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REVISIT: MAC Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
I tried the MAC Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation (read the blog post here ) and really loved it but noticed it was too dark for my pale skin, it oxidised so I thought I would try another shade but also the original shade to see whether the new shade is more suitable. PACKAGING: Glass bottle with plastic pump housed in a cardboard box CLAIMS: Moisturising Buildable coverage 56 luminous shades 10% hyaluronic acid solution to deliver plump, hydrated skin with all-day rad
Alicia Maude
Aug 8, 2025


REVISIT: The Ordinary Coverage Foundation SPF 15
I tried this foundation and uploaded it back in May 2018 ' FIRST IMPRESSIONS: The Ordinary Coverage Foundation ' and did a revisit January 2019 ' REVISIT: The Ordinary Coverage Foundation ' but I decided to try it out again however in a lighter shade. PACKAGING: Cardboard box with the plastic bottle with the pump. CLAIMS: Full coverage Lightweight Smooth, perfected and semi-matte finish Lasts all day without settling into fine lines INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Water), Coconut Alkanes,
Alicia Maude
Apr 14, 2022


REVISIT: The Ordinary Serum Foundation SPF 15
I did a blog on this foundation back in 2018, click here if you want to read it but I thought I would repurchase it in a lighter shade to try out and see what I think of it compared to when I tried in years ago. PACKAGING: Cardboard box holding a plastic bottle with a pump lid CLAIMS: lightweight medium-coverage formulations looks natural with a very lightweight serum feel resist collecting within fine lines and stay on for longer offer a semi-matte finish INGREDIENTS: Cyclo
Alicia Maude
Mar 31, 2022


REVISIT: SenseCosmetics LashSense® Waterproof Mascara
I was clearing out my makeup drawers and saw this mascara and remember loving it when I first tried it out so thought I would put it to the test again and see if I still love it. CLAIMS: Waterproof formula provides much needed moisture to prevent lash brittleness Long-lasting technology will not smear, smudge or rub off Contains a mixture of natural botanical and scientific ingredients to help keep colour on and protect lashes Before we start I thought I would mention that I
Alicia Maude
Nov 1, 2019


REVISIT: NYX HD Studio Photogenic Foundation
Last year I tried this foundation by NYX, I gave it a 4 out of 5 because it sunk into my fine lines but otherwise it was okay, now my skin is in a better condition right now, I still have dry skin but not as dry as it used to be. CLAIMS: Enhance the appearance of silky smooth skin. Achieve a picture-perfect look any time you're in the spotlight. You can see I have had a bit of a breakout on my forehead so I have texture but my skin is not as dry as normal. Coverage is buildab
Alicia Maude
Oct 29, 2019


REVISIT: Bourjois Volume Glamour Effet Push Up Mascara
If you are a loyal blog reader you will know that I love one mascara and that is Benefit They're Real! so I have been trying a few more mascaras and tried this one a while ago so thought I would retry it. CLAIMS: Curving Volumising Lasts 16 Hours My eyelashes right now are short. One coat of mascara and my eyelashes look more defined. Coat number two and I quite like the way my eyelashes look, they are defined and volumised. Applied the rest of my makeup and just to let you k
Alicia Maude
Oct 18, 2019


REVISIT: wet n wild PhotoFocus™ Foundation
I really want to like this foundation, I see YouTubers such as Tati Westbrook like it and I remember not liking it so thought I would retry it out on here. CLAIMS: Your skin, only better. Skin-perfecting foundation Delivers flawless camera-ready makeup Specially made with a matte, light-diffusing complex to give your skin #nofilter perfection Light-adjusting complex to help prevent white cast in photos Tested under 7 light conditions with and without the use of flash My skin
Alicia Maude
Oct 16, 2019


REVISIT: Rimmel Volume Shake Mascara
Back in July I tried this mascara and gave it a rating of 2 out of 5, I know some of my mascaras are better once it's been opened so maybe this mascara will be better once it has been opened for a while. CLAIMS: Gives lashes a beautiful Clump-free volume, from first to last use Perfect everyday volume Use the Volume Defining brush to load bare lashes with a generous coat of volumising formula to build beautiful natural-looking volume. If you hate to throw away half-used masca
Alicia Maude
Oct 9, 2019


REVISIT: The Ordinary Coverage Foundation
It is sad to say that the founder of The Ordinary has sadly passed away, I am not writing this because of him. CLAIMS: Full coverage Lightweight Smooth, perfected and semi-matte finish Lasts all day without settling into fine lines HOW TO USE: Shake before use Dispense a small amount into the palm or the back of your hand Smooth on and blend throughout the face Ideally outward from the midpoint of the face When I first tried this foundation I said I would need to use a moistu
Alicia Maude
Jan 26, 2019
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