Want to look like Blondie?

Hi Everyone!

If you like this look and want to know how I achieved it, check out my blondie make-up tutorial on my youtube channel :)

www.youtube.com/emzeet

xx

Victoria Jackon Shimmer Powder Brush in Bronze Review

I hate saying bad things about products - but I must be honest in my review. I tried out the Victoria Jackson shimmer powder brush in Bronze. I was sent this product be beauty judge. After researching Victora Jackson on the net I was very excited to try this product.

I really wasn't impressed with this product - at all. I am fair skinned and generally use more subtle bronzers which add a nice flush of colour. If you are looking for a natural looking subtle bronzer then stay away from this product like the plage. The tone of this bronzer is very orange and looks more vicky pollard than victoria jackson. This product wouldn't work well on someone with a lighter skin tone as a high lighter is far too dark.

As the name of the product suggests this product is packed with shimmer. If you have large pores on your face this product is going to drawn attention to them and make your skin look worse.

I didn't find this product easy to blend at all and felt that it looked very patchy on my skin. I had to spend a long time trying to blend it out with a kabuki.

The brush is terrible. It deposits far too much of the product - it doesn't deposit a small amount which you can build up - but large orange blobs on your face which you then have to try to blend out. The brush itself doesn't have particularly soft bristles and feels very cheap considering this product's price tag.

I was so unimpressed with this product and disliked the results so much that I was tempted to take it off before I went out. I felt that it made me look very tacky and cheap.

I think that the price for this product is an absolute rip off! There are so many other amazing bronzing and highlighting products out there which are much better value for money! Don't waste your money on this product..

The only good things about this product is that it has good staying power (probably because it deposits so much on your face) and the packaging is fairly classy - black and simple (think they may have been try to imitate MAC).

*Please bear in mind that this review is based on my own skin type and this product may look differently on your own skin tone.

youtube channel:http://www.youtube.com/user/emzeet

Relocation, Relocation

Hi Guys..

Sorry I have been a little quiet lately! I have been relocating and starting a new job - so I have been a very busy bee! Now I have got into the swing of things hopefully my posting and videos will get back to normal!

Hope you are all well and enjoying your summer!

xxx

New Upload: My Favourite Products For Summer

Hello Everyone,

If you are looking for some inspiration for your summer shopping list then look no further! This video features ten products perfect for the summer months and includes short reviews on each of the products.

The products featured are:

St Moritz Fake Tan Mousse

Toni and Guy Straight and Protect Conditioner

Gilette Shave Gel Radient Apricot

Label M Sea Salt Spray

Bright Nail Varnishes

Elf Waterproof Eyeliner Pen

Maybelline Colossal Waterproof Mascara

Mac Tendertone Lip Balm Warm Smile

Olay Daily Sensitive UV Fluid

Britney Spears Fantasy Perfume

If you are interested in any of the products then please check out the vid!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdaVmymvYWM

Please comment, rate and subscribe :)

FOTD: I am loving simple make-up

Hi Guys,

Here is my face of the day. This is a really simple look which takes less than 5 minutes. This look is comprised of a simple winged eye-liner, a natural looking face and a bright red lip.

The products used in this look are: Revlon Colourstay Foundation 150 Buff, Studio 80 Bronzing Block, Revlon Creme Blush, ELF Waterproof Eyeliner Pen, Lancome Viruose Mascara and MUA Red Lipstick.

MUA: Yay or Ney?

Hey guys..

Apologies it has been a short while since my "proper" blog post. I will be featuring MUA in my cheap and cheerful youtube series but thought I would give you a quick heads up in a blog post beforehand.

I purchased three different types of products from MUA - nail varnish, eye shadow and lipsticks. For anyone who hasn't heard of MUA (Make-up Academy) make-up, it is a brand sold in Superdrug stores and each item is the super affordable price of £1! Who can grumble at a quid?!

I purchased a nail varnish in a beautiful light teal shade. My first impressions were that the bottle was very small compared to other brands such as barry M and when I unscrewed the bottle the applicator/brush seemed very short. On application the varnish seemed very streaky and I thought about giving up and admitting defeat at the first hurdle - however I prospered on AND after 3 coats I got amazing results. I have worn this shade on my nails for the last 5 days and NO CHIPS! I am so impressed with the quality of the end result - I will definitely be adding a few more shades to my collection!

