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Flatlay with Rimmel Match Perfection foundation


Finding the perfect foundation is the mission of every makeup lover. Luckily, the market is full of all sorts of foundations that can cater to everyone's needs. Whether you like light coverage or a full-on mask, there's something for you out there. Today I'm here to talk about one of my favorite foundations - the Rimmel Match Perfection. As you can see in the photo, mine is pretty much gone, which goes to show how much I love it. That's why I decided to finally tell you all about it. It deserves a full post, so here goes.

This is the second bottle of this foundation that I've used up, which truly says a lot. I usually like to try out different foundations and don't repurchase many of them. But I pretty much fell in love with this one and you best believe I'll be buying a third bottle soon. 

Rimmel Match Perfection flatlay


If you're a fan of full coverage foundations, you might want to look away. The Rimmel Match Perfection foundation isn't exactly full coverage, but it provides the most gorgeous finish. It's not too dewy, but it's not matte either. It makes your skin look healthy and covers most of the imperfections on your face. You can definitely build it up if you need to. I'm someone who's got acne scars all over, but I usually don't find myself needing a second layer. 

On days when I feel like I need heavier coverage, I simply apply this foundation with a brush. That way it provides you with a fuller coverage than if you were to apply it with a beauty sponge. But if you want it to sink into the skin beautifully and you don't mind taking some of the coverage away, using a beauty blender with it is a great option too. Most days, I'll apply it with a brush and go over my face with the sponge - just to make it look more seamless. However I apply it, I never find it to be cakey.

The consistency is more on the thick side, but it's very easy to blend and it doesn't feel heavy on the skin. It's quite creamy, so it's easy to work with. I personally always set my foundation with powder cause I've got oily skin, so I do the same with this one. Because it's creamier than some other products, the finish is a little bit sticky, so I can't imagine skipping powder with this one. But as I said, I wouldn't know cause I always use powder, no matter the foundation. 

It does have SPF 20, but I don't really rely on that for protection. I just see it as a bit of extra help for my SPF 50. While we're at it, I'd like to say that this foundation works great with my SPF. I use the La Roche Posay Anthelios SPF which tends to pill a bit. However, this foundation doesn't seem to be bothered by the SPF and it still looks good. Just for reference, my L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear doesn't really mix well with the SPF, so that's something to note. That's why this is my foundation of choice for daily makeup. 

That's pretty much all I have to say about this baby. I thoroughly enjoy wearing it and I am planning on going to the drugstore pronto and getting a new one. What about you, do you like the Rimmel Match Perfection foundation or are there other products that work best for you?
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Maybelline Instant Anti Age Eraser Concealer


If you watch beauty gurus on YouTube and you don't live under a rock, you have heard about this concealer. I, too, have heard people talk about it (probably on a daily basis) for years. About two years ago, I got on the bandwagon and tried this concealer for the first time. It's safe to say I never looked back - this is my fourth bottle.
To be completely honest, the thing that got me obsessed with this product is the shade. I've always wanted to be one of those girls who only apply concealer on their problem areas and they're ready to go, but none of my concealers have ever matched my skin well enough. However, the shade 01 LIGHT of this baby is the per-fect fit! On hot summer days, this is the only thing that I use on my face to look a bit more human (powder is of course obligatory when you're an oily mess like me). Trust me, once you get over the initial skepticism (and possible disgust) about the applicator, you will LOVE this product. I hope.
The applicator, I'll admit, is a little bit gross when it's been used for a while, however, it makes the application process very quick and easy. I apply it under my eyes to try and cover up my lack of sleep and genetic dark circles as best as I can and then I add some on my nose, chin and between my brows. To be honest, I probably get a little bit carried away and feel like I'm coloring in my face, but that's a whole different subject. I love to blend it out with a beauty blender for a seamless, natural look or with a dense buffing brush when I'm going for a bit more coverage. 
I would say the coverage of this concealer is medium and I do find myself adding an extra layer on my under-eyes (thanks, dad, for the gift of dark circles). The finish is satin to matte, which is great for us oily people. It's very lightweight and you won't feel it on your skin. I do have to say that if you have dry patches, try applying a bit more moisturizer on them to prevent the product from clinging to them, but I can't guarantee that it will work. I feel like it's definitely a bit more suitable for normal to oily skin, but if any of you have dry skin and love this product as well, let me know. 
This product is THE best for days you want more of a natural look and don't want to drown your face in foundation. It's the perfect base product for summer days and a great ally for the days you need to hide the fact that you only got 3 hours of sleep. 
What about you, are you a fan of this concealer? Tell me about your thoughts in the comments. 
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The Ordinary Coverage Foundation

