Bliss No "Zit" Sherlock Purifying Cleanser and Toner

I picked up the Bliss 'No Zit Sherlock' purifying cleanser and toner (125ml) while I was in New York. Bliss isn't exactly the cheapest skincare brand in the UK and buying abroad makes it a little more wallet-friendly. I've been using this product since October and my breakouts have been considerably reduced - the only breakouts I get now have been from exam stress, not because of unclean skin. 

It's a cleanser and toner in one which is perfect if you don't have loads of time each morning and evening. Designed to clear clogged complexion, the formula also lessens the appearance of large pores and refines the skin's texture. What I love the most about this product is that not only does it thoroughly clean your skin, it also helps fade blemish pigmentation and also reduces redness. In a nutshell: it prevents breakouts and clears existing ones. Perfect.

The photo above was taken today - just over three months after I bought it - which shows that it lasts for ages, making it definitely worth the £18, plus the fact it works so well.

If you haven't tried it, I seriously recommend it.

Suzanna xoxo

Best of 2012

I just wanna start of by saying happy new year!

My posts will lack during January because of my exams so I thought I would do a pretty extensive blog post reviewing all my favourite products (as well as books, movies and music favourites) of 2012 today. Links are added to reviews :)

Best eyeshadows (palette): Urban Decay Naked 2
Best mascara: Rimmel Volume Flash Scandal Eyes or Clinique High Impact
Best pencil liner: Avon Supershock or MAC Stubborn Brown or Rimmel Scandal Eyes in Nude
Best liquid liner: Maybelline Master Precise
Best eyeshadow base: MAC Paint Pots
Best eye lash glue: Revlon Precision Lash Adhesive
Best eyebrow product: Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Ash

I'm not a lip product fan, the only lip products I use are MAC lipsticks. My favourites, and most used, during 2012 have been: Myth or Hue or Honeylove or Sunny Seoul.

Best liquid foundation: Esteé Lauder Double Wear in Fresco and Desert Beige
Best powder foundation: NARS Powder Foundation in Fiji
Best primer: Smashbox Photofinish
Best concealer: Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection in Fair
Best bronzer: NARS Laguna
Best blush: Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed
Best powder: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Medium Plus

Best volumising product: TRESemmé Volume and Lift Mousse
Best dry shampoo: TRESemmé Instant Refresh
Best heat protector: TRESemmé Keratin Smooth
Best treatment: Moroccan Oil or Leo Bancroft Instant Sleek or Kerastase Nectar Thermique or Macadamia Oil
Best straightening balm: Redken Power Tame 16 or Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum

Best self tanner: St Moriz Mousse in Dark
Best face moisturiser: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Gel
Best body moisturiser: Shea body butter from The Body Shop
Best hand cream: L'Occitane
Best universal cream: E45 or Sudocrem (not pictured)
Best acne/red skin treatment: Mario Badescu Control Cream

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Favourite books of the year

- The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

- Unwind by Neal Shusterman

- Holy Bible (ESV)

- The Dog Stars by Peter Heller

Favourite movies (and shows) of the year

- Project X

- Ted

- Sherlock, both series

Favourite albums of the year

- Born To Die: Paradise Edition by Lana Del Rey

- Take Me Home by One Direction

- Life is Elsewhere by Little Comets

- Babel by Mumford & Sons

- Channel Orange by Frank Ocean

- What's The Story (Morning Glory)? by Oasis

So thats all of my favourite things of 2012. I hope you had an amazing year and I hope that the new year brings you happiness and lots of laughs.

Suzanna xo

Tumblr

Screen shot of my Tumblr

Just thought I'd talk about Tumblr for a bit. Even if you don't have an account I'm pretty sure 99.9% of people know about the photo/gif sharing website.

       The first account I made was called jan0skiansf0rever which, funnily enough, is still live. It was/is dedicated to the Janoskians and it became really popular - currently it has over 103,000 views. I liked sharing photos and gifs of the boys and I started creating my own when I got bored, it was fun. But liking the Janoskians was a phase and, now I don't really like them so that Tumblr wasn't fun anymore.

I then created my current Tumblr, un-orth0doxxx, where I reblog photos (and the occasional gif) of skater boys, quotes, imagery (scenery and locations) and fashion. My layout is really simple and I have 4 columns to fit more pictures on. I really love it. I have the Tumblr app on my phone (even though it is really shit) so I'm constantly reblogging.

If you don't have Tumblr, you should just to try it out. *Warning: it's INSANELY addictive. You wouldn't think it would be when you first get it - I was like "meh, this is lame" but once you start getting the hang of it and customising your layout, it is so addictive. I wouldn't recommend using it over exam periods!*.

And if you have Tumblr, follow me and I'll follow you back regardless.

Suzanna xo

I hope you had a very merry christmas :)

Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs

Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs, £7.49 (on sale!)

A cult favourite of Kim Kardashian, the Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs instant self tanner is extremely popular.  

It comes in four shades (light, medium, tan and deep) and provides legs with a "beautifully long-lasting tan." In more depth: the product is designed to cover freckles, veins and imperfections; enhance skin tone; leaves skin silky smooth and is long-lasting. The aerosol can delivers a light mist of colour over the skin that is buildable to the desired depth of colour. 

The can tells to apply the product directly onto the palms of your hand, then to massage it into the skin. When I tried this originally it didn't work. I wasn't pleased with the results - it was uneven and patchy and just not nice. When I tried it for a second time, I sprayed the product into a tanning mitt and then applied it like you would normally do. This worked SO much better! It was streak-free, even and looked incredibly natural. 

It dried fairly quickly, however it does wash off easily. I'd recommend using this before a night out as it starts to look "fake" after you shower. One thing I dislike about this product is the smell and feel of it. It can feel tacky and, as for the smell, its not very pleasant (as are most self tanners, though). Despite this, I'll mostly likely repurchase.

Suzanna xo

Leo Bancroft Instantly Sleek Smoothing Serum

Leo Bancroft Instantly Sleek Smoothing Serum, £4

Honestly, I've never heard of Leo Bancroft before. I randomly picked it up in Tesco and I am so glad I did. The "instantly sleek smoothing serum" is designed for frizzy hair to keep it under control. I don't have frizzy hair, but I do have little fly-aways - and I hate using hairspray so I thought I'd give this a whirl. And I love it. It's lightweight, you only need the tiniest amount, smells good and does what it's meant to do. Perfect.

I've just looked at their website and I've found that every single product Leo Bancroft sells is £4. Four freaking pounds, each. If I was you, I'd definitely check out their products, and at four quid each you can't go wrong with trying!

Suzanna xo

7 days until the world ends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh and 11 days until Christmas, whatever.