One thing I will say about MUA is.. I don't like the fact that they don't name their shades - they are just numbered. Come on MUA - think of some quirky packaging and catchy names and I will be completely sold!

If my experience with the MUA varnishes was suprisingly productive then my experience with their eyeshadows was a polar opposite. I was initially impressed - the shadows looked big, the packaging sturdy and the shadows themselves fairly pigmented. I took the product home eager to try - I purchased the shadow in shade 16, a pearl brown shade. Within 24 hours of being in my make up bag the shadow had smashed, When I applied the product - it felt quite chalky/powdery and the fallout was HUGE! I wasn't impressed with the pigmentation and hope the other shadow shades deliver better results.

The lipsticks are quite trial and error. I have three different shades. I have a bright pink lipstick in shade 3 which is incredibly pigmented, long lasting and doesn't have a yucky taste associated with some cheaper brand lip products. The only disadvantage of this product is that it can bleed a little so be careful when applying. On the other hand, another shade, a baby pink - is very sheer, doesn't last long and after a couple of applications the product snapped!

I think this brand is trial and error across the board. I am VERY impressed with their nail varnishes and hope to be impressed by more of their line in the future!

Hope this was helpful! ;)

Blondie inspired make-up tutorial

Hi Guys..

Check out the link below for a Blondie inspired make-up tutorial. The look consists of a dark smokey cat eye and a deep berry coloured lip.

Hope you are all keeping well :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrqU72n3hh4

xx

Olay Complete Care Daily UV Fluid SPF15 Review

As seen on beautyjudge.com

must admit that I don't really rate Olay for packaging. As much as I try not to be drawn in by fancy packaging, I am a bit of a magpie, and do end up purchasing some products purely because they look pretty.

What Olay lacks in the quality of its packaging, it certainly makes up for in the quality of its products.

This is a fantastic moisturiser for those of us with oily/combination skin. I find that some moisturising "creams" are too heavy duty for my skin and can leave my skin with a greasy residue and looking shiny. This product is a fluid, it is a thinner and more lightweight constistency. It absorbs quickly on the surface of the skin and leaves skin feeling hydrated and refreshed. It leaves my skin feeling primed well for applying my make up.

I have the sensitive formulation of the product. I have used the product everyday for the past 2-3 weeks and have not experienced any adverse reactions - redness, itching etc.

Another bonus of this product is that it contains SPF15. I believe that having an SPF is one of the most important factors when choosing your daily moisturiser - especially in current climates.

This product is very affordable at under £5 for a fantastic 100ml. You don't need much of the fluid when applying it to the face - a little goes a long way.

The only disadvantages to this product in my eyes are the bland packaging and the fact that the product does not have a pump dispenser.

This is a fantastic product for someone with sensitive oily/combination skin in the summer months.

100 subscriber giveaway coming soon..

Hi guys..

I will be having a giveaway when I reach 100 subscribers on my youtube channel :)

If you are not subscribed to my channel please head over there now and check it out..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vFub-WhV3Y

Hope you are all keeping well :)

x

My Skincare Routine

Hi everyone!

Please check out my skincare routine video on my youtube channel.

http://www.youtube.com/user/emzeet

I hope you find it helpful!

xx

Product Review: Nivea Refreshing Toner

Is it possible to be addicted to a toner? I am completely in love with this stuff and I look forward to putting it on in the morning after my shower and in the evening before I go to bed.

Anyone who has read previous reviews of mine knows that I think that skin care should be an investment and many of the products that I use or recommend are more expensive than regular drugstore products - but that is because they work for me. This is a VERY affordable product which works well for me too and I definitely plan the repurchase it - price isn't everything guys.

This toner really is refreshing! When I put it on my skin after my cleanser it feels so cooling and hydrating. This is a great toner for really getting the rubbish out of your pores - anything that my cleanser won't shift - this does the job.

This toner isn't too harsh on my skin, I have sensitive skin and many toners are too harsh. Usually toners strip my skin of moisture, cause me to break out in red sore patches and make my face oilier - causing me to break out into acne. This doesn't do that. I feel that it hydrates my skin whilst working as a toner at the same time - it feels soothing on my skin. I feel that this helps to keep my pores in check and helps keep my oily skin at bay.

