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Nyx, a brand I don't use very often but if you've been here for a
while you'll know I love to find a good deal in B&M and after
spotting the powder foundation I knew I had to give it a try before
I went to buy the urban decay one, which I also know zero
to nothing about and I think the only other thing by NYX that
I own is a lipstick so this was a whole new experience for me. I
got mine in the shade 'natural' due to there only being two shades
in B&M which was a dark shade and a natural shade. Pretty
disappointing due to the bargin of £4.99 when its £10.50 in boots.

So it all started from the 9 hour shifts at work where by lunch time I have got black under my eyes from my mascara. I just wanted a powder with a sponge that I could use quickly at work to get rid of the black mascara so I could look a little less of a mess at work. 

I've been using the product for over a month now to the point that the powder has smashed into smithereens but I can say that it does exactly what I wanted it to do. I do only wear a light foundation day to day so I'm glad I haven't got an issue of it making my base look cakey or over done. It is actually an asset to my makeup bag. It's matte which I mean is a obvious due to the name and although it might not be for everyone due to it not being like a full coverage foundation it is ideal for me, someone that likes a little coverage. 

The product its self is a wonderful little compact, it opens up into town sections, the top is the powder and the bottom sits the sponge, with a mirror on the lid. SO HELPFUL! The foundation glides on nicely with the sponge, which I love. It would also work well with a brush if you didn't want such a thick lick swipe and go kind of look. (which is what gives me the good coverage). I understand completely that this is supposed to be used on its own as a foundation but I love using it over mine or to matte out my face once I'm a little bit shiny. The only issue with this is that like I mentioned before the powder smashed, because I was down to pan after a month or so. If I had paid over £10 for this I defiantly wouldn't be happy about that! 

Over all I do like the product, I don't know how it compares to others as this is the only powder foundation I've tried but this product or one similar will be keeping me company in my make up bag. 

Have you tried a powder foundation? If you haven't would you?

Lilypad xo
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5/5/18

It was such a lovely day to take a day trip to the butterfly zoo in wye valley, A place I had never been before. And I'm pleased to say that I as well as my niece and nephew loved it.

The overall price of the place was good for what we got to do, it worked out at £19.50 for one adult and two children for all day access to the butterfly zoo and the hedge maze and a round of mini golf for us all and I think In the end I only paid £1 for parking due to the £2 refund they gave me once I had brought my tickets.






The whole place was set up really well and everything in and around the car park. The butterfly zoo was the other side of the garden centre and was really cool to walk around and see the different butterfly species, learn about them and read all the information that was jotted around inside. My nephew loved reading all the signs, even if he was breaking a sweat. 

We next moved on to the mini golf, which was so fun for me and my niece and nephew because we hadn't played it before, I don't have anything to compare it to but I enjoyed it a lot. Running along side of the mini golf was a river with a cute little bridge that lead to the hedge maze. We were met by a lovely chap who firstly asked if we had been here before or not and then went on to inform us that the hedge maze was planted over 30 years ago by him and his brother and told us all sorts of games we could play within the maze. 













 I captured some photos of the beautiful maze and the area around it. Once I finally found my way to the middle after getting lost for a while and playing hide and seek for what felt like forever I discovered this beautiful stone seated area. 

Along the river were some picnic benches and the toilet blocks, a shop and a café which was so lovely to see. We grabbed an ice cream and sat for a while in the sun before we headed home. It was so nice and peaceful. I would defiantly recommend this wonderful attraction. We had so much fun and for us traveling 50 mins out of town was defiantly worth it. 

Link to there site if you want to check them out for yourself. 
Wye Valley butterfly zoo

Lilypad xo
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