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Products I Regret Buying

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So this is a slightly negative post however this is my personal opinion so these products may work fantastically for you!

(Left to Right) Rimmel Wake me up foundation, Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse,
Bourjois Bio Detox concealer, Estee Lauder Lipstick in Tiger Eye, Rimmel 1000 Kisses Lip stain & Nivea Lip butter,

Rimmel Wake me up Foundation- I have combination to oily skin and so this product isn't really marketed towards my skin type as I have a natural "glow". However you can visibly see the shimmer in the foundation on the skin and therefore I don't find this product to be very flattering even for dry skin gals. The coverage is good but the colour was very orange, even with my yellow undertones!

Superdrug Dry Shampoo- I bought these along with the one for dark hair on a 3 for 1 offer (bargain!) but now I know why. I can cope with the dark hair one however the two scented ones leave a visible white cast on the hair and they don't leave the hair feeling fresh. I much prefer and recommend Batiste dry shampoo.

Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse- I used this product for about two years when I was younger and had no clue about make up. I bought it purely because a friend had it and being naive I believed every foundation was the same. I have since realised that this is possibly the worst foundation I could have used. The coverage wears off easily, it will cling to any dry patches and the powder finish can give a very cakey look. I would only recommend to those with slightly oily but otherwise perfect skin and even then you're probably better off without it!

Nivea lip butter in Raspberry rose- This product smells amazing (and tastes!) and feels moisturising however the very pale pink colour makes any dry patches on the lips appear white and after a while of wearing it produces scum in the inner corners of the mouth.

Estee Lauder Lipstick in Tiger Eye- This lipstick it basically just gold shimmer with flecks of gold glitter. I thought it may complement a tan in summer but I was disappointed with the rough texture and the uneven glitter left behind when it starts to wear off. I would struggle to find someone who could pull this look off, unless its for fancy dress.

Bourjois Bio Detox concealer- The product has little coverage and seems to separate instead of blending into the skin. I feel the rollerball with the anti-puffiness claims does nothing but hinder application. I would recommend the collection lasting perfection concealer instead for under eyes and blemishes.

Rimmel Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses lip tint- I bought this product for prom in 100 Endless Blossom. I was very disappointed in the staying power and colour pay off on the lips as it looked like I had nothing on at all! The balm on the other end of the product was useless at moisturising, it just felt waxy, and it's cap has since broken. I would recommend Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains for actual lasting power and colour.


Hope these reviews helped!
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Dainty Doll Blush Review

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I was curious to see how good Nicola Roberts makeup range for paler skin was, so when I saw a selection of products on the Fragrance Direct website for under £3 each I knew I had to try them! I believe they are still available online and I've waited until summer for this post to try them out on tanned skin as well.
I bought two powder blushes and one cream blush from her range.

003 & 004 Powder Blush

Cream Blush in 003- On pale skin tones this slightly greyish pink blush could be used as a contour however I have yellow undertones therefore I find that only the slight silver particles show up when I'm tanned. This means that I will only reach for this product in the winter months but even then I can find it too neutral.

The powder blushes on the other hand are favourites of mine all year round! 003 can make a great highlight shade or just a simple everyday blush thats easy to apply and hard to go over board with!

I will also say that 004 is very comparable to the nars 'orgasm' blush with the coral and gold shimmer combination. I find that this 

003 Cream Blush

shade works better with a tan.

003 Cream, 003 Powder & 004 Powder

I think that the packaging is great because of the large mirror and sleek appearance. The lasting power is also quite good and its a bargain when bought online!

I hope this was helpful

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Peugeot Nail Wraps?!

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So these were not what I was expecting in this months Marie Claire! Maybe this new marketing campaign will work but in the mean time I will put the nail wraps to a first impressions test as I have never tried a product like this before. I have never really felt the need seeing as I have plenty of nail varnish but who knows I may like them!
I'll keep you posted as to when I use these.

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On the fence: Rimmel Apocalips

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I didn't own anything of the nature of a liquid lipstick before I found these in boots and after reading some great reviews I decided to give the shade 'celestial' a go. It seemed to be the most natural shade however once I tried it I found that none would look natural as the opaque colour also gave a plastic like sheen. This wasn't to my taste however once I blotted it with my finger I found I could achieve the look I wanted to give a 'your lips but better' effect.

I think the packaging is great and the applicator can hold the right amount of product to ensure it is quick and easy to apply. It has a slight smell which I find more pleasant than unpleasant, and no taste once on the lips.

My main concern is the longevity because it can look great but once it starts to wear off it becomes patchy and so makes the lips look rather dry. This is my reason for not buying any brighter colours that would make this effect more obvious.
I would recommend this to people willing to keep touching up though out the day as apart from this I think its a good individual product.

I like to blot it down to a matte finish.

Do let me know If you've tried this.

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Rimmel Stay Matte Powder Vs. Soap & Glory One Heck Of A Blot

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As I have combination to oily skin I am one of the people who must use powder to avoid unwanted shine at the end of a long day. I also don't like to take make up into school (except lip products) so the powders I use must be long wearing. I recently finished a Rimmel powder and thought it was excellent for £3.99 so I repurchased the 'translucent' shade.
Soap & Glory's transparent powder caught my eye in Boots after hearing excellent reviews so I purchased it at £11.
So does a cheaper high street product match a more expensive, but still high street, product?


I use a Cath Kidston powder brush for both products but you could use a small brush for precision powdering.






Rimmel-
I think this product is excellent value and I would recommend it to anyone on a budget. It will suit any light skin tones and one can buy different shades as well as translucent for a little more coverage. There is amply product in the pan however the packaging leaves a lot to be desired as the lid tends to come off in make up bags as there is no clasp. This product can keep me mostly matte during a long day however as the product isn't as finely milled as One Heck Of A Blot when doing any retouches it can look a tiny bit cakey...but thats just me being picky!

Soap & Glory-
This is expensive for a high street brand however I think it lives up to the price tag as the powder is soft and very finely milled and will keep me matte for longer than the Rimmel powder. When doing retouches it also looks perfect. I don't use the sponge that it comes with as I find it too small and difficult to hold but it could be useful for on-the-go. The packaging is great as there is a large mirror in the lid and the case feels very solid. I would recommend this one more if the price is no issue however I  also love the Rimmel powder.

A*s all round!

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Barry M Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paints

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When summer came around I realised that I was in need of some new bright or pastel nail varnishes so I decided to try three of the new Barry M Gelly polishes as I had heard some good reviews.
At the moment they are 2 for £6 in super drug but usually they are very affordable anyway.

Prickly Pear, Papaya & Blueberry

 The first layer can go on slightly streaky as I feel the brush is too thin for the thick consistency.

One coat

However two coats can achieve the opaque finish and there is certainly a high-shine to the finished look.

Two coats (can apply three if necessary)

The shade range is great so I have my eye on a few more colours. They last on my nails for 4-5 days without chipping and that's without a base or top coat (as they don't stain my nails).

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