MUA Luxe Shimmer Sheets - Review and Swatches

MUA Luxe Shimmer Sheets

Since I've been adding to my make up collection my make up bag has been getting bigger and bigger with more products I want to try out through every day use making my bag bulky and heavy. Surprisingly the biggest out of all of them in my highlighter which is normally is four pan palette size or a larger compact on its own so seeing these shimmer sheets I have been excited to try them out to see if I can slim down my make up bag for every day use or on the go use. So far they only have two shades; rose gold and white gold but hopefully they will bring out more ready for summer to test out.

To start off with I tried the rose gold shimmer sheets as this is the one I was most looking forward to using as I love rose gold highlighters. It is really weird to open the book and tear a page out to rub it on my hand for a swatch, the paper itself is like blotting paper with a almost silky texture. I rubbed it for about a minute to get maximum pigmentation and it really paid off, they are like a glitter glow than a pearl look but I expected that from the name of it. It is a really pretty shade but I will have to use a lot less when I actually use it on my face as it is highly pigmented and as I have such pale skin it will really stick out but will look really good with a bronzer in summer.

The white gold is completely different from the rose gold, not only did I rub for the same amount of time for a swatch but I used it in the exact same way. Unfortunately I didn't get any pigmentation, it did get some glitter but more like a little bit of glitter spilt on my hand. I was really looking forward to this as the other shade was a little too dark for me, but I could still use it for below the brow when I am going for a more natural look.

Overall I love the idea of these, the rose gold one is high in pigment and as there is 30 sheets this would be really good for going away on holiday to save on weight in the make up bag area or for on the go in general use. I would definitely recommend the rose gold but I wouldn't personally recommend the white gold as the pay off isn't as good but for $3 per booklet it is worth trying it out!.

http://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Face/Concealer/MUA-Luxe-Shimmer-Sheet-Rose-Gold/p/727450

http://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up/Face/Concealer/MUA-Luxe-Shimmer-Sheet-White-Gold/p/727452

Birchbox May - Products I got and Which I Would Buy Again

 Birchbox May

May's Birchbox is all about 'It's all in the details' so for this month they wanted to zoom in on all aspects of life where the small things really matter. In the information booklet provided in the box it says "This month we're all about the little changes that can make a big difference to your daily rituals" then they introduce the products in the box. Some of the brands I recognised already and others are completely new to me and so far this is the box I am really excited to use as some of the products in it I already wanted to try out!. This month we also got to choose which shade Marsk Mineral Eyeshadow we recieved out of Fifty Shades (a grey toned pigment) or Vanilla Frosting (a very sparkly white pigment) which I chose as I wasn't keen on the Fifty Shades as it wasn't unique for me having the same shades in multiple palettes unlike Vanilla Frosting which is completely unique and I really wanted to try. I like the simple box design but it didn't completely wow me like previous month boxes have, but it is still pretty and fits in nicely with the other draws I have received.

 To start off with I want to talk about the Marsk Mineral Eyeshadow as this was which one I instantly had to try. The packaging is nice with the cream and see-through tub showing off the sparkling pigment. It is a little difficult to get it open without it going everywhere however as you have to pull the cap off as you can't shake it out like I thought you might of been able to which is a shame as you can waste some without meaning to. A little goes a long way though, in the photo I placed my fingertip to the product without applying pressure and it was around enough for one eye, it spreads really evenly as well without clumping which I was worried about as this is the first loose eye shadow I have used and I thought it would just go everywhere and I would have no control over it. I tried it first with a dry brush before making it damp and using it then for a bigger payout. The sample size will last me months as well! But it is quite affordable for the full size of $14.49. This will be perfect for summer or even a festival look with how shimmery it is or even just using it to make the bellow the eyebrow pop.

 As you've probably read already I have been using the Benefit Porefessional for the past few months which I love so when they sent me a sample size of the Matte Rescue primer that I have been dying to try out so was pretty excited for it. The packaging like the full size which is nice and they do give you quite a lot considering a blob covers your whole face if not your t-zone so it will last a while. This one unlike the other one I have is a gel formula which is nice to try out and smooths down to make my skin feel really soft and made my oily skin not a problem while I've been wearing it. I have to say that I am starting to love this more than the one I already have. Once the sample has run out I will definatly invest in it again, it is a little costly at $23.50 but it is well worth it to keep oily skin at bay!.

