Tanya Burr Illuminating Powder

Highlighter, it's the one item in my make up bag that I can't live without. I don't mean the fluorescent pens that you use to make your University notes look pretty, I'm talking about that super shiny stuff that you sweep across your cheek bone to give you that flawless glow that everyone craves. I'm very fussy when it comes to choosing highlighters and I've been on the hunt for one that I can use on a daily basis that won't break the bank to replace. When Tanya Burr released her new 'Chasing the Sun' range, consisting of contour sticks, lip balms, and illuminating powers, I was straight onto Feel Unique and placed an order. I bought the illuminating powder in the shade 'Peonies Please' and I'm going to give you a little review on it. 

When I opened my little parcel from Feel Unique (which arrived super quickly, may I add), I noticed the packaging of the product straight away. It looked really professional and unlike any other highlighter or illuminating powder that is available at the moment. It was one of those things that I just knew was going to be so instagramable and I started taking photos for my blog straight away. The marble effect on the powder is gorgeous and the colour is extremely vivid. I should mention that there are two other shades of this powder, but I like my highlighter to have a pop of colour so I chose this one due to its natural pink tint. 

My first impression of the illuminating powder was that it was easy to apply, felt super soft and lightweight on the skin and was easily blendable; perfect for every makeup look. I apply this to the tops of my cheeks and have started to use it as both a highlight and a blush for my everyday, natural, 'no makeup' makeup look. When I wake up in the morning, I like to have a few extra minutes in bed and this product has made doing my makeup so much easier; it makes my skin look really glowy and beautiful and I'm loving using it at the moment. It's in my top 10 beauty favourites of the Summer. Is there really anything Tanya Burr can't do?!

I can't wait to see what products she'll be releasing in the future. If you want to check out her beauty and cosmetics range, you'll find it on Feel Unique and in Superdrug. 

Have you tried any of the Tanya Burr products?

Lots of Love,
Meg

xox

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No.7 Stay Perfect Foundation

I feel like I really need to get better with this whole blog schedule thing. One minute, I bombard you guys with posts, and then the next minute, I'm missing action and you all start to wonder where I've got too. Well, I'm back again, and I'm back with another make up review for you (Yaaaaaay!).

For me, there's nothing better than going out and getting fresh new make up. There's that satisfaction when you open it when you get home and try it out, and it just makes your skin look perfect. Does anyone else find that when you use new make up for the first time, it always goes better than it ever normally does, or is that just me? 

I'm very surprised that I haven't actually reviewed this product before, because it's something I've been using for a very very long time. This is the No.7 Stay Perfect Foundation, and you've probably seen me mention it in previous blog posts. I recently did a post about the DiorSkin Star foundation, which is amazing, but this is the foundation that I tend to use on a daily basis. It's not as expensive as the Dior foundation but is still just as good. I really trust No.7 when it comes to make up, they always seem to get it right, and the people who work on the No.7 counter in Boots are absolutely lovely; they're so helpful and so up to date with the latest make-up looks. 

I get the Stay Perfect foundation in the colour 'cool vanilla' and it comes in at £14.50 which isn't too bad if you ask me. The thing about this foundation is, that it lasts for absolutely ages. I tend to go through about two of these a year, and I've started to wear foundation a lot more than I used too, so it's perfect if you're wear foundation a lot. I got my colour matched at the boots counter, it takes about five minutes and it just ensures that you're getting the right colour for your skin. Once they know your skin colour, they can match blusher, concealer and lipstick too! 

The foundation claims to 'stay perfect' for 24 hours, and although I haven't worn it for 24 hours, I can definitely say, it's a foundation that lasts throughout the day. I tend to combine it with powder too though, just to make sure it sets and that it doesn't move. It's medium coverage, which is build-able, so it's perfect for people with blemishes, or acne, like me. It also has an SPF of 15, so it's protecting your skin too! I really like the application of this product, you only need two small pumps to cover the whole of your face, which once again saves you money (and sometimes it's on offer anyway!). 

I literally swear by this foundation, and if you're looking for a new foundation to try out, then I would definitely recommend to try this out. You can buy the product, and read more reviews about it here.

What's your go-to foundation?

Lots of Love

Meg

xox

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Dior Addict Lipstick

As you probably know by now, I got quite a bit of makeup for Christmas.

I recently did a review of the DiorSkin Star foundation, which you can find here. In that review I explained how I had gone into Debenhams, and had been given a lovely makeover by one of the ladies at the Dior counter. When she had matched my foundation, she re-touched the make-up she had removed and tried various different lip colours on me. 