The formula smells incredible - It really does smell lovely. It is a pleasure to use this product. You get a lot of product too - I have had mine for a couple of months and I am not even half way through the bottle yet.

I cannot express how much I recommend this product - it is accessible, affordable and gives great results.

*I must stress that my review is based on how this product interacted with my skin (oily and sensitive). You may not get the same results dependent on your own skin type. This review is based on this toner being used in conjunction with a good skincare routine - remember to cleanse, tone and moisturise guys!

New Video: Mini Haul

Hi Guys,

Check out my new haul video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H963Mj8CYZY

Includes Benefit, Mac and Estee Lauder!

Plus a chance for you to get involved! :)

MAC Pigments: A Review

Review as seen on beautyjudge.com

MAC pigments are stunning. Anyone who loves stand-out statement eyes will love these products. Your eyes will really pop on photos with a mac pigment.

MAC have many shades of pigment. If you aren't too keen on spending £15 on a pigment then think about getting one that is versatile - such as MACs vanilla pigment which you can use as a highlighter too - it looks great under the brow bone and when placed in the inner corners of the eye.

The pigment in these shadows is incredibly intense. You need a very small amount - literally a light dab of the brush and you will have enough product to cover one if not both of your eyes well. If you want real intensity then use a couple of coats - the thing with pigment is build up the colour by dabbing it onto your lid with a flat shadow brush - don't dunk a fluffy shadow brush into the pigment and start swirling it all over your eye lid or you are going to have fallout all over your face! The thing about pigments that I love is how well they blend - you can create some seriously stunning looks. They blend effortlessly.

I always use a base with any pigment to make sure it stays on - I would say that MACs staying power without a base is better than that of Barry M's Dazzle Dusts.

Sometimes I like to wet my brush when applying the pigment - to create a paint pot like texture - and then go over with another eyeshadow - for example I like to put black eyeshadow over my teal paint pot.

The best thing about these pigments is that they seem to last forever! I have had mine for so long and they look like they haven't been touched! They are a versatile product! Mix them with clear nail varnish for a unique nail polish! Mix them with clear gloss for a new gloss colour!

I really recommend anyone who loves experimenting with their eye make up for purchase a mac pigment!

Georgies 150 Follower Giveaway

Hey guys..

Check out Georgie's 150 follower giveaway here :)

http://everythinggeorgie.blogspot.com/2010/06/georgies-150-followers-giveaway.html

I Love Glamour

Hi guys,

I have been looking everywhere for a copy (or 3) of this months glamour. If you are wondering why I have been obsessing over this magazine - it is for one simple reason - FREE MAKE UP. I am sure most of you are aware by now that Glamour are giving away free benefit make up this month. The products up for grabs are eye bright, bag gal eyeliner and the it stick. They are all full size and should retail at £15 each. Glamour magazine costs £2 - 3 magazine costs you £6.. 3 products for £6 instead of £45 - BARGAIN!

I had given up on trying to get the Benefit freebies when I couldn't find a Glamour magazine anywhere this week. Thankfully my local Tesco restocked their shelves with Glamour today. There were 3 left when I arrived - each containing a different freebie. I did go a little bit crazy when I saw them!

My message to you - if you haven't managed to get hold of Glamour yet - Keep looking!! :)

Product Ramble: Panoxyl Aquagel..

For my review of panoxyl aquagel (a great acne treatment in my opinion!) check out the link here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp56yd1dezg

:)

Johnson's Holiday Skin Review

As seen on beautyjudge.com

I must say that as a pale blonde who loves a tan but always burns when this product came out a few years ago I was dying to try it.

I really hate the whole laborious process of applying fake tan - wearing a mit, trying to get it off my hands after, getting it all over my pyjamas or clothing in the morning - I thought this was the answer to my prayers - but it wasn't. At first I thought that I had just had overly high expectations of the product - but after further use.. I believe it really is just a bad product.

