L'Oreal Pure Clay Masks // Review

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Hello lovlies,

Face masks are something I've had a constant hit and miss kind of relationship with. With ridiculously sensitive skin I have to be super careful about what kind of masks I use. The days of sleepovers and boots own face masks were never good!!! So, because of the bad experiences I've had, I've never been the type of person to do weekly face masks. Until now.

The L'Oréal pure clay mask range are made up of three different kind of masks. A glow mask, a detox mask and a purity mask. I picked up the ones that suited my skin. When reading about the purity mask I felt it wouldn't benefit my skin so I went for the detox and glow masks. I've been altering the two on a weekly basis for the past month and have actually noticed some changes!

The detox mask is more liquid based than the glow one and doesn't contain any micro beads. The packaging is really informative so I 100% recommend you read it before purchasing! This mask deep cleanses your skin and I did find it made my skin feel very clean and fresh after using it. 

The glow mask was a lot thicker and contained micro beads to exfoliate. I found this mask made a lot more of a visible different to my skin. My skin looked and felt softer and brighter. It didn't feel too tight on my face and I didn't feel like I had to moisturise too much afterwards.

I would 100% recommend these masks to anyone who is looking at trying to incorporate face masks into their skins routine. They are normally £7.99 each but you can often find them on offer in either Boots or Superdrug!

Has anyone else tried these masks or any others recently? I'd love to read your thoughts!

Love B x 

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Maybelline Master Contour V // Review

Contouring can be scary. I'm always worried I'll end up having two browny/orange lines down the sides of my face and a super shiny forehead. I've always stuck to using powder contour kits and ones that are quite light but this one is a complete game changer!

Let's chat about the actual look of the product first. I love how chubby the stick itself is. It's not too big so pops into a makeup with ease. I also love the idea of having the contour colour one side and the highlighter the other side. The colours are both really pigmented! I picked up the shade fair! It's £6.99 which is so cheap considering its a duo stick. You can pick it up here from Boots.

It is so creamy and glides on the skin perfectly. It leaves a matte finish which I love because sometimes I find contouring can leave you looking a bit shiny and over the top. As it's so creamy you can blend it in really well because when you first apply I will warn you it can look a bit scary! You can either draw it on where you want then blend with your fingers or do what I do which is use a beauty blender. Either works fine!

Has anyone else tried this product or any other new contour products recently?

Love B x

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The Best 'Ultra' Cover And Conceal Secret

For anyone who may have been living under a rock and haven't heard of Makeup Revolution, get up and go to your nearest Superdrug and buy as many of their gorgeous palettes as you possibly can! *Read the rest of this blog post first ;)* I do own some other Makeup Revolution palettes which I have saved as draft posts so keep an eye out for those!

There are three different shades of palettes. I picked up the shade called Light-Medium as it was a middle of the range mix of different concealer shades. I felt the just Light palette was a bit too wishy washy for my skin tone. The palette comes with 8 different shades which is amazing considering it is only £6! I tend to stick to the same three shades but some of the darker ones would be great for contouring with.

I love how pigmented these concealers are. I use this palette everyday making it a huge essential in my everyday makeup bag. The consistency of the concealer is a lot more creamier than I expected. They don't dry out my skin which is what I was mostly worried about. I find that I do still need to top of my powder to stop the concealer from creasing under my eye area, but as a whole they blend in really well and do exactly what a concealer should do. Cover.

Anyone else tried any Makeup Revolution products?

B x

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Keepin' Those Cheeks Flushed

Urban Decay are renown for their palettes and this one does not disappoint. I picked up this one quite a while back when I went to Paris and have used it so much ever since. I find it so handy to have a tri of three all in one place. It contains a blush, highlighter and bronzer for your face and cheeks. With four different pallets there is a shade for everyone to enjoy. You can pick them up for £23.50 from the Urban Decay website or some selected stores.

I picked up the Naked Flushed in Strip. Compared to the others I would say this one has a much darker mauve pink blush with no glitter or metallic look too it which is what I prefer in a blush like this. The pigment of this blush is insane. You hardly have to sweep your brush to get enough to cover both cheeks which is really good as you can build up the colour more and more. 

The highlighter is a dream. It makes you cheekbones all glowy and beautiful. It has undertones of gold in this highlighter which reflects beautifully in the light. I love nothing more than a highlighted cheek.

The bronzer I would say is a tad too dark for my complexion but by being careful I can defo make it work. *Inserts wide eye emoji* I would say this would be a lot more suited to a more tanned skin tone and as I sometimes fake tan this one does work for me on nights out!

Anyone else tried any of the other Flushed pallets? 

B x

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Super Sleek // Blush Review

Blushes are one of those things I have way too many off, yet still I can't stop myself from buying more. Sleek are such a high quality yet affordable brand that I have quickly become obsessed with. *Insert heart eyed emoji* The only place I have seen Sleek to been sold as a brand is Superdrug. Let me know in the comments if you know anywhere else in the UK that you can get hold of Sleek! 

