Bourjois 2in1 Tweezers for False Lashes.

Bourjois 2in1 Tweezers for False Lashes (PRICE, Boots).

I can forgive you for thinking that these are just a gimmicky tool that you will never use or need; because honestly, I thought that myself. But when browsing around Boots, I saw that they were on offer an thought I'd give them a go. OMG these have literally made me want to wear false lashes everyday of the week! They make applying false lashes soooooooo easy! So how do they work...

So the tweezer type end is curved to the shape of your eyelid- you use this end to hold the lashes whilst you apply the glue then once tacky, you apply them to your lids. This end is the perfect shape to place the lashes onto your eyes comfortably and they're super easy to use. The other end has an angled rubbery nib which is perfect for gently pressing down the lashes onto your lid. I love these tweezers and I think they're great for anyone who likes to wear falsies but isn't a pro at applying them- like me! Would you give these a go? Thanks for stopping by x

Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream.

Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream in Ivory (£9.99 in Boots).

Unusually, I've not heard much pre-release hype about this product; I'm presuming  that Bourjois haven't sent out any PR samples to bloggers! I myself was a big fan of their 123 Perfect foundation which I found to give a beautifully matte even base that lasted well throughout the day. Under the same premise, the new CC Cream claims to utilise three colour pigments to even out skin colour and tone.

Apricot- anti-fatigue

Green- anti-redness

White- anti-dark spots

I love the packaging of this product- I love the colour combinations and the product dispensing control that a squeezy tube gives you. This product claims to give a 'luminous complexion and smooth skin with 24hrs hydration'. I find the description of a luminous finish a bit misleading as I've found it to have a matte finish, rather than a typical pearlised luminous finish- which I'm totally glad about being oily skinned but I just think the reality may differ from people's expectations. 

It's a super runny liquid formula, which reminds me of some BB Creams or a tinted moisturiser. However, it provides more coverage than the aforementioned products but feels just as light on the skin. For me, the main benefit of this product is that it covers any redness on my skin whilst being light. It actually lasts quite well through the day but my skin did start to shine through sooner than it does with a foundation- but with this being a light coverage product I would expect this anyway! Overall, I like this product and I think I'll get a lot of use out of it during the Spring and Summer when I'm wanting a lighter base. Have you tried this product? Let me know what you think! Thanks for stopping by x

August Beauty Favourites.

Maybelline Fit Me Anti-Shine Foundation Stick; MAC Pro Longwear Concealer; Beautycology Limoncello Soda Cream Body Butter Mini; Clinique Pore Refining Solutions; Bourjois Cream Blush in 03.

This is my first makeup/beauty favourites in agesssss! I bought a few new things that I'm loving in the past week but I thought it wasn't fair to put them in my August faves so stay tuned for next month! I feel like a bit of an arse because I haven't got round to posting reviews of a couple of these items yet but they have been written, waiting to be posted over the next few days! 

When I was on holiday, I used the Maybelline Stick Foundation everyday and liked the light-weight coverage that it gave my skin. However, on returning to normal everyday life I've found that it doesn't quite cut it for me. I work 12hour shifts most days (or nights as is currently the case) so I need a foundation to last me around 14hours but this just doesn't do it for me. Having said all that, I really like wearing it when I'm not in work and I only need my makeup to last a few hours as it feels really light and breathable compared to some of my more heavy duty foundations. 

I'm still loving the Clinique serum for reducing the appearance and size of my pores and making my skin feel super smooth. I'm pretty much wearing this Bourjois cream blusher every day- I love the formula and how blendable it is. I've got a review of the concealer and body butter coming up so I won't go into details with them. What have been your favourites this month? Let me know! Thanks for stopping by x

Mini Makeup Haul.

No7 BB Lips in Blink Pink; Maybelline Volum Express Mega Plush Mascara; Bourjois Cream Blush in 03; No7 Beautifully Matte Foundation in Callico.

As small haul for y'all now. In Boots, No7 makeup is on 'buy one get one half price' so I got involved buying more of my favourite foundation ever, Beautifully Matte (review here) and then I decided to try their new BB Lips lipgloss/balm hybrid. Then I sauntered into Superdrug and found all their makeup was on 3for2 and they had three new mega launches that weren't even in Boots yet! I went for the new Maybelline Mega Plush mascara as the super big brush looks amazing and I also got one of the new Bourjois Cream Blushes which I've been waiting to try since they first appeared on the interweb a few months ago! My mum got the new Rimmel Scandaleyes Lycra mascara which is in a super awesome lime-green packaging! It's that time of year when brands start to release they're new Summer products so I'm sure this is going to be one makeup haul of many! Thanks for stopping by x

My Foundation Collection.

