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Stila Custom Color Blush in Self-Adjusting Bronze Review

I have been on the search for a good quality, versatile bronzer for quite some time now. I wanted something subtle enough that I could use it in place of blush or even combine with a peachy blush when going for a bolder look. For the last few months I had been alternating between this bronzey blush from Rimmel and…

Essence Pure Skin Anti-Spot BB Cream and Anti-Shine Pore Refining Serum Reviews

Another duo of winners from Essence’s Pure Skin range. I have always felt that BB creams are ideal for young teen skin and can offer coverage and a groomed appearance while still looking natural. Essence’s Pure skin anti-Spot BB cream is my new favoruite “off” day coverage. It is light, even in application and won’t clog pores in fact the…

Bourjois Rouge Edition 12 Hours Lipstick

Bourjois have added a new range to their Rouge Edition lipsticks…introducing their longer lasting Rouge Edition 12 hours line. As someone who often forgets she is even wearing lipstick and therefore very often forgets to re-apply a long-lasting line is right up my alley. This shade is 35 VIP Entry. The formula is surprisingly creamy. Thanks to the added Shea…

New From Max Factor

Two new goodies recently arrived from Max Factor. I had spotted Max Factor in stores before but never really knew the history behind this iconic brand. Did you know Mr Max Factor himself coined the phrase make-up? He also created the first commercially available foundation and Max Factor make-up was the brand used on all the great stars of old…

Bourjois Contour Clubbing Eyeliner Review

Bourjois have a new limited edition range, Contour Clubbing Eyeliner (R100), in stores at the moment. I was given two shades from the range to try out- Ultra Black Glitter and Pink About You… Bourjois eyeliners overall are really good. They are creamy and well-pigmented. Bourjois claim that their Contour Clubbing range are extra long-lasting and won’t smudge. Pink About…

Lashem Colour Strokes Liquid Eyeliner and Extensions in a Bottle Review

I have been testing quite a few “eyelash extensions” mascara’s lately and this definitely one ranks in the top three. The Lashem Extensions in a Bottle is a mascara that contains fiber lash extensions as well as a lash enhancing serum. The promise is similar to most with two sides and three applications. Mascara side first to coat the lashes…