samples I've tried this month

So for my product I'm trying this month I decided to use up all my samples, so here's my thoughts, many of which I really like but just can't afford if I'm honest.

Firstly, there's the Talika Lash Conditoner Cleanser, this was a gel like formula and although I like'd the idea of this I have to say when I used this I noticed no difference to my lashes and was constantly worried about getting some in my eye. So it's a thumbs down.

Next I had a number of different Benefit products to try. I'll start with the Porefessional I used this a number of times as a primer underneath my foundation, I wasn't it expecting it to be a slightly colour formula but it makes me skin look more natural and last a whole night out. I really liked this but I'm going to have to try and make it last as long as long as possible. Then there's the Fake Up concealer, this is meant to be hydrating and hide dark circles, however sadly mine was in medium which was a bit too orange for my skin tone so I didn't use it on my face, however I did blend it into my hand and can agree that it is hydrating! The Triple Performance Facial Emulsion is lovely it's meant to hydrate your skin, I definitely applied too much and there's enough in the sample for a few uses! Although I did like this I can't justify the price without feeling guilty. Lastly for benefit is the Cha Cha Tint this is a mango cheek and lip tint and is a lovely colour for skin and just makes you look perky, I know this is only a sample size but a little goes a long way and I might look on ebay in order to try and find some of the other shades as I really like this!

Next was my selection of Urban Decay Primer Potions I loved these once i learnt how to use them and definitely did improve the staying power of my eyeshadow, there samples were huge and it was hard to use all the product before it all tired up! I didn't see the point of four different versions as I didn't notice any difference between the original, sin, Eden and anti-ageing, using these though I've seen the benefits to eyeshadow primer and it was something that I've never really used before.

Finally was the Aussie Miracle Moist shampoo and conditioner, I love everything I have ever tried by Aussie and this didn't disappoint and it did help my dry hair our. Next time I see these on offer I'll be picking them up!

barrym eyeshadow trio in golden goddess

This BarryM eyeshadow trio is something that I've had knocking about for ages and I've only just realised how much I actually use it. I got this free for subscribing to Look magazine and I think BarryM has stop selling this now as I haven't seen it around for a while. It's in the shade Golden Goddess which contains a cream, bronze and dark brown powder shadow all with shimmer, but less noticeable in the darkest shade. It doesn't come in the most exciting packaging but it is sturdy which makes it useful to travel and the printed floral pattern on the front is pretty and originally each shadow came imprinted with a leaf on them but that's long gone now.You get 2g of each shadow but as they are BarryM I find that they are quite pigmented and last for the majority of the day. I find this creates the most subtle yet lovely eye look which is perfect for just everyday when you just want to do something a little more to your eyes but nothing too fancy. Also they are super-blendable and soft so easy to apply, blend and build up. So, overall I'd say this eyeshadow trio is hidden gem that I keep resorting back to without even realising 

collection extreme 24 hour felt tip liner

After my old eyeliner drying up, I finally brought a new one but only for someone to steal it, so being on a budget I asked my sister to pick me up the Collection extreme 24 hour felt tip liner. I find eye liner is something I go through phrases with, some weeks I love the thick line and catflicks where as others I just want to go natural and nothing heavy. This eyeliner itself is nothing heavy, it's just nomal black and the felt tip nip makes it so easy to apply, and easy to make as thick or thin line as you like. The only downside I have with this is it doesn't last a busy day without slipping, but if I know I'll be having a full on day I either use a primer or my Rimmel Glam Eyes liquid liner and just use this felt tip liner to touch up and neaten the look. So I guess, for a cheap alternative I'd say go for this liner but I think next time I'll go for different one that will last the day without slipping or smudging.

models own nail polish in apple pie

Spring and summer are coming which means it's time to get out the pastel nail varnishes again (i love everything pastel!). I'm a bit behind the time because I remember seeing so many pretty pictures of the Models Own scented polish range last year but yet I never got round to buying any of them. So when I decided I wanted a pale green this was my first thought. Considering I have a lot of nail varnishes I always manage to come up with an excuse to buy some more and think of the only colour that I don't have.

This is my first Models Own polish and it's from their scented range in the shade apple pie. It cost a reasonable five pound and you get a good 14ml of polish so it's pretty good value for money. It's a lovely spring pale green shade with a hint a blue which I like so it doesn't make your nails look mouldy! It does have a slight apple scent when you first apply it that does try and mask the typical nail vanish smell but I wouldn't say it smells like an apple pie but still any nail varnish is going to smell like nail varnish so I wouldn't buy this solely on the idea that it's scented. The actual product itself is impressive as I only need two coats and without a top coat it's even managed to last a couple of days without chipping, and for me that's an achievement. I'm definitely glad I discovered Models Own nail polishes and will probably pick some more shades up during the summer.

maybelline brow drama

When it comes to eyebrows, I'm not gonna lie I'm really lazy and tend to go for the natural 'I just let them grow look' but a few weeks ago my sister recommended the maybelline brow drama mascara in order to tame them and I've been really impressed with it. It doesn't overdo them (which I was worried about at first) but just makes them look neater and a bit fuller, well a bit like I've actually made an effort with them. I have mine in the dark brown shade which is perfect and you can apply as much or little as you want so it's up to you how heavy you apply it. Also the formula lasts doesn't budge so you don't ever lose your brows, I've heard people say that it makes their eyebrows crispy when it dries but I've never had this problem. The brush is small but really easy to use and apply and focus on your brows which means you don't end up with brown marks all over your face! So basically if you're like me and scared of the idea of filling in your brows in case you do them all wrong I see this as a quick and easy way to get shaped and fuller eyebrows.

products I'm trying this month: samples

The start of April, marks the start of revision so I apologise for a lack of posts in the next few months. Anyway this month I decided that it was time to use up all the samples I've recently accumulated, all of these are free and so it's a win-win situation.

Firstly, there's a lot of benefit! I have a sample of moisturiser and fake up concealer and then a mini porefessionals and cha cha tint, these last two are the ones I'm most excited to try as the primer I've heard mixed reviews about and the tint I really want to try another shade! Then I have some urban decay primers to try, a lash conditoner (fancy) and aussie shampoo and conditioner.

So, I've got a lot of new things to try this month, and once I've used them and decided what I think I'll go into more detail about each product.