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A list of products I've mentioned, however, as they were presents etc, I won't be giving links or prices as I don't want to seem like I've checked out what everything costs! However, I'm sure everything I've mentioned can easily found by googling them!:
Benefit Primed For Take off Kit: Havana Blush, Porefessional, Bad Gal Lash Mascara
ELF Contouring Blush/Bronzer Kit
MAC Creme Sheen Glass in Astral
No. 7 Fanomenal Lash Serum
Elizabeth Arden Prevage Clinical Lash & Brow Enhancing Serum
No.7 Brush Caddy
Magnectic Lash Extension Mascara
Too Faced Smokey Eye Palette
Too Faced Matte Palette
Too Faced Return of Sexy Palette
Too Faced Shadow Bon Bons Palette
Too Faced Professional Brush Set
Too Faced Retractable Kabuki Brush
Benefit Smokin' Eye Palette
Pandora Bracelet: Cheryl Cole Edition
UGG Adirondack Tall Boots
UGG Gloves
Other Videos you maybe interested in!:
Top 10 Beauty Products of 2012 - Bobbi Brown, Sigma, Laneige, Heroine Make etc...:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1uN6IR0FBI
Sensitive Skin 3: Balance Me Pure Skin Face Wash:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN_q5eSIipk
Fashion & Accessories Haul No.5 - ASOS & Primark!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSOlUXNT25Y
Face:
Maybelline Fit Me Liquid Foundation 210 Natural Beige
Laneige Satin Finish Loose Powder 2 Natural Beige
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer 20
Benefit Havana Blush
Eyes:
Etude House Drawing Eyebrow Blackish-Brown
Etude House Colour My Brows 01 Rich Brown
K-Palette 24Hr Tattoo Liquid Liner Black
Dolly Wink Volume Mascara
Cleanse your face of make-up and daily grime with our gentle yet effective, sulphate and petroleum free face wash to achieve a balanced, clean complexion without stripping away your skin’s natural moisture levels. We’ve blended soothing, balancing, deliciously fragrant grapefruit, petitgrain and frankincense essential oils with spruce knot extract to help improve and smooth the appearance of congested or problem complexions. Anti-oxidant rich moringa and rice bran oils help to brighten and polish the skin to leave it smooth and gently cleansed.
Smooth over face and neck, gently massaging wash in circular movements to dissolve make-up and grime. Close eyes and wipe carefully over lids and eye lashes, avoiding direct contact with eyes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and pat dry with a clean towel. Apply our balancing face moisturiser or radiance face oil after to give a soft, clean and glowing complexion.
My View on this Face Wash: So really to summarise what I've said in this video, this is a really gentle cleanser that doesn't strip the skin or leave it dry after use. This is one of the few cleansers I've used that leaves my skin quite moisturised! I generally used this as a gentle morning cleanser as I've found that it's not very effective at removing makeup and such. I've found it great in the mornings as it doesn't leave my skin looking red or required me to extra moisturise to get a good base before makeup. The use of natural ingredients and essential oils also reassured me that I wasn't applying any un-necessary parabens or sulphates on my skin. However, like I've mentioned in the video, this has a very strong scent. I personally am not adverse to scents and perfumes in my skincare (though prefer not to have any), but even I found the scent of this cleanser overwhelming. I understand that the scents are from the essential oils, but eventually resorting to holding my breath every morning to cleanse my face became very tiresome and not how I wanted to start my mornings! I did persevere until I finished all of this cleanser, however, unless I have a major breakout that required me to take care of my skin for several months, I am reluctant to repurchase this.
So, there really are two types of these applicators, the vibrating ones and the patting ones. The one mentioned in my video is the vibrating applicator, where the sponge vibrates to distribute the foundation. The patting ones are applicators with fast patting motions, but with end results similar to the vibrating applicators - both work to distribute the liquid foundation/BB cream more evenly, giving an airbrush finish. The only thing I can seem to compare this to is the Clarisonic cleaning brush, but instead of distributing cleansing foam, the vibrating foundation applicator are designed to spread liquid foundation/BB cream evenly across your skin.
There are many different vibrating foundation applicators out there - just image google vibrating foundation applicator, and a plethora of pictures comes up, but my advice is, if your going to buy one, make sure it gives a vibration count of at least 5000 vibrations per minute. From what I can deduce from the 'scientific' background is that the more counts per minute the applicator gives, the better the distribution, and the more flawless the foundation will look! It comes as no surprise that I would also recommend a Korean branded one - after all, it did originate from there!
