Correct and Conceal.

Bobbi Brown -

Intensive Skin Serum Corrector and Concealer

Bobbi Brown presents two new products, Intensive Skin Serum Corrector and Concealer, which will help you conceal dark circles, hide imperfection, brighten and even out your skin tone. Definitely must have products for every woman, these new Bobbi Brown Correctors and Concealers will give your complexion a fresh look and help you conceal small imperfections.

The Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Concealer aims to be a beyond weightless coverage, a silky hybrid formula, treats as it lightens, brightens and evens out the skin tone under the eyes for a fresher, brighter and more rejuvenated look instantly and day after day. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to instantly cover dark circles and brighten the under-eye area while treating discolouration over time.

Whereas the concealer is formulated with a skin-boosting blend of cordyceps mushroom, Indian tree root and bamboo grass that works to visibly counteract major causes of dark circles, including ageing and excess pigmentation, re-energise tired-looking skin, support skin’s natural repair process and significantly boosts skin’s moisture levels for a plumper, smoother, more refreshed look.

These will be available in a huge range of shades, so I’m 100% positive that there will be something to match everyone’s skin tone. I’m really excited to try these, dark circles and imperfections are a big thing for me, therefore I’m excited to try something a little different to help correct and conceal them.

Cosmopolite.

Dior –

Cosmopolite Fall 2015 Collection

Now I love nothing more then a good Dior Collection, and for some reason Fall always has the best collections, for everyone. However, especially Dior!

So, everything starts with the limited edition Dior Cosmpolite 5 Couleurs Palettes and by know you already know about two of them #766 Exuberante and #866 Eclectic. The eyeshadow palettes were inspired by Dior women’s personality which is in constant motion so she can combine the colors and match them to her culture, her ideals and her light. The new Dior Addict Fluid Shadows which come in six shades offer a high-shine, long-lasting effect just like Dior’s iconic lip gloss, so you will achieve a non-slip shimmer with an intense shine makeup look. Dior Vernis will be available in five limited edition new shades  #701 Metropolis, #785 Cosmopolite, #791 Darling Blue, #982 Black Out, #970 Nuit 1947.

So the line up…

Dior Cosmopolite Fall 2015 Collection

- Dior Diorskin Nude Cosmopolite Illuminator

- Dior Fix It 2-in-1 Prime & Conceal

Shades

001

002

- Dior Diorblush Cheek Stick

672 Coral

765 Rosewood

845 Pink

- Dior Sourcils Poudre Pencil

Shades:

093 Noir Black

433 Ash Blonde

453 Soft Brown

593 Brown

653 Blonde

693 Dark Brown

- Dior 5 Couleurs Palette

866 Cosmopolite Edition Eclectic (Limited Edition)

766 Cosmopolite Edition Exuberante (Limited Edition)

- Dior Addict Fluid Shadow – Limited Edition

025 Magnetic

275 Cosmic

545 Phenix

655 Univers

825 Aurora

875 Destine

- Dior Addict Fluid Stick

289 Versalite

499 Avant-garde

784 Chic

- Dior Rouge Dior

542 Nouvelle Femme

753 Continental

956 Unique

- Dior Le Vernis – Limited Edition

701 Metropolis

785 Cosmpolite

791 Darling Blue

982 Black Out

001 Miroir

I have my eyes on that gorgeous nude DiorSkin Illuminating Face Powder with a lightweight texture as well as the three new Blush Cheek Sticks which are perfect for sculpting and ad a flush of color to my cheekbones. Another newness will be Dior Fix It, a multi-purpose concealer for face, eyes and lips and I really feel that I would this new Dior concealer in my life.

Radiant.

NARS -

Radiant Creamy Concealer

When this first came out there was so much hype around it that I refused to buy into. Lets be honest anyone who read a review of this has that nibbling feeling in the back of their minds thinking this is just too good to be true. However, when I treated myself to the new YSL Fusion Foundation, I thought I would also treat myself to a new concealer, and this was the first thing that came to mind, so I thought I would finally take the plunge and buy it.

Becca.

