Technic CONTOUR STIX review

So I was looking for something to use that'd enhance my contour more than the basic palette I have, so I got online and started to look for something. I didn't want to spend loads of money especially if I wasn't going to like the product, so I chose these and thought I'd give them a go. I was really surprised at how good they are, they give intense colour, especially the dark stix, which makes it easier to get the effect you want without using loads of product. It also blends seamlessly which makes it so easy and quick to apply so I don't have to spend hours doing my make-up. The lighter stix isn't as good and is abit light for my skin but if you are naturally more tanned you should be ok. The highlighter is more of a gentle shimmer but I use it when travelling as this set is very easy and convenient to transport. It definitely is a game changer in my make-up bag, especially as its only £2.99! Its worth the price even if you were only going to use the dark contour stix. I absolutely love this product and would definitely recommend!

                                               

Maybelline New York BROW drama Pomade Crayon Review (Dark Blond)

I usually use gel and a brush to apply my eyebrows, but i saw this cute crayon in the shops and couldn't help but buy one. I was skeptical at first as i love the well defined, dark eyebrow that have edges and look neat. This certainly doesn't give defined edges, however it fills brows so that they appear even and it gives them a boost of colour which allows them to stand out.

I think this product would work most effectively when used with a shaping brush to create a well filled in, well defined brow. The colour was good for my eyebrows and i enjoy using this product on days when i'm feeling especially lazy. Its very convenient as it is so easy to apply, however it'd be hard to carry round (may just be my one) as the lid is very loose. I definitely think it'd suit someone who likes quick, simple yet effective makeup and isn't too fussed about their brows being the main part of their makeup.

It also twists up, like a lipstick so i think this is good as it saves the faf of sharpening and means it'll last for a fairly long time which is good as this makes it very money efficient.

Overall i don't think i will be using this product everyday, however when i'm going for a natural look or simply don't have time to make my eyebrows a masterpiece this'll definitely be my go to. I like the fact it shows you made an effort however doesn't look like you're trying too hard. But i still remain a bigger fan of the detailed, sharp brow.

                                   

MUA Anti- Bleed Lip Liner (clear) Review

So, i saw this in superdrug and decided to pick it up mainly out of curiosity. Seen as it was an absolute bargain at only £1 i thought i'd try it out and see if it'd really work.

I used it with one of my nude lipsticks which i usually use a colored liner for. I wanted to see how defined the lines would appear and whether or not it really does what it claims. It worked well, my lipstick was much easier to apply and it kept in the lines i'd drawn. Its hard to see what you're doing as it is a clear liner however it definitely gave my lips a defined outline making them much easier to fill in.

This was also better than ordinary liners as it helped my lipstick stay without leaving darker clumpy lines around my lips. This nifty product also has a sharpener in its lid making it really portable and easy to maintain. I would 100% recommend this as its so so cheap and makes your lipstick look much better than if you just went for it free hand.

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Notting Hill Nude (720)

So i managed to get this lipstick from springfields outlet village in spalding for only £2.99 (usually about £6.49) which was a super bargain and so i couldn't resist trying a few new colours. One of the colours i decided to try was the notting hill nude. This lipstick looked like a subtle but glossy colour that would complement my complexion and brighten my lips up. It smells amazing! Which is odd for a lipstick but it makes it that bit more great to wear. It applies very easily and glides over the lips, it also does moisturize, however as with most lipstick it does wear fairly quickly if you're eating or talk alot. I absolutely loved the colour, it did show up but was a soft colour and so doesn't draw attention directly to my lips. It does feel good to wear but after a while my lips began to feel abit dry and i assume this is because it was drying and coming off my lips, not offering them the protection a normal chap stick would.

Overall i think this lipstick is good for short wear and if you're able to reapply it it's ideal, however its not for the people who want one application to last the day/evening. This colour worked really well for me although skin tone could be highly influential for how it looks on other people.

If you're interested in the outlet village i got it at, look here as i'd definitely recommend it for some awesome bargains!! http://springfieldsshopping.co.uk/


                                 

Benefit: They're real! Review

Naturally, i was super exited to try this product after reading lots of positive reviews and seeing how amazing some of the results looked. My usual mascara in the Bourjois Paris Volume Glamour ultra black, so i assumed the benefit mascara would match the results of this one if not be better.

When it arrived (i order online) my initial reaction was pleased. The packaging looked awesome and the product looked good. The mascara brush is also good looking, and reassuring that it'd be good at it's job.

However, when i did try the product i was thoroughly disappointed. Applying it gave the same affect as a cheap drugstore brand. It made my eye lashes black however they weren't even slightly voluminous and they didn't appear much different to how they look without make up. They were also quite clumpy and some of my eyelashes were very stuck together, this made it very challenging to remove the mascara afterwards.

So, overall, this product may appear very effective and luxurious, but in my experience i would have been better off buying a cheaper, shops own brand that would of given the same effect. I have always loved benefits products and so had high expectations however the look it gave me was worse than what i expected, by far. I would not recommend buying this and would suggest investing your money in another brand to try. My regular mascara is better and gives me even, spaced out lashes which look very natural yet lengthened.

Collection 2000 vs Eyeko London

I decided to do a comparison between two of my eyeliners; collection 2000 lasting colour gel eyeliner and Eyeko London skinny liquid eyeliner.

The collection 2000 i have had for quite a while and for some time it was my daily liner. This liner is fantastic as the colour is very bold and dark meaning the line stands out and brings the eye to life. It has a brush included and i find this brush to be good at creating precision lines. The only downfall of this product is that after a whole day without makeup setting spray it can create some smudging, but other than this i'd definitely recommend this product.

Eyeko is very convenient as it is already like a felt tip pen so it is easy to glide onto the eyes and you don't have to faf about with it. It leaves a neat line with a delicate point, however the colour isn't as dramatic as the collection 2000. It is also prone to rubbing off after a full day, however this may be due to the skin around my eyes being quite oily.

As the more expensive product, you'd expect Eyeko to e the best quality product. To begin with it worked marvelously and the line was very easy to draw on. It did quickly lose its colour though and after only a few weeks it was very faint. The collection 2000 however it dramatic every time and the pot lasts for ages! I know there is a difference between gel and liquid however with previous products I've found liquid to be better so i believe it is just this brand. My recommendation would be to save abit of money and invest in a gel liner as opposed to a liquid as they last so much longer and give a much more definite finish which doesn't smudge off during the day (I've found liquids have a tendency to do this). The collection 2000 is only £4.99 making it even more appealing. In my personal experience i would always use a gel eyeliner now.

Eyeko London

Collection 2000 Gel