Nars all day luminous weightless foundation

This is the new foundation that Nars has recently released . I was in space nk with the intention of buying the sheer glow but because they didn't have the pump in stock i opted for this  . I have been trying it out for a while now so i can give you my opinion .

First off i matched my self and i picked a  shade too light but this isn't a major problem since i can use bronzer to warm up my complexion . On application i would recommend that you use a primer to make sure the foundation glides on . I have tried it with and without primer  . The pump dispenses small amount of product but don't be tempted to pump  a whole lot more since a little goes a long way . 

The coverage is medium to full coverage . But i don't see it to be a luminous finish . I would say its more of a matte finish personally .  I don't feel like its weightless either  as the name suggest . This might be down to my combination skin but i feel like it  breaks up around the nose area . I also feel  like it fades during a day . 

To me this is a foundation that i would only reach for if I'm going out for a few hours rather than all day . For the £32 price tag i defiantly don't feel like its worth it for me and wouldn't repurchase it .

http://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/brands/n/nars/all-day-luminous-weightless-foundation-MUK200014372.html?dwvar_MUK200014372_color=UK200014372&refelem=81

tarte amazonian clay full coverage foundation

I am always trying new foundations . This was one that i wanted to try for a while. On a recent trip to imats i decided it was time to give it a go . I am in the shade ivory and it matches perfectly . Its an oil free foundation so it would be perfect to you that has an oilier complexion. My skin is combination since i get a little bit oily in my t zone throughout the day . Also i have some scarring and discolouration so i like a high coverage foundation from time to time to achieve a flawless finish.This defiantly  gives me the coverage that i need on those days.

The application is great as it blends with ease . I like to mix in some strobe cream to give it a more glow , this is just my personal preference . A little goes a long way so don't get carried away. Although it's full coverage i don't feel that it sits on top or sink in to any fine lines  and it looks very natural . This isn't a weightless foundation yet its  comfortable on the skin .  I would highly recommend this foundation and it can be bought from  qvc in a set with a foundation brush for £33.50 :- http://www.qvcuk.com/tarte-Amazonian-Clay-Full-Coverage-Foundation-with-Brush.product.205118.html 

the body shop vitamin e aqua boost sorbet

I by chance picked this because it sounded like it was going to be nice and I'm glad I did . This gel  texture moisturiser is instantly cooling and I feel like my skin feels amazing .it would be amazing for hot summer days . A little goes a long way and .I am not a big fan on  moisturisers because I feel like they make my skin feel tacky but this soaked right in and made my skin feel  a lot smother , All I can say it is amazing and you all  need to go out and try it !! I lost my first pot and had to repurchase another .


you can buy this at the body shop for £13

http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/skincare/moisturisers/vitamin-e-aqua-boost-sorbet.aspx

Urban decay naked concealer

The  urban decay naked skin weightless complete coverage concealer has received so much hype . This was the main reason that i first tried it .I thought that it claimed to be high coverage and weightless . in the past all the high coverage concealers has been heavy on the skin and it creases under the eyes .
 I was a bit apprehensive to try it . But much to my surprise all the claims was true . it is high coverage but yet feels so weightless and it doesn't crease under the eyes . The color range isn't fantastic ,I'm between two shades but i decided to go for the lightest one . I mainly use it for  under the eyes to hide those  dark circles and brighten the under eye area . A little goes a long way .The applicator is handy as you have the perfect amount to apply under the eyes and on some blemishes on t This is now my go too concealer and I'm already on my third tube .
get yours from the urban decay site for £17.50 :- http://www.urbandecay.co.uk/naked/naked-complexion/naked-concealer

                                        

essie quick- e

Fed up of  waiting forever  for your nails to dry ? Never have the time ? Always end up with smudges ? Yes this was me before i found this miracle product . This makes my nails dry in under a minute and it's a godsend when  I'm doing my nails in a hurry . This comes with a little pipet and all you need to do is have one or two drops of the solution on each nail  after you paint them. As if by magic my nails is dry almost instantly . Only down side to it is that it does leave an oily residue but what i do is massage the leftover oil into my cuticles and i find this works well . The days of hating doing my nails are  well and truly over .
you can find yours at your local boots or online at £8.99 :-http://www.boots.com/en/Essie-Quick-e-Drops-Fast-Drying-Drops_1477370/

mac strobe cream

This is hands down the best product that i have tried from mac . I  was first  bought it last year . I bought the travel size to try it out . Since then i have gone  and bought the full size version .This is a white cream that has somewhat of a pearl finish . This is a very useful product and can be used in many different ways .

