Nivea Lip Balm review

Hello Everyone!

As I've been spending a lot of time at home and I've not really gone out much this week I haven't been wearing much makeup. I have however been quite reliant on lip balm! 

Obviously I've always used lip balm but as it's summer here in Australia I've been using it a lot more. Mainly because lipstick just never lasts because I'm constantly sipping on water. What I'm struggling to say is I love lip balm and I want to rave about it! 

You may have actually tried this lip balm, it is very popular.

 Nivea Repair and Protection!

This is very much a thick lip balm. As soon as you put it on you know it's there. If you do apply a generous amount you can actually build up a decent shine which is always nice. 

I like this lip balm because I can be rather forgetful. By that I mean I won't remember to reapply lip balm until my lips are chapped and it's never fun. So, with this it will stay on for a decent amount of time which allows for my forgetful brain to register that I need to reapply! 

The packaging is also very nice. Just pull, twist and apply! I know that all lip products are usually like this but the size of the lid makes it harder to lose. I have actually lost a lot of lids in my time.. This is a nice change! 

I would also like to mention a second lip balm I would highly recommend! 

Baby Lips!

I actually have all of the baby lips range but these 2 are by far my favourite for summer! Protecting Berry and Soothing Cherry. These are much glossier and are flavoured, which you can probably tell by the names. I just love these as well! 

Prices! 

Nivea 

UK: 2.59AUSTRALIA: $3.39

USA: $2.49 

Baby Lips 

UK: -
AUSTRALIA: $3.39

USA: $3.99 

I'm sorry this post was a little boring but I have honestly just been obsessed with lip balm lately! Tell me in the comments below your favourite lip balms! Thank you so much for reading my silly little blog! 

GeorgiaX 

How to spend Valentine's Day alone!

Hello Everyone!

Happy Valentine's Day!
This year, again, I don't have a Valentine and I'm just in my room alone.. So why not share with you my top 5 things to do alone on Valentine's day! - In no particular order -

1. Watch films and/or tv shows and eat lots of sweets!
This is just a classic thing to do really. I would probably do this any day but Valentine's Day can be incorporated into this. Maybe watch some romantic comedies or just plain heart wrenching sad films? I don't know, make it your own!

2. Go out with friends!
If option 1 isn't really your cup of tea maybe get together with some other single friends and just go out and enjoy being single!

3. Write letters to the people who you love!
Who doesn't love getting a letter?
Valentine's Day is a day all about love, so what better way to spend it than telling people! Hey, I love you!

4. Make a new playlist and sing! 
I don't know about you but no matter what if I sing I feel pretty happy! So make a new playlist of all your favourite songs and sing until your hearts content!

5. Blog! 
Obviously this would be on my list! If you don't know what to blog about even just reading blogs is always fun! You could even write some ideas for Valentine's Day!

This is just a few ideas but there are so many more!
What did you do on Valentine's Day? I'd love to know! I really just hope you all had an amazing day, no matter what you did!
Today is about love, so love the day. Do whatever makes you happy and just enjoy life!


Happy Valentine's Day!

GeorgiaX 

Benefit foamingly clean face wash; review

Hello Everyone! 

Recently I've been trying to use up products that I already have before I start purchasing anything new. Most of the products I remember straight away why I stopped using them in the first place but then I come across something I can just fall in love with all over again! 

For me one of the hardest things to find is face wash. My skin breaks out very easily so it's hard to find a cleanser that works for me. Luckily though, for my birthday last year my Mum got me the benefit foamingly clean face wash. 

Benefit are mostly known for their cosmetic line so as soon as I found out they had a skin care range as well I couldn't wait! I was so excited when my Mum got it for me - thanks Mum, I still use it! 

It has super cute packaging but I expected nothing less of benefit. They never disappoint with cute packaging! Also, the bottle itself has little "grips" on it which makes it easy to hold in the shower. 