Since we are talking about primers this is the first ever lip primer I have tried out! I'd heard of Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics before as they're lip sticks are meant to be amazing so I was really excited to try this. Since I normally wear long lasting liquid lipsticks I decided to try out it with normal lipstick for a 3 course BBQ to really test it out and I am happy to let you know I still had a full layer of lipstick on without having to reapply! It may of faded slightly but that is amazing considering how much eating and drinking I was doing! This is definitely going to be perfect for a night out and at only $15 for the full size it is worth the price!.

I love trying new mascaras so this little gem Birchbox sent this month is my new favourite! Doucce have really excelled themselves with this mascara, the wand has an almost choppy look with different lengths to really grab every lash. I have had so many compliments on how nice my lashes look from using this mascara! It separates them completely without clumping making them almost look like fake lashes with how long and voluminous they are. I am really impressed with the wand and the formula as well as how cheap it is at $18 for a full size version of it! The only thing is there is slight smudging at the end of the day but apart from that it is really good!.

The last product I got in my Birchbox this month is a hair mask from Kueshi for damaged hair which is amazing! Not only does it smell fantastic but even after the first time using it my hair feels incredible soft and looks shiny. The sample size is big enough to use a few times to really try it out which is good and I'm so glad I don't have another dry shampoo! Not only is this working but it is a nice treat once a week to relax with in the bath as it does need a little time to settle in and work it's magic. The full size is $10.50 which is quite cheap as well so it won't break the bank every time you want to treat your hair.

Since this month Birchbox also started their new rewards system I did buy a couple of extra things from the Birchbox shop to use up the points I had got through reviewing the products I'd received over the past 5 months (It has gone so quick!) so I headed to the shop and I'll add in what I brought and the free present I got with the promo code they had on end of last month.

Since I normally stick to liquid concealers I thought I would try a cream concealer to see if it will last longer and look better throughout the day than the liquid one as I had heard that cream is much better. This is why I chose to buy Benefit Boi-ing 1 & 2 which claims to be industrial-strength concealer to instantly camouflage dark circles and discolouration for a natural-looking finish without creasing or fading which sounded amazing. The darker shade, boi-ing 02 is slightly too dark for me but I used it first for my dark circle then used the lighter shade ov
er the top to even it out. I have to say that a little really goes a long way when it comes to cream concealers and I did find that when you do put a little too much on it does crease, I was hoping this would work miracles on the fine lines near my eyes with my bags but it didn't. I do like it but I don't think it was worth the $17.50.


The freebie I got with the promo code I had at the end of last month was a lipstick from LAQA & CO called Cheeky Lip, the colour is much like a bright pure red colour which isn't my style but it was free so I'll still give it a go! The applicator is a little awkward to apply with as it is really rounded so you can't get the thin parts of your lips, it feels creamy on the lips but unfortunately doesn't last that long.

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MUA Pro-Base Prime & Conceal

Colour Correcting

Since I have started blogging I've slowly been getting used to trying new things and since I started using make up all I have been doing is putting my foundation on without correcting the redness or covering the dark circles I always have under my eyes, normally using concealer as my go to. Doing some research I found the colour are used for different things like:

The green and yellow corrects redness, the purple corrects yellow, orange corrects blue and the middle is a perfect concealer colour. Picking MUA as I have used and liked their products before I chose the Pro-Base Prime & Conceal palette as it has the colours I need to hide the redness and the blue tinge to the circles under my eyes and it was only $4 so is a good starting kit to try colour correcting. It is buttery to the touch and easily melts away any colour on the face and stays there. I went over it with a damp beauty blender just to make sure it has gone into the skin properly before using my L'Oreal Infallible foundation in the shade Porcelain as it is the perfect shade for my skin. I have never seen my skin look so flawless before and I love using this! It does take a bit of time but it is worth it especially for a night out!. If you have any tips for using colour correcting then please let me know in the comments down below! I am going to find some other colour correcting palettes with more of a range when I get the hang of using colour correctors. 