I really wanted to love this foundation. I gave it so many chances I felt like I was in a toxic relationship with it. In all seriousness though, I tried applying it in many different ways, but it's just not for me. Here's what happened between us. 

When it acted weird after being applied on top of my SPF, I gave it the benefit of the doubt. It doesn't mix with SPF, okay, many foundations don't. I decided to give it a second chance. 

The next time I used it over my hydrating moisturizer and applied it with a brush. I was blown away by its coverage - it can cover up your dark past, hangover, lack of sleep and anything else. However, when I saw it in better lighting, I realized that it hadn't blended into my skin and that it looked pretty cakey. So, I decided to blend it in with a beauty blender. What a mistake! The sponge literally REMOVED the foundation off my face. I was left with red patches with no foundation. Obviously, I had to take it off. But I didn't give up. I gave it a third chance. 

This time, our on-and-off relationship looked hopeful. I applied it with a brush after hydrating my face to the max. It blended okay, covered everything up and I started believing it had changed. But turns out, you can't change a foundation. Once I analyzed it closely, I saw everything that went wrong. For one, it settled into all the fine lines under my eyes and made me look like a grandma. Other than that, it clung to the dry spots I didn't know I had. It clung to every imperfection on my skin and highlighted it. But I put the rest of my makeup on and hoped for the best. I wore it the entire night and only looked at my face once I got home. My face looked cakey, the foundation was kind of ~clumpy~. I can't describe it precisely, but it looked bad. That was the last straw. I decided it was time to break up. 

These are the three attempts of making The Ordinary Coverage Foundation work that really stick out in my brain. There were a few others, but you can see the pattern. 

I really thought it would be a good fit, given that my skin is oily and I love a high coverage foundation. However, things aren't always what you expect them to be. I think this foundation might work for someone with VERY oily skin and no signs of dry patches. Tell me, did you have a better experience? Have you found a way to successfully use this foundation? I don't know if I'd be willing to use it again, but maybe I could be persuaded to try something else to make it work. Give me your tips if you have them! 
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I'm a huge fan of trying out new foundations and finding out which ones work for me. Because I've heard amazing things about the L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear Foundation from my friends and from people on the Internet, I had to give it a go. Because everyone has different preferences when it comes to makeup, you never know if someone's recommendation will work for you. However, this foundation definitely hasn't let me down and I understand why everyone is raving about it.

When I'm buying a foundation, I'm looking for something that provides a decent coverage. Even though my skin is getting better, I'm still not one of those girls who can get away with a light coverage foundation. So, my preference is something with a medium but buildable coverage. Other than that, I don't want to look super matte and dry. I want something that has a satin, almost dewy finish.

First things first, let's address the price. This foundation is a little bit pricier than other foundations in the drugstore. Luckily, I was able to snatch it on a very good sale, so I got it for half the price. However, I can see myself repurchasing it at its regular price once I run out of it. 

As far as coverage goes, the L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear Foundation provides you with a medium coverage. But don't worry, it's definitely buildable, so you'll be able to add extra coverage on your problem areas. Even though you're able to cover a lot with this foundation, it doesn't look cakey. It's exactly what I look for in a foundation. I love to apply it with a buffing brush to get the most of the coverage. But if you're looking for a lighter, more natural finish, go ahead and use a beauty blender.

