into context. I have dry, sensitive and slightly dehydrated skin that has the occasional monthly break out. The products I tested are for my skin type so may have different effects on different skin types. The simplistic packaging reflects the content of the products; no thrills, just the basic, most effective ingredients. The products contain some of the highest concentrated and scientifically-recognised ingredients in the beauty market and are sold at a low market price. For me, this puts a lot of the high-end brands who pu...