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BEAUTY: INTRODUCING RIMMEL LONDON'S NEW INSTA COLLECTION


I was so excited to receive these goodies in the post last week! Rimmel have released their new make-up range to get you Insta-ready! You will have no problem getting the perfect selfie now!


There's so many different products in the new range, contour sticks, setting powder, concealer palettes and much more. I thought i'd go through a few of the new products and introduce you to the new range. I have only used a couple of bits so far so will review them in a few weeks once i've given them all a go!

I have been loving the #Insta Fix & Matte powder, it works really well on my skin. I've been using it to set and mattify my foundation. It isn't cakey as it's a translucent powder. You can build it up easily and I don't need to retouch through the day.

I haven't tried the Contour sticks yet but I did swatch the light shade and it's a lovely warm toned shade and gorgeous highlight. They are very creamy and easy to blend out! Very excited to try.

I'm so excited to try the Fix & Go fixing spray as i've only ever used the Urban Decay All Nighter spray. This is a 2 in 1 primer and fixing spray which sounds so good! At £6.99 this is a bargain!! I hope its good! The packaging is fab and it's a decent size bottle.

The range also includes the #Insta Flawless skin tint, concealer palettes and a conceal and correct palette. The whole range is really affordable and on 3 for 2 right now at Superdrug so check it out.





* These products are all PR Samples, I have not been paid for this feature, All opinions are my own.

BEAUTY: RIMMEL SUPER GEL NAIL POLISH


Today I thought i'd share the latest release from Rimmel. They have just released their new Super Gel Polishes and have some gorgeous shades. I haven't used them yet so can't fully review them but I just thought i'd share the new release.

It's a two-step process so you paint the colour on first and follow with a top coat for superior colour and shine that lasts for up to 14 days. Easy to apply, it dries like a regular nail polish, no UV lamps needed.

Super Gel has a patented Gel Colour System that uses natural light curing technology to deliver high-shine nails in the comfort of your own home.

No UV lamp is needed so is so easy to use and get gorgeous gel effect nails. 

They have some gorgeous shades, my favourites are Purple splash and Coral queen! I can't wait to give these ago! I love having summery nails! 


 As usual Rimmel products are on 3 for 2 in Boots so head on over and check out these what beautiful shades they have brought out just in time for the summer. So go and check out these gorgeous shades and i'll review them once i've given them a go! 



REVIEW: RIMMEL VOLUME SHAKE MASCARA


If you haven't seen this new release from Rimmel where have you been? I've seen this mascara all over social media and i've even seen adverts on TV for it.

I've been using this for about a month now and thought i'd share my experience with it.

This is the Rimmel Volume Shake mascara and its a very new concept for mascara as inside is a patent-pending shaker which refreshes the volumising formula whenever it's needed. So you shake it to keep it fresh.

It's a clump free mascara and creates volume, and due to the shake technology lasts a really long time, so you won't have to throw it out because it's dried up.

I think the shake technology is a really good idea and I hate it when your mascara dries up and you know theres still loads left. I don't feel that this mascara really gives great volume and I think it's because you need an element of clump/dry mascara to get a really good volume. I like long and thick lashes and this is a much more natural lash. I think the texture is a little too watery for me and I would prefer a little bit of clump/thickness to the lash.

I know everyone is different and alot of people love a more natural less clumpy look when it comes to mascara but this just isn't for me. I will continue to use it as I don't think it's that bad but I wouldn't repurchase this.




* this is a pr sample, I have not been paid for this feature.

BEAUTY: RIMMEL BROW THIS WAY


Sorry i've been a bit quiet recently, i've got lots going on right now. I'm working part time but doing a few extra hours at work, i'm also going to the gym and i've started making handmade cards with my spare time. I haven't had much time to blog and i've been struggling with what to blog about. I'm going to start writing more beauty product reviews. Today I thought i'd go through my new brow routine which includes the latest release from Rimmel which is their Brow This Way brow filling powder product.*

Brow this way is a 3 in 1 soft brow powder. It's so easy to use, the applicator is so good. It lasts really well. The staying power is really good and it lasts all day. I've been using the NYX Micro Brow pencil to outline my brows and then using the Brow This Way powder to fill my brows. You don't need alot of powder. You don't need to press it hard as a good amount of product comes out. As I said its really easy to use. I have been using the Soap and Glory Archery Brow Fibre Gel to set. I've actually recently repurchased this as it's so good. I've been using the Medium Brown Brow This Way and this is a good shade, it's possibly a little dark for me but the blonder shade was too light. They also do it in a black, blonde and dark brown ( my mom pinched the dark brown)

I am really impressed with the Brow This Way Powder, it's so easy to use and it makes my brows look sooo good! I've taken a before and after picture below so check that out to see how good my brows look.







