Make Up Forever Pro Finish Powder

Your eyes do not deceive you, it is me! I'm back - it's been a chaotic few weeks which had meant that I've not found time to blog. So as it's Sunday afternoon and I'm at a loose end I thought I would treat you to a post :) I can tell you're all pleased. 

Now, the product I am reviewing here is Make Up Forever Pro Finish powder foundation which I picked up in Sephora - Barcelona on a recent holiday. 

I wouldn't normally stray away from my longest standing product in my make up bag, my MAC studio fix powder foundation - but there was lots of hype around this product in store and so I was captivated. 

This powder can be applied wet or dry so you can customise how you wear it, but for me powder foundation sits on top of my liquid foundation to mattify my skin. I have never found a product that comes close to my MAC powder but this one has changed my mind. So much so that since purchasing, I've used it every day. 

The texture is slightly lighter and doesn't sit as heavy on the skin but still provides to matte, even finish to my complexion that I love. 

I apply my powder with a brush rather than a sponge but a sponge is provided if that's how you prefer to wear your foundation and is also handy if you apply the product wet - something which I don't do. 

I was matched as colour 120 - Neautral Ivory but it is available in 24 different shades. 

The only draw back? It's pretty pricey. I picked mine up during a 15% off event in Sephora but now I'm home and looking onlinev upwards of £35 for 10g. 

I do love this product but my bank balance prefers the MAC studio fix option and whilst I would purchase this product again I would keep it for going out rather than everyday wear. 

Have you tried Make Up Forever products? What did you think of them? 

Rhian Xx

OPI Liquid Sand - Alcatraz Rocks

This is my first OPI Liquid Sand purchase, I never really fancied one before but this colour looked amazing so I had to buy it! 

Application is quick and easy and you don't need a steady hand to apply this polish as it's pretty fool proof. Coverage is great in one coat but two coats looks better and there is no need for a top coat. 

The only draw back is that I didn't find it as long lasting as normal nail polish and it did chip quite quickly - it was however easy to top up on any chips as the coverage is good and it blended in. 

As with any textured polish it is a nightmare to get off but if you have enough time to soak it, it will come off easily. 

OPI liquid sand polish is available online but I purchased mine in John Lewis for £11. 

Have you tried liquid sand? 

Rhian Xx

Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow

I have been meaning to write this post for weeks, but it's only now that I've got around to playing with this eyeshadow and creating a look with it. 

I've used it a few times and had a number of compliments on it..

       

Moondust is a highly pigmented range of shadows from Urban Decay - I opted for Zodiac which is a lush green colour and very sparkly. 

The product applies easily, and can be applied wet or dry. Applying the product wet gives a far more intense look. 

It isn't only sparkly but it has great staying power and very little fallout happens on the cheeks while applying. 

Far easier and neater to apply than loose pigment, while still giving the intense sparkly effect. 

Available in 7 dazzling shades and retailing for £14 - it's a must have if you like sparkle on your eyes as much as I do with little fuss. 

Especially as it can be applied effectively with your finger tips. 

I have combined the Moondust with a nude lipstick from Mac. 

I also applied my eyeshadow on top of a darker base to make the colour stand out more. 

     

Hope you like :) 

Rhian Xx

Twist and Out Nail Polish Remover

You may remember a while a go I reviewed Maybelline's new Express Nail Polish remover. 

If you can't.. Or you've never read it - shame on you! But here it is again for your reading pleasure! 

http://prettygreeneye.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/maybelline-expres-nail-polish-remover.html?m=1

After purchasing that product... My lovely Step Mum came back from Aberystwyth one weekend with a little gift for me. This!  

Twist and Out nail polish remover, which operates fundamentally the same way as the Maybelline Express nail polish remover. Except this one costs... Wait for it! £1!! And is available from Poundland. 

     

The pot is much smaller than the Maybelline one but that can be handy if you are wanting to travel with it... The foam inside is also not as dense which means removing a polish takes a little bit more work - but let's not forget. It only costs a pound! 

Despite it taking longer to remove a polish, it's still affective and works well. Even on dark polishes which are notoriously stubborn to move. 

I've used this product a few times now and it is showing no signs of drying up. It's also much less fuss than having to use multiple cotton wool pads. 

For £1 you can't really complain about this product. And it's acetone free so is suitable on acrylic or gel nails. 

£1 well spent! :-) 

Rhian Xx

Montagne Jeunesse - Dead Sea Mud Spa Mask

You may not be able to pronounce the name of this company (I struggle) but you would have almost certainly seen these products... Montagne Jeunesse offer a wide range of face masks for different purposes at around 99p - £2.00. 

I was sent some masks a while ago (this is a very delayed post - oops) to try and to tell you my thoughts... So here goes. 

The mask I tried was the Dead Sea Mud mask... Intended to invigorate my skin. Suitable for Combination, Normal and Oily skin. 

   

The product comes as a pre coated mask, which you simply place over your skin and smooth over, avoiding any product mess with an all over cream face mask. I'll be the first to admit that the mask isn't the most glamorous, but then is any face mask? 

     

The product is cooling and soothing when first places on the skin - intended to be worn for around 10-15 minutes, removed, any excess massaged in to the skin and then rinsed and patted dry. 

It's at this point you realise how much easier it is having the coated mask rather than having to try to wash off mounds of stickiness from your skin. 

My skin felt softer after application, and make up application was also nice after using the mask. I also felt that my usual combination skin looked far more matte than usual for the remainder of the day.  It was a perfect little pick me up, and at £1.49 everyone deserves a little pamper time now and again. 

These products are great for girly nights in and pamper parties and won't break the bank balance. 

To find out more about the brand and the products visit http://www.montagnejeunesse.com/ 

Rhian Xx

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