Soap & Glory - Highlight & Sculpt Sticks

Recently I decided to go for a quick wander round the beauty section of Boots to see if there were any new releases that were worth a try and whilst scanning the Soap & Glory counter I came across these new Highlight & Sculpt Sticks; there are three in the collection but one was sold out. 

Now without even swatching these I was hoping they would be a dupe for the Nars Multiple Sticks and they definitly are! These are sheerer than the Nars ones but the shades and blendability is just as smooth, the one that was sold out was very similar to Copacabana, a pretty lilac highlight that is stunning on paler skintones. The blush shade with its pink and gold glow just screams Nars Orgasm, I would say this one has abit more glitter than sheen but for the price point its completely worth it - and lastly is the bronze this is more of a blush tone to me than a bronzer but still super pretty, I think this would look amazing in the summer with a bronze smokey eye and a nude glossy lip! 

If you have been looking into the Nars sticks and arent sure about the price tag these would be a great way to try the shades and product type out without the splurge - I will always love the Nars versions but these are the best dupes I've seen! 

Thanks for reading! 

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Current Faves.

So although around now I should be doing my January favourites, I haven't really got any products that I have just started loving so I thought I would do a post on some staples that I have been picking up alot over the recent couple of months. 

For makeup I have two products that I have become obsessed with recently and the first is the Tom Ford lipstick in Spanish Pink - now I am a sucker for a nude pink, I probably own enough to set up my own store, so why buy another one? Honestly, I was intrigued by the price tag as I couldnt understand how a lipstick could be worth £38 it seemed completely insane to me so I wanted to see what the fuss was all about, and well... I get it. The lipstick is super creamy and pigmented and the shade I have is my everyday shade that I can put on with any makeup look - my advice would be to buy a shade you will get a lot of wear out of as although a vibrant red might look beautiful but you dont want nearly £40 worth of lipstick being put away in a drawer from not being used very often. My next favourite is a foundation and this is a weird one for me as I really did not get on with this when I first tried it 4 years ago however I wanted to try a full coverage foundation and figured I might aswell give it another try and I am so glad I did. If you have very dry skin I really would stay clear of this foundation as that was my problem when I first tried it however my skin has now balanced much more and I find this wears beautifully throughout the day, I can go a day at work and not need to touch up my base (round of applause!) which is completely new to me - im super impressed with this and will be doing a full review on it soon. 

I now have a fragrance favourite and this is certainly not new to me however I have rekindled my love for it over the Christmas months. Jo Malone's signature scent in Pomegranate Noir is such a distinct perfume, it has a comforting warmth that I absolutely love, the first time I wore it was on my 21st birthday so its become abit nostalgic aswell now. 

And finally for my life changer! And no im not being over dramatic this lip balm is completely amazing. I know I am pretty late to the party on this one but I am converted - Nuxe's Reve De Miel Balm is like a mask for your lips. I suffer from cracked dry lips all year round so when I want to wear a bold lipstick I tend to just give up as it never looks very nice however if I apply this balm in the morning and when I go to bed at night my lips stay hydrated and comfortable all day. I cannot rave about this one enough - if you suffer from dry lips and have tried pretty much everything, check this one out!! 

So thats it for this post, thanks for reading, please leave any comments or questions below!

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The Berry Lip Trend.

On a day to day basis I am a nude lip kinda girl however when it comes to the colder months and richer colours come back into season I cant help but delve into my collection and grab those plummy shades. I have a couple that are my holy grail Autumnal lip shades that I reach for every year and also some more recent purchases. 

In terms of finish I do tend to prefer a matte or satin as I find the darker shades wear better in those formulas, although I often suffer from dry lips so I just place some Elizabeth Arden 8 hour lip balm on before to keep them hydrated. I also tend to use lipliners with most of these shades to get a cleaner line and to stop any colour bleeding. 

L-R: Charlotte Tilbury; Night Crimson..Rimmel; 107..Revlon; Fiery Flamboyante..Mac; Dark Side..Nars; Cruella. 

*Charlotte Tilbury in Night Crimson - I LOVE this lipstick, the colour, the formula, the packaging, it's just perfection! The longevity of this product is very impressive and wears off evenly so none of that patchy lip situation going on! Although these lipsticks are at the higher end of the price scale they are worth the hype if you're looking for that one perfect lipstick. 

