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blusher: rimmel mono blusher (£3.99)

Rimmel don't actually stock this blusher anymore, but this was Rimmel's Powder Blush in Misty Rose. This Rimmel Mono Blusher is the closest possible candidate I could find to replace mine up there, and they have a small range of other blushers and bronzers too that you can find here.

I've had this blusher for quite a while (as maybe you can see because of the state it's in!) and I use it every time that I go out. I will admit that I'm not too keen on the colour, as when I apply it to my skin, it comes out as a sort of pinky colour, but then sort of like a bronze colour too. I either like a pink blusher, or a bronzer, I'm not one for the 'in between'. I will say though, that when I have my picture taken with this blusher, it does come out rather pink so that's a plus! But in person, it does look quite dull on my face, so I'm afraid that this certain colour isn't for me, but it may be (and i'm pretty sure it is) more suited for others tastes.

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This particular product was bought for me at Christmas by a friend of the family. I didn't really touch it for a few weeks because I didn't see it necessary but mid January I picked it up, and haven't stopped using it since! This is Avon's Extra Lasting Mascara and it costs £9.00, which I would consider a lot for a mascara, but it is great for it's price. Avon do have quite a nice range of different mascara's that I'll definitely be trying out in the near future.

The brush on this mascara is quite a fine brush, and when applying to your eye lashes, it shows. Your eyelashes look fine and long and it gives them a really nice, full, natural effect (which I personally prefer rather than the clunky mascara look). I think that it's quite a treat to have in your make-up bag at all times!

I've been using this since the middle of January and I would definitely recommend this mascara to anyone looking for something new to use. Once this bad boy's ran out, I'll definitely be buying some more.

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So it's taken me a while to find the right type of foundation for my skin, and even now I still don't think that I'm using the right foundation. Max Factor Lasting Performance was recommended to me by a close friend who implied that the foundation was good coverage. Trying this foundation, at first I thought that it was amazing, I'd finally found a foundation that suits my needs, but after a while, it just wasn't working anymore.

I've been using this foundation for a fair few months now and to be quite honest, it's come to the stage where I'm not happy with it anymore. I need a new foundation. This weekend I'm going to scour the shops for a new foundation with full coverage (which I know most people don't like). Something that makes my skin look smooth and one-toned.

Overall, I'd say that this product is good for it's price, and it may suit other's skin, but it doesn't suit so well for mine. You can find this product in most shops, boots, ASDA, superdrug etc. Back on the look out for me!