Bourjois Volume 1 Seconde Mascara

One thing i have found i favour in a mascara is a good old comb wand, as i am someone who sits there for ages layering her mascara this has become quite necessary to avoid clumps. I am a massive fan of Bourjois anyway so i was really excited to try put this new mascara.

I have always felt that a wand really makes the mascara and this unique wand with spherical bristles really helps to coat each lash with out any clumping and lots of definition and volume. I really love this mascara and if you haven't tried it yet you need to get involved. If you grab it now you can get it for the cracking price of £6.99 saving you £3, you can get yours HERE

Bourjois Java Rice Loose Powder

I am a massive fan of a powder that will set my makeup with out looking heavy but i also want it to brighten my skin, is this too much to ask? Apparently not when it comes to the Bourjois Java Rice powder, first of all it smells amazing (and we all know how much of a sucker i am for anything that smells nice) but it looks incredible on the skin. It doesn't change the colour of your foundation which is great for all year round use, it doesn't feel heavy at all and it has the softest sheen to it so it makes the skin look brighter and healthier.

A lot of people can get put off a powder that appears light in colour however it's translucent (no colour) where i think some of the confusion comes from, it's so finely milled that even thought the colour appears light, it doesn't sit in any fine lines or pores so you physically cannot see it once it is on the face.

If you are slightly oily it's fab so have i your handbag to touch up with as it doesn't build layers or cake so this little puppy is all singing all dancing in my eyes.

If this sounds like your dream powder (as it is mine) then you will love the price point of £9.99, what a BARGAIN! Let me know if you love this as much as i do and you can check it out HERE

L'oreal Nude Magique Foundation

As always my product obsession grows by the day and this product has become a slight obsession. I had heard so much about it from U.S Youtubers i was desperate for it to arrive in the UK. I know it has been about for a little while now so i have no idea why i have only had this about a month but i am so glad i purchased it.

Foundation is definitely one thing i like to spend money as i always feel if your skin looks good then the rest of the makeup just kind of falls into place so when i find an amazing drugstore foundation then i am always thrilled. In my opinion the likeness between this and the Chanel Vitalumiere is uncanny.

It has such a light weight feel on the skin yet seems to make the complexion look absolutely flawless, it does have a matte finish but without feeling or looking dry on the skin, if you are slightly dryer like me you probably wouldn't even need a powder to set this as it just look like skin.

I'm sure you can tell i am in love with this foundation and the fact that you can purchase this from Boots is just an added bonus along with the price point of £9.99 as the majority of the foundations i own are around the £30 mark.

Let me know your thoughts on this foundation and if you haven't tried this already then what are you waiting for ;-) Check it out HERE

Bare Minerals

When you think of mineral makeup, there is one name that comes up more than most i have found and of course that is Bare Minerals, but for some reason i have never managed to get my hands on some. I am a massive fan of mineral foundations and this one has definitely been added to my list of favourites.

One of the main things i love about this is how easy and quick it is to apply, you dip your brush into the powder, swirl it around in the lid and then buff it into the skin. It has such a flawless finish and depending on your needs you can two different finishes, Original (which has a slight glow) and Matte. I have been using the original because i like a certain glow to my skin, it almost gives a cream like finish it really is beautiful!

If you don't already, check out my Instagram (JemimaLou) as i will upload a picture soon of how my skin looks using this foundation. This retails at £25 and you can check it out HERE

MAC Prep and Prime Lash

For some reason i am and always have been a real lash person, i think i feel that my eyes disappear without them so i do everything i can to make them stand out and frame my eyes. I have used this product in the past but i had completely forgotten about it until a couple of months ago.

It's really surprising what this does for my lashes i love it, it really thickens and adds volume whilst giving extra length with is everything i want from my lashes. I do curl my lashes a lot beforehand but i do and have done everyday since i can remember (unless i'm being really lazy).

If you love to make the most of your lashes i really recommend this product. It retails for £12.50 and you can check it out HERE

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Dior Nail Glow

When it comes to my nails i can be pretty slack at taking care of them which is crazy because they are my money makers ;-), however i have made a conscious decision this year to look after them more and to make them look pretty.