*Rimmel Kate Moss in 107 - I dont think there will ever be an Autumn lip edit without this one featured. The quality of this lipstick for the price is outstanding and delivers everything you need for Fall. I am now on my third purchase of this shade and will continue to repurchase as it is such a great buy!

*Revlon Matte Balm in Fiery Flamboyante - A very new purchase for me, I'm pretty sure this is a new shade as I had never seen it before. I have a couple of these already and adore the consistency, they are perfect for quick and easy application aswell as being comfortable to wear and give great pigmentation. 

*Mac in Dark Side - I had to include a Mac shade, although I have quite a collection I dont reach for them as often as I used to, yet I do love the colour range that they do. Dark Side is the newest to my collection and is one I have been reaching for, contrary to its name this is wearable shade and isn't quite as scary as it sounds, I've found patting it down to more of a stain with a balm on top looks really pretty if you want something more subtle.

*Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella - The perfect red. There is no better way to explain this shade, it is definitely a bold statement and is not for the faint hearted if you're nervous of trying a bolder shade however if you're looking for that classic red then you can stop right here because everything you need is in this lip pencil. My only criticism would be it is slightly drying on the lips and therefore does need a balm underneath, but I tend to wear one anyway so its not really a problem. 

Thanks for reading, as always I read all comments and answer any questions - let me know any autumn favourites you have so I can check them out!

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Bleach London: Rose Shampoo/Conditioner

For a while now I have had plum toned hair which I love but takes alot of upkeep with roots and vibrance or it just looks abit of a mess. Recently I started looking for ways to tone and maintain the colour of my hair to increase the amount of time between dying and the answer came in an unusual product. 

I am well aware the Bleach London range is for what is says on the tin 'bleach blondes' or light coloured hair, however I originally bought their shade Bruised Violet to put on top of my brown hair to tint it slightly and after a great experience with that I dyed it a similar colour permanently. Using their non permanent hair dyes is effective but time consuming since I have to apply to dry hair and leave it for a decent amount of time to get the colour payoff so I looked for an easier alternative. 

The rose shampoo and conditioner when used on platinum blonde hair can leave a milky pink tone which is super pretty and tones the blonde at the same time. However I bought the products to try and reduce my hairs tendancy toward going red/ginger as it pink colouring vamps up the purple in my hair and keeps it the colour I want it to be. When using these, I always use them together and will leave both on for a number of minutes and massage in to make sure I get as much from it as possible. 

If you are looking to try a different colour or have purple/pink tones like myself and want to keep them vibrant then give these a go. I would highly recommend the range to anyone, as the Bruised Violet shade was even noticable on my dark brown hair. 

Let me know of any other ways to maintain the hair colour, any advice is always appreciated! I read every comment and will answer any questions! 

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Lee Stafford Hair Growth Review.

I think its safe to say that most girls go through a period of wanting long hair, which is great if you're one of the lucky few that can grow it quickly but for me its not so easy. I've always liked having longer hair but I also enjoy changing the colour and style which can and has damaged my hair - Last summer I had 4 inches cut off my hair as I had been dip dying my hair for about 6 months and my ends were super dry and just needed to come off. Although I was glad to have healthy hair again I did feel upset that I had lost so much length and decided to look for a treatment that could help. 

I eventually came across the Lee Stafford Hair Growth range, I initially bought the shampoo, conditioner and the treatment I got them on 3 for £15 which saves alot of money. After a few months of testing I found the shampoo was the most effective of the range in terms of increasing hair growth and I didnt really enjoy the conditioner. The treatment is something I would recommend to anyone, as its the best mask/treatment I have ever used on my hair and keeps it in great condition. 

Its now been roughly a year and I havent had my hair cut in that time, my hair has grown back to its previous length and further and is in much better condition. I would like to say though that I rarely use heat on my hair, I usually let my hair dry naturally and will only used heat tools when Im going out so that will contribute to the health of my hair. It is also not a miracle product, it definitely isnt going to turn you into Rapunzel after one shower however I find that because it looks after the hair so well and keeps it so nourished that it encourages more hair growth, obviously how quick this happens will depend on the individual. 

I hope this helps if anyone is looking into these products, I have used similar items such as Fast Shampoo & Conditioner which did not work for me and made my hair and scalp really dry. I find vitamins can help but work far more on my nails and skin than my hair. The Lee Stafford range is worth a try for anyone even if you just want to improve the health of your hair, I wouldnt call it a miracle product but more like a helping hand. 

