Sunday, 27 October 2013

Beauty on a budget.















L'Oreal Nude Magique BB Powder
Price: Offer price £5.49 (usually £6.99)
5 in 1 sheer coverage for: 
   - light coverage
   - velvet feel
   - 8h non drying mattifying finish
   - shine free
   - fresh looking skin

Here it is, a long-time coming beauty on a budget post. I'm sticking with my trusty L'Oreal products of course, and reviewing this lovely BB Power that is part of the Nude Maqigue range (which I am slowly filling my make-up bag with).
This was a risky buy, but so far so good. Mostly I wanted to write this post after this handy little product survived a gruelling 9 hour Sunday in the restaurant, by far the most difficult test for any make-up!

I usually struggle to find powder because I don't like anything too heavy, but the softer and lighter you go, the more fluffy it can make your skin look. This one has a 5 in 1 factor though, and I think it was the combination of all these that won me over when I saw it in Boots, and also perhaps the bargain price (introductory offer of £5.49!) and the fact that I needed to use up some of my advantage card points.
I went for the medium shade, but there was also the option of light. I would usually go for light, but when I did a little test I think the darker shade blended better.
I'm really pleased with this actually. It does all of the things it says it will, and keeps me shine-free which is a problem I had before. Not to mention it seemed less obvious on my skin than my previous powders. It's definitely worth the price, even when the offer ends and it goes back up to £6.99.

What does everyone think? Can anyone recommend a good powder? I don't like to spend a huge amount on make-up (she says, even though I use Benefit primer & make-up brushes), so things like this are a lovely find!

Happy Sunday everyone!

Laurie

Friday, 25 October 2013

Music for the soul...



































Chet Faker.
I'm a little bit in love. Such a unique and raw voice. His music is really simple but totally mesmerising. No idea how I found him but it's all I can listen to right now. Go listen, I urge you!