Favourite new products


I love trying out new products hoping to find the perfect consistency without the product being either too thick and caking or with no coverage.

Ever since buying the MAC foundation which was a BIG waste of money I have always been cautious buying high end foundations. A lot of people say good things about the Estee lauder double wear and how it's full coverage but then again others say its thick and cakey. I wanted something that was going to be good coverage but wasn't some pore clogging cakey product.

The Collection foundation was good coverage but it sank into my pores and made my skin look so greasy which wasn't a good look or feeling. You get what you pay for and with the Collection foundation being £5.99 you cant complain and it is a bargain. This would be perfect for someone who doesn't have a quite oily face.

I thought I would try out the Bourjois healthy mix from Superdrug as Sarah Ashcroft used it a lot in her Youtube videos and it looked amazing. Reading about it and watching reviews on Youtube I decided to buy it and with it being £9.99 its a really affordable price. I've only worn it once since buying it as it came yesterday and I'm already in love with the consistency. It applies on the skin smoothly and is amazing coverage.

I use the Maybelline Baby skin Instant pore eraser under it which is also amazing! It is such a soft product and makes my skin look poreless (is it says on the packaging). Although, I wasn't expecting it to be as small as it is I thought it would of been bigger like the Rimmel primers.

Morphe 35K Palette

Here are my first impressions of the Morphe 35K koffee palette! I originally wanted the 35O palette but they are ALWAYS out of stock so i got this one instead. This was my second choice and i love it! I've never owned a Morphe palette and theres no reason why it's just never crossed my mind to buy one, I always see Youtubers use these palette in their videos and so i thought i'd give one a go! 
If im honest i wasnt expecting great pigmentation from the product as i found the palettes looked cheap but i am so amazed by how pigmented the colours are! 
The colours are gorgeous and they are so easy to apply and blend! I actually think these are a bargain for the price with being just under £20 they are amazing and i will definitely buy more! 
The colours are warm shades with mixture of mattes and shimmers! I got mine from HERE from Beautybay. 
Im never one to buy big branded products because of how overally priced some of their items are but this brand is amazing! 
Overall i think this palette will be perfect for everyday use especially with the warm toned colours they will come in handy for both Summer and Winter looks.

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Foundation Review

So i've recently ran out of my Rimmel Lasting Finish foundation and i thought i'd try something new but cheap as i dont really need a heavy full coverage foundation because my skin is pretty clear. 

I thought the Rimmel foundation was thick and clinged to random areas on my face so it looked blotchy. I also bought it in the shade Soft beige so it a tad darker than my natural skin tone which was hard to blend into my neck colour. It isnt suitable for if you have dry skin because i feel that it just makes it appear alot worse. 

I decided to purchase the Collection foundation because i've heard really good reviews and for the price which is £5.99 i thought that i'd have to try it out. I also really like the packaging because it's not too bright and has a matte glass affect which i think makes it very appealing. I got the shade Ivory 2 as my natural skin tone is quite light. On the back of the bottle it says 
• Lasts for up to 16 hours
• Flawless coverage
• Minimises imperfections
• SPF 20 
• Oil free
Even though it says oil free my face still gets very oily with this on but my face is that skin type so thats probably why. Thats why i didnt purchase the illumate one. 
The consistancy isnt too thick or thin so it's great for when you dont want that heavy cakey look but at the same time you want a nice natural looking coverage.
The coverage is buildable, i only apply 1 layer on as i dont need to cover anything really because my skin is clear. 
You can buy this foundation from Superdrug and online stores such as Amazon and the Collection website itself. 
I also use 2 concealers so thats why i dont need the coverage, i use these to add abit of colour to my face. I use the shades Porcelain and Natural Ivory from the L.A. Girl Pro HD concealers. 

http://www.collectioncosmetics.co.uk



Long lasting matte lipstick £2??