Finally, she decided on the Dior Addict Lipstick in the colour 226 Delight. It's the perfect natural shade of pink, and it really suited my skin tone. At only £26, this was the cheapest product on offer, and I was very close to purchasing it, but Mum said I should probably wait until Christmas. So, on Christmas morning, it came as a surprise when I opened this lovely new lipstick from Dior. 

As I have previously said, this is the perfect shade of pink, and the best part is, it's wearable in both summer and winter. I'm quite a lipstick addict, I love trying out new colours and new looks, and I think having a natural shade of pink is always an essential for any make up bag. Although this is on the higher end of make up products, it's definitely worth the money if you're willing to pay the amount. It makes your lips look glossy and soft, really healthy and natural. I wear this to go shopping, or even to Uni, it's very subtle which is why I love it so much. 

The packaging of the lipstick isn't something I had previously seen, at first I was a little confused as to how I could open it, but I think this adds to the whole uniqueness of the product. When the lady at the counter was applying it to my lips, she told me that this is actually one of Jennifer Lawrence's favourite lipsticks, so there's some news for you! The application of the lipstick itself is wonderful. I apply it one of two ways; either with a lip brush or without. I think it just depends what kind of look you're going for. I also don't think I'd recommend using a lip liner with this product, just because I think it would ruin the whole natural look. 

Overall, this is definitely one of my favourite high end lipsticks available at the moment. There are so many other colours too, so I would recommend checking them out!

A five star rating all round!

Lots of Love,

Meg

xox

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Diorskin Star Foundation

I was browsing through Debenhams a couple of weeks ago in the makeup section. It's my favourite section of the store; it's just so pretty. My mum and I often take trips there to go and look at the new products and try out the new perfumes, it's like a tradition every time we go shopping. As we were walking through, a lady who worked behind the Dior counter approached me and asked me if I wore foundation. I said yes, and she offered me the chance to try out the new Dior Star Foundation. This offer came at the best time, because I was actually on the look out for a new foundation.

So, I headed over to the chair with my mum, who was very excited because she's always wanted to have her make-up done by a professional make up artist at the different counters you see around the store. The lady came along and started to take my make up off, this was because she was going to be matching the foundation to my skin. Once all the make up had been removed, she placed a little machine on my skin which then matched my foundation perfectly. And let me say, it really did. It made my skin look flawless, but at £36, it was a little too pricey for me and I reluctantly left it at the store.

On Christmas morning, I rushed down the stairs to see what would be surprising me in my stocking. Then, I found a little rectangular package. I'd told mum not to get me the foundation for Christmas because it was too expensive and I didn't want her spending a lot on me. But, when I opened the little package, there was the foundation I'd tried on, and loved, at the Dior counter.

Now, onto the review! I honestly love this foundation. It has a really natural coverage which is build-able if your skin is having a little bit of an off day, which lets be honest, is going to happen at some point this year. It has an SPF of 30 which is perfect if you're going to be wearing it during the day. The application itself is perfect, I've started to use one of those really cool sponges. I can't see myself applying foundation with anything else. Plus, you only need a few pumps of the foundation to cover the whole of your face, so I can see this lasting me quite a while. The packaging looks so professional, and as this is one of the first high brand make-up items I have owned, I'm going to be looking after it a lot. Although this is on the pricier side, I would definitely recommend it if you're looking to try out a new foundation. I would also say to get it matched to your skin before you purchase it, just so that you know you're getting the right colour.

I love how natural this makes my skin look. I wore it to a New Year Party and I got a lot of compliments about how smooth and lovely my foundation looked. It also provides the perfect base so add on bronzer, highlighter and blusher. And, here's the best part, it actually stays! My make-up lasted the whole night, it didn't even move; perfect! I honestly can't rave about this foundation enough. I'm still going to be using my trusty No.7 foundation during the day time, but I will be wearing this on special occasions and when I feel like having a good make-up day. Wow, I wish everyday was a good make-up day.

If you would like to know, the colour of my foundation is 012 Porcelain.

Lots of Love,
Meg
xox

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Rimmel 'Stay Matte' Powder Review

After seeing so many different beauty bloggers rave about this powder, I thought it was about time I tried it out. I've been getting bored of the powder I was previously using; it just wasn't working for me anymore and was making my skin look shiny within the hour. 

Because there was an offer on in Superdrug, which I raved about in one of my previous blog posts, I thought that I'd treat myself to some more new make up products. I'm all about trying new things at the moment, I know my student loan won't thank me for it later, but it's always good to treat yourself (at least that's what I keep telling myself). 

So, I picked up some of the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in the colour 001 Transparent. I love Rimmel powders, it's the only drug store brand I trust because they're so affordable and always so amazing. Also, because I'm quite pale, and go for a natural make up look anyway, I chose the colour transparent because it helps to enhance this feature. Plus, when you add on bronzer and blusher, your skin gets colour anyway so it makes no difference. I always choose transparent because it's that one colour you can never go wrong with. 

