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November Beauty Buys

I'm a huge makeup fan shock horror and at least every month I invest in something new purely from recommendations or what's on offer when I walk into my local boots, superdrug etc.. This month i'm so excited to share what i've bought throughout November, so lets get into it. 

Blogmas Day Eight ~ My Face With Five Products Challenge

Five items. Five minutes.

I think this post could be aimed at beauty addicts who like to mix around their beauty regime and also may not have the time in the morning to apply an extensively full face of makeup (I.e would rather opt for a few extra minutes in bed) or you have only five minutes to get ready literally, and need a 'go-to' quick regime that won't let you leave the house looking naked on the face.

If you're in a rush, you want something that works, gives you coverage and doesn't take long..these five items are pretty much that. (Please note, you will not be getting the flawless, completely done up look some might desire) - but it works, it's quick and it's simple.

Firstly I start off with my base, instead of trying to fit in a foundation, I thought about maybe a good coverage concealer? NARS Creamy Concealer in Medium does wonders to my face, the coverage is great, it doesn't cake, and it can leave your face looking like you actually have foundation on. I would apply this using my Real Techniques Buffing Brush from the Core Collection 

Next I would curl my eyelashes using my NYX Eyelash Curler.. Curling your eyelashes makes such a difference to your eyes once mascara is applied, as mentioned in my brush collection post I used to never really understand the whole makeup tools hype, I never curled my eyelashes or applied makeup with brushes... Curling your eyelashes really does make that extra difference (just don't do it after you've applied mascara because you'll rip your lashes out) 

The fourth product would be Clinique Lash Power Mascara it's my current favourite mascara and it opens up your eyes and makes you look more awake.. 

The fifth would be something for my lips, something moisturising but pretty.. I opted for the Tarte Lip Shine in Smitten it's one of my more subtle lip products but because it's both glossy, moisturising and with a hint of colour I thought it would work well with my pulled back neutral & natural look. 

What would be your 5 products if you had to choose? 

Leave a comment!

  

Review: Maybelline Colour Show Nail Lacquer in 'Chiffon Chic'

As many of you may know, I'm currently living in Australia, I came over here with very limited nail lacquers because I knew I'd be able to buy them easily over here.. Well, easier said than done. I live in Byron Bay, (I'll drop a photo in at the end of this post) and it's very difficult to buy makeup on this end of Australia..I've been on the eye out for a nail polish for a couple of months now, I wanted the perfect colour and this is exactly what I had in mind! 

The Maybelline Colour Show is a great low priced polish (£2.99 from Boots to be exact) which in this shade produces a very pretty spring/summer pink.. with a slight purple undertone (And I needed something to go with my Ozzie tan!) it's not gloopy in any way and I've had it on for 3 days with an OPI top coat and so far no chips! Nice one Maybelline. 

It really is a gorgeous girly pink, with some slight purple undertones.. 

I can't imagine I'll be changing this colour up anytime soon.. I've checked out the range in Boots and there is a wide range of colours available, I can imagine I'll be snapping them up quick when I'm back on English soil. The perfect affordable polish! 

Main Beach, Byron Bay. - I'll be uploading a 'non-beauty' related post about my trip over here very soon.. So if you'd like a read, keep watching and leave a comment if you liked it!

judyrudybeauty xox