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For years I was devoted to kohl pencils and when I tried making the transition to liquid I could never quite get the hang of it and I had so many complaints; too watery, not waterproof, not pigmented enough, stung my eyes, hard to use, oh I could go on for days. Now a few years later I’ve stopped hating on liquid and actually find myself reaching for it over gel.  Which liquid liner stopped me hating them you ask? The Australis Curve Ink Liquid Liner was to blame but my true love affair with liquid liner came about when I tried the Physicians Formula 2 in 1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum AKA my favourite liquid liner.

Physicians Formula 2 in 1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum Packaging

The packaging of this is streamlined and easy to use. It isn’t bulky which means you can get a good thin line. The lid does have a “spring” kind of closure which some people may find annoying but it means the cap goes on nice and tight but is still easy to remove. I didn’t have any problems with the applicator drying out but I know some people have.

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Cleansing is an essential step in every skincare routine oil however we are often told is not. You shouldn’t be scared of oil because believe it or not it should be an essential part of your skincare routine, whether you have dry, oily or combination skin. Oils can be fantastic for the skin - especially when it comes to cleansing; they can break up every speckle of makeup, including waterproof and long-wear products. They can also be used to “pre-cleanse” the skin if you don’t like the oily residue some cleansing oils can give.

First of all you’ll need to know your skin-type so make sure you take a look at the “Figuring Out Your Skin-type” guide. Next of all I’m going to give you the low-down on why cleansing oils are fantastic for all skin-types, not just dry.

Dry skin: Great because it hydrates the skin and helps to cure dry and flaky patches.

Oily skin: Fantastic because of the simple rule in science; oil is attracted to oil. In the long run a cleansing oil will help to balance out the oil production in your skin without stripping it of all its natural oils.

Combination skin: Perfect because it balances out the oil production of your skin by hydrating the drier areas and reducing oil in the oilier parts.

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Unsure if you have hooded eyes?

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If I were to rename this foundation it would be called “The Best Foundation For Dry Skin, Ever” This foundation is my favourite, yes you read me right my favourite and holy grail foundation, if I need my makeup to look great 99.9% of the time I’ll be wearing this; so I thought it was finally time I wrote a review.

Bobbi Brown Luminous Moisturizing Foundation

The packaging isn’t terrible but it isn’t amazing either. I prefer it over some other foundation bottles as I can see how much product I have left but it lacks one of the main features I like in my liquid foundations: a pump. You only need the smallest amount of this foundation so by using the “pouring” method you end up dispensing far, far, far too much product. If this came with a pump it would be so much better, the MAC pumps however do fit the Bobbi Brown bottles so it is a good idea to purchase one as in the long run it’ll save you more money as you use less products.

This foundation gives the perfect amount of coverage, I’d class it as medium but it is easily build-able. It hides redness, minor breakouts and discolouration well without being the slightest bit cakey. It looks (and feels) super natural on and blends into the skin with ease rather than sitting on-top of it and looking like a mask. If I want to I can skip concealer with this foundation because it gives enough coverage but I l still like to conceal my breakouts and dark circles.

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Cat eyeliner, winged eyeliner, feline flick, they’re all the same and they’re always in style. Winged eyeliner will forever be my favourite eyeliner look of all time. It’s classic and the perfect combination of a statement that is still subtle. It goes with every lip colour under the sun, whether it be a bold red or a nude lip and just looks beautiful (if done right!) Once you get it down pat you’ll see why I (and everyone else) love it so damn much. This how to will show you a winged eyeliner that flatters all shapes, we all know winged eyeliner is tricky enough on its own and having an eye shape like hooded eyes that has minimal lid space can make it even more difficult.

You’ll need: A good liquid liner (I like *Physicians Formula 2 in 1 Lash Boosting Serum Eyeliner, I also love gel eyeliner but I find liquid gives me a little more precision), a few cotton swabs, a great eye makeup remover (My favourite is Bioderma Crealine) an eyelash curler and a mascara, preferably with a curved wand to enhance your eyeliner (I like Maybelline Colossal Cat Eyes)

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