Christmas Presents- product reviews

Make up products-

I don't tend to buy from brands like bourjois (apart from a lipstick I bought for my prom) or No7 because, as I teenager with no job, I generally can't afford them. Although I love brands like Collection and Rimmel I have noticed the quality of the products.

No7 matte lip crayon-  Raspberry Wine- it applies smoothly and it is pigmented. It a more of a neutral shade with a purple tint. It is long lasting and it's fairly moisturising.

Bourjois 3D effet lipgloss-  Rouge Democratic- it is extremely pigmented and glossy, it isn't as sticky as I find some cheaper lipgloss especially can be and it smells really nice. The applicator is a flexible brush which makes it easier to apply.

No7 Shimmer Pallete- Rose- there are four different shades that you can use individually or, like me, you can sweep your brush through all four shades. It contains a lot of glitter but it gives a really pretty glow and shimmer. It is fairly pigmented but not overly harsh, so, for me, just swirling my brush in the pallete picks up enough colour.

No7 Stay Perfect Liquid Eye Liner- Black- I love eye liner and this is no exception. It is long lasting, extremely pigmented and easy to apply. It says that it is water resistant but I don't know if it is because I haven't tested this. You can build it up without it rubbing away or flaking and it dries as a solid colour without flaking, smudging or fading during the day.

No7 Dramatic Lift Mascara- Black- this is the product that has made the most difference for me-I am used to cheap mascaras that clump and don't tend to provide any length. This mascara doesn't clump my eye lashes together, it makes them look longer and fuller, and it lasts really well!

Nail Varnishes-

Lipsy Nail Varnish, unknown name- (light pink)-  it is quite a sheer, shimmery nail varnish, you would need a few coats to build up the colour.

No7 Nail Varnish- Disco Ball- (silver glitter)- unlike cheaper glitter nail varnishes, this contains quite a lot of glitter so two coats it all you really seem to need if you just want glittery nails. It seems to last a while and it is really pretty.

Lipsy Nail Varnish- (fushia/purple)- in the bottle it appears quite a dark purpley shade, it it the same colour on the nail as long as you put more than one coat on, if you only put one coat on then it will appear to be more of a fushia. It seems to be long-lasting and extremely pigmented.

Love you all xoxo