Guess who's back? Sorry for the absence, I can't believe it's been almost two weeks since I last posted! If you read my last post, you'll know i've moved away to university! I had a lot of worries I said in that post, but thankfully, most of them were really silly, and i'm loving it so far! (However, I haven't actually started classes yet, and i'm in pretty much 9-5 every day, so lets see how much I enjoy university life after the classes start!) Anyway, I have another review for you, and it's all about a new staple in my skincare routine, the "De-Stressing Aloe Vera Mud Mask" from Superdrug.
The packaging is simple, but really clean and modern looking.  I  really like it, and can't fault it at all. I am a huge fan of the mint green colour as well.
As it is an aloe-vera mud mask, I expected it to be very soothing on the skin, and I was not disappointed. It was so cool, and felt so nice on my skin.
The application itself is reasonably easy, but a little bit messy, as I find all face masks are. The first time I put this on I put it too close to my eyes, so it really stung, but the second time it worked a dream.
This mask has to be left on for between 12-15 minutes, and it hardens. Unlike most hardening face masks, this was really easy to get off after with a face cloth, and my face felt so smooth. I was so impressed. The only downside was that my face was super red, but that died down within an hour or so. The next day, I felt like my skin looked more awake, and surprisingly, my blemishes were reduced quite significantly.
It's a bargain at only £2.50 (yes, really) and I will most definitely be repurchasing this once mine runs out, as it really is great, especially for the price. (I can't afford to be forking out on expensive face masks now that i'm a student!) I would 100% recommend this for anyone and everyone. I have sensitive combination skin and it worked perfectly fine on me. Has anyone else tried any of Superdrug's face masks? Let me know!

"Even for sensitive skin Removes makeup, cleanses and soothes. No rinsing. Face, eyes, lips - no perfume. Hypoallergenic Dermatologically and ophthalmologically tested 400ml=200 uses"

"Is Garnier Micellar water for me? Yes, if you are looking for an efficient and easy to use product that cleanses and removes makeup gently in one step. Why is it different? Micellar Cleansing Water is an easy way to remove makeup, soothe and hydrate the face, eye area, and lips, in 1 step without rinsing. How does it work? For the first time, Garnier introduces the Micellar technology in an all-in-one cleanser. Like a magnet, the cleansing agents capture and lift away dirt from the skin. No need to rub to remove impurities and make-up. The Result: Perfectly cleansed and refreshed skin without rubbing or rinsing. Micellar Cleansing Water has a soothing and fragrance free formula that suits all skin types, even sensitive. Micellar Cleansing Water comes in a generous 400ml format for up to 200 uses. How do I use it? Apply the product to a cotton pad and wipe the face, eyes and lips. No rinsing required."

Recently, Makeup Rumours kindly gave me a £10 voucher to use on their online shop. I wasn't familiar with the brand, but with prices starting from just £1, I was eager to try them out.
I picked up a few bits and bobs from the "Pink Tease" range, and I thought i'd show you what I got, and what I thought of them all.
Overall, I thought the website is relatively easy to navigate, and it was super quick delivery, I got it the next day! The one thing I hate is the packaging, I think it looks really tacky, particularly the writing. And, on the lipsticks the writing changes, which I really don't like. That's just a personal thing though, don't let that put you off though, the product are pretty great!



After Dark Eyeshadow Palette "Shade 1" - £1
I think the swatches really speak for themselves in this case. They are so pigmented. I'll admit, I was super shocked when I swatched them, as considering this was only a mere £1, I wasn't expecting it to be great. I was proved wrong.
Aside from the packaging, I really can't fault this product. Every single shade is really wearable bth for daytime and evenings, which is great for me, as I rarely wear anything other than neutral colours on my eyes. Another great thing is that the darkest brown shade is perfect for my eyebrows. I've not had any problems with fall down, and the eyeshadow stayed put on my eyes all day.
If you're interested, you can buy it here.




Glitz Eyeshadow Palette in "Shade 2" - £1
Once again, you just need to look at the swatch too see how amazing this palette is. The colours are so shimmery both in the palette, and once they've been swatched, and I think they'll be amazing for nights out, or special occasions. I especially love the metallic purple colour (third colour along in the swatch) which I think will add a bit of colour to my eyes, but not too much. Again, very wearable shades. Also, sometimes I really struggle to take off glitter shadows, but these were an absolute breeze to get off.
You can purchase it here!



Dazzle Eye Shadow Palette in "Shade 1" - £1
There isn't much else I can say about this palette except that it's just as good as the previous two. Really pigmented (except the white), really wearable, doesn't smudge, no falldown, and an absolute bargain at only £1! I am so impressed with these.
You can pick it up here



Nail Varnish in "Shade 14" - £1
I also picked up one nail varnish, and I am overall impressed. It's an absolutely beautiful colour, although not what it looks like in the bottle. After two coats it was completely opaque, and this stuff dries seriously super fast. One downside is the smell, it's so overpowering, I had to open all my windows in my room to try and get rid of the smell, it stinks! Also, the lid on mine is broken. The black covering comes off if I pull at the lid, leaving a small screw cap.
However, i've had this on my nails for three days now, and it's not chipped, whihc, for £1, I think is pretty amazing.
You can get this gorgeous polish here!