Firstly the smell - this product really does have the classic "biscuit" smell.. this is one of the worst smelling fake tan products I have ever used. It manages to make your clothing and bedding smell - and I have had several friends comment on a smell which seems to be following them round - which was Me (after I have showered may I add) and my holiday skin coated body! This stuff seems to seep out of your pores none stop - It made me feel sticky and uncomfortable all day long - no perfume will mask this stuff!

Secondly the results - I find that this product ALWAYS goes streaky. At first I blamed myself - I must be applying it wrong - but after careful application my legs always looked patchy - the colour distribution was awful. Take extra special care if you are applying this to your elbows, ankles and knees. If you apply the fake tan moisturiser the next night it tends to go even patchier - If you try to wash it off it goes flakey, you really can't win with this product.

Whatever you do DON'T put this on your face - it goes very greasy, breaks you out within 24 hours and makes you look like you are suffering from jaundice - be warned.

I find this product over time very drying. I began developing patches of dry skin on my shins and even small reddened areas began appearing. The product really disagreed with me.

If you are considering getting a fake tan moisturiser for everyday use I would suggest Dove's Summer Glow which I think works better and smells less offensive!

My first youtube video..

Hi guys - its here..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEINrPaMgfA

Please be gentle with me :)

Gradu-hating or Glad-uation?

Ok, so I am graduating from University this year - hello real world and responsibility. I must say I have mixed feelings regarding graduating - I am happy that 10 hour sessions in the library will be long gone and repressed forever but I am also bricking having to work the 9-5 and act like an adult (maybe). I am also relocating to Birmingham for my graduate job and this is probably adding to my graduation stress.

Another contributing factor to my graduation woes is what slap to wear on the day? As I will be having proofessional photographs taken which will probably grace my mother's living room wall for half a century I don't want to look like I am off on a night out to Gatecrasher, on the other hand I don't want to look half dead.

So my question is - what did you/ or would wear to your graduation? and if you are graduating from university or leaving school or sixth form - how are you feeling about it?

Paws for thought:

Are w7 nail polishes really a one coat wonder?

Just applied w7 nail polish in "Grey" - impressed with the ease of application - the brush is incredibly easy to work with and distributes lots of product evenly. I love, love, love the colour - a deep charcoal grey! Stay tuned for update on how this product copes with a day or two in the life of Emma..

A Haul lot of fun..

Today I had a mad dash around my local discount cosmetic store - you know the kind of place - sells products available in the UK under a different name, label is in another language etc. As I was strapped for time I didn't get much - but I was pretty pleased with my super speedy purchases.

First I picked up a Zeal Tanning mitt. I can never find tanning mitts anywhere - so I was pleasantly suprised when I came across this. If anyone does know where I can pick up a tanning mitt can you let me know?! I think there is nothing worse than managing to get a streak-free tan, only to end up with hands which glow as though they are radioactive.

I picked up 4 nail varnishes. 3 from w7 and 1 revlon. I must admit that I thought I had stumbled across a huge crate of OPI nail varnishes in the store. After getting overexcited I realised that the varnishes I had come across were infact we7 - their packaging is almost identical to OPI! The colour selection is fantastic - I picked up the colours Grey, Lavender Pearl and Suede! The revlon nail varnish I bought was in Sheer Mauve.

I purchased two lipsticks - one revlon (superlusterous lipstick : pearl finish: silver city pink) and the other maybelline (watershine diamonds: iridescent rose diamonds: 111). Both very light nudey pinks - sheer and subtle with a hint of sparkle.

After asking the assistant if she knew of a good full coverage concealer available in the store. She immediately recommended the Fudge camouflage concealer in light no.1. I have heard many good things regarding Fudge's hair product line but haven't come across any reviews of their make up line. I will give this product a fair trial and let you know!

Finally I purchased Rimmel's lasting finish mineral powder foundation in ivory. I must admit that I am a mineral foundation virgin - as I have always been happy with the coverage and finish that my Revlon colourstay has given me. Being new to mineral foundations I didn't want to spend a fortune - so I thought that this product would introduce me to the world of mineral make up without breaking the bank.

Sorry for the lack of photos guys - my blackberry produces pics of a terrible quality and I currently camera-less due to an incident involving leaking batteries! Hopefully I will be equipped with a camera soon and filling your blog feed with my dire photography skills.

