Not Your Mother's Dry Shampoo | Review

Hey everyone, hope you are all having a good day.

Sorry this isn't the most interesting post ever but some of you might want to see it! It's just a simple review, I'll do these from time to time so comment any product that you'd like to see me review below!

Not Your Mother's CLEAN FREAK Refreshing Dry Shampoo is what I'm reviewing today.

I'd like to point out that I don't use dry shampoo everyday. I wash my hair every other day, and if I see that its a little bit oily, I'll apply some of this. The reason I wash my hair every other day is because washing it everyday is bad for it, you're basically washing out all of the natural oils in your hair, causing it to dry out and get damaged.

I'm going to start with packaging, because that's almost as important as the product for me. I honestly really like the packaging, is it weird to say it looks refreshing? Probably, but it does! It's a decent size and doesn't feel "cheap", as in bad quality. Apart from that there's really nothing to say about the packaging, it's pretty basic.

QUICK TIP : Apply dry shampoo the night before rather then in the morning, I don't really know why this works better, but it honestly does. I think it's because it has more time to absorb the product, correct me if I'm wrong.

This product smells SO good, really fresh... I can't describe smells haha, sorry!

Onto the actual product. Pros & cons:

Pros of the dry shampoo: It absorbs excess oils, leaving my hair looking healthy. It lasts for a good amount of time, I don't find myself reapplying it every 2 hours. It also gives my hair a lot of volume.

Cons of product: It is a little bit drying and if you spray too much into one area it sometimes leaves a powdery finish which is not the easiest thing to brush out.

Also on the back there are instructions on how you're supposed to apply it, so I'll summarize that for you: Spray generously throughout hair, then brush through to diffuse powder.

I have heard good & bad things about this product but it works for me. This obviously won't be the best product for everyone, it all depends on your hair type. So if you don't like this product feel free to tell everyone why in the comments.

And that is all I have to say about this product!

Thank you so much for reading, I appreciate it! I hope this was somewhat helpful for you.

I was thinking about doing a Questions & Answers post next week so that you can all get to know me a bit better, so ask any questions below and I'll answer them! If I get at least 10 I'll do the post, if not I'll just answer them in the comments, feel free to ask more than one question!

Stay tuned for next weeks post!

Maddie x

Last weeks post - 10 Beauty Tips You Need To Know

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10 Beauty Tips You Need To Know

Hey everyone, hope you are all having a good day.

Today I'm writing about beauty tips that I use daily, you may or may not know some of these. They aren't mind-blowing facts, but they are somewhat helpful.

Feel free to let me know about any other beauty tips that I might have missed :)

First Tip:

Before applying your mascara, apply a small amount of baby powder. This makes you lashes look fuller and longer, make sure you don't get it in your eyes though!

Second Tip:

Use a white or nude eyeliner on your waterline to look wide awake.

Third Tip:

Put tape on the outer edge of your eye, lined up with your nose and eyebrow for the perfect winged eyeliner!

Fourth Tip:

Apply a small amount of bronzer under your bottom lip to create a shadow and make them look bigger and poutier.

Fifth Tip:

Use a dark pencil eyeliner in your tight line to make your lashes look thicker.

Sixth Tip:

Apply under-eye concealer in a v-shape, this will make you look 10 times more awake.

Seventh Tip:

Instead of a primer, use a creme eyeshadow or eyeliner on your eyelid before applying eyeshadow to make the colors more vibrant and pigmented.

Eighth Tip: 

Apply mascara to the roots/base of your eyelashes rather then to the ends to make them look fuller and longer rather then thick and clumpy.

Ninth Tip:

Don't have a blush? No problem! Use your lipstick as a blush, dot it on your cheeks and use two fingers to blend it out.

Tenth Tip: 

Put a pencil eyeliner under your hairdryer until it starts to slightly melt, then use it as a liquid/gel eyeliner!

Bonus Tip:

Braid your hair and then go over it with a straightener for instant curls.

And thats all the tips!

