Eyebrows | Mac Omega Eyeshadow Review

I really hate my eyebrows.

What ever I do with them I'm never happy and can never get them to look even! I've been growing them since christmas and they are thicker than they were but I just find one is much more curved than the other.. does anyone else find this with their eyebrows??

I've been using this in conjunction with my Clinique fine liner brow pencil which I also really love and they work really well together. Its a nice soft matte brown which is perfect for my light mousey brown eyebrows. I love that this doesn't have a red/orange tinge to it which I find with most 'light brown' colours - I'm looking at you Rimmel eyebrow pencil!

If I have enough time then I try to even out my shape with an angled brush if not then I run some through with an eyebrow comb and it just darkens them up a little. I have to fill in the bottom of my eyebrow more as this area is a little more sparse. I find that this is quite a versatile colour, its quite a light brown but it is very buildable which is nice if you prefer a more dramatic brow.

What is your favourite eyebrow product?

Clinique Lid Smoothie in Born Freesia Review & Swatches

Hey Girlies!

I was actually looking to buy one of the new clinique chubby sticks for eyes when I wondered over to the clinique counter but they had totally sold out! So I settled for this little tube of antioxidant goodness instead.

I went for the color 'born freesia' which is a lilacy grey colour, its very pretty and quite subtle on the eye lids which makes it perfect for work. It applies nice and smoothly and doesnt crease which makes a nice change! It's not sticky in the slightest either which is a must for me.

I have to be honest, it doesn't last 8 hours. I'd say a good 3 or 4 before it dissappears on me, I dont have particulaly oily eyelids either they are more on the dryer side if anything.

The cooling applicator is really nice but I do use a brush to blend it out once the product is applied as the applicator does seam to just smudge it around a little.

Overall a very nice product and I have been reaching for it daily, I do still want to try the chubby sticks though!!

Have you tried these or the chubby sticks yet?

Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in 'RSVP' Review & Pictures



in shade RSVP

  

Hey Lovelys!

So I'm back with a little review for you, I have seriously missed blogging while I've been away and I've got sooo many new things I want to write about!

So this little pot of gorgeous-ness is one of benefit creasless eyeshadows , I ordered this online so I wasn't sure what exactly to expect. I love benefits velvet eyeshadows so couldn't wait for this to arrive. It really is lovely and I'd describe this colour as a gorgeous rose gold. This can be applied for a nice natural shimmer on the eyes or you can really layer it up for a nice bit of colour.

This is the first cream eyeshadow that I have tried and its so so easy to use, it's so smooth it glides on without any tugging. I thought for some reason that it might be a little sticky but its not in the slightest! The colour is gorgeous on its own or it makes a perfect base for powder eyeshadows. I found that this did crease a little but I don't use an eyeprimer (as I'm always in a rush!) so I'm sure that would help, I find that most products crease around the eyes anyway so that doesn't bother me!

These usually sell for £14 but are on sale for £7 at the moment so grab one while they're cheaper!

Have you tried any of these creaseless eye shadows? What did you think?

Maybelline Liner Definer Pen Eyeliner Review & Swatch

I'm really lazy when it comes to eyeliner, I really love the flicky look but can never perfect it and it always ends up being such a hassle having to wipe it off and start again that most days I don't actually bother with it anymore. However, for the times where I can be bothered I either reach for this pen or my Maybelline studio gel line (review here).

I find this easier to use as the brush that comes with the gel liner is a little bit harder to master compared to just 'drawing it' on your face although the gel does give a more defined and darker look which I actually prefer.

This pen glides on nicely and isn't too bendy or too stiff (naughty), the nib is nice and soft (felt I think) and it doesn't pull on your eyelid on the way over, although sometimes you do have to run the pen over a few times to get good colour payoff. It doesn't bleed into tiny little eye creases and it comes off easy with makeup remover.

This can smudge if that's what you want but once it's dried it does stay put. It doesn't last brilliantly, it does fade after 5 or so hours (I find that the studio gel lasts so much better!).

I thought I liked this pen but reading this review back it doesn't sound that convincing does it!  I do prefer the the studio gel but my dodgy handwork puts me off - but practice makes perfect I guess! x

What's your favourite eyeliner?

Benefit Velvet Eyeshadow in 'Bikini Line' Review & Swatch

 

 

This is my second benefit eyeshadow (review on my first one here) & I love them! The quality is lovely, they are so pigmented and last really well and the packaging is cute.

 

This shade is Bikini Line which is a gorgeous shimmery pale yellow/light gold, I's not something I would usually go for but it's really lovely and great for a bit of highlighting too.

