Try Out Tuesday: T-Zone Nose Pore Strips

Hello everybody! So I've decided to start a new series on my blog called Try Out Tuesday! This is where I test new product and I review them. 

The first product I decided to review was the T-Zone Nose Pore Strips. Now, it's no secret that Bioré Nose strips are probably the most popular for getting rid of black heads, but for me, I personally don't find them all that great. When I used the Bioré nose strips I often found that it didn't do anything and over time made my pores appear larger. When I discovered these nose strips I had to try them out!

This product retails at Superdrug for £3.49, but I brought it for £1.49 at a bargain shop. As it says on the packaging, it comes in a pack of six, which I find is pretty good value for money. The method you have to follow is exactly the same as the Bioré strips which reasonably simple. To use the product you have to dampen your nose and then apply the strip, leave it 10 minutes and then remove. 

In my opinion, I personally found these nose strips better than the Bioré ones as when it came to the removal, I did actually manage to get rid of some blackheads. However, I still wasn't overly impressed with this product as the outcome wasn't that great. But I still think they are better than the Bioré nose strips. I'd rate it a 2.5/5.

Zombie Red Riding Hood! ( Halloween Make-up #1)

Hello everyone! As you probably know, Halloween is approaching which means it's time to bring out the fake blood, liquid latex and creepy outfits! So this look is definitely one of my favourites for Halloween and it is *cue drum roll*.. Zombie Red Riding Hood! So this look can be quite complex, but it can be simplified. This tutorial will be in sections, so if you don't want to do the look exactly how I did it , you can skip parts. 

The Face

It took me several attempts to achieve the look I was going for, so please don't expect to look the exact way you imagined on your first attempt. However, with this zombie make-up, I wanted to do a half natural face, half zombie. I started off coating the right side of my face in liquid latex. This is optional, but I find that it creates a more realistic look and it is a lot easier to get off. Also, if you don't have liquid latex, I did a post on how to make it yourself. Anyway, once I let it dry, I dabbed fake blood over the liquid latex with a sponge, but still leaving some gaps. I then went over the gaps with different colours. If you have face paint, this will probably be better, but I only had eyeshadow. I used purple, blue, green, yellow and black to go over the fake blood. I used the same technique as the fake blood; dabbing it on. By using these particular colours, it creates the effect that your face is decaying, which for me, was the look I wanted. I then went over some areas with a darker red lipstick to make it look like the blood was more realistic. For the eyes, I completely coated the whole area in black and purple eyeshadow to look like it was bruised. 

For the other half of my face, I used quite simplistic make-up. For the eyes, I used neutral brown colours and winged eyeliner. For the lips I used a mix of Maybelline Colour sensational lip liner and an MUA lipstick. But basically any red lipstick will do. This is pretty much all I did for the face, it does take a while, about 20-30 minutes.But it's completely worth it!

The Neck

Now for me, the neck is my least favourite part of this whole make-up look. However, I am going to explain how I did it anyway because I'm sure anyone reading this will be able to do a better job than me. Similarly to the face, I first applied liquid latex to my neck. I then dabbed on fake blood, which was then continued with a darker lipstick. I also used eyeshadow for this, using purple and black. I was a lot messier with this than I was with the face, which is did on purpose by the way :). This step, is what creeps people out the most, so be prepared. I used a needle and thread and sewed the thread in the liquid latex to create the look that I had sewn my neck. I must remind you to be very careful with this as I don't want to create any casualties. If you don't have liquid latex, you will probably want to skip this step, unless you have a different way to create a sewn skin look. But please don't sew your skin. Okay, panic over.

Similarly to the face, I repeated the decaying look on sections of my arms and legs, but unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of them. Okay, well that's how you create the Zombie Red Riding Hood make-up look! Of course, you can use the same method but a different character, I just choose to be Red Riding Hood. If you try this, I hope it goes well and Happy Halloween everyone! 

How To: Make Liquid Latex

Halloween is approaching which means its time to get out the Liquid Latex! However, if your like me and don't have any shops near you that sell Liquid Latex, this DIY will come in handy. By using liquid latex, you can create more realistic wounds and scars. This how to will be particularly helpful for a zombie or vampire look.

