Review: Volkswagen Polo - One Year On

This is a blog post which I'm quite worried to post, because one, I never have wrote a post like this before, two, I don't know if anyone will actually like it or actually interest them and read it and three I'm just going to post it because I know I would be interested in this, a year ago I wish I could of read some reviews and someone would of told me the process that I went through. My blog is all about things that are actually going on in my life, and this happens to be something pretty much all of us go through, buying a car... Also, I am completely not bragging, or showing off! At the end of the day I drive a VW Polo not a Lamborghini. Clearly this is a Wednesday, not a Monday, but I do tend to do some uploads which are extra ones, and this isn't really a 'proper' post I normally do, and its actually March the 1st today, and exactly a year ago today, I picked up my new whip.

Designing the car of your dreams:
Firstly, you have to pick the car you want, the model and the brand. For me, obviously I went for a VW Polo. VW are cars my parents have always had, they are reliable, comfortable, and just well made cars in my opinion. A polo is a small car, it is for town driving, but is great for motorways as well as long as you aren't flying up and down the motorway all the time. Previously I had a VW Polo but the older shape, the reason I had this was because it was my first proper car, I wanted a car where it didn't matter too much whether I banged it around or whether it got scratched and things like that. But that was just my car, it was all paid for. But try different garages, different brands, test drive cars, see what car is the perfect one for you! As funny as it sounds, but a VW Polo is just my dream car, I love the look of them, I love driving it and I don't know why but its always been the car I've looked at and gone, I love that! To the fun part... actually designing the car, the sales person will help you, ask you what you want and what features you need (eg; sat nav, heated seats, etc). I didn't really want anything to fancy, just something that looked nice and was suitable for me. So do what is suitable for you. I went for a shade called 'mayan blue' which is quite a bright blue, which I absolutely love. its great in the dark, because everyone sees you but it's not too bright. It's not a colour which has any sparkles, it's not matte either though, just somewhere in between. Go onto the website when you are at home and put different colours on the cars to see which one you like, thats what I did. I wanted to be a bit different too, I wanted to have something I don't really see that often. The engine size, pick the size you think you need, again test drive the car you are going to buy.

Process of the plan & deal you are getting:
So for some of you, you really don't agree to a 'finance' plan. I didn't either, until I actually went to the garage and had it all explained to me, and in realistically I cannot afford a brand new car, but with finance I can! So the way it works is basically you pay a upfront cost or trade in an existing car, for me personally the garage weren't going to give me as much money for my car as I could do from selling it. So I sold my car, gave them an upfront cost from the money I just earnt from selling my previous car (which was a VW Polo also, but the older shape). Plus I had a little bit of extra money left, which I just put into savings. After that, you do have to agree with the garage on a sales plan, I'm not going into details with money and what I got because it's not really necessary and its quite personal. But to sum it up you have multiple conversations and visits to the garage to decide what you want whether you need GAP insurance which basically is a must, I would personally say. Whether you have break down insurance with them, how many years you are going to own the car for and all that kind of stuff. So you pay the monthly cost for the car, for however many years you have agreed to. I would be wary of starting a plan with an older car, because you have to think ahead, say the car you want to buy is 3 years old now, and you have the plan for 4 years, that means when you actually have to pay it off it's going to be 7 years old.

What happens after?

With the plan I'm personally on, (I'm not a car expert) but with mine if I wanted to cancel or change cars within the certain amount of years I have my polo, I can. So say in another years time I wanted to get a bigger car with a bigger engine then I could, you have to start from the beginning again so you would have to start the plan for another 3 or 4 years whatever you have. But you can change the car. Then at the end of the 3/4/5 years however many years, you then have a few different options you either pay a lump sum and you then have paid for the car fully and get to keep it. Or, you start a new plan with another car, or you just say okay thank you, and hand the car back and thats the end of the deal.

The day:
So a year ago today, I did actually pick my new car up. The reason its March 1st is because thats when the new '16' plates came out, I think the '65, 66' and all of those come out in the October. So twice a year, the car garages go mental, haha. I picked my car up after I finished work, which was around 6pm. So it was quite late, and I was super excited all day! But it walked in, and my car was all wrapped up for me to drive away. You sign a few papers (side note; buying a car, your hand will fall off) haha. Then I was good to go, the sales advisor just went through everything inside the car for me, and taught me how the radio worked and things like that. Then I was off...

