Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua in B10 Beige - Pastel

I picked up a sample of this the other day, and after using it yesterday and today, I wanted to give you my first impressions of it.

Really wanted to give this a go after reading reviews. I'm not keen on really heavy foundations and just want to have something nice and light, that helps to even out my skin.

Given that its marketed as an

'Ultra Light Skin Perfecting Makeup for Instant Natural Radiance'

Have to admit that sounds amazing.

I picked up sample in B10 Beige pastel, which was the lightest shade available. However I still think this is too dark for me, but that it an issue I find with most things.

The consistency is very watery, and as I've learnt - you need to shake it alot before use!

It blends in really nicely and does cover the redness around my nose well,

Anyway I wanted to show you two FOTD with the foundations,

DAY 1

Also used:

• Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage in SC1


• Benefit Erase Paste in Fair


• Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder


• Benefit Benetint


• Accessories Bronzer in Golden Sands


• Palmers Lip Butter in Dark Chocolate and Peppermint

Overall I liked the finish once I was done. By 11am I looked very shiny - blotted throughout the day but this just got worse. Got in the car and the other half said 'your makeup looks a bit heavy' - I was like, what?? this is supposed to be light. But what he really meant was that I looked shiny and he could see the makeup on me, which he doesn't usually notice.

DAY 2

Also used:

• Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage in SC-1


• Benefit Erase Paste in Fair


• Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder


• Benefit Benetint


• Accessories Bronzer in Golden Sands


• Palmers Lip Butter in Dark Chocolate and Peppermint

(haha I so don't vary my makeup much in the week)

Once again , this got shiny quite quickly and I really wasn't impressed with the finish as the day went on. I use alot of cheaper brands, yet don't seem to notice the foundation on my skin, yet with this I can just see it. Weirdly not when I've actually put it on. It seems to get worse through the day. Got in the car to come home and got 'you look abit greasy' - nice!

Firstly I want to say I don't suffer from very greasy skin. My nose can look very dry with foundation on, although my chin and forehead can go to look a little shiny as the day goes on - but not by mid-morning. So this foundation sounded perfect for me.

I really wanted to like this foundation - but I just don't. Even though it gives me an initial light coverage, the foundation just goes to look uneven and greasy on my skin. Definitely will not be purchasing an actual bottle. Shame cos this sounded perfect.

It priced at £31.65 - which I think is very expensive for what you get anyway.

17 Limited Edition Vintage Eye Palette in Pretty Pastels

I thought I'd give you a quick look at the 17 Limited Edition Vintage Love Pretty Pastels palette. K's previously shown you the Metallic Nudes palette.

First of all I have to say that I don't really pick up many palettes. I'm not usually convinced by the colours in a lot of sets and I have to admit I kind of felt the same about this, but as it was on 3 for 2 I thought I'd give it ago.

Also how cute is the packaging and the actual layout of the shadows.

I don't own many pastels colours so was quite keen to give it a go for spring - just to get some a nice fresh look.

All the colours a shimmery - which isn't also my thing, but I guess it works with pastel shades.

(no flash)

The shadows are not particularly pigmented, except for the dark purple. Which is a bit of a shame, but I think this can be a problem with pastels shades.

(flash)

The shimmery is picked up really well by the flash.

Overall I really quite like the little palette and they blend in quite nicely. I thought I would show you a quick EOTD using the colours. I kept it quite simple really as it was only for work.

I've used the lilac over the lid with the dark purple in the crease and to blend in. I also used a little white on the inside corners of my eyes.

In the picture I've also used:

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  Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua in B10 Beige


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  Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage in SC-1


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  Benefit Erase Paste in Fair


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  Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder


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  Benefit Benetint


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  Accessories Bronzer in Golden Sands.


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  Palmers Lip Butter in Dark Chocolate and Peppermint

Collection 2000 Blush in Bashful

This was very much an impulse purchase, but I just loved the colour.

I tend to stick with very pinkie shades, but thought that this would be great as it was slightly darker toned.