Lets just start off with how the packaging of these products really truly represents the brands name. They are so sleek. I love how simple and practical they are. Plus, a mini mirror is always handy!!! The pigment of these blushes are insane. You only need a tiny swipe on your brush which means they last for so long. 100% worth the money considering they are only £4.49! 

Shade- Flushed

This was the first shade I picked up from Sleek. I was looking for a new pink blush that wasn't too much for my pale complexion. As the name suggests it does make you cheeks look naturally flushed and rosey. It has a deep pink in comparison to most light pinks I normally wear. It has a matte finish on my face which I love as it means I can use highlighter without feeling super sparkly!

Shade- Pomegranate

The pigment of this shade is insane. It leaves a metallic pink/purple finish which I love. I love that this colour leans more towards being a purple shade as I'm a sucker for anything purple. The metallic finish isn't for everyone and it can be quite shocking when you first apply so you do need to make sure you only use a small amount and build it up so the pigment doesn't clog in one place! (My 1st proper tip YAY)

Shade- Rose Gold

This shade is by far my favourite out of the three. Rose gold as a colour is beautiful and this blush recreates it amazingly! This shade has been said to be a dupe for NARS Orgasm blush and as much as I'd love to say it does I would like to point out it is Orgasm is more pink and less golden than this shade. I love the golden tinge this leaves on my face. You definitely don't need too use any highlighter with this product!

Has anyone used any other products from Sleek? Let me know below!

B x

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Mini haul // Ikea trip!

One of the most exciting things about university for me is the fact I will be moving out into a room where I can decorate it how I please. As a student I won't be able to splash the cash out on my room but I do want to do everything I can to make my small space, my own. All warm and homely.

I've created a list (a huge, massive, long list) of everything I need to buy for university including my kitchen utensils, electronics and bedroom decor. This trip was purely meant to be a browse for me to get some ideas on what sort of things I wanted to get and also needed to get. Those are two completely different things. And well... me being me ended up buying things because I 'needed' them.

1. Fake plants

Yes, fake plants are totally cheating BUT, there is no way that I will be able to keep real plants alive so hey ho. I picked up three different styles and all of them were £3 each. Ikea have a huge range of fake plants and I will definitely be getting some more when I next visit. I love having some greenery in my room and I'm a massive fan of the leafy look. 

2. Laser cut pots

I picked up two of these in different sizes. The larger one is very large and I will probably be using it to stick all of my stationary stuff into. As for the smaller one I will use this for my makeup brushes and when I next visit Ikea I will be picking up another one! These pots are super cute and will look nice on my shelves for a bit of decoration. White and black are going to be my key colours for my rooms decor as I love the simplistic style. The large pot was £2 and the smaller one was £1.50.

3. Ceramic dish

 I picked up this square, white ceramic dish. I will be using this to place all of my most worn jewellery on. I think this will look great on my desk by all my make up and adds some simple decoration to my room without making it look cluttered. This was only £2.50.

4. The last thing I brought I didn't picture just because a) it's quite boring and b) it was too large! I just picked up a fold away white basket which I will probably use for either storage or for my laundry. As boring as it sounds it is very practical and it only cost me £2! Bargain. 

This was one of many trips before I head of to university in September so keep your eyes peeled for more! Anyone else brought some home decor stuff recently? 

B x

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Winter Reds // Lipstick Review

Winter is my favourite time of the year. It brings jumper season, duvet days and dark nights. However, the main reason I really love winter is because I get to wear my favourite lip colours every day without looking like I'm a vamp wanna-be. 

Red's at this time of year are perfect. I would love to pull a Taylor Swift and rock a red lip every single day of the year but unfortunately I am not blessed with suiting a bold bright red. Instead, I'm more of a dark burgundy kinda girl! So, as it's now the middle of the season I thought I'd share with you lovely readers what my top 3 shades are. (And boy it was like picking a favourite child!)

The first shade I'm going to start with is the most recent lip shade I have added to my collection. Mac Diva. I have been searching online and in store for this shade since the beginning of October. It was sold out for months but finally it is back on the Mac Cosmetics website! Hooray! 

This shade is very, very, very matte. It's very intense burgundy shade and lasts on the lips for hours. Trust me, it doesn't budge! The only thing I find with this lipstick is that because it is so matte, it does dry out my lips quite badly, so I always apply a base layer of vaseline to soften my lips.

The second shade is from L'Oreal Paris. It's number 703 Oud Obsession from their Colour Riche collection. I've never owned any of the L'Oreal lipsticks before, but after this purchase I'll definitely be expanding my horizons and buying some more shades. This shade is a browny/red colour and is the darkest shade I own. It leaves quite a glossy look on the lips and is moisturising which is a bonus. I also adore the packaging of this lipstick. The gold makes the lipstick look classy and elegant.

The last shade is from one of my favourite drugstore brands, Rimmel. It's from the Lasting Finish By Kate Nudes collection. It is a more neutral shade compared to the other shades I have mentioned. The finish of this lipstick is very creamy which I love. You do have to reapply throughout the day. As it comes under the nudes collection for a more intense look you do have to apply at least two coats. However, it is a very wearable shade so you could apply just one for a more natural look.

