Makeup Revolution Haul and Mini Review

I recently placed an order on the Makeup Revolution website as i wanted to take advantage of their sale. There were a few items i had my eye on and wanted to try for a while. 

I picked up The One Foundation in Shade 3 as i had been looking at swatches online and found that this was the first shade with a yellowish undertone and i had read this is good for counteracting the slight redness around my nose. I am usually the palest foundation in most brands and i have found this is a great match if looking for a foundation with a warm undertone for pale skin.

 This foundation is very runny and at first glance i thought it wouldnt really give any coverage. It blends out lovely and gives a very light coverage to even out the skin tone. I would stop there as i wasnt looking for a full coverage foundation but for testing purposes i did try to build it up and that works great to. I usually apply with my fingers and blend any uneveness with a beauty blender type sponge. I let this dry and applied another coat with either a sponge or a brush. I find pressing the 2nd coat into the skin rather than wiping is the best way as to not disturb the first layer. It builds well, doenst cake up. I also find it doesnt sink into my fine lines and pores and also doesnt make any dryness look worse.

I also picked up a Vivid Blush Laquer in Rush. This is a lovely baby pink colour. It has a little pump and comes out very thick. With this a little goes a long way. I tend to dab a little on my cheeks and blend out with a brush. It blends out lovely and leaves a nice healthy colour on the cheeks. I use this for a more natural, everyday look. It lasts well and i usually set it with a blush or powder for extra staying power.

I also got The One Fluid Blush in Desire which is very much like the foundation. It is extremely runny but so pigmented. Unlike the laquer blush this has some shimmer to it but not big chunks and only leaves a faint glow on my cheeks. This is a darker blush so for me its more for when i want a more noticeable blush. This is also easy to blend and i find blending the edges with a sponge gives a more natural look. It is so nice and because a very tiny amount is needed will last for ages.

I got an Ultra Aqua Brow Tint in Fair. I have dark hair but was looking for something a little more natural so i thought i would give this a try. It is fairly thick but easy to work with. A little goes a long way. It drys fairly quick but not too quick that its difficult to apply or i feel like i have to rush. It dries nice and smooth. I usually set with a darker powder and it makes my brows look really natural but defined. Again a big tube so will last a long time. Also my brows last all day. No fading or smudging. Look just as good when i take my makeup off.

Finally i picked up a couple of the WOW Glosses. I am more of a lip balm/gloss person. If i wear lipsticks its usually long lasting ones as i feel others smudge around or dont last. I love glosses to just throw into my bag for easy application on the go. These are lovely glosses. A bit of a unique shape but i like it. They feel a lot more like a coloured balm than a gloss. They arent sticky and dont slide around my lips. The colour isnt meant to be long lasting but they do ast a while. I usually reapply after eating or drinking. They have a decent amount of pigment and are great for an eery day natural look. I picked a nude brown shade and a pink, they are both lovely on their own but i have alos mixed together and they make a lovely shade.

I love Makeup Revolution Products and i haven not yet tried one i didnt like. I will definitely be repurchasing. I havent touched my other foundations or liquid blushes since i got these thats how much i have been loving them. Just wanted to give them a bit of a shout out. I will link the website below as they always have some good offes going on.

Makeup Revolution Website

 Disclaimer: I purchased these at full price with my own money.

Wilkinsons Skincare Haul

I picked these up from my local Wilkinsons store last week and just wanted to give them a quick mention.

 

I have been using the face wipes for around a year now and absolutely love them.  I usually use them to removemy makeup at night before cleansing. I find they remove everything really quickly and dont leave a greasy film on the skin. At only 50p for 25 wipes they are amazing. 

 

I also picked up the gentle facial scrub for sensitive skin for 95p. They do other ranges such as tea tree and a spot one i believe for the same price. They also do a normal face wash if you dont like the scrub. I much prefer scrubs and i have used this a couple of times now and its very gentle, not rough and gritty and its a cream formula so doesnt leave skin dry and tight. Bargain for 95p! 

The light hydrating moisturiser is another product i love so i grabbed another. I have fairly oily skin in my t zone so prefer a light moisturiser under makeup and this is great. I think this is £1 from the travel essentials section but they usually have it on 3 for 2. 3 tubes of moisturiser for £2 is a steal. I have found these products dont break me out also so thats another plus. I do usually use a thicker face cream a night but for day time or travel this is great.

Finally i picked up the tea tree overnight calming serum for 95p. I haven't tried this yet but will update once i have. I know tea tree is good for spots so i might wait until i have a breakout to put it to the test. 

