Makeup Revolution Haul

Hello Lovelies! Much like most of the blogging community I'm sure, I do love a bit of Makeup Revolution on my life. So, I've recently picked up a few bits and pieces and I thought I'd give you a little look at what I got.

Makeup Revolution Protection Palette, £6. This is probably the one I've been the most excited about. I've been on the hunt for a new contour palette, and recently mentioned that I picked up another Makeup Revolution palette in the wrong shade but loved the formula, so I couldn't not try this. You get a highlight, blush, contour and face/setting powder (from left-right), and 3 concealers (far right). I was nervous about trying the concealers, but figured for £6 even if I didn't like the concealers it would be amazing value just for the 4 powders. However, I gave them a little try as soon as I could and they blend so much better than the other concealers I've tried from these. I'll be posting a first impressions in the next few days, so I'll give a full review then.

Makeup Revolution The One Foundation in Shade 1, £4. This is, surprisingly, a repurchase. On its own I wouldn't actually recommend this product - it's very watery and doesn't blend properly. So, why do I repurchase it? It mixes perfectly with other foundations to lighten them up. I've spoken at length on many occasions about how pale I am and how it's hard to find an affordable foundation that's also pale enough for me minus fake tan, and this solves my problems. This shade - shade 1 - is a perfect white, so a few drops really lightens and foundation, and I haven't really noticed it changing the formula of any of the ones I've tried it in. Definitely worth a try if you're pale like me!

And, finally these 3 eyeshadows, £1 each. I got them in Acid, Get Ready and U Know You Want To, left-right. Acid is a beautiful neon yellow, with a slight hint of lime in it. Get Ready is the gorgeous orange shade, and U Know You Want To is a lovely pink with a bit of purple in it. I actually picked these up for a Halloween look I have in mind, but I'm actually really impressed with them. I'd definitely pick them up in different shades. They're quite well pigmented and quite big sizes, especially for the price.

Much love, Maxine xo

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Recent TV Loves

Hello lovelies! As I've mentioned in previous posts, I do love a little bit of TV. Just a bit! So, I thought I'd share what I've been loving recently with you guys, 'cause I know I love reading what shows everyone else has been loving.

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First up, we've got NY Med. I love a medical show - fake or real - and after downloading the entire series on Sky On Demand I've been binge watching this before bed. This is set in a NY Hospital and follows the real-life staff and patients. It's absolutely fantastic, like Grey's Anatomy and 24 Hours in A&E all rolled into one. If you like either of those, definitely give this a watch if you haven't already.

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Next, probably the show that's had me most gripped through this entire month, Eye Candy. I was in two minds about watching this when I saw the adverts - it looked great, but often when a TV show looks great on the adverts, they've showed the best bits then, you know? But, I gave it a go anyway and I am hooked. I've heard that this has actually already been cancelled in America, and am personally putting forward the idea that Netflix should pick it up and give it a second season.

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Now, and oldie but a goodie - Educating Cardiff. For anyone who hasn't come across this before, we basically follow the staff and students of a school - this time Willows High School in Cardiff - through the academic year. I've loved the previous Educating... series', but this is my favourite for one reason and one reason only - the staff. I'll be the first to admit that as a student I didn't fully appreciate the efforts my teachers went to. Few of us did, if I'm being honest. But, the staff in this school are amazing for two reasons, in my opinion. Firstly, they care. You see Mr. Hennessy in particular going above and beyond for countless students - I suspect any and all of them - and giving them chances where I'm sure a lot of people wouldn't. Second, and in my opinion possibly one of the most important things, is that they didn't all follow the same education path you see. In my school at least, it was very much you get your GCSE's, they're what you're stuck with, you either get A Levels or you go to work. No in between. I'll go more in-depth in another post maybe about why this matters to me in particular, but I think it's important for the students to see that sometimes, things just don't work out like that, but there's always a way.

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Finally, I couldn't very well not mention Casualty could I? I feel like I leave this out a lot, but I've been gripped for my entire life on this show! One of my earliest memories is me being absolutely devastated when Sam was pushed over that balcony. That must have been 20 years ago now! The recent double weekend episodes had me absolutely gripped. I didn't know whether to be more upset at Dylan being on the boat, Charlie and his heart attack or the Zax pairing being blown apart! I had full Casualty weekends with snacks and everything. I am that gripped. Kind of like Britain's Grey's Anatomy or ER, this was my first trip into medical dramas, and will always be my favourite. Sorry, Mer! And,McDreamy and McSteamy don't hold a candle to the Hardy/Knight brothers.

Much love, Maxine xo

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Superdrug Haul | Collection + MUA

Hello lovelies! I've got a bit of a haul for you guys today, I've been really into makeup again, I go through phases with it but the past few weeks I've been really into looking for new products to try out. Here are some super budget-friendly buys I've made recently from Collection and MUA.

First up we've got this MUA Skin Define Hydro Powder, £3. I don't normally wear powder, mainly because I've got the worst dry skin and I just think it makes it work. But, I was drawn to this, especially with it being hydrating. It says that this has got Vitamin E & Jojoba in it, so I'm really hoping I can see some hydrating benefits from this as well as just needing my makeup to last a bit longer.

