Product Review: Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua

Price: £36

Pros:

- Perfect for spring/summer because its so light on the skin

- Looks incredibly natural in daylight and photographs

- Medium coverage but build able

- Has a dewy finish which i LOVE

- Water-based so is less harsh on the skin (I actually think my skin improves when I use this foundation)

Cons:

- Quite pricey at £36 for 30ml

- Lasting power isn't amazing (but is longer if finishing powder is used on top)

- When applied initially looks a little too light, but after 10/20 mins it sets to the right colour

I think it's safe to say that the Pros definitely outweigh the Cons, I absolutely love this foundation and I know a lot of youtube beauty gurus have raved about this product too. There are a lot of foundations out there now that have adopted the water-based formula, so if you're not so keen on spending a hefty £36 pounds here some alternatives you can try:

Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation - £26

Estee Lauder Invisible Fluid Makeup - £27

MAC Face and Body Foundation - £25

I strongly recommend that you try a water based foundation for this spring/summer, you will love the results just as much as I do!

xoxo

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Look of the Day: Hot Pink

I am in LOVE with hot pink lips right now! This look is perfect for everyday, but for those of you who aren't comfortable wearing such a bright colour during the day can wear this at night too, just add some more liner on the eyes or lashes!

Products Used:

Face

Chanel Vita Lumiere Aqua - B50 (Sienne)

Maybelline 24hr Super Stay Concealer - Light/Medium

Sleek Luminous Pressed Powder

MAC Studio Careblend Pressed Powder - Medium/Dark

MAC Archie's Girls - Veronica's Blush

Eye

MAC Temptation (Corner & Crease)

MAC Amber Lights 

L'oreal Super Liner - Black

L'oreal Volume Million Lashes - Black

Lips

Revlon Super Lusterous Lipstick - Wild Orchid

Who else is rocking this hot pink trend? :)

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Top 5 Concealers For Blemished Skin

The worst part of having a blemishes has to be the scars, those things are a nightmare! Having combination skin myself, i've always got the odd blemish so I have a fair bit of experience with concealers. Here are what in my opinion are the five best concealers for covering up blemished skin. 

Maybelline Superstay 24hr Concealer - £6.19

This concealer is creamy in texture, so its quite robust in coverage. This allows it to cover up heavy scarring quite well, although it doesn't last 24hrs exactly the lasting power is amazing and for warm pink skin undertone there are great natural looking shades. At £6.19 its worth a try even if it isn't to your taste! 

MAC Pro-Longwear Concealer - £14.50

This concealer comes out the pump very generously, the texture isn't quite as thick as maybelline's superstay concealer, but this makes it more natural looking in my opinion. The range of shades for this concealer makes it perfect for any skin tone and the staying power really is what it says on the tin. I like the finish of this concealer because it doesn't look so made up and in photos it looks flawless. 

MAC Select Cover Up Concealer - £14.50

This concealer is very creamy in texture, it also has a dewier finish to most concealers on this list. Although the coverage of this product is not as high as the others it's quite buildable and looks amazing in photos. I really like how healthy my skin looks with this concealer on, and its creamy texture makes its wearable on its own.

Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer - £7.49

This concealer is great for everyday wear, its natural looking and covers up well. Its light enough to be used under the eye and dense enough to be worn over blemishes and scars. Great for lighter skin tones as the range of shades don't stretch that far. Not as durable as the others but great for natural looks. 

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer - £4.19

Notoriously known among the beauty community as the miracle product for its cheap price but amazing result. This concealer does exactly what it says, covering up the worst of the scars and lasts pretty much all day. My only let down would be the range of 4 shades won't suit everyone's skin tone. But if you do manage to find a shade to match you I would definitely recommend giving this one a go!

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Steal, Splurge or Something Special?

This season's biggest trends in accessories by far has to be the chunky chains. They make the simplest of outfits bold and add that extra glamour for an elegant evening. 

The real question however is what would you pay to keep with this current trend?

STEAL: H&M £12.99

 SPLURGE: Zara £22.99

SOMETHING SPECIAL: Isabel Marant £160

So which one would you go for?

Disclaimer: Pictures courtesy of H&M.com, Zara.com and Net-a-porter.com

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