I must say, I really do love this powder. It lasts for so long. I've worn it for my 9-5 days at University and my make-up has lasted all day. It's like maximum strength or something, my make-up just doesn't move and there is no sign of shine, which is the best thing. I've also just realised that that rhymed! The powder doesn't clog up pores either, which means no more blocked up skin and no more horrible spots popping up when you really don't want them too. Anyways, here's a random little fact for you, the one thing I love about this powder is the smell. It smells like summer, like sun-cream. I was applying it onto my face the other day and I was thinking "oooh something smells nice, it smells like summer in here" and when push comes to shove, it was actually my powder. I think this is why I like applying it so much, just plainly because of the smell. I know, how weird. 

If you're looking for a cheaper, alternative powder then I would definitely give this one a try. It's only £3.99 in the Rimmel sections of the drug stores which is a bargain if you ask me. Being a student on a budget, I just love products that are absolutely amazing, and work wonders, but don't break the bank. They save my life. 

What's your go-to powder?

Lots of Love,

Meg

xox

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Revolution Iconic 3 Eye shadow Pallet

Hello Everyone!

For a very, very, VERY long time, I have wanted the Urban Decay Naked 3 eyeshadow pallet. I really loved the natural pink shades, but it's around £30, and being a student, it's not something I can really afford. I'm not a massive wearer of eyeshadow, so I was unsure if I should treat myself to the pallet because if I don't use it a lot, it would be a waste of money.

I was browsing Superdrug a couple of days ago, just doing some makeup shopping, when I came across the revolution makeup collection. I found this beautiful eye shadow pallet, very very similar, if not identical to the Urban Decay pallet. Here's the best part, it's only £4! I immediately knew that I had to pick it up and honestly, it's the best decision I made. 

The colours in the pallet are absolutely gorgeous, they're perfect if you want to create a really natural look, or a smokey eye. They have a beautiful coverage and they stay on for a very long time. The pale pinks are perfect for the day time, and the darker colours are lovely to wear if you're going on a night out. A look I'm wearing a lot at the moment is the third colour (from the left) with the eighth colour (from the left). If you blend those two together, it creates a beautiful shade. The glittery shades when combined with matte shades create a bronzed, metallic look. I'm really really loving the variety of eye makeup looks I can do with this pallet, especially for autumn/winter.

The only thing I didn't really like is the brush that comes with the pallet. It's not amazing, and I wouldn't recommend using it. Instead, I would recommend to get the Real Techniques eye shadow brushes because they're some of the best on the market and they're not too expensive either. 

This is not the only pallet that the revolution makeup brand sell, they make a lot of other pallets, some of them mimicking the urban decay pallets. So, if you're on a budget or if you're unsure if you'll use the colours in the urban decay pallet then I would definitely recommend a purchase of this beautiful pallet.

Lots of Love

Meg

xox

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Simple Micellar Cleansing Water

This is the beauty craze that seems to be on everyone's lips. Every night, I see an advertisement for some form of micellar cleansing water, and I've always wondered if it would ever do the job for me. If you don't know what this is, it is basically a water that you put onto a cotton pad, wipe gently across your face and it will remove your makeup whilst cleansing your skin. Sounds perfect right?

I've always been a girl to use make up wipes, and until now, I never really had a facial skin care routine. I'd been very reluctant to try this water, because I'd been hearing mixed reviews and I wasn't going to pay a lot of money for something that wasn't going to work for me. Recently,I plucked up the courage and went to buy some of this water. Immediately I went to the Simple brand. I live by Simple, the majority of my skincare comes from the Simple range as I know that I can trust them to use all natural products and really look after my skin. 

I have to say, I am very very impressed with this water. It is like my holy grail make-up remover. I didn't think it was going to work, I'm not going to lie, but when I applied it to a cotton pad and wiped  it across my skin, my make-up came straight off; no questions asked. I loved the way that it didn't leave my skin feeling dry and sticky like most make-up wipes, instead my skin felt cleansed and revitalised. There is no better feeling than taking your make-up off after a long day. 

After trying this water on both heavy and minimal make-up, I can now say that it removes literally anything. Yesterday, I was applying mascara, and I sneezed (you probably know what's coming) which made my mascara go all around my eye. I simply got a cotton earbud, dripped a few little specs of the water onto it and gently wiped around the area where things had gone wrong. You would never have known that I would have sneezed. Not only is it perfect for removing make-up all together, it's also perfect for correcting those little mistakes, especially with eye make-up. 

Would I recommend people to get this? If you're looking for an affordable brand, then yes definitely.

Lots of Love
Meg
xox

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