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Summer Makeup Staples: First Impressions/Reviews

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It’s that time of year again. For two years now – around July time – I’ve sat down and written a blog post detailing the contents of another big beauty splurge, silently shaming myself for the crazy amount of money I’ve just spent, but not really caring because pretty. This year is no different. Even though I’m not really going anywhere these days, the pull of Cult Beauty, Beauty Bay, Boots – it’s overwhelming. So here I am again today with 5 new beauty products to discuss with you all, because consistency is key. Also, if you’re interested in seeing what these products look like on my face, and how they apply, go and check out my Instagram for my first ever IGTV! @everythingeleanorblog Charlotte Tilbury –Unisex Healthy Glow Let’s start with the first base product to make its way into my collection for a while. If you’ve followed my blog for some time, you may know I really don’t get on with foundation. It always feels too heavy on my skin and as soon as I put it on I...

30 Things I Want To Do Before I'm 30 - 1 Year On...

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Hello from the adult world. I sit here in bed, writing this post as a 21-year-old, not quite believing the words I'm writing. It feels very strange to be 21 - 20 felt somewhat like a care-free age, 'old enough to know better' but still too young to really know what that meant until it was too late. 21 feels old. Head down, plans in order, the start of your adult life. And since we're currently in the middle of a pandemic (like you needed reminding) it's quite difficult to really feel like there's any structure or plans to make and look forward to. That being said, this last year has been pretty exciting and a bit crazy, and so I thought it would be interesting to take a look back at the list I made last year - 30 Things I Want To Do Before I'm 30 - and see how many I can already tick off the list... 1. Pass my driving test. A big fat 'no' to kick off the list. Although I have passed my theory, which is a big step in the right direction,...