Loving Lately #

1. Avon Colour & Contour Powder in Rose Glow
The colour and contour powder is a lovely duo it has a bronzer and a highlighter that looks wonderful on its own or swirled tighter for a radiant glow. The duo is easy to use and works well with my skin tone. Sturdy and practical compact that is perfect for on the go.

2. Rimmel Union Jack Eye Palette Heart of Gold

My friend gave me this palette and I’ve been using it ever since. I swirl all the shades together to make a lovely shimmery brown shade. The powder is soft and packed with pigment which I wasn’t expecting for a drugstore eye shadow. It lasts all day and I can see myself wearing these eye shadows all through autumn. 

3. Rituals Volume Mascara

This mascara was a sample that came in last month’s edition of InStyle Magazine. I was really excited to try it out because I’m a huge fan of Rituals bath and body products and never tried their make-up products before. The brush is traditionally shaped and has long soft bristles that collect a good amount of product from the tube. I find the mascara nice to apply but that maybe because the wand is smaller as it’s a sample version. I get amazing results every time I use this mascara, which is why I keep going back to it. It gives me long thick lashes that stay looking good all day, and I will be investing in the full size tube once I run low. 

4. Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Eyeliner Nude

I absolutely love this eyeliner because it very pigmented, waterproof and lasts all day long. This nude shade is perfect for everyday because it’s not as bold as white eyeliner but none the less beautiful. There are many other shades available which I’m dying to get my hands on.

5. MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation NC15

This is my go to foundation when I’m having my morning rush to get ready because it’s so quick and easy to apply. It’s a shade darker than my Studio Fix Fluid Foundation but it’s not massively noticeable. It has a decent medium to full coverage, long lasting, breathable and looks flawless. 

6. Avon Supershock Gel Eyeliner Flash

Flash is a lovely pearly pink that looks flawless on the waterline. It has a soft creamy gel formula that glides on with ease and is packed with pigment. Once set it lasts all day. Unfortunately these eyeliner are now discontinued but the original black and silver eyeliners are still available.   

7. La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo 

I purchased this because my skin was breaking out really badly and I heard really good things about it. The serum has a very mild fragrance, it sinks into the skin quickly and it makes a nice base for make-up. I honestly don't think it’s all it's made out to be because I still have pretty bad blemishes, but it does calm my spots and they look less angry and red, It also calms the redness on my skin and that's why I've been liking this product. Works well for my skin but not so much for my blemishes.  

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My friends thought I'd been attacked :O

Earlier in the evening I felt the urge to create some kind of make up look but I wanted to create something different to what I usually do. Most of my make-up collection consists of pretty things but lately I've been wanting to create gore / Halloween looks.....maybe that's because Halloween is coming up or my HUGE obsession with Violence and Gore....Anyway this is what I finished with. 

All created with pretty much normal cosmetics.

Mua lip liner in Red Drama

Lime Crime Suedeberry Velvetines Lip Paint

Kate Moss lipstick in shade 4

Collection Lasting colour lipstick in Pink Shock

Rimmel Scandaleyes Kohl Kajal Eyeliner in Nude

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Loving Lately

Collection Lipstick in Pink Shock: This lipstick is part of Collections Lasting Colour range and It's the first lipstick I have ever tried by Collection. I was casually browsing Superdrug one day on the hunt to find a bright, opaque, long lasting lipstick and I came across this beauty. I absolutely love this shade because it's a subtle bright pink and what I would call a statement lipstick. I've bought pink lipsticks in the past and hated them because they just look tarty and yucky. It has a smooth application and feels moisturising on the lips. I was surprised at the lasting time because the lipstick was under £4.00 and didn't expect it to last as well as it does. I worse this lipstick out for a meal and I didn't need to re-apply after the meal which was very unexpected. I'm going to try other shades from collection because this one has won me over.

Rimmel Kate Moss Matte Lipstick in shade 101: This lipstick is one of my most worn lipsticks because it's the perfect everyday shade for me. It's a subtle bubblegum pink shade and goes well with any outfit. It's easy to apply and very convenient if I'm in a rush to get ready. The consistency is soft and creamy leaving a lovely matte finish. Because the lipstick is matte is has a decent lasting time but it makes my lips the tiniest bit dry but nothing extreme or I won't be wearing it everyday. Revlon have a lipstick very similar to this one called Pink Pout but it has purple undertones to it. I have already purchased another shade from the Kate Moss collection which I will do a review on very soon.