Please leave any comments below and I will reply to any questions! 

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My Gym Face.

Ok so I am bracing myself for a slap on the wrist for writing this post but I know from going to the gym that I am not the only girl that puts a little something on her face before working out so I figured I would do a post about what I use and what I have found to not cause any breakouts or look like a hot mess (quite literally) when I leave. 

So the main thing I will always wear is a tinted moisturiser, I either use the YSL Skintone Perfector or the Estee Lauder Sheer Tint as they provide light coverage that looks after my skin but evens it out at the same time. I use this as it doesnt really feel like makeup and isn't like wearing Double Wear for instance - it lets the skin breathe while giving that extra bit of confidence. 

Concealer is not something I will always wear, but if I'm having a particularly rough patch with my skin and either have some blemishes that are crazy obvious or dark circles that make me look like I haven't slept in 10 years then I will reach for my Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer, this one is lightweight but great coverage and doesn't look cakey or thick. 

Staying with Bourjois and their Healthy Mix range, their powder is a staple for me everyday no matter what makeup look I am wearing, however all I do when I go to the gym is dust a little over my T-Zone just to keep the base from sliding around and it just keeps it looking fresh. 

This next step is super optional and definitely depends on how good the shape of your brows are but mine are just loving making my life difficult right now so I pretty much rely on the L'Oreal Brow Artiste to keep them looking somewhat reasonable, however if I was blessed with good brows I would skip this step. 

I pretty much always wear mascara, I'm not particularly faithful to just one, I do really love Lancome Hypnose but will try others and at the moment I'm giving the new Maybelline Lash Sensational a go and I do actually really like it, its not my absolute favourite but does lengthen my lashes quite abit which is nice when you want a more natural look - I'm pretty sure you could add a couple of coats for more vampy looks but I haven't tried that yet. 

Lastly is a lip balm of some sort, I've put my Dior Lip Maximiser is the picture as its the one I use pretty much constantly right now. I do however use anything that I know will keep my lips moisturised and comfortable for a decent amount of time without being greasy or sticky. 

So that's it for my 'gym face' products, I know that you really shouldn't wear any make-up when working out and embrace the naked face but if you're not feeling quite so confident I think finding products that will let your skin breathe, keep it moisturised and aren't pore blocking are the best way to go. 

Let me know if you have any products you would recommend, I read every comment and will reply to any questions

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Max Factor Excess Shimmer: Copper

Even though many may think glitter and shimmer is something to be kept for the festive season or a night out, I really like to use the more subtle glitz for an everyday look and when these Excess Shimmers were released I had to give them a try. They are a cream based shadow that once applies feels more like a powder, its super pigmented and only takes one swipe across the eyes, so if you're looking for something quick and easy to put in your makeup routine this may be the shadow for you! 

There are some really pretty shades in the collection but when I swatched the shade Copper I had to pick it up. For me the name Copper is slightly decieving as it is more of a mauve but still a beautiful colour and would suit any skintone. I would really like them to bring out some more spring toned shades for the upcoming season as I think the metallic with shimmer just catches the light and is just enough if you want to give your everyday routine abit of sparkle without the maintenance. 

These retail for £7.99 but are nearly always on some sort of promotion, I got mine from Superdrug when they had £3 off selected lines so for about £5 I thought this was a complete bargain! I would highly recommend these and think they are a great addition to anyones makeup bag. 

Let me know in the comments if you have tried any of the Max Factor Excess Shimmers and what you thought about them. I read every comment and will reply to any questions! 

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Spring Releases.

As the whole festive season is well and truly over, all the new Spring collections have overtaken the make-up stands and I have to say there are some pretty beautiful collections going around. The Maybelline new releases though really caught my eye, I dont normally buy much from Maybelline but they have released some really lovely products for the new season. 

Other than Maybelline I spotted the Makeup Revolution 'The One Matte Stick' in the shade Malibu which is a matte cream bronzer. In appearance these are a dupe for the Nars Multiple and consistency is quite similar aswell; I picked this shade as I wanted to give it a go for contouring. However these are SUPER pigmented and this shade is quite dark so a light hand is necessary, these do blend really nicely so with abit of work it even worked on my ghostly skintone!