Becca -

Compact Concealer

Recently I have been on a mission to find a full coverage concealer. I don’t want to use it for my under eyes, just to cover spots and imperfections. So, I was recommended to try out Becca's concealer, however when researching it, I was completely put off by the price (how I came to own it will be explained later). I've never tried anything from Becca before, so I excited to give it a go. It turns out Becca Compact Concealer is everything I was looking for. 

Their website states - ‘A true innovation in concealer technology. BECCA's Compact Concealer cleverly contains two highly pigmented formulations within one slim compact - Extra-cover and Medium-cover. Enabling layering and mixing, this ingenious product provides total camouflage for almost any skin problem including blemishes, scars, birthmarks and under eye circles.’

Becca Compact Concealer comes in a huge variety of shades (34 to be exact) to match all skin-tones - from very fair to deep dark. I've never seen so many shades - especially for a concealer, so there shouldn't be too many problems finding your perfect shade. Becca Compact Concealer consists of two concealers - one is called the "extra cover" and one is called the "medium cover". The idea is to create the amount of coverage you'd like - by layering or using each of them on different areas of the face. I personally like using both for spots. I tend to find I apply the ‘medium coverage’ first, and then if I think I need a bit more, I add a thin layer of the ‘full coverage’. The consistency of the "extra-cover" concealer is slightly drier, so it's very ideal for spots, as it's not going to budge/fade.

I have the shade Sherbet, which is a duo of two fair shades. They're almost identical, except one of them is slightly peachier. It's a pretty nice match if you're around the MAC NC15 colouring.

It has a fairly matte finish, it still looks really natural. I like using a small concealer brush for precise application (and to lessen waste of any product). I'll lightly apply the concealer to the blemish completely covering it, and then with a fluffier brush (such as a blending brush) I'll lightly (with no pressure) blend out the edges so the concealer blends in with my skin.

The coverage is great.

It completely covered my spots.

The lasting power is very good.

By the end of the day it's all still in tact.

Now the not so good bit! This little concealer holds only 3g of product, and it retails for £30. Which I think is just…heart stopping! However, I came across this in an Xtras store randomly one day when I went in with my friend. It was my first trip into Xtras, and for those who don’t know what Xtras is, well it basically a make up store that sells products for less, mainly because most of the shades of thier branded stuff is really dark, and everything else is usually unbranded. However, my friend loves the unbranded stuff.

Whilst wondering around I saw a little collection of Becca cosmetics, and my exact words were ‘shut up they don’t sell Becca in here!’. The women then told me that they did, however the products were for darker skin tone. Just to pass a few minutes I decided to rummage though their Becca stuff, just on the off chance, and little old me found this concealer in my perfect shade. Not only did the assistant look annoyed that she hadn’t found it earlier, but I got it for a measly £7! Which I personally think is just AMAZING!

So.

Would I repurchase it? Yes, definitely.

Would I pay the full £30? Not a chance.

Dream Concealer.

Dior -

DiorSkin Nude Concealer

I picked this up in York not long ago. As someone who isn't that keen on concealers, I wanted to give it a really good try out. The thing that made me pick up this concealer is that its packaged very similar to the DiorSkin Nude BB Creme. As you all know their bb creme is my Holy Grail bb cream, but I have also started using it instead of foundation. Especially on a night out if I don't need that much coverage. I was hoping that this concealer would be just like the creme and when I tested it on my hand it really seemed to be like it. 

So, before I get onto my thought on it, this is what Dior says about it. Now Dior refers to this concealer as a ‘Skin-perfecting hydrating concealer’. The desprition on the box says; ‘Acting almost as an eye treatment, the light texture of Diorskin Nude Concealer blends flawlessly into the skin for perfect correction and an ultra-natural result. Signs of fatigue disappear, and your complexion is fresh and radiant again.’

They go on to say; ‘For perfectly blended make-up, apply Diorskin Nude Concealer after fluid or cream foundations and before powder foundations in the same range, by patting it on lightly and blending outwards.’

Now onto my thoughts; I LOVE THIS CONCEALER! I’m just going to save myself a job and list everything I love about this product;

- It blends like a dream

- It doesn’t cake

- Creates a perfectly flawless look

- It does a great job of covering under eye circles and blemishes

- It doesn’t have any ‘glow’ to it, so it looks very natural and allows you the option of adding a highlighter to that area

- You only need a TINY amount to go a very long way, however for those of you who are rather heavy handed, it doesn’t matter how much you put on it wont leave your under eye area looking heavy and caked

- The little nozzle is so hygienic and allows you to squeeze out just enough products

- Unbelievably lightweight

- Incredibly moisturising  and it lasts pretty much all day on my combination to oily skin.

