Daily make-up #4

(Please note that this is a look I wore for a night- I wouldn't have this look during the day!)

Face

L'Oréal Nude Magique BB Cream

MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW20 (post here)

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation in 52

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in 003 Peach Glow

Bourjois Delice de Poudre

Benefit Bella Bamba Blusher

Eyes

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

'Bootycall' and 'Tease' from the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette

L'Oréal Super Liner Carbon Gloss Liquid Eyeliner in Carbon Black

Katy Perry for Eylure 'Oh Honey' lashes

Lips

MAC Hey Sailor Sail la Vie lipstick (post here)

MAC Studio Finish Concealer

Studio Finish Concealer £13.50

I recently invested in the MAC Studio Finish Concealer after being introduced to it by one of the girls in the Spitalfields MAC store as I have been suffering from a very obvious, painful and VERY red outbreak of blemishes on my chin. I know make-up isn't the best thing if you want to clear up your spots but I am so self-conscious of the appearance of my skin lately that I have to cover them up when I'm out. The girl was very helpful and knew immediately that this wonder-product would help the appearance of my skin and after being shown the effect in the mirror after she used the tiniest amount on me, I was sold.

It claims to be a lightweight and discreetly opaque creamy concealer. I was surprised to learn that this could even help cover a tattoo! They don't lie when they say you need the tiniest amount- I've not even scratched the surface of this tiny pot after using it practically everyday for two weeks. My concealer brush is rubbish so I need to invest in a new one, so I find lightly using a foundation brush to buff it in gives the best results. I barely touch up with any foundation or powder and it's as if my spots don't even exist! I'm hoping that they will clear up soon because they are making my life hell at the moment but I'm at ease knowing I have this amazing concealer to make me feel less self-conscious until they do.

Simple Moisture Boost Hydro Mist

There has been a lot of hype lately about these types of products (like Caudalie Beauty Elixir and MAC Fix+), and I suppose it's got a lot to do with the weather we've been having in the UK. I had wanted to try out the Caudalie Beauty Elixir but failed to find a travel sized bottle so I went with the cheaper option which was this Simple Hydro Mist. For only roughly £5, I wasn't expecting too much and wasn't bothered if it was a fail or not but it's actually not bad. It's supposed to be fragrance-free (as all Simple products are) but it has a bit of an odd smell- like damp washing or something. I use it whenever I feel a bit hot and bothered and feel as though my skin needs something to wake it up and this does the trick. I spray about 2/3 times at a roughly 30cm distance from my face and I find that to be enough. After trying this sort of moisture boost product though, I am eager to get my hands on a Caudalie Beauty Elixir and hopefully will find a travel sized bottle.

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser

Cleanse & Polish, £14.25



This may be my new absolute favourite beauty product EVER. I have literally always had a problem with my skin- it's combination/oily but VERY blemish prone- I actually can't remember the last time that I was happy with my skin without the use of make-up. I had been toying with the idea of picking this up but had recently purchased the Soap & Glory Peaches and Clean cleanser and I hate to buy products that I don't need or already have or have something similar. But as I was browsing through the new John Lewis Beauty Hall on Oxford Street (which is amazing!), I came across their Liz Earle counter and was enticed by the feature shelf in the middle of the whole Liz Earle section which was full completely of the renowned Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser. I obviously soon gave in and haven't looked back since.

The consistency is extremely creamy and very thick so you only need a 2-3 pumps to remove a whole face of make-up. I bought the starter back as it comes in this adorable little zipped bag and two muslin cloths, as well as the 100ml size bottle so for near enough £15, it's a total bargain. After slightly rubbing the two pumps into both hands, I gently massage my whole face (including eyes for mascara) until I feel as though I've gotten every spot of make-up covered. To remove the product, simply run the muslin cloth under warm water and ring out so it's damp and wipe away the product in circles on your face. It's SO easy and literally does take off every bit of make-up, leaving my face so unbelievably soft and clean. As a result of using this for a week, my skin has changed remarkably- I haven't had a spot come up since before using it! It's a lot clearer, a lot brighter and a lot softer. I feel so confident about the appearnce of my skin that I've been wearing less make-up and have actually stopped wearing foundation for a while! I would absolutely recommend this product, it is amazing. I will definitely be repurchasing and looking into other Liz Earle products!

Daily make-up #3

Face

L'Oréal Nude Magique BB Cream

Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer in '52'

Benefit Erase Paste in 'No2 Medium'

L'Oréal Lumi Magique Foundation in 'C1 Rose Pearl'

Bourjois Delice de Poudre

Benefit Bella Bamba

Eyes

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette- 'Suspect' and 'Snakebite'

L'Oréal Super Liner Carbon Gloss Liquid Eyeliner in 'Carbon Black'

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara in '003 Extreme Black'

Katy Perry for Eylure 'Oh Honey' lashes

Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil in 'Black/Brown'

Models Own Hedkandi 'Hedonist'

Models Own x HedKandi Hedonist, £5

I'm probably the millionth person to post about these Models Own x HedKandi collaboartion nail polishes, but they are genuinely amazing. Despite the recent Boots offer of 2 for £8 on Models Own polishes (don't think it's still on though!), I only picked up this gorgeous neon-bright coral/red polish as I was unsure as to whether or not I would be able to get on with such a bright, attention-seeking colour. It's almost glow in the dark- the pictures don't do it justice!

As always with Models Own, the application is easy and smooth. They're long-wearing and don't chip for days, and this HedKandi polish is no exception. I applied two coats as I always do and that was enough. I adore this colour, particularly for this time of year and can't wait to apply it to wear for my holiday this summer- it will be perfect! I am eager to get the Balearic Cool despite reading that it's not exactly in keeping with the neon theme, it still looks like a gorgeous summery blue polish. And for only a fiver each, it'd be rude not to!

Mac Hey Sailor 'Sail la Vie' lipstick

Sail la Vie lipstick £14

May be stating the obvious here but I'm a huge lipstick fan. My fringe gets in my eyes too much to focus attention on my eyes so I wear little eyeshadow. Therefore, opting for an attention grabbing lip. I recently purchased one of the new shades of lipstick from the new Mac Hey Sailor collection- red's not really my colour and the two nude ones were far too 'foundationy' for my taste. So I chose this gorgeous bright orange shade, Sail la Vie.

It's a satin finish, which like the Viva la Glam Nicki Minaj (posted here), isn't the most moisturising formula but it's extremely pigmented and does leave a lasting finish. I do love this lipstick and I'd love to brave it during the day but I think I caught enough looks wearing it on a night out- it's so bright!