Review | ELF Studio Mist & Set

Hey Everyone!

For a while, I was finding it really difficult to make my makeup stay in place all day. I found it impossible to keep it on the duration of school; with mascara ending up on my cheeks and my foundation all separated. I decided to try out some products that promised to keep makeup in place all day. One of these was ELF Studio Mist & Set Spray.

I've been eager to try a setting spray for a while, but every one seems to be way out of my budget. I discovered this one on eyeslipsface.co.uk for only £3.50. 

I spray it about 30cm from my face a few minutes after I have done my makeup. It is really refreshing and cool and absorbs into your skin within a few seconds. It has really classic packaging- a plastic spray bottle which is simple and convenient. The product doesn't have a particularly striking smell and is really just like spritzing water onto your face. It really enhances radiance yet it doesn't look wet or sweaty (ew). As for keeping makeup in place- it really does! My makeup now stays fresh looking and in place all day (except my eyeshadow still creases- with primer!). The only thing that slightly bothers me about this spray is that through the day I feel like its slightly sticky on my skin, though it not a big issue as it actually makes me think its just acting like hairspray except holding makeup in place instead of hair. Overall, I'm super happy with this product as it is such great value for money and does pretty much what it says. 

Have you tried this? What do you think of it?

Review | Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer

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For a long time, I relied on my Rimmel twist-up-stick concealer that was years and years old. All I can say is that it was standard and didn't do anything amazing. I was using it under my eyes as well as on blemishes and it seemed to be very drying. After hearing such good things about the Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer I bought it in Boots for £4.19.

 

It promises to 'conceal flaws, imperfections and blemishes again, for up to 16 hours'. I like the simple packaging; the tube form and wand make it extremely easy to apply though since I've had it for a number of months now the writing on the tube has more or less rubbed off. I use it under my eyes and on areas of redness or spots in dots then pat to blend. The thick yet bendable consistency gives excellent coverage. The colour suits my skin tone perfectly and has worked with every base I have used it with so far. It really does give flawless coverage and I am extremely impressed with its efficiency for the cost. It also lives up to its lasting claims as I find it actually passes the ultimate test of school. This is the best concealer I have discovered so far and since it does exactly what I need it to, I won't be straying from it any time soon.

Have you tried this cult favourite?