Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer Review

Hello my lovelies!

I'm sure many of you have heard of the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer. It's a cult favourite which has been raved about for years! I'm not sure why I was never really pulled into the hype, but being on what feels like a hunt that has lasted far too long, I finally gave in and purchased it, hoping I will finally have a HG undereye concealer.

I was fortunate enough to buy this at a 40% off sale at Priceline. In Australia, we only have 3 shades available: Light, Medium and Brightening. Brightening seemed too light and pink toned so I opted for Medium.

I have to say, I don't really understand the hype over this product. I mean it's good, but there are plenty of good concealers out there. It was definitely nothing exceptional. Firstly, I don't really like the packaging. I understand the concept, but I feel a lot of the product gets stuck in the sponge and is thus wasted. Also, the shade range is quite poor. Medium feels really light for myself, I like highlighting, but I feel this is too light for a medium shade which is pretty disappointing. The shade itself is ok, its yellow toned enough that it corrects nicely so I guess it does it's job.

My main gripe with the concealer however is that it dries really really fast, so you have to work quickly with it or it won't blend seamlessly into the skin. Also, the concealer can get cakey easily, so I found I had to be really careful with how much of it I was using. Next I would like to address its claims to not settle into fine lines, it did. But so does every other concealer I tried. It's inevitable, as any concealer gets worn through the day, as with any other makeup item, it breaks down - especially on people with oily skin, which I have. So I'm not going to complain about the settling. As long as it doesnt look crazy at the end of the day, I can deal with it.

So there you have it guys. My review on a very ok concealer. Have you tried the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer? Was it a hit or a miss for you? Better yet, have you got any recommendations for an undereye concealer I should try?

Love,
Nur x

New Rimmel Apocalips Lip Velvet & Lip Lacquer Review and Swatches

Hello everyone!

I hope you have been well. As usual, I have been up to no good and spending big on a whole lot of beauty items! These Rimmel Apocalips were picked up 3 weeks ago and I have been using them every day since so I could give you guys an in depth review on them! I also included lip swatches as usual in my video. Hope you enjoy!

Love,
Nur x

Spring/Summer Stylings - Sandals (Part 1)

Hey guys!

I thought I'd shake things up on my blog, considering I have been predominantly featuring beauty items as of late. So today I thought I'd talk about sandals which are very Spring/Summer appropriate.

These sandals are amazing! Nothing screams style more than sandals in the warmer months, and right now, healed sandals are all in! These sandals are grungy, girly, chic and effortlessly cool. And what's more awesome is that they're white! You see white shoes and sandals making a mark on fashion runways the world over and incorporating sandals like this bring the trend to your wardrobe and make you look like a runway fashionista! These babies are called the Charlie Heel and were purchased from Rubi Shoes at a cheap $20 on their 3 day promotion! Otherwise, they retail for $39.95 which I still feel is a reasonable price considering the quality and comfort these sandals give. All in all I'm in love! I actually have the exact pair in black and another black pair that is slightly different as well. I'll be showing you those in the next week though as I continue this Spring/Summer Stylings Segment on my blog!

Love,
Nur x

My Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids Collection (Review and Swatches)

Hey guys!

Hope you've been well. I have been in love with these lipsticks for a real long time and finally (after 4 attempts with lighting) managed to film my thoughts and swatches of the lipsticks in my collection. These are my go to lipsticks during the Spring/Summer time, and you'll see why in the video! Hope you enjoy it!

Love,
Nur x