When it comes to longevity, I think it's pretty standard. Depending on how oily my skin is and how much I powder, this foundation can last a good portion of the day. Obviously, this highly depends on your skin type, your skincare and what you're doing throughout the day. I would say the lasting power of the L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear Foundation is pretty good. When I come home after a day at uni and coffee with my friends, my makeup is still in place. If your skin is more on the oily side, I would suggest carrying a blotting powder with you so that you can touch up. I personally like the way this foundation looks even when it becomes a bit oily. Keep in mind that no foundation is a miracle worker that actually stays intact for 24h.

For me, this foundation is one of the best ones I've tried. It gives me coverage, the color match is almost perfect and it looks beautiful on the skin. It almost has a blurring effect, so my pores aren't visible and I kind of look airbrushed. Here are some photos that show what it looks like on the skin.



So, if you haven't given the L'Oreal Infallible Fresh Wear Foundation a go yet, go to the drugstore and pick it up. I've never heard a negative someone give this foundation a bad review, so it's worth a shot. What are your experiences with this foundation? Let's talk in the comments.
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I've wanted to write this post for a while, but procrastination got the best of me. Basically, I listed a few products that I continue to repurchase the second I run out of them. I can't imagine stopping using one of these. I guess you could call these my holy grail products. Here they are.

Maybelline Lash Sensational 


There is absolutely no denying that this is the best mascara in the world. Maybelline just knows the secret mascara and that's obvious. I've tried many mascaras in my time, but none of them come close to the Maybelline Lash Sensational. When I use this mascara, I don't even need to curl my straight lashes beforehand! It's that good. I have found a technique that works well and my lashes always end up looking like falsies. It gives my eyelashes volume, length and curl and there's nothing more I could ask from a mascara. I have repurchased this product A LOT of times and I will continue to do so as long as it exists. 


Mixa Hyalurogel Light


I've talked about this moisturizer a bunch of times already, sorry. It's just sooo good! This is my 5th or 6th time repurchasing this cream. It is light, pleasant, refreshing and moisturizing. It doesn't feel heavy on the skin or leave a thick layer. It might not work for dry skin, but there is a heavier version called Mixa Hyalurogel Rich. So, you can try that if you need serious moisturizing. I don't have anything bad to say about this product, it ticks all the boxes and my skin loves it. You can read more about this product in the review I wrote when I first started using it. 


Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Eraser Concealer


This is one of my favorite concealers of all time and the concealer with the longest name of all time. It's lightweight, but it provides enough coverage. The shade is perfect for my skin tone and I can use it alone on good skin days. I love the finish that it has and how my skin looks after I apply this concealer. It's not full-coverage, but it still does the job well. It has a natural-looking finish and makes my skin look really fresh. This is another product I've already written a review on because I love it that much. Once again, well done Maybelline. 


Garnier Micellar Water


This is a classic. Everyone and their mum have used this micellar water because it is affordable and it works really well. I use this product to remove my makeup at the end of the day. I've tried other micellar waters, but this one suits me best. It doesn't leave the skin feeling dry or stripped. It is gentle and just does what it's supposed to. Of course, after removing my makeup with this, I cleanse my skin with other products to make sure there is absolutely nothing left on it. So, if you're looking for a good micellar water and you somehow haven't tried this one, it's time to give it a whirl. 

There are, of course, a more products that I absolutely adore, but these ones have a special place in my heart. Share your experiences with these below or tell me about your holy grails! We'll talk soon. 

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Today is a gloomy, rainy Sunday and I thought what better way to start the day than to waste some time on YouTube and then write a blog post. And here we are now. 

