The way I've been using this is to apply it after my moisturiser and primer. I wouldn't feel comfortable just using this as my every day moisturiser as I don't feel like it nourishes my skin as much as my normal cream does, so I kind of use this just to add extra glow to my skin. I pop some just on top of my cheek bones so once I've put my foundation on it peeps through and gives my skin a lovely glow.


The consistency is quite runny and a little bit goes a long way. I have also tried adding this into my foundation but I didn't feel like it worked as well as other products I own, like the MAC strobe cream or MAC lustre drops so I don't suggest using it for that purpose.
Another tip is if you're wanting that J-Lo bronzy glow for a night out I pop a little bit on my collar bone, shins of my legs and a little bit on the tops of my shoulders to make your skin illuminate. Beautiful when you have a nice tan!


Overall this product has really impressed me and I'm considering exploring more from the Botanics range to see if there are any other hidden gems.

I put my lipliner on beforehand to shape my lips then applied the colour, I only needed one coat as the pigment in this was so strong it completely covered my lips with just one swipe. The staying power was pretty good although drinking and eating did make the colour fade a little bit but it was still passable. The applicator is a nice shape and fits on the lips snuggly.

The staying power is unreal, I have no idea why i've been wasting my time with normal lipsticks that I have to re-apply every 5 minutes for all this time. It feels a little bit dry on the lips but that's easy to sort out, just a little bit of Carmex before application really helps. I was so impressed with the MAC ones that I also got the colour 'Feels So Grand' and it's the most perfect blue toned red ever, makes my teeth look super white which is exactly what we want from a red lippy.


So due to the fact that I absolutely have been converted to liquid lipstick I went on the search for a couple of less pricier ones. So off I go searching in my local Superdrug store and I go straight to the makeup aisle. After probably spending about half an hour swatching every lipstick known to man I finally decide on MUA Velvet Lip Lacquer in 'Tranquility'  and Sleek Matte Me Lipcolour in 'Birthday Suit' - I'm so happy with these and I'm so glad to have found cheaper versions of liquid lipsticks that I love just as much.

The Sleek one is personally my favourite out of them all I love the colour, its a pinky mauve just what I've been looking for. The only down fall to this one is the applicator, I wish it was a little bit smaller as where its quite big the product gathers a lot on the brush but the pigment and colour makes up for this.


The MUA one is such a bargain for the quality of the product, MUA (also known as 'Makeup Academy') has such a huge range of products at amazing prices. I own quite a few different products from the range and it's safe to say that every single one has impressed me. This lip-colour is the perfect nude shade and the applicator is on point. The product sits really nicely on the lips without over drying and doesn't do that annoying gathering thing in the middle of your lips. I only picked up the colour 'Tranquility' but I think i'm going to go back and purchase a couple more and maybe see what the darker colours are like.


Here's swatches of all four of the colours, I did one layer of each and you can see a difference in the pigment between the cheaper and higher-end products but I suppose that's what you get with the difference in price. However I'm seriously impressed with all four and would definitely recommend all of them.

My First impression is that this product is amazing for a base primer, I simply smear it all over my face after moisturising and due to the amount of Glycerin it pretty much acts like a glue, holding on your foundation. Great for my oily skin, no oil is getting through this bad boy.

The first time I applied it, obviously the smell was a little bit of a distraction as it is to me a very manly smell so smearing this all over my skin was quite an unnatural thing to do. I rubbed it into my whole face focusing mostly on my T-zone as this is where I get the most oil. I waited for it to dry which only took a minute or so and applied my makeup as normal. Throughout the day I did notice that I didn't have to apply my powder as much as usual and my skin still looked just as fresh as it did in the morning. I also noticed that my pores look significantly smaller when I used this which is always a plus.

I picked this up in my local boots and it was only £5.35! Such a bargain considering I was using the Benefit Porefessional before this at a hefty price-tag of £25! A massive price difference there and does the exact same thing so will definitely be sticking with this one from now on.

So Dior have brought out a new range of nail polishes/lipsticks and Addict Glosses. They truly are beautiful...the two polishes that intrigued me were the clear gel top coat and 643 Diablotine.

Now when I first heard of the gel top coat I thought how can this possibly look like a gel top coat without having to cure it under a UV lamp? But it really does look amazing! ...it hardens into a thick clear coat and feels very strong also leaving an amazing shine and MEGA quick drying! This retails at £18 but really is worth the money as it will last for ages!

The other nail polish I picked up was 643 Diablotine...a very summery coral/red with glitter flecks throughout (although these are very discreet) the way these polishes apply on the nail are so luxurious and easy to work with (especially as I am not the most precise when applying nail polish, so the easiest the better for me) again it's so quick drying and is very pigmented...you could get away with one coat but I would always suggest two so it looks perfect :)

Picture below is 643 Diablotine and gel top coat...

So I've become a little MAC lipstick obsessed lately so I thought that I would share my recent purchases. I picked up 3 new ones; Russian Red, Rebel and Candy-yum-yum. All 3 very well known to any makeup obsessed junkie.

I originally went in to find the "perfect Marilyn red" colour...where I came across Russian Red...I instantly new that it would be extremely flattering as the blue undertones make teeth look whiter (who doesn't want whiter teeth?) I paired this colour with the very famous MAC cherry lip pencil and both worked nicely together!

Tip - By filling in the whole lip with a lip pencil first will not only define but will also make the lipstick last longer!

As I was browsing around all the pretty lipsticks a couple others caught my eye..the first a very daring colour...one in which I would never usually go for...Candy-Yum-Yum...I've read about this new colour on many blogs and it seemed to get quite a hype amongst the beauty world so I had to have it...I must admit that I haven't actually worn this colour yet as its a very bright "Barrie" pink but It just looks so pretty sitting in my beauty box lol (that's how I justify that purchase) :)

Last but not least the colour I have worn the most ...Rebel...a beautiful deep reddy purple colour which is just so beautiful!! I pair this with a lip liner from Rimmel called Black Tulip which work amazing together.

Tip : For the illusion of fuller lips highlight your Cupid's bow and after application add a sparkling gloss to centre of lips.

(Picture of swatches from left to right...Candy-Yum-Yum, Rebel and Russian Red)

So wanting perfect lashes is probably every girls dream...but we all need a little help getting there.

Wearing mascara enhances your natural lash and helps give the illusion of fuller and thicker eyelashes! A look is never complete in my eyes without lashings of mascara :)

I wear two different mascaras to get the desired look that I want..I like my lashes as thick and full on - as probably every other girl does aswell. Firstly I use Loreal Telescopic mascara (£10.99)...I start at the very root of the lashes and work in a zig zag motion until meeting the very top...then looking down I like to coat each lash in a zig zag motion downwards concentrating on coating the ends of my lashes. I then also coat my bottom lashes in a zigzag motion.

I then continue to do the other eye in the same way so this allows the other eye to dry a little bit so I can build further fullness...I then use Dior Iconic mascara (£23) to go over each eye...this mascara is great for curling up the lashes aswell as building even more volume to the lashes.. Carry on coating the lashes untill you reach your desired look...make sure not to overload the brush with product otherwise it may make your lashes clumpy.

Tip: not pumping the mascara will help the mascara last longer and not dry out.

Personally this isn't dark enough for me....I'm thinking of applying another layer...but for a fraction of the price of St Tropez a couple extra coats doesnt bother me...a deffo thumbs up from me!! :)