1. Max Factor Masterpiece Transform mascara
I was compelled to buy this after watching a demonstration from Sharon Farrell on YouTube during one of her tutorials. After she had applied it my mouth just dropped to the floor as her eyelashes looked ultra fanned out and doll-like. On my eyelashes the effect isn't quite as prominent as mine are shorter, but the wand still managed to capture and elongate all my lashes. If you have shorter lashes like me I would suggest wiping the excess mascara off the wand first with this mascara because it can clump quite easily due to the tiny bristles on the brush.
2. The Body Shop Instablur 5-Action Perfector
I don't usually use a primer but this thing is just fantastic! It claims to blur imperfections, minimise pores and generally improve uneven skintone among other things. The consistency is very strange, almost gel-like and sinks into the skin rapidly, leaving my skin smoother than it's ever felt before! The smoothness really helps with the application of the rest of the makeup as it glides on evenly over the surface. The thing that most impressed me about this product is the way it evens out my skin really well. My pores were reduced, my dark patches of skin lightened, and my face just generally looked a whole lot better!
3. Collection Lasting Perfection Foundation in Porcelain
Well well well... If this foundation was anything like the Lasting Perfection concealer in Porcelain I'd be a very happy lady. Unfortunately it just isn't so. My Collection concealer is my absolute favourite and most used concealer, so I presumed the shared-name and shared-colour foundation would work wonders too. What you really get is a foundation that comes out of the tube fair but oxidises to a very orange colour. The colour on the back of my hand turns orange within a few minutes so I dread to think how it looks on my face after a long day! Pale ladies, please don't bother!
4. Eyeko Black Magic mascara
I have only used this mascara once so far but wasn't all that impressed. I may change my mind after a second application but I had to apply another mascara over it as it just didn't do anything to define or dramatise my eyelashes! The bristles on the wand are quite fine and the wand is curved in order to curl the lashes, so perhaps my eyelashes simply slipped through the thin bristles.
5. Lily Lolo Super Buffer Brush
This brush claims to be perfect for use with mineral makeup. The bristles are some of the softest and shiniest I have ever felt, and I love to use this brush to apply my blusher, some bronzer, or contour. Had never heard of this brand before but it gets a huge thumbs up from me!
6. Makeup Revolution Ultra Aqua Brow Tints in Medium and Dark
I already have a full review on both of these products right over here!
7. Lancome Le Crayon Kohl in 01 Noir
Not too much to say about this one. A nice, super-black soft kohl pencil great for defining the eyes. Product remains soft and doesn't seem to set on my eyes. Good for blending!