Now from Maybelline I picked up their new mascara, 'Lash Sensational' I have tried this and it is good but not my favourite, I really had high hopes for this as I had seen such great reviews but I think it is such an individual thing and this just wasn't quite right.

Secondly I had to pick up one of the new lipsticks to feed my obsession with all things lips. The shade I got was '168 Petal Pink' which is pretty much what it says on the tin, just a really pretty light pink, very summery and bright. 

Lastly I reached for one of the new Colour Show polishes and was not dissapointed! The shade is 'Bouquet' and put over a light pink/lilac is just super pretty and very seasonal, it applies pink and white with rose gold to create a floral effect. I can see me using this alot of the upcoming months!

Let me know if you have picked anyrhing up from the new releases for Spring! I read all the comments and will reply to any questions. 

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Makeup Revolution: On The Go Palette

So in 2014 Makeup Revolution became one of the most standout drugstore brands for me, it is super affordable and the quality of the products are just amazing. I'm a big fan of how they create dupes of much more expensive products so if you aren't sure on whether its worth splashing the cash you could try their version first and save some money. 

I saw the On The Go! palette online a couple of months ago and thought the general layout and colour scheme looked somewhat familiar but couldnt quite figure out where I had seen it before. It wasn't until I was on Sephora and saw the Tarte Rainforest After Dark palette that I realised how good this dupe was especially for me living in the UK as Tarte is quite difficult to get hold of. 

The set contains six eyeshadows, a blush, a bronzer and a highlighter. It is a warm toned palette and also has a pink flush to it that is something I tend to use alot. The formula of these shadows is super creamy and soft, and do remind me of Urban Decay's shadows, the pigmentation is really great and they blend beautifully! 

I haven't swatched the three face products as the highlighter was hard to get to show up on camera and the other two simply come off exactly how they look in the palette. The bronzer is one of my favourite parts of this set as it is a great contour shade and applies really nicely to the skin, it is buildable without going muddy so you can be as light handed or severe as you like! The blush is a simple pretty pink that pretty much goes with most make-up looks and just adds that nice hint of natural colour or again can be built up for more of a pop. Lastly of course is the highlighter, this was the one thing I honestly thought would let me down, I am super fussy when it comes to highlighters as I prefer sheen and metallic to glitter and usually the more affordable brands stick as much sparkle in there highlighters as possible however Revolution has shut me up yet again! This is the most natural, pretty subtle glow highlighter I have ever found, it just adds that healthy look to your skin without adding too much of anything, super pretty!

I'm completely loving this palette as for only £4 you get so much value for your money, I would recommend this for any of the products individually all of them are worth the £4 on their own so even if you only want to give it a go for just the bronzer its well worth a try! 

Let me know if you have any favourites from the Revolution range, I read all the comments and will reply to any questions. 

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Mini Haul

So this past week all the promotions changed at work meaning all new offers on make-up and this month there are some really great buys that I had to get my hands on! Everything I bought is from Superdrug apart from one item which I will talk about at the end. 

1. L'Oreal Nude Magique Eau De Teint Foundation - I've always liked L'Oreal as a brand and the True Match foundation is fast becoming a holy grail for me however this particular base never really caught my eye as it was £9.99 which for 20ml is abit steep considering its a highstreet brand. But now it is only £4.99 which to me is super afforable and well worth a go, I have tried it once and do like it, the texture reminds me of the new YSL Fusion Ink but is more sheer coverage. 

2. L'Oreal Collection Nudes in 'Eva' - I already have two of the other shades from this collection and one of the reds, they all have such a lovely formula and wear really nicely. Also now down to £4.99 I couldn't resist picking one up, this is a more peachy brown nude and looks great with a tan.

3. Revlon Colourburst Balm Stain in 'Honey' - A blogger favourite and one that I have had my eyes on for a while but never actually bit the bullet. This is a really pretty nude pink that is great for everyday, a 'my lips but better' shade that is sheer and comfortable to wear. All Revlon lip products are £5 so I can see my collection getting a little bigger over the next month... 

4. Max Factor Colour Elixir Lip Liner in 'Brown n Nude' - I'm currently in a bit of a lipliner craze at the moment, (im blaming Kylie Jenner for this!) These from Max Factor are super creamy and pigmented, this shade is as it says a nude brown shade, pretty much what it says on the tin. 