Aftercare experience?
It's only recently I had to go back to the VW garage, this was because my car told me I had to have an oil service, which I booked my car into have, and it was done within a few hours. Great service and just one of those things every car needs to have. Otherwise than that, my car doesn't need an MOT until 2019, and nothing has gone wrong with the car *fingers crossed* haha. But I am super happy with my purchase, and I really don't regret anything I did, or any the decisions I made. The car is just tailored for me, and is perfect for me.

I do hope this blog post gave you something, if it didn't I totally understand! Not to worry there will be a brand new beauty post next week...

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Review: Clinique Sonic Brush

This really is long awaited, but for one good reason only. I like to try skincare products for a good few months before actually giving a honest review. Purely because you might try it for the first time, and think 'oh my goodness my skin looks incredible!' which it may possibly do, but the product can get used to your skin. Or it might just not work out, and you've reviewed a product saying it's amazing where in actual fact its because you didn't test it and now you don't like it.

The Clinique Sonic Brush has actually stood the length of time I wanted. I did briefly mention it in a recent favourites. But I wanted to go through and give you all my thoughts in one blog post, just because it is an expensive product, it is an investment and there are quite a few different points I wanted to make.

How to use the Clinique Sonic Brush:

• Apply cleanser the brush and circulate onto wet skin. The cleanser I have actually been using is the Garnier SkinActive Gel Cleansing Wash
• Massage in a circular motion for 15 seconds on cheeks using the white bristles
• Massage in an up and down motion for 15 seconds on the T-Zone using the green bristles
• Rinse the skin with water to remove the foam and rinse the brush after each use

The way I have been using this brush is for the first week I used it for 30 seconds. Then after a week, I went up to a minute of using the brush. This is twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.

Reasons why I love it and recommend the product: 

1. As I've mentioned the brush has different bristles. Some are white and some are green. The green bristles are more exfoliating bristles. So they should be used on the areas you want to exfoliate more (on your T-Zone). I think its great there are two different types of bristles because you have the option to exfoliate. 4 out of 7 days I just used the white bristles over all of my face. But the other 3 I do use the green bristles. I do this because I don't want to over exfoliate my skin, because my skin is quite sensitive. 
2. This brush is super easy to use. 30 seconds or 1 minute of your morning/evening just to cleanse and clean your skin. It's not got loads of settings. Just press once for 30 seconds and press again  for another 30 seconds. 
3. I cannot believe the battery life on this brush. I have only charged my brush once, yes, ONCE. I've had it since the start of December and we are now in February. It works just the same as when I first purchased it. 
4. The most important reason for me, is that the product actually works. Every time I use it my skin looks and feels amazing. So smooth and soft. I used the brush on my boyfriend and even he said it loved the way his skin looked (this is a boy who literally uses zero skincare).

Downfalls on the product: 

1. Before I purchased this product I read so many reviews, just because I didn't want to waste my pennies. A few reviews did say they thought their skin was amazing in the first month but after that they found it didn't work as well. I do slightly agree with this point, because my skin really was amazing when I first started using it. Now, it still is super smooth and soft. But my skin isn't as clear anymore, I don't know whether its because the brush has gotten used to my skin, or I've used different skincare lotions and potions or what. But I still am happy with the results, I just think that it's a point to bare in mind. Your skin isn't going to be perfect after using it for a while.
2. The product is expensive, well its £79. I think I paid a little bit more, because I got it around christmas time. So they had different sets, and I got a free full size cleanser and some little bits thrown in. However I do think it is worth the money, there are a lot of cleansing brushes out there which are a lot more money.
3. I really need to include this point, because you have to remember that your skin isn't going to clear up over night and be amazing. It takes time for the skin to clear. For me personally, it has helped my skin a lot, and I did feel like my skin looked amazing after the first use, and it was defiantly smoother and softer. But it's not a miracle worker, also everyone has different experiences with skincare, because everyone is different. 

