REVIEW || URBAN DECAY NAKED SKIN CONCEALER IN SHADE FAIR NEUTRAL

I've never really used concealer when applying makeup until recently. I bought the Maybelline Anti-ageing concealer and absolutely loved it, however I was disappointed with the shade range.

After hearing so many good things about the Urban Decay Naked Concealer, and picked out the lightest shade from the collection. I cannot stress enough about how good this product is! It's amazing, the shade is perfect for my skin tone as it's about 2-3 shades lighter than my actual skin colour so it's great for highlighting.

The consistency is very creamy, it applies like a dream. I never have to dip in the tube twice, as one application is enough for my whole face. I usually blend it out with a damp beauty blender, and with a thin concealer brush to tidy up my brows and lipstick.

I know it' slightly pricey retailing at £17.50, but it really is worth every penny. I feel like mine will last me a good few months and I have bought a back-up already.

Have you tried this concealer? What did you think of it? Have you got a favourite concealer at all?

Lots of love,

Maya xo

REVIEW || SKINNY COFFEE CLUB - HOW I MANAGE TO STAY SLIM

I get bloated really badly 90% of the time, every single day. It gets really exhausting and I've had enough. When I came across the company Skinny Coffee Club, I was very excited to find out that their coffee isn't only a saviour for the caffeine addicts, but also improves complexion, increases energy levels, makes you lose weight without having to exercise and tastes amazing.

The packaging is so cute, it looks like a little parcel - a gift to you from you :) It's very easy to store too as it isn't too big. My cupboards are full of seasoning, rice, pasta etc so I don't have a lot of spare space, but this little bag of heaven fits in there perfectly!

The taste is just phenomenal. I can't explain it.. I like the taste of normal coffee and I like the taste of green tea - combine the two and you've got the taste that I LOVE. It tastes fresh, and I feel energised 15 minutes after finishing off my cup. And the great thing about this product is that you only need one cup a day to see the results!

I highly recommend this coffee for all those who need help with losing weight but hate/don't have access to the gym. I actually have a gym membership and try to go as often as I can (usually 3 times a week) and work hard to gain muscle and tone up, but this coffee prevents me from getting bloated and I feel 10 lbs lighter every day just by drinking it.

Along with the coffee and gym, I try to eat healthily too. I cook my meals from scratch and always try to include a lot of veg as I feel like I don't eat enough of them. But, like I've said before you can drink this coffee on its own and notice amazing results just after a week. So, go on and give it a go!

You can use the code 'voguebymaya' for some money off!

Lots of love,

Maya xo

REVIEW || MAKEUP REVOLUTION ROSE GOLD LIPSTICKS

Shades l-r: Private Members Club, Diamond Life, Red Carpet, Girls Best Friend, and Chauffeur.

Makeup Revolution has been one of my favourite beauty brands for a while now, and when I heard that they're bringing out ROSE GOLD MATTE lipsticks I screamed out loud.

Not only is the packaging to die for, but the colours are gorgeous and suitable for all skin tones. The most popular seems to be the shade 'Chauffeur" as it's the most perfect nude shades for daytime looks.

My personal favourite has got to be "Private Members Club" as I love dark lipstick in this time of the year, especially when it's teamed up with a light brown smokey eye.

The consistency is very creamy which makes the product apply easily without smudges, it also leaves the perfect matte finish once dry.

I'm very excited to create some beautiful party looks using these lipsticks within the next few days! So stay tuned beauties :*

Have you tried any of the Rose Gold lipsticks by Makeup Revolution? If so, what did you think of them? What's your favourite shade?

Lots of love,

Maya xo

2016 || NOVEMBER FAVOURITES

Essie Nail Varnish in shade Worth The Wait. OMG, I cannot stress enough about how good Essie nail polishes are! I have quite a big collection of them now and I love every single one of them. I own a lot of nude shades as I'm not allowed to wear any 'unnatural' colours at work (haha I know right...), but this one is a new favourite at the moment. It's a very subtle shade and is more of a Spring shade, however it makes me feel very cute and girly when wearing it, so why not eh?

The MacBook Pro is my newest edition to my life. I needed a new laptop seeing as my old one had broken over a year ago - it was an amazing laptop and very dearly loved. I feel like an utter Apple whore now that I've got their laptop, iPad and iPhone. I absolutely love this laptop, even though it's soooo expensive (I bought the one with Retina display), but I'm glad I had gone ahead with it. There are many good laptops which are cheaper, however I really dislike anything newer than Windows 7, and I'm used to iOS due to having an iPad and iPhone.

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick Dupe in shade Bow N Arrow. I've wrote a full review of these which you can read here. This shade is very wearable and long-lasting, therefore perfect as an every-day colour!

Sleek Highlighting Palette in shade Cleopatra's Kiss. Oh my, what can I say about this palette?! It's absolutely stunning. Just look at these gorgeous shades, they're perfect for wearing not just on your face, but also as eyeshadows as they're very shiny and have a lot of shimmer. I feel like they're suitable for all skin tones and definitely a must-have.

What have you loved last month? Have you tried any of the products mentioned above?

Lots of love,

Maya xo

THE TRUTH BEHIND MAC'S LIMITED EDITION PRODUCTS

I've always been a sucker for pretty packaging, and when it comes to MAC and their limited edition items I always go all out. The Vibe Tribe collection was a bit hit ever since the first photographs were released back in the summer, and I knew for a fact I'd end up buying a few items from the collection.

First of all, I do not believe that the term 'Tribe' should have been used for this collection as it's disrespectful towards those who actually were/are a part of one. Anyhow, I chose three items from the collection - Blush in Modern Mandarin, Cream Colour Base in Yellow Topaz, and Lipstick in Hot Chocolate'.

I must say, I was very excited about this collection as the packaging is beautiful, but to my disappointment I hated it once it came. When I think of MAC I think 'good quality' 'long-lasting' and 'sturdy packaging', however this one was so bloody light and tacky it really pissed me off. I paid a lot of money for those products and I expected them to be in amazing quality packaging, but it just feels like really cheap and light plastic that won't keep the products from breaking.

The products themselves, on the other hand, are really good. The pigment is as good as always, and I really love the purpley-nude shade of the lipstick. So, as you can see, the real problem isn't the products because they are still amazing quality and worth the money, but the packaging itself is basically - shit. I honestly do not think that it's worth refreshing the page every second on the first release, and spending loads of money on something that 'looks pretty' but won't be used. What's the point?

If you really want something from a limited collection and couldn't get your hands on it, I would suggests looking for dupes from other brands - there will always be one :)

What are your opinions of limited edition products by MAC? Have you entered my giveaway yet?

Lots of love,

Maya xo