Disappointing Products

Now, I like to keep things cheery and positive on here but I have found a few products have really been disappointing me recently and I thought it is only fair that I share the bad as well as the good. 

All of these products are very popular and I've read so many positive posts about how good they are which is why I think I'm so disappointed in them. Of course everyone's skin is different and what works well for one person may not work so well for someone else so forgive me if I'm about to hate on one of your favourites.

L'oreal True Match Foundation

I had this a few years ago and absolutely loved it. However, they recently re-did the formula and although everyone is saying how much they love the new formula and think it's been improved greatly I could not disagree more. On my skin -which is oily/combination- it just sits on top in a really ugly and cakey way, moves around a lot and seems to disappear quickly as well. One good thing about it is their wide range of shades but other than that I struggle to say anything good.

Benefit Roller Lash

It took me a while to come round to loving They're Real mascara by Benefit so I was hoping that this would be the same when I didn't initially get on with it. But after leaving it a while and coming back to it I am yet to enjoy it. On my lashes it doesn't hold a curl -not many mascara's can do that on my lashes though!- and it doesn't thicken them at all either. For a natural/there's nothing on my lashes look then this would be great but if that was the case then why would you bother wearing it!?

Bourjois Bronzing Powder

If you're a regular to my blog then you may have seen that I've previous blogged about this product when I initially loved it. It's featured in a favourites post which you can read here. But after using it for a wee while the top of the product seems to have worn down in such a way that no product actually comes off anymore. It's really hard to describe -I've tried to show it the best I can in the photo- but if you go into most shops that have a sample of this out then I believe most of them have done the same. I had noticed this before I bought this product but was sucked in by everyone ranting about it and thought maybe the samples were really old/dirty so ignored it. Mistake!

Rant over. Phew! Feel like I've got a lot off my chest now and I promise there won't be a negative post for a good wee while to go!

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Brand Spotlight- Benefit

As with all my other 'Brand Spotlights' this post is dedicated to one brand and contains all the posts I've previously done on different products by that brand. This time the Spotlight is on Benefit!

I've loved Benefit for a long time- as you'll be able to tell as some posts linked below are very old!- and think they are maybe the best for their packaging which is always absolutely adorable. The products themselves are also spot on and in general I've loved them all. 

Here are the products which I've previously blogged about so if there's any product you want to know more about then click below!

• Big Easy BB Cream
• Longwear Powder Eyeshadows
• Posie Tint Lip & Cheek Stain
• Bronze & Dandy Gift Set- which feats 2 lipglosses, dandelion blush and hoola bronzer
• They're Real Mascara
• Mini's- a collection of Benefit mini's including lipglosses, foundations, concealers, mascara etc...an all-rounder really!
• Stay Flawless 15H Primer

What is your favourite Benefit product?

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Empties #9

Empties posts seem to be the most common on my blog so I was going to avoid posting one for a wee while but I noticed that all my empties recently have been very much loved so felt I just had to share just in case you're in the mood to try something new and want something that won't disappoint,

All of these empties I really enjoyed and would recommend. Most of them I've already blogged about because I've loved it so much so will link that below if I have.

• Garnier Body Intensive 7 Days Nourishing Lotion- blog here
• Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water- blog post here
• Simple Soothing Facial Toner- I really enjoyed using this and have already re-purchased. As with all Simple products it's very gentle on the skin and felt very refreshing. I would recommend this if you're looking for a cheap toner to add to your skincare routine and think it would suit all skin types
• The Body Shop Strawberry Shower Gel- I absolutely love all Body Shop bath products as they smell so ridiculously amazing. It works well both in the shower and also in the bath as it does produce a good amount of bubbles! It's soft on the skin and doesn't leave it feeling dry afterwards
• The Body Shop Vitamin E Overnight Serum-In-Oil- blog here
• MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Powder- I love this powder so much that this in actually my second one I've used. It gives a light coverage while setting the make-up underneath beautifully. It doesn't go cakey and still allows a very natural glow to come through while keeping oil under control. At the moment I haven't repurchased this yet as I've got a couple of cheaper powders which I'm trying to use up but I will definitely be getting another one at some point in the future.

And that is all I've used up. I think this is the most successful Empties post I've done in the way that I loved everything and have repurchased most of these products already.

Let me know what has been your favourite empty recently!