I got this little holographic gem for my birthday from my bestie. I've had some time to test it out and now I'm here to share what I've learnt about this product.
The shade that I have is called Unicorn Elixir and it's a very cool toned liquid illuminator. It's basically an off-white liquid with blue and purple specks of shimmer. So if you're more on the pale side, this one should work for you. However, for anyone who's got a darker skin tone, I'd recommend looking through the other shades.

This product has the same concept as the Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops for an example - it's a liquid highlighter with a dropper. It definitely was a bit of a learning curve as I had never used a similar product before so I needed to play around with it a little bit to figure it out. I think I've got it down now, though. What I do is I apply about two drops onto the back of my hand and then I start slowly applying it to my cheekbones. I apply it with my fingers and I like to take my time to blend it out nicely and make sure that it doesn't look weird mixed with the foundation. The reason I do it slowly and little by little is the fact that it's difficult to blend out and it ruins your foundation a little if you apply a lot of it at the same time. So take your sweet time and remember that less is more. When you apply it properly, you'll find yourself staring at the mirror and admiring your model-like skin. Models always have amazing skin with a gorgeous glow to it, and when I apply this highlighter I feel like my skin is a little bit closer to that look. 
Depending on the look I'm going for, sometimes I will go over it with a powder and other times I'll just set the rest of my face and leave my cheekbones powderless. If i'm going for a blinding highlight look, I'll apply a powder highlighter on top of this one for that extra bit of glow. When I don't feel extra and I stick to only one highlighter, it gives me that ''lit from within with a note of purple'' look.
If you are a fan of highlighter, I recommend trying this one for sure. It's fun to play with and you'll definitely get tons of compliments. 
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This baby has been on my wishlist for ages and it probably wouldn't have come into my collection hadn't my sister treated me to it, so I guess this post is sponsored by her. I was very curious to find out if this foundation was worth the hype, and if you continue reading, you'll see what my opinion on it is.
First of all, I think that the colour is a pretty good match. Unlike most of my previous foundations, it isn't too pink yet it is still fair and matches my skin colour. I feel like my face has a pink undertone, but my body has more of a yellow one (if that is even possible), so this time I decided to go for something that will match my neck better. I think it's safe to say I didn't regret it. 
I'd heard amazing things about this foundation, it's longevity and great coverage so I needed to put it to a test. The formula is a little thick, but it is not difficult to blend at all. I apply it with the help of a beauty blender (a knockoff ofc) and it works like a dream. If some days one layer isn't enough to cover my redness and acne scars, I'll just apply some more onto those problematic areas. I am very pleased to say that it doesn't go cakey when you layer it. Also, I feel like for an every day makeup, you could get away with not wearing concealer. I've got pretty prominent and persistent under-eye bags, but they don't look too bad underneath this foundation. So, the coverage is definitely my cup of tea.
As for the lasting power, I think it's actually pretty amazing. You know when you come home after a night out, look at yourself in the mirror and can't believe that's what your face actually looked like in public? Well, let me tell you: 
with this foundation I haven't thought that once. Quite on the contrary: I get home, see myself in the mirror and don't want to take my makeup off because I still look so good. After a 7 hour day I did notice that my nose area got a little oily, but it was nothing to write home about. It was very mild oiliness considering that my skin tends to get quite oily, and some powder would've fixed it right away. I have to say, I was (and still am) impressed.
I would definitely recommend this foundation to anyone who likes medium to high coverage and who needs their foundation to stay in place all day/night long. I think it's worth the hype for sure and I'm very very glad that I finally own this gem. 

This is the best I could get out of the lighting in my room so I hope it's good enough. I don't think it does the foundation justice, though. 