You can find this palette at any Superdrug store or on:

http://www.superdrug.com/Make-Up-Offers/MUA-Pro-Base-Prime-%26-Conceal-Palette/p/245503

Birchbox April - Which Products I got, Reviews and Which I Would Buy Again

April Birchbox

Birchbox Boden Box

This months Birchbox they collabed with Boden for 'The Bold and the Beautiful' box. First of all I am so happy they brought the draw design back after than one off box which doesn't match my collection at all! then the print for the box is so pretty, it is perfect for Spring time and looks really striking when I'm looking for that month in particular. The products I got inside the draw are amazing too from Nip + Fab to Polaar to Manna Kadar Beauty. This is the first colour corrector I have tried as well and it is affordable to buy again

or try different colours. This month we got to choose between Manna Kadar Cosmetics Radiance Split Pan Bronzer and Highlighter Duo or High Definition Powder for a full size product and I chose the High Definition Powder as having oily skin I really need a good mattifying powder to keep the oil away and to stop it from ruining my make up when I can't do any top ups or so I don't need to at all and I was really impressed with everything Birchbox has sent to me this month.

The first product I want to talk about is Nip + Fab Colour Corrector in the shade 02 Banana to illuminate my skin. I use it the top of my cheek bones then going down my nose and under my eyes to really illuminate them and make them stand out. I love the applicator which is a brush to cut steps out and make it easier to do it on the go or do it in a rush. The formula is really creamy and pigmented and once it dries down it does not budge at all. This being my first attempt at any type of colour correcting I loved it and would definitely buy different shades in the future as it is only $8.95 per tube what is a bargain!

The next product I wanted to try out was Baija Paris Creme Moana in Fleur de Tiare that first of all smells amazing! and makes your skin feel baby soft. I love the packaging and the design they have put on the tube, it really stands out from everything else in the draws and in your make up bag (if you carry it around like I have been) I love how nourishing it is on my skin especially now it is starting to warm up! It smells like cotton candy mixed with a floral scent which you can smell hours after you've put it on. The size for this sample is large enough to last the whole month as well which is great as last months box had some really small samples in it. 'A blend of shea and cupuacu butter (protects and nourishes hair and skin), coconut oil, jojoba wax' which creates the sweet smell and makes it so nice on the skin. They do recommend to use this on dry patches but I use it where ever, mostly on my tattoos as it contains such nice ingredients which make them really pop even thought I have had some for years. When I do reach the end of the sample I will definitely be buying it again as it is only $15.90 for the full size!

Next of course I had to try the Manna Kadar Cosmetics High Definition Powder for my oily t-zone. I really liked the pattern they have imprinted on the powder surface as it actually helps the brush pick up just the right amount of the powder without almost drowning yourself in it. It's about the skin of a single eye shadow pot which makes it portable but I was a little shocked at the price as this is a full size version which would cost $27! I can easily see why though the formula is really nice, it feels soft on the skin and I didn't see any oil coming through or breaking up my foundation at all when I was wearing it. I haven't heard of the make up brand before and looking on the Birchbox website (it is a Birchbox exclusive) they only have the two choices and an eye shadow palette which is mostly nude shades. I will try and hunt down more from this brand to do a blog post on them as I really like this powder and I think personally if you do suffer from oily skin or just want to fight away signs of the heat that this is a must have for summer this year! It may be pricey but you can see why it is! Hopefully I will save enough Birchbox points to buy another when this one runs out!

This months body wash is a very delicate one from the brand Polaar called the IcePure Gentle Scrub with Arctic Cotton. Now this is another new brand to me from this months box but since the first time I smelt it I loved it and looked into where I can buy more and if there are different scents. To start off with the biggest question...what is Arctic Cotton? Arctic Cotton is a powerhouse ingredient known for the moisturising properties which double acts for exfoliating both smooths and softens the skin. I used this first on my face when I was having my exfoliation day and loved it! I then used it in the shower when my skin was feeling a little dry instead of the Lush exfoliation bar and found it works just as good and the smell stays on your skin for hours after you've showered making me feel clean all day! As far as sample sizes go I think they've done a really great job with the amount they've gave out (25 ml) as I have used it for at least 3 weeks now every now and then and it hasn't really gone down at all meaning I don't need to save it for a special occasion like some of the products I get without having to worry that it is a one time thing or that I will love it and it will be really expensive. Price wise is quite affordable at $23.50 it will last months.

