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BareMinerals is a brand with a forever growing collection. No matter your skin type, age, preference or style, you're bound to find the perfect product for you. But now, they've created the Blemish Remedy range, perfect for those with acne-prone skin, like myself. 
This collection really has taken me by surprise. Being someone who is self conscious about their skin and appearance, I usually find myself wearing a foundation with a medium-high coverage, which has a long-lasting matte finish. Yet, this range features a variety of build-able products, which all have key ingredients of Aspen Bark and Tea Tree Oil, to create a natural, yet full coverage finish, while working to improve the natural appearance of the skin. 
Blemish Remedy Mineral-Powder Foundation (£26.50) has a similar texture to their classic Mineral Powder, but with a sleeker, more secure lid which prevents the powder spilling out, and also doubles up as a mirror. Unlike the classic Mineral Powder, the Blemish Remedy powder is filtered through a delicate mesh, which is best applied with a buffing brush, to leave your skin looking natural and radiant. However, you're still able to build up the product to your desired look.  
Blemish Remedy Mattifying Prep Gel (£22.00) is the primer of all primers. Forget any of the silicone based primers that you've currently got in your collection, as the Blemish Remedy Mattifying Prep Gel is the only one you'll ever need. This cooling, tea tree scented primer is the perfect base to apply your make-up. The lightweight gel glides on effortlessly, and although it has a wet-liquid texture, once applied, the gel immediately dries to an invisible matte finish. Like other Blemish Remedy products, the main ingredients are Aspen Bark and Tea Tree Oil, yet this gel also includes a Peptide Complex which helps promote clear, healthy looking skin, while absorbing excess oil, leaving your skin looking flawless.
Blemish Remedy Concealer (£22.00) is the product out of this range which has completely taken me by surprise. With a creamy texture, this concealer instantly reduces redness and hides blemishes, and the and a twist style pencil applicator with a built in sharpener, allows application to be super easy. Formulated with the same Aspen Bark, Tea Tree Oil and Peptide Complex, this blendable concealer also features Kaolin Clay Minerals which help reduce shine and absorbs excess oil. Personally, I prefer using the product with a flat edge rather than a pointed edge like the sharpener gives, but either way, it leaves you with such a beautiful coverage, and hides those unwanted blemishes. 

I seriously LOVE this collection, and surprisingly, is something I'd repurchase again, and again. The Blemish Remedy collection is available online from BareMinerals directly, or other online stockists. Or at any BareMinerals counter in your local drug-store or department store. 



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There's never a right time to ask someone when they're going to have a baby, or if they're already parents, when they plan to have more children. Yet it's a question that has popped up at least every week, since the moment I got married. Whether it be from family members who are just wanting us to take the next step, or friends who are just wondering when we're going to be starting the next chapter in our life. But it's a question that makes a conversation uncomfortable. It's a question that is hard to respond to. It's a question that you shouldn't have to answer. I mean, how do you answer it? And do you even have an answer?
Although, the question may be asked in complete innocence, or by people who are just a little curious. The bottom line is that whether you're unable to have children naturally, or you're not ready to have children, or even if you've already made the decision not to have children at all, it isn't anyone else's business, nor is it a question you should feel pressured into answering. 


You don't owe anyone an explanation.

Albeit, some may see it more as a personal question, than one which would lead to feelings of upset. But, realistically, you're never going to know whether someone is struggling with infertility problems, or is grieving a miscarriage. Having a baby naturally, or even at all, isn't always on the cards for some - myself included. Whether you're a woman in her 30's, a newly wed couple, or been married a while, it's none of anyone else's business when, or if, you decide to have a baby.

It's impossible to know the thoughts running through someone's mind, when they're asked such a personal question. Take myself for example, if I were to be completely honest with someone, it would just make the conversation completely uncomfortable. And that isn't a position I'd want to put someone else in. Yet, on the contrary, the question asked will in fact put me in an awkward position. If it's someone close, then of course, I wouldn't mind explaining the truth, that I just don't know if it's possible yet, and even if I can. But, for those who I'm not too close with, I'm left faking a smile, pretending that I'm okay, and that I'm just not there yet. 


A baby? I already have one, my husband.


No matter what answer I give, it doesn't make it any less harder to explain. Because being honest, whenever I get asked the question, it makes me wonder about whether I'll actually be able to have children. Or whether it will be a lengthy process, that will just prove disappointing in the end. And is that a position I want to put myself in? Being told at the age of 25, that you have a high risk of preeclampsia, miscarrying or still birth, and that you have extreme difficulties being able to conceive naturally and will need IVF, or that you may experience problems carrying a baby to term, is heartbreaking. It's a decision that is potentially being taken away from you, without being able to control a single element of it. 

Although I've told myself in the past that I didn't want children, I suppose it's because I thought it would be easier to process. To make myself believe that it's just not for me, rather than being left upset and disappointed. But, that would be selfish of me. To take a decision like that away from my husband, and myself. Because, if you don't give it a go, then you'll just never know. And life's to short to think about what if's. Medicine has developed so much over the years, that there are so many alternative options for couples wanting a baby. And even though it isn't a simple process, it's something I'm prepared to try. 

I know, in reality, these options aren't always available for everyone. Sometimes, sadly, there just isn't anything you or anyone else can do. Bottom line is, if someone wants to share their personal plans, then they'll tell you. If you're curious, then just sit back and wait until they decide to tell you themselves, should that be their decision. 






*This post was not sponsored or in collaboration. But was written as part of Endometriosis, PCOS, and Infertility week.
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Contouring. The beauty trend that made a dramatic entrance into the beauty world, and doesn't plan to leave anytime soon. Although over-the-top contouring has slowly fizzled out, natural contouring is here to stay. I mean, who doesn't want to shadow their face to make it appear thinner and more defined? When it's done properly, it can change the appearance of your face and enhance your natural features - and give you show stopping cheekbones and jawline. 

Anastasia Beverly Hills really have knocked all other contour palettes off the shelves with their Powder Contour Kit. With three shade options - light to medium, medium to tan, and tan deep, so there really is a contour and highlight shade to suit every single one of you. 

I picked up the contour kit in light to medium, as I have pale to fair skin, and this palette is just perfect as it has soft warm shades, as well as gentle taupe-grey shade to create natural shadows. The contour kit retails at just short of £40.00, which includes all 6 shades. The palette is magnetic and the shades are replaceable when you run out, or in case you don't get on with a particular shade, so you really can create a contour palette full of your favourite shades. I have had this palette for nearly a year and I've only just recently needed to replace some shades, so it really is excellent value for money. 




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