Overall I am really happy with this product and I would recommend it to someone who is really struggling with their skin or just wants something which is going to thoroughly clean their skin. Well done Clinique, you've got me hooked!

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December/January Favourites 16/17

I wanted to call this post 'December and January Favourites' purely because I didn't upload a 'December Favourites' because it's the time of the year, where I post a yearly favourites. I didn't want to miss the month completely, because  in December I did find some amazing products, and I still wanted to share them with you. I do actually have more favourites for December, because I feel like December a lot happened, a lot came out and I just got caught up in all the Christmas spirit. January for me, is a stationary month, quite boring and I just have to sort my life out and clean.

The Body Shop Spiced Apple Shower Gel

I was obsessed with this scent in December, I used it everyday, EVERYDAY in December, Obsessed. It's just Christmas in a bottle. I still have a little bit left, but I don't want to use it because I know its limited edition (I THINK?!) for Christmas.

The Body Shop Spiced Apple Hand Cream

From the same range as the previous shower gel. So as well as the scent being amazing, the actual hand cream is insane. It doesn't take ages to dry, it just soaks in lovely, leaves that amazing scent and really helps to nourish my hands. I did actually go back and buy more of the hand creams in other scents. Highly recommend those.

Clinique Sonic Brush (MORE INDEPTH REVIEW COMING SOON)

I did give myself quite a big Christmas present, a few weeks before Christmas. Which I haven't really spoken or mentioned until now. But I'm not going to say too much, other than I love it, it has changed my daily routine and I'm not sure how I ever cleansed my skin without this brush. My family and friends laugh at me, because I literally don't go anywhere without this brush. My boyfriend hates it. BUT I used it on him yesterday, and now I think he' s converted. But a full review will be up in a few weeks, once I've had it a bit longer.

Urban Decay NAKED Ultimate Basics Eyeshadow Palette

I received this as a Christmas present from my parents, if I'm honest it was on my list. They would be 'parent goals' if they knew I actually wanted this. But I am so happy and grateful that I received this. I have the original palette from Urban Decay and love it, so I knew I would love this palette. Its all matte, apart from the shade blow, which has a slight shimmer in with my eye sight. The shades I have been using the most are nude, commando and tempted. I've been running those in the crease of my eye as my transition colour.

MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation

For the whole of the winter period this has been my go to foundation. I would say 99.9% off the time, this foundation is the one thats been on my face. I absolutely love it, its a full coverage foundation, with a matte finish. I'm sure you would of read about my raving about this before. Its just a brilliant foundation. I am the shade NC15 for your reference.

Clinique Contouring Stick

With Christmas and New Year, I have been going out more, going for more drinks and meals and just generally dressing up a little bit more than I do on my average Saturday night. Therefore, I have been wearing a bit more makeup, so I have been using my Clinique contour stick, in the standard shade. Its such a lovely formula, its very creamy and blendable, I either use my Louise Young LY30 brush or  a Real Techniques Complexion sponge to blend it in. It creates a natural contour, or you can really build it up for something a bit more intense.

Gingerbread Latte Instant coffee drinks

Winter time is that time of the year where you just want a nice hot drink. I have been using the Nescafe Gingerbread latte instant drinks. These are just perfect for me, I really stocked up on them in December because I knew they would be a limited edition for the Christmas time. All I do is put the powder in a cup, add hot water and stir, then you leave it for around 30/45 seconds and stir again and it goes all creamy and tasty. SIDE NOTE - Costa Honeycomb lattes were just my addiction when I was Christmas shopping. 

 Bondi Sands Gradual Tan

In January, I don't know if you are the same as me, but I just feel a bit down and gloomy. Christmas is over, we've got the Christmas blues and you just want to get out of the cold weather and feel a bit more glowy, but you don't want to make too much effort. So this is where I have been using Bondi, their gradual tan, this is just fab. I apply it all over the top part of my body and let it sink in over night and then I wake up in the morning and I'm a lot more tanned. But it's not like fake tan, its just a gradual healthy glow. Its got the most insane coconut smell as well, its gorgeous.

