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Brighten Up...

I'm constantly looking for ways to give me that 'glow' unfortunately I live in one of the coldest, wettest places on the planet! I barely remember what sunshine looks like, so I get my 'brightness' from a bottle. Vitamin C is a key ingredients in brightening products and it's a great antioxidant. Using an spf daily is really important (even if you only get rain!). Some of my favourites; Origins Vitazing SPF Enger-boosting moisturiser with Mangosteen  £27.00, this is quite pricey but I love it. It's really light and its actually very long lasting so you don't need much. Good for daily use or if you want a bit of colour and dont want foundation/bronzer. I usually just wear this with a bit of blusher/mascara and I'm good to go. No 7 Skin Illuminator £11.00 this is brilliant for under foundation, to highlight cheeks etc. And again, a little goes a long way! http://www.boots.com/ Superdrug Vitamin E Radiance Cream £2.99 *brill price! This is

Maybe(lline) we aren't born with it!!... maybelline review

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So I have to say I've mainly only really ever bought the Maybelline mascara's before and their foundations which are pretty awesome! However, when I notice they where having a 3 for 2 offer at Boots I thought I might as well indulge! I bought the falsies mascara and two lipsticks. I'd heard good things about the color sensation and was looking and everyday lipstick for work and a shimmery one for evening! 620 Pink Brown 812 Delicate Pearl The pink brown colour is just so gorgeous! It's the perfect natural shade with a kick! It's in a lovely natural rosy shade with just the right amount of fllush. If your into particular names for lipsticks then don't be put off by that!  This shade adds instant colour to my face even if I'm not wearing a lot of make up.So, for colour alone,this lipstick in gets five stars. I do find I have to reapply but not too often. I also really like the packaging its quite sleek and the texture is really

I'm still alive.....

Sooo haven't done a post for ages, lots going on really but I have missed it so I'm back with avengence!! Maybelline review to follow.... hold tight!