The last product I got from this months box is one from Oribe, another brand I haven't used before or heard of. I was expecting some type of hair product as that is what I tend to get in each box so I opened it half expecting another dry shampoo and was delighted to see a Dry Texturizing Spray inside! The packaging again for this product looks really nice with a fair size for a sample that is. I used it right away before realising that it is half dry shampoo half texturizing spray so the next time I used it I made sure it was a bad hair day or when I broke my routine and my hair got a little greasier. It is a good spray, it did make my hair more poofy and less greasy but over all I have tried so many products like this they are all starting to seem the same to me. This was the only product out of the whole box that I probably wouldn't buy again as I am starting to almost stock pile them now. If you are looking for a new dry shampoo mixed with texturizing spray I will say it is nice but for $20 I won't be buying it again.




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Birchbox March - Products I got, Reviews and Which I Would Buy Again

March Birchbox

This months Birchbox I had been really excited to get my hands on as I had seen all the advertisement of the products coming up in this months box on the Birchbox Instagram account. In the advertisement they said everyone will get to pick either Lusty Rose or Fuschia Fever Benefit They're Real! Double the Lip. I love Benefit products so I am really excited to have this sample of it and them selling the large sizes on their website with more shades than the two sample ones. The packaging to start off with is different from the usual pink as well which is unique and nice. 

The packaging isn't the only thing what is different about this months box either, the usual draw with unique design is different as well this one coming in a box instead and you receive a draw string bag as well to keep make up in or whatever you want. Not only is there Benefit in it but also Bobbi Brown, Batiste, Korres and balanceme so it really is worth the money again like it has been the past few months. I am yet to be disappointed with any of the Birchboxes I've received so hopefully I'll like everything in this months box like I have the past few! It is a shame they haven't stuck to the draw design though as it looks out of place with the other ones and it is much more plain in the design than the others. 

 To start off with I used the Benefit They're Real! Double the Lip in the shade Lusty Rose as I have been highly anticipated it and couldn't wait to use it and see if I love it as much as I do the other products I have from them. To start off with the shape is really unique compared the other lipsticks I own as it is in a tear drop shape with the liner having the point to the shape and the regular lipstick having the more bubbled underneath. It is a really easy shape to use compared to the other lipsticks as you can get precision for your lip shape, I have quite thin lips and normally lipstick goes off my lip shape quite a bit so with this lipstick I can actually follow the shape of my lip really easily which is great. The packaging looks like the other products I have with the shape and the colours they've used which is nice and it feels expensive like the other products do. I really love the colour and having the two different shades which blend really well together on your lips and having the bottom to wind the lipstick up and down instead of the top. Since I've been using it non stop and it has earned its way permanently in my make up bag I will defiantly be buying it again in the same shade and Flame Game.

Birchbox Breakdown; What sets this lipstick apart from the rest? It works as both a lip liner shade and a lipstick colour - helping you to save space in your make up bag! Once you've tried the custom teardrop tip, specially shaped for precise application, you'll be in love with this semi-matte formula - it defines your lips beautifully for a plump and visibly fuller pout. Oh, and it contains lanolin oil for a comfortable finish that lasts up to 8 hours!


I've got a lot of primers so to get another one I was a bit excited to test it out compared to the others I've got. Testing on my hand a little I could tell already the smell is very over powering like perfume which I am not keen on especially as it will go minimum of my t-zone if not all over my face. I haven't heard much from balanceme before receiving this in my Birchbox and using it, it did the job well making my make up stay in place and not budge but the smell was still very over powering and it felt slightly sticky when spreading on my face with my fingers. Over all it does it's job but like I said I wasn't keen on the smell and I still prefer my Benefit Porefessional over it. It might just be my opinion on it so if you have tried this and liked it or had a different experience to mine then let me know in the comments or on Twitter or Instagram. The full size costs $22 from the Birchbox shop and a little goes a long way with this primer as I only used a pea size blob to cover the whole of my face apart from a little more for the tip of my nose and chin where my make up normally fades the fastest.


