Collective Hearts

The first product I've used up is a cleanser from Lush called 9 to 5. I was recommended this cleanser by a sales assistant in Lush. Unfortunately I was quite disappointed in this product. On the packaging Lush describe 9 to 5 as Beautifully light and simple to use, orchid and almond oil lotion to cleanse and clear skin. They also state on the packaging that this cleanser is supposed to be effective for both oily and dry skin. As I have combination skin the lady in the store assured me this would be perfect for my skin. A couple of days after using 9 to 5 I started getting spots all over my face, I don't normally get spots so this was unusual to begin with. I kept using it twice a day for a month but each week more and more spots would appear. Also the texture was really thick, it felt almost like using a moisturizer to cleanse my face.The scent of this product was very strange and over powering too which was a big turn off. Ive had this product for almost 2 years and Ive only finished it up now. I only ever used it as my back up cleanser whenever I ran out of my other cleansers.

Will I be Repurchasing again? No

The second product is another from Lush called Breath of Fresh Air water toner. I purchased this product after reading great reviews online. I really love this product I bought it over 8 months ago and I only used up the last drop a week ago. Lush describe this toner water as The sea breeze captured in a bottle. A refreshing spray to tide you over. Great for use any time throughout the day as a pick-me-up for skin. I have to agree with there description! I use this toner after using my cleanser by applying a generous amount to a cotton pad to wipe away dirt and residue from my face and neck. It instantly refreshes your skin and removes all grease and make-up. Some mornings if I'm feeling extra tired I spritz Breath of Fresh Air directly onto my face, it instantly wakes me up and hydrates my skin. Also I love using breath of fresh air straight after getting off a long flight for instant hydration!

Will I be Repurchasing again? Yes

I don't have much to say for this third product which is L'Oreal Elnett hair spray in diamond hold. The diamond hold is perfect for holding your curls all day even in the hottest of temperatures. It doesn't make your hair dry like some hair spray brands. It has a light weight feel and this large size bottle lasts forever!

Will I be Repurchasing again? Yes

The name of this product is quite the mouthful, but here we go!! L'Oreal's new Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution is a good make-up remover. It melts away your make-up and easily removes even the toughest mascaras. Although I wouldn't recommend it as a cleanser or toner on it's own. I used it primarily to remove my make-up before cleansing and toning my face. I'm still undecided if I will be be repurchasing this product again

Will I be Repurchasing again?I'm still Undecided

Mac's prep and prime primer is a product Ive spoke about in my previous blog post ( make-up primer reviews) It was the first primer I've used up since doing the review. It gives a soft silky feel and my skin feels amazing under my foundation.This primer is great for oily skin tones!

Will I be Repurchasing again? Yes

Benefit's High Beam highlighter is a highlighter I have repurchased over and over again and will continue to do so again. It highlights your cheekbones perfectly and sometimes I even put it under my foundation to give my face a lovely healthy glow. High Beam is one of my all time fave highlighters.

Will I be Repurchasing again? Yes

Another Benefit product I've used up is a mascara I reviewed a few months back in a previous post. This is the second one I've purchased since my review. It makes my short eyelashes look 3 times longer. The only downside I have is it's so hard to take off!

Will I be Repurchasing again? Yes

Rimmel Stay Matte concealer in ivory was an unexpected favorite of mine. I got it in a Rimmel set in which I got a Rimmel nail polish and a Rimmel lipstick. I had never tried it before and probably wouldn't have purchased it on it's own. I used it to cover the black bags under my eyes and it was amazing it concealed under my eyes perfectly and lasted for hours. An amazing concealer for an amazing price!!

Will I be Repurchasing again? Yes

Another product I reviewed in a previous blog post is L'Oreal Touche Magique concealer. It's great as a highlighter and a concealer and is very like YLS Touch Eclat although I actually prefer L'Oreal's version. It's an amazing product for a good price.

