EcoTools Fresh & Flawless Complexion Brush Set || Flawless Skin Every Time

This year I seem to have a serious obsession with makeup brushes, my collection seems to have doubled and I just love trying out and creating different looks with my new makeup tools. One of my besties, Emily bought me the Ecotools Fresh & Flawless brush set for Christmas (how long ago was that?) Now they've become quite the staple when it comes to applying my everyday makeup. I thought it was about time I posted about them on my blog. I don't know about you but I love hearing about what makeup brushes everyone loves using, so if you're looking to add to your makeup brush collection be sure to get comfy and keep on reading. 

I think I'll start by saying that EcoTools seems to be quite a winner amongst us beauty bloggers. When I first started blogging I remember seeing loads of reviews of these pretty makeup brushes made from bamboo handles. I can't believe it's taken me this long to get my hands on some. The set of brushes that I've been trying are the mini Fresh & Flawless Complexion set and since I got them I've been using them non stop. The words 'fresh' and 'flawless' instantly appeal to me when doing my makeup as I think everyone wants flawless natural looking skin. The reason why I love this brush set so much is that it does actually work little miracles and really makes such a difference when applying my makeup.

The set includes a flat concealer brush, a buffing concealer brush, a precision foundation brush, a complexion blending brush and a full powder brush - Everything you need to create the perfect base for the rest of your makeup. Each brush has really soft bristles, but is compact enough that they get to work so easily on those ares that you want to blend. My favourite has to be the complexion blending brush (the one with bronze decoration) I just love this for going over my foundation or powder and using it to really blend everything out. It's true when you hear those words 'blend' as it really makes such an instant difference and this brush is a winner for achieving such a flawless look.

The other brush that is a favourite of mine and one I'm frequently using is the buffing concealer brush (the one with blue decoration). Before using this brush I only used my fingers to blend in my concealer, it's only since I've been using this brush that I now see where I was going wrong all these years, it makes such a difference! This concealer brush has a flat top with dense bristles and they really gets to work with any of those imperfections I try to cover up.

As for the other brushes in the set, they're lovely. I don't always have the time in the morning to use every single one, but I love having them there for those days where I have time to try make myself look fresh and flawless.

Before I wrap this review up I would just point out how pretty these makeup brushes are, the design on them has me swooning a little. I love the colours used and the little leaf print on each brush, it makes telling them apart so easy, especially their mixed in with my other brushes. I also love that these brushes work perfectly in miniature form. They're definitely a must have.

I would love to know what your thoughts are on EcoTools, are you a fan? If so let me know what your favourite brush is below as I'm looking to add more to my collection.

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L'Oreal Infallible 24H Matte Foundation || Review

I don't know if I'm a little late to the party here, but today I would like to talk to you all about my current favourite foundation - The new L'Oreal Infallible 24H Matte. I didn't even know this foundation existed until I saw it on offer a few weeks ago at Boots and picked one up. Since then I've seen it pop up on loads of beauty blogs and it seems that I'm not the only one who's loving this new high street favourite. 

For those of you who have been reading my blog for sometime may know what when it comes to foundation I like something a bit heavy duty and one thats going to work with my combination skin, not work against it. So when I saw that L'Oreal had released the Infallible foundation in a matte formula I knew I had to try it. 

First of all let me start with the packaging - I love it. Normally I think foundations look a lot more fancy when they come packaged in glass, even though glass bottles have many downsides. This plastic tubing with its black design looks very sleek and is so makeup bag friendly. What I really love about it is that it's so easy to dispense the foundation, just simply squeeze the bottle and just the right amount comes out. It has quite a small nozzle so your in total control of just how much foundation comes out, which means no waste. Again the plastic tube means you can get every last drop of foundation out.

Now for the actual foundation itself, I think it has to shoot straight up there with some of the best mattifying foundations that I've tried. Usually matte foundations that give a full coverage flawless look can feel pretty heavy and cakey. However the Infallible 24H Matte is incredibly lightweight for such full coverage foundation. It actually gives that 'skin' like look, which can be so hard to find in a matte foundation. The foundation is really silky and once blended in your skin looks flawless. A downside is that it can take a little longer to blend in. I actually find it works best applied with my fingers. If you don't mind blending for a little longer, I promise you the results are brilliant.

As for staying power, again I'm pretty impressed. I've not tried this foundation without a powder as I don't dare leave the house without it. But with powder this foundation is long lasting and does a great job at keeping any oily skin that's trying to seep through well at bay. As the 24H on the packaging suggests, L'Oreal say that this will provide 24 hour coverage, but towards the end of the my working day I do find that my makeup does need those essential touch ups - Nothing major though.

Another huge plus about this foundation has to be the price. I did pick this up whilst it was on offer, but it retails for £6.99 at Boots, which is such a bargain. I kind of wish that I had picked up the matching primer to go with this to see how well the two worked hand in hand. I might pick one up and do an updated review for you all. 

Overall I love this foundation and once its ran out I will definitely be repurchasing. I would love to know what your thoughts are on this foundation are? Do you think its worth they hype? Let me know in the comments below.

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How To Get Beautiful Flawless Skin With Claudia Louch Foundation

Claudia Louch Flawless Finish Foundation*

When it comes to foundation I would say I’m definitely one of those girls who loves something full coverage, pretty much any time of year. There are many reasons for this, the main one being I have oily to combination skin so it means anything that is sheer, dewy and basically anything that feels light as air is just not going to stay put on my skin. So annoying right? The one positive side to my somewhat slippery skin has to be that I’ve tried and tested my fair share of full coverage and mattifying foundations and I love to share them with you all. Foundation can be so hard to get right, so I feel that it’s important to share the best and worst of the bunch. 

One foundation that I’ve been loving over the last few months has to be the Claudia Louch Foundation as it is one of those foundations that worked its way onto my top list as it ticks all the boxes. For me I find this foundation to have great coverage and it does an amazing job at smoothening out my skin and covering up any blemishes or redness that I would much rather hide from the rest of the wold. 

When it comes to skin care, Claudia Louch has an amazing range, her products are all plant or mineral based and leave my skin beautiful every time they're used. Recently Claudia Louch has released her Natural Skincare makeup and the foundation I've been trying is one of the best I've tried.

One thing that truly makes this foundation great is that I find it to be really long lasting and it works perfectly with my skin type. Whenever I wear this I need very little touch ups and only then I only really need to powder my nose and forehead which is standard for me. What I find with most foundations that are full coverage and provide that ‘stay matte’ effect is that they can leave your skin looking a little dull and unfortunately it’s really hard to find the best of both when it comes to foundation. However, having said that, this foundation does give my skin a little pick me up and adds a little brightness to my complexion which I love. 

Blending is also no trouble at all with this foundation, again it does feel fairly thick on the skin at first but with a good foundation brush (my favourites is the Real Techniques) it works into your skin and creates a great base for the rest of your makeup. I love that flawless skin look and this foundation makes my skin look flawless every time, even when I'm not having a great skin day.

As you can see there are so many reasons as to why I currently love this foundation, it really is lovely to use and it's so important to have a great base for the rest of your makeup. Clauidia Louch also has a few other foundations in her range including a high definition one and one with a mousse formula which are going straight onto my wish list. 

I would love to know what your current favourite foundation is, especially if you have a similar skin type to me. Let me know in the comments below.

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