Mid Week Rave

Mid Week Product Rave

It's been a while since I posted and mostly due to the crazy amount of things I've had to do! Christmas is such a busy period so you all must know what I mean. Hope you've all been good though and everyone is ready for Christmas! 
I've decided to do a quick mid-week rave about some new products I bought recently and seriously been loving! A lot of them I've incorporated into my everyday wear just because I love them and they're so perfect for right now.

The first is something I've been wanting to try for a while. I've seen so many YouTube videos about this new dry shampoo called CO Lab, so when I saw it instore I decided to purchase it. My sister recently got me into Batiste's dry shampoos but I wanted to experiment with other brands as well and this one has just been perfect. Just like I found with the new Batiste range, it doesn't leave white streaks in my dark hair and because I don't like to wash my hair every night as I feel it makes it worse, this really has been my saviour. What also makes it the best as well, is the scent and my favourite is definitely the Tokyo fragrance.



Another two products I've just loved is my Seventeen Cheek Stamp in and Sleek's Blusher in Rose Gold. I already have a cheek stamp and I used it until I hit the tin so I purchased another in the shade Bash-ful. Its a very subtle colour when blended out and helps give a little colour the cheeks.

The other blusher I purchased was Sleek's in the shade 'Rose Gold'. I've been wanting to get my hands on this product for a while now especially when I found out it was very similar to Nars blush in 'Orgasm', which I've wanted to buy since forever. The thing I love most about this is the highlighting effect it has from the shimmer. When applied lightly to the cheeks, it can add some colour and a brightening effect.

Lastly, a product I'm loving is an eyeliner, which has definitely made it to the top of my favourite eyeliners and I could talk you on and on why I love this eyeliner so much. But ultimately, it does what an eyeliner is meant to do! Its nice and easy to apply and literally stays put! I converted to using gel liners as I found that pencil and liquid liners always bleed, but even though this liner is a kohl liner, it doesn't bleed like others ones I've tried.  I definitely think I'll keep purchasing this as my everyday eyeliner! Another bonus (not bias) is that it's by my favourite cosmetic company, Maybelline.

What's been your mid-week favourites? Please do share posts and comment below your favourite products!

Love Anna x

Make Up Haul

Make Up Haul

A while ago, I made a large 'purchase' from Boots using my saved points to buy new make up and the haul really sparked my interest to start my blog so I could review them all. Since I received these products a while ago, I've had a chance to use them a lot and test them out before making this post. Bearing in mind, it is my first make up haul review I have kept it simple with pictures of the products and my opinion, so if you would like more information, comment below!

Sleek Brow Kit (Rating: 4/5)

This has become my ultimate favourite brow kit that I own. The brow kit comes in 4 different shades and I own the 'Dark' shade as it is the one that matches closest to my natural brow shade. One side is a gel consistency and the other side is a powder. With brushes for both sides and a mini set of tweezers, this kit includes everything you need to enhance your eyebrows.

I have always had faint eyebrows so I never go for heavy eyebrow make up because it looks unnatural on my face. I use the powder for my every day make up and under flash they appear natural. When I am going to events or parties, I tend to use the gel side to make sure that my eyebrows aren't washed out by the flash for pictures.

The kit also lasts for a long time, I've have had mine for several months and despite using it everyday I do not think I will run out for a very long time. Therefore for £8.49 (or 849 Boots points) it is a really inexpensive addition and staple to anyone's make up collection.

Sleek Contour Kit (Rating: 2.5/5)

I have never been a big contouring kind of girl because I like to go for 'less-is-more' and not caked on, full on powdered make-up. However once I saw the Sleek Contour Kit, I decided to give contouring a chance. Once again, I went for the shade that was closest to my face colour, which was 'Medium'.

I did notice that for everyday make up the contour side of the kit seemed full on. Therefore I usually tend to use the contour powder for photographs or when I am going out and heavier make up is more appropriate.

The highlighter side, however, is perfect for a every day make up or for a subtle look. It is a lovely shade and it gives off a nice illuminating effect. When I applied it to the bridge of my nose, under my eyebrows and to my cupid's bow, it really enhanced those areas. Purely for the highlighter powder, £6.49 (or 649 Boots points) it was definitely worth it. It is no doubt an extra though and not for everyone.