I hope some of these were helpful for you, these may not work for everyone, so give them a go and let me know what you think!

I was thinking about doing a Questions & Answers post next week so that you can all get to know me a bit better, so ask any questions below and I'll answer them! If I get at least 10 I'll do the post, if not I'll just answer them in the comments, feel free to ask more than one question!

Thank you so much for reading. I hope you enjoyed, if you did please share this as it really helps me out!

Stay tuned for next weeks post!

Maddie x

Last Post - Liebster Award

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The Liebster Award

Hey everyone, hope you are all having a good day.

Today I am writing a different type of post... Before I get into the details, I'd like to thank WithLovePloy for nominating me. Make sure you check out her blog as it's AMAZING & I'm so honored that she even considered tagging me in this. 

This is also my 10th post, what better way to celebrate?

This is my first ever award since I've started my blog and I'm super exited to share it with you all! It's also a great way for you all to get to know me a bit better.

The Liebster Award rules:

- thank the blogger who nomintated you

- answer the questions they send you

- nominate up to 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers to answer your own set of 11 questions

- contact them by commenting on a recent post

So let's get into the questions...

Ploy's Questions:

1. Whats the one beauty product you can't live without?

I would have to say mascara, it just makes me look way more awake then I actually am. My favorite mascara at the moment is maybelline the falsies because it makes my lashes look HUGE.

2. What is your biggest fear?

Ummm... I have quite a few fears, but I do have a ridiculous phobia of birds, I know I know, it's weird! I also have a fear of being upside down... so nothing serious. Let me know if you have any funny phobia's so I know that I'm not alone haha :)

3. Something that you have learned recently.

I realized that it's important to be grateful for what you have, because out of no where it could be taken away.

4. Your best and worst trait

My best trait is probably the fact that I don't usually take things personally and  don't get offended and my worst trait would have to be the fact that I can be stubborn at times.

5. Your biggest put-off in the opposite sex

Laziness.

6. Red or nude lips?

Nude, it's so easy to wear!

7. What is your favourite quote?

There are so many quotes that I love so here are a few...

“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.” 

“We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.” 

"You say i dream too big. I say you think too small"

8. How did you come up with your blogging name?

Well my name is MADdie, and my blog name is MADforbeauty.

9. Where is your dream holiday destination?

Hawaii

10. What inspires you most?

Many things inspire me, one is seeing people do what they love, it inspires me to try my hardest to pursue any dream that I have.

11. What do you love most about blogging?

Communicating with other bloggers who enjoy to read my blog, and also just writing and working on each post!

My 11 questions:

1. What inspired you to start blogging?

2. What is your favorite makeup brand at the moment?
3. Natural or smokey eyeshadow?
4. Summer or winter?
5. Best place you've traveled to?
6. What is your favorite tv show?
7. Do you prefer long or short hair?
8. What is your favorite holiday?
9. Coffee or tea?
10. What are you most passionate about?
11. What is your favorite song at the moment?

I NOMINATE:

Debbi - Golden Bairn

Amy - Perfect Imperfections

Anaka - Economy Nails
Lorss - Mad Mad World
Breaya - iamfashion
Maddie - iFashion and Beauty


Thank you so much for reading, I loved answering these questions and I hope you enjoyed reading my answers!

I would love for you to answer any of the questions that I answered in the comments, I always enjoy reading your thoughts :)

If you have any questions about my 11 questions feel free to contact me, all of my social media is linked at the top of the page.

Stay tuned for next weeks post!

Maddie x

Last post - Summer Makeup Routine

My Summer Makeup Routine

Hey everyone!

Today I thought I'd mix it up a bit, rather then reviewing random products, I'm going to share my everyday summer makeup routine! I'm trying not to write too much about each product as I have many to go through, but I have reviewed some of these before so I'll link them at the end of the post.

I tend to wear less makeup in the summer simply because I like it to feel nice and lightweight and fresh, and where I live it's VERY hot so the less makeup on my face, the better.

This look is also good to wear to school if you want to keep it quite minimal.

This is my makeup bag...