The packaging is exactly what I'd expect for only £2.99, but I was really impressed with the lovely detailing,

I wouldn't say its highly pigmented, but it does give a good colour in the end. I like the subtle colour and shimmer it gives. Also as it's not just my usual bright pink colour I also get a warmer look for summer. I wouldn't say I'm blown away with the blush but its very nice. I really could do with finding something similar but just a bit more pigmented.

Bourjois 10hr Sleep Effect

So I purchased this quite sometime ago, but never really got around to using it. Btu after seeing a few good reviews about it recently I thought I'd get it out and give it a proper go.

Been using it constantly since

I picked mine up in Abricote Clair number 71 from Boots for £8.99 - although showing on Boots website as £9.49 at the mo.

OMG how badly has the label worn!

So Bourjois say that,

'this is an anti-fatigue foundation which conceals all signs of fatigue thanks to a formula enriched with a high concentration of vitamins E, F, B5 and minerals'

'dark circles, skin imperfections and a dull complexion are replaced with an even and rested complexion'

Have to admit that this does describe the perfect foundation for me.

The foundation itself has quite a thin texture and blends in really easily. I actually apply mine with a foundation brush at the moment, but I do sometimes use either my fingers or my Cosmo blend perfection sponge.

For me this has a more light to medium-ish coverage - which is perfect with summer approaching. I think it gives a nice natural, even finish, which for someone who has alot of freckles is great. It hides any redness around my nose, but doesn't cover all my freckles which can tend to make it look as though I'm caked in makeup.

I LOVE the finish I get. Very natural. And when you're getting up at 6.15am every morning for work, it really does help to have a foundation that just perks up you and helps to hide the dark circles. Also wearing:

• Benefits Erase Paste in No 1 Fair


• Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage in SC-1


• First Light Cosmetics Perfect Finish in Air Kiss


• Benefit Benetint


• Collection 2000 Blush in Bashful


• Accessorize Bronzer in Golden Sands


• Natural Collection Waterguard Mascara in Brown Black


• Dior Lip Polish in Fresh Expert No2

Liz Ealrle Botantical Shine Shampoo and Conditioner

Ok so Ned a.k.a our Mum is back.

A couple of weeks ago Liz Earle wanted to know if we wanted to let our Mum try their Shampoo and Conditioner as a Mothers Day treat.

We jumped at the chance to let her try them, as we both know that she's been feeling as if it's been a bit more dry than usual.

So she was sent the Shampoo which is for all hair types and the Conditioner for Dry or Damaged Hair.

So here's what Liz Earle had to say,

"We’ve taken our 16 years of botanical skincare expertise and used it to create a gentle yet effective haircare range. Simple and fuss-free, it is all you need for touchably-soft, ultra-smooth hair that shines with healthy every day.

Just like our multi-award winning Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, we’ve kept things simple by creating one shampoo which works on all hair types. We’ve followed this with three high-performance conditioners, each bursting with the finest botanicals to give just the right amount of hydration for your hair type- leaving locks detangled, glossy and ready to style.

Our Botanical Shine Shampoo and Conditioner make the perfect gift for all mothers and I’m sure yours would be eternally grateful if you introduced her to our gorgeous first ever haircare range. Mum can lock herself away in the bath to relax and enjoy the naturally active ingredients that will leave her with touchably-soft, glossy hair in perfect condition"

Oh and the range is SLS free, plant based, colour safe.

So anyway over to Ned,

Hair Type – Coloured, rather dry, but can be a bit course rather than frizzy.

I'm happy with my current shampoo and conditioner, but I do find that I have to use straighteners to calm in down my hair. Although it does settles down a bit by the next day.

Also I can have quite an itchy scalp (thought this was due to hairdryer).

Shampoo, oh I love it and love the smell its gorgeous.

Best way to describe it is invigorating, felt I should wash my body with it too!!!!

It leaves by hair feeling great and also noticed a few days in that my scalp hasn't been itching!

Conditioner, so thick and creamy could be a body lotion!!

Lovely smell.

Didn’t need to use my straighteners - which is obviously going to help with the condition of my hair. Been using for almost 2 weeks now and really seen an improvement with my and my scalp!