I personally, use this when I’m going out at night or during the day; shopping, for a meal or special occasion. I wouldn’t waist it by wearing it for university or when I’m just nipping to town, in these cases I just use my trusty Garnier Roll On Anti-Dark Circles concealer.

Now, I do understand that Dior products are rather expensive, this retails for £21. Even I was a bit thrown back at how such a small tube could cost so much. However, it was work every penny. I would definitely repurchase it this concealer again as it’s definitely the best one I’ve tried out.

Mini York Haul.

Recently I went to York for my birthday. Shopping wasn't the main focus of going to York, I just wanted to get away with my boyfriend and have a very chilled and relaxed time away. However, whilst I was their I picked up a few things, most of which I have had my eye on for a while.

Firstly I picked up the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel. Not too long back, they gave me a sample of this moisturizing gel (which also comes in a lotion for dry - normal skins) when I baught a face wash and I really enjoyed using it. Therefore, I thought I would pick it up, due to my sample pretty much running out. I chose to get it in the 50ml tube version, rather then the bottle with a pump, mainly because its huge, 125ml to be precise, and because I like to travel a lot, the tube version was just much better. However, if you aren't traveling then the 125ml is much better value!

Website Description - Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel is oil-free and non-comedogenic. It gives you the lightweight hydration without oiliness so your skin feels smoother, softer and more comfortable.

Secondly, I got the butterLondon Horse Power Nail Fertilizer. I've had my eye on this and the brand for a while, because I've read so many rave reviews about it transforming people nails and helping them being so much more stronger and healthier. Ever since I ran out of my Dr Lewinn's Renunail, I haven't really found anything that I particularly like, and even thought I liked the Renunail, it didn't really give the results I was hoping for. Therefore, I thought I would give this butterLondon alternative a try. 

Website Description - This nail rejuvenator is one of our all time favourite products! This product is 3 Free, and uses an herbal ingredient called ‘Horsetail’ (which is a herb...not an actual horses tail) to strengthen and repair nails. When used properly, the results are really quite staggering! Apply one coat every day for 7 days, then remove and begin again. Use for one month. Horse Power Nail Fertilizer can be used as both a basecoat & topcoat.

Next, I thought I would pay my usual visit to Dior, which as you all may know is fatal for my purse. This time I walked away with the DIOR Diorskin Nude; Skin-Perfecting Hydrating Concealer, which is what I believe to be the concealer version to their AMAZING Diorskin Nude BB creme. As soon as I tried this on the back of my hand I was in love with it. It’s so creamy and smooth…but more to come in the in-depth review of this little beauty. Originally, I was going to buy the MAC pro-longwear concealer, however when I tried it…I found it was just wayyyyy too cakey for me.

Website Description - The Diorskin Nude Concealer contains 45% Active Mineralized Water for 6-hour hydrating action. Its lightweight texture, like an eye contour care product, becomes one with the skin without leaving a trace to offer perfect correction and an ultra-natural result.

Lastly, whilst at the Dior counter, I was also going to pick up the DIOR Diorshow Iconic Overcurl Mascara, I've heard so many amazing things about this mascara. However, the woman at the counter asked if I would like a sample sized version to try out first. Which I think is just genius, because mascaras for me are so hit and miss. I did try it out in York when we went out for the night, and the effects were beautiful, however I’m yet to compare it with my beloved L’Oreal False Lash Telescopic Mascara.

Website Description - Bolstered by its backstage expertise, Dior brings you the latest chapter in the DIORSHOW mascara adventure, inspired by the big-screen eyes of movie star icons: ICONIC OVERCURL. Its secrets? An incurved brush, modelled after professional eyelash curlers, which delivers extreme curl and a stretch-effect formula for spectacularly shaped lashes. 

I will make sure to write an in-depth review about each of the products above some time soon. Giving you more detail about the products themselves and about what I think of them once I've given them a good try out.