Drugstore summer make up saviours for oily skin

Summer and oily skin. A combination that doesn't work well together. As soon as there's a tiny hint of summer in the UK, my face ends up melting midday. In the winter, my skins leans more towards the dry/combination side of the spectrum, but as soon as a bit of sun peeks out of the clouds, my skin turns into an oil slick. It becomes a shiny mess midday and make up doesn't last throughout the day. Overtime, I've found a combination of drugstore products to help combat the shine, and keep make up in place all day long. Almost no touch ups required.

I start off with the NYX Shine Killer* - £12.50 which is without a doubt one of my favourite primers. I do believe it's silicone-based (if it isn't, it feels that way) and although not everyone gets on with these kind of primers, they're personally my favourite. It smooths over the skin and leaves in mattified and prepped for foundation. For my cheeks I love using the Bourjois Cream Blush in Healthy Glow* - £7.99. A couple of years ago, I would never have used a cream blush but this cream to powder finish is incredible. It's a beautiful, natural colour that stays put on the skin throughout the day. I then finish off the entire look with the SEVENTEEN Stay Time Pressed Powder - £4.49, a recent release that's a godsend. This pressed powder sets make up and ensures it doesn't budge throughout the day. It also takes away any shine without leaving the skin looking completely dead-matte. Dare I say it's better than Rimmel's Stay Matte?

What are your summer make up saviours?

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EYES | Simple golden summer smoky eyes

A classic smoky eye. There's no better look for your peepers. And my favourite for summer has to be a golden sparkly one. To create this look, I used my trusty and well loved Urban Decay Naked Palette. As far as neutral palettes go, it's one of my all time favourites and has completely changed the way I view and use eyeshadows. For this look, I used Half Baked all over the lid and underneath the lash line and Buck in the crease to create a little bit of depth and definition. Half Baked is definitely my all time favourite eyeshadow as it's stunning, versatile and warms up any eye look. I then used my favourite eyeliner - NYX The Curve* - to lightly line the eyes. Nothing fancy here, a quick sweep of eyeliner and I was pretty much good to go. Finally, I used the Bourjois Volume 1 Seconde mascara* on my lashes. This mascara is fabulous and I'll be writing a full review of it soon. It adds lots of volume and length without clumping the lashes together, perfection! And in case you were wondering, the foundation I used in the image above is Revlon's Colorstay... flawless, right?

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What's in my make up bag?

Oh I must say, it's good to be a "full time blogger" now. Obviously this isn't a viable career as I certainly don't make enough money from blogging to live off, but it's nice to be able to blog whenever I want. I love having nothing to do and I'm definitely making the most while it lasts. Although this post is called, "what's in my make up bag," I actually don't have a make up bag. I suppose these are just my everyday make up products. And although I mix it up often, these are the items that I reach for most often; my favourites, if you like.

Pur Minerals Correcting Primer in Purple* - £22.50

I truly love this primer and I find myself reaching for it daily. It feels lightweight on the skin and make up adheres to it like it's glue, nothing that's applied on top of this is budging throughout the day, no matter what. The purple hue counteracts scarring and although it's not incredibly noticeable, I definitely think it helps up the coverage of my foundation, so no complaints with that one. 

Vichy Dermablend Corrective Foundation - £15.50 (currently on offer for £11.62)

I've raved about this many times before and I'll contain to do so as long as I live. As far as foundations go, this is perfection and it doesn't receive enough love. It's full coverage at its finest but is exceptionally lightweight and unnoticeable on the skin. Easy to blend, this foundation glides over the skin and stays put throughout the day. You can see my full review here with before and after photos.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer - £4.19

I've tried many different concealers over the years but I always come back to this one. It's fail safe and always serves me well. The coverage is nice and probably the fullest on the high street and it never ends up looking cakey. I also find that I need a fair amount of concealer and go through tubes of the stuff quickly, so the price of this concealer is perfect for me. Why spend £20 when this one's under a fiver?!