It's quite simple, it just says MADRID all around. I don't know exactly where it's from as it was a gift, but I'm sure most of you have guessed that its from Madrid. It's a nice size to keep a decent amount of makeup in, and also good for traveling as it has waterproof materiel inside incase of any products spilling or breaking.

I'd like to warn you all about my products, none of them are clean or new, this is what I have been using everyday so it's not going to look like I just took it out of the packaging, sorry if that bothers some of you. :)

Step 1 - Primers
Before applying any makeup, I use 2 primers on my skin. I use Rimmel Stay Matte & Benefit Porefessional. This is to make sure my makeup stays on all day without smudging or creasing. I use the Rimmel primer to keep my skin looking matte because I have quite oily skin, and I use the Benefit primer to minimize the appearance of my pores.

Step 2 - Concealers
After priming, I apply 2 types of concealers, one for blemishes and scarring, and the other for my under-eye are, and to simply highlight the high points of my face.
I use the Collection Lasting Perfection (shade cool medium 2), which was recommended by someone who reads my blog, on my imperfections which at the moment is just scarring, and I use the Rimmel Match Perfection 2 in 1 concealer & highlighter (shade 010 ivory) under my eyes, on the bridge of my nose and on my cupids bow. I use that instead of a real highlighter as it looks a bit more natural.

Step 3 - Powder

Next I apply powder, the shortest and simplest step. I use the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder (shade 004 Sandstorm) because it's really lightweight and is a good combination with the Rimmel primer. As you can see my powder isn't in a very good state at the moment, I was traveling a couple of weeks ago and I didn't have a lid on it so it got quite damaged... But it still works perfectly fine! :) I just use a small amount of this all over my face.

Step 4 - Bronzer

Next I bronze up my face using the Rimmel Natural Bronzer (shade 022 Sun Bronze) as my concealer is a little bit too light for me, I don't contour, I just lightly dust it on my face to give me a natural sun-kissed look, but it's hardly noticeable.

Step 5 - Lip balm

At this point in my makeup application, I tend to have some concealer or powder on my lips so I apply some of the Carmex lip balm. I've heard many good & bad things about this product, but I personally love it.

Step 6 - "Eye Shadow"

Next I apply the Maybelline Color Tattoo (Shade - 70 Barely Branded). This is a simple skin tones eye shadow base. I like to use it on it's own because it's quite shimmery but natural. I just apply this all over my eye-lid and inner corner.

Step 7 - Eyeshadow Stick

Next I apply this Rimmel Eyeshadow Stick (shade - Rose Gold), I put this on my upper and lower lash line like an eyeliner, and then smudge with a brush it to make it look messy. This is a really nice color for people with blue eyes, like myself, as gold makes them stand out.

Step 8 - Eyeliners

My next blog post is going to be my favorite eyeliners (stay tuned for that) so I'm not going to get into the details of this step. I apply NYX eye pencil (shade - black) in my tight line and Rimmel eyeliner (shade - 005 Nude) on my waterline, keeping it nice and simple.

Step 9 - Mascara

To finish off this look, I apply Maybelline the Falsies on my top and bottom lashes, to make them look nice and long.

And that was the last step!

I hope you enjoyed my Summer Makeup Routine, feel free to recreate this simple look!

Stay tuned for next weeks post...

Thank you so much for reading, have a great day!

Goodbye!!xxx

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More about the Primers - http://madforbeautyxoxo.blogspot.com/2014/07/top-2-primers-top-2-drugstore-bb-cremes.html

More about concealers - http://madforbeautyxoxo.blogspot.com/2014/06/top-3-drugstore-concealers.html

More about mascaras - http://madforbeautyxoxo.blogspot.com/2014/06/top-3-drugstore-concealers.html

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http://madforbeautyxoxo.blogspot.com/2014/08/benefit-box-review.html

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Social Media | Quick Update

Hey everyone!

This is not a beauty related post, just a quick update on my social media. 

As you all may know, I write this blog anonymously, meaning I haven't been able to share my social media links with you all. 

