Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear Concealer

Price: £4.19
Where to buy? In Boots, Superdrug or on their websites.
'Ultimate wear concealer which provides full coverage for up to 16 hours of flawless skin.'
This concealer is available in four colours - Fair, Light, Medium and Deep. I get mine in medium which is a perfect colour match for me! At just £4.19 if you can't find the exact shade you need you could always buy two colours and mix them together while still costing you less than most high end products. The packaging is quite basic, it's just a twist tube with a sponge tip applicator. I always apply a few dots underneath my eyes then blend with my fingers, patting it in to the skin. The consistency is quite thick, but it blends like a dream and then sets on the skin after a few minutes and wont budge! I don't apply a powder on top of this, it stays put all day by itself and by that I mean a full working day of 10+ hours. The coverage is also, amazing. I'd definitely say this offered a full coverage with a natural finish.I've never had any problems with creasing, or the coverage wearing off as the day goes on, I honestly can't fault this product. The only downside for me, is that the writing can wear off the packaging resulting in quite a plain, cheap looking product.
Have you tried the Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer?

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Mii Cosmetics

Never heard of Mii Cosmetics? Here's a bit of background..
Mii recently launched in the UK and was developed with one idea in mind. That women shouldn't constantly feel the pressure of having to live up to the high standards we've all set for ourselves nowadays. Instead of trying to transform yourself into something you're not, the main focus is to be happy with who you are and to be content with yourself instead of crumbling to the pressure of 'being beautiful'. Having confidence in yourself is alone, beautiful so feel free to create an image that is entirely you - not based on someone else.I was offered the chance to try two products from their range and after a long browse on their website I settled on the Glamorous Trio Bronzing Face Finish and their Moisturising Lip Lover Lipstick in 'Express'.Glamorous Trio Bronzing Face Finish in 'Treasure - 01'.Price: £23.50 for 10gOnly available in this shadeThis gorgeous product contains two different shades of bronzer as well as a highlighter. I love products like this because they can be extremely versatile! For me, this wouldn't just be a bronzer this could also be used as an eyeshadow trio and the highlighter could be used all over the face.Swirled together you achieve a beautiful bronzed glow that warms up the face and add a pretty sheen to the skin. I'm quite fussy about shimmer in products, any chunky glitter or a frosty finish enhances pores and I don't think it looks flattering on ANY skin tone so I was happy when I saw the shimmer in this was subtle. The pale, golden highlighter strip has a gorgeous pearlescent sheen to it and the two bronze shades have subtle shimmer running through them - combined creating the perfect bronzed glow.The price might seem slightly steep for a brand that's not as well known but the quality is amazing. The Bronzing Face Finish is finely milled, buttery and creamy making it easy to blend, it's pigmented, with a gorgeous finish to each shade and the packaging is simplistic and sleek, as well as very sturdy with a large compact mirror.Moisturising Lip Lover Lipstick in 'Express - 06'£14.95 for 3.5gAvailable in 12 shadesI went for Express because it looked like a beautiful variation of the classic red lip. Instead of a matte red you get a subtle, pale red with a slight golden shimmer which applies as a sheer wash of colour and can be built up for a more intense look. As the name suggests, this leaves lips nicely moisturised and doesn't highlight any dry areas - always a plus for colder months! I found this lasted a good few hours on my lips before I had to touch up and at no point did I get the dry, tight feeling some other red lipsticks leave you with.
For me, this is a great reminder that you don't have to stick to the usual large brands dotted around your local Debenhams. There are fantastic cosmetic companies about that are just as amazing! You can really see the care that's gone into the products, and the quality is fantastic. I'll definitely be purchasing a few of their eye shadows and I really want to try the Flawless Face Base too!http://www.miicosmetics.com/

