Hi my little sweethearts! Today I've got a real treat of a product to talk to you guys about and it's gonna become a staple in my makeup collection (long as I can keep finding it! It's discontinued and really hard to find) but regardless I've gotta gush about it; the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Double Face Perfector.

I'm very picky about my concealers as I have a lot of requirements my dream concealer has to meet. The areas of my skin that require concealing tend to be drier than the rest of my face, or oilier due to a growing blemish meaning my concealer will melt off; so it needs to be long lasting. I love a medium to full coverage concealer to cover up any scars and since I don't have a huge issue with dark circles I like my concealer to be one that gives good radiance (I often use a separate concealer for brightening but now I don't have to!). It sounds impossible but I've most definitely found it! This concealer lends great medium to full coverage opacity in an extremely lightweight concealer that requires quick blending (due to its fast setting and flattering matte finish) and has a flattering neutral/yellow undertone that suits my skin perfectly. I find this concealer so well pigmented and blendable that I can afford to use it on drier areas without fear of flaking and underneath the eyes without settling into any lines. As this is an anti ageing based line in the Maybelline family the concealer is designed to mask "adult imperfections" such as discolouration and scars caused by the sun and broken capillaries.

Maybe I was born with it? Sorry I can't help it! It's just Maybelline, and an amazing product at that, everyone knows that the Color Sensation Lipsticks are some of the best of the best at the drugstore, and their lip glosses follow suit. Allow me to rave to you about the Maybelline Color Sensation Créme Lip Gloss in Born With It. I don't actually own many, or any lip glosses at all (how embarrassing...) because I've never really liked them, I always found they left a film on my lips that would turn white; yucky! Or my boyfriend would object to them, they do add a strange layer for kisses after all, but this is a great first one for me.

I found it a little disappointing that the Color Sensation Créme Lip Glosses didn't have any writing or details on the packaging aside from the tiny (almost illegible) sticker on the bottom indicating the shade. It means that the packaging isn't distinguishable from any other regular lip gloss and considering it truly is a stellar product that's a bit of a shame to me, I guess you could say the packaging is an understatement. Regardless Color Sensation Créme Lip Glosses are packaged in a sturdy plastic tube with a twist up doe foot sponge applicator that applies cleanly without pulling out excess product from the tube, receding the chance of wasting the product. I also found that the applicator never deposits too much product, rather just right or a little bit under. 

The texture has almost zero stickiness and doesn't grab onto my hair when it's windy (definitely a plus!) and feels luxuriously smooth and soft. It leaves my lips hydrated and moisturised which is another key point for me, anything that dries out my lips even remotely is a no-go for me. Color Sensation Créme Lip Glosses, depending on which shade you choose impart fairly strong colour across the whole range, though some such as the reds are more pigmented than others. I'd say I had to reapply after about every 2 to 3 hours to maintain maximum glossy effect and that's perfectly fine by me, especially considering Maybelline don't advertise this as a long wear gloss.

Born With It is listed in the pink range of Color Sensation Créme Lip Glosses, it's not as strong pink as the other pinks in the range (Pink Perfection, Hooked on Pink and Raspberry Sorbet) and I'd call it the nude pink of the range. I was tossing up between Pink Perfection and Born With It but I've really been wanting a great pink nude that doesn't make my lips look dead, looks great as a stand alone colour (which is does because it's got great colour deposit) and that I can layer over a nude lipstick; hence my choice was Born With It. It gives amazing gloss and shine without looking overdone or heavy, rather it highlights the lips in a beautiful and youthful way, making your complexion look that touch healthier. 

Like most products in Australia it doesn't come supremely cheap (at $14.99 from Coles and almost all drugstore and pharmacy outlets, as well as supermarkets) but it's a cheap option when you compare prices as opposed to most products over here, and this would show up as about average. I highly recommend them especially for young girls who are just starting to wear and experiment with makeup.

Okay, let me start of by saying I am obsessed with this product! What is it you may ask? Well you should have read the title! Kidding, it's the Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer! A drugstore dupe of the famed YSL Touche Éclat and the Lancôme Teint Miracle Instant Retouch Pen Lit-From-Within Perfector at a fraction of the price and equal the quality. 

I don't always pay attention to the main trends in the beauty industry, I mean I know them, but I have my little favourites regardless of what's in season, and right now my favourite is Pearl products, especially nails and shadows!

Credit: From left to right: Revlon Top Speed Nail Enamel in "Sheer Pearl", Essie "Kisses and Bises, O.P.I "I Juggle... Men", M.A.C "Frayed to Order" (my favourite!) and Chanel "Pearl Drop".

I love the look of nails like a mother of pearl, my favourite that I own has definitely been O.P.I "Otherwise Engaged"  and when I was cleaning out my nail polish collection yesterday I found this little nail polish from some random little brand called Blush Amour and the colour is number 21, it's a white pearl with slight pink shimmers, I have a photo on my instagram (@bigfatsquishycheeks)! I think that pearl nails are understated and simple, but so so so delicate and feminine! Plus it makes my nails look so shiny and healthy, and adds dimension.

I've also been really loving pearl eyeshadow, I love a strong metallic with smooth application and one sweep dimension and that's what a great pearl eyeshadow should be, that's my favourite part about a pearl is they're never one solid colour, there's always hints of pink and they're always shiny. A lot of brands sell eyeshadows or have at least one eyeshadow series that involves pearls, including:

• M.A.C Veluxe Pearl Eyeshadows (go to shop by finish and you'll see all Veluxe Pearl shades)
• For the UK, MUA Pearl Eyeshadows
• NYX Loose Pearl Eyeshadows
• Inglot Freedom System Pearl Eyeshadows

Hi my little sweethearts! Today I've got a real treat of a product to talk to you guys about and it's gonna become a staple in my makeup collection (long as I can keep finding it! It's discontinued and really hard to find) but regardless I've gotta gush about it; the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Double Face Perfector.