Pretty much every month's box I receive a shower gel so I constantly have a supply! This month is by the brand Korres, an award-winning Greek brand for all-natural body care. Not only does it smell fantastic but it makes my skin feel baby soft after every use. The sample size is large enough to last me all month as well which is good, however when it does run out not only can you get it on the Birchbox website but you can find it at M&S as well! If you're looking for a all natural shower gel then I would highly recommend buying this! The full size is only $8 from the Birchbox website or from M&S so you can order it or find it in your local shop!



I try to look after my skin as much as I can with weekly face masks or sheets so when I got the Bobbi Brown face masks samples of Radiance Boost (white), Skin Nourish (pink) and Instant Detox (grey) I was really excited to try them out as they are quite expensive ($33 per regular size tube). As the tubes are quite small I used a foundation brush so I could use it just on the different points of my face what needed it so it would work the best for my skin. Radiance Boost I used on the dull parts of my face, it doesn't smell like anything but feels amazing like the other ones do, the little beads seem to melt away and it dries fast like the rest do. Skin Nourish I used on the harder parts of skin to soft them up slightly, I did get a little of a smell from this one but it just smelt almost like freshly cut grass which was really nice. Last of all was the Instant Detox I used on my pores mostly to clear them out, this was my favourite out of all of them as it not only smells amazing but it really worked. If I could ever afford to buy a large bottle of this then I would go for the Instant Detox. There was only enough for one test of it which is unfortunate but I could see with the product price why the samples are so small.

Most months I get something to do with my hair and this time it was another one from Batiste. I do like their products as they always smell fantastic and do what they say on the can but when I had black hair it would always turn it grey, but since I have dyed my hair back to a natural colour (if platinum roots count) I have tried it again and really liked it! It makes my hair smell amazing and it works really well with my hair now unlike before so if you do have really dark hair then I wouldn't recommend it but if you have light hair then it works perfect.












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Drug Store Foundations For Pale Skin

Battle Of The Drug Store Foundations

Finding a decent foundation at a reasonable price is a struggle, hunting through Superdrug or any high street shop for a shade what will match your skin tone, type and the right coverage for you is a long process. I've had foundations which made me break out, made me tinged orange and made me as white as a sheet of paper. It's not easy wanting to save money and not spend in the $30s' for a bottle which will last around a two or more months at the maximum so this will be a review of the foundations I have found actually suit my pale skin for a reasonable price.

To start this off I'll go with the cheapest foundation then work my way to the most expensive out of the four favourites I've found out of my years of searching. 

E.L.F Flawless Foundation

I brought this foundation when I was doing the full face of make up for $20 blog post but I did notice this had amazing reviews and I can see why! The formula is creamy but lightweight with full coverage. It is a little yellow compared to the other shades I have found but if you use the Silisponge you can even it out with using less product and blending it in right. As I have oily skin I am careful about what foundations I buy as not only do I want the colour to be perfect but I want to fight off the a make up meltdown or making me look even more oily but this seems to fight it off. Not only does it last long and suit my skin but it also has SPF 15 Sunscreen so will be perfect for summer without having to mix sun cream in separately. This is only $7.50 on the website and hopefully they will have a stand in Superdrug soon!.

Maybelline Super Stay Better Skin Foundation

I brought this foundation when I was struggling with break outs and I wanted to find something to help with it and so I could wear foundation all the time without suffering. The shade is slightly orange but with blending it evens out to my skin tone. The lightest shade they have is Light Beige which is a shame, but luckily it is close enough to my shade. It says better looking skin in 3 weeks but you can tell the difference within the first day of applying it, if you use it every day then you will notice it does really help if you are struggling like I was at the point of using it. This amazing foundation only costs around $7-$8 at Superdrug.

