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Youngblood Liquid Mineral Foundation- Deep Sea Hydrating Complex Thoughts and Review

YOUNGBLOOD’S LIQUID MINERAL FOUNDATION DEEP SEA HYDRATING COMPLEX

Hey everyone,

Happy Monday evening!! Hope you’re having a good day and it wasn’t too difficult for you.

Today on the blog it’s a review of a foundation I’ve been wearing the last week or so. It’s the Youngblood Liquid Mineral Foundation Deep Sea Hydrating Complex…. That’s a seriously long name for a foundation but if the hat fits!

So let’s take a look at some of the facts about this foundation:

“Dry skin can now be a thing of the past with YOUNGBLOOD’s Liquid Mineral Deep Sea Hydrating Complex. While some foundations can exaggerate dry, rough patches, this moisturising foundation contains hydra-smoothing concentrate, so dry areas become incredibly smooth with a perfect dewy finish. This genius deep sea hydrating formula is produced with a special blend of rare reduced salt seep sea water, botanicals and more than 20 ocean minerals, (including iron, potassium, magnesium and copper), which revitalises skin and creates a silky, pore-free appearance that will last for hours. The powerful formula is free from talc, perfumes and chemical dyes and is enriched with herbal extracts cucumber, cactus and green tea, known for their soothing and anti-aging properties. Perfect for normal to dry skin, YOUNGBLOOD’s Liquid Mineral Deep Sea Hydrating Complex is the perfect liquid mineral foundation for skin that needs a "boost" of hydration to achieve a healthy-looking glow. Available in nine hydrating shades, YOUNGBLOD’s Liquid Mineral Foundation Deep Sea Hydrating Complex can be used alone for a boost of tinted hydration and dewy finish, or can be applied under YOUNGBLOOD’s Loose Mineral Foundation for a flawless finish.”

My thoughts: So I guess it would make sense that this foundation should be awful on my skin seeing as I see oil as my no.1 concern, well you can imagine my absolute delight when it wasn’t. I don’t like to accept things if I really feel they may not suit me because I don’t think that’s fair knowing that something is most likely going to get a negative review. For this foundation though and reading so many other reviews online I thought I just needed to try it so requested a blogger sample. It arrived and I was delighted to see the shade It was a nice warm shade, one I would be able to wear with a light so I opened it and threw it on the first day it came.

Over the last few days I have worn it; with moisturiser & primer, with just primer, with just moisturiser and then with nothing at all one day. This is how I really like to test a foundation, you can see it on your skin and notice the changes using other elements can have on it. I used the youngblood primer sample I had one day, I used the nivea aftershave balm another and lately I’ve been using both Vichy and Ziaja skincare products.

Over all the wearing of the foundation, shine on my nose was my biggest concern. It didn’t seem to matter what other product I had on my face, the oil build up always sat on my nose. This was such an easy thing to combat as I carry some setting powder with me in my handbag at all times. I loved the shade on my skin, I felt I looked really healthy all throughout the day. The longevity of the foundation is also another plus, I had an event after work one evening, applied the foundation around 8am and didn’t touch it all day, it was still perfect when I arrived home that night after 9pm.

I think people are becoming more savvy about what they want on their skin, they want to feel that products will not only conceal what they don’t want others to see such as spots, fine lines and under eye bags, they want to know that the products are actually going to help their skin, heal it where possible, treat it correctly so as not to upset the problems anymore than they already are.

Youngblood is a brand that focuses on looking after your skin as well as making you feel beautiful. As I said earlier I have a sample primer and also a sample of the mineral makeup. To be fair it was hard to get to full grips with the mineral makeup as the sample was quite small but all in all with this Foundation I do give it the thumbs up. I think if you are someone with quite dry skin it will feel like a gem to wear, as for me once I have a little powder on hand to take care of the nose shine I was really happy with it.

YOUNGBLOOD’S LIQUID MINERAL FOUNDATION DEEP SEA HYDRATING COMPLEX: (€37 RRP) is suitable for all skin tones and is cruelty-free, talc-free and vegan.

STOCKIST INFO: Arnotts Department Store, Dublin and from select pharmacies nationwide.

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The TMI 50 Question Tag.