5. Bourjois Healthy Mix Powder - This is just a rebuy of my favourite face powder, the formula of this is just amazing, it lasts all day on my skin and doesn't go cakey at all. The finish is really natural and mixes well with all of my foundations. 

6. Milani Baked Blush in 'Luminoso' - My random purchase is this beautiful blush from Milani, I actually found this on Amazon and have had it in my basket for a while now and have read so many reviews about how great it looks on the skin. This is a peach shade with a gold sheen running through it that when applied to the skin just looks really natural. 

So thats my haul, I will be reviewing some of the products over the next couple of weeks, let me know of anything youre loving right now and would recommend. I read all the comments and will reply to any questions. 

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Fuller Lips.

After this summer the fuller Kylie Jenner lip obsession has been in full swing and we all want to be able to achieve the same look, however she may be denying it but there is no way that is all natural and the crazy overlining is not something that we should all try to pull off. So with that in mind, how do we achieve this look without smeering gloss up to our nose? Well I think I've found a way that enhance your natural lips, I like using this routine as it just makes my lips look fuller and healthier but not to the point of fake. 

If I do go for that fuller lip look I tend to only do natural shades as I think it looks less intense than a red lip for instance, the steps I use can be put with any shade at all and if you are more confident with your lip colours then it should work just as nicely. 

I always start with a lip liner and my favourite is the Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liner in the shade Eastend Snob, its a really creamy consistency and is a neutral rose toned pink, I make sure I line my lips precisely and emphasise the cupids bow I then blend the liner with my ring finger so it doesnt have such a bold line. 

For the next step I use a lipstick, I never tend to use a matte finish for this look but thats just my preference, so the one I use is the L'Oreal Privee Nude in Cheryl's shade which is a satin finish beige tone. I really like the formula of these they feel really moisturising on the lips and have a nice finish that even on their own look great with a smokey eye. 

The last step I use is a gloss, I tend to pick a tone that really matches the lipstick I'm using so at the moment I'm constantly picking up Urban Decay's Naked Gloss in the shade Naked which is a nude toned gloss with small shimmer in that doesnt look like glitter but looks really beautiful when the light hits it. These glosses are super nourishing aswell and arent sticky which is something that puts me off gloss most of the time as the whole hair stuck to your face look is not one I'm too keen on. 

So those are my three easy steps to get fuller looking lips, I'm really enjoying this look at the moment especially with Christmas parties coming up when I love to do a bolder eye and need something simple for my lips. 

Let me know if you have any tips on to make your lips look fuller, I read every comment and reply to any questions. 

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Dupe Alert.

I think everyone in the beauty world has now heard of the By Terry Ombre Blackstar eyeshadow sticks that at a quite substantial £28 each would leave a dent in most peoples pockets. I am definitely guilty for checking a few of those shades out, putting them in my basket but thankfully always shutting my laptop off before I took the plunge as they are beautiful, the product, the packaging they are completely luxurious to have. 

However a quick trip to Tesco and of course the make-up isle brought me to this amazing super cheap dupe by Babara Daly. These Shimmer Sticks come in I think four shades and are a fraction of the price at £3 meaning you could have all of the shades for less than one Blackstar and still have quite a bit of change! 

The shade I got is Shell and is a beautiful soft gold shade that isn't glittery but more of a sheen, these are really blendable and pigmented, they can be built up to a very opaque glamourous eye or just a touch of shimmer to perk up an everyday look. I'm definitely going to get the rest of this range as they are such good value and will add that bit of sparkle that I love this time of year! 

Let me know if you've found any dupes lately, I read and reply to everyone

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Red Lips.

By now most of us have put our corals and pinks to the back of our make up drawers and have been favouring those berry tones for Autumn/Winter. I know I have been wearing Mac's Rebel pretty much constantly this month and loving that plummy wine colour; however I have noticed a certain colour going unworn that I have so many beautiful variations of and I couldnt think of a reason as to why I have been neglecting it. 

Red is most definitely a bold statement and for those that are shy of bright make up, red lips can often be really intimidating. Personally I love a red lip and think it can really brighten up your complexion and even when you're not wearing much else it can give you a very polished look. 

