blush collection

As you can see, I only own five blushers and so my collection isn't too big nor is it full of bright adventurous colours, I tend to stick to more subtle and natural shades of pink. Even though I don't own many, blush is the first think I notice at a make up stand because I'm drawn to the pretty colours and if it was acceptable and I had more money I would probably own a lot more! I thought this post would be a good idea as I'm always interested in other peoples make up and what they think of them.

Firstly, I have the Body Shop blusher in shade coral, though I wouldn't agree it lives up to it's name it's much more of a pinky tone and it comes with it's own highlighter. I love this blush, it's not the most pigmented but it's the one I find myself reaching for the most as you can built it up to give the right amount of colour without looking too bright.

Next is my NYX blush in the shade Rose Garden, I brought this on ebay last summer as I'd watched american beauty bloggers talk about NYX products and I was keen to try them. I also like the quilted effect of the product. The colour itself is a light pink and so is perfect for spring and summer to add little colour and glow to my cheeks.

Following this is my most "embarrassing blush" it's a Miss Sporty blush in Sienna. I think I brought this when I was first getting into make up, it's not the most pigmented product but it does look natural so if I'm going for a "no blush" day this is a good option.

Finally I have my two Bourjois blushers, one is a cream blush in shade 4, sweet cherry. This is the darkest shade of the range but you can apply it lightly to give a slight flush to the cheeks and it's an easy to use product. Then there's the little round pot blush in the shade rose de jasper, this is a lovely colour, it's shimmer looks daunting in the pan but once applied it's more subtle and gives a pretty look to the cheeks. Overall I like the Bourjois blushes the most, in their compact packaging but also I love the smell! (just realised how weird that makes me sound).

What's your favourite blusher?

maybelline eye tattoo in pink gold

My first choice wouldn't have been pink gold it's more likely to have been a light more neutral colour or a dark brown. However I picked this pinky colour because it reminded my of the urban decay naked palette 3 which I've been lusting over but I thought I'd use this to see if I like the colour.

The colour itself is quite soft and neutral and so is easy to wear just by itself for an easy everyday look like I have been doing. I've recently been to Russia for a week and this was the only eyeshadow I took with me and I regret nothing. The shimmer looks daunting in the pot but once applied to the eyes it gives a soft and pretty effect (I have green eyes and I find that the two colours work well together). Even though it is a gel cream eyeshadow I find the easiest way to apply the product is using my finger to pat and gently blend it along the lid, and sometimes I finish it off with some powder eyeshadow on top applied with a brush. Maybelline call it an eye colour tattoo and claim that it will last 24 hours, this is something I sadly don't agree with. If I've been to school and done my make up at 8 in the morning by 8 in the evening it is still there but just not as bold as it is when I first applied it, though I can't be too disappointed as I'm never normally awake for over 24 hours so I'm not really sure why I'd need an eyeshadow to last that long! The packaging itself is sleek and compact, the sturdy glass pot and twisty lid make it easy to travel with and easy to get to the product itself.

I really do like this, and I love the pink tone which has convinced me even more that I should just man-up and buy the naked palette 3 because I know I would get a lot of wear from it. Although I will continue using this product regularly as it doesn't feel heavy on my eyes at all, and if they're on offer I might consider getting more cream or gel eyeshadows in the future.

rimmel wake me up foundation

I fancied a change from my trusty maybelline stay matte foundation, although it gives me the best coverage and looks natural on my skin I though that for everyday wear it was a bit too much. I guess that's why I decided to try the Rimmel Wake Me Up foundation, this foundation isn't new it's been around for ages really but here's my thoughts.

The packaging itself is a solid glass bottle with rimmel embossed down the side, that holds 30ml of product, the standard amount. The pump itself is easy to use and lets you just get the right amount of product out, and the lid firmly attaches so it's will be no issue when travelling and on go. The product is described as a foundation that visibly reawakens and illuminates the skin with a radiant glow and a flawless, natural looking finish. Instant ant-fatigue effect. With pepticies and a Vitamin Moisturising Complex. As it is a liquid I find it's easiest to apply it with my stippling brush and blend it into the skin, this means that the coverage is build-able and I usually settle for a light coverage. As it is meant to awaken skin it contains glittery particles (explaining why the orange lid sparkles) which I'm not too sure how I feel about because I'm worried that if I didn't use powder on top then my face would be actually glowing. I'd say with a primer underneath and powder on top this would last all day, but only 5-6 hours without.

Overall, this foundation feels moisturising on my skin which is especially nice in the cold winter weather and I would recommend it if you're looking for something with a lighter coverage rather than a full coverage to use on good skin days.

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revlon nail enamel in girly

It's a Saturday night, and I stayed in with the intention of doing some coursework but now I'm just sat watching The Ring 2, I'm not really sure why, considering I hate scary films. Anyway Revlon's nail enamel in girly (Shade 260) is the complete opposite!

It is a light purple based nail varnish with light pink, purple and blue sparkles of glitter, making it an instant attention grabber on my shelf. I've never brought a revlon nail product before but I like the sleek packaging, and you get a lot of polish for the price, even if it is more expensive then I would normally pay. The nail varnish itself looks lovely on, however I would recommend painting your nails a lilac first and then applying this, as it was fairly translucent, as you can see in the picture. It last three days without chipping and for me that's a miracle! I really like the effect and it got many compliments!

Next time, I'll apply more coats to get a more solid colour but I used to stick to barry m nail varnishes and thought nothing could compete, however now I'm more  inclined to try some more revlon products instead, especially if they're glittery!

burt's bees lip balm with pink grapefruit

I'm one of those people who always carries a lip balm around with them and re-apply it throughout the day. So strolling around boots I realised that I've never tried a Burt's Bees product before and thought I'd start with a lip balm. I chose the one with pink grapefruit, which for some reason came in fancier packaging then the others but was still the same price. They stick away from the regular strawberry and apple flavours, and some of the other ones they had were mango butter and honey which both sound interesting.

It is described as a refreshing lip balm with pink grapefruit and a revitalising experience as the lip balm contains nutritious oil from the seeds of sweet citrus pink grapefruit, rich in powerful Vitamin C and E, and advertises that fact that it's 100% natural.

The product itself is clear, and doesn't tint the lips, it definitely smells of pink grapefruit but I'm not complaining as I like the fruit itself and eat for breakfast (don't know why I felt the need to add that in) This product isn't waxy like I expected and doesn't feel greasy or make your lips look greasy at all, instead it soaks into you lips (and not making you lips look greasy until you wipe it off) The simple packaging  make it easy to apply and pop into any bag to use throughout the day, and the adjustable bottom allows you wind up how much product you need. Also the coloured top would be useful if you had more than one in different flavours and so would allow you to distinguish between the two. Overall, this is good buy, a nice product and will get a lot of use this winter.