Wow!

I didn't realise I had taken such an extended break from blogging!

So now I am back with ironically a spring FOTD, this weekend has been miserable weather wise!









This look was created using Mally primer
Laura Geller Balance and Brighten in porcelain
Bare Minerals Blush in Azeala
Bare Minerals All over Face colour in Turn On (used as a cheek, and under brow highlighter)
Bare Minerals eye shadow in Magnetise (foiled to line eyes, dry for all over wash of colour)
Mally Face Defender powder
Bare Minerals lip gloss in Fruit Punch

Cetuem SCR Gold mask and face cream

I got some samples in my Boudoir Prive box, good way to try things you wouldn't normally such as this range!

The mask smells heavenly! Although when putting it on, it felt odd to have such a grainy face mask, but then you do have to massage it in before leaving it on so its where the brightening, read, exfoliating comes in I guess! I left the mask for 25 minutes, it did dry but didn't set hard like some so was not uncomfortable at all.

The removal was a pain! It said to use cotton wool pads but I am glad I didn't as it would have taken a whole pack! I used my muslin cloth and had to rinse and rinse and rinse, in the end I had to splash my face 6 times to get the grains off! My overall impression is positive, my skin actually did look fresh and bright, would I pay for the full price product? I am on the fence for now, I still have a good 2 or 3 applications in the tube so will finish it and see how my skin fairs after a month of weekly usage.

The Face cream on the other hand, smells horrible, obviously different people like different things, but for me its a little strong and a bit 'old' smelling. It is bringing me some memories, but not ones that I remember, mainly of my nan! Having said that, my face feels amazing! Its soft without feeling at all greasy and my skin feels really lovely. Would I pay £45 for it. No, I don't think I could, the smell really puts me off and to be honest my Liz Earle collection from QVC cost less than that and have a cleanser, toner and moisturiser for £38!

My first Face Of the Day and a brave one!

This is the L'oreal Infallible eyeshadow I got free in the gift pack. Its ok, patchy application though, will dampen the brush next time. Keep the black disc, it keeps the powder pressed down, even if you shake it (of course I did!) the shadow is still patted down. This is shade Hour Glass BeigeOk, so I am not blonde! But this red caught my attention, the raspberry shade was far too pink, so went for this in Cassis Passion and its pretty nice, smells of Parma Violets though, which I hate!



The lippie is pretty glossy, as this is my first foray into red lips for a long time, I blotted twice to take the shine away. Maybe when I am braver I will leave it!

So products used

http://www.boots.com/en/Garnier-Miracle-Skin-Perfector-Daily-All-In-One-B-B-Blemish-Balm-Cream-Light-50ml_1230500/

http://www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Infallible-Eyeshadow_1189112/

http://www.boots.com/en/Rimmel-Stay-Matte-Pressed-Powder_1015573/

http://www.boots.com/en/No7-Exceptional-Definition-Mascara_1121553/

http://www.boots.com/en/benefit-high-beam-luminescent-complexion-enhancer_2519/

http://www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Color-Riche-Made-For-Me_1189533/

Garnier BB Cream Review!

please excuse my non sleep morning face, eeeeek!
I went for this in light as medium was 2 shades too dark, light is fairly pink toned, medium slightly more orange/yellow
The texture is pretty moisturiser like, unlike Cliniques Moisture Surge, this is easily applied, spreads like a dream and barely any blending was needed.
Once blended it is almost invisible on the back of my hand.
Ta-da! Scuse the awful photography and light, its grey here! But this is actually quite nice, it smells lovely, as most of Garniers moisturisers do. I feel the coverage is just right for me, at this time of the month, ie, no spots! Its quite a luminous finish, I did need a touch of powder on my t-zone, but I have combination skin.

