Sleek Contour & Blush Palette in Light | Review

Hey lovelies! Firstly, I should point out the nail mark in the bronzer of this palette (if you hadn't noticed already). When opening it to take photographs of it my nail took a big chunk out of it. It does not make for a pretty picture. Anyway, today's post will be a review of the fabulous Sleek Contour and Blush Palette. Sleek is my ultimate favourite brand and this product did not disappoint.

It consists of a bronzed contour, highlight and blush. For just £8.99 from Superdrug, this product has to be my favourite purchase for a while now. I got it in the shade Light as I felt like this would suit my fair skin tone better than the darker palette. Sleeks packaging is so sleek (duh), classic and classy. The matte black casing and enclosed mirror just make it an ideal palette for various occasions. 

The bronzer shade is great for contouring and adding depth to the skin. It does not appear orangey or too cakey as some bronzers do. It's a warm brown tone which is more complimenting. All 3 shades are fab dupes for expensive products and this bronzer replica's Nars Laguna and is similar to Benefit's Hoola. The highlight shade is identical to MAC's Soft and Gentle Mineralise Skin Finish which I bought recently. I haven't been using my MAC one as much as this one is much more handy as it's in this palette with the complimenting bronzer and blush. The shade is a champagne shimmer highlight which looks very natural and adds a sheer glow to the skin. The blush is my favourite Sleek blush and the perfect description for it is rose gold. The gold speckles within the blush are so fine and sit beautifully on the cheeks. This ones a dupe for Nars Orgasm blush.

Have you tried out this amazing palette yet? If not, go buy it now!!! ttyl,

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£1.50 Beauty Blender Dupe | Review

So if you have been alive for the past 3 years, then I guarantee you will have heard about the infamous 'Beauty Blender'. All beauty fans and their grannies went and bought one. It was and still is the craze! A Beauty Blenders job is to provide you with a tool that leaves you with a flawless finish after applying foundation and will save you from using your hands, large sponges and expensive brushes. As a brush lover, I have never had an issue with my foundation/concealer application so didn't feel the need to fork out £16 + delivery for a little egg shaped sponge.

When shopping in Primark the other day, I was standing in line and I spotted an almost identical dupe for the Beauty Blender. At £1.50, I instantly grabbed it and wanted to give it a go. If it was rubbish then I hadn't spent a fortune. There are other dupes of the sponge including the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion sponge, but none as cheap as Primarks!

It comes in the package with no instructions on how to use it. Beginners wouldn't know to try washing the sponge under warm water and squeezing it before use. This will ensure that the sponge doesn't soak up all of the products you are using. But for £1.50 you can't complain. You can also use it dry but I recommend using it wet.

I have used the sponge twice. The first time for concealer - using the tip at the top. Its not as long as the Beauty Blender, therefore the circumference makes it a bit difficult reaching in the corner of my eye. Apart from that it works perfectly for applying concealer under the eyes and on blemishes. The larger side at the bottom was great for applying foundation. By using dabbing motions, it applied a good medium coverage. It only took me a couple of minutes to apply my foundation but no quicker than using my normal buffing brush. Its's easy to clean and hasn't went mouldy yet, like some do. 

PLEASE NOTE: The Primark Egg Makeup Sponge contains latex.

Have you tried this inexpensive makeup sponge? Let me know your thoughts. ttyl, 

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