Review: L'Oreal True Match Foundation

Hello, lovelies!

Hope you're all doing well! 

So, I was in a dire need of a new foundation - my old bottle was making that noise when its straining to get the remnants out of its casing. And I decided to go with a brand I've never used. It's £9.99 but that's the normal price of any "drugstore" foundations. I'm afraid to admit that I actually purchased it a few shades darker than my skintone. I had been feeling quite pale as of recently and hence wanted to try something darker. And I'm glad I did! (Don't worry, I don't - well, I hope I don't - look like a tangerine!) You just have to be careful to be even throughout the planes of your face in order to create an even colour and coverage. 

This particular foundation is medium to buildable coverage and hides things such as spots or redness adequately. You'll still have to use your favourite concealer. However people with oily skin should avoid this - it's oily itself and somewhat thick. Powder is an essential! Throughout the day it tends to slip from the face, and having bought a darker shade, makes it easier to spot the blatant parts of my natural skin tone underneath. 

I apply this over Bourjois Flower Perfect primer with a Real Techniques Buffing brush and I've been impressed so far. A little goes a long way as it's easily blended. Most foundations I've used in the past have dried the skin around my eyes and forehead but I've seen nothing of the sort with the L'Oreal foundation. 

I will have to say that it's my favourite foundation so far. 

Pros

1. Medium to buildable coverage
2. Easy to blend
3. Glides on smoothly

Cons

1. Can be thick
2. Not recommended for oily skin
3. Unfortunately, and all too common, the range of shades is awful 

Thanks for reading!

Rebecca xx

Review: Simple's Kind To Skin Vital Vitamin Night Cream

Hello, everyone!


After a very stressful few months of tedious studying, I'm finally at a place where I can blog again! And I'm happy to do so; it's hard not to have an outlet during the study period. But, anyway, on with the review.


So the time came when my night moisturiser was done - there was no more I could scrape out of it. And so, beleaguered, I began the long, arduous hunt for a new one. It's my personal belief that shopping for skincare is our fate in regards to Karma. Nowadays there are so many products causing confusion, claiming different things, contradicting each other. And don't mention skincare advertising! They take their customers as fools by depicting images of youthful, un-lined, worry-free woman and it's just dishonest. Presently, I'm not at the age where I'm worrying about lines but I think there should be no poetic licensing when it comes to beauty. 


And so, with my rage burning, I slipped into Boots in search of a remedy for my nuisance skin. Having a disinclination to the smell of my previous moisturiser (review: Nivea Moisturiser) I decided that I would purchase one without a pungent aroma. And that came in the form of the titled Simple moisturiser.

Yes, it's good. Yes, it works. Yes, it doesn't smell. But I'm in the predicament that any moisturiser I use isn't strong enough to clear me of the dry spots around my hairline and mouth. But, I refuse to use stronger moisturisers as they only function to fuel the oil on the rest of my skin. Does anyone else have this problem? Because it's just so infuriating. It means that my foundation looks alright around my cheeks, nose and such like but then when it comes to my forehead it's just horrible. Every little imperfection and crease is seen and it just looks bumpy and as thought I've caked it on. 

Although, I'm sure the moisturiser would be competent if you had skin that behaved. I'm sorry to anyone who has this moisturiser and loves it, but we've all got different skin so that's why it makes a product impossible to please everyone. And this certainly hasn't overwhelmed me with brilliance. It's good. And that's about it!

So, thanks for listening to my little rant and rave. But, please, don't be scared to try this out as I perceive it only to my uncooperative skin that detests it. 

And, on another note, if anyone has any suggestions on what I could write could you possibly comment below. I'm having writer's block at the moment and have no inspiration to write. 

Rebecca xx

P.S. These are all my own opinions and I have neither been asked nor paid for my view. 

Review: OPI Nail Envy

Hiya, everyone!

This has been my life-saver. I had nails that tended to crack and were very soft. But this is heaven on Earth. I've been using this as instructed for four weeks (one week without) and am amazed by the sudden strength and longevity of my nail length. It really does what it says on the tin - or bottle. And, once you see the outcome, you'll realise how nice your nails look with growth and not want to bite them! There is so much I could say about this, but I would just be rambling, so I'll stop right now! 


Personally I have no qualms which this product, but some have said that overuse had caused the opposite effect and made their nails brittle. Maybe, you'll have to play around with it to see how it affects your nails, but worthy of a try. 


For £18 it's a bit ridiculous, but there are amazing deals all across the internet and lots of varieties for you to try! 


Rebecca xx

Review: Emeli Sande - Our Version of Events

Bit of a different post this time around, but I'm feeling lost on what to write about. If anyone has any suggestions, I'd gladly appreciate it!


Emeli Sande has been on the radar since her collaboration with Professor Green in October '11 but has been on the music scene as far back as 2008 with her abundance of musical talent. I have to say right away that this woman's voice is perfection. If I could possibly describe it it would be a gritty version of Beyonce's.


Having been played incessantly (but welcomingly) on most radio stations, I had to run out in buy this the moment it came on sale - well in the figurative sense as I ordered it on iTunes and I am glad I did!


Harrowing, heartfelt lyrics compose 'Our Version of Events' into a lyrical master piece. Encompassing the epic 'Read All About Part III', the edgy 'Daddy' and heartfelt 'My Kind of Love' this is my album for winter 2012. Her voice is strong, powerful and echoing and the perfect album for mouthing along to when you're down and out. Please tell me I'm not the only one who does that! Her lyrics are simultaneously morose and uplifting; her melodies calm and climatic; her voice soft and loud. An album that truly shows of an immense talent. 


With a voice as good as it is and a song-writing ability to die for, I except we'll be seeing a lot of Miss Sande in the coming future! 

Elf Haulage

Hey, guys!

I hope you've had a good week and enjoying your weekend. I am attempting to blog more regularly as I know that the time when my exams begin that I have to begin a total lock down on my laptop!

I recently purchased some Elf products and I'm loving most of them. Cheap and skillfully crafted, these are great for beginners in make-up or those who, like myself, don't want to splurge out on Mac or Sigma brushes.

I used the stipple brush on evenings when I'm looking for a more polished look, but I just don't have time to use this in the morning. But it gives a lovely finish and feels soft and feathery against your skin, whilst working the foundation in properly. I love this buy!

This, I'm not so keen on. It picks up little product and seems much too small and feathery for a bronzing brush. Probably not worth the money paid. I wouldn't advise this product.



I am not so enamoured with this product. I have used it once so far, but felt that my eye shadows came off no matter what the product was under them. But then I found it worked fabulously; it must have been a rubbish eyeshadow that I used. It kept the eyeshadow on for a good nine hours and barely budged. A great primer for the thrifty among us!

                             

This smells absolutely rotten, but accomplishes what it says on the bottle. It contains alcohol, so dries quickly in time for your next use. I love watching brushes as the make-up is removed from them and transfer onto the paper towel and this does it fast and well!

Rebecca xx

** I am no way affiliated with Elf, and have not been asked to promote these in any way.