Ciara Sims

The Natural Collection is a brand that I have fallen in and out of love with over the past few years. Some of their products are great such as their nail polish and eyeliner. But some products aren't so great. The Natural Collection Cover-Up Cream (£1.99) falls under this second category.

I actually meant to buy the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer but they had all sold out so I settled for this in one of those desperate "I need a concealer and only have 10 minutes left before I need to get out of boots" moments. I didn't expect much from it but at £1.99 I thought it would do.

The colour range is awful, with only 2 shades being offered. I chose the colour "Fair" which is alright for me, it leans ever so slightly orange so I can't wear it when I have no other makeup on. However, when I'm wearing foundation the colour is manageable.

The coverage for this isn't great but it does blend well. However, the wear time on this isn't great and as the day goes on I did think it started to look funny. It's quite drying and does oxidise but not too much.

Overall it's a little bit naff. It doesn't excite me but it wasn't horrendous.

Have you tried the Natural Collection Cover-Up Cream? What did you think?

Ciara x

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Can you believe we're into November already? The year seems to have just flown by. Before you know it, it will be Bonfire Night, Christmas, New Year's Eve and then 2015!

October has been a weird month for me with the highlight definitely being Halloween. For that reason, I haven't really got many favourites this month. However I will probably start rambling and this post will go on forever as usual.

The Playlist:

This month has been filled with quite a few sleepless nights but this playlist has helped me power on through. It's so calming and really helps put me to sleep. Even on those nights when sleep has just not been an option, this playlist is filled to the brim with gorgeous songs and listening to it has been a joy. I'm seriously so happy I found this playlist.

The Hair Product:

When I first got the Schwarzkopf got2b Beach Matt Texturizing Salt Spray (£3) I hated it. It didn't do anything to my hair but make it feel weird and it wouldn't spray out of the bottle properly. It's promise of mermaid look waves was false and I wanted to chuck it straight into the bin. However I'm not a giver-upper. I tried this in every way possible and still nothing seemed to work. However I sprayed it on my wet hair and then didn't have time to dry it before I went to bed. When I got up in the morning my hair was lovely and wavy and full of texture. Now I just spritz some on damp hair before I go to bed and in the morning my hair is instantly better to work with, has a natural texture and requires no effort at all. Love. Just goes to show that you should never give up.

The Beauty Product:

I have loved the Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream (£25.50) ever since I first tried it. This stuff is a miracle in a pot. I use it everyday and this little pot has lasted me for ever. I did a full review of the It's Potent! Eye Cream back in July and I haven't had to repurchase since then. Go out and grab your self a tub.

Ciara x

Happy Halloween x






(Sorry for the extremely bad photos)