First Impressions #2: Maybelline Instant Anti-Age The Eraser Eye

Another first impressions blog post for you guys as I enjoyed writing the last one so much. This blog post is all about the well-documented/well talked about concealer by Maybelline. 

I have heard so many good reviews about this concealer, so I knew I needed to pop down to my local Boots and purchase one for myself. 

                                

Packaging: I love the packaging of this concealer. I love the idea of the concealer having an instant applicator sponge and this is something so original and I have not seen on other concealers before. The sponge is super soft and comfortable to apply on the skin. The colour scheme of the packaging I also love. The burgundy/ red colours are simple and not too over-the-top. I also love the fact you have to twist the concealer in order to distribute the product. I find this gets the most out of your concealer without wasting any, and also, when you come to the end of the product, you are able to get as much product out as possible, compared to other concealers where you have to dip and then apply.  

Description: The description at the back of the concealer states: 'Micro-correcting eye concealer. Instantly conceals dark circles and fine lines.' As someone who suffers from extremely bad under-eye circles, to the point where they make me self-conscious and no foundation or concealer can completely cover them, I find I am probably not the most reliable at judging concealers. This is purely because I have tried so many concealers from the drugstore that other people rave about, like Collection Lasting Perfection and Rimmel Wake Me Up and although both these concealers minimise the darkness, they don't remove the appearance of dark circles completely. This concealer is the same for me personally. It is a lovely product and I really enjoy using it, don't get me wrong, but it isn't anything special from the other concealers I have used. As the description says and as the product is called, it is mainly focussed on the eyes, however you are able to use it on other places of your face. 

Consistency: As shown in the picture below, the product comes out in a creamy consistency. I have my concealer in the shade Light and I find this is the perfect match for me. The product comes out quite sheer on the skin, so I find you have to put quite a bit of product under your eyes to get the right amount, which I don't personally mind, however, for those of you who don't like too much product on your face, you might not like that. 

Price (reasonable or overpriced): £7.99. I would say this product is quite expensive for a concealer, compared to other very reasonable and just as good (maybe even better concealers) out in the drugstore.

Would I recommend it to a friend?: Yes, I think I probably will. Although I didn't personally get along with it due to my unusually dark circles, that doesn't mean that someone else won't like it. As I have said before, I had heard a lot of good reviews about this concealer.

Would I repurchase it?: No, I think I will be going back to my Collection and Rimmel concealers, but I have enjoyed using this.

Verdict: 3/5

Hope you enjoyed this blog post. Do you like the Maybelline Eraser Eye concealer?

What is your favourite concealer at the moment?

*All opinions are my own and all photos were taken by me. 

Updated Make-Up Bag Additions!

In a few of my previous blog posts, I have shown you guys what I had recently bought, make-up wise. I really enjoyed writing my thoughts and opinions on these products and as I haven't done one of these posts in a while, I thought now would be a good time, since I have bought quite a few bits over the last couple of months.

As I was quite late to the make-up scene, I haven't got tons and tons of make-up and most of these products I am about to show you are my own opinions and have been tried and tested. I had heard about some of these products from other bloggers and YouTubers and wanted to give them a try myself.

My make-up bag is from John Lewis. It is from the brand Catseye but it is not on the John Lewis website, so I could not provide a link and I'm not sure of the price either. I got it for my 17th birthday and I absolutely love it. It is really big and is supposed to be used as a wash bag for travelling, but I prefer to use it as a make-up bag. I really love the size as it enables me to see my make-up and means I don't have to rummage around looking for something. The picture on the front is a retro, vintage inspired picture of some women in old-style swimsuits and I love how cool it looks. I love this bag and it is perfect to store my make-up.

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation in 100 Ivory

An essential to any make-up bag is a foundation. This foundation has been repurchased for the second time illustrating that I love this foundation. First up, I adore the packaging. The glass bottle and vibrant orange lid makes it stand out in my make-up bag, making it easy to find, but also creates the impression of it being quite expensive, even though it is a drug-store product. I use the shade Ivory and the foundation is really easy to work into the skin and leaves it with colour and brightens up your entire face. The foundation has some glitter in it, which you cannot notice in the bottle or on the face but up-close you would be able to see it. This makes your skin look really nice and flawless. Another thing about this foundation I love is the fact it has a pump to distribute the product. This makes it easy to apply and means that you won't be putting too much product on your hand to use.                                          

Revlon Lash Potion Waterproof Mascara in 221 Blackest Black

My next item is a new purchase, I had never tried this product before or heard anyone talk about it before either. I saw this mascara on the Superdrug website for half-price and decided to order it. The packaging is quite cool with bright colours and a pretty pattern on the tube. This mascara is okay but I don't think I would repurchase it again. I found it quite messy to apply and the applicator was too big for my eyes. Once applied, the formula was clumpy and didn't have very good separation but was good on volume. I went for the waterproof mascara as I don't own one and I am pleased with this choice as it doesn't leave any smudging under the eyes, unlike some of my other mascaras. I will continue to use this mascara until it finishes, but I don't think a repurchase is in the cards.