*This post contains pr samples.

SUMMER: WHAT MAKE UP I'M TAKING ON MY HOLIDAY



EEEK LESS THAN A WEEK TO GO!! 

I'm off to Turkey in just under a week and I have to say i'm so excited to get away from the UK and the rubbish weather! I thought i'd share my holiday make up bag and what i'm taking to turkey with me. 

Since I took these photos I have picked up a few extra bits but this is the main bulk of products that will be coming with me. First up my base products, i'll be bringing my favourite concealer which is Collection, lasting perfection in the shade fair. Nars Sheer Glow* for the evening. I picked up a Rimmel BB cream yesterday for the daytime. For my contour i'm bringing my Becca highlighter in Champagne Pop and the Collection contour kit which is such a handy little product. The Bronzer is a gorgeous shade and the highlight side is a really lovely shade which I use under my eye to set my concealer to brighten the eye area. I've also popped my trusty faithful Clarins Bronzer *as this is one of my favourite bronzers for whilst i'm on holiday and you can use a really big brush and give yourself a little bit of colour all over your body. 

Lip Products! I haven't gone crazy with lip products, i'll be bringing my Clarins comfort lip oil *for in the day and then i've picked out a couple of liquid lipsticks, this Maybelline Vivid Matte Lip which is a lovely pinky nude and one of the Revlon Matte HD lip colours in a nude/ pink shade too. I'm also bringing this Sexy Mother Pucker Matte Lipstick* in this gorgeous red shade as i'm loving matte lips right now! I will also be bringing Mac Velvet Teddy and I might pick up a lipstick in Duty Free, what shall I go for? 

A few other bits that i'm taking along include my trusty faithfull eye liner, Rimmel Exaggerate liner in black and my NYX brow pencil. I will also be bringing Glow by Topshop which is a really good multi-use product which I use as a highlight on my brow bone and cupids bow but it's a handy eye-shadow too. Another trusty faithfull is the Urban Decay Potion Primer in Sin, this is a gorgeous eye primer and you can wear it alone or apply your eyeshadow over the top for a gorgeous colour and really good staying power. I'm going to be using my Stila palette whilst i'm away as it has a really good mixtures of mattes and shimmers and has a really good selection of shades. 

A few new things i'm going to try whilst i'm in Turkey include the Maybelline Colossal mascara and the new Soap and Glory Archery Volu-Boost* to give my brows more definition. I'm also going to try the new Soap and Glory WonderBronze* which is a bronzer in a stick, i've had a little play and I love it so far! 

I tend to wear a little bit of bb cream in the day and fill my brows in and then do my make up on the evening, what are your must have staples for your holiday make up bag? 












* this post contains some pr samples, this post is my own words and opinions and I have not been paid for this post. Pr samples are marked with an (*)asterisk. 

BEAUTY: MY HOLYGRAIL BEAUTY PRODUCTS



As a beauty blogger I get sent alot of products to review and I also hear about alot of products via other bloggers and like to try them for myself however I have a few products that I always go back to and repurchase or I stick to so I thought i'd share some of my holygrail products and see what you think. 

I mentioned the Lee Stafford Bleach Blondes range recently when I was reviewing the Lee Stafford Coco Loco range. I have repurchased the Bleach Blondes shampoo and conditioner and the everyday shampoo a couple of times now. The range is really good at keeping those brassy tones out. The range is really affordable and if like me you have warm tones coming through then you need to get your hands on this one. Selected Lee Stafford products are on 2 for £10 right now at Boots 

I bought my first Urban Decay Naked Palette a while ago now and Clint bought me another for Christmas last year, I reach for this palette all the time. It's so easy to use and really versatile. You can create so many different eye looks and the quality is amazing, for £38 you get 12 amazing shades, a mixture of mattes and shimmers. They blend so easily aswell making them great for beginners. 

