Perry Petite

Hi guys! Now this post is going to be a lot different to the rest of my content but I thought I'd spice it up a bit. Today I want to talk about the world of design and what the future of design may potentially look like on behalf of 3D graphic design company CGTrader.

Design to me is an interesting concept as it is the mother of all creativity. Without design the world would be a pretty dull and conformist place, which I for one would not want to live in. Design also holds the prize for most entertaining upon observation due to questionable trends being bombarded at us through the beauty and fashion industry. It is honestly quite amusing to see how far people will go to stay in trend - despite how ridiculous and cringe worthy it may appear to non-followers of these trends.

There is no specific future to design as trends are constantly adapting and being rediscovered. Design will forever be a beautiful creation full of experimentation and expression. But a concept that seems to cling onto the hearts of designers and society no matter how popular other trends shine is the classic element of minimalism and simplicity.



Minimalism is a trend that will never die within the design world. Be it through beauty, fashion, interior design, graphic design etc...the element to it will always be in style and maintain a sense of respect amongst designers due to its aesthetically pleasing format and effortless feel.

Within the beauty and fashion world, the simplicity of minimalism allows designers and the individual to be themselves without having to rely on current crazes or busy formats to be unique. Minimalism encourages your true self to shine through and allow others to appreciate the work a heck of a lot more than an over the top and distracting design that drifts away from the creator's intent.

Design within today's society is bombarded with materialism - putting the idea into people's heads that showering ourselves in items will increase our wellbeing and social status. Yet minimalism embraces the idea that a person doesn't need flashy materials or the latest technology to produce an excellent idea, just a well thought out concept that is simple, but effective that can be pulled off with ease.



Minimalism encourages the idea of 'less is more', which is an excellent way to create a healthier lifestyle and can transform a persons wellbeing.

Now you don't need to apply minimalism to every part of your life but using it in just one aspect can help to wash away stress and add more control to your life.

A good place to start is skincare. I have recently decided to stop using all of my skin care products that I would use regularly, because I was under the impression that I had to have a specific lengthy routine in order to have perfect skin (which was still far from perfect when using everything). Yet after cutting down to just a couple necessary products, my skin has been a lot calmer and overall in a much better condition than it was with numerous unnecessary products that added more layers onto my skin.

Overall, no matter how intense and materialistic beauty trends and expectations get, minimalism will still be praised and create inspiration amongst designers and avid bloggers throughout the design world. There is just something about the minimalistic style that screams effortless class and style, which I personally would like to continue to see within the future of design.


I hope you enjoyed this post, I know it's different but I had fun with it! Be sure to let me know what your views are about minimalism and how you feel about the future of design!


Lucy x

This blog post is a part of Design Blogger Competition organized by CGTrader

If you follow makeup artist and youtuber Wayne Goss, you may have come across this foundation. If not, you can probably recognise it as the foundation that had a waiting list of over 25,000 when it launched a few months ago.

The ordinary created two foundations: the serum foundation and coverage foundation which can be found for an affordable price of £5.90 online (plus delivery depending on where you purchase.)

This foundation took over a month to arrive to me due to how the lengthy the waiting list was so a lot of patience is needed if you're planning on buying this foundation.



If you are struggling with picking your shade then I would recommend checking out a shade guide or Wayne Goss' MAC comparable guide if you know your MAC shade as it's relatively on point. I bought the shade 1.1N which is similar to an NC15. With my shade I'd say that the Pro Longwear concealer in NC15 is a better match to 1.1N since the foundation in NC15 is a couple shades darker, but with some quick googling you can probably figure out your shade.

After wearing this for a decent amount of time I'd personally say that the coverage is about medium - which is fine for me as I always tend to go in with a concealer anyway, but if you're looking for a true full coverage foundation then this is probably not for you. I found that the finish looked really nice as soon as I had applied it alongside the rest of my makeup, with it leaving a natural yet matte finish.


Now a big flaw for this foundation is the longevity. On me the foundation has a tendency to slide around throughout the day, making my face appear really cakey, dry and overall pretty terrible. It also creases really badly, sinking into any fine lines after a couple of hours which is very noticeable. It literally made me want to wipe off my makeup and appreciate my bare face more...and my bare face is a 3/10 at best.

Bare in mind that I have combination skin so you may have a different result depending on your skin type but damn did it make me look bad.

Overall I have mixed opinions on this foundation as I really wish it would've held up in the same way it looked in the first hour of wearing it. I've tried mixing it with lighter foundations and haven't had any issues but it's quite a hit and miss for me when wearing it on its own.