First way is as a primer  this is very moisturizing cream . It works well as a primer  and it makes sure that your foundation glides over any dry patches . I wouldn't say that it prolongs the wear of the foundation  but with a powder it last all day  . 

Another way i use this product is to mix it in with my foundation . I use it with any foundation i use and the  result are always amazing . After i mix it in the foundation i feel that applying the foundation is a whole load better . It makes blending in so easy it is unbelievable . This also  gives my skin a nice luminous finish .
This can be bought in all mac stores and retails at £24.50  for 50ml
http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/178/364/Products/Skincare/Moisturisers/Strobe-Cream/

Becca x Jaclyn Hill shimmering skin perfector

When I first heard about this collaboration I knew I have to have it . I stumbled across Jaclyn hill videos over six months ago and since then i have watched  every video she has posted since as well as some of her older ones . I love them , she is so funny and her makeup  is always  amazing . Her highlight is always glowing and amazing  and i know that this highlighter would be the best I've tried and it didn't disappoint .This highlighter is a light gold color with pink and peach undertones. The formulation is amazing , Shimmery but not glittery . I would say that its more of a going out highlighter but i use it every day because  I love it that much . I'm even tempted to buy a back up of this  for when i eventually run out . But this wont be for a long time because a little goes a long way .
You can buy this from Sephora website which  can ship to the UK :- http://www.sephora.com/becca-x-jaclyn-hill-shimmering-skin-perfector-pressed-P398805?om_mmc=ppc-MSN&mkwid=w0Ht7VCg&pcrid=9451980029&pdv=c&site=us_search&country_switch=us&lang=en

loccitane almond shower oil

I have always wanted to try some loccitane products as the shop in liverpool one always seems to look amazing . On a recent trip i did finally  buy my first loccitane product which was the shower oil . And although at first  i wasn't sure about  if i liked it  but i did endure and two months down the line im in love with it . At first i thought that i would have to use so much of  the product to have a lather . But to my surprise i was so wrong . I put a little bit of the oil on the palm  and i rub it together . This forms a very luxurious thick oil and it lathers up lovley . The scent is suttle but it last on the skin for hours after you come out of the shower. This retails for £18 for 250ml and i think that its worth every penny !

http://uk.loccitane.com/almond-shower-oil,83,1,29819,270017.htm#s=70331

urban decay primer potion

Since  trying the shadow insurance and loving it I was exited to try other brands of eye shadow primers . One of these was  the primer potion . I had heard so much good things about it that it was the top of the list when going out to buy some more . It didn't disappoint ! I apply such a small amount yet it makes my shadows last so much longer without any creasing at all . When applying the shadow I feel like the shadow sticks and looks amazing .  The original formula has no colour at all but there is a sin version that I'm yet to try .Would defiantly recommend you using this if you  want  your shadow to last as long as you do this festive season

you can buy yours from
http://www.feelunique.com/p/Urban-Decay-Eyeshadow-Primer-Potion-11ml?utm_source=GoogleBaseUK&utm_medium=gen&option=16023&aff=mrn&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Google+Shopping+-+Urban+Decay&mkwid=aw8eqrmk_dc&pcrid=51900271239&gclid=Cj0KEQiAs6GjBRCy2My09an6uNIBEiQANfY4zCIbXtZhMoC8g8jcsHC2SrjspGTW46b5sfOdncK20NYaAlXl8P8HAQ

REN - Glycolactic radiance renewal mask

Recently I have been enjoining using masks . Most of our masks are clarifying but this is different . It gives my skin a new lease of life and my complexion is much brighter .  Its a honey like texture  and its  easy to massage into the skin . It recommends that you leave it on for 10 minutes but the mask lasted at least 20 minute for me  . I removed the mask using the muslin cloth that provided and instantly I could notice a difference . My skin was radiant and glowing and I felt like it was so soft . I haven't tried a mask of this sort before so I cant compere but  I am exited to try a similar one soon

get yours from  space nk for £30 - http://uk.spacenk.com/glycolactic-radiance-renewal-mask/MUK200001886.html?start=19&cgid=Ren

MAC blot powder

 I have tried many drugstore pressed powders and I always search for that matte finish. I have struggled to find the perfect powder and have always made do with what I've got .Some powders didn't control any oils , match colours while others made my base look cakey and that wasn't what I wanted in a powder and I don't think most of you want these type ether .

