Maybelline Dream cushion foundation.

Can you believe that it has taken me this long to try out a cushion foundation, Maybelline have recently added the Dream cushion foundation to their range and as I love the dream satin liquid I knew I had to give this one a go. I'm sure you've all seen a cushion foundation before however if you haven't the product is basically in a sponge which enables you to use less product.

 

This has a beautiful skin like finish and actually reminds me of a lower coverage version of the Charlotte Tilbury magic foundation which is one of my favourites at the moment. It is a satin finish whilst I know a lot of cushion bases tend to be on the more dewy side. Despite the fact that it is a satin finish I don't find it clings to any dry patches. On my skin over the day I do get a small amont of shine however I don't set my makeup as a really don't mind a little oil on my skin as it makes it less dry and gross. One thing I will say is that I have the shade Natural Ivory which is the lightest and I am pretty sure I'm not going to be able to wear it when I don't have as much colour to my skin. Also I did find the dark were also very limited which is a shame as it really is one of those foundations which I believe would almost work on all skin types.

 

Other than the colour issue I am actually really impressed with this product and it will be definitely going into my regular rotation.

Wet N Wild Mega glow contour palette

I watch a lot of Amy Macedo on youtube and I have heard so much about this Wet n Wild contour palette from her. So when I saw it pop up on my Amazon I knew I had to give it a go. I went for the shade Dulce de leche which is the lighter of the two. In the product you get two huge pans, one of a very matte pale slightly yellow shade and a fairly warm toned bronzer which for me in a contour shade is strange.

 

 

I have to admit I haven't been using the contour powder as a contour as it is too light however it makes a really beautiful overall bronzer for slightly paler skin. The matte slightly yellow toned powder is really beautiful for setting under the eyes as it is very finely milled therefore doesn't cake on the skin. The packaging is extremely flimsy and when comparing it to my big MUA bronzer it just isn't as tough. I think this would travel okay however I think there is more of a risk of the product getting damaged. The fastening is fairly secure so I cannot see it coming open. 

Overall I am really impressed with this product and can definitely see why American youtubers are hyping this product up. If you are in the UK and want to get your hands on it I ordered mine from Amazon and paid around £6 for it which I cannot complain about. I'd love to know if you have given this product a go!

 



The Budget bronzer edit

I am a big bronzer fan and it's something I don't ever skip. Today I thought I would go through some of my favourite lower end bronzers. I am quite fair however I do like quite a dark bronzer, that being said I think these products could all be used really lightly if you want something a little more subtle.

 

 

First off we have the MUA Bronzed perfection matte bronzer which is absolutely huge. This is a very subtle shade but can be built up to give the skin a really beautiful glow. It's quite pink toned so I definitely prefer it for more all over bronze than a sort of bronzey contour. It also looks absolutely beautiful on just the apples of the cheeks to give the complexion some colour. Next up is a recent purchase which is the Wet and wild contour palette in Dulce de leche. For me this isn't really a contour but more of a targeted bronzer. What I love about this product is that it can be built up to be really deep yet still looks fairly natural on the skin. The powder on the other side is fab for me to set under my eyes now however I think in the winter it may be a little too dark.

 

Moving on to the cult blogger favourites first off is the Soap and Glory Solar powder. This is a beautiful duo of a deep matte bronzer and a light slightly satin shade. What I tend to do with this is stick to the darker side adding in a little of the lighter just to enhance the glow the bronzer gives. This one makes the skin look so healthy and to me is a perfect summer bronzer. The finally one I wanted to talk about today is the Body shop's Honey bronzer in the shade 3. I know a lot of pale people love this in shade 1 but I found for me that was just too light. I love the fact that with this bronzer you have plenty of shade options and you can also go for either a matte or a slightly shimmery finish. This bronzer is ridiculously smooth and I thin it would be perfect for everyday. 

MUA, Wet and wild Dark and light, The Body shop, Soap and glory Dark and light.

Everyday Brow routine

I am a strong brow gal so today I thought I would show you my everyday brow products, now I'm going to apologise for the photo below because my dip brow is looking.... well loved to say the least.

 

So first off I start with my Dipbrow which is in the shade Medium brown, I love this product and so many other people do to. It is perfect for getting a really bold brow but can also be toned down massively to create a more natural looking brow. This shade is perfect for me as it is a nice ashy brown, this is a really nice long lasting product and is completely weather proof. That being said I do like to top the pomade with a little powder just on the arch as I have to sculpt this in as the hair is pretty sparse. I have been using the Freedom brow powder in Ash brown which is a really grey toned brown. This is perfect to just set the pomade in place where there isn't much hair for it to grab onto.

 

To set the brows I have been using Gimme brow as per usual. This is my 3rd tube of this stuff as I just can't find anything which compares to it. It sets the brows in place whilst adding a little bit of volume and making them look more realistic. Finally on the everyday I use a little satin shadow from catrice to go under my brow. I don't tend to carve my brows out with concealer unless it's a special occasion so just stick to a little bit of cream just to make the brow pop a little.

 

So that's it for today, what do you use on your brows?