Everyone love's a good bargain as i always say and this lipstick is actually the best one i've found! I was looking on Wish the app that is full of bargains and i came across some matte liquid lipsticks so I thought i'd try one out. They cost £1 but £1 charge for delivery and of course i read the reviews before purchasing. 
I bought this product in the colour 30 but it doesnt actually have a name. 
If you have this app you can easily find the lipsticks by typing in 'lipstick' and you'll soon see the long tube shaped product.
This lipstick is a dark shade but not too dark as it is a light brown colour! 
It is sooo easy to apply with a lipgloss type brush and you get quite alot of product! No kidding it's waterproof! I was in the shower whilst wearing it because i tested it out just before and it stayed on my lips! It's not as try as the MAC matte lipsticks that cost £15.50! 
I definitely recommend this to anyone and for only £2 it's definitely a bargain!


ProHygieneCollection sprays review

I won these amazing sanitising makeup sprays on instagram and i love them. Not only do they look nice they also make me feel alot cleaner when applying makeup as they get rid of 99.99% bacteria as they say on the packaging. 

One of the sprays safely eliminates bacteria from makeup and makeup tools! So before i apply a powder to my face i will spray this spray on the powder so that it kills the bacteria. 


This is actually an amazing idea because you dont actually think of all the germs that you're applying to your face! Sounds horrible when you think about it but if im sanitizing my makeup before applying it wont that mean it will reduce spots? I use this almost everyday!

This is the sanitizing wash, so it cleans sponges and brushes. I've used it and its amazing, all of the leftover makeup just washes straight out! The product itself smells really clean. 

This is a spray that you spray onto your brushes and then you wipe it off which is amazing for when you cant be bothered to wash your brushes but you want it clean before you apply makeup! I use this alot too!
These 3 bottles are actually amazing and when i run out which wont be soon I'll definitely repurchase just because of having that clean feeling and it will be part of my every day routine. You can buy these from Feelunique 
I know i havent posted in agesss, been so busy and had no new products to blog about but hopefully i will be blogging more now! 

A men's product as a primer?


I need to prime my face or my makeup just washes off and goes all oily. I have just ran out of my Rimmel primer 'stay matte' and i thought i'd try the Nivea mens post shave balm! Since so many beauty vloggers and bloggers say it's so good i thought i'd try it out, plus you get quite alot! 
The smell is pretty off putting because it smells of men (aftershave) but once it's on you cant smell it, especially when you apply yout makeup over it. You rub it into your face until it feels tacky then you apply your makeup, i really like it! I was in a hot environment working around coffee machines and heaters and my makeup didnt go oily one bit!
So i'm really pleased with this product, especially for £3.52 in Superdrug! I definitely recommend this even though i've used it a couple of times! 
What's your favourite primer? X

My daily skin care products.

I would say 'daily skin care routine' but i dont have a routine. I just use whatever i feel like using.


I take alot of pride and effort in making sure my face is spot free because there's nothing more annoying than trying to hide a massive squater on your face. So i tend to use alot of serums and face washes so that my skin doesnt get dry and break out. I actually find all of these products really helpful and they do the job in keeping my face super soft and smooth. 



I have recently been given some Estee lauder products that came in a little set when you buy an estee lauder kit or something like that. I'm not sure exactly what you get in the bag because i didnt ask, she just gave me them. They are creams and lotions that are sample size but they are rich creams so you dont need alot on. 


The bag is very cute and is so handy for when you want to carry your makeup products in! 


Bio oil is very popular and is used most for scars. My mum used this all the time when she was pregnant with me and she has no visible stretch marks now! I love this for just putting on my face when im not going anywhere just because it makes my skin more hydrated and soft. You can buy this 60ml bottle at superdrug for £5.99!
You can buy yours here

My aunty also gave me this Estee lauder toning lotion, which costs £22.50 from the official website. This is so good for when you've washed your makeup off and you want that extra clean feel? I cant wait to see the results from using it more. 
You can buy yours here 


AEOS refreshing hydrating mist is amazing, i use this before i put my makeup on so my face doesnt dry out. I also wash my face at night with the dew facial wash, this washes makeup off easily and leaves skin feeling smooth and smelling nice. 
These 2 products are from the AEOS kit which costs £68 from the official website.
You can buy yours here




Best brow product i have discovered!