Lime Crime Lipstick Airborn Unicron: I adore Lime Crime and I adore this lipstick, the packaging is super cute with bright purple packaging and a sparkly holographic unicorn design. The lipstick is an opaque medium violet and definitely a statement shade. It’s super creamy and packed full of pigment that lasts all day. It doesn’t make my lips feel dry nor does it settle in lip lines or bleed. It’s just a beautiful lipstick that I enjoy wearing. Lime Crime have so many amazing shades I have no idea which to choose next.

Hope you enjoyed today's post; do you wear any of these shades?

What are you favourite lipsticks of right now?

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Empties

Max Factor Xperience Weightless Foundation 40 Light Ivory

I really liked this foundation when I first bought it, but for some reason I stopped using it. Recently after forcing myself to use up all of the foundations I own because I over buy them, I found myself using it again. I've used four other foundations by Max Factor and I've liked all of them. I think Max Factor’s foundations are a fabulous quality and one of the best brands in my local drugstore. This foundation is a great price at £9.99 and it lasts me a long time because I don’t need to use a lot to get full coverage. It feels comfortable on the skin and it lasts a good eight hours. I have the lightest shade, and it suites my porcelain white skin perfectly. I can see myself buying this foundation again in the future because its reliable, full coverage and comfortable.   

Sanex Shower Gel Dermo Moisturising

This shower gel may look plain old boring and smell not so nice but it works wonders for my dry skin. The gel is thick and I don’t need to use a lot to get a good lather. It leaves my skin feeling clean and refreshed and very importantly moisturised. It leaves a layer of oil behind on the skin which I like a lot, because I love the way it makes my skin feel. It’s also great because I don’t need to moisturise with a different product after a shower or bath. At the price of £2.19 I will definitely purchase this again.    

Aussie Three Minute Miracle Colour Deep Treatment

Don’t get me wrong this is an amazing deep treatment conditioner at a purse friendly price of £4.99. But I leave conditioning treatments on way longer than three minutes and in all honestly this is just as good as any other I have used. It smells nice and leaves my hair soft and manageable. However I would buy this again which I have a few times, but I use it as an everyday conditioner rather than a treatment.

NYX Studio Finishing Powder

I really like this setting powder because it’s so finely milled and leaves my skin looking radiant and luminous. It’s brilliant at setting liquid foundation, and even though it’s white it applies transparent. However its £9.50 for only 6g which I don’t like so much but the main problem I have is the mess it creates. Most loose powders are messy but this is stupidly messy. I unscrew the top and the amount of powder that comes out is just a big waste and for the amount of product you get to start with, it’s a complete waste of money.  

Liz Earle’s Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

Cleansing is the most important step in my skin regime. So firstly the bottle is amazing, I use one pump if I'm not wearing make-up and two pumps if I’ve had make-up on. The pump applicator makes cleansing your face simple and less messy, plus you don't waste product like you do with tube design cleansers. You then apply the cleanser (which smells divine) onto dry skin or a face full of makeup. I love the fact you don't need to wet your face before applying the cleanser, because if you’re anything like me, I get my hair soaked, sleeves wet and the mirror gets splashed. One less thing for my parents to nag me about. You can also apply the cleanser straight on to a full face or make-up, which is great if you have been partying till early hours in the morning, or your lazy like me. You can even use the cleanser on your eyes to remove eye make-up such as mascara; it does not hurt my eyes in any way. Back to the regime once you have applied the cleanser on your face and neck you simply remove the cleanser with one of the pure muslim cloths you get provided with the product. Although if your removing make-up be prepared for a make-up covered cloth afterwards. I absolutely love this cleanser and it’s not a bad price at £14.75 and that includes two muslim cloths. I can see myself buying this again. 

Dermorganic Leave In Treatment

I didn’t get much use out of this product because it was a sample but I really enjoyed the amount I had to use. I would apply this to towel dried hair and comb through and it really made a difference in the time it took for my hair to air dry. It also made my hair feel soft and manageable but no different to what my usual Argan Oil treatment does. I wouldn’t buy this again because I didn’t find it anything special and Its pretty expensive at £8.59 for 30ml and £21.50 for 120ml.

