Rimmel 3D Plumping Top Coat Review

Hey everyone! So I was wondering what to review for you all this week, and I decided on this little gem! Why? I haven't done a nail post in a while! 

Anyway, here it is:

Bottle

A (very messy) mani I did with it

This is my absolute saviour top coat. It prevents chipping, makes my polish last FOREVER and makes it super super shiny.

Above I have done a really quick mani using this top coat, and it really illustrates the high shine it gives to the nails. (This mani was done with 2True Fast Dry Polish in Shade 10) 

The formula is excellent, not too thick or too watery, and it dries really quickly, which everyone loves! 

There's not much else to say about this top coat really, apart from that in true Rimmel style, it's also really cheap at just £4.49. 

Bye all! 

P.s if you want a tutorial on how to do the mani (a neat version, I promise!) then just comment below!

Boots Hand and Nail Cream Review

Hey guys, so sorry this is late! (Again) anyway, today I'm going to be reviewing a product that isn't exactly exciting, but has become one of my holy grail items over the past few months! Enter: Boots Hand and Nail Cream for Very Dry Skin. 

Outer Packaging

Tube Top

Cream Out Of The Tube

This cream claims to be non-greasy, easy to absorb and leaves your hands feeling soft, smooth and supple. I'm very pleased to report that all of these are true! 

It may just be me, but I find that after massaging this into my hands for around 30 seconds, it's completely absorbed and I can start doing things straight away. The formula is very lightweight, and  gives my hands the burst of moisture they need without feeling like I've even got anything on my skin. It also has no smell whatsoever, which is a bonus for me as I hate chemical-smelling products!

This cost me just £1.32 from Boots and I recommend it highly-it's just as good as it's more expensive counterparts. 

See you all next week!

Eylure Lashfix and Individual Lashes Review

Hi everyone! This review is so late and I am so so sorry but I didn't have any internet for a couple of days because of the storms (grr hormonal british weather!). Anyway, today I will be reviewing two recent purchases of mine, the Eylure Lashfix Eyelash Adhesive and the Eylure Individual Lashes. 

Lashfix in box.

Lashfix out of box.

Lashes in box.

Lashes out of box.

Firstly, I'll talk about the lashes. I was skeptical about buying these, but as they came recommended and the application can't be any worse than with strip lashes, I decided to give them a go. After looking at millions of videos on Youtube about how to apply them, I decided to give them a go for the first time when I was just running some errands as if they went wrong, I'd have an excuse for looking rubbish! I first curled my lashes and gave them a swipe of mascara, then I proceeded with putting on the lashes. (I used Lashfix glue instead of the one that comes with it as I wanted to take them off that evening so I can't comment on that!) I used one long, two medium and one short to create my look, and although it took a while, they were relatively easy to apply. Here's the finished look:

Open eye.

Closed eye.

As you can see, the Lashfix glue really did dry clear and the lashes blended effortlessly into my lash line which I loved as they looked really natural (I hate the thick bands on strip lashes)

The Lashfix glue I actually picked up on a whim as the Superdrug I went to didn't have my usual Revlon glue in stock. I half expected it to be the same as the glue in the lash boxes (rather underwhelming and hard to work with) but I got a very pleasant surprise! The spatula gives you just the right amount of glue due to the tight top of the bottle, and it dries really quickly. This glue also stays PUT! I wore my lashes on a very windy day and they didn't budge a bit. 

Overall, I'm very impressed with the Lashfix glue, and although I need more practise with the lashes I do like them more than strips. They're also very cheap products, at £2.75 for the glue and £5.25 for the lashes from Superdrug. 

See you all next week!

Maybelline BrowDrama and MasterShape Review

Hey everyone! Today I will be talking about two products I managed to get my hands on recently. These are the Maybelline BrowDrama Sculpting Brow Mascara and the MasterShape Brow Pencil, both in dark blonde (I don't think they do light blonde *sigh*)

BrowDrama Sculpting Brow Mascara and MasterShape Brow Pencil

BrowDrama Sculpting Brow Mascara

MasterShape Brow Pencil

I bought these two on a whim, which is really unusual for me because I normally read 10 million reviews about a product before I buy it! But with a special offer on in Superdrug and my trusty Rimmel brow pencil running out, I thought I'd give it a whirl, and to be honest, I'm not regretting it! 