L'Oreal Infallible 24H Foundation

Out of all of the foundations I have brought this has to be the most accurate to my shade, it is a little white but with a bit of bronzer you don't notice the difference. It is full coverage but light weight, doesn't oxidise at all throughout the day and stays really well. L'Oreal really did a good job with this foundation, it doesn't say anything to do with skin care but it doesn't break me out at all. It says on the tube it helps prevent meltdowns and I don't see any oil patches which is great. For only $10 as well it is very affordable whenever you run out. 

Revlon Colour Stay Foundation

Revlon was a brand I looked for when I was in the middle of my hunt and fell in love with but I did found it made me look the palest and as it has pink undertones I found it made my face look flushed all the time. But if you do have pink undertones on your skin then this would be perfect for you. It is lightweight, full coverage and a perfect one for summer as it leaves your skin feeling soft and has SPF 20 for the sunny days. This is the most expensive out of all of them but I can see why, the formula is rich and feels amazing and the coverage is amazing. You can easily find it at Superdrug for $12.99. 

If you've found any foundations you find suit pale skin or just love then let me know in the comments! I hope this helps you on your hunt for your perfect shade!

UK Drug Store Brands - Which I Recommend and Little Reviews

UK Drug Store Brands

MUA

As you might of read I discovered this brand when I started doing the full face of make up for $20 and since then I use most products at least once a week if not every other day. Prices for this brand range from $1 to $15 from Superdrug and they have everything from liners to lipsticks, foundation to eyeshadow and nail polish to highlighter all for a very affordable price. My top recommendations from this brand; the Lift & Curl Mascara as it perfectly separates and coats lashes from root to tip giving a defined long look which stays on all day. If you do get the mascara I would recommend buying some good make up remover as it is hard to get it all off with a baby wipe or in the shower. Personally I love the highlighting powders they have as one swipe over the pan picks up a very glowing colour which stays on all day. I can't count the amount of compliments I have got on the glow I get from this brands highlighter - I even find it better than some more expensive brands I own and for only $3!. A recent favourite is the Pro Base Prime & Conceal Palette which the first colour correcting palette I have brought, I find it really easy to work with especially for beginners as the formula is so creamy and easy to build with, I highly recommend this if you want to try colour correcting as it is only $4 and feels amazing on the skin. 

E.L.F

E.L.F is another brand I found through doing the full face for $20 blog posts, they don't have a stand in the UK that I know of so far so I did have to order it online but I am going to add it in as I heard rumours of them being added to Superdrug soon. Prices range from less than $1 to $70 (normally sets) but everything is really good quality. My favourite items from this brand are the Flawless Finish Foundation which is similar to L'Oreal 24H Infallible Foundation for half the price! then of course the eye shadow set I brought is perfect make up bag size, having three smaller ones split in two is a great way to save space then the make up brush is soft and easy to use for packing on the colour. I really hope they do get a stand in Superdrug to make it easier to buy and then you'll be able to test out shades etc instead of guessing.

Make Up Revolution

Make Up Revolution was the first brand I brought a highlighter from and since then I have been hooked, the products are very reasonably priced around $2 to $15 from Superdrug, the eyeshadow palette formula is buttery with only a little fall out but it's not enough to notice really and they have lots of different styles of palettes (even a neon one!) so they are good to experiment with or just get some base colours like I did with my palette. The highlighters are amazing but you do have to get a lot of product on the brush to get any pigment pay out and it is more of a glitter highlighter than a natural look. The newest products I brought from them were the Retro Luxe Lip Kits what I did a review on and loved them! The metallic ones are really pigmented and perfect for festivals and the mattes are long lasting easily passing my eat and drink test. This is an amazing brand with really nice products which are as good as the higher end brands! 

