MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle Review

I love this highlighter! It looks absolutely gorgeous on! 

The few things I don't love so much are the packaging, it really isn't great. The blush is sort of dome shaped, so when you pick some up with your brush, there's little specks of shiny stuff flying around everywhere. It just looks kind of messy in the package too, when you first open it. This is probably due to the powder not being as fine as it could possibly be, I'm thinking Bobbi Brown Shimmerbricks here, which are so so finely milled.

Other than those two points, I still love and use it. The glow you get from this is very natural, and beautiful.

Disclaimer: I'd like to mention that I have purchased this product myself, have given my own honest opinion, and am not affiliated with the company.

MAC Powder Blush in Harmony (Matte) Review

I haven't got many MAC blushes, but I love this for contouring. It never comes out muddy or uneven on me, and there isn't even a hint of shimmer! Gorgeous!

I'd compare this to Benefit Hoola, but I find Harmony to be more blendeable.

Disclaimer: I'd like to mention that I have purchased this product myself, have given my own honest opinion, and am not affiliated with the company.

Eylure Gorgeous Lashes (Free with Cosmopolitan September Issue) Review

These false lashes were a freebie with the Cosmo I got recently.  They look like they'd pretty natural looking. I'll make sure to update with a picture when I get to wear them.

Christian Dior Diorskin Forever Compact Flawless & Moist Extreme Wear Makeup SPF25 Review

I really like this powder, not really as a foundation powder but as a setting powder. I use this on top of my Dior Nude liquid, and because this has good coverage, it really does give a smooth and flawless finish for the whole day.

The shade that matched me well was 030 Medium Beige, but only because I have a tan at the moment.

I usually find the included sponges in these type of compacts useless, so I used my Everyday Minerals Powder Brush to set my foundation on with this, and it worked perfectly.

The packaging feels very luxurious, typical of Dior with their velvet pockets for all of their compacts.

Disclaimer: I'd like to mention that I have purchased this product myself, have given my own honest opinion, and am not affiliated with the company. 

YSL Mascara Singulier Nuit Blanche Exaggerated Lashes Waterproof in Vibrant Black Review

I was looking for a good waterproof mascara for my summer holiday, something that would last through the pool, waterpark, sweat etc. And I didn't want it to just last through all that water, I wanted it to give me full volumed lashes, with a curl and separation. 

So I came with this request to the YSL counter girls in Debenhams, and she was like yeah this is it! Clearly, I was full of doubt.. Then she showed me how the brush spirals on like that, so that got me curious and I just bought it!

I applied it over my Dior lash primer, and it went on like a dream. I got full, separated lashes, with a curl!!! Did it last through all the sweat, pool and huge waves at the waterpark? Yes!! I had zero smudging and my beautiful lashes even lasted through me rubbing my eyes! I was amazed, great mascara!

Disclaimer: I'd like to mention that I have purchased this product myself, have given my own honest opinion, and am not affiliated with the company. 

MAC Brow Shader Maple / Soft Charcoal Review

The MAC Brow Shader is discontinued, and I've had mine for a good few years, as you can tell from the battered packaging! I've been using this almost every single day, for a few years, and I only have a tiny dent in it, so this should last me a good while!

The shade I have it in is Maple / Soft Charcoal. The Maple is the soft highlighter which has a peachy hue to it, but I find it a little hard. And the Soft Charcoal is the brow powder itself which is a perfect light brown with no red tones. It fills in brows, for a very natural  finish, and I apply it with the Smashbox angle brush.

I tried a lot of brow products, and I find myself coming back to this every time.. It's a very old reliable, and just as well that there's so much in it, and I don't need to think about getting one on ebay or something any time soon.

Disclaimer: I'd like to mention that I have purchased this product myself, have given my own honest opinion, and am not affiliated with the company.

Burt's Bees Radiance Lip Shimmer Review

This lip shimmer was included in the radiance sets from Burt's Bees. It is a good lip product, but I don't reach out for it very often, since I'm not a fan of the fragrance.

Disclaimer: I'd like to mention that I have purchased this product myself, have given my own honest opinion, and am not affiliated with the company.

Pout Lip Polish in Glam Gladys Review

Pout has been discontinued a while now, but I found this lip product in my stash brand new! This particular shade of their lip polish is very bright plummy pink, and looks gorgeous on!

Disclaimer: I'd like to mention that I have purchased this product myself, have given my own honest opinion, and am not affiliated with the company.

Lancome Vinefit Levres Moisturising Glossy Lip Nectar SPF 8 with Natural Grape Exctracts Review

I think they have discontinued this lip balm, and it's such a pity, because it's lovely! It smells delicious, is very moisturising, and is long lasting.

Disclaimer: I'd like to mention that I have purchased this product myself, have given my own honest opinion, and am not affiliated with the company.