Latest beauty bits

Hello my loves,

Here are some make-up bits I purchased recently..

I've needed some concealer for a while, and a couple of youtubers had recommended the Lasting Perfection Concealer by Collection, so as it was reasonably priced and I didn't own anything from the brand I decided to try it. I got the shade number 2, Light, and I found the consistency to be quite thick and high coverage which is great for both under the eyes and any blemishes. It does dry very fast so you need to work quickly after applying and immediately blend out but it does blend well, most effectively with a finger in my opinion. It stays put for a long time and looks flawless all day without creasing or settling into fine lines. I would re-purchase this .

While purchasing the above concealer i noticed the Illuminating Touch Brightening Concealer also by Collection, I thought this might be better for the under-eye area so I got the shade number 1, Naked. I really don't like this at all, it has a little brush at the top and you twist the bottom of the tube to click product through to the brush which is typical of the illuminators you find usually, but you have to twist for what feels like an eternity to get any concealer coming through! When you do get some on your skin its very pink undertoned and looks unnatural on the skin, it also doesn't illuminate so I wouldn't re-purchase this.

A product I really wanted to try was the Loreal Lumi Magique Pure Light Primer as I heard it was a dupe for Macs Strobe Cream from a youtube guru. I really like this, you wouldn't wear it alone all over your face as it is very illuminating and you would risk looking shiny but under foundation or bb cream it gives a lovely glow and is very hydrating too. You could also use this as a highlighter on the cheekbones, browbone, cupids bow and down your nose if you wanted to wear it on a bare face and your skin needed a boost. You only need half a pump at most for your whole face so a little goes a long way, and I definitely will be re-purchasing.

For days when I want a more matte finish I bought Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder, does what it says on the tin and keeps you shine free for ages. Also if you use it on top of your blusher/ bronzer/contour it helps to blend any harsh lines. I bought translucent as I didn't want to add any colour so I can't comment on the shade matching my skintone but I like the product and I would probably re-purchase but I reckon it'll last a long time after using a few times the rimmel emblem on the powder hasn't altered at all.

Lastly I had been wanting some nude lip products, and came across two from Rimmel, the first is a lipstick from their Moisture Renew line called 'to nude or not to nude' and the shade is a pretty pink undertoned nude with shimmer. The finish is lovely and creamy and it feels hydrating too, the only downside to the moisturising lipsticks are the staying power.

Secondly was a product which I had heard of but I didn't own any so I was excited to try, Rimmel Colour Rush in 710 Drive Me Nude, its a tinted lipbalm in crayon form, and when it's running down you just twist the bottom to reveal more product. I really love these, easy to apply, good colour pigmentation and surprising staying power. I will definitely be buying more of the colours from Rimmels range of lip crayon balms and trying these has encouraged me to try some similar ones from other brands too.

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Revlon by Marchesa 3D Nail Art Jewel Appliques

These aren't your typical nail wraps, they look very luxurious and come in some beautiful designs. I have the teal 'flocked' design called silk rosette, and the red jewelled design called evening garnet. 

They come with a file and cuticle stick for application and 18 appliques which was a tad disappointing considering you have ten fingers/thumbs! And so wearing one on each nail would leave you short the next time you wanted to wear one on each nail! 20 would've been better although 4 me who will only be wearing one on my ring fingers with polish on the rest it isn't a big deal. 

To apply all you do is start with a clean and dry nail, peel off an appropriate sized applique for the nail you want to apply it to, and stick it on your nail. The end will overhang the nail which u then fold down over the tip and file away the excess! I found them to be very easy to apply and they stayed on all night with the ends just beginning to lift the next morning, to remove simply peel off! They won't last a long time particularly with lots of handwashing, but for a night out they are ideal and I will enjoy using these in the future.

Until next time my loves 

Xx

Top 5 Beauty Vloggers

TOP 5 BEAUTY VLOGGERS

Hello my loves, 

For the past year or so I have been watching quite a few beauty vloggers on Youtube, and I have learnt tonnes of tips and tricks for makeup application and new looks to try out. I wanted to share with you my top 5 girls so you can get some inspiration and learn some tricks along the way :) 

 

Shannon Harris

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Nicole Guerriero

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Lauren Curtis

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Jaclyn Hill

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Carli Bybel

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There are other gurus I watch but these girls stand out because not only are they amazing at what they do, but they come across so down to earth and like they could just be your friend talking to you and that encourages me to keep watching :)

Until next time my loves

Xx

December Glossybox

Hello my loves,

Look at the December installment, loving the festivity!

Details of the contents:

Beautiful Movements Cosmetics, Nude Lip Gloss

This is from the beauty range by Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt. Its a lovely non-sticky consistency but after drinking with it on it isn't very long lasting, the shade is a lovely nude however and would suit alot of skintones. 

Wilkinson Sword Intuition Naturals Razor

This is very big and would only be able to be used on the legs, as I use hair removal cream to avoid knicks on my dry skin I will probably give this to a family member.

Maybelline New York Volum' Express Colossal Smokey Eye Mascara

I was excited to try this as I usually stick with my trusty Maxfactor mascara, the wand is very big, and I applied 2 coats, I  would say it works well to provide a thickening effect. I will probably try using this in conjunction with my Maxfactor one which is primarily for lengthening.

Seche Nail Lacquer in Precious

This is a lovely salmon pink colour with blue shimmer which you can see in different lights, it applies smoothly but isn't particularly long lasting I would say a couple of days. 

Yin Yang Skincare Rich Skin Food

This is an organic formula for sensitive skin, the consistency is thick and creamy but it does sink in well and left my skin feeling soft and hydrated. The only thing i'm not sold on is the scent..very floral and strong, which was quite off-putting but did disappear within an hour or so.

Until next time my loves

Xx

November Glossybox

Hello my loves

This month I received my first Glossybox! If you aren't familiar this is a monthly subscription where you pay £12.95 per month and receive 5 products, sample size usually, and it gives you the opportunity to try them out before deciding to purchase the full size. You fill out a questionnaire at the time of setting up your subscription so they can determine what you may like and then whatever you receie each month is a total surprise, it's like your birthday every month!

This is what it looks like when it arrives

Inside you get a card with a brief explanation of each products' use and details of the full size price.

I LOVE this spray and will definitely re-purchase as painting my nails is so frustating waiting forever for them to dry and then they go and smudge anyway! I painted a coat, sprayed the product onto them and after 60 seconds the paint was completely dry! For best results I would probably spray after each coat if applying more than one.

This eyeshadow is a gorgeous shade, perfect for the inner corner and under eyebrow as well as all over the lid as it is a neutral but with some shimmer and it is so pigmented. I'll use this alot with so many makeup looks. 

The vichy life serum is more of a cream than a serum which was a tad confusing but felt silky to apply none the less, i probably wouldn't buy the full size as it's quite expensive and didn't impress ne enough for the price.

This handcream didn't impress me, the smell isn't something I would normally go for, sickly and chocolately, and I didn't see or feel any inprovement to my skins texture. 

This product works well and made my skin much smoother, i possibly wouldn't repurchase only because I think a normal moisturiser would work just as well for me as i don't suffer with terribly dry feet, but i will enjoy using this throughout the winter months as a more intense treatment to avoid dry skin after being clad in boots and socks as the weather gets even colder. 

I can't wait to see what i receive in my December Glossybox, stay tuned for the next unboxing and review.

Until next time my loves 

Xx