Barbour jacket

My main present for Christmas was a Barbour jacket off my parents and boyfriend. I literally haven't taken it off this month. I wear it every time I leave the house. It keeps me super warm, its very stylish and I don't think it will go out of fashion. It's a very timeless piece. I got the classic olive green Beadnell wax Barbour jacket. It's got two studded vents at the back, two normal front pockets and then above those front pockets are slanted pockets which are just the most useful pockets ever! Love, love, love! 

Cowshed shampoo and conditioner

I have been using a new shampoo and conditioner from Cowshed in January, I picked it up in T.K.Maxx which if you didn't know if fab for getting great finds in the beauty section. They do loads of different brands, like Cowshed, Bed head and bumble and bumble. This is a smoothing shampoo and conditioner. Its got lavender in, so its great to use at night so it relaxes you before you sleep. The conditioner can be used as a normal conditioner, or it can be used as a treatment if you leave it on longer. Personally I wash my hair, apply the conditioner, leave it on whilst I cleanse my face and body then rinse.

I feel like this is the most favourites I have ever wrote about before in a post, but it was two months in one. So what do you expect? Hope you had a fabulous first month to 2017, and we've only got 11 more, until 2018... haha, sorry, it had to be done. 

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Review: Rimmel Fresher Skin Foundation

I don't do many reviews and I'm not really too sure why. I feel like I'm really not very good at them because I like to try lots of new products, so I feel like I don't give a very true review. However, the ones in the past have done really well on here. I have reviewed a few fake tans in my time heres one and here is a foundation review.

Today, I am going to review the new foundation from Rimmel, one of the biggest drugstore brands. You know if you know me personally, or you have been reading for a while.. that I love Rimmel, their foundations are normally amazing. I'm a big fan of their lasting finish 25 hour foundation. However, I didn't get on the best with their newest release 'fresher skin' foundation. Rimmel used to do a pot foundation, which I believe was the 'true match' before it went into just the liquid formula. I really really liked that one, but sadly it was discontinued *insert sad face*. This is why I really wanted to try this foundation, to see if it lived up to my trustly old one.

Fresher skin claims to be 'breathable' to have a 'natural finish' and not to clog pores. I agree with the fact that it has a natural finish, so that means that its not really dewy and shiny and its not completely matte. It's basically somewhere in the middle with a natural skin like finish. I wouldn't say I noticed it to be breathable or not clog my pores, it just seemed like it didn't sit right on the skin.
RRP: £7.49

Cons on the foundation:

- I found that it didn't sit right on the skin, I tried lots of different primers, no primers at all, powdering and not powdering. It just didn't work, it almost felt like it was separating on the skin, and no one wants that.
- Oxidises. This is something I personally find that drugstore foundations do quite a lot on me. The colour just changes on my skin, it goes much more orangey and darker throughout the day.
- The smell, I cannot explain this smell apart from quite chemically and perfumed.

Pros on the foundation:

- The consistency, its very light and slightly air whipped (it reminds me of), so it doesn't feel like theres loads of foundation caked onto the skin.
- The colour range, there are quite a few different shades, but I do find Rimmel to be one of the better brands when it comes to colour range. I had the shade 100 ivory. However, it does oxidise on my skin.
- It has an SPF of 15 in, which is good because its very important to protect your skin from the sun.

Overview:

I would recommend this foundation, if you want a light coverage and want it to last a few hours. But it doesn't last too long on me, it just cracks up and separates. But I personally think there are much better foundations on the market, even in the drugstore. L'Oreal True match is a great medium coverage, something lighter, the No7 BB creams or Garnier BB's. Going back to the Rimmel 'fresher skin' I also am not a massive fan of the packaging. It comes in a pot, I just feel like I would be putting bacteria in the pot, with keep having to open it, getting air in the pot and then sticking my finger in. I think a pump is much better. Please do let me know if you really like this foundation, because I might just be using it completely wrong, or your skin type is different to mine (I have oily/normal skin). I don't want to offend Rimmel either, because it is a brand I honestly adore, and their products are some of my complete must haves!

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Beauty Bay Haul

This is the first time that I have ordered off Beauty Bay. However, I know my boyfriend has ordered some presents for me from there, because I may of hinted quite a bit, haha. I ordered the products yesterday evening, and they arrived today! I'm not sure what time they came today, as I was out, but I came home at 4:30, and there was a little package waiting for me! How exciting.