If you have been following my blog for a long time then you will have seen the Rimmel Exaggerate eye liner time and time again. It's my favourite eye liner, I have really sensitive eyes and I know I get on with this one and i've never had any issues, I find it really easy to apply and it's really affordable. I've been repurchasing this for years now. 

Mac Velvet Teddy is worth the hype, I promise you! It's creamy, it's the perfect nude. I always reach for Velvet Teddy. It's one of my favourite lipsticks and i'm so glad I picked it up. I know that as soon as mine is all gone that I'll have to repurchase it. 

Lasting Perfect concealer by Collection is one of my all time favourites. I always have one, even if i'm trying others, I recently gave the Urban Decay Naked concealer a try but will always have a Lasting Perfection in my stash. 

The Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish is my all time favourite I have done numerous reviews here, here and here  it's my go to cleanser, I always have one in my bathroom and go back to it time and time again. 

I've included Bioderma because I won a years supply of Bioderma and I think once i've ran out I will have to repurchase it as it's become a must have in my routine. I always reach for Bioderma for a first cleanse before I do my main cleanse. 














BEAUTY : MY EVERYDAY MAKE UP



I've been working alot recently so my make ups been pretty boring, just an everyday make up look so I thought i'd share some of my favourite everyday products.

I like to start with my base so right now i'm using the Vichy Dermablend foundation in Porcelain* as my everyday foundation, it's good coverage and really easy to use. It blends so easily which is great for when your in a hurry in the morning. I like that this is a little lighter than my usual foundations because it looks really natural. I'm using the Urban Decay Naked skin concealer to hide any blemishes and then the Collection Lasting Perfection concealer for under my eyes to cover those dark circles.

Contour and highlight. I pretty much reach for this Nars Limited Edition palette, inside is the Laguna Bronzer which is perfect for everyday as its a matte ashy shade and then I have a choice of Blushers and the highlight all together again making my routine faster.

My favourite mascara right now, but it's nearly all gone is the Make Up Forever Smoky Lash *, it gives you nice fluffy smokey lashes. I love it. wish just a couple of strokes my lashes are long but full. I'm still loving the Topshop Kohl liner, I struggle as my eyes are sensitive but this is a lovely creamy liner, it lasts a good few hours and is a bargain. And another trusty faithful is the Rimmel Exaggerate eyes liquid liner, I only buy this liquid liner, I find it easy to apply and again I know my eyes won't react to it.

For my brows i'm using a mixture of the NYX Micro brow pencil, I picked up some NYX bits from The Clothes Show and now you can get it from Selfridges yay!! I'm also still loving the Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade to fill my brows in.

The Urban Decay Smoky palette is my new go to palette for everyday and there's so many shades to choose from.

And my favourite everyday lip colour is still Velvet Teddy from Mac, which I will need to repurchase soon as mine is looking a little worse for wear.









REVIEW: NAILBOX


Nailbox is a monthly subscription service. Each month they send out a selection of nail polishes which are a variety of brands and shades. They have a few different package selections so you can choose to pay monthly or you can choose to pay for 3,6 or 9 months. 

The box I received included in my opinion a great selection of brands and shades. First up is one of the Rimmel 60 seconds polishes, in the shade Lucky Lilac, going from spring to summer makes lilac a perfect shade, its easy to apply and a great finish. 

Next is Nicole by Opi in Alex by the Books which is a gorgeous mint shade again a perfect spring to summer colour. Opi are a really popular nail polish brand and they usually retail at £7.99 each so £15 a month for 4 polishes is a bargain already. 

Next is an Essie polish in Status Symbol which is a lovely bright pink. A really versatile shade, a great colour for any collection. The essie polishes again are really popular and retail at about £6 or £7 each. 

Finally the Orly Color Blast in fiery orange which is a gorgeous orange glitter shade. Orly is another popular nail polish brand and well know for their great quality. The glitter polish was easy to apply and looked great even after just one coat! I applied it onto a clean nail but I think you could apply it over another colour. 

Overall i'm really impressed with the Nailbox subscription. For just £15* a month you get 4 great nail polishes that are worth well more than £15. They have put alot of thought into the brands and the shades they have picked which is great!

The next box is the July Box which is being despatched the 22nd July and is called Tropical Treats! You can subscribe here at www.Nailbox.co.uk










*this is a pr sample, my review is honest and truthful. I have not been paid for this post.