Hope this has helped. I think these are great for the price and i will definitely be repurchasing. If you have tried this range yourself please let me know what you think of it.

Amazon Reviews and Hyaluronic Acid Serum

I received this in the mail today. A few days ago i joined an Amazon review website in which you can receive free or reduced items for an honest review. All you have to do is apply for the things you would like to try and the seller emails a voucher code for the full or part amount of the product. I will link the review website at the end of the post.

I understand some people dont like people posting about things they have been sent for free so please dont feel you have to read this or the future review of the product.

I picked the Hyaluronic Acid Serum which originally £14.97 but i got a full reduction so i got it completely free.

I have never tried a serum before so i was so happy when i was picked to try it. It says it contains Hyaluronic Acid along with a perfect blend of antioxidents such as vitamin C plus jojoba oil plus green tea. It says to apply on clean skin after toner and wait for it to dry. Can be used morning or night and under makeup on a daily basis.

I will be posting a more in depth review once I have used it.

AMZReviews

Where I Find Beauty Bargains

I just wanted to share with you a few of the places that i have found really good bargains when it comes to beauty and skincare products. Some of the places are online and some are actual shops (sorry if you dont have these in your area but they are pretty well known so i hope most of you will find one).

First off i will mention the obvious one that is all over blogs and youtube and thats the pound stores. I also want to mention the 99p store as the one in my area is best for branded skincare and nail products. Its also worth mentioning that all these shops stcok the usual branded shampoos, conditioners and styling products. A lot of them are the same in them all.

99p Store

I usually get most of my nail products from the 99p store - I have found they stock a lot of the duo packs with Sally Hansen and Maybelline being some of the best branded ones. I have found the odd Revlon polish too but these are a bit harder to come by. Obviously all stores have different products so its best to shop around if you can. I also pick up the odd hair dye from here if they have my colour. The Live ones are the only branded ones  have had from here.

PoundWorld

Another good place for nail products and i believe they also now stock the £1 beauty range which i have tried a few products from and love. I have had some Clairol Perfect 10 hair dyes from here also. They dont stock a lot of well known products in my local and i tend to come here just on the off chance.

Poundland
These also stock the £1 beauty range and this is the first place i picked any of them up. I am currently trying out a mascara and foundation from this range. I will review them if anyone wants me to. I have never found a branded hair dye from here and lately they dont seem to be stocking as much named brand beauty in mine. I have seen online people were finding Maybelline Colour Tattoos in their locals.

Another few to mention are Home Bargains, Bodycare (not in every town/city) and Bargain Buys. I have found some good bargains in these shops but not always under a pound.

Here are a few of the online places i have used.

Cosmetics Fairy
I shop from here a few times a year and often treat myself for birthdays or christmas etc. They offer free delivery in the UK if you spend over £10 and usually a free gift if you spend over £5. They also have a 99p or under section. This s full of name brand nail products and a lot of good makeup. I have had bourjois, loreal, sue moxley and maybelline from this section of the website. Current bargains are Essie nail polishes for 49p, Loreal nails for 99p and Sally Hansen Nail Strips. There are loads more but although im not 100 sure i have a feeling a lot of this is discontiued stock but its also a good place to find a product too.

Fragrance Direct
I have used this website a couple of times and it has a lot more too offer product wise than CosmeticsFairy but the Free Shiiping threshold is a lot higher, i believe around £40. Other than that the shipping is around £3 which is still not too bad. I purchased all of my Fashionista blushes and bronzers from here for 49p each. They came just in the pans but if you have a palette you can put them in then its a bargain. Still for the price its a great deal.  They also currently have the Sue Moxley Eyeshadows as mentioned n my last post for 50p each. They Currently have a good selection of MAC.

I hope all this has been of some help to those of you who love a good bargain. I have tried to link products where i can too :)

--- Sure Maximum Protection Anti-Perspirant ---

​​SLXL

 I just wanted to share my thoughts about this product. I know its not makeup but i want to cover all aspects of beauty when writing on here. I want to say firstly i dd receive this product to test and give feedback on. Writing about it on here wasnt why i got it free, i have chosen to do this myself because i liked the product so much. I wasnt sent this by the company but instead from a website called BzzAgent which is free to sign up to for anyone HERE.

First off i love the packaging and how the product comes out. It looks quite bulky but its actually pretty light so would be good for travelling. When you pull off the lid there is a foil covering to stop leaking etc. Once removed the bottom twists and the product comes out of the holes in the top.