The brow pencil is a really nice cool blonde colour, which is so hard to find! It fills in my brows really naturally as it's a wax-based pencil, and I also love the spoolie that comes with it-the bristles are the perfect length for blurring out harsh lines without removing product from my brows. I do have one hang-up, however. As it's wax-based the pencil wears down really quickly, and this means that I have to sharpen it every couple of uses, causing me to lose product. While this wouldn't normally be a problem, it makes rather a hefty dent in my empty student wallet! Despite this though, I think I definitely will be repurchasing due to the lovely natural looking colour.

The brow mascara is amazing. I've never previously used anything to set my brows in place, as they were so thin I didn't really see the need. But now I've grown them out, it's much more obvious that they need a little taming! It doesn't leave my brows feeling crispy at all-in fact I forget there's any product on there! It has just the right amount of colour, and it darkens my brows to a beautiful natural dark blonde when it's on over my brow pencil. Lastly, it keeps my brows and pencil in place all day! No more transferring or rubbing off during the day-an absolute godsend. At first I didn't think I would get on with the brush, but actually it's really easy to use. It deposits product evenly over the brow so it looks really natural, and it also covers my brow perfectly, without getting the gel all over my skin.

I would definitely re-purchase both of these products, as they really do what they say on the tin! And at just £2.99 for the pencil and £4.99 for the brow mascara at Superdrug, they aren't too expensive either. 

Here's some comparison pictures! 

Bare brow top, both products used bottom.

I apologise for the horrendous lighting-I'm working on it! 

See you all next week!

Real Techniques Stippling Brush Review

Hey everyone! Today I'm going to be reviewing the Real Techniques Stippling Brush. I was hesitant to buy this as I had heard very mixed reviews about it, but faced with a Boots gift card, what can a woman do?

Here is how I've got on with it so far:

I absolutely love the look of the Real Techniques brushes. There's something about them that looks really pretty and professional, and I love that-I won't buy tacky looking brushes! 

As you can see, it's much less dense than some of the other Real Techniques brushes, like the Powder Brush (review will be coming soon on that one!) and this threw me a little, but it applies foundation beautifully, and leaves me with really healthy, almost airbrushed looking skin (the claims they make are true!) 

I was concerned about shedding as this seemed to be an issue that cropped up in a lot of other reviews that I read, but I haven't experienced any of this, and although I haven't yet deep cleaned it, I don't think it will shed. It's also really nice and soft, which means it's lovely to use on the more sensitive parts of your face, especially as the stippling motion can sometimes irritate my skin (for some strange reason!) 

As my mum put it, this brush fills in all the lumps and bumps, and I have found this very true! However, although it takes a little longer to apply my foundation in the morning, I'm not complaining! 

I bought this brush for £11.99 from Boots, which for me is a little on the expensive side, but it really is worth every penny. 

Here's some swatches of how it applies my foundation:

My bare hand

Un-blended foundation 

Blended out

Blended out with lightweight setting powder

Overall, I'm really happy with this brush, and will be buying more from Real Techniques! 

See you all next week!

My Current Skincare Products

Hey again! I'm back and this time I'm reviewing my two current go-to skincare products. These are Bioré Pore Unclogging Scrub and Neutrogena 2-In-1 Wash and Mask. These two are both oil-free, which is a must for my super oily skin, and they are also deep-cleansing, which is really nice, as I like that deep-down clean feeling after I've washed my face. 

First up, it's Bioré:

The packaging isn't as modern as it could be, but everything is nice and clear and to be honest, it's what's inside that counts! This scrub is really nice to use, with the micro-beads that I love! It's also got salicylic acid in it and it's oil-free, and this really is what my skin needs. It leaves my skin feeling really clean, super soft, and I've noticed a definite reduction in my blemishes, which is excellent! It's a definite repurchase, and at just £4.99, it's easy on my purse too.