I'm very picky about my concealers as I have a lot of requirements my dream concealer has to meet. The areas of my skin that require concealing tend to be drier than the rest of my face, or oilier due to a growing blemish meaning my concealer will melt off; so it needs to be long lasting. I love a medium to full coverage concealer to cover up any scars and since I don't have a huge issue with dark circles I like my concealer to be one that gives good radiance (I often use a separate concealer for brightening but now I don't have to!). It sounds impossible but I've most definitely found it! This concealer lends great medium to full coverage opacity in an extremely lightweight concealer that requires quick blending (due to its fast setting and flattering matte finish) and has a flattering neutral/yellow undertone that suits my skin perfectly. I find this concealer so well pigmented and blendable that I can afford to use it on drier areas without fear of flaking and underneath the eyes without settling into any lines. As this is an anti ageing based line in the Maybelline family the concealer is designed to mask "adult imperfections" such as discolouration and scars caused by the sun and broken capillaries.

Maybe I was born with it? Sorry I can't help it! It's just Maybelline, and an amazing product at that, everyone knows that the Color Sensation Lipsticks are some of the best of the best at the drugstore, and their lip glosses follow suit. Allow me to rave to you about the Maybelline Color Sensation Créme Lip Gloss in Born With It. I don't actually own many, or any lip glosses at all (how embarrassing...) because I've never really liked them, I always found they left a film on my lips that would turn white; yucky! Or my boyfriend would object to them, they do add a strange layer for kisses after all, but this is a great first one for me.

I found it a little disappointing that the Color Sensation Créme Lip Glosses didn't have any writing or details on the packaging aside from the tiny (almost illegible) sticker on the bottom indicating the shade. It means that the packaging isn't distinguishable from any other regular lip gloss and considering it truly is a stellar product that's a bit of a shame to me, I guess you could say the packaging is an understatement. Regardless Color Sensation Créme Lip Glosses are packaged in a sturdy plastic tube with a twist up doe foot sponge applicator that applies cleanly without pulling out excess product from the tube, receding the chance of wasting the product. I also found that the applicator never deposits too much product, rather just right or a little bit under. 

The texture has almost zero stickiness and doesn't grab onto my hair when it's windy (definitely a plus!) and feels luxuriously smooth and soft. It leaves my lips hydrated and moisturised which is another key point for me, anything that dries out my lips even remotely is a no-go for me. Color Sensation Créme Lip Glosses, depending on which shade you choose impart fairly strong colour across the whole range, though some such as the reds are more pigmented than others. I'd say I had to reapply after about every 2 to 3 hours to maintain maximum glossy effect and that's perfectly fine by me, especially considering Maybelline don't advertise this as a long wear gloss.

Born With It is listed in the pink range of Color Sensation Créme Lip Glosses, it's not as strong pink as the other pinks in the range (Pink Perfection, Hooked on Pink and Raspberry Sorbet) and I'd call it the nude pink of the range. I was tossing up between Pink Perfection and Born With It but I've really been wanting a great pink nude that doesn't make my lips look dead, looks great as a stand alone colour (which is does because it's got great colour deposit) and that I can layer over a nude lipstick; hence my choice was Born With It. It gives amazing gloss and shine without looking overdone or heavy, rather it highlights the lips in a beautiful and youthful way, making your complexion look that touch healthier. 

Like most products in Australia it doesn't come supremely cheap (at $14.99 from Coles and almost all drugstore and pharmacy outlets, as well as supermarkets) but it's a cheap option when you compare prices as opposed to most products over here, and this would show up as about average. I highly recommend them especially for young girls who are just starting to wear and experiment with makeup.

Okay, let me start of by saying I am obsessed with this product! What is it you may ask? Well you should have read the title! Kidding, it's the Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer! A drugstore dupe of the famed YSL Touche Éclat and the Lancôme Teint Miracle Instant Retouch Pen Lit-From-Within Perfector at a fraction of the price and equal the quality. 

I don't always pay attention to the main trends in the beauty industry, I mean I know them, but I have my little favourites regardless of what's in season, and right now my favourite is Pearl products, especially nails and shadows!

Credit: From left to right: Revlon Top Speed Nail Enamel in "Sheer Pearl", Essie "Kisses and Bises, O.P.I "I Juggle... Men", M.A.C "Frayed to Order" (my favourite!) and Chanel "Pearl Drop".

I love the look of nails like a mother of pearl, my favourite that I own has definitely been O.P.I "Otherwise Engaged"  and when I was cleaning out my nail polish collection yesterday I found this little nail polish from some random little brand called Blush Amour and the colour is number 21, it's a white pearl with slight pink shimmers, I have a photo on my instagram (@bigfatsquishycheeks)! I think that pearl nails are understated and simple, but so so so delicate and feminine! Plus it makes my nails look so shiny and healthy, and adds dimension.

I've also been really loving pearl eyeshadow, I love a strong metallic with smooth application and one sweep dimension and that's what a great pearl eyeshadow should be, that's my favourite part about a pearl is they're never one solid colour, there's always hints of pink and they're always shiny. A lot of brands sell eyeshadows or have at least one eyeshadow series that involves pearls, including:

• M.A.C Veluxe Pearl Eyeshadows (go to shop by finish and you'll see all Veluxe Pearl shades)
• For the UK, MUA Pearl Eyeshadows
• NYX Loose Pearl Eyeshadows
• Inglot Freedom System Pearl Eyeshadows