Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser.

Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser (£7.99).

I can't believe how quickly this has flown off the shelves since it launched, it's pretty much been sold out everywhere! I've read a lot of blog reviews calling this the high street version of the Benefit Porefessional Primer. I'm personally not a mega fan of the Benefit Porefessional- I do like it but I find that towards the end of the day it thins out my makeup and the shine begins to come through. 

So what about Baby Skin? Well I love the teal and pink packaging and tubes are always my favourite kind of packaging for ease of use and minimal waste. Maybelline Baby Skin is a clear gel-like product that glides onto the skin and is easily absorbed. I find that it blurs my pores, making my foundation go further and last longer throughout the day. It helps to keep my oily skin at bay along with my favourite face products. I've been using this everyday and can understand why it's so popular! Have you tried Baby Skin yet? Thanks for stopping by x

Along Came Betty Pure Pore Mask.

Along Came Betty Pure Pore 15 Minute Detox Mask (£4.99 from Tesco).

Along Came Betty is a completely new brand on my radar- drawn in by their Soap & Glory-esque packaging and bargain price-tags, I treated myself to a couple of items to try out. The Pure Pore Mask for all intents and purposes looks like a dupe for S&G's Fab Pore Facial Peel- although I've never tried it, the packaging, name and concept are uncannily similar. The packaging looks really cute and kitschy with the pink tub etc but I do feel like its a bit cheap compared to other brands. 

The product itself smells really fruity and fresh which I really like- I personally hate chemically/artificial smelling skincare products. The directions recommend that you apply to clear skin and massage until the beads disappear. You can then leave it on for 5-15minutes depending on how long you've got to enjoy your pamper session. The mask feels like a really thick cream- the beads aren't at all abrasive like exfolitaor particles, they kind of burst/pop when you massage them into your skin. The mask feels a little bit like a strong toner at first but then it relaxes and just rests on the skin. It doesn't dry or set like mud masks do which I like because they can feel tightening and uncomfortable in my opinion. When I rinse the mask off, my skin feels soft, smooth and super cleansed. My skin looks clear and more radiant- I feel like this product really cleans out my pores. I think that as it is super cleansing, it might be best only using it once a week on oily skin as I'm not sure if it just strips your skin of everything so more than once a week might be a bit too intense. 

I do enjoy using this mask, but I'd say this is best for a quick-fix skin cleanse rather than a regular skincare treat. However, it's definitely made me want to try more Along Came Betty products! Let me know if you've tried any products from this band and what you'd recommend. 

In a nutshell: It's a bargain super-cleansing mask, but use with care! 

17 Miracle Matte Skin Primer.

17 Miracle Matte Skin Primer (£4.99 from Boots). 

As some of you may know, I have been blessed with oily, shiny skin. Any product that claims to combat such issues usually ends up in my product collection. 17 is a bargain brand that I've got a couple of products from through the years and when I saw this Miracle Matte Primer, I thought I'd give it a go. So what's the craik? Well this primer claims to provide a matte base for your makeup with it's oil-free formulation, boasting 22hour shine control. Well, firstly I'm not sure how many people wear makeup for 22hrs straight but I sure as hell don't so I'd never be able to test this claim for sure. Also, this is a pretty big claim for a bargain high street brand, so the sceptic in me thought it was too good to be true. 

I personally quite like the packaging- it definitely stands out against other products that I have and the handy tube makes for speedy application. The product itself is a white gel-type cream that vanishes into the skin with ease. It gives the skin a matte texture and look but I wouldn't say it blurs pores or imperfections in anyway- not that it claims to though. So the true test of this product is under foundation/BB cream for a whole day. I've been wearing this mostly under Avon Ideal Flawless BB Cream and I work 12hour shifts and can honestly say that my skin has been looking as matte and oil free at the end of the day as it did when I left my house in the morning. I honestly can't believe how amazing this primer is- it keeps the oil at bay and stops my makeup from thinning or sliding off my face as the day wears on. This is definitely a new everyday face product for me now- and it's only a fiver!

In a nutshell: If you have oily skin you have to try this- it mattifies all day long!