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So after last week's post, I thought it would be fun to do a contrasting one and write about a few products that I could definitely live without and wouldn't spend my money on again. I was only able to find two examples that I'm really not a fan of, but I imagine there will be more in the future. They both happen to be NYX, but I honestly don't have anything against that brand. Quite contrary, I do love it, it just so happens that both of these are the same brand.  
The first one is this HD concealer. This is probably the product that I dislike most out of my whole collection. It doesn't blend, it's patchy, it's way too white for me and it just looks bad all over. I don't know if it's because of the shade, but I just cannot work with it. Sometimes I mix it with some moisturiser to make it blend, but it's just not ideal.
The other one is the Shine Killer primer. I like using it to get a placebo effect and feel like it's prolonging the wear of my foundation. However, it definitely doesn't kill my sometimes excessive shine and I'm not sure if it actually makes the foundation last longer or if I just want to think it does. It's for sure a product I could work without. Read my full review here.
That's it for today. I really like these type of posts, so you can definitely expect to read more things like this as soon as I find products to write about. 
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I thought today I'd share some products that I would have no problem repurchasing and/or have already repurchased in the past. I guess you could call them my holy grails.
First things first, this foundation by L'Oreal is absolutely amazing. I took a break from using it over the summer and now that I applied it after that hiatus, I fell in love with it all over again. The coverage is amazing and the staying power is really good, as well. It covers whatever needs to be covered, but it still doesn't look cakey. I apply it with a beauty blender and it sinks into the skin beautifully. I touch it up with a bit of concealer and my skin ends up looking bomb. So if you need a bit more help from your foundation, but don't want to suffocate your skin in a really heavy formula, I recommend this one for sure. Read my full review here.
Next up is a product that I've talked about a million times as well as all the other bloggers. It sets the foundation nicely and doesn't look cakey (unless you apply loads of it). It comes in different shades and in a translucent version, so you can go for whatever floats your boat. I feel like this is a go-to drugstore powder for a lot of people. Honestly, this is the only powder I've ever bought and definitely will continue to buy. I am planning on trying out a different one from Rimmel, but for the time being, I'm enjoying this one. 
Now, I'm sure you've heard loads of people talk about this mascara, and it's definitely for a reason. I can honestly say that this is the best mascara I've ever used (and I've used a lot of mascaras). It curls the lashes, gives them volume and some length and separates them nicely. It manages to make them nice and dramatic looking, without making them clumpy. We all know I love a good dramatic lash look. I am absolutely obsessed with this mascara and would repurchase it in a heartbeat. You can find my full review here.
That's it for today's post, but I can definitely whip up some more repurchasable products for a future post. I really like the idea of writing mini reviews of my favourite products, and seeing as I've got some more, I'll make sure to write about those too. 

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I've been using my NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder for 3 years (wow) and it finally decided that it was time to say goodbye. I stumbled upon this little gem when I was in Rome and it reminded me of the NYX one, but with one extra shade so I just couldn't leave it in the store.
Basically, my love for the NYX powder stems from the fact that it contains the clear brow wax. Well, this Makeup Revolution one also has the wax and that's what sold me, but it also has 3 powder shades. I got the one in Bold is best, which is possibly a little too dark for me, but I make it work. 

The powders are pretty pigmented and they do a good job at filling in the brows and outlining them. However, if you dip your brush in the wax bit first and then in the powder of choice, your brows will literally look perfect. I love the wax so much I would literally buy it separately if I could. Unfortunately, the wax does run out sooner than the powders do, so at some point you're left with just regular old powders. I definitely think you don't need a lot of wax to make your brows on point, so you can use it sparingly. 
The wax is, however, a little more slippery than the NYX one, so sometimes you have to pat the powder on top of it instead of dragging it along. For me personally, that's not a problem, I'm happy to cooperate with it. 
I really like that in this palette you get 3 shades so you can do loads of different combinations and looks depending on your mood. I also like that you get a little brush that's actually usable and a small pair of tweezers so it's perfect for brows on the go. The palette also has a mirror inside, so you're basically all set to do your makeup wherever you are. I think maybe a small spoolie is a better idea than tweezers cause I don't really pluck my brows all too often, so I just put the spoolie from the NYX palette. 
So in conclusion, I highly recommend this product and encourage everyone to buy it to get perfect looking brows. You're welcome.  

