LUSH: Cupcake

Note to self: Remember to put in fridge!

Whenever my skin is freaking out or looks a little congested I always turn to cupcake. This clears my pores, and leaves my skin feeling squeaky clean. If your skin is dry or super sensitive I wouldn't recommend this face mask as it does tend to strip the skin a little. I avoid using this on my entire face and instead focus on my tzone where most of my spots tend to be. This smells super lush (avoid the pun there) *WARNING this does not taste like chocolate...curiosity got the better of me there!* This can be a bit of pain to get off once set but overall this really is a lovely mask. I sometimes use cupcake then apply something hydrating like my Origins overnight mask or Manuka honey mask the combination works a dream.

Have you tried any Lush fresh face masks? Which ones are your favourite?

Let's Get Social...

A huge thank you from me to you! 

I recently reached 100 followers over on Bloglovin, I just wanted to say a huge thank you to anyone who's read, followed, commented or liked my posts, I'm enjoying blogging so far and feel extremely welcomed into the blogosphere. 

*If you haven't followed me on bloglovin and enjoy reading my blog don't forget to follow!*

I recently joined twitter, please do feel free to follow @subjectbeauty1-a huge thank you to anyone who has followed/tweeted me so far.

I love discovering new blogs, so if you also run a blog whether it be beauty or something else leave your link below and ill be sure to check it out, I'm always on the look out for new blogs to read!  

A little YSL Haul

A recent Christmas shopping trip led to a full blown YSL makeover, my intentions were to try out the new Youth Liberator foundation I of course ended up with a whole face full of YSL products here's what I got below- 

YSL Youth Liberator £37

See review here, I won't rave about this anymore then I already have but this can only be described as perfect skin in a bottle. My skins been misbehaving lately (due to a primer I've been testing out) so I've been using this foundation right after my moisturiser and it still applies so smoothly and the staying power is still incredible I highly recommend this.

YSL Touche Eclat Radiant Touch Highlighting pen £25 

Over the years I have tried my fair share of 'dupes' for this, I decided to treat myself splurge and buy the real deal and I can honestly say I've been missing out. I can totally see why this is one of those cult products that everyone raves about and loves. I wear the shade 5.5 YSL have recently added some new shades to this range and this is one them. On first inspection this looked far to light for my skin tone, but the MUA assured me and she was spot on with this. If you have dark under eye circles but don't tend to get much puffiness this is fantastic. If you are looking to conceal eye bags/puffiness this wont be for you as this highlights and brightens up the under eye area, which in my opinion may draw attention to eye bags. For me this brightens up my dark circles like no other, I also use this on my brow bone, bridge of my nose and cheek bones to highlight and lift my face. This manages to highlight and sit comfortably on the skin without been greasy, and yes I can confirm there's no disco ball face here just a healthy radiant glow.

YSL Blush Radiance in no.5 £31

My perfect autumn winter blush. This baby will see me right through until summer. Having a darker skin tone I'm super cautious when it comes to blush, I look for colours that look like my natural flush. I hate blush that looks tacky or fake on my skin tone so blushes and me are quite limited I only have about 3 in my entire make up collection. This one is so luxe, creamy in texture it contains 4 berry shades when swirled together the finish on my skin is just lovely really brightens up my complexion and finishes the look.

So there's my little YSL haul for you what are your favourite YSL beauty buys?

#BritishBloggerSelection

Are you a British Blogger? Are you looking to discover and support new bloggers? Then the #BritishBloggerSelection is for you! I've already discovered some great new blogs. #BritishBloggerSelection is a blogging 'group' Created by the lovely Ellie Fortley, it's a fantastic way to connect with new bloggers, increase your traffic/followers and create posts with a theme week by week. 'It doesn't matter what your blog is about, it could be a lifestyle blog, a cooking blog, a fashion blog, beauty blog, you just have to be British!' For more information view #BritishBloggerSelect

Week 2: Q&A With yours truly...

Here are my answers to Ellie's questions, if you do join #BritishBloggerSelect be sure to leave a comment below as I'd love to know more about you too! 

Q1 Why do you like blogging? 

Blogging gives me the opportunity to network with individuals with similar interests to myself, I love trying a new product that I absolutely love and sharing my opinion on my blog. I get such a buzz when I receive a new comment from someone who also loves a product as much as I do. 

Q2 How did you come up with your blog name? 

For some reason, primary school days came to mind the old chalk board and a teacher writing 'Subject INSERT BLANK HERE' in school you study subjects with lots of different sub contexts beauty can be similar, the main subject is beauty but there are lots of sub headings (if you like)...that fall under this. I do regret my blog name as it means I'm a little more restricted on my blog content... :( 

Q3 Where in the UK are you from? 

Sheffield, Yorkshire lass through and through (I like to think us Sheffielders are accentless but boy am I wrong) 

Q4 Favourite colour? 

Purple, it just reminds me of Autumn for some reason, and Autumns my favourite season

Q5 Do you like Lana Del Ray? 

Surprisingly yes, she did take awhile to grow on me but her voice is really unique she's the sort of artist who's voice you recognise on the radio straight away which is a good trait to have as a musician 

Q6 Hidden talents that you have? 

I'm a mean black jack player, oh and I know the entire 'Thriller' routine...can't beat a bit of MJ! 

Q7 Celebrity Crush 

Henry Cavill come on he is superman after all haha! I also loved him in the Tudors series...I had no interest in the series but I some how made it through several box sets thanks to Henry 

Q8 Favourite blog of all time? 

So hard...but if I had to choose it would Vivianadoesmakeup... I also really love Anya's blog 'Crazylins' if you haven't checked this out do really down to earth and great reviews!

Q9 What made you want to join #BritishBloggersSelection? 

I loved the idea of getting to discover new blogs and connect with new people, and be part of something that other up and coming bloggers are a part of. 

Rinica