The reason why this purchase happened was because, there was a few different products which I have been wanting for a while, and I really wanted some more new shinny makeup brushes, so I went to Beauty Bay because they stock Morphe. There are quite a lot of products here because, you had to spend £60 to get next day delivery and a free gift. So it seemed right to do this because, there are brands on there which the UK just don't stock and aren't easy to get (that I know of - let me know if different). I haven't tried any of these products, literally just some swatches on my hand, so I can't give a very good review on them, but these are the products I purchased from Beauty Bay. 

I have wanted the Louise Young LY34 brush for ages, it just looks so gorgeous and looks like it blends foundation is so quick, because it is huge! I normally use the Real Techniques Complexion Sponge to blend my foundation in and I used to use the Real Techniques buffing brush before that. So I am excited to try this brush!

This concealer I always see Carli Bybel use and it always looks amazing on her. She uses the concealer as her nose contour. I got one colour for contour and then one for my under eye highlight. I got the shade 'fawn' for my contour, which seems like a really good colour for me. I didn't want it too dark, Carli is a lot more tanned than me, so I tried to just go a few shades lighter than her. The shade I got in the concealer for under my eyes, is porcelain. However, I think this shade is gunna be way to light for me and its quite pink toned. I wish I went for a shade up. But because I can't swatch them, because it's online, that can't really be helped *sad face*. 

I got the Vita Liberata Self tanning gradual lotion as my free gift for spending over £60. Which I think is really cool, its a good size for travelling too (50ml). You get to chose what gift you get too.

The pigmentation of these eyeshadows is amazing, so pretty and sparkly! 

Louise Young LY34 Brush

Morphe B70 

Morphe MB26

Morphe M430

Morphe Individual Eye lashes - Flare Long Black

Morphe Angled Brush

L.A Girl Endless Lipliner (Berries)

L.A Girl Pro Conceal Concealer (Porcelain)

L.A Girl Pro Concealer (Fawn)

L.A Girl 10 Color Eye Palette (Afterhours)

Wet Brush Pro

Vita Liberata Self Tanning Lotion

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St Tropez Express Tan: Review

I have tried a lot of fake tans in my life, and I discovered this one in May, it was mentioned in my May Favourites. Lots of my friends, family and the internet world have been raving about this tan for ages. So I finally took the plunge and bought it. It is a bit pricey for a fake tan, retailing at £33. However, St. Tropez is a very good and well known brand. You get 200ml for £33, and this will last me a long time! I get the moose, but I think it comes in a lotion as well.

The reason I love this tan, is because you don't have to sleep in it. I hate sleeping in fake tan, getting sticky and making all the white sheets, orange!

Application:

You apply a guide colour, and then leave it on for 1, 2 or 3 hours. Depending on the desired colour you want. I just a tanning mitt to apply.

1 hour - will give you a light tan, you might want this if you have just come back off holiday and your tan is fading a little bit. 1 hour gives a light, natural tan, great if you aren't used to wearing tan.

2 hours - medium tan. Which is the one I go for (maybe 2 and a half hours). But this gives a gorgeous golden colour, lasts at least a week.

3 hours - dark tan. I have never done the full 3 hours, but just under and 2 and a half. But if you love a deep tan, then leave the guide colour on for 3 hours.

Once your desired time is up, you wash off the guide colour. When the guide colour is washed off, you will have a light colour and your tan then activates and develops into either (light, medium, dark) over 8 hours.

The main reason that I love this tan is because there is no fuss, you don't have to sleep in the tan and at the end of the day you can be tanned within 1 hour! Fabulous!

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Somethings New Around Here: Mini pipdig Review

Yes, something has changed around here... and yes, it's my blog design, exciting stuff!! 

I hope you still remember its me here, nothings changed apart from the design, quality and finish of my blog. All content will be the same. I have a few aims with my blog, I want to start posting much more regular. At the moment I just post when I feel like it, which I guess is good in a way because I'm not forcing myself to write a post, I'm just doing it when it feels natural. But at the same time, you don't know when to come back, unless you are subscribed to my blog, theres now a little 'typing bar?!' where you can write your email address, just to your right... do you see it?! Go on write your email in there, then you will just receive an email when I write a new post! Which is going to be, every Monday. Every Monday, you will get a new blog post from me, at 6pm UK time. I choose Monday, because one I have a busy life, it has to fit in with my schedule, but also we all know Monday is the most depressing day of the week, so hopefully a blog post from me will make it that little bit better! Every Monday 6pm UK time. 