Good Things Ulta Rich Creamy Scrub

The Ultra Rich Creamy Scrub is fantastic, it does exactly what a body scrub is supposed to do and it doesn't leave my skin red and blotchy. The scrub contains pomegranate and red grape with smooth micro beads and cranberry seeds that work to lift away any dead skin cells while the gentle creamy formula replaces lost moisture. I like to use this scrub all over my body before I shave my legs as the scrub prevents any nicks to dead skin cells or bumpy skin. Remember always exfoliate before applying fake tan!!! However I do prefer harsher scrubs but I like to use this scrub when my skin feels a little sensitive. It’s also purse friendly at £4.99. 

Eucryl Tooth powder Freshmint

I’ve been using this powder instead of toothpaste for the last month, and my teeth look a lot cleaner and whiter. It tastes pleasant and makes my teeth feel a lot cleaner than my usual toothpaste. I have bought this again and I will continue too as its only £1.00 and actually works.

Rimmel Gentle Eye Make Up Remover

I’ve been using this product for months now, and I keep on repurchasing. I like it because it is gentle and it doesn’t cause any irritation to my eyes or skin. It removes the toughest make up like mascara and Lime Crime’s Eye Shadow Helper. It does what it is supposed to do very effectively and Its another purse friendly price at £3.50! Love it.

What products have you used up this month?

  

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Empties

Oral-B Sensitive Alcohol Free Mouth Wash 300ml - £1.00

I first bought this mouth wash after I got my jestrum and labret piercings because the mouth wash I was currently using (Listerene) was to harsh for them. This mouth wash is really nice and pleasant to use because it is alcohol free, so you don't get that burning sensation. I bought this from Home Bargains for £1.00 but I haven't seen this mouth wash in any other shops. I really like this and I have repurchased and I probably will again. 5/5

Avon Naturals Kids Mango Crazy Hair Tamer 200ml - £2.50
I've been using this hair tamer for years because it does exactly what it says on the bottle. It combes any knots and tangles out my hair and makes my hair smell fantastic. I buy this product from Avon. This product comes in different fragrances. 5/5

Rimmel Exaggerate Liquid Eye Liner 10ml - £5.29
As some of you may know I would be lost without liquid eye liner as its part of my everyday make up routeen. This is really good quality jet black liquid eye liner and I have repurchased over and over because its great. 5/5

Elemis Fresh Skin Exfoliating Wash 30ml sample Full size £12.00
Review HERE. 5/5

Planet Spa Bath Oil From Avon - 50ml £??.??

A really nice bath oil that helps to moisturise the body but doesn't leave you feeling greasy or oily. I won't be buying this again because it leaks out of the bottle and makes everything oily. 2/5

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation in shell 30ml - £27.50

I've had this foundation for quite a long time because I didn't wear it that often. It has fantastic coverage and gives  flawless almost perfect skin. The shade shell is the lightest shade and its very close to being a perfect match to my skin. Unfortunately it feels way to heavy on my skin and breaks me out like crazy, being the reason I didn't wear it much. 3/5

Soap & Glory Super Eyes Wide Awake Lifting Eye Gel 15ml - £9.00

I'm a big fan of Soap & Glory, and I like all of the products I've tried apart from this one. Although it does give a soothing cooling sensation that's all I have found it to do for me. Big shame. 1/5

Rituals Magic Touch Whipped Body Cream 70ml - £5.00

I absolutely adore this body cream, the first thing that attracted me was the scent, I'm not sure how to describe the scent but its kind of floral, a scent I normally don't like. It's really nice to use and melts into the skin really quickly, leaving your skin feeling incredibly soft and smooth. I will be repurchasing. 5/5

Soap & Glory Breakfast Scrub Body Exfoliator 300ml - £9.50

Another Soap and Glory product I love. Its has a thick consistency and it is full of oatmeal grains that work to remove any dead skin cells. The scrub smells of honey and porridge, not to everyone's taste  but I think it smells divine. Almost good enough to eat. I will be repurchasing. 5/5

Morrisons sensitive baby wipes 80* - 4 packs for £3.00

I've been using these wipes for quite some time because they are cheap, last, and remove make-up superbly. They are sensitive, so they can be used on the eye area to remove make-up. I have bought these over and over. They are fab. 5/5

Soap & Glory Night cream In shining Armour 50ml - £13.00

This is my favorite Soap & Glory product so far. Find my review HERE. 5/5

Have you tried any of these products? Let me know what you think.