My personal opinion?! I do think it's great for everyone to have one of these on their vanity table. While I personally don't use it/don't need to use it everyday, they are great for special occasions and for days where you need an extra flawless look. I personally see a difference to how my foundation looks when using the vibrating applicator. Flawless doesn't even describe it! My skin looks airbrushed no matter how close to the mirror I get & for days when I'm feeling less confident & a bit self-depriciating the literal perfect makeup always makes me that little bit better!
Alas there's no point having the perfect applicator if you don't have your perfect foundation, after all, there's only so much something can do! Also make sure you buy a few back up sponges as well, as even though many are advertised as antibacterial, I personally still prefer to wash the sponges constantly as my skin is prone to breakout and waiting for one to dry is a pain.
So just to show you a few vibrating/patting foundation applicators. By far, the more popular one out there is the Enprani Face Designer Auto Pat:
Enprani are so confident in their auto pat that they package it with their own brand foundation!
TonyMoly are a more affordable Korean Brand and is more basic in design, but works just as well
Mistyle Vibrating Applicator has a swivelling head so easier to get round all the curves of the face
The Haan Digital Foundation applicator is also a popular brand with their kit of foundation & extra heads
So whichever you decide to choose (vibration or pat motion) if you decide to choose any at all, I personally love I have a couple of these at home, and definitely think if your an liquid foundation person, this is a must for days you want airbrushed skin.
Makeup I have on:
Face: Rimmel Fix & Perfect Pro Primer 002 Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 01 Laneige Satin Finish Loose Powder 2 Natural Beige Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer 03 No. 7 Summer of Dreams Bronzer L'oreal Blush 115 True Rose Soap & Glory Glow All Out Face Powder
Eyes: Cyber Colors 24hr Eyebrow Duo Dark Brown Chamayu Brows Up Brown Heroine Make Kiss Me Smooth Liquid Liner Black Dolly Wink Curl Mascara
• Natural coverage that leaves skin the way it was meant to be…fresh, breathing, natural
• Exclusive translucent base and lightweight pigments allow skin's natural highs and lows to show through
• Non-comedogenic, dermatologist-tested
To summarise what I reviewed in the video, this foundation gives a light to light/medium coverage, feels light weight and gives a smooth slightly powdered finish. It went on really well using a kabuki brush leaving no streaks, did not separate, move, or disappear on my combination/oily skin throughout the day either. It also lasted a good full day, say from 7am til about 7pm, so staying power is pretty good. However, I do use primer & powder when using this foundation, as it transfers really easily, so you need to be cautious when using this foundation. If you are one of those that touches your face throughout the day etc, I definitely do not recommend this foundation. Another thing to note is it did oxidise throughout the day, and though it didn't affect me much as I'm sort of between two shades anyway, those with paler skin may want to buy the next shade down.
People I do not recommend this to are those with dry skin as the powdery finish can emphasise any dry areas, & definitely not for those with really oily skin as I guess the transfer will only be worse with really oily skin!
The bottle comes with a pump which is nice, however, the pump does release quite a fair amount in one pump so just use one pump first and if you need more then go for another. The foundation comes out quite watery, however, it does provide the stated coverage when applied.
Overall, I've used this foundation for over a month now & still grab for it once in a while. I like the finish it gives me, and I learnt not to touch my face whenever I have foundation on which is another added bonus I guess. The shade fits me well - I bought 220 (I'm an NC25-27) and like I said, it lasts all day. It's also the only drug-store liquid foundation that hasn't broken me out, so I'm impressed with that as well. While it's not the best foundation out there, for the price, packaging and formula, I consider it pretty good!
Comes in around 12 shades (from Boots) & caters for both pink and yellow undertones.
Price: 7.99GBP
Makeup I have on:
Face:
17 Photo Flawless Primer
Maybelline Fit Me Liquid Foundation 210 Sandy Beige
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Even Finish Foundation 30.00GBP
http://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/5141/22257/Makeup/Face/Foundation/Long-Wear-Even-Finish-Foundation-SPF15/New/index.tmpl
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex 44.00GBP
http://www.esteelauder.co.uk/product/689/4595/Product-Catalog/Skincare/By-Category/Repair-Serums/Advanced-Night-Repair/Synchronized-Recovery-Complex/index.tmpl