I'm not saying you won't receive other little posts from me along the week, but you will get a new one every Monday. I'm not sure I've said that, right? 

Anywho, thanks to Pipdig and Phil especially we have a new template and I love it! I'm so happy with their service, Phil even installed the design for me and helped me with any questions that I had along the way. I will talk you through the process I had anyway, to some you might want to skip this bit, because its useless if you don't have a blog really.. haha, sorry. 

So I have been thinking about getting a new design for my blog for a while, and blogs I read always had the little 'pipdig' in the corner (which mine does now - right at the bottom) so I clicked on it one day, and I had a little look at the site, read some reviews and thought 'I want this'. 

Theres loads of different designs on the website, for wordpress or blogger, you then pick one and buy it. It's all secure, and is just so simple. Then you get links through your email, with one saying 'do you want to install it yourself, or get them to install it for you' (or something around those words). So me being me (I am the worst at technology) I wanted them to install it for me. Which I am so glad I did, because they've done an amazing job! It was done within 48 hours, and I am so over the moon with it! I wanted to create some other things for myself, eg; putting my social media on. So I did that, I had a few concerns so I just emailed Phil back, and then he sorted them all out. Seriously, Phil, thank you. I love my blog, and I am so happy. Totally recommend. 

If you are thinking about getting a new design for your current blog, or even just want to start a blog and need some advice. Go to https://www.pipdig.co and check them out, they are awesome! I hope you like the new blog, and look out every ??????? MONDAY 

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Products I've Used Up: Number 2

I really liked writing the last one of these, basically when I use a product up, I keep it and then write about it and also give you a mini review on it. I do like to use products up wether I like them or not, because I like to try them fully out and plus I don't want to waste my money!

Tresemme Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Spray

This is my favourite heat protection spray, it makes your hair so soft and smooth as well as protecting it from the heat, PERFECT. It's got that classic Tresemme smell, there is also a corresponding shampoo and conditioner, which I have got because I love this heat protection so much. But I would say if you are gunna get one of them, the heat protection spray is the way to go!

No7 Stay Perfect Lipstick - Loganberry

You would of seen this lipstick in one of my first posts, which is very embarrassing so please don't go back through them all, haha. I will just ramble on here about this colour... its the most perfect berry shade, its matte, it lasts all day, and I really do mean all day, the formula is insane and one of my favourite types of lipsticks. It is also quite rare that I do finish a lipstick, because I've got so many and there are just so many amazing colours in the world, but I did have to repurchase this shade when it ran out, and I am half way through my new one, so I think that tells you something...

Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Powder

I was honestly obsessed with this stuff because it's the perfect shade if you are on the paler side. I've just checked the shade, and I've got translucent, but I do think it adds coverage and some colour thats why I think its good for fair skin. The packaging is very good for travelling and its got a mirror.

Avon Advanced Techniques Daily Shine Hair Serum

This is a product which I use every time I wash my hair, I just put it in the mid-end lengths of my hair, and it adds shine and makes my hair feel smooth. Its great if your hair is dry and damaged, it just makes it feel so much better.

Aussie Shower Smoothie Body Wash

In this case, I think this is 'leave worst until last' I just really didn't see the point in this. I didn't feel clean when I used it, it's one of those nice scented shower gels that doesn't do anything. Its supposed to make the skin smooth, hence the name 'shower smoothie' but for me it just did nothing. The packaging is nice and yes it does smell nice. But also it's like £5 for a shower gel from the drugstore, I just wasn't impressed and wouldn't repurchase.

Hopefully this helps you, if you were thinking about trying any of these products. I normally do like most things that I purchase because before buying I do normally research it a lot and read posts and articles just like this one!