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Make-Up Storage

I've finally got around to decorating my room (not completely finished - but almost) so I thought I'd share with you my make-up storage and 'blogging area'.
I have a built in desk in the corner of my room that I painted white so it's easy to wipe clean then hung a vintage, slightly gothic mirror on the back wall. I'm right next to the window so I get natural light during the day and at night, I'm under the main light in my bedroom as well as having a lamp next to me and a light up mirror. On a whim, I brought myself a comfy white bar stool that was in the sale - definitely not a necessity but I think it was worth the money.
In terms of storage I picked up three of the Muji Wide 2 Drawer Acrylic Boxes that stack on top of each other and look scarily similar to the Glambox at just a third of the price. I also got given an acrylic lipstick/make-up organiser as a small birthday gift which I keep just next to these. For odd bits and bobs like lipbalm, large palettes I chuck them in a cute woven basket I picked up from the Range.
Once I've finally cleared up the shelf below that will be for body and hair products, nail varnishes and where I've been taking my blog photos lately.
Here's a close up view of the make-up storage for you, along with a snap of my choice of drink whilst typing away on the laptop - a healthy hot chocolate with whipped cream, mm!
Muji Storage Boxes - http://www.muji.eu/pages/online.asp?V=1&Sec=9&Sub=39&PID=2424I had the boxes delivered and after processing delivery was quick and everything came well packaged, highly recommended! I think in total I paid around £35.00, including postage & packaging.Lipstick/Cosmetic Organiser can be found on AmazonBar Stool/Lamp from The RangeMirror from Boots, No.7

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Soap & Glory 'What's Nude' Palette

Price: £10.00 - 4 x 1.5g of productShade: What's NudeAvailable: Boots
As one of my little stocking fillers I received the Soap & Glory Lid Stuff Palette in 'What's Nude'. I'd already tried their Kick Ass Concealer and wasn't a huge fan so I wasn't sure what to expect quality wise, however I've been quite impressed. This neutrals palette contains three matte shades and one shimmer, perfect for creating a wide eyed day time look or for transforming in to evening eyes.My favourite way to use this palette is to apply Vanilla all over the lid and add a little bit of Pink T and Mudhoney in the crease or to use Aubersheen by itself. The only shade I was slightly disappointed with was Pink T as it doesn't show up on my skin very well. I did find some of the shadows ever so slightly chalky but otherwise they're well pigmented and easy to blend. At just £10 this is a great, affordable palette especially if you can't afford higher end brands or want something to chuck in your handbag. I like this so much I've been using it every day for work!
Vanilla/Pink T/Mudhoney/Aubersheen

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Oops, I did it again. HAUL

As promised, here is my joint '21st Birthday & Treating Myself - aka. Any excuse to spend money' Haul.

Butter London Nail Varnish in 'Diamond Geezer'
Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner
Sleek Pout Polish - Electro Peach
Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Foundation - Natural Beige
Mac Prep & Prime Skin Base Visage Primer
Mac Mineralize Skin Finish Natural - Medium Plus
Mac Blush - Harmony
Sleek Pout Paint - Cloud 9
Natural Collection Lipstick - Apple Blossom
Mac 168 Brush
Mac Quad Palette - Vanilla/Silver Ring/Contrast/Mystery
Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer - Medium/3
Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes Mascara - Duo Pack, Two for £29.50
Guerlain Lingere De Peau Foundation
Mac Face and Body Foundation - C3
Mac Lipstick - Myth
LOOK Beauty Nail Pop's - Catwalk/Petticoat/Vintage
Barry M Nail Paints - Coral/Mint Green/Shocking Pink/Vivid Purple/Berry IceCream/Mushroom

Oh, the shame. I think I have a problem..
Feel free to let me know if you want reviews on any products mentioned!

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LOOK Beauty Lipstick 'Toffee Cup'

Price: £7.00Shade: Toffee Cup, 4 other shades in the range.Available: Superdrug
After finishing my Christmas shopping today I decided with my last ten pound note I'd have a little wander round Superdrug and treat myself. Any new stands immediately catch my attention so within minutes I was hovering by the LOOK Beauty counter, oohing and ahhing over new products. Torn between their lipsticks, nail varnishes and double ended lipstick/gloss I decided to play it safe and settle on a nude lipstick for £7 - not very adventurous I know!
'Toffee Cup' is quite peach/salmon toned, a bit like Mac Myth and applies very smoothly thanks to the creamy, soft texture. The pigmentation isn't as good as other nude lipsticks I've tried but the colour can be built up without looking like you have a lot of product on your lips. The finish is slightly glossy thanks to the moisturising formula, meaning it doesn't cling on to dry patches - which is never a good look.
Overall, I'm happy with my purchase, all the products are reasonably priced and seem good quality, the only thing I'm not a huge fan of is the packaging. The design on the outer casing is nice enough but the shape makes it a bit awkward to hold and it does feel a bit flimsy, although the magnetic lid means it wont fly around in your purse! I definitely want to try a few other products from the range!

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