I recently got my hands on the Dior Nail Glow which isn't a new product but it's new to me. The idea behind nail glow is to make the pinks of your nails pinker and the white tips whiter. It definitely makes my nails looks shiny, more groomed, manicured, well looked after and more pink but i'm not sure if the tips look any whiter.

I love this for day when you don't fancy wearing colour and you can always wear it as a base coat and top coat alongside your normal nail polishes. This retails for £18 and you get check it out HERE

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EOS Limited Edition Spring Lip Balm Duo

As a beauty blogger i have obviously heard so much about EOS lip balms and wanted to try them but have never had the chance, so when i got these in the post i was thrilled and so excited to get them on my lips!

In this limited edition pack you get two flavours, strawberry sorbet and passion fruit. They both smell absolutely divine and feel so nice on the lips, i like the fact that they aren't too greasy and slippy, they just feel really nourishing. They are the perfect handbag lip balm as they take up hardly any space and you don't have to keep putting your fingers in it you can just use it like you would a stick balm.

This great set costs £10.50 which is a steal for 2 great lip balms, check them out HERE

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Babyliss Boutique Loose Waves

Although my main set of expertise lies within make-up, i am actually trained in hair as well and i absolutely love a tool or gadget that is going to make my hair or a client's hair look luscious and is mega easy to use because let's face it, anything that can cut down time is essential in this business.

I have to say i am a massive fan of Babyliss as a brand, i have 3 various curling/waving wands and a hairdryer from them and they are all fab, cost affective and easy to get hold of. Last year for my birthday my sister bought me this amazing bit of kit, i was slightly dubious to start with, purely because my hair is finer so bigger barrels don't normally do much for me but i love the effect of them.

If you want a tight curl or tighter wave this is not the wand for you, but if you want a soft wave that looks like you have had an amazing blow dry with it then this is just the puppy for you. I use it in a few ways, if you alternate waving the hair backwards then forwards round the barrel you get an amazing beachy wave, wrapping every section backwards i find  i get more of soft wave at the end which looks like a great blow dry was involved and wrapping each section forwards round the wand you get the most amazing vintage curl which i have to say is one of my favourites (see pic below).

This is a picture of me and my gorgeous friend Amy at a Christmas party which some of you may have seen on my instagram (JemimaLou), i just loved the vintage look it gave to my hair. If any of you lovelies would like to see a tutorial on this hairstyle then please let me know.

You can get this wand for the absolute steal of £19.99, check it out HERE and of course let me know if you already use this and love it :-)

Elemis Rehydrating Radiance Collection

Anyone who knows me, knows exactly how obsessed i am with Elemis products, so when this little gem arrived in the post i was super excited to try them. Included in the set is the rehydrating rose petal cleanser 200ml, the rehydrating ginseng toner 200ml and the pro radiance illuminating flash balm 15ml.

The combination of these products is amazing, a good cleanser and toner is so important in my eyes to the look and clarity of the skin and these two have definitely helped to brighten my skin. I do tend to lack hydration if i'm not careful and these products are specifically designed to keep that locked in, it is the perfect gift for someone or even a little treat for yourself if you are finding this horrible weather is taking it's toll on your face.

It retails at £30 which is a total steal for these beauties and you can check it out HERE

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Decleor Aroma Cleanse Smoothing and Cleansing Mousse

If you have watched my "What i got for Christmas" video, you will know that my lovely mum brought me some Decleor products as i was desperate to try them. I would go as far as to say that this cleanser saved my skin over Christmas and New Year, i had a horrible break out on my forehead and i have no idea why or what caused it, however using this cleanser day and night it totally disappeared which i will be forever grateful for.

It comes with the muslin cloth which i love to use over just rinsing as i feel it really just removes every scrap of makeup on my face. It doesn't have any overwhelming scents, it just smells very fresh and clean, i have been using it day and night and it seems that my skin has been loving this.

I use 1 pump and then massage it with a small amount of water to create the mousse texture and then just massage it into my face, taking slightly more care on the areas i am prone to breakouts.

You can get it from Feel Unique for the price of £22.10 with free delivery which is fab, check it out HERE

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