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in 004 Sandstorm

Another classic make-up idea is a powder. I have the very popular and much-loved Stay Matte powder. I absolutely love this product and for anyone who has started to use make-up, I would highly recommend getting this product. It makes your make-up last all day and gets rid of any shiny bits, leaving a very 'matte' finish to your skin. I got the powder in 004 Sandstorm which is a bit too dark for my skin, but I do like it as it gives my face a slight bronze tone and adds a bit of colour without looking too much.

Collection Illuminating Touch Brightening Concealer in Natural 2

Another new purchase I bought online from Superdrug was this brightening concealer. I really liked how the applicator was a brush and you have to twist the bottom to get concealer out. This means you are not wasting any product and it makes it easier to apply to the face. This concealer adds a bit of highlight to your face and brings out your features more.

Rimmel Colour Rush Colour Balm in 700 Not An Illusion

I think I have spoken about this product before. I love these Colour Rush lip products by Rimmel as they are shaped like a massive crayon and are so easy to use and apply to the lips. The colour I have is a dark browny-red colour and really suits my skin tone. These lip products are super moisturising but also have a matte effect once dried. They last quite a long time but will probably need topping up every so often.

Barry M Showgirl Extra Lengthening Black Mascara 

I love this mascara from Barry M. Firstly, this mascara is so affordable for those of you that want a good lengthening mascara from the drugstore, get this one for only £2.99. It gives your lashes a great length and makes your eyes look so much bigger. Barry M have 2 mascaras, I have the 'lengthening' mascara but they also have a 'volume' mascara which I have yet to try out. This mascara is so easy to apply and is great for school as it gives a really natural look to your lashes.

Soap and Glory Supercat Extreme Eyeliner Pen in Carbon Black

Another new purchase is some black eyeliner. I have never owned eyeliner before, so this was completely new for me. I knew that I wanted to try some eyeliner out and experiment to see if it suit me or not. I decided to choose a pen eyeliner with a skinny tip to make it easier for myself, as I am a beginner in eyeliner. After multiple attempts, I think I am starting to get the hang of it now, however I don't think I suit cat-eye liner as it makes my eyes look really small, but with a small line across the lash line, it brings out my eyes a lot more. It is so hard to get the hang of, but after trying and failing, I have got my technique down and now it starts to look pretty good. If you have any tips on eyeliner, leave your advice in the comments, I would love to know how you apply eyeliner.

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer in Classic Beige

I have heard so many good reviews about the Rimmel Wake Me Up and I have got to agree with them. This concealer is so good for under-eye circles as it brightens your under eyes and makes you seem more awake. This product is really easy to apply and has a creamy, thick consistency which is perfect for covering up dark circles.

Tanya Burr Lipgloss in Aurora

I didn't purchase the Tanya Burr products as these were a Christmas present from my cousin. I had always wanted to buy some of Tanya's products to try out as I had heard great things about them. The lipgloss I got was Aurora and is a summery pink colour. The consistency of the product is quite thick, so I wouldn't add loads of product as it can make your lips feel a bit clumpy and horrible. However, I apply the lipgloss with a few tabs in the middle and then lightly blend with my finger across my lips. This gives your lips a bit of colour and gloss, but doesn't make it too over-the-top.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Cool Medium 2

Another concealer! Another product I have heard so many good reviews about. The Collection Lasting Perfection concealer is ideal for blemishes, scars and spots that you want to cover up. I personally would not apply this under the eyes but you could if you wanted. This creamy texture counteracts redness and doesn't draw any attention to your blemishes. This has to be one of my favourite products I have bought so far.

Tanya Burr Nail Polish in New York Night

The last product in my make-up bag is a Tanya Burr nail polish in New York Night. Again, this was a present and I absolutely love this colour. I currently have it on my nails and the consistency is so thick that you could easily apply one coat if you wanted and not bother applying a second. This colour is supposed to be dark purple but once applied on the nails it comes up black, which I don't mind but just thought I would give a heads up. 

So, that's everything in my make-up bag currently. Let me know what your favourite make-up item is in the comments.                                

October Favourites

I know this blog post is long overdue and I know we are now officially in November (where has this year gone?), but I still needed to share with you my October Favourites!

As always, I will be sharing my favourites of last month and it will be split up into different sections, so there is something for everybody.