It comes out of the bottle looking a lot more like a lotion than a wash, which I found strange at first. But, to my surprise, after it's put with water it foams up amazingly!

 From the first time I used it you could feel a noticeable difference in my skin. My skin was left soft, clean and smelling amazing after just one wash. Compared to other products I've tried this is really incredible! But best of all my skin improved, I didn't break out! Yay!

I can't speak highly enough of this product. I love it and I don't love many face washes! 

Tell me in the comments below what face washes you love! I love hearing from you all! 

Prices for my viewers! 

UK: £17.50

AUSTRALIA: $29

USA: $21

Thank you so much for reading my blog, it makes me so happy when people tell me they actually like my blog and listen to my rambling on! Hopefully soon my ramblings will be transferred to YouTube!

GeorgiaX 


p.s. my cameras shipping is taking much longer than we expected. I'll have to keep using my iPhone for now :( 

Liebster Award!

Hello everyone! 

Yesterday I had no idea what a Liebster Award was but then one of my favourite bloggers, Amber, told me that she had nominated me for one. I have been following her for a while so I was over the moon! Thank you so much Amber!

The Liebster Award is for bloggers with less than 300 followers and there are some rules to this.. 

The Liebster Award Rules

Once recieving the Liebster Award you must make a post accepting it. You must link back to whoever nominated you, then write 11 facts about yourself. Then you have to answer the 11 questions given by the person who nominated you and leave 11 new questions for the people you nominate. Then comment on their blog telling them they've been nominated, link them to your post and so it goes on!

Let's start!

11 Facts about me 

1. I am moving from Australia to England next year 

2. I have wanted to start a blog and YouTube channel since 2010 but was too shy 

3. I don't really like when it's hot out 

4. I have 2 dogs and 2 cats 

5. I'm only 5'1 and a half 

6. I love tea and hot chocolate 

7. I have to wear glasses to drive and to read 

8. I have never broken a bone 

9. I can never choose favourites, I'm too indecisive 

10. I want to travel, I just need to find people to come with me 

11. I can't sleep alone without a sleep mask 

Amber's Questions 

1) Do you have any regrets?
As silly as it may sound, not starting my blog sooner 

2) What is your career goal?

Become a fully qualified makeup artist / beautician and see where it takes me!

4) Whats your favourite animal?

I could honestly not decide! 

5) Would you rather live by the sea or in the country or in a big city?

A big city! I couldn't do anything else!

6) What is the one item of make up you simply could not live without?
Mascara! I'm too blonde to go without! 

7) What was your favourite subject at school?
Drama, English and Hospitality! I couldn't choose one, sorry! 

8) What is the most you have spent on a beauty product?
$160 on perfume. To be honest I ask for the more expensive products on birthdays and Christmas. 

9) What is your favourite colour?
My favourite colour changes all the time! But right now I love pink and orange. 

10) What is the best thing that has happened to you in your life so far?
I graduated high school! - Boring, I know, but I'm not doing much until next year! 

11) Do you prefer shopping for clothes or beauty products?
In store, beauty! We don't have many nice clothes stores in Australia, so online Clothes!

 

I nominate... 

Lauren! 

Kerry! 

Mel!

Ally!

Megan!

I know that's only 5 but it's quality, not quantity! And these are the 5 blogs I read and love the most so I think they deserve more followers! 

My 11 questions! 

1. Why did you start your blog? 

2. Disney or Pixar? 

3. Who would play you in the film of your life? 

4. What was the last thing you purchased? 

5. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? 

6. Who is your celebrity crush? 

7. Do you have a hidden talent / party trick? 

8. Where do you want to be in 5 years time? Married, working, etc.  

9. One thing that has changed your life? 

10. If you could have any super power what would it be and why? 

11. Who is your favourite singer / band? 

The basic idea of this award is so smaller blogs can find new people to follow and more people can find them! What better way to meet new people? I think these five deserve all the attention they get and I just hope they haven't already been nominated, I'm sorry if you have but I didn't check! 

