MAC CONCEALER COMPARE - PRO LONGWEAR AND SELECT COVER-UP

It can be overwhelming when going to Mac and not knowing what you're out to buy. There's so many different types and finishes of lipsticks, foundations and eyeshadows - It can be hard to decide between a few! The Pro Longwear has been an absolute favourite of mine for a year now, and when I went to repurchase it for the third time, I wondered what it'd be like to dabble in the other concealers. Being a student I had little money, and the Select  Cover-Up was cheaper and had more product, so I decided to go for it. But what are they like compared? This isn't an in depth review of both, but a light comparison so you can decide which is best for yourself.

The way in which the Pro Longwear dispenses, is a little pump on top of the glass bottle. Now, I know people like this due to hygiene, but boy, I cannot get on with it. It dispenses way too much for me. Sometimes I want a tiny bit just to step out the house, but it always gives me too much, wasting pretty much the whole pump. I love the Select Cover-Up dispenser, just a small tube to squeeze and the correct amount pops out the nozzle. Perfect for touch ups or small areas, and no need for wasting product. When it comes to the price of the product and the amount you get, Select Cover-Up has 10mls for £15.50, while Pro Longwear has 9mls for £17.50, so that makes Select Cover-Up the cheaper option.

I am the palest shade, so it's NW15 for me, but as you can see, Pro Longwear (Top) is slightly darker than the Select Cover-Up (Bottom), so if Pro Longwear is slightly too dark for the pale princess, try out the Select Cover-Up. I use a blending sponge to blend them in, and they both work well with it. Select Cover-Up is much more natural looking, and I feel it gives a skin like finish that feels weightless. I really love using this for lighter looks or on my 'good skin' days as it gives me a glowing sheen which I really like. Pro Longwear is thicker and covers much more than the other, so it's good for those annoying dark circles and that pesky red spot. I use Pro Longwear when I'm going out for big meals, gigging or when I'm doing peoples makeup. It hardly needs touching up and lasts forever! It dries down mostly to a matte, but still has a slight satin look to it. I rarely use powder on my face, but if you do it gives it extra longevity.
Pro Longwear has 16 shades, and Select Cover-Up has 13 according to the UK website.
Overall, I don't have a preference as I use them for different purposes. If you're going for more of a polished look and complete cover I'd go for Pro Longwear, but if you want a very natural looking concealer with good coverage go for Select Cover-Up. Both are buildable for the desired look. If Pro Longwear has a better dispenser I might have swung towards it, but it's such a pet peeve of mine!
I hope this helps find the perfect Mac concealer. I'll post looks with both of them soon with a more in depth review of them individually so keep an eye on my Twitter for when that's up!

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WAH LONDON ULTIMATE NAIL ART KIT REVIEW - BARGAIN OF THE MONTH

When I went to my local Boots store a few days back, I thought they had put the wrong price on this treasure chest of goodies. "£10 has got to be wrong." I kept telling myself. I couldn't believe it when I took it to the counter and they asked for £10. This box of goodies has apparently £117 worth of products inside, and when you see it that way, £10 is a steal. I had never tried WAH London before as I'd stayed faithful to my other nail polish brands, but for how cheap it was I couldn't bring myself to put the box down. The set comes with 4 nail art pens, 7 nail colours, 1 top coat, a nail file, a nile butter, a brush, a cuticle pusher, a pair of nail sissors, a gem tool, two pots of gems and the holographic case. Phew. That's A LOT  for the price!

The case itself is lush! It's perfect to hold all the WAH products, plus more that you have on the wish list! It's also really nice to have some nail varnish ideas on the binder in the middle, which can be removed if necessary. It's perfect for when you have no idea what to do, and the step by step guide is really simple!

I was so surprised by the quality of the varnishes - honestly, it's amazing! These last so long without chipping too, hurrah! These pictures were all done with two coats, which is plenty to cover the nail well. It dries in good time as well, which is great! Love My Team is a gorgeous classic red that's a dream to apply. It's perfect for those classy evenings out. Wifey4Lifey is a jelly finish, so teamed up with the white nail art pen you can create lovely manicures! No Nails, No Life is a really lovely pink. For some reason it comes of brighter in the picture, but its a little more pastel. Mating Surfaces is my favourite!! I've been wearing it loads! Biters Beware is the perfect green shade for summer. An Even Bigger Splash is another favourite of mine! It looks lovely on my pale skin tone, and would look lovely with some white spots on top! I'm Real is the perfect nude! If you're wanting a day off from the bright colours, this shade will substitute that perfectly. Lastly we have the top coat aptly named Classy Glassy Glossy Topcoat. This is a really lovely top coat giving the nail a lovely shine. Perfect for sealing in your design! All the polishes separately are priced at £9. 

I've played around with all 4 of the colours now, creating dots, stripes and more detailed designs. These pens are great quality and makes detailing a breeze. The 4 colours, white, black, pink and yellow means you have endless possibilities on what to create. If you want any more of these in different shades you can find them on Boots for £7. There's also two little pots of gems in the kit if you're feeling extra fancy! The tools provided help accomplish the designs of your dreams, the brush is good for using the nail art pens as polishes, the cuticle pusher is always a must (£9 if bought alone), the buffer and nail file are always needed and the sissors and gem tool do as they suggest! This is a perfect kit for summer, and I cannot get over the price! Have I said that already?! Nip down to your nearest boots to find one, as they're sold out online! I'll be doing some nail art in the upcoming weeks with this kit, so stay tuned!

You cannot miss this!

Grab it from Boots for £10.

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JEFFREE STAR VELOUR LIQUID LIPSTICK REVIEW AND SWATCH - I'M ROYALTY AND 714

I've had these beauties since they first came out - I'm Royalty back at the beginning of the year, and 714 a few months on. I have worn these to death, and I am constantly reaching for I'm Royalty, as I've never seen a purple shade like it! These lipsticks are the children of the fashion and beauty icon, Jeffree Star. I'd followed some of his music as a teen, so it was really cool to see him making a name for himself in the beauty world. The packaging is really girly, but still keeping classy. I've dropped these many times and never had problem with chipping or spilling - so a good lipstick to throw in the bag!

I'm Royalty is one of my most worn shades. If you follow me on Instagram, you will see that most of the time I am rocking this gorgeous shade of purple. I am a huge wearing of purples, so to find one that I adore completely is saying something. This takes a few times to get the hang of how to apply. Since it dries so quickly and because of the insane pigmentation, it can be tricky. I recommend using a brush to start with, but for the sake of the product and these pictures I applied it using the wand. These go on liquid, and within 15 seconds dry into a matte finish. This product stays on all day, with no need for touch ups.

I love 714, and it's a perfect balance between a neon and a pastel coral. It's the perfect holiday colour, and this will see me right through the summer. As much as I love this shade, it can be a bit of a nightmare. Because it's not as dark as I'm Royalty, this has a tenancy to streak on me - but only slightly. The problem is avoided with careful application, but it can be a bit of a hassle when in a rush. It has the exact finish and staying power as I'm Royalty, the only difference is the colour!

Being an American brand there's few places to grab these from. I recommend Cocktail Cosmetics, as that's where I bought mine and they're always restocking new colours. I have my eye on Weirdo and Anna Nicole next! I really recommend these lippies if you're on the hunt for more unusual colours that really do live beyond the price tag. For £13, you get a well pigmented colour that stays on your lips all day without fault - What's not to love?

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by Jeffree Star on Cocktail Cosmetics for £13!

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