Melanie Clare

[...] of cream blushers in the past, but so far I'm really enjoying this one because it dries to a matte finish. Do you have a favourite from the Topshop makeup line? [...]

[...] thing about it is the finish it leaves, it looks almost perfected with a smooth, matte finish. I apply it with a large powder brush, and if I'm going to be out for a long time I'll [...]

[...] post as Fairy Cake is more on the rose pink side (but hey.. still pink)! This one is also a matte finish but feel so creamy and not drying at all. You apply it as you would a lipgloss/liquid lipstick [...]

[...] on the lips before they need a touch-up, and my lips don't feel uncomfortable because of the matte finish. Have you picked up any of these? What are your thoughts? [...]

[...] . BUT, this did mean that I could take a sneaky trip to boots and pick out some of my favourite products. I picked up two of my Herbal Essences Intensive Masks (actually found at Asda) as I've [...]

[...] edition to any dressing table. The Bourjois Healthy Mix concealer has been one of my favourite products over the past year or so. It gives a pretty much full coverage whilst still having a [...]

[...] . So that was my (rather hefty) August beauty favourites post. I'd love to know some of your favourite products of the month, and if you have tried any of the ones I have mentioned? [...]

[...] I mentioned in that last post, I love to spend one night a week (usually a Sunday) using my favourite products to really buff, moisturiser and hydrate my skin and set me up for the week ahead. My five [...]

[...] Liz Earle's Signature Foundation has been a staple in my makeup bag over the past couple of weeks, and after having a few questions about my thoughts I decided I [...]

[...] Topshop Lipstick in Brighton Rock; £8 Topshop's 'Brighton Rock' has been a staple in my makeup bag over the past month or so, and is the perfect fuchsia for wearing on a night out. Its [...]

[...] lipgloss fan but the Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Illume has somehow made it's way into my makeup bag. It looks lovely over the top of warm nudes and goes perfect with the eyeshadow look above. It' [...]

[...] for money! Eye-wise the Collection Work the Colour Nude Eye Palette has been a staple in my makeup bag for the past couple of months, and has every shade you would need for both day and evening [...]

[...] . I would say I like it just as much, and I would repurchase it after I use it all up. Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer is available online here, for £7.49. [...]

[...] , high-coverage makeup that doesn't look too heavy on the skin. I also picked up the Bourjois Healthy Mix concealer after hearing rave-reviews in so many peoples 'Best of 2012' videos. For the same [...]

[...] pump look more expensive & would make a lovely edition to any dressing table. The Bourjois Healthy Mix concealer has been one of my favourite products over the past year or so. It gives a pretty [...]

[...] you updated as to whether I love it or not! One of the final things I picked up was the Bubblegum Lip Scrub - which I had heard SO much about. It's used to exfoliate any dry skin, leaving you with [...]

[...] lip scrub & a nourishing lip balm. My favourites of the minute have been the Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub & the Fresh Sugar Rose Lip Balm. The Bubblegum Lip Scrub is a sugar-based polish [...]

[...] in tip top condition for that bold shade. The first is a good lip scrub. I always use the Bubblegum lip scrub from Lush, just because it's affordable, effective and it tastes amazing! You will also [...]