Review: Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in Plum 05

As i have said before, I have very pale skin (which I love) so I have to choose my blush carefully for what I am doing. 

During the day, I usually wear the Dolly Pink cooler which is super cute as it gives a subtle hint of colour. But I will review that product another time.

In the evening or when I want to achieve I more dramatic look, I ump my colour up to this Plum colour. As it gives a lovely colour to the cheeks.

What I like most about cream blushes is that they soak a bit more into the skin. I find sometimes, depending on skin type, these can achieve a more natural colour. As they don't cake on top of the skin like some poweders can when your skin gets hot.

They are very easy to blend (I use my fingertips), once you know where you want the product to be.

I also love that you can build up the colour very slowly or very faster. If you do make a mistake, I wipe a bit of with a tissue and then concentrate on blending to achieve a natural colour.

This product comes in a nice little range of colours. There are not many shades but, as I have said, you can build the colour up so a wide range is not needed.

Once it is applied to the skin, you can not feel it as the formula is so light and it will stay put all day I find, depending on the activity I am doing. If you are going to the gym, you have no chance.

They come in cute little glass pots, with lids matching the contents colour.

They do appear small, however, the contents will last you a long time.

I think is product is roughly around  the £6 mark which is a total bargain for what you are getting. This is a product that I would hate to be without .

Totally love it!

No7 Smokey Eyeliner Brush

 I was planning to show you a range of brushes first however, I have decided to mix it up a bit.

It is important to have some good quality brushes in your kit. You could have the most amazing product but if you don't have the tools, your money could be wasted. Think about it, you wouldn't apply a Chanel foundation with a brush you found in a £1 shop.

Also, take your time with brushes, just cos you have great brushes, doesn't mean you are going to get amazing results first time. It takes practice to find out what brushes work best for you and for different effects.

Make up artists try to go for the best brushes that they can or the ones they feel they work the most comfortable with.

My personal favourites are MAC and Crown brushes.

If you want the same thing that is fine but remember to really look after them and spend time cleaning them has they have a high price tag.

No7 have a range on nice brushes for different tasks and they work really well I find without the huge price tag. So I would recommend these for your home kit.

The first brush that I am going to review is this one.

Now, it is the most expensive one in my kit by far however, it is  (I think) a super little brush.

It is black and gold in colour and very smoth, with lettering in gold. The bristle are very short to give great control. The are also packed very tightly together to achieve a soft and full brush.

The handle is short enough that you can work without having no control over it however, its not so short that you are right up in your client's face.

As the bristle are so soft and full, it does help to achieve a stunning smokey effect without a major hassle. I love using it for under the eye areas and smokey V's.

It is designed to be used for lining the eyes, but I have also used it  for tiny amount of concealer and even as a lip brush when I wanted a very soft look.

Remember to clean well afterwards, contamination is not sexy. I base it on the same rule as underwear, wear it once and then wash it lol.

Back to the brush. Amazing product, easy to use, achieves great effects, looks great on its own or in a collection and a resonable price tag.

Benefit Lemon Aid Corrector Eyelid Primer

"The soft, lemon yellow cream helps to hide redness and discoloration on your eyelids. In a snap, eyes look refreshed, frisky, and ready for fun."

I am in love with this product. It is amazing.

The  product is small, however, you only need a small amount for each eye. Lemon Aid does look thick but it blended extremely well on any skin type, tone or colour.

After using this product, my eye make up really did stay on longer then ever and didn't crease.
Without eye make it, my eyes look refreshed and you could be trick to believe I have had hours and hours of sleep (I wish).

I does seem a tad pricey when you see it in the shops, however, it will last you for months, so they price is really good when thought about that way.

I promise, after using this product, you won't look back and you will wonder how you have lived so long without it.

Leichner Foundation 30ml

"World famous Leichner Foundation is a professional foundation used by Photographic studios, televison, theatre and professional make up artists worldwide. All day moisturising foundation."

I have to admit, I had not heard of this product before. I stumbled upon it and read some amazing reviews so I thought that I would give it a go.

Ok, where to start?

One of the reviews I read was that it was great for people with drier skin. I have combination skin and I tend to get very dry around the corners of the nose and occasionally down the bridge. This product wasn't great for that. I have a slightly oily forehead and it wasn't great for this either.

To be honest, I was quite sure how to apply it. A brush applied the product too thick, fingers weren't bad but you get a lot of product on the hands and I found it difficult to apply without streaks. 

I found the best way to apply was with a cosmetic sponge. It went on well and without streaking.

Leichner is very thick but very workable and so you don't need that much product with each application. 

A 30ml pot will last.

Even though it wasn't brilliant on my skin, I would really recommend it to people with slight combination skin, and maybe with oil, if you have an extremely good skin/foundation primer underneath.

My skin did feel smooth all day while wearing Leichner, and it didn't feel like I was wearing anything.

Leichner covers very well on dark circles, (even my panda eyes), and over imperfections. Leichner can go on very well after a bit of practice and will last a long time.

A brilliant product at an amazing price.