This was actually the first time I've ever applied makeup on camera! I wanted to keep all five items affordable for this quick & easy look, in fact they all cost less than £10 each! Watch it here:



The PRODUCTS

I've linked my reviews of each product just in case you're interested in reading my full thoughts on them!

1) L'Oreal True Match Foundation review
2) Makeup Revolution Protection Palette review
3) Maybelline Color Tattoo review
4) Collection Lengthening Mascara
5) Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm review

The TOOLS

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge review
Real Techniques Buffing Brush & Contour Brush

Get involved in the comments below and let me know if you've tried any of the products I used!

If you could only use 5 products to do your makeup, what would they be and why?

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Maeve

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The three shades I have are Dare, Ruby & Reckless.

Makeup Revolution have an ever expanding range of lipstick shades and they describe them as being creamy & long lasting with high colour payoff.

They cost £1 each!

The packaging isn't overly fancy but I have to say, the black & copper colour scheme looks pretty slick and having the shade correspond to the top of each lid is nice & handy!

Let's go through each shade individually . . . 


Dare

I'd describe this as a semi matte formula. It sits somewhere between being matte and slightly sheeny so it's not drying at all; therefore it's very forgiving on the lips. Something I really appreciate is it's versatility - you can either pack the pigment on or have it muted and it looks fab either way. Although it's definitely red it does lean slightly over into pink territory, making it quite a unique shade which takes pride of place amongst my lipsticks!


Ruby

If it's a full on knockout red you're looking for, this is the one for you! It's part of the Atomic collection and so it certainly packs a punch in the pigmentation stakes. The finish is gorgeously glossy and again, glides on due to it's creaminess. What more can I say apart from what did I ever do without this?


Reckless

This is more of a berry/wine shade & has even more glossiness than Ruby. I'm not sure if it's just me that notices that the pigmentation seems to look quite uneven . . . for some reason it only shows up that way in photos - it looks fine in real life! I've been reaching for this a lot lately as it pairs nicely with all the Autumnal clothes I've been wearing. If you want to start getting into darker lip shades but are a bit wary, this would be a great one to start with as that's exactly what it was for me. I want to try something even deeper next!



Despite the fact all three are very creamy, I've been really pleased with how long the last on the lips. They don't slide off at all - I've been able to wear them comfortably from morning until evening on plenty of occasions and they hold up with minimal wearing. For just £1 each, I'm honestly blown away. Lipstick that wears off easily is a real pet peeve of mine so to have found a formula that works for me is fantastic. Because of the creaminess, I was actually tempted to try them as cream blushes and am super impressed by how well they blend out!

You can find Makeup Revolution on their website & on the Superdrug website/in selected stores.

Well I hope you enjoyed this post and found it helpful! Although they might look similar in their bullets, there definitely is a difference between all three. Get involved in the comments below and let me know which one you prefer. Don't ask me to choose though, I love them all!

What's your go to red lipstick?

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Maeve

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So that's what I thought of the All Day & Night eyeliner! Get involved in the comments below and let me know how you like to rock your eyeliner - do you prefer a precise flick or the smudged out look? 

What's your favourite eyeliner pencil?

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Maeve

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Well I hope you enjoyed this post! Get involved in the comments below and let me know what your favourite neutral lipstick is!

Have you ever tried anything from I ♡ Makeup?

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Maeve

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The DETAILS

The Amazing Eyeliner is a liquid liner with a flexible 'brush' which Makeup Revolution claim is easy to apply, intense in colour & lasts all day.

It also comes in a waterproof version.

It costs £1.50!

My THOUGHTS
Y'know that saying, good things come in small packages? Well I think they were talking about this eyeliner when they came up with it! This comes in a teeny tiny bottle and the nib is so petite making it truly incredible at getting a precise line.

What I love about it is how it's curved and bends slightly - it means you can really get close to the lash line with one side and then use the other side to create a flick with ease.

I do find myself needing to dip it into the liquid a few times to get the opacity as even as I'd like but honestly, that's not really too much of a problem at all.

If I was to pick a fault I'd say it takes a wee bit of time to dry properly and not waiting long enough means it transfers onto the eyelids when you look up - I learnt the hard way!

Once it's on though it stays and really doesn't budge. I'd be interested to try the waterproof one to compare them both!



The SWATCHES
The Makeup Revolution Amazing Eyeliner is available to buy on their website here.

In short, I think I've found my new favourite liquid eyeliner and I'll be stocking up on it! It would definitely be a great one to try if you're just getting started with cat flicks. Get involved in the comments below and let me know what you think!

What kind of eyeliner do you like best?

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Maeve

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The DETAILS

The Protection palette contains 3 creamy concealers, a pressed powder, a contouring matte bronzer, a blusher and a highlight.

It contains a full size mirror in the lid.

It comes in 4 different shades; light, light medium, medium & medium dark.

It costs just £6!

My THOUGHTS & SWATCHES

I was looking for something to up my base makeup & contouring game and when I came across this I knew I had to try it!

The three concealers don't have the highest of coverage but I don't shun them for that. They have a very creamy consistency and blend out to a matte finish. All three shades come in handy - the top one is a great match for my pale skin, I like the middle one for very subtle cream contouring on my nose and as the bottom one is yellow toned I find it great for colour correcting & brightening those undereyes and inner corners that can be quite blue/dull!



The pressed powder is a fantastic addition to the palette! I didn't bother swatching it as it doesn't give any colour. It simply mattes excess shine but still allows radiance to come through without clinging to any dryness - vital criteria I look for in a powder! I do find it requires topping up after a number of hours but I don't find that to be a major problem.



The true stars in this palette are the bronzer, blusher and highlighter. Now, I'm pale and I don't try to cover that up with fake tan so bronzers are something I've always stayed away from. That was until I found this one! As you can see on the right, it blends beautifully and I love using it to warm up my complexion so I don't look quite so ghostly! I've also been experimenting with getting my contour on! My tip is to take some on your brush then dab away any excess on your hand as it's always easier to build up the colour rather than take it away if you're heavy handed. Just make sure you remember to wash your hands after!


This blush! It doesn't look all that exciting in the pan but once on the cheeks, it gives an incredibly natural perk up in the complexion department. I've been using this alternately with the Makeup Revolution Vivid Blush Lacquer I reviewed last week. I love them both and can't pick a favourite! I'd compare this to a pair of comfy sweatpants - not the fanciest but never lets you down. There's a very fine shimmer that helps with the look of glowiness that I adore. Ideal for pale skin!


Highlight has become an essential for me. This one is definitely my new fave - it's that gorgeous pinky champagne colour that flatters us pale girls so well. The powder has just the right amount of pigmentation and blends like a dream!

The Makeup Revolution Protection palette is available to buy here on the MUR website.

Overall, the Protection palette has become a truly invaluable part of my makeup routine and I can't recommend it highly enough! Get involved in the comments below and let me know what you think!

What are your favourite products for pale skin?

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Maeve

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