 On a whim in the mac counter a bought this thinking it will do the job and wasn't expecting much of it . But boy was I wrong this is the best powder ever the colour light matches my complexion perfectly . The powder kept me matte all day and I didn't feel cakey . This is truly amazing and I would defiantly recommend everyone to try one for their self  its fantastic .
 you can buy yours at the MAC site or at any MAC counter  - http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/products/spp/shaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT159&PRODUCT_ID=PROD301

Origins drink up intensve overnight mask

Recently I feel that my skin is dehydrated and I want to add some moisture back into my skin . I am loving face masks and when I was passing an origins counter and saw this I had to have it ! I  have tried it for  two weeks now and I feel the difference .  The consistency  of this mask is like a thick moisturiser  and  I was worried  it would be too much but I felt it soaked into the skin quickly  and just left some tackiness but it was bearable to sleep with .  In the morning my skin felt great . It was soft and  it felt moisturized . Although it recommends you using this twice a week I only use it once and I feel it does the trick .

Get yours from the origins site  : - http://www.origins.co.uk/product/3857/11647/Skincare/Category/Masks/Drink-Up-Intensive/Overnight-mask-to-quench-skins-thirst/index.tmpl

makeup forever smokey lash

After hearing so much about this mascara I felt like I had to try it . Its a high end mascara and it retails for £18.50 . I had high hopes for it an so far it hasn't disappointed . I have been using the mascara frequently over the past month or so . At first the formula was wet and I didn't feel like it was doing much for my lashes but I feel after a week of using it and trying to make it work the formula  dried up a bit and the mascara was amazing . I feel like it gave me a lot of volume and it held the curl nicely . I personally didn't see major lengthening in it but I have rather long lashes to begin with .

you can buy yours from Guru Makeup Emporium that is based in the UK

http://www.gurumakeupemporium.com/epages/BT4080.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT4080/Products/129%5B2%5D

too faced shadow insurance

Eye shadow is always the first to disappear from my makeup . I notice that  there is creasing within few hours and the majority of the look has all gone by lunchtime . I was on the hunt for something to stop this as eye shadow is something I enjoy experimenting  with and I take time to apply . when I was in boots this caught my eye I was keen to try it and was exited to see the different that it could do . I have been trailing this for over a week now and I feel like now I can give you my opinion . I  use a tiny amount and do one  eye at the time to make sure that the eye shadow sticks to the primer  . I would say that I haven't experienced creasing and fading within the first six hours  .After that I could see a slight creasing but wasn't  noticeable as such .  I am so pleased to have found this because it make me happy to know that my eye shadow will last much longer that  it used to .

Get yours :- http://www.asos.com/too-faced-cosmetics/too-faced-shadow-insurance-anti-crease-eye-shadow-primer/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=284874&clr=Shadowinsurance&SearchQuery=Too+Faced

makeup forever HD primer

When I was in Imats last month I was so exited to try out some of the makeup forever products . This was one thing that I wasn't thinking of purchasing but  it landed in my basket (wps!) . I don't know about anyone else but I feel like the smell on this is very strong and  it reminds me a lot  of  mr sheen polish . I personally don't mind this but it could be an issue with some of you .You only need one pump for your face and it glides on  perfectly . It feels silky and smooth . After applying I feel like my base has a radiant glow and this is lovely as a base .As of yet I haven't noticed that  my foundation last any longer when I am using it but it does make my foundation look a lot better . This has converted me to use primers and I am happy with this .
The rrp for this is £26.95 which is a bit pricy but I feel like it's worth it :D
http://www.gurumakeupemporium.com/Makeup-Forever-HD-Primer

Nuxe Reve de miel lip balm

I found this gem while I was in space nk , since I'm always on the hunt for a miracle lip balm that will banish dry lips . I think I have found the one . This is a very thick  balm that has no stickiness whatsoever .The smell is very pleasant and sweet .  I apply a generous layer on before bed every night and my lips is flake free and soft as ever :D This is also good as a base under lipsticks  all I do is put a thinner layer and my lipsticks glides on .  well worth the money and I will be defiantly  buying again and again  as it is the best I've tried . 