Soap & Glory Archery Brow Tint and Pencil - £10.00

This is a new discovery of mine and at the moment, I'm on the lookout for a new brow product. For ages I've been using my Urban Decay Naked Basics palette, but now the shades "Naked 2" and "Faint" are running extremely low. I don't like the Brow Tint half of this but the Pencil is lovely. It's more like a wax and fills in the brows nice and naturally.

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow Palette* - £45.00

I don't know how I've lived so long without this palette. It's an absolute godsend. It has every shade you'd ever need to create the most perfect neutral smoky eye, and it smells like chocolate. As with all of Too Faced's shadows, the pigmentation, blendability and staying power are second to none. You can find my full review here.

NYX The Curve* - £14.00

This eyeliner completely changed my life. No matter how hard I tried, eyeliner was something I couldn't perfect for many years. Then this beauty came along. The handle makes the liner incredibly easy to hold and the nib glides along eyelids meaning you don't need to stretch and tug them. You can find my full review here and since then, I've gone through five tubes of the stuff.

Green People Volumising Mascara* - £14.75

I'm someone who has never remained loyal to mascara. I naturally have long eyelashes so overtime I've found that pretty much all mascaras do the same thing. But the moment I tried Green People's Volumising Mascara, I knew I was a convert. This brush combs through the lashes, coating each one and making them luscious and thick. You can see my full review here.

Benefit The POREfessional: Agent Zero Shine* - £23.50

I have the biggest love/hate relationship with this powder. You see, you only get 7g's worth of product for a whopping £23.50 - I have no idea how Benefit can charge that amount, it's almost crazy. But aside from this, the finishing powder is lovely. And I absolutely love it. It doesn't just fill in pores, it fills in my scars and leaves my skin looking airbrushed. Such a dilemma. I don't know whether I'll repurchase when I've used it all.

KIKO Sun Lovers Blush in Copacabana Coral* - £14.90

The moment I saw this blush I fell in love and since then, I haven't used any other product on my cheek. The packaging is beautiful, the blush is stunning and it takes me from dead to alive in approximately one minute. You can see my full review and swatch of this product here. Although it's limited edition, I hope KIKO never stop selling it. I'd be heartbroken.

LUSH Lipstick in Strong - £14.50

And finally, we have something for the lips. I do change my lipstick everyday but I've been loving LUSH's Strong lipstick. It's a beautiful orange/red shade that's incredibly vibrant. However, when a small amount is applied, it's muted down enough for me to wear in the day. The formula sadly, is a little bit off and if I don't properly prep my lips they can end up looking dry. But it's worth it for the stunning colour.

What are your favourite everyday make up items? Have you tried any of the above?
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MAKE UP | The best priming duo feat. Pur Minerals and NYX

Primer is such an important step in my make up routine. It evens out my base, makes my skin feel smooth and ensures make up remains flawless throughout the day. Recently, I've been looking at my skin at the end of the day and noticing that it's almost as perfect as when I applied it hours earlier. And that's all down to this incredible primer duo that I've been using.

First up, I apply the purmineral Hydrate & Balance Correcting Primer* all over my skin. The purple hue helps to offset the look of blemishes, particularly scars. It contains salicylic acid, lavender extract and Ceretin Complex which helps to calm, clarify and mattify problem skin. This primer is oil-free, silicone-free and provides instant hydration that lasts throughout the day. When make up is applied over the top of this, it doesn't budge throughout the day - it essentially acts like glue, but without the stickyness. Not only does this primer do a wonderful job at priming, but the ingredients are also wonderful for the skin, making it a lovely last skin care step. 

Secondly, I apply the NYX Pore Filler* to my nose and cheek area, where I'm prone to enlarged pores. This primer effortlessly fills in pores and makes them appear reduced. After application, the skin looks and feel extremely smooth, ensuring that make up glides over the top. The primer is talc-free and oil-free and has a tinted cream to instantly perfect the skin. This primer has been giving my skin a perfected look that I absolutely adore. Make up looks better when it's been applied over this as pores are instantly filled in and reduced. 

The purminerals primer is available in M&S where it retails for £22.50 and the NYX primer is available in Next where it retails for £12.50.

