Hellooo guys! Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy New
Year and Happy Australia Day! Wow, I haven’t blogged for absolutely ages, which
I apologise for! So, this is my first post since I’ve finished school and so
many things have happened over my 3 month holiday! It would literally take a
novel for me to tell you everything that’s happened! So...I’m going to leave you
wondering! Anyway, I’m going to get straight back into it and do a ‘Favourites’
post, this edition is going to include drugstore makeup products I’ve really
enjoyed using these past couple of months! I hope you enjoy!
RIMMEL- Wake Me up Foundation
Rimmel’s ‘Wake Me Up’ foundation is amazing for everyday use!
I had actually held off from buying it since it came out as I thought I’ve
already got so many foundations and I don’t need any more. However, my inner ‘shopaholic’
side came through and I just had to purchase it! As soon as I applied it, I
knew I was going to absolutely love it! As the bottle reads, it literally does make
you look ‘woken up’! Instantly after applying I could notice my skin was
glowing and radiant. The coverage I would say is medium, which is really perfect
for everyday use, when you don’t want to look like you’ve got a face full of
makeup! Once applied on your skin, it does appear to have tiny bits of shimmer in
it, this isn’t extreme, but it does assist in the glowing effect the foundation
promotes. The foundation also has SPF 15, which is perfect for everyday use as
it is protects your skin from the harsh rays of the sun.
REVLON- Photoready Cream Blush
Revlon’s Cream blush from their Photoready range is a really
beautiful product! The colour I purchased is called ‘Flushed Rougissant’, number
200. I love the fact that it is a cream blush because it leaves a really
natural finish, whereas a powered blush can tend to leave a caked, layered
finish on the skin. In the container the colour looks bright fuschia, however
on the cheeks it looks like a really subtle, pretty colour. I also find the
packaging really easy for travelling as it is very compound and as you can
apply it with your fingers there is no need for a blush brush!
COVERGIRL- Intense Shadow Blast
Covergirl’s Intense Shadow Blast Primer has been a must have
for me lately! The colour I purchased is 810. This Primer is absolutely magic!
I don’t usually wear primers on my eyelids, as my eyeshadow’s usually last
throughout the day. However, since purchasing this product, I’ve never gone
back to my old ways. Every day I apply a smear with the dome applicator that it
comes with, and then with my ring finger I wipe it across my entire eyelid.
This then leaves a really thin shimmery base. I’ve noticed that since using
this product that it has enhanced the colours of my eyeshadow’s, and it does
last throughout the day with no smudges.
REVLON- Just Bitten Kissable, Balm Stain
Revlon’s Balm stain from the Just Bitten Kissable range has
proven itself to be my all time favourite everyday lip product. I purchased the
colour ‘Romantic’, number 045. Depending on how you apply it this colour can be
used for a night out, to just everyday use. In the daytime I apply a thin layer
and then rub it into my lips, this gives a really natural lip colour. Then for
a night time look, I apply it heavily all over my lips, this gives a really dramatic
look for going out at night. It also smells amazinggg, like mint candy canes, mmm! As it is balm stain, it does feel very moisturising
on your lips and lasts throughout the day. The applicator makes it incredibly
easy to apply, even without a mirror!
MAYBELLINE- Eye Studio
Maybelline’s Eye Studio gel pot
eyeliner is a really great product! Firstly I thought I’d say I’ve always been a
liquid eyeliner person and I’ve always been a little bit hesitant and scared to
use the gel. However, I thought I would go out a purchase myself gel pot eyeliner;
I decided to go with this one because I had heard really good reviews! It came
with its own little brush to apply it with, however I use my ‘Nude, by nature’
angled brush instead as I find it easier. So far I can’t say enough how much I’ve been
enjoying using this product. You can use it to just thicken up your lash line,
or you can create a really dramatic winged effect for a night out. I’ve been
wearing this throughout the hot Australian summer, and I was really impressed
that it had managed to stay all day without any smudges. So if any eyeliner is
able to do that, in my books it deserves an A+!