Since this foundation is only £5.90 I would recommend trying it out for yourself if you're curious as there are a wide range of shades and many other people seem to highly rate both the serum and coverage foundations. Plus if it happens to work for you then you'd be potentially be saving a lot of money!


I hope you enjoyed this post and be sure to let me know how you feel about The Ordinary foundations!

Lucy x

A good skincare routine is vital to obtaining and maintaining healthy looking skin, so finding the right products for you is extremely important. Now, you do not need to go crazy and have a lengthy routine if it is unnecessary to your skin so it is best to see what works for you. Personally I think everybody should stick to moisturising, cleansing, exfoliating and a serum of sort as this is quite simple and benefits all skin types.

Now my routine is pretty complicated and long, but this is because I have products that I use on certain days or only if my skin is feeling some type of way, but this is just a quick glimpse into what personally works for me.

My favourite daily toner at the moment is the Botanics Rose Water Toning Spritz. This toner is super affordable and I usually use it in the morning as a prep before makeup and to freshen up my skin. I also really enjoy this because you can mist it over your face throughout your day as a pick me up to add a bit more moisture to your skin if it's a bit dry and to perk it up.

The scent is rather calming, which for a £5.99 toner that is nearly always on offer, I am definitely not switching it up just yet!


For my daily moisturiser I use the Botanics All Bright Hydrating Day Cream with SPF 15. Now I do own quite a few Botanics products, but their skin care line is honestly really lovely and affordable so if you do not want to spend as much money, their line is worth checking out.

I usually apply quite a bit in upward motions and let it sink into my skin before applying makeup.

I bought this on a whim since it was only about £2.00 and I still have not found a moisturiser that I am amazed by, but this one is actually really nice on the skin and only takes a small amount to blend into the skin, making my skin feel brighter and smooth. It does look nice under foundation and has not made anything slip around, yet I probably will not buy this again, just because it takes a while to blend into the skin and the lid tends to get a bit messy at times, so if anybody has any daily moisturiser recommendations feel free to let me know!

I usually swap between the different types of the water as I like all of them and it usually depends on which one is on offer at the time, but I tend to stick to the combination and sensitive skin type. I find that this cleansing water removes my makeup well and makes my skin feel fresh and ready for the rest of my routine afterwards.



Now sometimes it is a bit tricky to take off all of my eye makeup with the Garnier Micellar Water since my eyeliner is really difficult to take off. When I am in a rush I will go in with the Estee Lauder Gentle Eye Makeup Remover as this stuff instantly removes the trickiest of eye makeup without having to tug at the skin! I try not to use this too much since it is pricey but I am very impressed with how it performs!


About once a week after I have removed my makeup I use the Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Charcoal Face Mask which I love! I really enjoy the boots brand and there are a couple more items from their brand which I also really enjoy, to me personally I find that their products are nice to my skin and are incredibly affordable.

My skin really loves anything with witch hazel and charcoal products so I find that this really helps to even out my skin and dry out any breakouts that have erupted. I use this just before I'm about to get in the shower so it is easier to wash off and clean up afterwards.


During the morning and at night when I am in the shower, I reach for the Biore Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser. This is an all time favourite of mine and I have repurchased this for quite a long time. I make sure to get the cleanser foamy and rub it into my skin using small circular motions.

The best part about this cleanser is when I go in with it when I have just exfoliated as it makes my skin feel tingly and purified.

I am absolutely obsessed with how fresh my skin feels after using this and really takes off any excess dirt from the skin. My skin has definitely been enjoying this and has helped to reduce breakouts!



With exfoliators, it is relatively hard to find one that isn't too scratchy or irritable on your skin, especially if somebody recommends a product since every skin type is different.

I am currently enjoying the Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Refreshing Jelly Facial Scrub  since my skin is in love with witch hazel and goes really well paired with the Biore cleanser. My skin feels well exfoliated and smooth afterwards, with me usually using this once a week when my skin is feeling a bit all over the place.



Another exfoliator that I use for when my skin is feeling a bit lacklustre is the Botanics All Bright Purifying Face Scrub. Again Botanics is really nice brand that does some really lovely stuff so it is worth checking out.

I tend to use this every now at and then at night to switch up my routine as it makes my skin feel bright and glowy. This is a nice affordable exfoliator and makes my skin feel more plump and alive. If you have dry skin you may want to look into this!


After I have washed my face, I go in with my No7 Beautiful Skin Hot Cloth Cleanser to bring back all of the moisture that I had lost from my cleanser. I cover my face in a thick layer, run the muslin cloth under hot water and cover my face for around 10 seconds before rubbing it in circular motions and rinsing my face with cold water to lock in the moisture.

As you can tell from the lack of product, I have been loving this and will be repurchasing another once this bottle has run out.