Thank you to everyone who reads my blog, it really means the world to me! I just hope I get the chance to talk to all of you more!

GeorgiaX 

My Mascaras of the Moment

In my opinion mascara is very important! I guess this may apply to me more so than a lot of other girls as I am blonde and I have blonde eyelashes.. This means I tend to use a lot of different mascaras! I usually have a few favourites but these always change so I am now presenting you with my Mascaras of the Moment!

I have 2 mascaras I have been using for a few months, this is a big deal for me because I usually would have swapped and purchased new ones by now. Although they may be considered "old" in the beauty world I still adore them and use them almost everyday!

I should probably mention I layer my mascara. I like that full look you can only get by putting a ridiculous amount on! As or right now I am using Rimmel's Sexy Curves and Maybellines Falsies!

First things first! Here is my eye with no mascara! - I do however have eyeliner and shadow! 

Rimmel Sexy Curves 

This is the mascara I put on first. It makes my eyelashes super long but not as full as I would like. 

The wand at first is a little intimidating.. Maybe weird would be a better word actually. As in the name, it has curves. I have never seen a mascara want like this before but it grew on me. 

I find that because the wand is made of rubber compared to the usual "brush" material is extends the lashes rather than giving them much body. 

Maybellines Falsies 

Okay, I'm sorry for lacking originality. You've probably heard it all before.. This is the mascara I put on after the Sexy Curves! 

What I love about this mascara is the wand. It is slightly curved so it's easy to just brush it over your lashes and done!

This mascara makes my lashes look just amazing! Although it can be easy at times to overdo the "falsies affect."  It's just an easy product to apply and a all around great mascara!

AND FINALLY! This is what my eyes look like with both mascaras on! 

As always, prices for my top 3 countries of readers!

UK: 
Rimmel - £8.19 

Maybelline - £7.99 
AUSTRALIA: 

Rimmel - $17.95 

Maybelline - $19.95 

USA: 

Rimmel - $6.47 

Maybelline - $5.94

Now I've shared my Mascaras of the Moment with you maybe you could tell me yours? Let me know in the comments below what mascaras you like and I'll give them a try! (If I haven't already)
I love talking to you all and it just makes my day! :)

GeorgiaX 

5 most worn MAC lipsticks

It seems to be a trend for me that I get inspired to make blog posts when people ask me random little question. For example, I was getting ready to go out to dinner the other night and my friend and I were getting ready together. She turned to me and asked, "which lipstick should I wear?"

This got me thinking, whenever I'm getting ready I always get a little overwhelmed with all the lipstick options and in the end I always seem to just go back to the same ones I always wear. So, I thought I'd share them with you! Rather than going through my whole collection, I would probably have a heart attack, I decided to just go with the brand I own the most of. MAC. So here are my top 5 most worn lipsticks from MAC!

In no particular order...

1. Creme Cup

This light pink is one of my favourites. It is also one of the first MAC lipsticks I purchased so it will always be special to me. I think what I like most about it is the fact that it is quite light and because I am so pale it's not an overpowering baby pink. 

2. Snob 

This is a colour I think everyone has. I think that's because anyone can wear it. Whether your tan or as pale as I am it's not too harsh and that's what makes it so universal! 

3. Angel

I think by now you've guessed I love pink. This lipstick is quite sheer compared to the others and I think thats why it makes my top 5 most worn. I like this mainly because it's sheer but not to the point where I may as well not wear it. 

4. Brave 

This is much darker than the others and this is probably more of a autumn / winter colour. I thought I should add this because I do wear it quite often in other months and just because I haven't now, in summer, doesn't mean it's not a most worn! The colour just suits anyone, amazing! 

