Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Foundation Review

"Maybelline New SuperStay Better Skin Energizing Vitamin Formula FLAWLESS FINISH FOUNDATION" -Maybelline!

This is my new go to foundation, I used to always go for the Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation (Which I still do love) but I got a sample of this foundation in my ELLE magazine and fell in love as soon as I applied it to my skin...So I had to go ahead and buy the full product! The colour I'm using at the moment is 021 Nude, which is a little dark for my skin tone but I tested it out when I had fake tan on because I'ma genius like that, but it works after I've applied my powder.

I love the packaging, it's in a heavy glass bottle, it's a really simple shape and I love the hint of blue used in the font and on the pump. I prefer the look of it over my regular foundation just because I prefer the blue colour over orange. I prefer a pump over just pouring or squeezing the product out as no air can get in the product...So no bacteria can find it 's way in! I also purchased the concealer so I may review that later on.

The consistency is perfect not to thick and not to runny and it applies to the skin perfectly and I've tried using my Real Techniques buffing brush, my Real Techniques beauty blender and also my clean hands. It evened out my skin tone really well and made my skin look way better then any other foundation I have tried and you don't need to use a lot as the coverage is amazing but it's also buildable AND it doesn't look cakey...perfect foundation right?

It dries lovely on the skin, to quite a matte finish which I love as I'm so oily it's unreal, it lasts a lot longer than most foundations on my skin even without a primer, I tried the Maybelline Babyskin primer with this but didn't like it at all but I'll review that later. As for the better skin in 3 weeks as it claims on the bottle...I can say it has made my skin feel a lot better I'm not as oily and my skin tone has evened out...WOW!

So overall I have to say this is by far my favourite foundation I've ev
er put on my face, I won't be changing any time soon! I may change the shade as it's a little dark but that's my own fault for being such an idiot.

Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin Foundation *£8.99 Via Boots

Be Daring And Go Red...Lipstick Of Course

Red lipstick is a must have in your beauty collection, whether it's matte or glossy; but what shade of red is best for you?

The perfect red lipstick has to complement your skin tone. Anybody with a paler skin tone should go for something with a hint or coral or orange, medium or bronze skin tones suit more of a pink/ cranberry under toned red lipstick but most lipsticks will suit you (Lucky girls) and for dark skin cool based reds look amazing. This doesn't always work for everybody though this is just a guide line, the best thing to do is actually try a few red shades out and see which you prefer.

How I wear my Lipstick?

So even though I'm quite fair skinned a tan easily so I can actually get away with most shades of red but orange does not work on my skin tone what so ever! I usually go for a true red or a plum red as these are my favourites.

I start off by applying a lip liner a similar colour to the lipstick I'm going to be wearing, I apply it around the edge of the lips first and then fill my lips in, then proceed to apply my lipstick. If I feel like my lipstick is to heavy I dab my lips on some tissue paper and then apply a slight bit of pressed translucent powder onto my the tissue paper while it's on my lips, this is because I prefer matte over gloss. So if you prefer gloss leave the last part out. You can then go ahead and conceal around your lips if you want them perfect but I never do I am way to lazy for that...And you're done!

Some of my favourite red lipsticks!

High End:

Dior Rouge in Blazing Red (Shade Number 638)

This lipstick is a perfect true red colour, it looks stunning on the lips and it also smells absolutely amazing. It's a very creamy formula and glides on smoothly...What else do you want from a true red lisptick!





YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in Prune on Fire (Shade number 18)

I love Yves Saint Laurent lipsticks, I especially love the volupte shine range even though they're incredible glossy it's my favourite lipstick of all time(So far). This lipstick smells like mango's...yummy, I've actually already reviewed this lipstick if you want to check it out click here




Drug Store:

Rimmel London Moisture renew in Diva Red (Shade 500)

Diva Red is a fairly deep shade of red it's also a lot more on the cool side, but it's a very beautiful colour, it's a similar colour to the Yves Saint Laurent prune on fire but cooler. It doesn't smell as great as the high end lipsticks it just smells like a plain old lipstick which isn't great but lipsticks aren't meant for smelling.




NYX LSS Round Lipsticks in Eros (Shade number 536)

In the picture to the left Eros actually looks like a true red but it has more of pink undertone when I swatch it against Dior's Blazing red shade. It's gorgeous colour but it doesn't last to long but it's a very affordable product you don't mind reapplying it every now and again through out the day. This lipstick barely has and smell to it which I prefer to that plain old lipstick smell, as I think it smells like a crayon.






Thanks for taking the time to read this post, I haven't blogged in a while I've been so busy and very poorly but I will try to post more often! Stay tuned for my next post, if you have any ideas feel free to comment down below!

L'Oreal Superliner Gel Intenza Pure Black Eyeliner

I wear gel liner almost everyday, I love it I find it so easy to apply, it's long lasting and it looks amazing! This product is my go to eye liner. If you've seen some of my Youtube videos you will notice I use my Maybelline eye studio gel liner, but a few months ago I decided to change it up a little and try the L'Oreal Super liner gel liner (That's a mouthful) and I've been loving it ever since.

As always I'll start off with the packaging; really simple yet very elegant. The outer packaging is beautiful, the box is entirely gold with simple black font on. Simple but very eye catching, I also like the fact that it's in a box and not just plastic packaging it gives the product a much more high end feel. The actual pot itself is made of glass, which gives it a very sleek modern look. The gold lid tops it off perfectly giving it an elegant look. The brush isn't my favourite but I use it anyway, It's a bit to thick for my liking, I prefer a thinner brush because it's a lot more precise; but it's still excellent quality.