(L-R in order of swatches): MAC Pro Longwear in NC15; Chanel Mat Lumiere in 20 Clair (discontinued); Bourjois 123 Perfect in Light Vanilla; Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation in Light Vanilla; No7 Beautifully Matte in Callico; Avon Ideal Flawless in Ivory; Revlon Nearly Naked in Vanilla; M&S Limited Collection in Ivory. 

Until I found out that my beloved Chanel Mat Lumiere Foundation was being discontinued, I never bothered trying out different foundations- I thought I had found the one. Chanel kind of did me a favour in the end because I've since discovered a cornucopia of foundations- some that I love and some that I didn't like and have got rid of! So what do I look for in a foundation? Well, I'm an oily skinned girl so I typically look for a medium-full coverage matte finish foundation. I'm definitely on the paler end of the scale, usually being either the lightest or second lightest shade a brand sells. I hate cakey, chalky foundations- I want them to look after my skin with as high a SPF as possible please! So, here's my collection.

MAC Pro Longwear Foundation is definitely a fail-safe, reliable foundation. It's not got the matte-est of finishes but it definitely covers any redness or blemishes and lasts all day long. I'm not going to go on about Chanel Mat Lumiere as it's sadly no longer with us and I personally dislike its replacement, Pro Lumiere. I really like both of my Bourjois foundations but they are different. 123 Perfect is the ultimate matte, pale buttery finish foundation which covers all of my problem areas; whereas Healthy Mix Foundation gives a healthy glow and leaves the skin feeling nourished and hydrated after use. 

My everyday foundation is No7 Beautifully Matte which gives me the most stunning airbrushed, flawless matte finish of all my foundations. It's probably got the best coverage of them all whilst not being cakey, thick or clumpy. It also outlasts all the others and is definitely the best colour match for me. I've not used the Avon foundation for ageeeeessss as it's a little too light for me. It has a light air-whipped feel to it but it still provides good coverage and finish. My current favourite foundation is Revlon Nearly Naked which is totally out of my comfort zone for foundations- it's got a light-medium coverage, it's got a more natural dewy finish and it's a great colour match for my skin tone. The final foundation in my collection is a super bargain buy from M&S Limited Collection. It's alright for what it is, but it's nothing magical. It provides OK coverage and lasts for a fairly average amount of time.

So there you have it, my little foundation collection. Please leave me any recommendations for your favourite foundations!

Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick.

Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick in 04 Rose Tweed (£7.99, currently £5.99 from Boots). 

The launch of the Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipsticks sent bloggers into makeup meltdown. I've seen some of the shades reviewed and bloggers have been loving the formula and finish of these new lipsticks. So what's taken me so long to get involved? Well, it seems they've been selling too well as I've not been able to get my hands on any of the shades I fancied trying. Until now. 

I love the sleek black packaging of the Rouge Edition lipsticks; the red and pink logo makes it a bit different and I love that you can see the colour of the product in the base. The shade range is extensive with around 17 shades available, I personally didn't know where to start! When I swatched 04 Rose Tweed on the back of my hand I knew it was the one for me. It's the ultimate everyday peachy rose shade that compliments any outfit and any makeup look. The formula is super soft, smooth and creamy and feels really hydrating on the lips. The colour pay-off is great and the colour itself is really long lasting. The one thing I have found with this lipstick is that the colour remains on the lips whilst the finish and texture of the lipstick fades fairly quick after 3-4hours or so. It's quite hard to explain really but I had to reapply the product several times throughout the day to regain that creamy, hydrating lipstick feeling. Overall, I really like this lipstick and I think it's got a really nice formula, it's just a shame it doesn't last a bit longer. However, I can see myself wearing this shade a lot as it's super easy to wear and goes with everything. I would definitely consider picking up another Rouge Edition, maybe in a brighter shade, maybe in 07 or 12.

In a nutshell: Stunning everyday colour in a creamy soft formula, but it's a shame it doesn't last. 

p.s Happy Mother's Day UK readers!