What's your favourite primer?
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MAKE UP | NYX Xtreme Lip Cream

L-R: Absolute Red, Pinky Nude, Nude Peach Fuzz (I do apologise about my skin. I took these after a long day and I didn't realise how awful my make up looked)

Previously, you could've branded me as a lip product hater. Most were sticky and heavy, and I never seemed to get on with them. But these past couple of years, lip products have triumphed and my collection has quickly become over-saturated with them (if that's possible). Aside from lip crayons, my favourites are without a doubt NYX's Xtreme Lip Creams.

I currently only have three in my possession - Pinky Nude*, Absolute Red* and Nude Peach Fuzz* - and I will most definitely be expanding this when my next loan instalment is due (April seriously can't come quick enough; Candy Land needs to be mine). My favourite colour is Pinky Nude which isn't very nude at all; it's a vibrant Barbie-pink that despite it's brightness, is very wearable. 

What really sells it for me though is the formula. Described as being an "all-in-one lip perfector," this hybrid of a lipgloss and lipstick provides extreme pigmentation with a glossy finish that isn't sticky. Leaving your lips moisturised all day, these Creams hydrate and last a good few hours on the lips without bleeding. They're everything I wanted the Rimmel Apocolips to be.

These Lip Creams are available to buy here where they retail for £7 each or of course, in selected Next stores nationwide.

Have you tried the NYX Xtreme Lip Creams?
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BEST OF 2013 | Make up

Following on from this post which showcased my favourite hair, body, face and fragrance products of 2013 is this one; my favourite make up products of last year.

Eyes

Primer has always been a big must-have for me. Not only does it make eyeshadow appear more vibrant but it also helps a lot with lasting power. For the past few years, I've been addicted to Urban Decay's Primer Potion, however in the last few months of 2013, Too Faced's Shadow Insurance* - £17.00 has knocked the others out of the water. Although more expensive than Urban Decay's offering, Shadow Insurance can't be beaten when it comes to longevity. The Rimmel Scandaleyes Lycra Flex Mascara* - £6.99 (review) has been the mascara I've been reaching for the most since I first tried it. It's lightweight on the lashes, adds volume, length and stays put throughout the day. And finally, the NYX The Curve Eyeliner* - £14.00 (review) is probably one of my favourite discoveries of 2013. It's made applying eyeliner a complete doddle and I couldn't be without it. The Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette - £20.00 (review) has remained a staple in my collection all year round. Not only is it fabulous for creating a simple eye, "Faint" is also perfect for my brows.

Nails

This was the year that I fully discovered Models Own nail polishes* (reviews). If you searched through my collection, you'd see that the majority of my polishes are by this brand. Not only have they released some outstanding collections the past year, but their polishes are also high quality and affordable. Lasting a good few days before chipping, applying opaque in one coat, these are a must-have for your talons.

Face

2013 was the year I got back into foundation. I've been a lover of Estee Lauder's Double Wear Foundation - £27.50 (review) for five years now and it will forever remain a staple in my collection. After abandoning it for a year, I came back to it in 2013 and I'm glad I did. High coverage and exceptional lasting power, I adore this foundation. In January of 2013 I bought the Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation - £33.00 (review) after reading many rave reviews. The foundation is extremely pigmented which means that you only require a tiny bit for full coverage. It leaves the skin looking glowing and natural despite its high coverage. And finally, last year was the year I discovered my favourite foundation; VICHY Dermablend Corrective Foundation - £15.50 (review). As you can see from my review, this is as full coverage as coverage can get. It covers absolutely everything and I don't even end up needing concealer. It's also extremely lightweight on the skin and doesn't mask it in anyway. I'm addicted.

The Real Techniques Expert Face Brush - £9.99 (review) is my go-to base brush and I use it apply both foundation and concealer. It ensures maximum coverage from base products and can be used to stipple or buff product into the skin. My foundation's best friend has been the NYX Shine Killer Primer* - £12.50 (review). I'm prone to an oily t-zone - especially at work - and this primer ensures that shine is banished throughout the day.

