L'Oreal Haul and First Impressions

I've recently bought some new L'Oreal Paris products and I thought I'd share my first impressions!

INFALLIBLE SCULPT CONTOURING PALETTE
This is a new product from L'Oreal which I wanted to try out as soon as I saw it! Both the contour and highlight are cream to powder formulas. I love the contour shade to add an extra definition to my cheekbones. However, the highlight shade is quite light for me and I haven't quite yet worked out how best to use it. I would still recommend this though, as it's quite a different product so it's fun to try out.

LUMI MAGIQUE HIGHLIGHTING PEN
First off, how pretty is the packaging of this! I love the rose gold. I got mine in the shade Medium but it is still quite light for me. I tried to use it under my eyes but it was very white looking. I think it's best to use this as a liquid highlight, rather than for brightening under the eyes.

TRUE MATCH FOUNDATION
Technically this isn't a first impression of this product as I have used it before, but I did just buy a new one. I love this foundation so much! It's so easy to apply, has great coverage and lasts all day! I would definitely recommend.

FALSE LASH TELESCOPIC MASCARA
After religiously using the Maybelline Lash Sensational for the past year, I decided it was time to try a new mascara. I'd seen a lot of bloggers and youtubers rave about the Telescopic so I thought I'd try it. My sister recommended the False Lash one, so I decided to pick that one up. It has fibres in the mascara for extra volume and length. This mascara is very lengthening and I love it! Sadly I don't love it as much as the Lash Sensational, but it is still very good!

Current Everyday Makeup

Here's a list of the products that I use on my face everyday that I wear makeup! It doesn't include eyeshadow because I don't wear that during the week when I'm at work.

BASE
Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser
L'Oreal True Match Foundation in 3N Creamy Beige
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in 3 Warm Medium

UNDER EYES
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 20
Rimmel Lasting Perfection Concealer in 040 Soft Beige

FACE
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in 005 Silky Beige
Sleek Face Form Contouring and Blush Palette in Light

EYEBROWS
L'Oreal Brow Artist Plumper in Medium/Dark

EYES
Rimmel Soft Kohl Eye Liner in 061 Jet Black
L'Oreal False Lash Telescopic Mascara in Magnetic Black

LIPS
Maybelline Baby Lips in Cherry Me

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Things I Wish I'd Done Differently At School

#1 NOT CARED ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE THOUGHT
If I wanted to wear a certain thing, or do my hair a certain way, then I should have just done it! I spent so much time just trying to fit in, and it wasn't until I finished school that I actually started wearing whatever I wanted, and I feel so much better for it.

#2 BEEN MORE CONFIDENT
I'm not the world's most confident person, especially in big groups of people. I just wish I'd tried a little harder to socialise with everyone. I'm definitely better at it now, as I've gotten to know people more. I'm just not that good when I first meet people.

#3 STUDIED A LITTLE MORE
So I did do reasonably well in my exams, I just wish I worked a little harder for my A Levels. I sort of lost interest in them and couldn't wait to leave school, that I didn't study a lot for them. I did get BBC, but I think I could have done a little better (ABB was my goal).

#4 TAKEN EVERY OPPORTUNITY
I had a lot of opportunities for different clubs, trips and other things which I didn't take part in. I wish I'd done Duke Of Edinburgh because so many of my friends did and it looked like a lot of fun! But at the time I just couldn't be bothered.

#5 MADE LOTS OF SOLID FRIENDSHIPS
When you leave school it's a lot harder than you think it would be to stay in touch with friends. There a few still that I talk to all the time and meet up with as much as possible. But there are lots that I don't see nearly as much as I should. When you're in school it's easy to take friendships for granted because you seem them everyday, but it's so much harder when you finish school for uni/work.