My Makeup Collection: Rimmel

Hi everyone! Today i'm going to be showing you my makeup from the brand Rimmel. I'm hoping to start a series of these with other makeup brands so comment below if you'd like to see them. Rimmel is a well known brand in the UK and is one of my favourites. So lets crack on!

(from left to right) 198 Azure, 265 Pop!, 275 Electric!, 280 Sunshine, 270 Hot Shot and 260 Green Grass (all 8ml)

Rimmel I love Lasting Finish Nail Polish

The first items that I have to show you from Rimmel are these nail polishes. They are very affordable at only £2.99 each. As you can see I have chose quite bright colours for the summer. They are extremely long lasting and you only need 2 coats to get the maximum amount of colour. Overall, these are great affordable nail polishes

805 Grey Matter 12ml, 430 Coralicious 8ml

Rimmel London 60 Seconds Nail polish

The next two products that I have from Rimmel are also nail polishes. These the the 60 seconds nail polishes. They have a wide brush which is great as it makes application much easier. Also, they do dry really fast. These are a tad more expensive at £3.69 but I do feel they are worth the money.

Rimmel London Max Bold Curves Mascara

This is my only mascara that I own from Rimmel but i'm not very impressed  with it. As it has a big brush, it makes my lashes really clumpy and I found it hard to reach the inner corners of my eyelashes. This mascara didn't curl my lashes so it doesn't live up to its name. Hopefully next time when I buy a Rimmel mascara that they will work better. I also featured this mascara in my Mascara Collection

Rimmel London Match Perfection Powder in 201 Classic Beige

This was really a mistake purchase. I bought it in the wrong shade which is way to orange looking for me. Apart from that, it is really creamy and it does say that it lasts up to 14 hours, which is great for oily skin. This cost £5.99 which is not too bad for a powder considering you get a built in mirror and a sponge as well. This would be great to have in your handbag or your school bag. 

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in 001 Transparent
This is contently raved about among youtube and on beauty blogs. I have found that it works best for me in the spring, autumn and winter times. As i have really oily skin, I've found that it doesn't work for me in the summer. Other than that, it is really affordable at £3.99. It will probably work for people with combination skin but I wouldn't recommend it to people with really oily skin.

Rimmel Fix & Perfect Pro Primer in 002

I really love this primer and I mix it with my Smashbox primer to keep my makeup last the whole day. This is great for people with oily skin as it keeps oil at bay. I also have found that when I use this under my BB cream, it makes it last longer and it applies better. I have had this product for about a year now and it still hasn't run out. This is quite cheap at £6.99 and I probably would buy this again. 

Hope you enjoyed reading :) 

please let me know in the comments if you would like to see more of these!

Alice xox

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also let me know if you recommend any other Rimmel products that i haven't tried before

Product Empties #1

Hi everyone! Today I am going to be showing you some products that I have used up/ nearly used up. I'm going to tell you a bit about them and whether or not I am going to repurchase them. This is my first ever empties post and I have been saving these products up for a while now to show you. So lets get into it!

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in 001 Transparent

I used to love this product in the colder months as my skin didn't get too oily. But as we approached the warmer months, July and August (having said that, it has just started to pour down with rain outside, typical English weather) my skin gets really oily. I have found when using this product that it does not keep my skin matte for 5 hours (as it claims) More like 2 hours. As a result of this I will be trying another pressed powder for the warmer months and I will go back to using this in the winter and autumn time

The Body Shop Mango Shower Gel

I absolutely adore the smell of this. It is so refreshing and great for summer. Even though the bottle appears quite small you can still get many uses out of it. You can also buy a bigger version of it. The scent seems to linger in the bathroom for hours, which is a good thing. I will be repurchasing this again once I have used up many other shower gels that I own.

The Body Shop Satsuma Puree Body Lotion

This body lotion smells like heaven. It reminds me of the drink Tropicana. It is very moisturizing and the smell stays on your skin for a long time. The smell is also quite strong so you don't need to use a lot of it. I will also be repurchasing this.

Freederm Gel

I have been using this for a long time since I started getting spots. It has helped my skin a lot and definitely reduces spots and calms them down a little. However it is quite expensive and tends to run out quickly which means I only use a little amount when I really need it. I will be repurchasing this again.

Ooh La Spa Moisture Boost Body Butter

I found this body butter in Superdrug and was around £1. This has a gorgeous smell and is also really moisturizing and conditioning. It reminds me of The Body Shop scents, but cheaper. I bought it quite a while back and I cant see it on the website which is a shame. It contains Shea butter, ginger extract, patchouli, vanilla and bergamot. I would repurchase this product again as it last for a long time.

St. Ives Naturally Clear Blemish Fighting Apricot Scrub

This was the first ever facial scrub that i had tried and I was impressed. It immediately takes away any dead skin cells and bacteria on your skin and leaves it feeling really soft and smooth. It is also very long lasting. I have had this for a year now and it has only just run out. The only downside I would say is that it may be a bit harsh on sensitive skin. This has also lived up to its name and has cleared my skin from any spots and blemishes. I will be repurchasing this again.

Dove Go Fresh Deodorant

I have found that the smell of this deodorant is terrible. It doesn't smell refreshing at all. It lingers on your clothes for a long time which isn't very nice. As you may have seen from my previous HAUL I have bought a different deodorant which hopefully smells better than this. This deodorant isn't all negative as it is long lasting and keeps you feeling fresh throughout the day. I won't be repurchasing this again.