Lips

When it came to lips, I fell in love with lip crayons. They add a nice hint of colour and moisture to the lips. My favourite has be the Pur Minerals Lip Gloss Sticks* - £16.00 (review) as they glide over the lips beautifully leaving behind an intense wash of colour and lots of hydration. At £16 they're definitely not the cheapest on the market but they're so easy to use that the price tag is worth it. 

Favourite Brand

If you've been reading Bamboozle Beauty for a while then you'll already know that I've been addicted to the brand, KIKO all year. Every product of theirs that I've tried is one that I've fallen head over heels in love with. High quality, great prices and an extensive product range, this brand is the first brand I go to if I'm looking for something new. You can find my reviews here.

What have been your favourite products this year?

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NYX Love in Paris palette in Madeleines and Macaroons

NYX Xtreme Lip Cream in Nude Peach Fuzz

NYX Propel My Eyes Mascara

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk

NYX The Curve Eyeliner

L-R NYX The Curve Eyeliner, NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk, NYX Xtreme Lip Cream in Nude Peach Fuzz

NYX Love in Paris eye palette in Madeleines and Macaroons

When I first started blogging, NYX was the brand. However based in the US, it was an extremely hard brand to get a hold of in the UK. For a while now, NYX has been available to buy online in the UK but if you're anything like me then you'll be someone who likes to walk into a shop and swatch to your hearts desire. Finally, NYX is launching into NEXT stores nationwide this month so for the first time in the UK, customers will be able to experience the brand first hand instore (and online).

Day time eye

Night time eye

NYX Xtreme Lip Cream in Nude Peach Fuzz

NYX have challenged me to create an eye look that is suitable for day time and can be vamped up for the evening. Above, you can see my eye make up looks using products from NYX themselves. I used the Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk* to prime my eyes. The Eye Pencil is very creamy and easy to blend and creates a nice, even base for make up. As the pencil is white, I also used it on my waterline to brighten the eye area up. I used the Love in Paris Palette* for eyeshadow as the palette features a mixture of nine matte and shimmer shades. The palette isn't the most pigmented I've ever tried but the variety of colours means that it can easily take you from daytime to night time. For daytime, I used shade 3 all over the lid and shade 6 in the crease. For night time I used shade 6 all over the lid and shade 4 in the crease to smoke it out. I then used shade 6 underneath the lash line. The Curve Eyeliner* is a product that I've raved about before. It makes applying eyeliner completely foolproof as it's so easy to use. Before discovering this eyeliner, I could never add a flick to my eyes but the design of this eyeliner makes it exceptionally simple.  I didn't wing my eyeliner out for the daytime but I did for the night time look. Mascara wise, I used the Propel My Eyes Mascara* which lifts lashes and coats them with a conditioning formula. The four-way pinwheel brush design means that each lash is evenly coated, separated, lengthened and volumised. I completed the look using the Xtreme Lip Cream* which is a hybrid of lipstick and lipgloss. It's extremely pigmented and leaves the lips moisturised and glossy.

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I absolutely adored creating these too looks for you and I've been extremely excited to publish this post for a while. It's great that NYX are finally coming over to the UK and I can't wait to pop into my local store and have a little swatch. For me, the stand out product of the brand is without a doubt The Curve eyeliner. It's innovative and it's changed the way I apply my liner. You can view the entire collection instore or online.

Have you tried anything from NYX before? Will you be doing so now the brand is more accessible?

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MAKE UP | The Primers

L-R: Barbara Daly Even Smoother Eye Primers in Vanilla, Bamboo and Nectar, KIKO Pearly Eye Base.

Eyes

I do have pretty oily eyelids and before I discovered primers, eyeshadow was a big no-no for me. My eye make up always ended up half way down my face, creased or nowhere to be seen. I can hand on my heart say that eye primers are a big part of my make up routine whether I'm using them to even out my eyelids or to cling to eyeshadow so it doesn't budge, I use them every day. 