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I've mentioned this product in my Rome Haul and I promised a review, so here it is. I've been using it for about a month and I have my verdict.
I would say the coverage is light to medium, but buildable if you really need it. You can for sure go for a bit of a more natural look, especially if you apply it with a beauty blender. I've been applying it with a brush recently to get a bit more coverage and waste less product. If you want full coverage, you'll have to use quite a lot of it.
It blends very nicely and I haven't found it cakey whatsoever, but if you do, I think a beauty blender should fix that. It hasn't clung to any little dry patches. I like the way it makes the skin look - very even and healthy and not like you're wearing a mask. I think it's a good day time foundation or just one to use for more natural looks. If you're having a good skin day, or you're one of those lucky people whose skin is always clear - this one should work for you for sure.
The formula isn't too thick and the finish is not unnaturally matte, it looks like 'your skin but better'.
The staying power isn't to my taste, but I try to fix that with powder and a setting spray. I mean, it can last all night long, but you will get oily for sure. For a foundation that has matte in the name, that's a little bit disappointing in my eyes. I guess it's just one of those that require you to carry blotting sheets or powder in your bag. Oh well.
All in all, I think it's a decent foundation, especially for lighter looks and for good skin days. I wouldn't depend on it if I were going to a wedding or a similar kind of long lasting event, but maybe I'm just too oily for its powers. I've been liking it in this transitional period where my tan has been fading slowly and especially when my skin hasn't been acting up too often. It is a nice alternative for my full coverage L'Oreal Infallible 24h Matte one, definitely. If I really need extra coverage, I'll either add a bit of that L'Oreal foundation or some concealer to help this one out.

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Oh my god, this nail polish is absolutely amazing. The colour is gorgeous, but other than that, it stays on for a very long time. When I say a very long time, I mean 3 or 4 days, which is about 3 days longer than other nail polishes stay on me. I highly recommend it - KIKO Mini Nail Lacquer 08.
I bought this no more crash polish in hopes to fix my nails and help them grow without crashing. Apart from being a treatment, it's kind of a milky polish that you can totally wear on its own and it'll look very pretty. The other one (shade: 40 innocent) I just thought was gorgeous and I'm sure I'll be using it a lot. Also, the gel effect promise sounds very good.
 This is a lip gloss that is absolutely stunning. The packaging looks like it would be kind of brown, but when you apply it it's just a very subtle gloss that I think is either clear or the exact colour of my lips. Anyhow, it's very very pretty. Shade: 01 Nude Dress.

 I've been complaining about running out of my brow powder for ages, and when I saw this little palette I really wanted to try it, mainly because of the wax. I'll have to keep using it and then I'll probably write a review. Shade: Bold is best.
Both me and my sister got one of these, but the only issue is that it's lighter than our brows. This is the colour soft browny brows, which was the darkest one they had so we went for it, but it doesn't match unfortunately. It does a good job at setting the brows, though. 
 I've gotten a little bit of a tan and my L'Oreal Infallible 24h Matte foundation got waaay too light and pink for me, plus it's very heavy for the summer. I thought I'd give this one a try as everyone raves about it and it does promise to be good for oily skin. I'll let you know what I think about it in a future review.
 I haven't used a tonic in ages and this one is all natural and looks like it would be kind to my skin. We'll have to wait and see though. I might write a review on it as well.
After a while of not moisturizing due to not having a good moisturiser and trying to find out what was making my skin break out, I've finally gotten a new moisturiser. This one sounded quite cool as it has green tea in it and it's 96% natural. Sounds good, but will it feel good too? Review to come.