I didn't use blusher after I finished my make-up as this is sheer enough to allow my natural colour through, normally a bug bear but this masks some of the ruddy red I get. I actually love it! Not something I would use for a night out but I want to try this over the primer I am getting today to see how it fairs. All in all, a worthy buy, even at full price.
Garnier BB Cream is available in Light and Medium and RRP is £9.99 currently from Boots and Superdrug

Dr Nick Lowe Bargain!

This is £15.31 in Boots. If you have a Savers store....... £2.99! He is a Harley Street doctor, my friend met him when she went for a Botox consultation. I shall post a picture of my before, and then after a month of daily usage, if no problems occur.

Maybelline Blush

Dream Mousse Blush

I love the colour and texture of this. Therefore I want to love it, but I don't. It is like I paid someone £6 to rub air onto my cheeks. But too much and its glitter ahoy! This really needs to be sent out of my make-up bag(s) but I keep trying, and keep being disappointed.

Benefit It Stick

It Stick

Why this comes in just one colour I don't know. I do not like it for my monthly spot outbreak. But I used this under my chin where I had a scab from accidentally tweezing some skin off sans hair! Thick, waxy texture, easily blendable and the pencil makes it perfect for precision. In times of extreme shadows, this is pretty nifty in the eye area but can be a little heavy.

Bourjois - 10 Hour Sleep effect

Well 2 things have become apparent, 1. I am lazy, this should have been done last night and 2. I need a good camera. Which may just happen soon since Mr. Mad is hankering after a fancy pants SLR something or other!
So links today I am afraid.

Bourjois Sleep Effect!

I must confess that out of my myriad of foundations (is there a woman who owns just one?!) This is not one I reach for often. It comes in a very limited range of colours. The palest made even my then, paler self, look like something from Twilight! So I went for Rose Clair, which when tested on my jawline, seemingly in the light of the shop, blended nicely. Until the next time I wore it and I had been tangoed by a banana! But now I am tanned it sits nicely. It is not matte, and it is not dewy. I didn't need much powder to finish, just a touch on my nose. Nice coverage, but not heavy. Did I look like I had had 10 hours sleep instead of the 5 fitful hours I really had. No!

Benefit Benetint

Benefit Benetint

To be perfectly frank I don't know why I use this! I cover my ruddy farmers wife cheeks in foundation and powder to cover them, and then put this on! Although I do love the doll cheeked look I can achieve before my foundation and powder inevitably slip and I get my ooh ar my lover cheeks back!Its easy to apply, but be quick, blend as soon as or you might get red dots on your cheeks! Not such a hot look and hard to remove. Can you tell I have experience here! Looks lush on lips though, and tastes foul, unless you like the taste of roses! It is quite lasting on the lips, but do keep a balm or gloss handy as it dries dry. Really dry!

Rimmel Powder

Stay Matte Pressed Powder

Ah, my go to powder since the tender steps into make-up aged 14! I have always and still use Peach Glow. I shudder at the memories of applying this with a puff, leaving a chalky texture on my face, which I then thought was normal!Now I just dab on my t-zone with a lightly loaded brush. I have gone to other brands of powder over the years, loose, mineral etc etc but find this is comfortable and matte for my oily t-zone.

Clinique Moisture surge Tinted Moisturiser

Moisture surge Tinted Moisturiser

I am not my usual colour at the moment, thanks to the 'rainy' weather in Disneyland Paris! I would usually buy a No.1 in most foundations, but am currently a 2. Although with this I ended up getting a sample of 3 as number 2 was just too yellow for my skin and I looked like I had been tangoed! For a tinted moisturiser it is actually pretty good coverage wise. But alas, I cannot use this unless I moisturise first, as it is nothing like the Moisture Surge stand alone moisturiser. It is far heavier and unless I spread quite quickly and pretty heavy handed then it is really hard to blend.I found that I don't need to use under eye concealer with this, and only need to cover a spot if it particularly red and angry (usually once a month!) I think I will buy this, but not until my face has faded to its usually white and ruddy cheeked look!