Makeup Haul - skin, lids and brow

It's been a while since my last post so I now have quite a few posts to do. I will hopefully get those written up soon and posted asap! Here's the first, a small makeup haul.

Bourjois Poudre De Riz De Java - translated as 'Rice powder of Java'. Rather an unusual name and apparently a cult classic from 1879! I saw it in a YouTube review by Leah XL Channel so I'm unsure where it's been hiding for over 100 years.

It's a pink looking translucent powder with shimmer which is good for locking in make up and making the skin look radiant. I've been using it for several days now and although the shimmer isn't obvious (which is a good thing) my skin did take on a illuminated tone, although the powder doesn't seem to last for long.
If you want to buy this from Boots (UK) there is an offer online at the moment for 3 for 2 on selected Bourjois products.

Botanics Shine Away Invigorating Face Scrub - this was actually a 'make-do' purchase as I really wanted the Botanics Radiant Youth Microdermabrasion scrub but they didn't have it in my local Boots. Saying that this scrub does have fine scrub particles in a lovely smelling gel. It's does make my face feel fresh and clean but if you are looking for an invigorating scrub I would go with St. Ives Invigorating every time.

Botanics All Bright Radiance Balm -  This was a total random purchase, I liked the sound of it as I've been trying to brighten my rather pale lacklustre skin for quite a while. I use this before I put on my foundation and I do feel my skin looks more radiant. I'm not sure how that works and there is very little information on the Boots website but the reviews are good and it smells full of flowery goodness.

 Essence All About Chocolate eyeshadow palette - this is one of five palettes by the very cheap and cheerful Essence brand. The colours in this picture don't show the colours very well but they are a mix of browns and creams, some matte and some shimmery. The website also says metallic but I haven't found a metallic colour in this palette. You get alot of shadow for your money, this palette could easy last you a year as the shadow pots are quite deep. The pigment isn't strong but the colours are good for an everyday look.


Maybelline Brow Drama Sculpting Mascara - Oddly I never thought I would need brow defining/colouring products as I have full brows with good natural shape. But I've recently gone back to dying my hair dark brown and although my eyebrows are darker than my natural hair colour, I felt they needed a bit of help to match with my new hair colour. Many moons ago I received a sample of Model Co More Brows Fibre Gel in my GlossyBox and have been using it daily. But it's £15 a pop so I went out looking for a value replacement. Maybelline Brow Drama does the job, although I will say the bulbous tip serves no purpose really. I short mascara wand would work just a well.

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