The Real Techniques Multi Tech Collection

The Real Techniques Multi Tech Collection - From £9.99

I’m a huge fan of Real Techniques brushes, having bought into the Youtube hype of them when they first launched. I would actually say they are the best blog/vlog-influenced purchase I have ever made. These brushes are just as soft to touch as the rest of the range and are still made of completely synthetic fibres but that’s where the similarities end. 

The multi tech brushes are unique in the fact that they are designed to be used in anyway you want. Now, if you’re like me this won’t be a particular draw to them - brushes are just brushes, right? You can use them how you wish if if that means a setting brush is actually your favourite to apply highlighter. The best part about the range is that they are all the same brush. Literally. Each of the seven brushes and even the point are the same rounded shape with a slight point, meaning that you’ll never have to say “this brush would be perfect for [insert makeup stage] if only it were bigger/smaller”. 

The range consists of XXXS, XXS, XS, S, L, XL, XXXL and a makeup sponge which is like a cross between the beautyblender pro and the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge. Also the sponge and the range of small brushes come with a sponge/brush holder which is a nice touch. My favourite is the XL, it’s a dream for applying bronzer, it picks up the right amount of product and distributes it perfectly on the high points of your face. 

The Real Techniques Multi Tech Brush Collection is available from superdrug.com 

Rimmel Day 2 Night Mascara - Reviewed

Rimmel Day 2 Night Mascara - £4.99

I've been on the hunt for a new, good but affordable mascara for a while, as my Maxfactor False Lashes Effect mascara is on its last legs. Mascara shopping turned out to be so difficult! There is just too much choice out there, with them all claiming to be amazing with the ability to fulfill all your longer lash desires...

I wanted to try another Rimmel mascara as I used to swear by Lash Accelerator pretty much the whole of Secondary School (High School). Also the double 'magic' wand really intrigued me but I was put off by those two step white coat/black coat mascaras that I absolutely HATED!

However, I LOVE this mascara! Both steps do exactly what they're meant to, one lengthens and one volumizes. I found that I really don't need that many coats of either step to create full lashes, in the picture above, I'm wearing two coats of the length step and one of the volume.

You could also just use the length wand if you prefer more subtle lashes, the choice is yours.

I bought mine from Superdrug for just £4.99, completely bargainous for such a fab mascara and I'll definitely be sticking with it (for a while anyways!)

Have a fantabulous Monday evening guys,

Love Keeks xo

The Sleek Brow Kit.

Sleek Brow Kit - £7.99

Hello! So in yesterday's post, I hinted that I had a few new things to blog about, and one of them is my Sleek brow kit.

I've always been a little dubious about Sleek as it never really struck me as the most reputable brand, but seeing other bloggers and youtubers raving about the brand for a while now, I thought I'd give it a go and see for myself.

I've been interested in getting a brow kit and had been looking at HD brows that a lot of people seem to have, but this kit seems just as popular and cheaper and more widely available, which is important if you think about repurchasing.

The kit comes in two shades - light and dark, which is probably it's only real downside, as while the dark shade is good for my brow colour, the two shades aren't going to work for every customer. Inside there is a wax and a setting powder and three tools - tweezers to pluck strays and two tiny brushes to apply the powder and wax.

I love the way that the wax works to perfect your natural brow without looking overdone and you can also create an arch easily, again just following your natural brow shape. I didn't really find the setting powder that useful, so I opt to just use the wax for my everyday makeup , and think the setting powder will come in handy on a night out if the club is sweaty (ewww gross, I know, but you know it's true!)

Overall, a thumbs up from me for this kit, gives really natural looking structured brows, the opposite to draw in overdone pencil brow. You can buy your Sleek brow kit from Superdrug or the Sleek website here

Love Keeks

MaxFactor Lipfinty Lasting Lip Tint - Reviewed

Price £7.99

This product has been out for absolutely ages, however I thought I’d make it my first review, because I find it such an odd product.

I bought it when I was looking for a new mascara and there was a promotion on in Boots where if you spend over £15 on MaxFactor you get a tin of 3 free minis. So I was drawn in. What can I say; I’m a sucker for a freebie.

I was really excited about it because I’ve never really been into lipstains, so I thought I’d give in a try. I got 06 Royal Plum, which is like a dark pinky/plum shade.

The Positives

• It’s definitely longlasting and pretty smearproof, which are qualities you want your lipstain to have.
• The colour stays true when you apply it.
• Quite easy to apply, it’s like colouring in with a felt tip pen - on your lips.

The Negatives

• Again, it’s like colouring in with a felt tip pen - on your lips. Feels odd.
• The lipstain clings to any dry patches and any change in texture on the lips.
• It can dry out your lips. When wearing it, I feel like I should coat it with a slick of Vaseline.

The Verdict

This product isn’t for everyone. Where my big sister loves it, I’m still a bit iffy about using it as a stand-alone lipstain. However what I have found is that it is a good base to build your lip colour on, whether it’s adding Vaseline or applying some lipstick of the same colour family on top it definitely gives your lips that extra oomph.

If you are interested in giving it a try you can get it from Boots here or Superdrug here.

Love Keeks xo