Today my aunty gave me this fibre brow enhancer from Silk oil of morocco. I fell in love with it instantly!! If you want fuller and thicker looking eyebrows then is definitely what you need! It costs £19.99 but it is definitely worth the price tag.

2016 beauty wishlist!

                                   Wishlist for 2016

So, recently I have been seeing so many things I want but can't buy due to never having any money!
I thought I'd make a wish list of all the things that I want this year so that when I do have money I can buy them (hopefully).

The downside of me having money is I waste it on so much crap. I could spend £100 and have nothing to show for it.. mainly because I spend it on food. Making this wish list will also remind me of what I want when I have money so I don't forget or I can save up for.


Bargain cream contour kit!

I love to contour. It became a big thing when we all found out the famous Kim Kardashian used this method to get a thinner looking face and cheek bones. I love this, i've been contouring for ages and i love it! You can never really go wrong, unless you dont blend it out properly.

I'm not one for spending £39 or however much it is on an Anastasia Beverley Hills contour kit because i contour almost everyday so it would run out fast. 
I like to buy cheaper products that are still amazing quality so of course i went on Amazon and found a LyDia (the brand) contour kit at an amazing £4.49

W7 review!

W7 kindly sent me these products to review! I actually wrote this review but it deleted itself so i have to write it all again so if i miss things out then just comment below if you have questions. 

Fave lip product for winter

We all hate it when our lips get chapped and you cant wear lipstick because it looks horrible and just unattractive. I try to avoid this even though it still happens, the Lush lip scrub is amazing for when you want to that happening!

I have the Bubblegum flavoured one and it tastes amazing never mind the look of it.

Everyday eyeshadow palette


I wear eyeshadow everyday even if it's just a light colour or else my eyes feel bold? I go for nude and warm tone colours like browns and oranges, i have alot of eyeshadow palettes that are just those types of colours but the one i use the most is from Makeup Revolution.
I got given this palette as a gift from my aunty last year so i dont know how much it is and the official website doesnt stock it anymore so it must have been limited edition or something! I think it was roughly around £10-£20 looking on the Makeup Revolution's Instagram.

EcoTools mini brushes

My Ecotools brushes are one of my favourite sets of brushes. I love these so much, due to the fact they are super soft and they're mini so i can easily take them in my bag if i was going somewhere and i needed to touch up my makeup.

How to create a messy bun!


I've learnt a way of making this messy bun look from Hrhcollection on Youtube. I absolutely love her! This tight top knot is so simple and quick! You will need-
  • a brush/comb
  • a clip with a grip
Step 1 : brush all your hair forward and hold it like you're about to put it into a bobble. 
Step 2 : when you have it all on top of your head in your hand you need to twist it so it ends up twisting around itself and makes a tight ballerina looking bun. 
Step 3 : then taking a clip such as a crocodile clip or some sort of clip with a good grip, you will clip that leftover bit of hair to your head. 
Messy bun no.2
What you need for this look:
  • Brush
  • Bobble
Step 1: brush it into a high bobble on top of your head, instead of creating a bobble stop half way down the hair like this.

Step 2: pinch the two sides of the bun pull them out so it creates this.


Step 3: when you're hair looks like this, you're going to pinch them two same sides again and you will rotate it half way like this.


Final step: now that you have created this bun you can leave it throughout the day ( maybe touch up and redo a few times) and it will create its own 'messy bun' look as hair will start to loosen.


Hope this has helped you! 
First 2 images are from hrhcollection's instagram.
My Instagram: Summerhigson


Purple hair💜

This hair is not permanent as it will wash into a grey/silver colour. I actually love this colour so much!
The colours my mum (Aka hair dresser) used are from Goldwell. Follow my Instagram if you like😌 Summerhigsonx

Ultra contour palette, makeup revolution.

The ultra contour palette from makeup revolution is amazing! I can not get over at how pigmented the highlighters are to say that this palette only costs £8! I bought mine from the actual makeup revolution website itself but you can buy it from superdrug for the same price. It's such a good price and affordable for if you're on a tight budget. I definitely recommend this to anyone who wears makeup on a daily basis and likes a good highlight, it stays on all day too which is even better! But yeh like i said, i would definitely recommend and it's one of my favourites!


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