L-R: Revlon 'Candy Apple'... Bourjois 'Red Island'...Mac 'True Loves Kiss'...L'Oreal 'Juliannes Red'... Rimmel 'Red Diva'

So I'll start off with the two most sheer and buildable shades in the collection, Revlon's Candy Apple and Bourjois' Red Island. Both of these shades start with a sheer wash of red which is great for anyone that  wants to try a red lip but doesn't want to go too full on straight away. These are also very moisturising and wear off evenly, I find Candy Apple to be more orange-red which I do prefer but Red Island is also really pretty. 

Now for the two lipsticks. Yes I know the Maleficent shade is LE but there are many mac reds that are just beautiful like Ruby Woo and Russian Red, I've included True Loves Kiss to represent the brand just as much as the actual shade as it is just a clean bright red that wouldn't be hard to dupe. Secondly my new absolute love! I fell for the L'Oreal Nudes collection when they came out and now the reds have just stolen my heart. The formula is incredible, the colour is beautiful and the packaging is sleek and compact which basically ticks all my boxes. 

Lastly is a liner, Rimmel's Red Diva is part of their Exaggerate range, it's a blue toned red but blends really nicely with any of the shades previously mentioned. It has a creamy formula and even with just this on my lips they dont feel dry or go patchy which is a huge plus for me! 

Let me know any of your favourite red shades below, I read and reply to everyone 

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Mac Rebel Dupe For £1!

I always get excited when I find more affordable dupes for popular more expensive products and ever since Makeup Revolution came to my work I have found so many! They have the Iconic palettes which are exact dupes for the Urban Decay Naked Palettes except Revolution's are only £4 saving you £33 which is just amazing.

Now for todays post I am soooo happy to have found a drugstore dupe for Mac's Rebel, I know that many brands have their berry shades and all have a similar idea of what Rebel looks like but this is an exact colour match for £14.50 less than Mac! The Revolution shade is from their Vamp range and is called Rebel With Cause; the only difference between the two products is the formula, both are super pigmented but the Revolution shade is more creamy, it does last a good amount of time on the lips but does wear off a slight bit quicker than Mac's but not enough to warrant such a price difference. 

Mac Rebel... Revolution Rebel With Cause. 

My advice would be if you're looking to dupe a product especially from Urban Decay or Mac go and give Makeup Revolution a try, they would also make great stocking fillers for makeup lovers or for younger girls starting out in makeup as you get such great quality for such an affordable price! 

Let me know if you've used any Revolution products and what you thought in the comments below, I read and reply to everyone!

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Current Loves: Lipsticks

I have a love, (some may say obsession) for make-up and everything about it, I enjoy experimenting with new products and colours all the time. However I have a weakness, one that I have to admit is pretty extensive... Lipsticks. They are by far my favourite beauty product as you can switch them up so easily and there are so many different kinds/colours that you can never have to many right? 

Today though I have decided to pick 5 that I'm really enjoying right now, this was no easy task as I really do wear a different shade everyday but these were the 5 I have reached for more than others especially over the past few weeks or so. 

1. Bourjous Velvet Rouge Edition in Nude-ist - These to me are the perfect liquid lipstick, they are matte but dont go patchy or overly dry, they glide on beautifully and the colour pay off is amazing! This shade has been an absolute love for me recently as its a mauvey nude, super pretty all year round, and if you're looking for the Kylie Jenner lip without having to splurge at the Mac counter this is well worth a go. 

2. Revlon Lip Butter in Juicy Papaya - I have ALOT of these so it was hard to pick a shade, especially when there is normally at least one in my handbag at all times. This shade has been more of a summer staple, they are alot more sheer than they look so this gives a glossy coral look to the lips which I really like with a bronzed make-up look. 

3. Mac in Rebel - I have mentioned this lipstick so much recently but I cant help my obsession its just such a beautiful shade and pretty much the perfect colour for autumn/winter. I like how this one almost stains your lips and does not budge at all, I would love it to be in a cremesheen formula just because I get really dry lips but other than that its a complete staple for me. 

4. L'Oreal Privee Nudes in Julianne - Another shade I have talked about recently, this is my go to nude pink, I use this one alot as it goes with basically any make-up look, I even like to put it on when I'm not wearing anything else if I'm popping to the shops as it just makes me look healthier, this shade really does something to my skintone, and the formula is so good for the price, my absolute favourite drugstore lipstick. 

5. YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in 13 - Now this is my forever and always favourite lipstick, it is to me the perfect pink, the formula is just beautiful, the colour lasts and when it does wear off it does so evenly and leaves my lips still with a pink sheen. It is a pricey product but if I had to throw all my other lipsticks away and keep one this would be sat in my make-up bag, plus the packaging is just beautiful and I am abit of a magpie! 

Let me know your favourite lipstick in the comments below, I read and reply to everyone! 

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Back To School Make-up

Now September is in full swing, I've been remembering having to get back into getting up at 7am and having snooze on my alarm 7 times before I would actually get up, putting on that dreaded uniform and eventually getting to school in time to start the day. But the one thing I was thinking about was how long I used to take on my make-up because I simply didn't have my go-to products, I would just use whatever and that would take longer as I often wouldn't like the look I came up with, so with that in mind I've decided to write a post on a few products that I would recommend to anyone that is struggling with what to use. 

All the products that I used are available at Superdrug so aren't too expensive. First off is my foundation, this isn't my favourite drugstore foundation as I actually prefer Bourjois Healthy Mix but mine is currently packed for holiday so I used the L'oreal Lumi Magique foundation which gives a nice dewy glow. I used a bronzer and highlighter from Make-up Revolution these are amazing value! My concealer is my all time favourite Collection's Lasting Perfection again another bargain. For my powder I used Bourjois' Rice Powder, this is such an incredible product and looks amazing with a dewy finish foundation. For my eyes I used a L'oreal Colour Infallible in Coconut Shake this a matte cream with a slight sheen,  I have actually used a Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Eternal Pink aswell but completely forgot to put that in the photo. For my liner I used the Maybelline Master Smoky in Smoky Chocolate and the mascara was one of my favourite waterproof mascaras as it doesnt budge at all, the Maybelline Great Lash. My eyebrows were the Maybelline Mastershape Brow Pencil, this isn't a product I favour and do much prefer using my Mac eyeshadow but wanted to keep all the products more affordable. And lastly for my lips I used one of the new Baby Lips in Stereo Rose which is super pretty for a sheer hint of colour. 

So this is my finished look, it didnt take me long to do this at all, I think about 10 minutes and I'm pretty happy with the result, I think its definitely enough for school or for anyone who wants a quick and easy routine to try out! 

Hope you enjoyed this post, please leave any comments below I love reading your thoughts and will reply to everyone! 

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Highstreet Must Haves!

Although I normally reach for my high end products there are certain high-street brands that have some amazing finds that I would use over any expensive equivalent. There are many other low end products that I enjoy using and do on a regular basis but these are the few that I really was amazed by. 

Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation was new to me earlier this year and if I had to use a drugstore foundation this would be the only one. It has really good coverage but doesn't feel heavy on your face, it blends really well and the colour match is perfect for me. The only problem I would say is if you are darker skinned the range doesn't seem to have much choice. 

A blogger favourite now; the Collection Lasting Perfection concealer. I cannot tell you how much I love this product it is SO good!! (seriously!) For someone with panda eye syndrome (dark circles) it is a complete life saver, its consistency and coverage are excellent and it just blends with all my different foundations. If there was any one product I would recommend the most it would be this one. 

Staying with face products the following three are a face powder, a bronzer and a blush/ highlighter. Firstly is the loose No7 powder, I have searched for a loose powder that doesn't go cakey and just adds that flawless touch to my make up without costing a fortune for sooo long! And this little number by Boots' own brand is the best one I've tried so far. The bronzer is by my new favourite drugstore brand Make up Revolution; their whole range is outstanding for the price but their baked products are giving my mac skinfinishes a run for their money, they apply really well and can last all day without coming off or going patchy and all for £4! And lastly for face products is Revlon's highlighting palette in Rose Glow, this is a dupe for the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks and is lovely for a fresh faced look. 

Maybelline colour tattoo's are really great products and do stay on my eyes all day, they blend really well and do come in some lovely colours, my only issue is they don't do matte shades which would appeal more to me personally. 

Lastly is the Revlon Lip Butters, my collection of these is constantly growing and there is always at least one in my handbag as they are so convenient. The pigmentation in them is really good and as they are buildable you can decide how bright or sheer you want it to look. These will definitely be a staple for me during the colder months to help avoid those dry lips! 

Those are my high-street must haves, I hope you enjoyed this post, let me know of any drugstore finds you love in the comments below :) 

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