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I'm currently in Rome visiting my sister and I thought I'd just share the things I've brought with me makeup wise. It's not a very hefty makeup bag, I wanted to keep it quite light and not go over the top by packing my whole makeup collection. These are just some of the key pieces I couldn't travel without.
Of course I can't go anywhere without a foundation, so my trusty L'Oreal Infallible 24h Matte (review) is a must. Concealer is also important for those horrible under-eye bags and days when I don't feel like applying foundation just to have it melt off my face. Next up is powder, of course, followed by a setting spray (review) to lock the face in place and make it look more natural and glowy. For highlighter, I've been using an eyeshadow from the palette below.

The palette in the first picture is essential, because the last eyeshadow is the one I use for my brows. Along with that, I have to bring my clear brow gel. Next up is the eyelash curler and my favourite Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara (review). The KIKO eyeshadow stick (review) is something I thought I'd bring in case I want a quick and cute eye look. The Makeup Revolution Palette (review) is a must as it's the most beautiful product that I own and it contains the best highlighter shade. I also forgot to add my brow gel to the photo. It's just a random clear gel, but still essential.

You can tell I decided to keep it minimal and simple as I know I don't feel like doing too much makeup anyway. It is be way too hot so there's no point. Also, sorry for the state of my products, I should probably wipe them a bit. Whoops.

Next post coming on Wednesday.


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Wow, so long time no write, huh? Well, at least I passed all my exams in June! I am currently preparing 2 exams for July, but I thought I'd take a second to write at least one post and I'll hopefully be a bit more consistent from the middle of July. Anyhow, here's a review.
I got this palette as a birthday present from my friends and, yes, it was about 5 months late, but that only made it a bigger surprise. As soon as I opened this palette and saw all the pink shades, I instantly fell in love with it. 
As you can see, it contains 16 gorgeous shades, 5 of which are shimmery and the rest are matte, which I love. Out of all of the drugstore palettes that I've used (so all the palettes that I've ever used), I think this one is the best quality. The mattes are very nice and buttery, they blend like a dream and they are very well pigmented. They go amazingly together and I am having trouble deciding which ones to use first. The shimmery ones are also pretty pigmented, but they're a bit more subdued when applied over a matte eyeshadow, so I would suggest wetting the brush before applying these. 
The very first shadow in the palette (Bias) makes an absolutely gorgeous highlighter so I tend to bathe my face in it and sometimes I add a bit of Style on top as well. The shades Personal, Vogue, Trend, New-Tral and Tone are obviously my favourites and they look so, so good together. If you follow me on twitter, you may have seen one of the looks that I've created using these shades and I might actually do a tutorial on it soon. 
Have you tried this palette? What do you think? Write you experiences with this brand in the comments below and I'll talk to you soon (probably). 
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I haven't done a tutorial in a very long time and that's probably because I haven't liked any looks that I've been doing enough or simply haven't had time to take loads of selfies of said looks because I tend to be late whenever I do proper makeup. However, this one is an exception so let's dig in. 
1) First off, I moisturised my face with the Clean & Clear Dual Action moisturiser (review) and then primed with the NYX Shine Killer primer (review). Then my face was ready for some under-eye concealer and a layer of the L'Oreal Infallible 24h Matte foundation (review). I apply both of those products with a beauty blender to get the best looking finish.

2) Time for brows: I fill them in using the NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder and set them with an Essence clear brow gel. Then I move onto the eyes.

3) First things first, I applied concealer onto my lids to act as a base and then set it with a powder. The next step was the Wjcon Creamy Push Metallic Eyeshadow (11) which I use whenever I am doing a gold eye because it does not budge so it makes sure my eyeshadow stays in place. I applied some bronzer from the NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Palette (review) into the crease and then intensified the lids with the NYX Glam Eyeshadow (Boost). The mascara of my choice this time was the Maybelline Lash Sensational (review).

4) Then it was time to finish off my face. I set the foundation into place with the Rimmel Stay Matte powder and then moved on to contouring. I contour with the above-mentioned NYX palette using the two middle shades (toffee and sculpt) and then I bronze it up with the first shade (tan). I opted for a different highlight option this time and I used an eyeshadow from the Makeup Revolution Death by Chocolate Palette (shade: Bring Down Angels, review). I bathed my cheekbones with this, but also the brow bones, the bridge of my nose and the Cupid's bow. Basically, my whole face was covered with this eyeshadow and I absolutely loved it. 