 

Have you tried these eyeshadows? What did you think?

 

 

 

YSL Matt & Radiant Pressed Powder Review & Swatch

Hey Lovelies ♥,

 

This YSL powder was on my November wishlist and had been something I had wanted to try for ages! I love my YSL Touche Eclat foundation and the highlighter too so I really wanted to see if this powder matched up to those. I tried searching for reviews online but I couldn't find any anywhere! So I thought sod it and that's when it landed in my basket when doing some christmas shopping online, gawd knows how it got in there! :)

 

 

The packaging on this powder is absolutely gorgeous,  it's all gold and shiney and very hard to photograph I might add!  It comes in a gorgeous little velvet pouch which stops it from scratching. If you have a problem with finger marks then you will hate this compact with a passion! The powder puff also sits in the pouch rather than in the compact which is a little strange (and is probably why I have lost it already!)

 

I got this in shade 2 which is just right for my NC20 skin tone and is about the same colour in my MAC mineralize skin finish which is in light plus (review here) maybe not quite as yellow. It is very lovely to apply and looks so natural and not cakey at all. It doesn't have that chalky look either which is what I find with drugstore powders. 

 

I'd say that this has quite a light to medium coverage and it can be built up nicely. It's a little heavier than my MAC MSF and covers my redness on my cheeks well but it doesn't cover blemishes that brilliantly. The lasting power is quite good too, it doesn't last all day but powder's rarely do on me. I'd say a good 4 or 5 hours before my shiny nose shows through :)

It sheerly mattifys if that makes sense but it doesn't dry out my skin which is a must for me.

As it's quite a soft powder I do find that it does go down rather quickly, I've had this for around a month and there is already a big dent in there!

 

This cost me £29 in the sale which is the most expensive powder I have used, the quality of this powder is lovely but it just depends on how long it lasts as to whether I would repurchase. My MAC mineralize was my HG but I've been using this since I hit pan on that so it will be a contest between the two once this runs out!

 

What's your favourite face powder? ♥

 

Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Hollywood Red

Hey Girls,

 

I got this lipstick recently as I wanted a shade that was pretty close to natural lip shade and this was the closest I could find while hunting around boots (It's like my second home in there) I've never tried any of these lipsticks before but I'm really impressed by this one.

 

 

As you can see you can apply a nice sheer coat which looks really natural or you can really build it up for a bright pop of colour.

I really love the colour of this and it's exactly what I was looking for. I usually apply this lightly just to enhance my natural colour and even that lasts a good few hours. It doesn't dry out my lips either and my lips are prone to a bit of dryness!

 

Overall, I am really impressed by this and would repurchase, I may even purchase a few different colours :)

 

What is your favourite lipstick?

 

NYX Taupe Blush Review & Swatches

Hey Lovelys ♥,

 

I'm sure you have seen reviews on this little blush before but I thought I'd throw my little review into the mix too!

 

I've tried one of the NYX cream blushes before and I loved it! (Read that post here) but I've never tried their powder blushes before this one.
The shade of this blush is perfect for contouring on pale skin. It looks a little shimmery in the picture but it doesnt contain glitter is it nice and matte! I was using the sleek contour kit in light before which I did love but it was a little too muddy/dark for me, but this is just perfect. It's not too orangy and not to muddy, it really does look natural when you apply it. You can also really build this up without it looking cakey.

It's not the most pigmented of blushes but I actually prefer that as it's easier to work with and it doesn't end up looking all blotchy. (I find that the sleek blushes are so pigmented that you have to be so careful when applying!)

The staying powder is quite good but not brilliant, I apply this in the morning and it has pretty much rubbed off by the time I get home but I don't use any primer or setting sprays so those could help!

This costs around £5 and I think its a bargain, really love this and recommend it!

Have you tried any NYX blushes before? ♥

Soap & Glory | Kick Ass Concealer in Light

Hey Lovelies ♥,

So I've got a review on another concealer today!

I really do hate my under eye circles so when ever I see a concealer which seems like it could potentially hide them, that's it, it's coming home with me for a thorough testing!

So, this little kit is a 3 piece camouflaging kit which includes a peachy under eye brightening concealer, a very yellow concealer and a transparent setting powder. The little compact is really handy for travelling, I just chuck it in my bag, and I love that it has a little mirror in the lid too.