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L'oreal Matte Lipgloss

When I saw my feed being filled with good reviews on the new Infallible Mega Gloss I had to investigate. With 25 shades in 5 different textures I was spoilt for choice. But when I got to my local Superdrug the choice was rather limited. However, I love a matte lip so was thrilled when I saw they had one from the matte selection, which led me to pick up this shade- '407 Smoke Me Up'.

On the shelf I wasn't in love with the shade but as soon as I got it on my lips I fell for it. It's the most deep pink/plum colour which is perfect for Autumn/Winter. 

The first thing I noticed was how easy it was to apply. The applicator is a new design which has focused on being more 'huggable' on the lips and distributes a brilliant amount of product so you can easily control it and not go over the top. The second thing I noticed was how accurate the shade of the packaging matched the actual product. This may seem like a silly remark but I constantly find that I pick up lip products loving the colour but find that once it's applied it's completely different.

Once on the lips it sits very comfortably and feels very velvety and soft. It takes a while to settle but once it does I found this very long lasting on me- I have found that if I smile too soon after application then I do find quite a bit of this on my teeth but once it's set there's no problem.

I absolutely love this product and would be very keen to try out the different textures and compare how long they last in comparison! Anyone tried any other shades?

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The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Serum

I can't believe this is yet another post about a product from The Body Shop but when you find a brand  you love, with products that work well for you then you've just gotta share!

My recent discover is this, Vitamin E Moisture Serum. This is the first serum I've ever tried as I've never seen the point of them but after hearing continuously on other blogs/youtubes how much serum's can benefit your skin I wanted to try one out now that the colder months are upon us.

I use this both morning and evenings before my moisturiser and I noticed the affects immediately. It really seemed to help my moisturiser be more...moisturising! After a few days my skin seemed to have come alive and be more naturally 'glowy' and just so healthy looking. 

The texture of the serum is very gel-like and light. It does feel rather wet on the skin but soaks in perfectly. This 30ml bottle is £13 and in my opinion worth every penny. It will also last SO long as half a pump does my whole face generously. 

I always think that when you can notice a difference in your skin when you start/stop using a product then it's doing something right. Therefore, I will continue to use this serum right through Winter and let's face it, probably all the other seasons too as my skin has just improved that much!

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L'oreal Brow Artist Plumper

After not getting on too well with Rimmel's Brow This Way- post here- I was a bit reluctant to try any more brow 'mascaras' but I had heard quite a few good things about L'oreal's Brow Artist Plumper so couldn't resist trying it out and boy am I glad I did!

Unlike the Rimmel version this has an appropriate sized brush which allows a reasonable amount of product to be distributed on the brows and in a more controlled way. If I'm having a lazy day I will use only this on my brows as it gives enough pigmentation to fill in my brows and of course, it being a gel, holds them in place all day. But in my daily routine I fill in my brows with a crayon and then use this to add a more natural voluminous affect while also holding them in place. Unless you go OTT with the application this doesn't feel crispy and really does hold the brows in place.

I have this in the shade 'medium/dark' and find it works well for me...if anything it may be slightly on the dark side but it's the closest I've found to matching my brows. 

The one down side is that it only comes in 2 different shades so it could be hard to find a match but for only £5.99 (Boots) it's worth a shot!

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Autumn OOTD

Recently I was on a wee holiday with my sister in Oban. I took her for her birthday and part of her present was a trip to the Sealife Centre. It was quite a chilly day and I knew we'd be walking around for a while so I wanted to be extremely comfortable and cosy. So I threw on this simple and very Autumnal outfit. (You'll have to excuse the hair- the place we were staying didn't have a shower and I couldn't be bothered using the old jug-in-a-bath technique!)

Cardigan- New Look

Playsuit- Boohoo

Tights- Tesco

Ankle Boots- Primark

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My Red Lip Collection

At this time of year a red lip is definitely high in demand. I have definitely been reaching into mine more often recently so I thought I would share my collection of red lip products.

I'm not going to do a review of every product but I've done previous posts on a few already which I'll link and if there's any you're curious about without a link already just let me know in the comments below! The list is pictured above in clockwise direction starting at the top (12 0'clock).

• Maybelline ColorDrama in '410 Fab Orange'- post here
• Sportsgirl Pout About It in 'Heart Breaker' (an Australian Brand)
• Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in '240 Striking Spectaculaire'- post here
• Collection Deluxe in '01 Prohibition'
• Topshop Lip Bullet in 'Joyride'
• Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate in '01 Red Nose Red'- post here
• Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in '035 Candy Apple'
• Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate in '107'

And that is it! All the red lip products in my collection. Are there any I'm missing?!

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