Urban Decay Primer Potion - £15.00

This was the first eyeshadow primer I ever used and I've had it for nearly three years now. The secret is to depot it once you think it's ran out as there's always so much product left inside. This is a wonderful product and you only need a teeny tiny amount as a little goes a long way. Eyeshadow really does adhere to this beauty and once set, it isn't going to move. I find that this makes my eyeshadow more vibrant too which is always a bonus.

KIKO Pearly Eye Base* - £6.90

This eye base by KIKO has an innovative "gel cream" texture which is soft to touch and glides over the eyes nicely. It sets pretty quickly and has a slight pearlescent look to it which brightens up the eye area and really emphasises eyeshadow and makes the colours stand out. Blending eyeshadows on top of this is easier than ever and once an eyeshadow has been applied and blended, it isn't going to budge until you want to remove it. The formula has been enriched with antioxidants and active ingredients to make it more supple, adherent and quick-drying which is reason why it's so strong and long lasting. It's also an absolute bargain as it retails for just £6.90. 

Barbara Daly Even Smoother Eye Primer in Nectar*, Vanilla* and Bamboo* - £10.00

These primers by Barbara Daly are fantastic and because they're from Tesco, they're perfect for throwing into your trolley during your weekly shop. Exclusive to Tesco, these primers are exceptionally versatile and can be used as cream to powder eye colours or as a base to help your eyeshadows last all day. I've been wearing these a lot and I haven't noticed any creases or fading with my eyeshadow even in the heat. The eye primer comes in three different colours: Bamboo which is a natural wheat tone that is perfect for everyday use, Nectar which adds a hint of warmth that helps to deflect dark circles and Vanilla which lightens and brightens for an uplifting eye effect.

Face

I've tried a lot of face primers over the years: high end, middle end and some that are cheap as chips. And whilst I've liked using a few (Benefit's Porefessional, I'm looking at you) I've never bothered to repurchase them or even blog about them. It's safe to say that I've been trying to find a few perfect primers to get me through the day and night. I'm someone who can't go out without using a face primer. Not just because they make your make up last longer but because make application is a lot easier and smoother with one.

KIKO City Filter Sunscreen SPF 50* - £12.90

This is my every day primer because it contains an SPF of 50 which in summer, is exceptionally important. First thing's first (and I'll get this out of the way now), this product smells incredible. I could sit there smelling it all day. It doesn't have a distinctive smell but it smells very fresh and clean - like a faint sunscreen. It glides over the skin and leaves it looking poreless, smooth and almost blurred and perfected. Make up applies beautifully on top of it and lasts throughout the entire day - even in this hot and humid heat. At £12.90, it's an absolute bargain. Not only is it affordable but it's incredible and I'm addicted.

NYX Shine Killer* - £12.50

This is the primer I wear at night time and to work. You see, SPF flashes back in cameras which leaves you looking like a ghost so on nights out, that's the last thing I want. This is a gorgeous gel-like consistency that smooths over the skin and leaves it looking matte and shine-free. The reason I love wearing this to work is because my usual combination skin becomes overly oily at work. I'm not sure why but it does and by the time I come home, I end up looking like an oil slick. When I first wore this to work, I was shocked when I looked at my skin after I got home - it was completely matte and my make up hadn't moved a millimetre. I'm incredibly impressed with this primer and like the KIKO one, I'm addicted. Both of them will have a place in my heart and my make up collection for a long time. 

Tada, there's my primer posse and I shall continue to repurchase these ones for a long, long time. Primers are incredibly important step in your make up routine - particularly if you have oily skin - as make up adhere's to it and stays in place all day long. I'm not someone who carries make up around with me so a good primer is essential.

What are your favourite primers? Have you tried any of the above?
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The eyeliner wardrobe | Collection 2000, NYX, Cargo

L-R Collection 2000, NYX, Cargo Cosmetics

L-R Collection 2000, NYX, Cargo Cosmetics

For me, eyeliner completes a look. It defines the eyes, adds depth and brings the look together. Granted, I used to be a big pencil eyeliner lover when I was younger, scribbling it all over my eyes and thinking I looked "sexy" but when it comes to felt tip, liquid liners, I'm pretty new to the business. I have three of these little beauties that I flit between and I love them all equally. It's most definitely a love affair and I must say that I've noticed a couple of green-eyes being darted around my eyeliner drawer.

