I had never really tried an eyebrow definer before, so in the name of all things research, I went out and got myself one.

When I went out looking for one I wanted something cheap, drugstore that worked well, and being that I had no idea what I was looking for it was a bit of a challenge.

I took myself along to boots and ummed and ahhed over the different brands and where would be a good place to start… which turned out not to be quite so hard, as I found only two brands (Natural Collection and Collection 2000) actually did Eye Brow Pencils, so it was been those, and in the end I went for the Collection 2000 one because NaturalCollectionhad run out of black.

I was actually pretty shocked to find out that drugstore make up-wise there is hardly any brands currently selling Eye Brow liners.

Anyway, I took myself home with my new Eye Brow Pencil…and then didn’t use it for about 2 weeks. I was going out one evening and decided to give it a go, and from the moment I tried it out, I was hooked!

Its really easy to use, the pencil is really soft and very easy to blend. It gives a great coverage for those of you who use it because of sparse brows, and gives great colour too.

All round a great product that I am going to use time and time again!

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Usually, where concealers are concerned, I find one I love and run it into the ground (then to find that its been discontinued and can never have it again).

Recently, I’ve been trying out a wide range of different things, not only in concealers but other make up products too, not to waste my money but to find the best thing out there for what I need.

My chin is a problematic area for me. I suffer with a form of adult acne and every now and then it flares up to epic proportions, and when it does I need a concealer that will work.

My latest find is Rimmel’s Stay Matte Concealer which you can see pictured. What I love about this concealer is it’s a duo action stick. The creamy/yellow colour covers the blemish while the green treats the blemish, helping it heal that much faster.

I love this because its got great coverage and it really does help the blemish go down and heal!

If you suffer with breakouts and blemishes and want a concealer that not only covers, but heals too, then go for this. It comes highly recommended!

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I am a huge fan of anything Urban Decay so you can imagine how well an Urban Decay Palette went down!

I managed to pick this up a couple of years ago, so I’ve had a great deal of time to try it out and give you a full review on this!

The palette comes in a purple box, with a lift up top (which has a little pop up woodland scene & a mirror), and a draw in the front. Its from within the draw that the Eye Shadows, Primer potion & two brushes are stored.

You are given two brushes, one quite fluffy and one more smaller and narrow, and of course apart from the Eye Shadows the piece de resistance is the Urban Decay Primer Potion. Not in its usual bottle, a smaller one (yet equally difficult to extract all of the product from!)

The Eye Shadows are something amazing, 16 very highly pigmented Eye Shadows in a vast array of colours, in two finishes: Shimmer & Glitter!

This is a great little palette for trying out bright and vibrant looks, whether using one colour, two or even several. With a choice this wide you really can make any look you desire!

The Eye Shadows are bright, long lasting and stay on your eyes all day without dropping, with the help of the Primer Potion.

I think this is an awesome palette from Urban Decay. Its designed wonderfully and its beautiful to look at. The colours are great, with a wide assortment and the pigment is great. I thoroughly recommend this palette for first timers and old timers alike. There is nothing no not love about this palette, you really can glam it up to the max!

(Originally written by me for Daily Online in 2012)

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If you’re going to fake tan, I am of the opinion you might as well spend out and get a good product. When I was younger (and I am hardly old now), I used to use fake tan a lot, however, now its something I never bother with, but I thought I was give my two cents on the matter.

After using product after product, and ending up with streaky legs, half done arms and just generally resembling Katie Price on a bad day…I decided to invest in some St Tropez fake tanning lotion…and suddenly I was saved.

St Tropez is unlike any other fake tan, there is such a variety in its range, that its difficult to know where to start if you are a newbie, so I am going to do my best to introduce you to the range in the easiest possible way!

Step One: Polisher

The key to a good long lasting tan is in the preparation, so first of all you have the Body Polisher. First you need to prepare and smooth your body with St Tropez Body Polish.

Step Two: Moisturiser

Next you need to fully moisturise your body, paying particular attention to areas known for dryness (Knees, Elbows, hands, ankles and feet).

Step Three: The Tan

St Tropez never wanted to make it easy for us, and thats why they designed not one, not two, but three different ways to achieve that summer glow. Which ever way you decide (Spray, Lotion or Mousse), its important to make sure step one and two have been completed. This way you ensure that you will get a gorgeous, all over, golden tan. Whether you decide to use the spray, lotion or mousse is down to personal choice. All I can say is, I prefer the mousse. Tan will need to be left around 8 hours to fully develop and you’ll need to hydrate your skin daily with St Tropez Moisturiser and use St Tropez Body Polish every other day to ensure your tan fades evenly.

The Mitt

The Mitt is your most powerful weapon if using mousse, and allows you to glide your mousse fake tan all over your body.

The Latex Gloves

If you go for the lotion version, then its the latex gloves that will be your weapon of choice. Use these to rub the lotion all over.

The Buffing Mitt

Another Mitt, but this goes with the lotion, and shouldn’t be used to apply fake tan. Use it to buff the excess lotion while it is drying on your skin.

Rapide Face

This is your fake tan for your face, which is a tinted self tanning cream. You need to gently rub this into smooth, clean, dry skin for a perfect tan.

I hope all that helps. Fake tanning can be a daunting process for the first time.
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We pay close attention to dates on our food, not daring to buy something if its even 5 minutes out of date, so why don’t we apply the same logic when it comes to our make up?

We’re all guilty of it, keeping products way longer than we should have, some of you might not even be aware that make up has a ‘date’ on it. But by not getting rid of products when they are out of date we’re all risking skin complaints from bacteria forming in our products.

Sounds gross doesn’t it? Maybe it might be time for us all to have a bit of a clear out…

Mascara & Liquid Liner: This is probably one of the few make up truths you will have heard about, your mascara and liquid liner. Really you shouldn’t keep these for longer than 3-4 months, and this is because of the nature of the products. The brushes are dragged across your eyes and in and out of the bottle/pot. The simple pumping action you apply to your bottle of mascara really does push bacteria down in the product with every pump…this is then transferred to your eyes.

Liquid Foundation: Liquid foundation usually has a life span of around 2 years, however if your bottle has a pump dispenser be sure to keep this clean to avoid any bacteria forming around this area. Because this product is water based this draws bacteria to it. Another thing, keep an eye out for a change in colour or scent, as this can mean the product has gone off.

Powder Foundation: This has a life span of 2 years.

Eye Shadow: Eye Shadow is probably something we all keep in our collections for the longest of times, but did you know that Eye Shadow should only really be kept for 3 months. There is a high risk of bacteria transfer between the product and your eyes.

Lipstick: Lipstick is one of those products that really you can tell when it is past its prime because it will go hard, but this should be no longer than two years. Its harder for bacteria to grow on lipstick as it has no water content.

I hope that was helpful to you guys, 

Thanks for reading!

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Usually, where concealers are concerned, I find one I love and run it into the ground (then to find that its been discontinued and can never have it again).

Recently, I’ve been trying out a wide range of different things, not only in concealers but other make up products too, not to waste my money but to find the best thing out there for what I need.

My chin is a problematic area for me. I suffer with a form of adult acne and every now and then it flares up to epic proportions, and when it does I need a concealer that will work.

My latest find is Rimmel’s Stay Matte Concealer which you can see pictured. What I love about this concealer is it’s a duo action stick. The creamy/yellow colour covers the blemish while the green treats the blemish, helping it heal that much faster.

I love this because its got great coverage and it really does help the blemish go down and heal!

If you suffer with breakouts and blemishes and want a concealer that not only covers, but heals too, then go for this. It comes highly recommended!
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