Versus: primer

A few years ago I wouldn't have even thought about putting primer on underneath my foundation. From Maybelline to No7, not only do you get "primer", but there's "matte", "illuminating", "colour calming", "undercover shadow", "lash primer" and the list carries on. So today, we have MUA Primer Vs. Monu Illuminating Primer.

First of all we have MUA's primer which they don't actually sell anymore...
Anyway, what I like about this one if the fact that it's a creamy texture and spreads on well. It's not thick at all, meaning that it doesn't feel heavy on your skin or like another extra layer. However, I've found that it doesn't really match up to what's expected of a primer. I didn't feel like it kept my foundation on for any longer or made it feel any smoother than when I use foundation on it's own. But it was cheap so that's kind of expected? Or maybe that's why they've discontinued it..

I was given the Monu Illuminating Primer in a Glossybox a while back and completely forgot I had it until a couple of weeks ago. Fortunately, you can get this one for £27.95 on the Monu website, as well as the Feel Unique website and Amazon. Unlike the MUA primer, the texture of this one is alot thicker and a bit gritty, being the only way I can really describe it. At first I hated it because it wasn't as smooth to put on as the MUA one, but on the other hand, I really can tell the difference once I've put foundation on. My foundation feels a lot more set and it lasts more during the day. So despite the fact that it feels like you're putting a mixture of suncream and sand on your face, if you're willing to spend a bit more money on a primer then I definitely think it's worth trying this one out.

Georgia.xo

Sweet Sixteen

This weekend I turned 16! Mum's motto for the day was "you only turn sixteen once" and she really did go all out there!

We started off the day by opening all my presents and I was given the loviest handbag, a Pandora bracelet, tickets to go and see McBusted (again!) at Hyde Park and lots of money. Afterwards, we headed out and went for some birthday breakfast. I don't mean to sound rude, but having breakfast at the local chavvy carvery wasn't exactly my preffered way of eating it, but the boys were eager for a fry up so hey ho. From there we carried on into Brighton, did a spot of shopping, walked around a few of my favourite spots (I'd reccommend the North Laines to anyone!), had a couple of games of bowling and finished it off at Gormet Burger. In the evening I had everyone round for drinks and mum made the cutest little set-up in the garage for us. The second to last picture of us isn't the most photogenic - excuse my father's photography - but it shows we were having fun right?

I admit, I was a very lucky girlie. I was given a bunch of amazing presents, I spent the day with everyone I couldn't live without and the sun even made an appearance! It was the perfect excuse to wear my new Zara dress and relax - if only we could have 3 day weekends every week. Sigh.

Georgia.xo