Bourjois Happy Light Matte Primer

Bourjois Happy Light Matte Primer - £10.99

I've been using this primer for around 3 weeks now and it's the first primer I have ever used. Personally I haven't really realised that this product has made my makeup stay on longer, yet it mattifies my complexion very quickly. I use this product on my nose, chin, forehead and under my eyes as these are the more oilier areas and I want my makeup to stay in place in these areas. I have found that this serum dries very quickly so you have to work efficiently with it. I use around 1 and a half pumps to cover the areas I want to. The consistency of the serum is very smooth and doesn't get stuck in the pump- although, after every week of usage, a clog of product appears in the pump yet this is easily blendable into the original product. I also agree that it minimises pores yet I think that there are better products on the highstreet that are cheaper and worth the money.

I don't love this primer as much as I think I would have. However, I will finish the bottle and it is an addition to my makeup collection which has some benefits to mattifiying my complexion.

Hannah x

Sleek Matte Me VS Rimmel Apocalips

Sleek Matte me in the shade Petal - £4.99
Rimmel Apocalips in the shade Celestial - £5.99

See my individual reviews on the Apolcalips here, and Matte me here. I'll try and make this a short comparison as I have already written reviews on the two lip creams (see links). To be honest, the both products are really quite different! If you're looking for a glossy, thick, staining cream then go with the Apocalips; if you're looking for a matte, dry, smooth cream then go for the Matte me. Personally, I prefer the Matte me as I find matte lipsticks very drying to my flaky lips but this product fits the bill perfectly for me. The Apocalips isn't bad at all, it's just not my preference. If I want glossy lips, I'll use a lipstick- but this product will look stunning over lipstick, it depends what look you're going for.

Hannah x

Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Pink Gold

I already love these cream eyeshadow bases, so I thought I'd go out and buy another one! I own the bronze shimmery shade in 'On and On Bronze' currently and I was looking for a base to replace my daily eyeshadow- Sleek Organza (see review of the palette here). This base matches my Organza eyeshadow and will last me so much longer as there is alot more product here than in an eyeshadow pan. As always, the formulation of this base is extremely creamy, blend-able and long lasting. I find that it doesn't crease on your eyelid and is build-able with optional eyeshadows ontop of it. Definitely a firm favourite of mine!

Hannah x

Michael Kors Dupe Watch

This rose gold watch from Next is a perfect dupe for a Michael Kors watch at such a more affordable price! Compared to the MK5128 (the MK watch I wanted) which sets you back £199.99, this watch is a steal at only £24! Bargain! I'm loving it so far although I've had to have 2 links taken out as I appear to have tiny wrists (not complaining)! I'd advise anyone looking for a Michael Kors watch to have a look in Next and any other highstreet shops before blowing out the big bucks!

Hannah x

Highstreet Haul

Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Pink Gold - £5.99
Bourjois Happy Light Matte Primer - £10.99
Models Own HyperGel in Coral Glaze - £5
L'oreal Castings Hair Dye in Iced Chocolate - £6.49
Next Rose Gold Watch - £24

Mac Lipstick - Peach Blossom

Mac Lipstick in Peach Blossom - £15

 If you saw my previous review on my first Mac Lipstick, Pure Zen (here), then you'll know how I initially went into Mac looking for this lipstick. After 3 weeks of waiting for it to be in stock, I received a call from Mac telling me that this beauty was available! This lipstick is a Cremesheen formula which means that it's glossy and slides onto the lips like butter. The bullet looks slightly shimmery and pearlescent but this is hardly noticeable on the lips and doesn't leave a gritty residue.

I find that this coral pink shade is a 'your lips but better' colour and is very natural on the lips for everyday use. I actually think I'm going to use this shade on my prom night- if the bullet lasts till June that is!

Hannah x

February Favourites!

Mac Lipsticks in Peach Blossom, Pure Zen (review here) - £15 each
Essie Bahama Mama - £7.99
Bumble and Bumble Thickening Hairspray (review here) - £7.99