So I've created a Twitter account & and Instagram account so you can all be kept up to date with my blog, and you can get to know me a bit better. 

On Instagram, I will be posting daily, and posting previews of my upcoming blogs and other things that are blog related.

On Twitter, I will also be posting daily about the blog, and just thoughts that I would want to share with you all!

Feel free to follow me on..

Instagram - http://instagram.com/madforbeautyxo

Twitter - https://twitter.com/madforbeautyxo

If you do follow me, make sure you link your blog in the comments so that I can check it out!

I will be following back those who have a blog xx

Sorry for the random post, I just thought I'd let you all know! 

Thank you for reading, this is not my weekly post, I should have a new beauty post up either tomorrow or tuesday, if you want to see what that's going to be about then check my social media *hint-hint* :)

Have a great day, bye!xx

Benefit Box | Review

Hi everyone! I didn't know what to call this post... But today I'm reviewing a "Benefit Box". Basically, I received this as a gift, and I have no clue what it's actually called, so if you know feel free to let everyone else know in the comments. It's probably called "From LeeLee With Love", but I'm not sure haha.

*DISCLAIMER* I have not been sponsored by anyone to share these products. I am not trying to sell these to you, I am just sharing my opinion to anyone who WANT's to purchase these items.

This "Benefit Box" contains 4 items : mascara, lip gloss, primer & perfume.
Everything is full size expect for the perfume which is a sample, although it is a pretty decent size.

This is what the Benefit Box looks like, it's a good size, although a bit big for 4 small products, but not too big. It's nicely decorated so that you could re use it to store other things such as makeup brushes or different products etc... The front of the box says "From LeeLee With LOVE".

Products from left to right - primer, perfume, mascara, lip gloss.

Onto the review...


1. Benefit Porefessional 

I have already written a blog post about this product so if you'd like to read more about this products then click here, this just makes your pores look a lot smaller. The good thing about this product is the fact that a small amount of it goes a long way, meaning it lasts a long time. It leave your skin feeling quite silky and smooth which I personally love!
I believe it's around $30, which it quite pricey for a primer, but in my opinion it's worth it. If you want to test this out but don't want to spend the whole price, you can always purchase the "porefessional deluxe sample" for only $8. If you want even more information you can always check the benefit website or like I said I have written a brief summary on this in a different blog post.

2. Laugh with me LeeLee Perfume

Like I said above, this is a sample size, unlike the other 3 products which are full size. The packaging is really cute, as you can tell of the 3rd picture, there is a poem to describe LeeLee which is a nice touch. The only thing I don't like about this sample is the "applicator" (4th picture), but I do know that the full size product has the normal "spritz" applicator, I don't actually know what it's called haha. I personally would rather have a roll-on applicator though. I don't really know how to describe the scent of this perfume, I literally have it in my hand right now trying to figure out the scent.. The full size is $36, and it's actually on sale on the Benefit website at the moment for $26.

3. Benefit They're Real!

This is another products that I have already mentioned in my Top 3 Mascaras post, so if you're interested in finding out more click here. This is great if you have medium lengthen lashes like me because it makes them look super long. The applicator is amazing, and it's really easy to apply, the wand has many bristles, is very straight, and isn't too flexible. The formula is also great, the only problem is that it's difficult to remove, but it's worth it! They have made a remover specifically for this which has good reviews, but I have yet to try it. This mascara is $23 but you can also buy a sample size for only $8.

4. Benefit Dandelion Lip Gloss

I don't wear lip gloss very often because I don't like the feeling of it, but this is one of the exceptions. This is a nice "soft pink", almost a corral color. It is quite sheer, but still nice to wear alone. I don't really have much to say on this as I don't have an interest for lip glosses, but don't get me wrong I do really like this one!

And that's everything!

Feel free to comment below telling me which products you already own!

If you enjoyed this please share this with your friends as it helps me a lot! :)

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Stay tuned for next weeks post...

Thank you so much for reading!

Have a great day and I will be back again sometime next week, bye!xx