The Superdrug Haul and Review

I've hit a blogging plateau recently, which is made worse by the fact I actually have plenty of posts in the pipeline that are half finished. Which is why this post is beyond delayed - I purchased these products from Superdrug a while ago but haven't got round to talking about them until now! Also, I need to apologise for the quality of these photos - I don't know how I thought they were acceptable blog material but I'm still learning so bare with me!

Although I remove my make-up and cleanse before a shower, I find I like something to clean a little deeper whilst I'm in the shower. I've never really tried Garnier products but this seems to do the trick in removing any excess oil, brightening the skin and giving it a subtle scrub. 

This is a repurchase as I had the travel dilemma of leaking product into a suitcase. This is my second micellar water after using the cult Bioderma and I can honestly say this is a good dupe for half the price. They only compliments I have is the pourer isn't great which I feel makes me end up using more product but I can't complain too much for the price!

I play it really safe with my nails but wanted something bright for the summer (remember these are old purchases), I've always been a fan of Barry M Nail Paints but this was the first time using the 'gelly hi-shine' which I found thicker and lasted a lot longer! I was asked by Superdrug for them to use this photo in their 'customer gallery' on their website which I feel proves what a gorgeous colour this is! 

I haven't been using heat on my hair recently but as my hair gets bigger at the ends it tends to leave me looking like a triangle. Therefore, I always use some kind of volumising product and this one really works. It leaves my hair looking more put together naturally but also works really well alongside a hairdryer. Big fan of this one! 

I tend to use face masks once a week but am yet to really invest in a high quality mask. I picked up three (a chocolate self-heating mask not shown) of these one packets from Superdrug which are a bargain at only £1! It's hard to know if they're making a change long-term but if not then they make a nice little treat for a pamper night. 

I can see why this foundation is raved about so much. It's my first time in years not using a MAC foundation and I'm really impressed. It gives a lovely healthy glow to the skin and blends easily. The only issue is the range of colours. I've previously found that drugstore shades tend to run darker so I went for the lightest shade which is 'light porcelain'. This is the lightest foundation I have ever used - I genuinely looked ridiculous. I then bought the next shade up, 'ivory', which, of course, is too dark so I've stuck to mixing them together. A great product overall but I wish Rimmel would do more shades!

(for comparison - I'm NC15 in MAC)

I don't have any experience with liquid blushes but this is brilliant. It blends a whole lot easier than a cream blush and gives a dewy finish not found in powder blushes. I have the shade 'pop of pink' which is a bright pink but would definitely purchase the other shade which is 'sunkissed cherry'. 

I've been on the hunt for a good orange lipstick and thought I'd give one of the Revlon lip butters a try. I'll be honest, this isn't something I've continued to reach back for. I think the formula is too wet for a such a bright colour - a dryer lipstick would be better to hold the colour in place. Also as I'm so pale, this washes me out if I don't have a tan! 

I have another Moisture Renew nude (Let's Get Naked) which is currently my most used lipstick so I thought I'd pick up another one! This is in the shade 'Nude Delight' and is more of a browny pink nude which looks gorgeous with dark eyes by itself or with a nude gloss over top for extra dimension.

I'd like to convince myself that these are purely practical purchases make-up wise - I chose black as a was in need a new standard pencil eyeliner (until I realised I had 3 waiting at home), a white for bigger doll looking eyes and a brown mainly for extending the tear duct area (a trick which I learnt from this Johanna Herrstedt).

I've also gone over 70 followers on bloglovin and I am so grateful to every single one of you for reading! 

Hopefully this has kicked my bloggers writers block and there'll be lots of new posts in the future! 

The Maybelline SuperStay 24 Colour Review

Welcome to my first post!

To start with, my main beauty product of choice is always lipsticks! I find that even if you don't have time to apply a full face of make-up, a splash of lipstick always makes you look pulled together.

Maybelline described their Superstay 24 colour lip product as 'meet the lipcolour that stretches the limits of longwear and lasts up to 24 hours'.This liquid lipstick was on my list of beauty products to try out, and I finally purchased it in the colour 'Cherry Pie'.

   

Now, I know the colour is almost the opposite of spring...but I'm a complete sucker for red lip products.

 Before - Excuse the hair!

I found the application of the product was smooth, buildable and worked really well with the wand provider. However, the wand could have been a little more precise in order to get the perfect lip shape.

At first, I found the consistency of the product extremely sticky but after it dried, I completely forgot I was wearing lipstick. I really enjoyed this aspect of the product as I'm usually really conscious throughout the day when wearing such a dark lip colour.

After

I examined my lips 5 hours after application in which time I ate, drank and had no touch-ups.

I noticed that the product wore off completely at the corners of my mouths and also at the inside of my lips. It also settled into the creases of my lips. I would have definitely re-applied before this within five hours, much further from the 24 hour claims. However, one benefit was that application was easy.

Although this was a good product in terms of consistency and colour, I don't feel it met it's claims that it's 24 hour wear. I have other lip products which are comparable in terms of longevity but even claim to be long lasting products. I would purchase this product again but based on qualities other than it's long lasting-ness!

I hope you enjoyed this post! Let me know if there's anything more you would like to see from me!


Maybelline SuperStay 24 Colour is available at Boots for £8.99
http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-Superstay-24hr-DualEnded-Lip-Color_1150622/

The make-up worn here includes: Pro Longwear Concealer by Mac in NC15, BB Cream by Rimmel in Light, Bronzer by Prestige Cosmetics in Terra, Sheertone blush by MAC in Springsheen, Cream Colour Base by MAC in Pearl (frost), Eyebrows - Omega (matt) by MAC, Eyes - Multiple eyeshadows from the Naked3 Palette by Urban Decay, Skinny Mini liquid eyeliner by Eyeko, Mascara by MAC.