MUA nail varnishes; Essie dupes

For some reason I only just decided to write a blog about the MUA nail varnishes even though I tried them a good couple of months ago. These nail varnishes are supposed to be dupes for Essie, however, I have never tried Essie as I think they're too expensive. Thus, when I saw these little jewel looking so lovely, resembling Essie, and only £1; I had to try it. I chose shade 6 which is a deep red and is perfect for autumn/winter. I wasn't expecting much to be honest considering how inexpensive they are but I was pleasantly surprised; great coverage and the little brush makes the varnish easier to apply. There are many colours available and I think I will be buying more, they may even take over Barry M as my favourite nail varnish brand.....LOL Jkz I love Barry M too much :P

Rimmel London Stay Matte Foundation Review

"Feather light, liquid mousse blends flawlessly for natural-looking, all day shine control.

Silky smooth formula leaves a perfectly matte, baby-soft finish. Lightweight texture

won’t feel heavy or greasy. Minimizes the appearance of pores."

So I tried the Rimmel London Stay Matte Foundation, I swear this is just an updated product...or am I imagining it for some reason??

I have combination skin; oily T-zone and normal cheeks, and I, therefore, need to use foundation that has a matte finish and is oil-free. This is pretty much what this foundation is for. I've been using Maybelline Dream Matte Mouse for years and is always my go-to foundation but it's nice to try something else sometimes; a) to see if there's any difference or if its better, b) to see what the hype is all about. After using this product initially I thought it was ok.....just ok. My skin didn't look shiny, didn't feel heavy and it has a nice coverage....BUT after a few hours I did find my skin to be oily and shiny again which I obviously wasn't very happy with. In conclusion, I think this product is just ok and there's nothing special about. FYI I didn't just try this product just the once, I used it over a few days and every time my skin turned out the same. I guess I'm back to my beloved Dream Matte Mouse....

Rimmel ScandalEyes Thick and Thick Waterproof Eyeliner Review

Before even buying this product I thought it was a great design; eyeliner which is more precise and easy to apply. It also reminded me of a felt tip pen :P .... It was great when I first tried it, it lived up to expectations. It was really easy to apply and can change thickness by rotating the product. The density was great too, no need for re-applying. The big down-fall for me and why I won't buying this again is that it doesn't last very long. On a daily wear basis; it last for ~2-3 months which isn't great considering I have had my Barry M liquid eyeliner for over 6 months and is also cheaper. It also claimed to be waterproof which I'm not so sure is true regarding how easy it was to remove. I think this product would be better suited to those who wear eyeliner on occasion rather than for frequent use. 

Herbal Essences Beautiful Ends: Review

I don't usually get very excited about hair products as I have never found anything that has amazed me. However, I bought the Herbal essences beautiful ends shampoo and conditioner (just because it was on sale and needed some) and this has turned out to be fantastic. I have always loved the scents of herbal essences products but didn't really do anything different compared to other brands but to my surprise, even after the first use, my hair felt so much softer and more manageable. This shampoo and conditioner is perfect as I have dry hair due to straighteners and hair dye, and for the first time in years my hair feel a lot healthier. I will definitely be buying this again and I highly recommend if you have dry hair like mine.

Helen E Waterproof Lip Liner

As the others who got last month's Glossybox, one of the products inside was Helen E waterproof ;ip liner. I have never heard of Helen E and so was curious to try. I have to say the product is very good quality. I have found with previous lip liner experience that they are usually quite drying and I don't find them suitable for me. However, Helen E has changed my mind, not only is it creamy and keeps lipsticks on well, especially my Sleek Vamp, but also can act as a lip colour on its own. The only problem with Helen E is that I think it is quite expensive even though the products are good, I feel like I can easily find dupes for Helen E products at much less of a cost. 

Rimmel London Scandaleyes Lycra Flex Review

After being disappointed in the Benefit They're Real mascara I decided to try the new Scandaleyes Lycra Flex mascara by Rimmel London. I tried it for the first time today and I have to say I really like this. What I like the most about it is that its easily buildable. So whether you want a day time look or a full-on party look, it can be achieved by this mascara. This mascara is also only £4.99 at the moment in Superdrugs. In conclusion, it's affordable but valuable. Well recommended I think. 

Benefit They're Real Mascara Review

After so many people have raved about this I finally got to try it as it came free with Elle magazine. I was really looking forward to giving this a try but unfortunately I didn't like it. Considering this price, I didn't find this any different from other mascaras that are a fraction of the price. My lashes looked the same as usual, no difference. I also found this relatively difficult to remove using my facial wipes and always have residue left of my lashes. Therefore, I am very disappointed in this product. 

Simple kind to skin hydrating light moisturizer review

Since sadly my Elemis moisturizer is coming to an end, it was time to invest in a new one but didn't want to spend more than £10. I have heard people mention the Simple light moisturizer and thought I'd give it a go. I have combination skin; normal on my cheeks but oily on my T-zone so want something that's not too heavy and will help to keep my skin hydrated without making me even more oily than I already am. When I tried it for the first time I wasn't amazed at first but after a few days of usage I really started to enjoy it. It does what it says, its a gentle light moisturizer which is perfect for my skin. Along with my combination skin, my skin is very sensitive to breakouts so I'm very cautious about being skin care products as many of them contain substances that irritate my skin for spot breakage. I chose to try Simple as it is well known to have no harsh chemicals and contains vitamins that are healthy for your skin. When I do buy skin products I like to use those with natural extracts which Simple does have. I have never tried any of their products before but I am very pleased that I did.

In conclusion, I am very happy with this product and would recommend this to someone with similar skin to myself. 

Garnier Moisture Match: Dull skin Review

I tried the Garnier moisture match moisturizer for dull skin today. I thought it was going to be a cream but it was more like a gel. It felt really horrible and sticky when applying to my skin. I really don't like it and my skin feels greasier as the day went on. I really don't recommend this product.