Get a St. Tropez style summer glow with St. Moritz

purchased this product after hearing about it on lollipop26's youtube channel. I was a bit sceptical as I had decided to go for the "pale and interesting" look after so many fake tan disasters (to the amusement of my flat mates). I was wrong to be sceptical.

This product really is fantastically good value for money - I was shocked with how good the results were for such a low priced product...

This is allegedly a copy of St. Tropez's tanning mousse which retails at £20 for 120ml..only this product retails at £2.99 for 200ml!!!

I like the fact that this is a tinted mousse - you can see where you are applying and where you have missed. The colour takes around 4-6 hours to develop - and when it does develop it doesn't give you an orange tan - but a beautiful bronzed beach tan!It dries quickly on application and it didn't stain my clothes or my bedding - like so many others have! When I woke, I showered and the results were spectacular - no streaks, no horrific ankles, knees or elbows and no biscuity smell. My tan looked flawless. The fragrance of this product isn't overly offensive - once you have showered I find that you can't smell anything - unlike other fake tans that seem to make you feel smelly and sticky all day..You don't go through tonnes of the stuff either when you are applying - I feel like I haven't really dipped into my 200mls yet!

My only suggestion to you regarding this product is that you use a tanning mitt or latex gloves when applying instead of "washing hands after application" as the product suggests you can do. I used my hands and I couldn't get the stuff to budge.

This is a very reasonably priced fake tan BUT it isn't very accessible. I have heard that you get get it from the T J Hughes website and some discount cosmetics websites such as fragrance direct. I got mine from home bargains - so if there is a home bargains store near you then keep your eye out.

I would definitely recommend this product to frequent fake tanners - and also to faketan-phobes such as myself!

*I would like to stress that I always exfoliate and moisturise before applying fake tan - and my results and review of the product is based on this.

High Beam...

This is a fantastic highlighter for pale skin tones (for those of you who are more warm toned then you should use moon beam).

This product looks great over the top of your foundation. Its good to highlight your cheekbones and browbone for more definition. I apply my highlighter in a "C" shape going around the eye.. from the middle of the brow bone to my cheekbone.

The formula stays on all day - you won't need to take this out with you for reapplication!

The good thing about this highlighter is that it isn't too glittery - if you apply it well then it will give you an effotless natural glow. I find that this product looks really nice when a little is applied to the cupids bow of your top lip - it really makes your upper lip look fuller and plumper.

For those of you who want to add a glow to your entire face - you can add a little of the moon beam formula to your foundation for a fresh faced look - similar principle to Eyeko's highlighting cream.

This product lasts forever as you don't need to use lots - a couple of dabs of the product will more than do the trick.

I think with this product you need to experiment with it first to get good results. I always find that it is best to pat this product in with my fingers onto the skin as opposed to rubbing it in or using a brush. If you rub the highlighter into the skin I find that it can make the area look patchy. I do think that you need to blend it well for the best results.

Another thing that I am not to keen on regarding the product is the nail varnish style applicator that it has.. I think that it would be better packaged in some other way.. or the product might be improved by having a different brush.

I do think that benefit can be too expensive sometimes and in this instance I think that product isn't that great value for money. If you love benefit products and a bit of a Benefit junky then go for it - if not then get down to superdrug and get MeMeMe's cheaper version.

It has been a while..

Hi guys,

Unfortunatley I have neglected my blog for some time now! The demands of my final year at university and looking for a job has meant that my blog had to take a back seat - but I am hoping to post much more in the near future. Stay tuned for more reviews and more rants :)

XX

What am I wearing on my nails?

At the moment I am wearing Barry M's Vivid Purple Nail Paint! And I love it..

Here is my review for the Barry M Nail Paints - Happy Reading!

WOW! What a fabulous series of products the barry M nail range is - offering a broad range of colours for a range of fantastic looks! If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to more expensive nail paints such as OPI then this accesible range is for you.

I have several Barry M nail paints - in this post you can see an image of the vivid purple nail paint that I used for this review. The nail paints have a very intense colour and I find that two coats is more than enough for a lasting finish. I combine this product with the Barry M 3 in 1 nail paint which is a base coat, nail hardener and top coat in 1 m- one coat before application, one coat after!