You Will Need:

• 2 tbsp Gelatine. This is sold in most places, but I got mine at Sainsburys for £1.10 for three sachets.
• 2 tbsp Glycerine. Again, this product is available in most shop but I brought it for 90p at Sainsburys.
• 2 tbsp Water 

Once you have poured the ingredients in to a container, stir it together with someone like an old paint brush. It should be a gloopy kind of consistency. Once stirred, put it in the microwave.This is to get rid of the gelatine pieces that haven't yet dissolved in to the liquid.  Heat the mixture for 10 seconds at a time until it is a runny liquid. If it still has visible gelatine pieces, put it in the microwave for another 10 seconds. Please be careful because when I first put the mixture in the microwave for the first time, I put it in for too long and it exploded, woops. Once it is a liquidy consistency, leave for about 5 minutes until it has cooled down before using it. Once it is cool, it is now ready to apply. 

When using this home-made liquid latex, you will need to work quite fast. The mixture will dry very quickly. However, it can be easily reheated and used again. It is also very easy to clean up as when it dries, it turns in to a jelly like form. This makes it simple to get it out of the container.Also, to get the liquid latex off your skin, it is very easy. It peels off so it isn't messy at all. If you still have left over liquid latex, I suggest leaving it in a fridge as leaving it in a cupboard can make it go mouldy faster.

So that is basically how you make Liquid Latex! It's very simple and can really make a Halloween outfit look so effective. I hope this helped you! New post coming soon!

A Halloween look I did using liquid latex.

Blogpost on how I did this coming soon.

50 Facts About me!

Hello everybody! For my first post I wanted it to be something that will help you get to know a little about me. So I decided to do 50 facts about me!

1.My full name is Emily Elizabeth Jeal.
2. I am currently 14 years old.
3. My birthday is on 15th March 2000.
4. Last time I measured myself I was 5ft 6.
5. I am such a big Disney fan, you don't even understand.
6. My life goal when I was younger was to work at Disneyland.
7. I am very shy and awkward.
8. I am British.
9. I am surprisingly incredibly opinionated, but don't worry, I know when to keep my opinions to myself.
10. I absolutely can not stand the society I am growing up in.
11. I am quite artistic, which runs in the family.
12. My favourite colours are blue and purple.
13. I have green eyes, which I have recently found out that this is pretty rare.
14. Unlike many people, my hair is getting lighter and I'm starting to become blonde :(. (not that there's anything wrong with that, it just wouldn't suit me).
15. I am a dedicated member of the 5sosfam.
16. I like all things beauty.
17. Music = life
18. Unlike a lot of people, I actually hate London. It's stressfulll.
19.I am scared of pretty much everything. Death, trains, spiders, wars etc.
20. I would absolutely love to make Youtube videos at some point in my life.
21. I am very emotional and sensitive. I cried during the Circle of life in the Lion King ffs.
22. Although I can be very mature at times, I could also quite easily be the most immature and childish person you will meet.
23. I am such an animal person, I love them all.
24. Strangely, I really like the smell of paint, white spirit, chlorine and Marmite. Odd, I know.
25. My feet are really small compared to the rest of my body. They're a 3 and a half so when I walk, I look like Sally from the Nightmare Before Christmas.
26. I love making little DIY projects.
27. Skittles are my favourite sweets.
28. Every time I listen to Breathe Me by Sia, I cry. I'm emotional!
29. I would absolutely love to live in the 1920's as a flapper.
30. The Great Gatsby is genuinely one of the best movies I've ever seen.
31. I love the 1950's style.
32. My lucky numbers are 7 and 13, which is classed as unlucky, I know.
33. I would probably class myself as a nerd.
34. My all time favourite TV programme is How I Met Your Mother. I cried when it ended, fml.
35. I never wear nail polish, it is way too much effort for me.
36. I get so in to holidays. I can't even contain my excitement for Christmas.
37. I love horror films and my favourite is probably the Conjuring.
38. I love reading Creepypasta's . I recommend 1999.
39. I am such a big movie fan.
40. I am not popular whatsoever. Which I am completely fine with.
41. I am a very strong believer in the phrase: everything happens for a reason.
42. I'm pretty optimistic.
43. I currently have braces but they are coming off in less than a year. Woop woop!
44. I think I'm decent at giving advice, but I'm bad at taking other people's advice.
45. I have planned almost all of my dream wedding already, woops.
46. I am a huge history geek.
47. I love sleep. Who doesn't?
48. I get easily distracted.
49. I have absolutely no idea what I want to do in the future.
50. I am not beginning to realise that I'm not very interesting, sorry.

I hope you enjoyed finding a little bit out about me! Thank you for reading, new post will be going up this afternoon!