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10 Top Makeup Products of 2015

WELCOME TO 2016 - how weird is that?!
2015 has created some amazing moments and also some amazing products! I thought I would write about some of the products that I have either discovered or rediscovered, but most importantly that I love. These are the products that I have been using the most this year, and that have probably appeared in a post I did back in September, my favourite products.

Soap and Glory Solar Powder

This is honestly the best bronzer that I have ever used, and I adore it. As you can see 'I've hit pan' haha and another one is currently on the list to purchase. I have quite pale skin, and the bronzer shade is just perfect, its not too orange, but then at the same time its not too cool either. Solar powder comes with the bronzer shade and also a highlighter shade. I swirl my blusher brush in both shades and then apply on my cheeks. Its so quick and I love the effect.

Maybelline Anti-Age Eraser eye Concealer 

When this product came out this year, there was so much hype and so many great reviews on this product. I normally avoid products that have so much hype, but with this one I jumped on the band wagon and purchased it. It's so incredible, it hides dark circles and makes you look awake. Also, I love the applicator, its a foam sponge, which soaks up so much product and makes it so easy to apply. However, the shade range of this product isn't fabulous, but I use the shade light and it works for me.

Lancome Grandiose Mascara

I discovered this a year ago now, last January and I still love this product. Mascara is a very personal aspect of makeup, but this mascara is just makes my lashes look how I love them to look. It gives volume, length and definition all at the same time. It obviously is a high end product, but for me it is worth the money because I love the effect it gives.

Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara

Yes, another mascara.. haha. As much as I love the Lancome mascara, I couldn't write this post and not include this one. I discovered this mascara only a few months ago, back in early September. But this is another product that had a lot of hype and is totally worth the hype. I use the waterproof version in this mascara, which is why it does justify having two mascaras in this post. I love this mascara so much because it does really keep my lashes looking long and curled all day.

MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation 

This is defiantly my foundation of the year, its a very full coverage foundation, with a matte finish. It lasts all day on me, the colour match is perfect for my pale skin. If you want to see my full review on this foundation click here.

Soap and Glory Brow Archery 

This is a brow product that I have been using every day for my brows this year. I think it's honestly amazing, it makes filling in my brows so much easier and I actually enjoy doing my brows when using this. There are different versions of this product, but the one that I love has a pencil one end and then the pen the other. The pen is the bit I use the most, I outline my brows with the pen (sometimes fill in with the pencil or something else... coming up very soon). The thought of a pen did scare me at first, but it really makes life easy.

MAC Omega eyeshadow

This is the product I use alongside the Soap and Glory Brow Archery. I use omega to fill in my brows once I have used the pen side of the brow archery. Omega is a perfect brow shade for blonde haired gals, its matte so no shinny eyebrows (lol) and just works perfectly for me.

MAC Soft & Gentle skinfinish 

This stuff is pure amazingness, it's just a gorgeous highlighter, which is so pigmented and shimmery. If you like a subtle highlight, this really isn't for you. I use this everyday all over my face pretty much, haha. I think it just looks gorgeous, and I have been especially loving this in the winter months, because my skin has got dryer so I like my skin to look a lot more illuminated and dewy. It's also gorgeous as an eyeshadow, so in the corner of the eyes to make them pop.

No7 Stay Perfect Lipstick - Loganberry 

I have a few of these lipsticks from the range, and really do last all day, they are a matte finish but not drying at all. Loganberry is the shade which is just my perfect pinky/berry colour, everytime I wear this shade, I get asked what it is and get complimented on it. I have even got through a whole one of these lipsticks this year, so I purchased another loganberry. Honestly it's an incredible colour and formula.

Estee Lauder Pure Colour Envy Lipstick - Impulsive 210

I've also done a full post on this particular lipstick this year too, here it is. But this lipstick is just a lovely gorgeous pink colour, so moisturising and a perfect colour for if you just want something on your lips to make them look gorgeous.

So in a nutshell, there has been a lot of products which I have been loving this year, but these are just 10 of them because I didn't want to bore you and then these 10 products mean more because I really do love them. I wanted to just include some of the beauty products that I have been loving this year, because shortly in the next few months you will see a skincare routine, so you will have to wait for that. If you do try out any of these products, please comment below or if I have missed any, please tell me!

(nails - No7 deep wine.)

HAPPY 2016 

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