I find that the product dries well and doesn't go tacky on application ensuring a smooth and flawless finish. The applicator brush works well and coats the nail generously on application.

"Chipability" wise - I have worn this nail paint for the last 3 days and as of yet - NO CHIPS! A very reliable product indeed!


I recommend this range to anyone who loves having effortlessly great looking nail and I thoroughly intent to purchase many more barry m nail paints in the near future!

Teal Smokey Eye Tutorial

Ok so I thought I would give a tutorial a bash - I did this look on a friend who wanted something to make their brown eyes "pop" - but I think that this look would suit pretty much anyone - I have blue eyes and I like it!

There are every few products used in this look and they are pretty much standard colours that you can find in any drugstore or department store :)

Step 1) Prime the eye! I used clinique touch base for eyes - apply it all over the eye - this will ensure that your eye make up is going to stay in place all day!

Step 2) I used the Rimmel Colour Rush Trio in Twilight Zone. There are 3 colours a brilliant white, a silvery grey and a carbon black colour. Firstly apply the silvery grey all over the lid - stick to the lid - don't go into the crease. I then use the carbon black eyeshadow for the crease, place the brush against the corner of your eye and then brush it back and forth through your crease - most of the colour should be concentrated in the outer corner of your eye. Next use the brilliant white colour to highlight your brow bone and tear duct (the inner corner of your eye). Blend the colours with a fluffy brush so that there are no sharp lines.

Step3) I then used a teal colour (mine was a teal colour from the Ruby and Millie Perfect Eyes Palette). I then concentrate this colour on the outer half of the lid and blend in towards the inner corner - but leaving a gap so that some of the silvery grey can still be seen.

Step 4) Use a gel liner (I used a benefit gel liner) to line your upper lash line. Smudge this line out the outer corners of your eye. You can also do the same to the lover lashline if you wish.

Step 5) Curl your eyelashes with eye lash curlers and apply a generous amount of mascara! I used maybelline's colossal in black!

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipsticks

This is a fantastic product from an affordable brand - I own two of these lipsticks in "coral in gold" and "frosted".

I find that their statement brighter lipsticks give a very intense and true colour payoff. Coral in gold - look great on brunettes with a darker skin tone. The lip products have great staying power and will not smudge easily or "bleed out" onto the skin. The product glides on well and is neither too creamy or too sheer - great formula! The lipsticks don't have an overpowering taste or smell - the smell and taste is subtle. Rimmel as a brand is incredibly accessible now with many supermakets stocking the make up line now.

The only fall to this product is I find that the packaging is a bit bland and boring but you do get a decent amount of product in the tube.

I give this product a huge thumbs up and the price is fantastic if you want to start experimenting with some new colours and don't want to pay department store prices!

Maybelline The Colossal Mascara

I purchased this mascara in the glam black shade after I had heard so much hype surrounding it.

This mascara claims to add upto 7 times the volume of your lashes. I don't think that it is a miracle product - It does add volume but not as much as other products I have tried. As for length - if short and stumpy lashes are your problem then I don't think that this product is going to help you very much, I don't think this is the best lengthening mascara out there. What I will say is that I found that this product held a curl well and kept my lashes looking defined all day.

The formula isn't clumpy on application and is very buildable. Personally I find that the product (for a waterproof mascara) smudges and takes a long time to dry in comparison to other mascaras that I own. But the formula doesn't flake and give that dreaded fallout.

The brush is HUGE and very easy to use - this product is relentlessly compared to the covergirl lash blast. So if you are a fan on the lash blast then you will probably love colossal. Also the packaging for this mascara is bright and funky.

What I would say is that if you are wanting a great mascara and you don't mind spending a bit extra - I would skip colossal and go for the benefit bad gal - awesome mascara :)

If you liked this review check out my profile :) here you will find my other reviews and a link to my blog

Benefit Dandelion

Benefit Dandelion is a great everyday blush which suits a multitude of skin tones - but looks especially nice on fairer skin tones. This blush is great to use for a subtle hint of colour or can be built up for a more dramatic effect.