The one that lasts all day - Collection 2000 Extreme 24h Felt Tip Liner £2.99

I've mentioned this eyeliner before. In fact, it's in the majority of my "Face of the Day" posts as I've been using it for yonks. It's very easy to use and it's the first liquid liner that I fell in love with. It glides onto the eyes, sets to a matte finish and stays put all day long. I've tested this fast drying eyeliner in many conditions - heat, concerts, nightclubs, snow. Everywhere you could imagine and it's never ended up sliding down my face. It's extremely affordable at £2.99 and it has five star reviews on the Boots website. It also comes in four different colour variations (black, purple, blue and teal) so you can let your inner colour goddess out.

The one that's easy to use - NYX The Curve* £14.00

This is a strange little contraption. When I first saw it, I was a little confused by it. All my felt tip liner loving life, I've been used to the standard pen shaped liners but this innovative eyeliner makes applying liner mistake-proof. It's very easy to hold which makes it easy to use and going wrong with this liner is practically impossible. The thin nib draws out a deep black line effortlessly - I'm shocked every other brand hasn't followed suit. You can see an example of a look I created using this eyeliner here. Me, creating an almost perfect flick?! I never thought it'd happen but alas, this eyeliner is incredible.

The versatile one - Cargo Texas Liner* £13.00

If you'd have placed a chunky eyeliner in front of me a few months ago, I'd have ran a mile. Needless to say, I've always been intimidated by them and threw them off to the side. But this chubby felt tip liner is easy to control and allows you to create a subtle or dramatic look. It's quick drying which means one sweep across the eyes and you're ready to leave the house - no nasty eyeliner marks in the crease over here. The colour is intense, long lasting and as I've already mentioned, extremely versatile. The water-based formula is crease proof and allows you create a thin line with the precise nib or a more defined look when you flip it on its side.

If you asked me to choose between the three, I wouldn't be able to. They're all perfect in their own way. Yes, they have similar qualities - long lasting, intense colour and easy to remove but each has their own added quality that benefits it in one way or another. I will throw my hands up and say that yes, I am an eyeliner addict and I'm certainly not ashamed.

What's your favourite eyeliner?

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EYES | My lips are saying goodbye, my eyes are finally dry

Highlight: Sin

All over the lid: Toasted

In the crease: Hustle

Under the lash line: Half Baked

Eyeliner: NYX The Curve*

Mascara: Lancome Hypnose Drama

It was late Tuesday night (or early Wednesday morning, whichever way you want to look at it) and I was extremely bored alone in my apartment. So what did I decide to do? Whip out the eyeshadows and get creative of course! I absolutely adore make up. I love experimenting with it. And I love applying it. One of my favourite eyeshadow palettes is without a doubt the Urban Decay Naked palette. I'll never forget the moment this was released - it was instant love and it's the palette that first got me into eyeshadow.

I've recently received a new fancy eyeliner - it's a fancy contraption, I'll tell ya. And I wanted to play around with it to see what it was like so this also contributed to my need to play around with make up. As you can see from the picture, it's beautiful and I'll say right now, it's easy to use. I'm not the best at creating flicks but I did it with ease and quickly in the look above. I do have a "top 3 eyeliner post" coming very soon with a more indepth review on said eyeliner so keep an eye out for that if you're interested.

I can see this being a look that I'll wear a lot in freshers week. On nights out though, I do like intense eyes so I'd add pencil liner on my waterline and a little bit of black in the crease to darken the look up. Oh and some falsies of course - can't go wrong with those! The Lancome Hypnose Drama mascara does a pretty good job when it comes to full and fluttery lashes though. I bought it in a Christmas gift set in the Boots Boxing Day sale and I'll definitely be stocking up this boxing day.

Do you experiment with make up when you're bored? What's your favourite "intense" eye make up look?

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