Get yours  online at the Nuxe site
https://uk.nuxe.com/reve-de-miel-ultra-nourishing-lip-balm-160/reve-de-miel-nourishment

makeup forever face and body foundation

Recently I have been  using lighter foundation . I feel like n the summer having a lighter foundation is great because it doesn't feel like your wearing any at all . I have been loving the makeup forever face and body foundation . The coverage is light when applying with a brush I use the crown  super foundation brush .  If you want to have  medium coverage I recommend that you use your fingers . This foundation is water based and therefore is not drying on the skin . The finish of it is very dewy and I love this . I have the shade 5 and its a perfect match .  Although its dewy it last all day even on my oilier patches .This is my summer foundation of choice at this moment and I will be purchasing another after this is  done with for sure .
You can purchase this foundation from guru makeup emporium  and it retails for £29.95
http://www.gurumakeupemporium.com/Makeup-Forever-Face-Body-Fluid

 

Benefit they're real push - up liner + a drugstore dupe

I have been looking forward for the benefit release  for a while . Mainly because I am hopeless when it comes to eyeliner application . This claims to be a lash hugging liner and I do feel that it comes up to its expectations . The application is close to the lashes and its easy  to apply .I think that this is because of the nip .This nip also makes making winged liner so easy . I have been struggling with winged liner  forever every time I cant go out of the house because it looks dodgy but with this I am able to have a perfect wing that I'm happy with .  Its the blackest black and it's last a very long time .The RRP of this liner is £18.50

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_123901013399_-1

There is also a dupe for this liner by Maybelline . The liner is the lasting drama one and I comes in black  the application of this eyeliner is near enough identical to the benefit one . I would say that this  one is slightly thinner line . The biggest difference between both liners is that the Maybelline one doesn't have the same staying power . The price of this one is £8.99 but on a moment it on offer in Superdrug for £6.99 .

 http://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Eyes/Eyeliner/Maybelline-Lasting-Drama-Gel-Eyeliner-Pen-Black/p/846057#.U7sN4stOXIU

Glamglow Youthmud

I have been  loving face masks recently .I have heard so much about Glamglow . I was in London recently and I decided to splurge out and finally buy it . I bought the 15ml jar which is tiny and costs  £25 but I have used it twice and there is half of it left . There is also a 50ml jar and that retails at £50

When you first apply you will notice leafs in the mask that is the green  tea leaf and it realising its goodness into the mask  . It has a very fresh scent  and its pleasant .  The tingling sensation it gives in the first 5 minute or so isn't  too much but you do notice it . I kept  it on for 15 minutes and by this time the mask had dried completely .

 I used warm water and a muslin cloth to remove the mask in circular motions and I felt this very exfoliating.  The first thing I notice after removal was how soft my skin felt . My skin was glowing and soft and  my large pores around my nose was notable smaller . This was truly a miracle mask . I am so pleased with it that I am  going to buy the full size now before this one runs out . Truly  worth the price tag .

Nail Miracle Cure - Sally Hansen

At Christmas I had a  gel nail varnish done professional . I loved them but when it was time to take them off I decided to do them at home using acetone formula nail varnish remover at first I put them in a pot of nail varnish remover for about 10 minutes each but only the glitter would come off so I had to do the process again and  use a nail file to get rid of the black  that was the base of my Christmas nails.

After a lot of harsh treatment my nails was left in bad condition they were peeling a lot  and  chipping  easily . Not what I want because all my life I been blessed with strong nails I started to panic that I had ruined my nails forever. I then  started a rutine using hardners  this did  improve a little on the condition of my nails but did nothing to the peeleing. And this were this little gem came in.

I loved sally Hansen nailvarnishes for a long time but never used there treatment but this one has made one happy girl . I use it under my nail polish every 2 days for the first week  but then I started to slack a little so I was so surprise to se in a couple of weeks my nails was strong and the peeling stopped completely.  Best  £9.99  that I have ever spend. It was truly a miracle !

you can pick it up at boots  and earn point at the same time or even use up those point you got http://www.boots.com/en/Sally-Hansen-Miracle-Cure_45924/