Next Up, I picked up this MUA Matte Eyeshadow in Midnight, £1. I've got countless palettes lying around, but I haven't got a nice navy shade like this, and for £1 I thought you can't really go wrong. I remember trying these when MUA first came out and absolutely loving them, and I wasn't disappointed in the slightest. This is very pigmented, and blends out like an absolute dream. I'm hoping to put together a FOTD in the next week using it so keep an eye out for that.

This Collection Extreme 24hr Felt Tip Liner in Black, £2.99 is actually a repurchase. It's so affordable, and in all honesty I can't not have this in my makeup bag. It really does last the entire day. On the rare occasion I pass out with my makeup on (we all do it, right?) I've woken up with mascara down by my lips and this still perfectly applied! I kid you not. I can't stress enough how much I adore this liner, and for the price I personally don't think you can go past it.

Finally, we've got this Collection Illuminating Touch Foundation in Ivory 2, £3.99. I normally use the Lasting Perfection foundation, but they didn't have it in so I picked this up instead, because who doesn't love trying a new foundation? The Lasting Perfection foundation is a very heavy, full coverage foundation, which is something I personally love but is a habit I'm trying desperately to get out of. I would say this is more of a medium buildable coverage, so it's definitely a step towards not relying on a full coverage foundation day-to-day. One last thing to note, especially if you've used the Lasting Perfection foundation, is that this runs a bit lighter than the Lasting Perfection one. Whilst still a bit too dark for me minus fake tan, I'd say it's still maybe 1/2 a shade to a shade lighter than the same shade in the Lasting Perfection foundation. Just something to note. I'll probably pick up the lightest shade in this, and both in the Lasting Perfection foundation and do a comparison at some point.

*I'll post a first impressions post on each product, and give it as full a review as I can then.

So, that's it! I hope you enjoyed. Have you guys picked up any new buys you've been loving? Leave me links below, as always.

Much love, Maxine xo

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X Factor Jealous Midweek Cover | Josh Daniels

Hello Lovelies! How fast has this week flown by? I'm already looking into Halloween looks and trying them out, so expect those posts soon! I feel like before we know it, it's going to be Christmas. I'm certainly not ready for it to be this soon into the year. Anyway, onto the music eh?

This week's Mid Week cover is one I'm sure everyone's heard by now, but one I want to personally recognise too, Josh Daniel's version of Labrinth's Jealous. I've heard the song a million and one times, and I've never interpreted the lyrics in this way, but it really adds another dimension to the song for me. And, of course, Josh's voice is outstanding too. I was with all of the judges, and I'm sure a lot of the nation, when they were emotional during this performance, so I just had to give it a bit of recognition.

Much love, Maxine xo

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September Beauty Favourites

Hello Lovelies! My first beauty post of Blogtober, so it's only right that it's a round-up of the products I've been loving lately, right? Right! I've narrowed it down to 5, but there's actually been a lot more than this.

First, we've got my skincare saviour lately, Johnson's Makeup Be Gone Face Wipes, £3.05. I've been obsessed with these, I picked them up not really thinking when I was desperate for some new facewipes, and I'm in love with these. It's not often I really love using facewipes, they kinda just do their job and it's neither one thing nor the other. I don't hate them, but I don't love them either. Just me? Anyway, I'm truly obsessed with these, they've done wonders for my weather-beaten skin. I've had the worst dry patches, and since I've been using them they've really cleared up. One thing to be aware of is they leave a little bit of a residue on your skin, which I'm personally not too bothered by, especially 'cause I'll cleanse my face after using them anyway. But, if that's something you're not keen on, be aware.

Next up, we've got Makeup Revolution's Sculpt and Contour Kit in Ultra Ligh/Medium C04, £3.50. I actually meant to pick this up in C01, but for some reason went a shade darker and ended up with C04. In itself, the blusher doesn't really suit me and the contour is obviously a bit dark but I've been loving this highlighter. It's a lovely peachy tone, and the shimmer isn't too harsh but leaves such a nice glow. I'd absolutely buy this in the right shade, because the formula is lovely, but I'll probably buy this again purely for the highlighter.

Maybelline Eraser Eye Concealer in Light, £7.99. Again, this was another on-a-whim purchase I made when my beloved Collection Lasting Perfection ran out and they didn't have another one. I'd heard good things about this, but I was a bit hesitant just because all the other concealers I've tried haven't stood up against my Collection one. Until this one. I'm truly in love, if I'm being honest, I wouldn't say it's better but it's certainly on par, which is quite the compliment coming from me! As you can see, I've made quite the dent in it, and I'll definitely be picking up another one. This shade is just slightly too dark for me, but not obviously so. So, that might be something to keep an eye on if you're as pale as I am!

Finally, my one true love of the month, Avon's Ultra Colour Matte Lipstick in Matte Grape, £5. I've always been a lover of bold lips, but this has barely been off them lately! I either swing between this and a nude lippie, but I'll be doing a fall lips post later in Blogtober, so you can read more about that then. This shade is such a perfect burgundy colour, and I get such a long wear time on it. I can easily go all morning and into the afternoon before I have to touch it up again. Absolutely my favourite makeup product of the month.

What have your recent favourite products been lately? Leave me links, I love to have a nosey at what everyone's been loving!

Much love, Maxine xo

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