It's out with the old and in with the new...

Hola chickens :)

About a month ago, I was a walking advert for The Collection 2000 16-hour wear foundation and concealer and the shine away pressed powder. I was telling people that they were good quality and great value, and should go out straight away to buy them.

So it turns out I may have been wrong..

I suffer from really bad combination skin, which is really oily making it acne prone, but at the same dry and tight feeling. And I'm also super-duper sensitive to just about everything and prone to reacting to most products. And it really does suck. I'm always so envious of my friends who can just leave the house with no face make up on and feel confident. When I have to put on concealer to cover blemishes, foundation to even out my skin tone and then powder so that I'm not attracting magpies all day because I'm so shiny.

So when I found the foundation, concealer and powder combo from Collection 2000 (a brand I normally trust because it's mascaras and eyeshadows are actually really good) for a cheap price, I thought it was a win-win situation, the foundation even claims to be oil-free which is a bonus. But as I've been using the trio, my skin has been getting progressively worse and worse, so it's time for..

..out with the old and in with the new.. :)

^^there's the old...

♥ ♥ ♥

and here's the new!

Miss Sporty is a brand that I rarely give a second thought, I have a crazy purple lipstick from there and that's it. But when I was in Superdrug this afternoon I spotted the golden words '4 Anti-spot actions', 'Anti-Bacterial' and 'Dermatologically tested for young skin' - I have to say I was chuffed with my find :).

So my lovely mummy, who could see I was very sad about my bad skin, offered to buy me the lovely new trio so that I could try them out and see if my skin was going to improve.

So that's what I shall do.

All three products claim to:

♥ Absorb excess oil from the skin

♥ Clarify skin and minimize spot breakout and blemishes

♥ Moisture skin thanks to emollient agents

♥ and Help control shine

If the products really do all those lovely things then pretty soon I will be a happy chappy :)

So far I have just tried out the foundation on my hand and it feels really lights and blends really nicely, and it also has a light clean scent which is fresh and pretty :).

These products were very cheap, the foundation and powder being £2.99 and the concealer stick only £1.99. But I feel like I trust what they are saying on the packet and if they do what it says on the tin, then money really is no object.

I will be trying my new purchases out over the course of the next few weeks and will let you know how it goes :).


Has anyone else had problemos with the collection 2000 products?
Or has good or bad things to say about the Miss Sporty ones too?

Au revoir for now.

lotsa love

daisydolly X

40 beauty questions :)

hey y'all. I spied this tag and thought it looked fun :) go on, give it a read :D

SKINCARE

How many times do you wash your face daily?
Twice – got to keep clean!

What skin type do you have?
Oily/combination – hate, hate, hate it :(

What is your current facial wash?
Simple ‘kind to skin, refreshing, face wash gel’

Do you exfoliate?

Not very often, it’s best not to use too many products on my skin

What brand do you use?
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What moisutiser do you use? I use Simple light moisturiser – it’s really gorgeous and sinks in so quickly, I recommend! Great for my skin type too.

Do you have freckles?
No, I’ve never had them…

Do you use eye cream?
No, I don’t think I really need it at this age. Don’t fix what ain’t broke ;)

Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
Yes :( *sob sob

Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
No, I have to say I don’t actually know what that is…haha


MAKE UP

What foundation do you use?
At the moment Elf Mineral foundation in light, with SPF 15 and I ♥ it. I don’t like anything too heavy so this loose powder one is great.

How about concealer?
Collection 2000, 16 hour long wear concealer in medium 3 – I have been re-purchasing this for aaaages.

Do you know your undertone color?
Probably quite light.

What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I love them, but I rarely have the chance to wear them :(

Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?
Yes – I think I do :)

What brand of mascara do you use?

At the moment Max Factor’s False Lash effect mascara, seriously BUY IT.

Sephora or MAC?
Hmm, let’s see. I can’t really afford MAC and I’ve never been to Sephora. Superdrug? ;)


Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
Nah, but I like to think of myself as a ‘pro’ haa


What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
Kabuki brush, concealer brush, total face brush, several types of blusher brush, eyeshadow brushes, eyeliner smudge brush, lip brush.

Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
Yes – No.7 Smoothing protect and perfect – I think it’s called.

For the face?
No, but I have serious lust factor for one!

What is your favorite eyeshadow (colour or shade)?
Hmm, that’s actually really tricky – I guess probably, at the moment (but it will probably change soon) 17 single eyeshadow in punky purple, I think they’re £3.49 each.

Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Both. But I prefer liquid.

How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Haha, that’s a funny question. A lot less than I used to.

What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
Hmm, they can be a bit messy and create a lotta fallout but they last ages, I like ‘em.

Do you use mineral makeup?
Yes, I’ve just discovered it and I’m so glad I did.

What is your favorite lipstick?
Ooh – don’t ask me that!

I think Barry M’s touch of magic is pretty spesh :)

But it’s gotta be Barry’s ol’ 101 marshmallow – me and that lipstick have a love-hate relationship, but at the moment all I feel is luurrrvveee.

How about lipgloss?
Benefit’s lip gloss in ‘life on the A list’ – a gorgeous peachy baby pink.

What is your favorite blush to use?
Probably this BC compact, think it’s from Just Beauty, that ma friend gave me. It’s just beyond gorgeous!

Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
They sell makeup?!

Do you like drugstore makeup?
Love. Nuff said.

Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)
Nopey nope.

Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
I’ve had a makeup ‘lesson’ at Benefit, if that counts hehe. But I think it would be fun, yeah, would like it give it a try I think :)

Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
I hope not!

Name a makeup crime that you hate?
Orange foundation, I know a lot of people who commit that crime, EVERYDAY. Haha :D

Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
Eyeshadow – nothing too bright, unless the occasion calls for it, I’m a big fan of golds, browns and purples because they compliment my green eyes.

Lips – I tend to stick to a pale lip, but I’m always trying bright pinks. I’m still too much of a scaredy cat for red though.

Which celebrity always has great make up?
Cheryl Cole – of course.

If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item, what would you use?
Mascara.

Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
Yeah I think so. But is a paper bag allowed?

Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
Hmm, I think not. But I guess everyone thinks that. I think makeup is so good for giving people confidence; it definitely makes me feel like that :)

In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
I think my top three are: Barry M, Collection 2000 and Benefit.

What do you think of Makeup??
I love it. What else is there to say…?

Well, that's it - I hope you enjoyed reading my answers lovelies!

xoxo