Four Products That Surprised Me

Okay so I cant be the only one who buys things even if I have low expectations of them, right?

Well, I obviously buy them because I think they will be useful in some way, or I wouldn't bother at all. But these little foursome have surprised me recently, in a rather pleasant way. No bombshells are going to be dropped here, but they are quite nice.

First we have the Nivea Cleansing Cream Wash. I needed just a regular daily wash, and this one being pink appealed to me straight away. But I mean, I don't expect it to work wonders since it's so cheap, or really cleanse my skin. I just wanted something nice and easy I could use in a rush. The reason it's surprised me? It makes my skin SO soft. Like baby skin soft! I'm very much liking this. Now, I still use other products for a deep clean like my Clinique 1, 2, 3 set, but this is great for daily use when you just want to refresh quickly. Silky skin all around! Try it, honestly you'll be stroking your face in no time :)

Now the Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation. I hadn't tried this before this past week, even though I'd heard lovely things about it from other bloggers. I kept just passing by it in Superdrug and not even considering it, and I think I've figured out why. Please don't judge me, but I think it's simply because the packaging is orange. I know, so silly right! But I'm very impressionable, and although I don't want to judge products by the packaging, I really think I have here. You see, I'm not really a fan of orange at all. It reminds me of chavs with orange faces.. and just 'cheapness'. Very silly Jemma. Even sillier is the reason why I decided to try it. Remember I said I'm very impressionable? Well I was watching Zoella's Makeup Collection video about two weeks ago, and seen she has many bottles of it! And I'm ashamed to admit it was that easy to sway me, but I thought, 'Well if she has that many, it must be good!'. Oh dear. Anyway, it did surprise me! While I wouldn't describe it as the best foundation, it's a great price, it smells lovely, applies evenly and isn't too heavy. So great for Summer. Yep, I was surprised by it.

Next up is the MUA Undress Your Skin Foundation. This one, I just threw in my basket because it was cheap, I love a bargain and I don't mind trying MUA's products. They're so cheap, you don't really mind if they're a waste, and sometimes you will find a great product. I have to say I didn't expect much because let's face it, if a foundation is only £3 in Superdrug.. it's probably not the best. And while I'll say I still don't think it's the best.. it's a goodun! I'm actually happy I got this, its a great base, and has a subtle illuminating effect which really brightened my skin, especially my dark circles. I still needed some powder over the top of this, but all in all I was surprised and very happy :)

And finally it's the MUA Intense Colour Lip Liner. Same sort of deal here, MUA product's can be hit or miss but I don't mind misses because they're so cheap. Anyway, this lip liner is suuuper soft, and applies lovely. So I was already like, 'Yep, this is good'. But the surprising thing? I realised this is also wonderful as an eyeliner! It honestly looks so nice as a subtle, pastel pink liner on your lids and made me feel quite girly. I do love a product with multiple uses. Oh and side note, how awesome that it comes with it's own little sharpener? Yes, winner.

So there we have it. These little angels have surprised me in a rather lovely way :)

What surprise products have you gotten lately, and have they been good or bad surprises?

Let me know!

Thanks for reading guys xx