How did it perform? Well, my under eye circles are really blue so this peachy concealer does cover them up really well, the colour match is nearly perfect for me. It does have a lovely creamy consistency, a little lighter than the Bobbi brown concealer I'd say but it just doesn't have the staying power unfortunately, even when paired with the setting powder . I've already hit pan with this concealer and I've only had it for a month, maybe not even that so I am a little disappointed. I got my Bobbi brown corrector for Christmas which I really love but the colour match is not as great as this so if I could get the Bobbi brown concealer in a close shade to this it would be just perfect!

Would I repurchase? This is really tricky! I do really love it but you do have to reapply through out the day and you hit pan so quickly that it makes it expensive overall! So for now I'll stick with my Bobbi brown corrector :)

What's your favourite concealer?  ♥

The Body Shop | Honey Bronze Face Gel

Hi Girlies ♥,

So the basics first! I have very dry sensitive skin and when ever I apply fake tan is always go so patchy that I end up having to scrub it off and I'm back to being pale again so it's really not worth it for me :(

A few months back, I think it was a friends birthday or something like that but I ordered this online for half price (£12 reduced to £6) thinking that I would just give it a try. It's a wash off bronzing face gel which is also meant to moisturise your skin at the same time. It contains honey which I love anyways and honey is actually what I use as my daily cleaner (review here if you are curious).

This gel is really lovely and it doesn't irritate or dry my skin out at all which is amazing for me! You can get a nice subtle glow or build it up for a darker look if that's what you fancy. I applied quite a bit to a small section so the picture looks pretty dark! The Gel sinks in pretty quickly and it doesn't feel sticky at all. It doesn't have a dewy effect it's just sort of a soft silky feel.  I think this does moisturise my skin a little which is a positive for me and it does last quite well. I think this would suit all kind of skin types as it's not greasy. I don't apply this every day, just on nights out & it does stay put for the evening. 

I don't think that you don't get much product in the tube for £12 but when its 50% off I think its definitely worth it and I will be repurchasing when mine runs out.

Have you tried this? What did you think?  ♥

Payday Haul

Hey Girlies, 

So i popped out with my boyfriend for a little bit of Christmas shopping on Saturday. Oh my god was it busy!! I ended getting a few goodies for myself too - as it was payday!

 

L-R L'oreal Kids Tangle Tamer - Boots - £2.19

TRES'emme Liquid Gold Argan Oil - £6.99

Tangle Teezer - Boots £10.99

Soap And Glory Glad Hair Day - Boots - £5.50

So, I picked up the Loreal Kids Tangle Tamer which is for kids yes but it still works on adults! And also the Tangle teezer which was on my last wish list, my hair has been getting really tangled recently due to ole windiness outside. I also picked up the Tresemme Liquid Gold hair oil as my last one ran out and I luuuurve this stuff. 

Lastly for my hair I picked up the Soap & Glory Glad Hair Day which is for Full, Frizzy or Fried Hair - sounds like mine! It's meant to detangle, gloss & shine, smooth and strengthen your hair. I used this this morning and it is good! It smells lovely - really fruity and it did do a good job of detangling. This worked really well with my tangle spray and tangle teezer too! No more tangles whoo hoo! (Do i want to say tangled any more??) 

Note: if you have been debating whether to get the tangled tamer - get it!! 

 
 
 

L-R Makeup Bag - Boots £4

Maybelline Fit Me Powder - Boots £5.99

RimmelAcandal Eyes Kohl Eyeliner - Boots £3.99

Maybelline Color Tatoo in 'Permenant taupe' -Boots £4.99

 

Firstly i picked up this cute little bag to chuck all my everyday makeup into, I also picked up the Rimmel Scandal eyes eyeliner in nude which i have wanted for a while now. It really is a nice soft eyeliner and great for my NC20 skin, it really tones down the redness on my waterline. The Fit me powder caught my eye, I got this in shade 125 which is the second lightest. I'm not blown away by this powder if I'm honest as I love my MAC MSFN but this a quarter of the price so i cant really moan.

 

I've seen a lot of posts on the colour tatoo eyeshadows recently and I'm really impressed! I picked it up in permanent taupe and its a nice matt light brown, taupe colour. I find that it's actually perfect for filling in my eyebrows and it lasts literally all day! I will be picking these up in a few other colours - fo sho.

 

 L-R Hair bits - Newlook £1.50 each. Soap and Glory Face Massage Mini Mitt - Boots £4.

Revlon Colorstay Nail Varnish in 'Velvet Rope' £7.99

I really love this colour! Revlon say that this is meant to give a gel-like shine, which i agree with and it dries so quickly. I recommend these, they're lovely to use.

I picked this up as it looks quite gentle which i prefer for my sensitive skin, I haven't used it yet but I'm looking forward to it!

Did you get any goodies at the weekend? ♥