They're Real! Apparently...

They’re Real! from Benefit is a highly rated mascara pretty much all over the show, but personally, I don’t find it lives up to expectations. I had been “do I? don’t I?” over this product for so long but during my trip to NYC I took a walk into every American girls haven, Sephora and came across the baby sized must have! So for only $10 I took the chance! And I’m quite glad I didn’t splurge on the full size to be honest. For a start I hate these types of applicators, they never do anything for my lashes so the same goes for They’re Real. I was seriously expecting it to make my eyes look big and wide and span all my lashes out to give the false lash effect that the product suggests but it neither emphasises nor lengthens in my opinion. And as for the formula, I find it way too watery, I like mascaras to be less…liquidy if you will? It just doesn’t work well for me and as for its removal, it’s a bugger.

Overall I’m not a fan and can’t say I’ll be repurchasing, but it seems to me that this is just one of them products that you either love or hate!

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Say Hello to Paul & Joe

Ok so for ages I’ve been after new makeup bags and not quite found anything that’s up to what I want…until now. Luckily I stumbled across the French brand Paul & Joe whilst trawling the t’interweb and hey presto! I’ve found my babies. They came at a price however, as being a student you have to be choosey with what you do and don’t purchase! But I gave into temptation and coughed up £20.50 for the yellow cat cosmetic pouch and £26.00 for green floral binder makeup bag. Initially I was only meant to be treating myself to the one but I simply couldn’t decide, damn you Selfridges. The main reason why I love these so much is because of the many pockets and pouches they have within them, so if you’re like me and like everything to have its designated place then they make life that little bit easier, as everyone feels better knowing their mac lipsticks are sitting comfortably upright and together…don’t they? There’s even space to fit your brushes so that they don’t get squashed or damaged, now that’s thoughtful.

The only issue I had with these is that my expectations of how big they were going to be were totally off scale, silly me hadn’t read the dimensions before purchasing so I expected the yellow pouch especially to be much bigger than it actually was. I can’t find a ruler at present otherwise I’d tell you it’s actual size but all in all it isn’t very big… but saying that, it does manage to fit all that I want it to fit and I would say that it is perfect travelling buddy, either in your hand luggage or suitcase.

The makeup binder is probably my favourite, it’s like a book! That stores makeup! Amazing huh! I love the fact that you can remove the pouches, making this also a great travelling must have! It’s got brush holders too, but they could be used for anything, mascara, lipgloss, eyeliner? And of course I think the pattern is so pretty, my favourite pattern of the two by far.

 

 

I’m not sure if I think these two are quite worth the £46.50 I handed over (did I really pay that much?!) especially considering the size but I’m definitely going to get my use out of them! Paul & Joe do have such pretty products and I’m definitely going to be trying out more of what’s in their makeup range, although I do hope it’s worth their price tags!

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First post...agh!

Well hello! I'm Hannah and this is the first time I've ever done anything remotely....'bloggy', but over the past six months I've really got into reading beauty guru blogs and watching online makeup tutorials so I thought I'd give it a go for myself (even if I am a little nervous!).

I've only recently got into the whole beauty and cosmetic side of being a girl, up until recently I never cared much for makeup, or appreciated how fantastic it is (crazy I know!) but now I'm slowly beginning to learn more about its application, what different things are used for and how to create different and alternative looks. I used to find applying it a chore (as I never really knew what I was doing!) and that's what would put me off ever experimenting or trying out new things. Currently my makeup collection isn't what I would call impressive or sizeable but I'm slowly trying to change that with new and interesting products that I come across. And this is where my blog will come in! I aim to review and share my opinions on the cosmetics I find, good, bad, cheap or high end and hopefully learn lots more about my new love for beauty along the way!

Oh and just to add a little about myself...I'm a student from Manchester currently in my first year studying English (perfect excuse for blog writing! Although confessing that means my English and grammar should be on top form!) I still live at home and have myself a part time job which means I'm probably not as poor as the average student... but I have had to scrimp recently! I love shopping (what girl doesn't) and I love materialistic overpriced girly tit tat, there is something in me that means I'm drawn to pretty shoes and bags that cost more than what I earn each month! Doesn't necessarily mean I get them though *sigh*...yup it's a hard life haha ;)

So now I've introduced myself and discussed my beauty related intentions I'll be on my way and be back soon with what I've come across!

Thanks for reading!
Han x

P.s I'm still trying to work my way round this blog site so excuse the poor presentation!