Monthly favourites- November edition.

Hey guys!

This month I decided I wanted to use up a bit of the make up I just had lying around and try some new bits so of course I came across a couple of bits and bobs that I've decided are worthy to be shared as my monthly faves! My first favourite is a No.7 instant radiance foundation, admittedly I only recently purchased this so it is a bit of a cheat but since buying it I've fallen in love with it (maybe it's just a crush but at the moment in my books it is the dogs b******s) It gives me enough coverage without making me look heavy duty* ( *like I applied my foundation with a shovel). I'll give it a bit more testing but a review will be coming soon.

To accompany the no.7 foundation I have used the Burberry luminous fluid base in fresh glow nude radiance no.01. Originally I thought this was a primer but I have been told that it can be worn as a foundation, now for me the coverage is far too sheer but for those of you who have amazing skin this will be ideal! It gives a gorgeous subtle glow and mixed in with a foundation it makes an amazing finish. I love dewy foundations and this just adds a great touch. I have used it a couple of times with the no.7 foundation and I still think it works amazingly even though the no.7 foundation is dewy alone. I want to do a full review on this because it's a gorgeous product that should definitely get more hype.

Essence have recently become more available near me having a stand at Wilkinsons. The tube on this mascara is definitely what attracted me to buy it in the first place. Unlike other mascara's the packaging on this one is similar to a toothpaste tube so that you definitely get the most product for your money. It lengthens, volumises and darkens my lashes which is exactly what I look for in a mascara. The wand it bristles not plastic. This doesn't give me clumpy lashes but does give me a full lashes look but unbelievably natural. This has definitely been one of the top products I have tried this month and as soon as I run out I'm going to buy another.

Essentially my next favourite is brown eyeliner but the one I have been using is a limited edition Mac pear glide intense eyeliner in the shade 'Lord it up' from the Archie's girls collection. Collection, Gosh, Maybelline all do great brown eyeliners but this month I have been using this one and would say of you could get your hands on it somewhere then definitely give it a go. The formula glides on and is super smooth. It's a gorgeous warm brown that looks great with blue eyes. It is very comparable to the Urban Decay 24 hour glide on pencils, it lasts a good 6 hours+ and doesn't irritate my slightly sensitive eyes. My only fault on this eyeliner is sharpening it, I always end up wasting so much product. But if I ever run out I'd try and get hold of this one again.

A Bloggers favourite is next; the Bourjois delice de poudre duo- also known as the chocolate bronzer, Bourjois released this version which includes a highlighter. The bronzer is simply a great shade for lighter skin tones and would even be great on medium/ slightly darker skin tones. It isn't muddy, blends well and easy and doesn't break me out. I couldn't ask for anymore than that! But the highlighter is just as good, it's definitely not as amazing as some highlighters I own but it is good and gives a subtle but natural sheen. It's incredibly affordable and is much better than some high end bronzers that I have previously tried.

Another Essence product I have been enjoying is the XXXL long-lasting lipgloss in the shade 06 soft nude. Firstly I wouldn't describe this at a lipgloss but as something similar to the Bourjois velvet matte lipstick thing's. I would even go as far as to compare it to the famous Sephora version. I picked a nude colour because I've recently taken to the nude lip look but they do also have a bright red shade that I'll definitely have to pick up. The applicator isn't my favourite shape but then again it works. This shade is very Kylie Jenner/ 90's brown nude lip. The consistency is great and I'm loving wearing it for less vibrant more chilled out days.

The Maybelline jelly glow blushers were massively hyped by bloggers across the pond when they were released, not so much for their practicality but because they had an unusual texture, you can actually move the blush around in the pan without creating massive gauges or marks in the product. It is gimmicky but I like it. I actually found this one in T.K. Maxx and it has superb pigmentation. It's a great colour for my skin tone and ideal for transitioning into winter. It is a dusky dark pink. The colour stays on my cheeks all day and is easy to apply with my Real Techniques brush. If I see any other colours I'll be sure to pick them up.


I could go on about loads of products this month but I'll leave it there for today, I hope to upload a few reviews in the next couple of weeks so keep your eyes peeled!
Thank you for taking a look, hope you enjoyed it.
Cam xxxx

The Colossal GO EXTREME VOLUM' Mascara Review!