The colour looks beautiful in the box - a beautiful rose pink with a hint of shimmer ( a luminous shimmer, not a glitter shimmer) - which gives a beautiful glow to the face. The colour payoff for this product is good - but I find that the product doesn't last all day - to rectify this you could try to use something like a cream colour base from MAC underneath.

The packaging is beautiful and quirky - like the majority of Benefit products have! The box is a little impractical - it is made of a card and gets damaged overtime.

I am not a huge fan of the brush that comes with the product and wouldn't recommend using it with this blusher - stick to brush you normally use in my opinion! My main issue with the brush is the texture of the bristles - I find them very stiff and scratchy - an impossible combination for good blending!

This is a lovely blush, and if you are a big Benefit fan then I think that this is definitely one for your collection - however this is a pricey product - especially when I don't think the colour is that unique or particularly jaw dropping on application.

L'Oreal Extra Volume Collagen Mascara in Brown review

Hey guys, here is my review for the L'oreal Extra Volume Collagen Mascara in Brown!

I initially became interested in purchasing this mascara after watching Panacea81's (Lauren Luke) top 5 mascara review - her swatch looked amazing. I had always used black mascara and hadn't thought about changing until her review convinced me to!

This is a fantastic product. I really struggle with mascaras but I find this one works for me -giving me added volume, length and a defined curl. The brush is huge and I find separates lashes well - there has been a lot of discussion on some forums that the brush is difficult to use - I don't personally find this a problem. The mascara has a rose scent too but it isn't too overbearing.

I would recommend this mascara to someone who likes a false lash dramatic mascara -so if that kind of product isn't for you.. I don't think that you will rate this mascara highly. Brown mascaras are often popular in bridal make up too - so if your heading down the isle soon and want to experiment beforehand this might be a good one to put in your basket.

I find that this product doesn't smudge easily and won't end up half way down your face by lunch time! Saying that, it isn't difficult to wash off either - I hate it when you need an expensive make up remover to get off a cheap mascara!

I got mine from boots for around a tenner - and think that it is worth the price. I rate this store over other drugstore mascaras, I even rate it over colossal which is another great drugstore mascara in my opinion.

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturiser

This moisturiser is the third step in the clinique 3 step skin care system. I personally found the first two steps in the system too harsh for my sensitive but found that the moisturiser worked well.

The advatages of this product are that it doesn't leave skin feeling too greasy/oily - instead skin looks healthy and refreshed. I find the formula has a nice consistency (not too thick) and doesn't leave a residue like some moisturisers do. The product doesn't have a fragrance - so for those of you who like a product to just do the job without the added overpowering scent that might be a bonus!

The big disadvantage for this product is that it doesn't contain an SPF which I think is essential for a daily moisturiser. The SPF protects your skin for the sun and reduces the damage that it can cause - hopefully keeping you looking younger for longer. I definitely wouldn't recommend this product to someone who has high sun exposure in their everyday living. Considering the product doesn't have an SPF included I think the product is a little pricey at £17.50 per 100ml. If you are going to spend that kind of money on a daily moisturiser I would recommend getting a daily moisturiser with an SPF15 or SPF30 in the formula which will hopefully be an worthwhile investment in your skin longterm.

Saying that if you aren't bothered about an SPF and want a good moisturiser that isn't going to clog your pores and will keep your skin glowing then I can't fault this product.

Biore Shine Control Moisturiser

What a great product from a great skin care range!

I really do love this product and think it works well on normal to oily/combination skin. It doesn't leave skin looking or feeling greasy which is what you would hope from a shine control moisturiser!

The formula is great..however I do find the consistency a bit too thin for me, sometimes a little watery. I personally prefer a thicker formula - but that me just being picky! On the plus side it doesn't leave a residue on the skin and the fresh fragrance isn't too overpowering.

My only gripe - which I have with a lot of moisturisers is NO SPF!! This is in my opnion the products biggest downfall. I believe that an SPF is essential for a daily moisturiser to have if you want to invest in your skin long term. It provides protection from the sun and should inevitably help to fight the signs of ageing on the face. I wouldn't recommend this product to someone with a high sun exposure in their daily routine.

Although I really do love this product for the results it has given me and based on how affordable it is.. I would suggest thinking about spending more money and investing in a moisturiser with SPF15/SPF30.