No7 Intelligent colour foundation review

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I am going to review the No7 Intelligent colour foundation. This comes in just three shades: light, medium and dark (mine is in medium). It claims to "cleverly adjusts to match the colour of your skin for a sheer, natural finish" It has SPF 6 so is great for taking photos and is hypo-allergenic.

Never have I ever experienced anything like this! the texture is very thick and light and when first applied to the back of my hand, i was terrified of the colour, though when blended out it somehow magically matches my skin colour perfectly and feels like there is nothing on my skin! The coverage is light It blurs fine lines, pores and evens out skin tone with a natural finish. The only bad thing about this foundation is the price as it retails at £15.50 at boots in the U.K which is pushing it for drugstore.

All in all 9/10 

one of the nicest foundation i have used, though the price is higher then i would usually pay and would like a heavier coverage 

Bourjois touche healthy mix concealer review

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Today I am going to review a concealer I haven't heard much about, it is the Bourjois touche healthy mix concealer. It claims to be "illuminating" and "anti-fatigue" and is targeted at radiating the under eye. It has a brush at the end for easy application and a twist up bottom which you turn to get concealer out.

Much like the healthy mix foundation from Bourjois, this concealer is very light and soft once blended. It is not a heavy duty concealer therefore would not be suitable for people who suffer from dark under eye circles like me, though  if you are looking for a light-weight, brightening concealer this is for you! I found it not to crease under my eyes and it did not emphasize wrinkles. The brush makes an easier application, though some may not like to use it as it could hold bacteria. 

All in all 6/10 

good, but not for me

MUA undress you skin highlighter review

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Today  will be reviewing the MUA undress your skin highlighting powder that you can get from superdrug in the UK. I was in desperate need of a new highlighter as my beloved thebalm Mary lou-minising  powder had run out and so i took to the drugstore for a cheaper alternative and stumbled across this one by MUA for just £3!

Though you cannot see it on these photos, this powder has some extreme purple undertones which makes it what I like to call a POW-der (should have been a comedian) in other words, this is very strong and glittery which looks ok when used sparingly, though if over-done it can make you look like a disco ball!

The packaging a cheap looking though for £3 you can expect much and it has a similar embossed pattern to MACs extra dimension powders.

All in all, i wasnt a big fan of this highlighting powder, yes it is £3 and yes a little goes a long way but i just found it obvious it was there when i wore it (and not in a good way) it was just too glittery and in-your-face for my liking and too unnatural.

Rating: 5/10 

Body shop honey bronzer review

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Today I am going to review the "honey bronzer" by the body shop, my shade is 001. 

This bronzer had had a lot of hype on youtube (especially from my favourite youtuber essiebutton)

and so i decided to pick it up. 

in terms of shade, this bronzer is perfect for my pale skin (which is difficult to achieve) 

It has warm under tones which makes it perfect for warming up the face without looking too muddy or umperlumpery (orangey) 

The bronzer is matt which makes it good for contorting too, though i find it isnt dark or cool enough for me to use as contour powder. 

The packaging is very cute with the embossed honey comb tessellation and it comes with a built in mirror which is perfect for on the go! 

All in all i am very impressed, the only issue i have with this bronzer is that it is quite expensive for a drugstore bronzer while there are other great ones such as NYC bronzer in sunny, that you can get for only £1.99!

Rating: 8/10 

MAC peach blossom lipstick review

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Today I am going to review a recent purchase which is MACs "peach blossom" lipstick. 

It has a cremesheen formula which means it has a thick consistency and is very build-able.

The colour is a pinky nude with reflexes of peachy, gold shimmer which gives a lovely glow. 

(please excuse my lovely zits)

although the formula of this particular lipstick is fairly sticky, it does not feel uncomfortable and surprising lasted a long time! 

The reflexes of peachy, gold shimmer gives the lipstick more dimension and makes you look glowy and fresh.

All in all, i really like this lipstick as a unique twist on a classic nude. It is very wearable with any look and is a new staple of mine!

rating: 9/10  

No7 essentially natural foundation review!

                                                                  Hello everybody

Im going to do a review on the No7 essentally natural foundation in the lightest shade "Calico" that was unfortunately slightly too dark for my pale skin but i still love it!

Firstly, the packaging is ok-nothing specially really its just a plane silver tube but most No7 products are. It says "achieve soft, fresh and healthy skin lightweight and comfortable to wear it gives a delicate coverage whilst still covering blemishes and minimising the appearance of pores [...] the vitamin enriched formula helps to moisture skin all day long"  It has SPF 15 so has some sun protection and is hypo-allergenic so perfect for sensitive skin! For me, it cant get much better thank this; softens skin, evens out redness or dullness, is good on sensitive skin and has a light-medium coverage not to mention its moisturising too! This has been my go-to foundation through the winter when my skin is dry, dull and damaged. It leaves a natural satin finish which looks amazing and the formula is so silky soft, my only issue I have is the colour-its a bit too dark for my skin tone at the moment, though im sure it will look better in summer. I bought mine from Boots for £9.99 so it is slightly more expensive than the average drugstore foundation though completely worth it!

All in all 9/10 overall-perfect but too dark 

e.l.f blush review!

                                                                       Hello everybody

Today i'm going to be reviewing a blusher from e.l.f and mine is in the shade "tickled pink" which a a lovely                                                 light pinky peach shade and perfect for spring!

I really like this blush! the colour looks perfect on pale skin as it just brightens up your look without being too harsh. The packaging reminds me of nars as the sleek black compacts is VERY similar so it is very compact and convenient for travel or on the go. I havent purchased many things from e.l.f but i have been impressed with the items i have bought, therefore i will be buying from them again!

All in all 8/10 for overall colour and design

Rimmel stay matt pressed powder review

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 today i am going to be reviewing a product that (from what I've seen and read) has had a LOT of hype over and it is the Rimmel stay matt pressed powder...

...I have had this for while now (as you can probably guess from the lovely dent in the middle) and it is something that  many people have raved about. My skin is hit and miss at the moment; one day it will be extremely dry and i wont be able to wear any face make up as it looks too cakey and the next it will be super oily, therefore i need a powder with good oil control and this has been the one I have been grabbing for. In terms of lasting power, i would say its pretty good for me personally as i find that one dusting of this in a morning to set my foundation will do the trick while im at school (which is usually 6 hours). The colour i have is Translucent 001 as i don't really want any more coverage on top of my foundation. The packaging isnt that great-as you may have spotted on the photo, i have cracked it a little at the bottom, but for £3.99 but i suppose you can't expect much. I also found it it does have a little shimmer in it 

and has a strange scent to it that im not too keen on as it reminds me of old ladies. 

All in all, it does have good oil control and a reasonable lasting power and for the price, it is a pretty decent pressed powder. Perfect for everyday use and nice pigmentation.

overall        7/10