As a small prep before I go to bed I like to use the Botanics All Bright Refreshing Eye Roll-On. I do use this in the morning sometimes but I am usually in a rush so I use it more at night. Now to be honest this does not really do much, but I find the cooling sensation of the gel relaxing under my eyes and around my brow bone.  I personally wouldn't say it brightens the under eye but it does soothe the bags under my eyes so that's a plus I guess, but I probably will not buy this again.


Serum wise (kind of) I like to use the Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Night Gel after I have let the Botanics Eye Roll-On sink in. I have bought this so many times that I don't think I will be able to switch to anything else since my skin is so used to it. I literally rub so many layers of this over my skin because I feel like it is doing amazing things to any blemishes. Depending on what exfoliator I use, my skin can feel tingly when using this which I personally enjoy!


For my night cream I use the L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil Night Sleeping Cream, which I have already reviewed on my blog and you can have a quick read here: 

http://perrypetite.blogspot.co.uk/2017/02/loreal-extraordinary-sleeping-oil.html

I'm not going to go too much into detail but I apply a thick coat of this after the Boots Night Treatment Gel so that my skin can drink in all of the oils and obtain a nice balance in the morning.



From this it is probably obvious that I really enjoy Boots' own skin care range and Botanics. But for someone like me who is quite picky with skin care products and doesn't like spending too much on certain items, these brands are lovely and make my skin feel refreshed without having to go crazy on the spending when I need to repurchase, they should have a lot more recognition!

Also, my routine is definitely pretty complicated and long as I switch throughout the week but so far this has been working for me, and I am always open to trying new products!

Thank you for reading and I hope you found my skin care routine interesting! Let me know what skin care products you enjoy and be sure to follow my social media in the top right corner. Have a wonderful day!

I have only recently realised how important a good nightly moisturiser can be within your skin care routine. Yet it is always a struggle to figure out which type is right for your skin or whether it is worth splurging or keeping it cheap. I personally tend to stick to more affordable moisturisers as I feel that you don't need to ruin your bank in order to make your face feel revitalised.

What I look for in a night cream is something that is incredibly nourishing and hydrating - primarily swerving towards creams that are for dehydrated and mature skin (odd I know) as I really like to feel refreshed and almost over hydrated in the morning, despite having combination skin as my cleansers and other products tend to dry out the outer areas of my face. 

I decided to give the L'Oreal Paris Extraordinary Oil Night Sleeping Oil-Cream a go due the fact that it contains 'essential oil of Rosehip and precious oil of Argan' that is 'combined with illuminating Imperata Cylindrica extract and Royal Jelly known for its protective and nutritive properties'. Now to me this made the cream sound like a moisturising machine with the amount of goodness that it could potentially do to my skin.

The L'Oreal Paris Extraordinary Oil Night Sleeping Oil-Cream retails for £15 but you can currently purchase it on offer for £10 from a selection of stores.


The consistency is very rich and has a pungent scent of lavender and rosemary which some may find slightly overpowering. I however enjoy the scent of it. The only downside to the strong scent seemed to be that I had to be careful when applying it near to my eyes as the scent would slightly make my eyes water (kind of like an onion if you get my drift), so I would recommend putting a light layer around the eye area just to prevent any irritation if your skin and eyes are quite sensitive. 

Also, the cream has a very rich consistency which makes my face feel very soft and well nourished once it has absorbed. Over the past week of trying this out, my skin has felt much more plumper and silky, balancing out my combination skin wonderfully.


Now I've noticed that the cream has small speckles of glitter which I feel would either be a hit or miss for some. I personally really enjoy it as my face appears a lot brighter and luminous compared to how it usually looks and doesn't look like I've been thrown into an oily vat of glitter as you would expect a glittery moisturiser to be (but then again that does sound quite appealing though). 

As much as I love this moisturiser, this may not be for you if you have highly sensitive skin as the ingredients could cause a slight irritation, but so far my skin has had positive reactions from it. Also I have noticed that a residue is left on the skin in the morning which appears once you wash your face. This could either be good or bad for some but I personally like it as I feel that I am getting twice as much moisture than I would with other night creams. 








Overall, I personally really enjoy the way my skin feels and looks whilst I have been using this night cream and would recommend it to those who have dull skin and want to perk it up a bit. However, as every skin type is different and if you have a more sensitive skin, I would recommend looking at the ingredients first before purchasing just in case a specific oil or fragrance does not agree with your skin.


Thank you for reading, be sure to check out my social media linked in the top right corner (or access it through the 'Contact' tab on a mobile device) to keep updated on what I am up to and let me know your thoughts on the L'Oreal Paris Extraordinary Oil Night Sleeping Oil-Cream!