Clinique Anti Blemish Solutions - Liquid Makeup

An Absolutely Brilliant Product 

03 Fresh Neutral - Clinique £23

I find it very hard to find a foundation that meets my high expectations and I have to say that not many do. I tried this foundation because my 'Revlon Colourstay' was giving me breakouts more often than not, & as i was doing my own makeup for my wedding day i wanted to be blemish free and have a lovely matte look. I tried my luck without reading any reviews on this Clinique foundation, and just bought it with only the lady on the counters advice. I cannot say how happy & pleased I am with it! My skin is normally very combination; oily on my T-Zone, blotchy, very dry on my cheek area and my nose often gets flakey.

This foundation stays on my face for the whole day at work, about 8 hours on average, and keeps my skin oil free. It provides amazing coverage that is very buildable, without it looking cakey and dry. It feels so light on my skin and very breathable. The best part is that it doesn't cause me to break out at all, and also reduced the redness and breakouts i already had. I use this foundation everyday and i honestly could not as for a better daily foundation.

Pro's: This product has definitely reduced existing breakouts and claims to prevent future breakouts. It controls oil very well on my skin and has great coverage that is also buildable. It feels soft, smooth and doesn't feel heavy and creates such an amazing matte finish which lasts all day long and doesn't sink into fine lines and wrinkles.

Con's: There definitely isn't a very large colour range and the colours can have a pink tinge to them. I would also love for the packaging to be improved, a pump bottle would be much easier and would probably get more product out towards the end of the bottle.

Thanks for reading, please feel free to ask any questions :)

have a wonderful day :D

Holy Grail Mascara... Benefit - They're Real!

Best Mascara Everrrrr :)

(apologies for the extremely grubby fingerprints)

What can I even say about this mascara. Honestly the best mascara i have tried to date. Makes your lashes look so long and thick. A total false lash effect. I bought these last year in a promotional set from Debenhams after my wedding, but as i was using up my Clinique mascara they just sat there in the box, so really I've only been using them since January. I think it cost me about £18.95. But with a large size and a tester size it was absolutely worth it. Everyone comments on how lovely my lashes look when I wear it, my sister is very jealous and always uses it when she's raiding my make-up. I wear glasses and usually, most mascaras are very uncomfortable, even when I curl my lashes; but this is amazing and doesn't hurt my eyes or make it uncomfortable. Comes off very easily with a make up wipe, but seems to last all day. I would recommend this product to anyone and everyone. Its high-end and a little expensive, but is definitely worth the investment.

Thanks for reading, I hope your having a wonderful Wednesday :)

Robyn

Concealer Loving ;)

My Top Three Concealers

1, Clinique Airbrush Concealer (Fair) - £17.00

2, Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Lift & Firm Concealer (Fair) - £19.00

3, Soap & Glory Kick Ass Concealer (Light) - £10.00

My overall favourite concealer is definitely the Clinique. (far left) At £17 a pop it is at the higher end of the market but it is absolutely worth the money. Glides on really nicely & covers the dark patches under my eyes brilliantly & ALL day. It only comes in three shades but if put underneath foundation it blends very well and has a medium to high coverage that is completely build-able. The only downside to this product is that the tube doesn't last a great deal of time. I ran out pretty quickly and at this price this makes me really sad when having to purchase another. If it wasn't so brilliant I would have thought twice about repurchasing.

The Elizabeth Arden (centre) is a fairly new addition to my little make up family. I purchased after the woman on the counter recommended it as a high coverage concealer, especially good for the under eye area. Reviews online also backed this up & I actually completely agree. Very smooth formula and dries very matte, excellent coverage and looks flawless. The downside... doesn't stay on all day, fades around 5-6 hours into the day & if re-applying you have to be very careful as it easily can look cakey if being placed on top of setting powder. Overall it is a very good concealer and I do not regret buying it.

Last but not least is the Soap & Glory (far right). Very disappointed it doesn't smell of anything pretty like everything else from this brand but it is a very very good product. Comes with an under eye concealer and an all over face concealer. In the top is a little setting powder and sponge (which I can't say I've used). I LOVE this under eye concealer. It masks even the darkest eye bags and makes your eyes look so fresh. Brilliant. Downside, the all over concealer is very very drying. I don't have the driest skin or visable pores, but this makes my whole face look very dry, even after lots of moisturiser and with foundation on the top. Its a brilliant coverage concealer overall, but I wish it was less drying :(.