(l-r) Shade 5, Shade 2, Shade 19, Shade 17, Shade 15, Shade 11

Lipsticks - £1
Finally, I went a bit lipstick crazy, and I picked up six. (oops!) But, when they were only £1, I really couldn't resist.  I wasn't sure what to expect from them, but I was not disappointed!
These are my favourite purchases from Makeup Revolution, because quite frankly, they are amazing. Look at the swatches! They speak for themselves really. They're so pigmented, they glide on the lips, and they last for a really long time without going flaky. They also have quite a diverse shade range, and they have colours to suit everyone. I especially like shade 17.
One problem I had was that as you can see, one of my lipsticks is squashed. I took the lid off it, and it caught on the lipstick, and that happened. I definitely think the packaging could be a lot better, but like I mentioned, I can't complain really, as it is only one pound.
One thing I really hate is the smell. It smells really tacky, but if you can get past that, they they really are absolutely amazing, and if you have to pick up one thing from this brand, definitely make sure it's the lipsticks!
You can pick them up as follows:
Shade 5
Shade 2
Shade 19
Shade 17
Shade 15
Shade 11

Overall I am really impressed with this brand, and I will definitely be checking out more of their things, and I definitely think you should too.

I've had this product on my 'reviews to do' list for quite some time now, but for some reason, I haven't got round to it... Until now!
Being a huge lover of the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer, when I spotted this in Boots, on offer for £3.99 (yes, you read that right!) I decided I needed it in my life. I had really high hopes for it, as the concealer of the same name has been a staple in my makeup bag for years now, but I have to say, I was a little disappointed. Read on to find out why.
I'll start with the packaging. I think it looks really cheap, and quite frankly, not very nice. I know it is a cheap brand, and image isn't the main aspect of a product, but I still think it's important. However, the writing doesn't rub off on this, unlike the concealer, which is a good thing! I am really happy that this is has a pump, because I really hate foundations without a pump.
Much like the concealer, the foundation claims to last 16 hours, give flawless coverage, minimise imperfections and be oil free. Unlike the concealer, I dont find all of these to be true. I think it is definitely oil free, as I have oily skin, and it did help make it look matte. It definitely doesn't last 16 hours, more like 3 or 4, which isn't that great for a foundation in my opinion. I don't mind having to top up my makeup, but I really don't want to have to top up my foundation. I think it has quite a high coverage, and it definitely hid redness, and small spots, but it did sit quite strange on my skin. I needed to be quite sparing, otherwise it just looked quite cakey.
Another thing is that it dries super fast. Almost too fast. I usually put a couple of dots arund my face, and blend them in, but with this foundation, if I did that it left a mark of foundation if I didn't blend it quick enough. To solve that, I just put it on parts of my face at a time, so I can't really complain.
The shade range is pretty bad, in the Boots I went in, they only had four shades. However, I was really lucky in that the shade suited my skin really well. It looks quite orange in the swatch, but once blended on my face it doesn't look orange at all.
This foundation retails foor £5.99 (get it here), and I think it's a really great price, but i'm not sure i'd buy it again. This might just be my skin, so I think it's definitely worth a try, if you see it on offer, as it might work better for you!
Thanks for reading.

Hey everyone, so i'm back from my holiday! It was a great two weeks away, so relaxing, I managed to read a tonne of books, and I met so many amazing people! I'm quite sad to be home, but at least it's nice weather in Scotland! I'm back with a review of a product i've been reaching for quite a bit over the past couple of weeks, and it became an absolute staple on holiday! It's the Sleek Eyebrow Stylist.

I've struggled with my eyebrows for years. They're really quite bushy, but quite sparse in areas. One eyebrow is also a little bit higher than the other, which makes them always look uneven. I've been using the Beauty UK High Brows Kit, but i'm still not 100% happy with the result. I heard the hype surrounding the Soap and Glory Brow Archery kit, but it's been sold out in my local Boots for weeks and weeks. I'd read that the Sleek version was pretty similar, so I picked it up just before my holiday, as I really didn't want to be fussing about with a powder, and a brow gel, and an eyebrow brush, I wanted all this together (read: i'm lazy), and that's exactly what I got!

I absolutely love the packaging of this product, it's really light, compact, simple, and (ahem) sleek! I just love Sleek packaging in general, in my opinion, the simpler the better.
Despite having really dark brown hair, I chose to go with the shade medium, as in the past, the 'dark brown' shades have been too dark for me. I was glad I picked this colour, as it's honestly the perfect match for me!
The wax needs warmed up a little bit before the product is visible, but once it's warmed up, it glides on my brows beautifully. The angled end makes it super easy to get a really nice brow shape. I like to use it flat for the front of my brows, and use the point to get finer strokes for the ends of my brows.
The little spooly (is that how you spell it?) is great. I use it before I do my eyebrows to get all the hairs going the right direction, and I also use it after i've applied the product to blend it out and make it less harsh.
The product itself lasts a really long time. I've used it in Menorca, where it's usually around 30 degrees Celsius, and it didn't sweat off my face! I didn't even use a brow gel, so I was surprised it lasted so long! Another good thing was that I went in the sea one day, and I had my brows done, and it stayed put on my eyebrows.
I'm so impressed with this product, it's made doing my eyebrows really really easy, and it now only takes me the best part of a minute to do them, in comparison t a good five minutes before!
I honestly can't rave about this product enough, it's absolutely amazing, and if you're like me, and struggle with your brows,  would 100% recommend this product!
It's also really affordable, as it's only £5.99! An absolute bargain! You can purchase it here if you're interested.