5) The finishing step was lining my lips a little bit with the NYX lip liner in the shade Peekaboo Neutral. 

That's it! I hope you like this look and I'll be sure to try and do more of these kind of posts. 

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I ran out of my trusty Rimmel 25h Lasting Finish Foundation and that put me in the position of having to get a new product. After a lot, a lot of research, I decided to go for this beauty right here. Here's what I think about it.
First off, I love that it's a 35ml package as opposed to the usual 30ml foundation packaging especially considering the great price of the product. I also like that it's in a tube because it's travel friendly and not too bulky for your makeup bag. 
In the past I've used the L'Oreal True Match Foundation, but I was not too impressed; it's a whole different story with this one. 
The consistency is pretty light and you can't feel it on you skin once you've applied it. I apply it with a beauty blender and it provides a very natural appearance, while still covering all of my imperfections and making my skin look absolutely amazing. I would say this foundation is medium to full coverage, but even the full coverage doesn't look cakey.
It dries pretty quickly, so I would try and blend it in as soon as possible, and after it is dry it looks very much like skin. It lasts really well on me and keep in mind that my T-zone gets very oily very quickly. I found that I got oily after about 5 or 6 hours, which is incredible, and I didn't have to touch up too much at all. 

My local drugstore doesn't really have an abundance of shades, so I'm not sure about the range, but I managed to find my perfect shade which is Natural Rose. 
So, in conclusion: if you've got oily skin and like a good coverage foundation, I would recommend this foundation a hundred percent. It's long wearing, keeps you matte almost all day long and covers everything that it needs to cover - what more could you ask for? However, if you're skin is really dry, I don't know how it would get along with this product as it tends to cling to dry patches, but maybe you could combine it with a good moisturizer.
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You may be familiar with my love for autumn and the colour pink, hence this autumnal pink eye makeup. During the weekdays I don't really get a chance to experiment with my makeup, so I come alive at the weekend time. Here's what I've created this Friday.
1) First of all, I applied some concealer on my lids to act as a base and then I set it with a powder. Then it was time to play.
2) I took this really pretty pink/burgundy eyeshadow and packed it all over my eyelids and then blended out the edges slightly so that it was nice and seemless. I love pink eyeshadows on my eyes because they really bring the green in them and then I can't stop staring at myself.
3) I was feeling especially experimental, so I decided to apply some eyeliner. I don't apply it too often because my eyes are hooded and that makes the process pretty darn difficult.
4) Of course, without foundation, my eyes would look crazy, so I went in with my Rimmel 25h Foundation and applied all over my face with a beauty blender.
5) Next up - eyebrows. I brushed them with a spoolie and then filled in the gaps and shaped them slightly using the darkest shade from NYX's Natural palette. Then, as per usual, I set them with the Essence clear brow gel.
6) To finalize the eyes, I curled my lashes and applied mascara. I can't do this before brows because then my lashes get in the way of me doing my eyebrows and it's an all-round mess.
7) Finally, once my mascara and eyeliner were done and there was no chance of them getting on my undereye area, I applied my concealer and blended it in with a beauty blender.
8) To set my face I used the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder and applied it with a beauty blender under my eyes and nose and then with a powder brush on the rest of my face.
9) In order to bring the colour back to my face, I used the shade Tan from NYX's Highlight & Contour Pro Palette (review) and applied it onto my cheekbones and my forhead. 
10) And finally, the cherry on top was, of course, highligher. I used the Ice Queen one from the same contouring palette as per usual.
That's it - a really simple autumnal glam that will make your eyes stand out, but won't require much effort. Of course, if you want, you can add some glitter on the eyes, blush or lipstick, but I decided against it. 


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