Typically I go for warm toned eyeshadows but in the theme of changing my makeup up a little for the new year I tried out a more cool toned look (although still a little warmed up!)

Read on to see the look...

So I thought I'd show you with and without eyeliner and mascara.

And this is showing the look pretty up close and I really like it, but I do think I need the eyeliner to make this look work.

To complete the look I went with plenty of bronzer to warm my face up and a pale pink lip to let the eyes be the focus of this makeup look. 

And a little selfie to finish the post. 

If you would like to see the products I used, or how I created this look then leave me a comment below. Also let me know if you like this look on me, I'm interested to know.

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xo Charlotte's Escape xo

Hello all! So today I thought I would show you my perfume collection, at the moment it is pretty small and in the last few weeks two of the fragrances shown have ran out (very sad!) which is why they are empty in the picture. But I can tell that I will one day have quite an extensive amount of fragrance as I am starting to get a little obsessed - I already have my eye on a few that I just 'need' to have. 

So if you want to see what perfume I love at the moment, read on...

I picked this perfume up last time I went on holiday at duty free. I decided to get it as my best friend at the time used to wear it every day and it smelled so good, and it was pretty signature in that you could smell the fragrance before you saw my friend and you knew it was her. Its super strong but lasts really well because of it. I feel like I wouldn't want to wear this everyday but for a night out or special occasion I think its so good and it really does smell great.

Notes: Citron, raspberry, neroli, orange flower, jasmine, gardenia, patchouli and honey.

So I am pretty bad at maintaining a skincare routine of any sort but over the last few months I have introduced some products to my skin that have changed that. 

Keep reading to find out more!

So first things first - I take my makeup off using this micellar water. I simply soak two or three cotton pads with the water then rub over my face and eyes until all the makeup has been removed. I really like this for taking my makeup off and I find it better than using face wipes as I have done in the past. 

Some nights I will then apply a mask, but not every night as 1) I am pretty lazy and 2) I'm sure that's probably not the best for your skin. My favourite at the moment is this one from Sanctuary, it heats up as you apply it and I find that after using it my face feels very clean and soft. I just apply it onto dry skin, wait 5 minutes and then remove with a warm flannel. Works a charm.

So this isn't my favourite cleanser as it doesn't remove makeup, therefore this is the one part of the routine that I am looking to change when I find a product that I want to try. However this cleanser is still really good if you've taken the extra step and removed your makeup. You just apply to dry skin, hold muslin cloth (included) under warm/hot water and wring it out and place over face and let the heat work its magic. Leaves skin feeling clean and super soft.

Okay, so this and the next product are sometimes used as one or the other, or occasionally both, or very occasionally neither. Normally this depends on two things: 1) what condition my skin is in, and 2) how long it is until I will be going to bed (because of final step). 

Anyway, this product is so good. I really like applying it before makeup as well as using it as part of this routine. Its very hydrating and smoothing, you can apply as much as needed and it works great. Its neither a serum or a moisturiser - I like to think of it as somewhere in between. 

I love this eye cream, again as with the other Kiehl's product it is very thick and creamy and because of that it is lovely for keeping your under eyes looking good as it has all night to sink in and moisturise.  Just a very lovely product that I swear by for my eyes now. 

Okay, so there is no way to describe this that does it justice. It is amazing! Firstly, the smell is incredible and is perfect for being calming before bed. Then you wake up in the morning and you are so shocked that only 2-3 drops of this stuff can make your skin so soft and smooth. I love this so much!

I wanted to ask santa for an eyeshadow palette but it took me a lot of research to find out which one I wanted to go for, this one attracted me because it was so versatile with a range of colours that were all still very wearable. Plus the bonus of a really good black kohl liner, lovely big mirror and a sample of eye primer (not pictured).

Here are some close ups of the colour sections - although it suggests looks that use a colour range at a time I still mix shades from the three together and create different looks. 

On the back of the palette it gives some more information and the names of the shadows which you need if using the instructions sheets for particular looks. I also really like to know the names of shadows, although not too sure why!

This palette is so beautiful. The colours are beautiful, the shadows are really buttery and blend so well together and everything about this palette feels really luxurious. I love it a lot and don't find myself using anything but this for eye makeup at the moment.

Thank you for reading this post, it would be great if you could leave me a comment with any feedback or suggestions.

xo Charlotte's Escape xo

So I always think that the new year calls for a little update for your makeup collection so with that in mind I took a little trip to Boots to see what I could find.

This is what I picked up.