HELP! Primer needed.....

I NEED Help!

Just far to many to work my way through and I'm already spending a fortune on different foundations

I'm desperately searching for a Primer and really struggling - just don't know what to try!

Obviously I want my makeup to last at least the working day, but my main concern is that I want to try and even out my complexion.

I have issues with my pores and suffer from abit of redness around my nose. I would say I have dry to combination type skin. The usual rubbish of a shiney nose and chin but with the added joy of dryness on both as well (this has really improved recently so I don't want something to affect this).

So I was hoping that someone out there may be able to point me in the right direction.

Any suggestions Welcome!

NOTD - Collection 2000 Tutti Fruity

I seem to own a lot of coral/red shades of nail polish at the moment, however I NEVER seem to wear them!

Actually I think I just have an addiction to bright colours :)

Anyway, I dont quite know how I feel about this colour. It looks ok on but nothing special and even after 3 coats I'm not all that impressed with the end result. It was still a bit patchy and I sometime find with Collection 2000, that the polish goes abit sticky on the brush.

Overall its ok but just not convinced about the colour, its just abit more red than I hoped and just doesn't look quite right on me.

(It may suit someone with a dark skin tone than me)

Verdict - probably not going to use it again to be honest.

NOTD - Collection 2000 BMX Bandit

I saw this colour and I was in LOVE!

Its looks abit more purple in the bottle but more blue on the nails.

I have to admit though that once I got it on I was a little disappointed.


In the picture I'd had this on for about 16hrs and already there was tip wear (not quite sure how I managed this sleeping!) and even after 3 coats the final nail still looked a bit patchy and I wasn't convinced it could take a 4th coat.

I know its only £1.79 but I usually like collection 2000 polishes.

I'm probably going to continue to use it as I love the colour but I'm definitely on the hunt for something similar

Suggestions welcome!

L x

Illamasqua Intense Lip Gloss

As you know we love our Intense Lipglosses from Illamasqua on this this blog so I had to share my recent purchase with you in shade "Move"

I love this colour, it's very wearable. The only thing I would say is that it is described as a deep purple and looks deep purple on their website. It's just not like that at all on me and it was a similar colour to the above on the MUA too!! Weird.


It's not as intense as some of the other colours I have tried but I like that I can wear this everyday and save the more vibrant ones for weekends and partying!

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Makeup

Hello giddy girlies! Time for a foundation review!

Finding a good foundation can be tricky but I wanted to share with you some of the foundations I have liked more recently to help you with your search.

Today's spotlight is on Estee Lauders Double Wear Stay in Place Makeup SPF10. It retails at £24.50 and provides a buildable medium coverage. The finish is described at natural, semi-matte. Personally, I find it matte on my skin, which is why in the below picture I have mixed it with Double Wear Light Stay in Place Makeup SPF10 also £24.50. The coverage is sheer to medium with a natural finish. Mixed together it seems to cover my imperfections without looking to heavy or cakey. As you can see...

I am pretty happy with this finish. I like that my skin doesn't look like I am wearing a mask and you can still see my skin through the foundation. This is something I am really keen on these days as I think that heavier foundations are making my skin look dull and tired.

I was given the Light foundation by a friend who prefers MAC so it was the perfect opportunity to try it.

Alone I found it to be too sheer and that it didn't last as long on my skin as the standard Double Wear foundation. However, mixed together I really like the look on my skin for summer. Come winter I will just use the standard foundation alone and wouldn't purchase the lighter formulation because it is just too sheer.

I have heard of girls suffering from dry skin as a result of the standard Double Wear foundation. I must say that in winter I did find my skin to be a little flaky when wearing this, but I believe this to be down to not having found a good primer at the time and walking 3 miles to work in the FREEZING winter we had every day!!

All in all I do love this foundation because it makes my skin look smooth and flawless - particularly in photos. However, watch out for the SPF white effect!! At times I have appeared to have a white face and brown body in photos which is annoying.

£24.50 isn't expensive to me for a foundation that lasts me around 6 months because I certainly don't need to buy it too often!! These days it is likely last me longer too as I have other go to foundations now, whereas this used to be the only one I would use.

I will review all the recent ones I have tried with more pics for comparison soonie too so you can see all my faves!