Below are two pictures of swatches and links to the products mentioned in this post.

Swatches from top to bottom: 

Rimmel Lasting Finish By Kate Moss 48

L'Oreal Colour Riche 703 Oud Obsession

Mac Matte Diva

If any of you have any other statement lipsticks for the winter I'd love to read about them in the comments below!

B x

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Brushes // Top 5

 I never used to be fussed about using brushes when I first started using makeup. Other than a big fluffy brush for powder I didn't own a huge collection like I do now, but since my first set of Eco-Tools brushes I got when I was 16 I have been obsessed.

I love having a nose at other beauty bloggers favourite brushes so thought it would only be right to do my own top 5. Now, I don't have the most luxurious brushes as I am a student who unfortunately has to budget her whole life! I am a huge drugstore fan and love finding a cheap alternative that works just as well.

1. Sephora Collection - Classic Mineral Powder Brush
This was my first ever high end make up brush that I brought when I went away to Paris and it has been my go to foundation brush ever since. I love this brush to pieces and use it every single day. It is a great multi tasking brush that I mainly use to apply dewy foundation. It blends so easily and is so soft. One of the best things I find with this brush is it doesn't leave any bristles on the face when using.

2. No 7 - Concealer Brush
Unfortunately I can't find any of the No 7 brushes online so I can't link them onto this post but these brushes came in a set. (Hence the funky patterned handle) I think this brush was originally an eye shadow brush but I feel it works so well as a brush to blend in my liquid concealer. It isn't the softest brush in the world but for a drugstore buy I find this brush is a staple in my daily routine.

3. Real Techniques - Contour Brush
I recently caved in to the Real Techniques hype and I am so glad I did! Unfortunately, I was unable to find the brush as a single brush but have linked above the set of core brushes which is what I purchased. I love the size and shape of this brush. It fits perfectly on my cheek bones and is firm enough to define and highlight without being too fluffy and soft.

4. No 7 - Fluffy Eye shadow Brush
This brush is amazing for blending in eye shadows. The only thing I would wish this brush would do better is be softer. However, for the price I payed (Below £10 if I remember correctly) it does its job and it does it well.

5. MUA - E7 Eyebrow Brush
For £1.50 this brush is amazing!!! I use it all the time to do my eyebrows. It's a very sturdy brush which works best for me. It's very small and angled which gives me good precision and holds enough product to do my eyebrows quickly which is fab for my 15 minutes I have to do my makeup in the morning!

Leave your favourite brushes below! I'm always on the hunt for more to try out:)

B x

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Makeup Revolution // Golden Sugar Palette

The Golden Sugar Ultra Blush Palette was released at the beginning of this year and is one of three Makeup Revolution's Ultra Blush palettes. All of the palettes cost £6.00 each which is amazing considering they contain 8 different blush, bronze and highlight colours.

I am completely in love with the three bronze colours in this palette as I feel they really suit my skin tone. They are all completely different shades and finish. One has a shimmery glow to it as it contains some highlight which looks amazing on the tops of my cheek bones. I am a sucker when it comes to the matte shade as it reminds me of Benefits 'Hoola'.

The blushes are very light on the skin and aren't as pigmented as I normally go for. This means you have to build up the colour on your cheek by reapplying the shade. I love the dusty pink colour. I looks very natural on the skin unlike darker pinks which don't suit me as well.

The highlighters in this palette are gorgeous and really make a difference in my complexion. I feel the slightly bronzed highlighter works best as it doesn't leave the dreaded white line across my cheek! (Yes I have been a victim of this is many of my early nights out-.-)

Over all the palette is beautiful and I am definitely going back to Superdrug to pick up some more. The value for money you get with the Makeup Revolution items is astonishing. They are such good quality for such a little price! My fav.

Any Makeup Revolution beauty finds you've tried? Let me know in the comments!

B x

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Metallic lips // Review

Hello lovelies! This year I managed to get in early at the summer Topshop sale meaning there were still so many hidden gems! 

Metallic lips have become a guilty pleasure of mine. It feels so 90's wearing such a shimmery finish on my lips but I absolutely love it. The other day whilst perusing in the Topshop sale I came across their own metallic lips range. I ended up picking up the shade called 'Armour'. At first I was um-ing and ah-ing at whether I would suit it but in the end I thought 'What the hell, it's only £4.00 right?', which is probably why I spend my life moaning about how poor I am. I love the Topshop makeup packaging. It's so appealing to the eye and feels so pretty to have in your makeup bag.

As you can tell from my swatch the colour is very unusual. I would best describe this as a deep nude colour... If that makes any sense. It isn't quite pink enough to be a nude lip as it does have some purple/brown undertones. It is super shimmery!!! Which in my opinion looks beautiful.

The wear isn't as long lasting as some other Topshop lips I have tried as it has such a creamy glide on the lips. But a few top ups throughout the day should keep your lips glimmering in all lights! I really recommend this unique finish and shade. Some may hate and some may love.

What are your thoughts on metallic lips making a come back?

B x

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