PRIMER
Benefit That Gal, £22.50 for 11ml and Olay 30 Second Wrinkle Filler, £12.45 for 100ml
The Wrinkle Filler is amazing and smooths skin, not only filling in wrinkles but minimising pores. That Gal is the only illuminating primer that I don't react to. It gives skin healthy sheen.
REPURCHASE?
About to for both as I have just run out.
EYE PRIMER
Urban Decay Primer Potion Eden, £16
Better than Paint Pots and will hold eyeliner all day, even in hot and sticky weather. I have worn it without eye shadow and it gives the eyelid an even tone.
REPURCHASE?
Yes. I like it better than the original.
CONCEALER
Laura Mercier Undercover Pot, £29 for 5.8g
One half is for blemishes and is the best at hiding red spots from acne scarring. The other half is for the under eye area and is a peachy creamy texture. I am so-so about this. Underneath the concealers is their setting powder, which is a good'un.
REPURCHASE?
I have done and probably will when autumn rolls around and I need slightly more coverage.
FOUNDATION
Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua B30 B40, £33 for 30ml
A fluid based, light-coverage foundation, which is buildable and does not tend to oxidise (certainly not on my skin). Easily blendable and is scented, which doesn't particularly bother me. Creates a lovely, natural sheen to the skin and is excellent for my dry skin type.
REPURCHASE?
Yes, although they last a long old time. Currently switching to CC cream and MAC powder for the summer months.
HIGHLIGHTER
MAC Prep and Prime in Radiant Rose, £18 for 3.6ml and Sleek Face Form, £9.99 for 20g
Made almost un-buy able by the Kim Kardashian contour craze, Prep and Prime Highlighter is a staple. It gives a beautiful natural highlight, which is great for any skin, especially my dry skin and in the summer, I often use it in place of a concealer. Blends beautifully – better than YSL's Touché Eclat. The Sleek highlight is a subtle shimmer that makes all the difference to the shape of the face....or the shape that is trying to be enhanced.
REPURCHASE?
Yes, yes, yes.
CONTOUR
Sleek Face Form, £9.99 for 20g
The best contouring set that I have tried. I prefer the bronze colour to Laguna (Sorry, Nars) and although it needs to be blended thoroughly, it is such a good contouring colour. It really defines the cheek bones. Plus, I love the price.
REPURCHASE?
Yes but will take me a while to get through it.
BLUSH
Sleek Pink Lemonade, £9.99
Cream and powder pinks. A flush of summer. A little goes a heck of a long way and it is easy to blend. Lasts for the long haul.
REPURCHASE? I would like to try the range before going back to this. Greedy? Yes. Hey ho!
BROWS
Beautiful Brows, £38
You can read a full review of my new brow must-have product here
REPURCHASE?
YES. In caps....I mean business.
EYE SHADOW
REPURCHASE?
These are my favourite lines for shadows, with some, like the Sigma Smoke Screen, only just discovered. I am planning to buy more from all of the companies. Lord help my mortgage.
EYELINER
MAC Fluid Gel Liner in Black Track, £15 for 3g, Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner Black, £7.99 for 10ml
I use MAC for the initial line and then fill in and define with the Maybelline. I find that the Maybelline feathers on its own. The MAC line controls it!
RE-PURCHASE?
Yes, but I'm always on the look out for a new liner.
MASCARA
Estee Lauder Double Wear Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara, £21 for 6ml; Lancôme Hypnose, £22.50 for 6.ml; Dior Extase, £24.50 for 6ml; YSL Babydoll, £24.50 for 5ml
Estée Lauder does not budge. It's defining, dramatic and does not budge. Sometimes after cleansing three times, I have to do a fourth to get the remaining mascara residue off. Dior is great and doesn't seem to get the recognition that it deserves. I have written a post on it....I need to get on the website asap. YSL Baby Doll is dramatic and defining. The colour can wander but it creates a lovely shape and opens the eyes. It does tend to go off quicker than other mascaras. Lancôme is my every day mascara; easy to apply and easy to get off of an evening.
REPURCHASE?
Yes to Estée Lauder and YSL. Dior, already have, several times. I also like Armani Eyes to Kill but haven't used it in a while.
SETTING
Urban Decay Chill Spray, £20 (see separate review here) and the Laura Mercier Setting Powder, £ 29 for 11.3g
Both are good and do what they say.
REPURCHASE?
I'm going to use MAC powder for a while. I think that my skin has got used to the products and they are not working quite as effectively as they once were.
PERFUME
Jo Malone Peony and Blush, £40 for 30ml and Tuberose Angelica, £100 for 100ml
REPURCHASE?
Without a shadow of a doubt. Not only do they smell amazing and luxurious but the customer care at Jo Malone is traditional and quite the experience. After visiting the Covent Garden store, I received a hand written note, thanking me for visiting. I was utterly blown away. In this day and age, hand written anything is a shock, but it was such a lovely gesture. Plus, Jo Malone offer a complimentary hand and arm massage. It's advisable to book and be warned, you will want to buy every product that they use.