Hey Everyone,

So over the Christmas break I was tagged in this post by Bláthnaid from the Wildflower Diaries to take part in the questionnaire. I finally had the chance to sit down and answer all the questions so let’s take a look…

1:What are you wearing? Minion PJ’s & Minion Slippers (classy)

2: Ever been in love? Yes and happily am right now

3: Ever had a terrible breakup? Every breakup at the time is terrible but one was particularly nasty

4: How tall are you? Either 5ft 4in AND A HALF!!!
5: How much do you weigh? Seriously? Who is actually interested in that fact...less than I did this time last year thanks to slimming world.
6: Any tattoos? 4 a music symbol on my tummy I got at 16 for my love of music, Arabic on my ribs which mean “sleeping where no shadows fall” for my grandad. A broken infinity symbol on the outside of my right heel for my family and a tiny anchor on the inside of my left heel to keep me grounded.
7: Any piercings? 10 in my ears and my bellybutton at the mo.
8: OTP? One true pairing supposedly…eh…Agnes and her Unicorn in Despicable me.
9: Favourite show? This changes but at the minute it has to be Once Upon A Time… watch it!!
10: Favorite bands? Hmm….I like Kodaline & Kings of Leon but I think I’m a solo act lover.

11: Something you miss? I’m actually really missing living in Waterford lately. The big smoke can feel a little too big sometimes but I think after a weekend away with my girls for my birthday it’s only natural I think how lovely it would be to see them all the time.
12: Favorite song? For the last couple of years I have loved this and every time I hear it I love it a little more it’s Pat Byrne’s Priceless
13: How old are you? 29 and 4 days
14: Zodiac sign? Capricorn
15: Quality you look for in a partner? Caring, Understanding and above all else loyal.
16: Favourite Quote? Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!
17: Favourite actor? I was actually a massive Alan Rickman fan loved his depiction of Snape.
18: Favourite colour? Pink has been the hot colour in my life in recent years it used always be red.
19: Loud music or soft? Anything I can dance to makes me happy.
20: Where do you go when you’re sad? Bed to watch Disney movies.
21: How long does it take you to shower? 15 mins I’m guessing more if I’ve to wash my hair.
22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? Lately it is actually taking an hour and a half to get me outta bed, washed, fed, ready and out the door for work, I am getting slower.

23: Ever been in a physical fight? Not that I like to think of it but yes
24: Turn on? Someone to make me smile and bring out my fun side.
25: Turn off? Rudeness that whole ‘I’m better than you shite’ and LIARS!
26: The reason I joined YouTube? Oh no not for me!
27: Fears? Dogs, I cannot cope with my life if a dog comes near me.
28: Last thing that made you cry? Something on telly no doubt.
29: Last time you said you loved someone? About 30 mins ago
30: Meaning behind your Blogger Name? I want to learn how to do my own makeup well and I want to share what I learn with others so Mastering Your Makeup suits.

31: Last book you read? Harry Potter and the Prison of Azkaban
32: The book you’re currently reading? Cecelia Ahern- The Year I Met You

33: Last show you watched? I’m up to date on Mr Selfridge I love it!
34: Last person you talked to? J before I came into our room to type this out.

35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted? My family viber group so all of them are fam J
36: Favorite food? Thai I just love it so much.
37: Place you want to visit? Cannot wait to hit New York in August.
38: Last place you were? I’m guessing out of where I live so Edinburgh with the girlies at the weekend.
39: Do you have a crush? Of course it’s J
40: Last time you kissed someone? Only a few mins ago.
41: Last time you were insulted? Overly insulted I can’t remember but I’m sure I took slight offence to something recently.

42: Favourite flavour of sweet? Lime
43: What instruments do you play? I’d give the tin whistle a lash
44: Favourite piece of jewellery I still have the watch I was given for my communion which is engraved from a very special person sadly not with us anymore.

45: Last sport you played? Tag last summer
46: Last song you sang? I always sing along in the car so I don’t know something driving home.
47: Favourite chat up line? Oh god it’s so long since I heard one I couldn’t tell you they are mostly all cheese!
48: Have you ever used it? Never.
49: Last time you hung out with anyone? The ladies and all all weekend hung out.

50: Who should answer these questions next? Anyone who wants to give this a go should..blogger or not get to know each other! xx