Hope you enjoyed this post!

Alice xox

My Summer Essentials/ Must Haves

Hi everyone! Today i'm going to be sharing with you my essential beauty products for summer. Hope you enjoy.

Avon Care Fresh Hydration Brightening Hand Cream
I absolutely love this stuff! Its really refreshing on your hands and smells gorgeous to. It has a lemon and cucumber extract which makes it even more amazing and great for summer. Its also great in hot weather, if you want to refresh your hands. The smell lingers for a long time. The formula really does moisturize your hands and gets rid of any dry areas. I would recommend this product

Hollister Laguna Beach Body Spray/ Mist 
I got this last summer and it was around £12. The scent is incredible. On the website it says it contains peach, guava and coconut milk. The fragrance reminds me of summer and the beach. Its great to freshen up with especially on a hot summers day. I love the packaging because I love floral prints. I would recommend this product.

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder
As you can see I have hit pan on this product. I have repurchased this about 3 already and I am going to repurchase this again. I have really oily skin and in the summer I need something that can control it. This works perfectly for me. It lasts up to 6 hours. I have it in the shade 'transparent' which means it has no colour so it won't make me look orange! It keeps excess shine at bay. You can purchase this at Boots for £3.99

MUA Nail Varnish in 'Pistachio Ice Cream'
I love MUA nail varnishes as they are a bargain at only £1 each! I also own 'Natural Days' This shade is perfect for summer as it is a pastel bright colour. You do need to apply 2 or more coats of it as it is a thin consistency. Nevertheless, its a great essential for summer as it brightens up your outfit! This sahde is also very similar to Essie- Mint Candy Apple which is £7.99. I feel that this is a great dupe for it at a fraction of the price. You can purchase this at Superdrug for £1

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
I have written a full review on this sample HERE. As I have oily skin, a primer is essential for me in the summer. I got given this and I love it! It has a matte consistency when you apply it to your face. It mattifies your face really well and helps foundation stay on for longer. You can buy the full size of this product at Boots for £25

The Body Shop Born Lippy Pink Berry Lip Balm 
My lips tend to get really dry and chapped in the summer so I need something to protect them. I have found this works really well in soothing my lips and moisturizing them. The smell of this is also lovely and is very fruity. You can get this lip balm in a variety of flavours. I luckily got this lip balm for free with voucher I had a few months ago. It has lasted quite well and I would definitely repurchase this when it runs out. You can buy this lipbalm HERE for £3

Thank you  so much for reading! 

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My Top 5 Summer Nail Polishes

Hi everyone! So today I thought I would share with you my top 5 nail varnishes for summer. In the summer I tend to wear a lot of nail polish as i'm not allowed to wear any at school :( Hope you enjoy!

Rimmel 60 Seconds 430 Coralicious  I love this colour! I have done a little review HERE on it.  Its fairly long lasting on the nails and doesn't chip for a long time. The brush is quite wide which means its easy to apply on your nails. The colour is quite bright which means its perfect for a pop of colour in your outfit! You can buy this nail polish HERE from Boots at only £3.69

Nails Inc Atomic by Fabulous I have had this nail polish for a while now. I got it free with another Nails Inc nail polish from the Fabulous magazine in The Sun newspaper. The colour is gorgeous! It is a really bright orange shade which is great for summer to brighten up your outfit.  I wear this quite often in the summer as I really enjoy wearing the colour orange on my nails.

Jack Wills Nail Varnish in shade 'Jade' I got this from Jack Wills in a sale last year, it was reduced from £6 down to £3. The shade is a darker toned mint green colour. It goes great with any summer outfits and with a tan. I think it goes really well with a white top and denim shorts.The colour is long lasting and you only need 1 coat of it. I think any mint green colour works well in the summer, especially Mint Candy Apple by Essie.

MUA Nail Varnish in shade 'Natural Days' I have done a small review on this nail varnish HERE. The colour is a light pastel pink shade. I love MUA nail varnishes as they are really affordable at £1 each. They do many different shades which look great in the summer including 'Pistachio Ice Cream' which I also own. The formula I found is quite runny which means you do need to apply 2 or more coats of it.

Essie Nail Varnish in shade 'Lapiz Of Luxury'  This is my all time favourite nail polish. It is medium shade of blue which looks amazing in the summer and in all other seasons. The formula is also great as it is quite thick. The brush is wide which means it is easy to apply. It stays on your nails for a long time and doesn't chip unlike any other nail polishes. However Essie nail polishes are quite pricey at £7.99 but I feel they are worth the money.You can buy it HERE from Boots at £7.99

These are my 5 top summer nail polishes, hope you enjoyed reading!

What are your top summer nail polishes?

Have you tried any of these before?

Whats On My Nails #1

Hi Everyone, today I am going to be showing you whats on my nails. Today I am wearing Rimmel 60 seconds nail varnish in the shade '430 Coralicious'

Its a hot pink/ light red shade and looks great for summer. It lives up to its name and dries pretty quickly! I applied two coats which was enough. The brush is quite wide which allows easy application. Overall I would rate this nail varnish 9/10

Thanks for reading x

What nail varnish are you wearing?

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