​​SLXL

The product itself is a new consistency to me a far as deodorant goes. Its a bit like a dry gel, cream sort of formula. This is a plus point when it comes to applying because it dries immediately and i can get dressed straight away with no white marks. It does seem a little moisturising too.

On the back it says to apply atnight because while resting the formula works better. I have done this but apply morning too as i feel a bit odd if i dont apply deodrant in a morning. I chose the clean scent but there was an option of quite a few, i want to say 5 or 6 different scents. The clean scent is a very manly, musky kind of scent and i wonder if i picked a male one by mistake.

Overall its a great poduct, does the job, scent lasts a long time. I dont usually have to apply any deodrant more than once a day anyway but feel this locks in any moisture. This retails for around £5 from popular chemists so its a bit pricy but i think it will last a long time. Im a couple of weeks in and here is still loads left which is easy to see through the side of the packaging. I would say this would last around 3 months.

--- Dove Derma Spa Goodness Hand Cream ---

I thought i would do my first post of the year about a new hand cream i bought before christmas. I have been trying it out for about a month and really like it. Its from the Dove Derma Spa range and i believe they have quite a few products in this range. I will post a link HERE if you want to take a look. I love Dove products anyway and spotted this in my local Asda.

I picked up the Goodness 3 One

Product Claims - on the packaging
Spa Experience - Goodness hand cream is our first spa-like treatment to blend omega oil and cell-moisurisers. This fast-absorbing hand cream transforms dry skin in 3 beautiful ways, for even looking luminous skin that feels velvety soft. Specially created for dry skin.

Do i agree?
Firstly it is a luxurious cream, it smells nice but is quite strong and i would say a kind of musky floral scent. If you dont like strong scents this may not sit well with you as it does last a long time. It has defenitely helped my dry skin. I wouldnt say fast absorbing it takes a few minutes to fully sink in and in the meantime has a slight silicony feel like a face primer does. Once absorbed it leaves a very slight, almost unoticable glow.

Price and Availabilty
This is widely available in the UK and is reasonably priced starting around the £2-£3 mark if you can find on offer. (At time of writing its £2.50 from Asda online).

Pro's
Smells amazing if you dont mind strong scents
Makes skin feel soft and silky
Nice amount of product for the price
Little goes a long way

Con's
Very oily when applied and takes a whle to sink in

Overall i would recommend this product if you have really dry skin on your hands. I would also say as a tip i have found is this cream is best used overnight and i usually apply before bed since it takes a while to sink in. Also great to use at night since hands arent being washed and it gives it chance to work.  

Also dont forget to check out my competition post!

---------- St Tropez Goodies ----------

I was lucky enough to be picked to try some St Tropez products. I filled a questionnaire out on their website last year and received the items this week!! Im so excited to try as im a bit of a tanning novice. I have the gradual tan products plus a tanning mit. I will start using them in spring and update when ive tried them all.

Also don't forget to enter the competition to win an eyeshadow palette!!! :)

Ebay 10 Piece Brush Set

So i though i would make my first post about this 10 piece brush set i have just received in the post today. I believe this was around the £4-£5 mark for the complete set so i wasnt expecting anything special but they look pretty decent quality for the price. This was definitely a youtube made me buy it purchase because i was watching a beauty guru i follow and she mentioned this set and that it was a possible dupe for sigma brushes. Im no pro with makeup so for me i thought these would be perfect. They are exactly as described, they are not as dense as the more expensive brushes would be but from today's test of blending on my hand they seem to do the trick. They did have a slightly funny scent when i opened the box but thats probably from the packaging as the were individually wrapped on plastic. I have washed them and the scent has completely gone. They also didnt shed at all. The handles arent loose and they have no chips or marks on them etc.

The face brushes are slightyl shorter and fatter and they eye brushes longer and thinner. The eye brushes could be used for buffing in concealer too i would think as they are big enough.

This is the difference in size between the face and eye brushes.

These are the five face brushes and as you can see there is a good variety, two flat top, one more pointed, one more rounded and one slanted. As mentioned above they arent as dense as some of the same brand named ones i have seen.

These are the eye brushes, again i think a couple would be big enough for concealer, there is a nice dome shaped one that fits well into the crease of the eye and a nice fluffy buffing brush. Again with these there is flat, round, slanted etc.

Overall for the price i think there is a good variety of brushes. These are available from a range of sellers on ebay. I paid around a pound more to get them from the UK instead of China because i wanted them quicker. Keep an eye out for an update on each brush as i test them out :)