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Monday, 30 September 2013
Saturday, 28 September 2013
Products I Regret Buying
Hello!
So this is a slightly negative post however this is my personal opinion so these products may work fantastically for you!
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!
I Xx
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!
I Xx
Monday, 9 September 2013
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.
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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