Hey guys!

Maybelline's The colossal mascara is my all time favourite so when they release a mascara in the same range I HAVE to try it! So they've released the Colossal GO EXTREME VOLUM'! and I've given it a good testing. I love the original colossal mascara because the brush is ideal, the bristles are a good length and a great shape, having relatively small eyes I find it hard not to get mascara all over my eyelids but like the original this baby is doing a great job at sticking to my lashes and not all over my face! The brush is definitely one I've seen before but I like it, it's rounded a bit like a rugby ball. The wand is an extreme volume double wand, in all honesty I haven't really noticed a difference with the wand except for it being slightly more flexible. The colour is a deep enough black for me, I wouldn't say its the darkest (even though it is called very black) but it works well for my complexion.

                                       

The packaging is yellow with shiny pink writing on it- makes it so easy to find in my bag! I have noticed a tiny bit of flaking from this mascara but mainly when I try to re-apply a bit on top if I decided I wanted more after it had drying which happens with nearly every mascara. It lasts well throughout the day but is relatively easy to take off, I don't end up scrubbing my eyelashes at night. I much prefer this version to some of the others in the range. Overall I would say it's my second favourite Maybelline mascara next to the original colossal mascara. I would rate it at 8.5/10. I would definitely pick it up again! You can get it here. P.s for those who like waterproof mascara's you can also pick it up in a waterproof version too!

Have you tried this mascara? Let me know what you think!
Cam xxxx

Maybelline the eraser (eye)- REVIEW.

After all of the hype I heard about this concealer when it was first launched in America, I placed it high on my hit list when it arrived in the Uk. Maybelline are definitely a drugstore company which i'm a big fan of. Their dream-lumi touch concealer is superb (review coming soon!), I love their mascara's and the vivid lipsticks they've recently released have grown on me too.

This on the other hand, hasn't amazed, astounded, or made me over the moon. Let's start with the packaging, it's nice enough and small enough for your handbag. My only issue is the lid, if you do keep it in your handbag you may end up with a concealer covered bag, I can not get the lid to stay on for longer than a few hours in my bag ( although my bag does get bit of a bashing I must say.)

The actual spongey bit on the top of the concealer is slightly scary for the hygiene freak inside me, but I can deal with it considering I only apply it under my eyes (and not on blemishes.) It takes ages to twist it the first time you open the product, just a heads up because I actually thought I'd broken mine, haha.


The concealer is light (almost pointless if you have dark circles) and transfers far too easily for me to enjoy using it. By the time I've applied it and blended it slightly you can barely tell a difference especially if I haven't had a lot of sleep. I must say it is refreshing to apply because it is a watery consistency. If you want something light, something good for summer then this is for you! If you need heavy coverage then I wouldn't bother purchasing this concealer. But overall I don't regret buying it, considering I've wanted to try it for ages! And it is good for minimal make up days. You can get it here.

(This is 2/3 layers, unblended.)

Have you tried it? What do you think? Cam xxxx

Maybelline- the Rocket volum' express Review!

In the last few months I have discovered some pretty good mascara'a from the highstreet? (drugstore). One of my favourites is the Maybelline falsies and colossal one. But when I saw their latest launch which included the Rocket volum' express I didn't hold out much hope because the brush looked similar to the Maybelline One by One mascara which I didn't like at all! I tend to buy mascara with bristles which aren't plastic, basically mascara's unlike this one. But I really like it! As you can see from the photo's below the result isn't too bad, actually it's pretty darn good!

The packaging is standard for Maybelline mascara's, which is nice, not really much to say about it.

I'm only wearing the mascara on my upper lashes here.

Doesn't my eye look scary without mascara?! hahaa, 

My eyelashes are really fair and there aren't that many of them, as you can see. This mascara seperates well, darkens them wonderfully and gives pretty good volume. The only thing that isn't the best is the curl but because I have such small eyelids if they do curl to much they leave mascara marks on my eyelids- attractive eh?

But all in all I give this mascara a good 8/10! It's on offer in Superdrug at the moment aswell- £5.99 instead of £7.99 which it is normally. I will more than likely re-purchase this once I finish it. You can also pick it up in Boots and more than likely most supermarkets that sell maybelline.

What is your favourite mascara?
Cam xxxx