The amount of product you get doesn't seem like a lot, but I've had mine since November  and I use it almost everyday and I still haven't hit the bottom of the pot; it's like it will never end(A girl can only dream). When I first applied it I was unsure because It was a little transparent on the lid but turns out I just needed to use a little more product. It super creamy , so it's easy to glide across the eye with no pulling. You can apply it to the water line, lash line or tight line and it lasts all day, not a single bit rubs off! Once thing I don't like is that it dries incredibly quick so you do have to work quite fast. 

I always go for black eye liner it's very rare that I go for any other colour, so this is perfect because as it says on the pot it's pure black, it makes your eyes pop! I always apply this after I've applied my eye shadow, I feel like when I've applied it my eyes look less tired. as it draws the attention away from my bags.

L'Oreal Superliner Gel Intenza Pure Black Gel Eyeliner *6.99 Via Boots 

Methylisothiazoline

Methylisothiazoline (MI) is a frequently used preservative in cosmetics, shower gels and household cleaning products. It acts as an anti-bacterial agent; So it helps to prolong the shelf life of these products. It is closely related to another preservative called methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Often these two products are used together (MCI/MI).

Methylisothiazoline can be found in many products including: 

• makeup
• cleansers
• shower gels
• shampoos
• moisturisers 
• sun creams
•  It is also found in some brands of moist toilet or “baby wipes”.

So how do you know if your allergic to MI?

Doctors told me they couldn't find out what I was allergic to after multiple times of having allergic reactions to different cosmetic products as cosmetic products have to many different ingredients in. 

After months of repeatedly having reactions to new products I decided to try and find out myself by in getting two products I was allergic to and two I wasn't; I went through the ingredients list and by the power of deduction it came down to this one ingredient. So I decided to look into it and turns out many people are highly allergic to MI. 

Symptoms include redness, dryness, a burning or stinging sensation, facial swelling, blisters and crusting. Not everyone who uses a product containing MI will have problems. If you have any of these symptoms go to your GP for advice.

MI and MCI may used in combination and labelled under different names such as Kathon CG®, Euxyl K 100® and Bio-Perge. So be careful if you think you're allergic to this ingredient. 

I have highly sensitive skin as it is and a lot of products labelled 'sensetive' 'organic' or 'natural' usually contain this ingredient.

Brow Arch March Cupcakes?

If you're in the Hull area you can purchase these amazing Brow Arch March themed cupcakes! 50p from every cupcake that is sold will be donated to Look Good Feel Better! Check out www.facebook.com/couturecupcakeshull for a price list and more information! 

It's Almost Here So Get Your Brows Ready For Brow Arch March

What is Brow Arch March?

March 2014 introduces the first Brow Arch March, an annual campaign in association with Benefit Cosmetics to help fund and raise awareness for Look Good Feel Better. Sign up today and become an Arch Angel www.browarchmarch.com "The Gals Answer To Movember"- @browarchmarch official twitte page. 

The Charity!

Look Good Feel Better is the only international cancer charity that treats the visible effect of cancer treatment. "Free skin care and makeup workshops are held in over 70 hospitals an cancer care centres throughout the UK." Visit www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk to find out more about the charity

How Can You Help?

It's simple you can donate via www.justgiving.com/BrowArchMarch

Or you can book your free brow arch at any benefit brow bar or debenhams benefit cosmetics bar and donate(suggested donation is £5, normal price £11.50). If you are under the age of 16 you will need a parent or guardian with you to sign a consent form. Become an Arch Angel today by donating.

Events!

On Sunday 9th Marchh take part in the very first Brow Arch 'March'! Put on your favourite pair of shoes and join the march! -more info coming soon...

More events will be coming soon...

"GALS ANSWER TO MOVEMBER!"-@BrowArchMarch 

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation-True Ivory Review

"Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation Anti-Fatigue effect + Radiant Glow SPF 15 " - Rimmel London

The Wake Me Up Foundation is my everyday go to foundation, I wouldn't go a day without it (Unless I'm not going out the house) I love this foundation I've found myself repurchasing this item over and over; Summer and Winter! I've tried many other foundations but I've always found myself going ba
ck to the Wake Me Up foundation, if you've seen my tutorials you will know it's one of the only foundations I use in my tutorials; I very rarely use anything else.

Let's start off with the packaging, as always. I love the curved edges of the product, it makes it look a lot more sleek and almost more "lady-like" as ladies have curves. the bottle itself is made of clear glass so it nice and heavy and you can see how much product you have left. The lid is bright orange which helps it stand out, which I love since I always have trouble finding stuff when it's shoved in my travel makeup bag! The signature Rimmel London crown is embossed onto the top of the lid and down the side of the glass bottle also embossed it says Rimmel London! The pump lets out the perfect amount of product, I use one pump just on a day and 1 1/2 - 2 pumps for a night out or for a costume makeup tutorial.

Worn here with Porefesional primer and one heck of a blot powder

The formula it's self is quite thick but in a good way, it blends out super easy, I tend to use my Real techniques Buffing brush but I have also used my hands and a beauty blender and I've never had any trouble blending it in. I would say this has medium coverage but it is buildable! I tend to use this with my Benefit Porefessional Primer and by the end of the day it does come off around my nose area, but so have many other foundations I've used (I have oily skin).

As for colour I usually use True Ivory over the summer and ivory towards winter, I'm still currently using true ivory even though it's a tad to dark for my skin colour but the powder I use is really pale so it balances out. It doesn't leave the skin looking orange or feeling cakey but it does have a slight shimmer to it which I don't like, after applying my powder it doesn't show but I think it's odd for a foundation to have shimmer in it. It does have SPF in it which is great not just for summer but all year round because even though it's colder the sun is still out.

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation *8.99 Via Boots