Maybelline

Maybelline was one of the first brands I started with what I still use today, they are easy to find in most stores but I mostly buy from Superdrug like I buy most of my make up from. The Better Skin foundation has helped clear up any break outs and clear my skin, the Master Ink stays on without smudging so I use it pretty much every time I wear it. The Fit Me concealer is my favourite, but they don't have many shades unfortunately same with the Matte Maker powder. If you're looking for a long lasting lipstick with a moisturising balm as the setter then you'll love the Super Stay 24 Hour Colour lipsticks they do as it lasts a whole night out with only a little smudging and doesn't dry your lips out at all. The Colosossal Volume Express Waterproof Mascara is perfect for hot days or days to the beach, perfect for holidays and is on deals most of the time in summer. 

Rimmel London

Rimmel London really is a brand you can buy from anywhere from Tesco to Savers to Superdrug. Over the years I have tried pretty much all their mascaras, lipsticks and foundations but these are the products I have been using recently or have been using for a long time and haven't finished yet. Since summer is pretty much here it's time to bring out the BB cream and my personal favourite I use whenever the sun starts to come out is Rimmel Londons BB cream in Very Light as I haven't had any problems with it apart from a little orange tinge if I've put more on. The two mascaras I have I have had a few tubes of before these; the Scandal Eyes Mascara by Kate Moss and The normal Scandal Eyes Rockin' Curves as the applicator catches every lash with ease. Lipstick wise I have tried most shades but my favourites are Sugar Plum for summer season and Drop Of Sherry for winter. Nail polish wise I do like the formula but it does chip so I use it for a night out but not for if I want the colour to stay for over a week without chipping. 

L'Oreal

L'Oreal are an amazing brand for all products they do, I love their foundations and mascaras most of all. The first mascara I brought from them is the Mega Volume Miss Manga Waterproof as I wanted it since I was in school and I loved it! 3 tubes later I still have at least one in my make up collection! The False Lash Sculpt mascara is good for night outs but I find the applicator wand hard to use as it has one side with bristles while the other is just hard plastic. It took me ages to get used to it but when you do it is worth it! Foundation wise this has got to be my forth bottle maybe, the Infallible 24H Stay Fresh Foundation in Poreceliane is the perfect shade for my skin, the formula is full coverage, I haven't broke out at all since I have been using it what is surprising as when I use fuller coverage then I normally battle with the break outs I get from it. As I have oily skin I find this does stop the 'meltdown' like it says on the bottle! That's why I love this brand, they do exactly what they say on the bottle and they're in the middle of budget and high end products but have a great formula like the high end  products do and you can easily find them in Boots or Superdrug. 

Revlon

Revlon I found in Superdrug when I was struggling to find a foundation which suits my skin type and is the correct shade for me then I found the Colour Stay foundation for normal/dry as at the time I didn't realise I have Oily skin, I brought the shade Ivory after swatching all in store then finding a store with the shade in stock. I love the formula as you can't even feel it on your skin at all, it is lightweight yet gives full coverage and for $15 I found it to be a bargain! In the same day I thought I would try a new lipstick so I brought one of the Matte Balms in the shade Sultry and since the first time I used it I loved it, the formula is creamy, the smell is like Peppermint and the tingle on the lips made me feel more confident like it is plumping my lips slightly. The colour made my teeth look whiter and I used it every day for at least 2 months and I still have more than half a tube left as it is so pigmented so a little goes a long way. If you're getting bored of regular lipsticks or want to take some time away from liquid lipsticks then I would highly recommend using one of these, plus they have a lot of different colours to try out as well so there will be a shade for you in there!

Max Factor

I don't have a lot from Max Factor but I can say that the first eye shadow palette I brought when I wanted to try a smokey eye for the first time is the Masterpiece Nude Palette in Golden Nudes which I love! It has two mattes with the rest being shimmer which makes for a really nice going out look. I did get that while I was in Spain at their version of Superdrug, but I have seen it in Superdrug back in the UK so it is still in the list. The Creme Puff is one of the nicest powders I have but it is from the original formula which does smell like perfume which some people don't like but I find it nice smelling. I've got it in the shade 'Light N Gay' which is perfect for my skin tone but you only need a light dusting else you can go slightly orange but that might just be my skin tone or the foundation I was using at the time. 

If there is any brands or products you like then drop them in the comments! I hope this has helped you finding drug store products or brands which you can easily walk down the road and buy.