I must admit, I've not actually used this as a wash, as I only bought it because of the mask element. However, I would be reluctant to use it as a wash purely because it's very thick and it's too smooth for my liking. It has the micro clear technology, and although I don't actually know exactly what that means, I do know it's a really good mask. It's got clay and menthol in it, so it really draws out impurities whilst waking me up and leaving my skin feeling refreshed and soft. When it's on the cold feeling is quite strong (I recommend not moving around!) but not wholly unpleasant. I've been using it for a few weeks now and have noticed that it definitely draws out everything under the skin-so you will break out before clearing up, but this doesn't bother me particularly, and so I would repurchase this again as I do like it, and again it's fairly cheap at £3.99.

See you next week!

Bomb Cosmetics Coco Beach Moisturiser Review

Hey guys! I'm back again and this time it's a body product! This is actually my favourite moisturiser and I thought I'd share the love with you all.

Okay first off, some pictures!

I think the packaging is really pretty, so that's a bonus point, but it's what's inside that matters! This moisturiser has a light feeling on the skin so it doesn't feel like you're slapping on treacle, and it absorbs so quickly, which is lovely if you're busy (like most of us!). The smell is absolutely gorgeous too. It's that exact smell that always reminds you of holiday (don't worry, it doesn't smell like sunblock!) but it's not overwhelming. It is an odd sort of green colour, but as you can see this doesn't really translate onto the skin. 

Finally, it makes your skin so beautifully soft-you won't be able to stop stroking your skin after, trust me! It also lasts such a long time-a little goes a long, long way (I've had this tub since last summer!) 

It retails for £7.99 from bombcosmetics.co.uk

Bye for now!

MUA Conceal and Brighten Kit Review

Hey again! This week I'm going to be reviewing MUA's Conceal and Brighten Kit. I am constantly on the lookout for the perfect concealer, and I often find myself let down! I've been known to spend £20 plus a pop on concealers, so I have to admit, I bought this kit having little to no expectations for it. 

However, MUA really have pulled it out of the bag with this one! The consistency is beautifully creamy without feeling oily on the skin, it doesn't drag and it covers amazingly well! I'm talking redness, dark circles and blemishes all taken care of. The pans are really nice and deep, so I won't be running out any time soon, but the product is so highly pigmented that I don't need to use much to cover effectively anyway.

It comes with two concealers and a highlighter made to fit your skin tone. The slightly darker concealer I find covers dark circles best, whilst the lighter colour is best for redness and blemishes. And although I haven't really used the highlighter, I do find it's actually better to use as a buildable blusher as it is quite pink. 

As you can see the darker coloured concealer is on the far left, followed by the lighter concealer and the highlighter. 

I have been using this palette in the shade porcelain for just over two weeks now and would actually be hesitant to use anything else, despite the more expensive brands I've tried. 

And finally, the price? Just £3.50 from Superdrug! 

Rimmel Precious Stones Review

Happy New Year! Today I will be reviewing Rimmel Precious Stones nail polishes in Ruby Crush and Diamond Dust.

I absolutely love Rimmel. It has to be one of my favourite high street brands and it's never disappointed with it's nail polishes, so with these two little beauties being released I just had to try them!

Yet again, Rimmel impressed me! They claim to provide 'Full On Glitter Colour' and these polishes don't fall short! They have a sandy, almost gritty texture to them, but this isn't unpleasant and they provide a matte finish, which looks lovely, although I used a topcoat as I like my polishes to last a fairly long time. The first coat doesn't provide much colour payoff, but the second coat brings out the full beauty of these polishes.
Ruby Crush is a dense bright red packed with plenty of tiny red glitter and larger, round silver glitter, and Diamond Dust has a mixture of tiny gunmetal grey and silver glitter and larger hexagonal silver glitter.

Here are the swatches!

I'm wearing Diamond Dust on most of my nails with Ruby Crush as an accent nail-so pretty! 

Apologies for the pretty shoddy pictures, I'm using my Iphone but will be getting a proper camera soon!