June favourites...

Urban Decay naked basics

Makeover Essentials bronzing face powder (read my review here)

Benefit Fake Up concealer

VO5 dry texturising spray (read my review here)

Bioderma (erm WOW how have I only just purchased this little beauty??!!)

Nuxe Reve de Miel lip balm (probably the only lip balm I'll ever buy ever again)

VO5 miracle oil concentrate hair oil

Benefit Porefessional (I desperately need a new tube of this I'm squeezing the very last bit out now!)

Rimmel Apocolips in Stellar

Maybelline Master Precise liquid liner

What has everyone else been loving this month?

Loves

xxx

Weekly review...Revlon PhotoReady Perfecting Primer....

I'm not one for a primer, I'll be honest with you. I always feel like I SHOULD, but never really find that they make much of a difference (with the exception of Benefit Porefessional but some of us can't justify the price tag so save it for 'special occasions'). I always have one on the go, though, just in case I feel the need to 'prime' of a morning. I picked this one up from the lady who stands on my local market selling amazing makeup and silly cheap prices. I think I paid £6 for this which is about half it's RRP. Bargain. 

It's a pale pink in colour, with a faint iridescent shimmer to it. The shimmer is subtle, like the foundation,  and to be honest I don't notice it when it's under foundation. The formula is quite 'liquidy' compared to most primers I've tried, is really easy to blend, and has a slightly chalky feeling when it's applied. This isn't a bad thing though, and I think it's what makes it more of a matt finish. 

I like it. My makeup stays put, I don't get too oily, it smells nice, it's not shimmery on the skin. Basically it's everything you'd want from a primer. You get 27ml of product which I think is a fair amount for such a thin consistency, as a little goes a long way. Hard to say if I'd re-purchase this again as I could probably quite happily go without primer in my daily makeup routine, but this has impressed me!

Has anyone else tried this primer?

Loves

xxx

March monthly empties....

Another good month for empties!

Products I re-purchased: I had a back up of the Botanics eye make-up remover, I'm a big big fan of this stuff. I also had a back up of my deodorant and Vitamin E moisturiser like every month. I re-purchased my Rimmel tan too - this is just a night out staple to give my legs a bit of colour! I actually finished a foundation this month which I was thrilled with! And even though I've got quite a stash of foundations sitting in a draw, I went back to Bourjois and re-purchased healthy mix which is quite something considering I hated it when I first bought it!

Products I've changed: You might be able to see the tiny stub of a Mac Kohl eyeliner pencil in Smoulder on the right hand side of the pic...this is my fourth re-purchase of this and sadly my last. I've got a spare sat in my draw and I will use it up when the occasion suits but it's definitely no longer my favourite kohl pencil, it's been blown out of the water by the Soap and Glory pencil which I did a review on here. Also, as much as I loved the Witch primer, I've recently purchased the new Revlon photo ready primer which I'll be doing a review on soon and so far I'm loving. 

Finally the last thing of note is the Str-Vectin eye cream. This stuff is INCREDIBLE! I got it in a GlossyBox ages ago and literally can't praise it highly enough, apart from the hefty £45 price tag so unfortunatly have had to settle for a cheaper alternative. One day though, I'll definitely be re-buying this! 

Anyone else had a successful empties month?

Loves

xxx

Weekly Review: Witch skin clearing primer...

So for my first weekly review (I'm going to make sure I review one amazing product I've been obsessed with every week), I'm going to tell you about my new discovery....this miracle product....

I've recently started introducing primer into my everyday makeup routine, and my usual Benefit Porefessional, despite being fab for a night time look, is a bit too chalky and matt for a daytime look. I was just casually wandering the isles in Superdug looking for a new face mask and I spotted the Witch naturally clear range that really caught my eye. When I was younger I used to absolutely love the Witch foaming face wash and the blue zingy blemish stick, so wondered what other little treats they'd bought out since those days....it turns out, quite a lot!

It's a cute little bottle, 30ml so it's small enough to fit in your makeup bag but lasts ages, especially for the bargain of £6.99. It has a little pump dispenser so easy to apply and not messy at all. I've been using it with just my fingers like a moisturiser then popping my healthy mix foundation over the top. Even with the battering my skin got in the HOT weather last week, my makeup was still pretty 'there' by the end of the day. I didn't think that was a fair test though as nothing is every going to stay put and matt on your skin in that weather, so over the weekend and today I've used it, and not only has my makeup looked fresh and new all day, I looked 'glowing' without looking greasy! 

I've been using it instead of moisturiser in the morning so it's great as a bit of a timer saver, and even though there's not the strong witch hazely smell (thank goodness, I like it but I wouldn't want it under my nose all day!) it makes my skin feel fresh and clear as soon as I put it on. It claims to work as a barrier against makeup too, to stop pores getting blocked, and although I'm not prone to spotty skin usually anyway, I have noticed it's evened out the skin tone a bit around my nose and chin where I get a slight red coloration due to makeup aggravating me. 

All in all, I absolutely LOVE this, mainly because it skips out a stage in my makeup this morning, it keeps my makeup fresh all day, creates a barrier between my skin and makeup to stop breakouts, and is a great little bargain. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great priced primer that won't make your makeup feel too heavy and 'cakey' and that helps your skin!

Have any of you tried any of the other Witch anti-blemish cosmetics range? What else would you recommend? 

Loves

xxx