Will I be Repurchasing again? Yes

Benefit Cha Cha Tint was disappointing. I really like the colour but found it very hard to blend. I didn't like how it looked on my cheeks at all. I did like the colour on my lips though but it didn't last very long I had t re-apply it on my lips a few times through out the day!

Will I be Repurchasing again? No

Mac's Penultimate eyeliner is amazing to use and gives a lovely precise line although I was very disapointed in the longegevity. It dries up after only a few weeks which is very disappointing for the price of this product.

Will I be Repurchasing again? No

L'Oreal Super Liner is easy to put on and stays on well but it doesn't go on black enough for me. I prefer my eyeliners more pigmented. Although I think I prefer this then Mac's Penultimate eyeliner just because it's pretty similar but for a lot less money.

Will I be Repurchasing again? Yes

Batiste XXL Volume dry shampoo is so good for giving your hair oomph its great for back combing and freshening up your hair in between washes. It also has great scent too!

Will I be Repurchasing again? Yes

The last product I've used up is Soap and Glory's Daily Smooth body butter. I'm a huge fan of soap and Glory this is the second body lotion of there's that I tried and I love it. The smell reminds me of holidays it seriously smells so delicious. It also makes your skin super soft and silky. I was so sad to come to the end of this bottle but of already gone and repurchased another bottle. Amazing body lotion for even the driest of skin.

Will I be Repurchasing again? Yes

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Please see name and links of all products listed below.

Lush 9 to 5 cleanser
Lush Breath of Fresh Air toner water
Soap and Glory Daily smooth body butter
Batiste XXL Volume dry shampoo
Mac Penultimate eyeliner
L'Oreal Super Liner
Benefit They're Real Mascara
Benefit High Beam highlighter
L'Oreal magique concealer
Macs prep and prime primer
L'Oreals new Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution
Rimmel's Stay Matte concealer

Disclaimer: All products were purchased by me and all opinions are my own. All pictures are my own.

I recently purchased 3 high end primers and 3 less expensive drug store/pharmacy primers. Please see price list of each product and the links to buy them below. I've rated the primers below No 1 being my favourite and No.6 being my least favourite.

No.1

1.The Pore professional was a definate stand out, it goes on the skin feeling light and silky and helped my make-up stay on all day. It also disguised the pores on my nose amazingly. I will definetly be purchasing this again.

No.2

2.Revlon's Photoready primer does exactly what it says on the tin, it gives you a lovely even complexion, your skin looks amazing in photographs, it primes beautifully and makes your make up last that bit longer.

No.3

3.Mac's Prep and Prime gives a soft silky feel, my skin felt amazing under my foundation. It really helped my make-up stay on even in really hot temperatures. Although I would really only recommed this primer if like me you have oily skin tone.

No.4

4. Rimmels Fix and Perfect primer has a lovely texture it blends in well and evens out your skin tone and at that price I think it's a steal!!

No.5

5.The second Benefit Primer I reviewed was the That Gal primer it's advertised as "the silky pink primer that takes your skin from dull to darling". Well unfortunately I don't think it brightens your complexion at all infact I didnt see any difference in my complexion, also it didnt even make my foundation last very long. I think its over priced and it only lasted me 3 weeks. The bottle itself looks bigger compared to the amount of product you get in it.

No.6

6. My least favourite out of all 6 primers was L'oreal's Studio Secrets, I was very disapointed in this product as I am a huge L'oreal fan. I was so excited to try this but it failed to impress. The texture was horrible it was quite thick and gloopy. It made my make-up go all patchy as the day went on and my foundation slid off my face in only a couple of hours.

Prices for all products are in euros. Prices are from Boots, Debenhams and BT2 stores in Ireland. Links for all products below:

Benefit: Pore Professional €34

Benefit: That Gal €31

Mac Cosmetic €29

Rimmel €8.85

Revlon €18.30

L'Oreal €21.49

Debenhams

BT2

Boots

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Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. I purchased all 6 primers myself. All opinion's are my own.