inside my make up bag

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001. l'oreal true match foundation. (W1 golden ivory)

I have always been a fan of l'oreal foundation, in my early teens I was obssessed with dream matte mousse (wouldn't go near it now) This is my go to foundation, if it becomes discontinued I will be beside myself. It matches my skin tone perfectly and blends really well. The price of it has gone up, along with everything else but this still only cost £9.99. Which I think is brilliant, it is affordable for me and it does exactly what I need. 

002. powder & bronzer (002 pink blossom/022 sun bronze)

I use a powder and bronzer daily, applied with my cosmopolitan brush. I really like this powder the shade I have leaves a rosy shade on my face, it doesn't drown out my colour. It is meant to minimise the appearance of pores, and creates a natural shine. I have been using bronzer for a while now, I have attempted using blusher but it just makes me look like a circus act. I just apply it to my cheeks. I really like the shade I have it isn't to dark and overpowering, it's just right for this goldilocks.

003. models own eye shadow. (white pearl)

I got this eyeshadow free inside my models own bag from the clothes show, I have used it quite a lot. I don't tend to use eyeshadows daily, but this one has started creeping into my daily routine just to make my eyes a bit brighter.

004. rimmel mascara.

this is my current mascara, I as an individual am an absolute fail when it comes to mascara. I just can't seem to find the right one? This one does make my eye lashes look longer and fuller, volumus as the packaging tells. But I find it clumps, which is not good. If I could only be allowed to wear one make up item for the rest of my life it would have to be mascara. As it just defines my eyes more. So please share with me your mascaras!

Also in my make-up bag is a pot of vaseline, its great for lips, cheeks and you can even apply it to your eyes if you don't have any eyeshadow. It also helps promote eyelash growth! I also have a wonderous little tube of golden eye, as I am prone to getting colds and yucky things in my eyes. It just leaks out all the bad things, gross I know. 

Do you have any wonder products to share?

hello, to my 3 new followers, 17 more to the super giveaway!

cosmopolitan: make up tools

cosmopolitan eye lash curler

cosmopolitan powder brush 

both from superdrug

I have had a break out of spots recently - boo :-( - I've been very busy lately so it could be related to that, but I thought it was time to refresh my make up tools. I've had a cosmo powder brush for an ashamedly long time - i'm not prepared to admit how long - so thought it was time to invest in a new one, the bacteria on my current one could be the cause of my unwanted spots. Gross, I know but it is a possibility, Its nice to treat yourself too. I also bought the Cosmopolitan eye lash curler. I have never had one before, due to my Mum telling me at a young age that they are dangerous and can make you blind, to avoid me messing around with one (thanks mum!) I have since grown up and learnt otherwise, I have seen a lot of bloggers post about the shu uemura one which was tempting to get, but as I am a eye lash curler virgin and I'm not sure how much I would use it, I opted for the Cosmo one.

As a first time user, I am very impressed with the eyelash curler it is simple to use and is very effective and the curl in my eyelashes was instantly noticeable. As for the make up brush I can highly recommend that to any one after a new brush! I paid just over £10 for both products, which I find is a steal for branded beauty products.

have you ever used cosmo products before?

what do you recommend?

p.s 21 more followers till the giveaway!