1) HairSource:www.feelunique.com
The first section is hair. Recently, I have been having some serious troubles with my hair. It had become really dry and knotty, and I used to have to leave about 1 day before I would have to re-wash my hair as it was so dry. Therefore, I decided I needed to change up the products I was using. Previously, I had used the Aussie Shampoo and Conditioner set, and it was amazing for my hair, so I decided to repurchase it. As there was a offer on with 3 products for £10, I decided on the Aussie Shampoo, Conditioner and Leave-In Conditioner. Since buying these products and using them on my hair, I have noticed a massive difference in the feeling and texture the products have done to my hair. The Shampoo and Conditioner are very thick, which means you don't have to use a lot of the product on your hand, which makes them last a long time. All the products smell amazing and have reduced the amount of time I need until I choose to re-wash my hair. The dryness of my hair has gone and it is less knotty. I love the Leave-In Conditioner as well as you can decide to use it on both dry or wet hair. Plus, each of the Aussie products specialise in a particular hair treatment, so if you have weak, distressed hair or dry hair like mine, then there is a product suited to your hair needs.

2) Beauty


I have picked up three more beauty products last month which I am currently loving and I have in-cooperated in my daily make-up routine. These products are great for people who are just starting out in make-up like myself, but also are affordable as well. They are all Rimmel products, as I am personally loving Rimmel at the moment. The first beauty product is the Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder - £3.99. I did not own a powder before but I really wanted to get one. I have heard of the Stay Matte powder from Youtubers and the reviews they gave were positive, so I decided to try it out for myself. I would recommend this to anybody. It keeps all your foundation and concealer in place for the entire day. It is a very natural product and is light-weight. The second beauty product I got last month was the Rimmel London Wake Me Up Concealer - £5.49. As with the powder, I had heard about this product from YouTube and I already have the Wake Me Up Foundation and really love that, so I decided to get a new concealer. This is really good, it has a great applier which makes it easy to use. It conceals blemishes, spots and under eye circles, while still looking natural. The final beauty product is the Rimmel London Colour Rush Balm - £5.99. The colour I chose is not the one featured above. I decided on the colour Not An Illusion - 700, which is a autumnal colour, sort of like a slightly dark brown colour. These are so easy to use as they are in the shape of a crayon. They are not messy and do not go everywhere, like some lipsticks can. The Balms moisturise your lips, while adding a slight colour. They have them in a range of colours, from light pinks to dark purples. I find they can dry and give a slight matte look but I personally don't mind that, also the colour I chose smells like chocolate which is so nice.

3) Fashion

I haven't done a section on fashion before, but I did have some favourites that I bought recently. During the half term, I took a trip to Westfield to do some shopping, and I practically spent all my money. I bought a number of things but out of all the things I bought, these two items were my favourite and I can't stop wearing them. The first fashion favourite of October was this long-sleeved crop top from Urban Outfitters. Urban Outfitters is one of my favourite shops, but I always find it expensive, therefore when I do chose to buy something it is normally a treat and something that I would keep on wearing for a long time. I love the acid wash effect this top has. It is in one of my favourite colours but the gold toned detailing makes me love it even more. The cropness of the top is not extreme at all, which was amazing as I don't like crop tops in particular. I really like the high neck and how baggy the top is, which makes it super comfortable to wear. The sleeves of the top are really long but I like that as it adds to the comfort and makes me feel really cosy. Finally, the material of the top is medium, it isn't really thick, but it isn't really thin either, so it is a good balance which means you aren't going to be really hot or cold in this top. I would definitely recommend this to anyone and I think I will get so much use out of this top.

Urban Outfitters - £18 - Staring At Stars Slouchy Acid Tee - Also in Black. 

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My second fashion item is this animal print sweatshirt from Pull And Bear. I had heard many good reviews from this shop, but had never visited it. As soon as I walked in I found about 10 things I instantly fell in love with (I may have asked for some stuff for Christmas!) I love wearing sweatshirts rather than cardigans as I find them so comfortable and can look really nice with a shirt underneath and the collar peeking through. I really liked the unusual print of the bugs on the top. It has a range of insects which include, butterflies, dragonflies, beetles, grasshoppers and hornets. The material inside of the sweatshirt is really fluffy and cosy, which will keep me extra warm when the weather becomes colder. 

Source: www.pullandbear.com

Pull And Bear - £19.99 - Animal Graphic Sweatshirt 

4) TV Shows 

The final section in my October Favourites is my TV Shows. I have enjoyed one new show in October that I thought I would share with you.

The show is How To Get Away With Murder. I really love crime TV Shows and get really excited when a new one comes out. How To Get Away With Murder is slightly different than your typical who-done-it shows. The show follows an attorney lawyer called Annalise (pictured below). She teaches a class at a law school to aspiring lawyers, however she names the class 'How To Get Away With Murder'. She recruits a couple of the students to go along with her to different trials and court cases in order to show them how to win the case. Each episode, there is a different trial and the students and Annalise have to try and uncover evidence to win the case. However, there is a twist, the programme switches back to flashbacks. In the flashbacks, the recruited students are trying to get rid of a body (you don't know who it is until the end of the first episode), the audience does not have any idea of who killed the person or why. It can get confusing but it is so different to your run-of-the-mill crime drama, and I am loving it!

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Hope you enjoyed this blog post! Let me know what you enjoyed in October.