5. Gaga 2

This is what I would call a "Bold Nude." It's not really a lipstick you could wear on its own or you would look like you have foundation on your lips. At first this actually scared me a little but now I love it! If you line your lips with pink and blend it out its a lot less concealer looking and actually goes well with anything! You could put on any lip liner as long as you blended it out! Unfortunately though this is actually a limited addition and I'm not sure you can get it anymore. Sorry. 

As you can tell I really enjoy my pinks and my neutrals. I would also like to add that just because these happen to be my most worn that doesn't make them my favourites. I love bright colours but day to day, because of where I live, it would look quite strange me wearing bright colours! This is a pity because I love brights!

What I love most about MAC lipsticks is the fact that there is such a wide range of colours with such an amazing formula! They stay on and they don't get that "cracked" look after only a few hours.

I would love to hear what your most worn lipsticks are! What brands do you love? Are you like me and stuck with basic colours because of where you live? Tell me in the comments below!

Thank you so much for reading my blog! I love all the support I've been getting, it's so amazing!

GeorgiaX 

P.S. I'm getting a new camera in the next 2 weeks so my photo quality will be so much better! Bear with me! 

Month 1; My Vision Board

I made a post at the beginning of this month called 12 products, 12 months in which I told you the 12 things I would try out over the next 12 months. This started this month. So, last week I made my vision board. Basically a vision board is a board on which you put things you want to bring into fruition. This is really just a fancy way of saying things I want to do or buy.

A vision board can be quite a personal thing so I guess this will really show you a little more about me as a person, you'll get to know the real Georgia. Or the Georgia I want to be.

This is my Vision Board 

BEFORE

AFTER

I haven't really set it out in any particular order, I just scattered everything here and there. I also haven't finished either. This is just the beginning and I will add to it as I complete things or change my ideas. 

Every picture has its own individual meaning. Be that a band I want to see, a product I want to buy, something I  plan on doing in the future and I even have quotes I want to live by. Nothing is random. 

CLOSE UP #1 

CLOSE UP #2

As you can probably tell there is a lot going on. You can probably tell that I plan on moving to London to attend the London School of Beauty and Makeup. This is my ultimate goal. I could totally bore you and explain each individual image but I won't. London is the dream and that's the main focus of my board.  

If you have any questions at all just ask me in the comments below, I always read and reply to them all! Also, tell me if you have a vision board or what your thoughts are on them. 

Thank you so much again for reading my blog! I promise my next post will be beauty related!

GeorgiaX

Lush Bubblegum Lipscrub; Review

I thought I would rave to you about a few of my favourite things. Basically, I thought maybe I could start a little segment to my blog. I tend to ramble to my friends and family about products I love so I thought why not do that on my blog?! You may hate this or you may love it, only time will tell. So, the first in my Georgia Raves segment is me raving about Lush's Bubblegum Lip Scrub!

This scrub is my favourite of any I have tried. Granted, I haven't tried many but that is because I stumbled across this one! After that I have never looked back. 

This is a handmade product and can be purchased at Lush, either in store or online. The glass jar and plastic lid make it easy to use on the go. No matter how many times you drop it it just won't break! Trust me, I'm quite clumsy so you'll probably learn fast that I love sturdy packaging. 

The consistancy of the product itself is basically sugar. That is really the only way I can describe it to you, sugary. It really does wonders for your lips and it also tastes AMAZING! I honestly think that if a product tastes good I will like so much more, and let me tell you I could eat this entire jar ( as you can probably see ). But, as always, everyone has different opinions on taste. My Mum for example likes the scrub but not the taste. These are however other flavours you could look at if Bubblegum just isn't your thing. There will be something for everyone! 

As always I have listed the prices for the countries with the highest amount of people who read my blog.

AUSTRALIA: $9.95
UK: £5.25
USA: $9.95

Thank you so much for reading my blog! Tell me what you think of my "Georgia Raves" idea. Should I keep it or am I embarrassing myself? Also, have you tried this product, do you love it as much as I do? I love when people comment and give me feedback! 

GeorgiaX