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Review // Morphe 35OM Palette

Posted on Friday, 21 July 2017

Hello lovelies,

I have spent sooo long waiting for the Morphe 35OM palette to come back in stock at BeautyBay and finally I got my hands on it so I thought I'd do a first impressions post.

This palette is an all matte version of the 35OM which is an even bigger sell out! I much prefer a matte eyeshadow look and found that I didn't have many matte palettes so though I'd give this one a go. The burnt out colours are so in at the moment and I've already got so much use out of it.

The colour pay off is absolutely amazing so I think this palette is going to last a really long time. On top of this all of the colours are easily blendable and create some gorgeous looks. I especially love the right hand section of the palette because the orangey/red colours are my favourite.

For only £22.00 this palette is perfect. Morphe do a variety of palettes and I can't wait to try out some of the others.

Has anyone tried this palette or anything else from Morphe? Would love to read about them in the comment section below.

Love B x

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Duty Free Got Me // Revlon Moisture Stay 5

Posted on Wednesday, 26 October 2016

One of the best things about going abroad is shopping in the duty free section. Every time I go I can't help but pick myself up something and this time I went all out.

I've never been a dedicated user of Revlon products but these lipsticks really stood out for me. I loved the idea of having a full set and found the quality of the product looked high. The set came with five of the moisture stay lipsticks as well as a free super lustrous lipstick in the shade 'Blushed'. Altogether the set was around £30 however, the set isn't available in the UK as I brought this in Lanzarote.

Top - bottom: Crimson, Buff, Toffee,

Violet, Dusk and Blushed

The five moisture stay lipsticks definitely do exactly that. Moisturise. They are very glossy on the lips and don't dry the out at all. As they leave a shine on the lips it does mean the colour can be quite sheer on the nude colours. However, the shade is easily build-able. All of the shades are easily wearable for both day and night time looks. My favourite shade is 'Dusk' as it's the type of nude that looks like your own lips just better.

Has anyone else brought anything in duty free recently? I'd love to hear below!

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Maybelline 24 Hour Colour Tattoo // Review

Posted on Thursday, 22 September 2016

Now I'm very late onto this band wagon but I thought I'd give the Colour Tattoo eyeshadows a try! I've heard a lot of other bloggers raving about how well these last so I thought I'd put them both to the test.

Now I'm trying to push the boat out here a bit and start wearing more eyeshadow. I'm fairly lazy and I love the idea of finding a colour that I can quickly swoop onto my eyelid, blend a little and then wa-la. Done. Well look no further, I have found two little pots of gold (literally) that work so well for my early and rushed mornings.

I picked up two in the shades And On Bronze and Eternal Gold. And On Bronze is 100% my fav out of the two as it's more of a day to day wearable shade. Both colours are really pigmented, so it only takes a tiny amount on either a brush or your finger. (I find finger works best for me!) You can build up the colours really easily and like it says on the tin they last a super long time. I wouldn't go as far as 24 hours, because who even wears makeup for that long? But they do stay put.

Has anyone else tried any of these? Let me know below!

Love B x

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Keeping The Brow Game Strong!

Posted on Saturday, 13 August 2016

If there is one thing I would go back and tell the 15 year old me it would 100% be DON'T PLUCK AWAY ALL YOUR EYEBROWS. I know everyone does it, but thin brows are no longer the thing and well... every single photo I find of myself below the age of 18 contains almost non existent eyebrows. *Weeps at the thought*

I have a brow product for almost every achievable look and I love mixing it up depending on how strong I want my brow to look because a night on the town brow and a day in the office brow are two completely different things. (If that makes any sort of sense!!) So here is a list of my top brow products that I seem to reach too more than others! Enjoy!

1. Benefit Gimme Brow - £18.50

First things first, lets talk about how freaking cute the new Benefit eyebrows packaging is! I love their revamp so much. This is by far my favourite brow product but is also the most expensive meaning I do use other cheaper but just as good products. I love how small the applicator is. It shapes my brows perfectly and gives them a fuller look. The applicator gets each individual brow hair which is something I love because nothing is worse than a block brow.

2. Rimmel Brow This Way Kit - £3.99

This kit includes a wax and a powder. I have never used the powder just because I feel it dries out my eyebrows too much and doesn't look as good as the wax. I love using a wax on my eyebrows as I feel it doesn't just give them a fuller and stronger look but also holds them in place well giving them a really good shape. For £3.99 it's a great little kit if you are just starting to fill and shape your brows.

3. KIKO Infinity Eyeshadow in Dark Oak - £5.90

This is probably my least used eyebrow product but I do sometimes use this powder as it's the only one I found that hasn't dried out throughout the day. I find this powder gives my eyebrows a softer and more natural look so I tend to use this if I'm just staying in. I use this with an angled brush to fill in the front of my eyebrows.

4. Primark Eyebrow Gel

This gel is a complete life saver for when you don't have anything on your brows. It's so good at holding my brows in place and keeping any stray hairs at bay! I love how small this product is so I can just pop it into my bag whenever I need it. I can't remember exactly how much it was but I know it was a complete steal.

5. NYX Sculpt and Highlight Brow Contour - £8.00

I am in love with this product. I haven't ever used any other NYX products but I really wanted to find something that would fill and highlight my eyebrows. I love how easy this product is to use and how creamy both parts are. The contour part works so well on my brow bone and leaves them looking so good. I love how small the nib on the end of the sculpting part is. I can easily draw on without making it look too dark or heavy.

6. Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil - £2.99

This was the first ever eyebrow product I brought. For £2.99 this pencil is 100% worth it! I find this works best when the pencil is sharpened because then you can draw on your hairs and shape your brow precisely. They do other colours so you'll be sure to find one that suits you.

What eyebrow products have you been using? I'd love to find more!

Love B x

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Maybelline Master Contour V // Review

Posted on Friday, 22 July 2016

Contouring can be scary. I'm always worried I'll end up having two browny/orange lines down the sides of my face and a super shiny forehead. I've always stuck to using powder contour kits and ones that are quite light but this one is a complete game changer!

Let's chat about the actual look of the product first. I love how chubby the stick itself is. It's not too big so pops into a makeup with ease. I also love the idea of having the contour colour one side and the highlighter the other side. The colours are both really pigmented! I picked up the shade fair! It's £6.99 which is so cheap considering its a duo stick. You can pick it up here from Boots.

It is so creamy and glides on the skin perfectly. It leaves a matte finish which I love because sometimes I find contouring can leave you looking a bit shiny and over the top. As it's so creamy you can blend it in really well because when you first apply I will warn you it can look a bit scary! You can either draw it on where you want then blend with your fingers or do what I do which is use a beauty blender. Either works fine!

Has anyone else tried this product or any other new contour products recently?

Love B x

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KIKO // Pigment Loose Eyeshadow

Posted on Friday, 13 May 2016

*Disclaimer: Be prepared for lots of love heart eye emojis. This is something to rave about*

Loose eyeshadows were always something I tended to stay away from. I always just thought messy. But who knew I could be so wrong... In fact I was so wrong that I have now gone to the complete opposite end of the scale and have become slightly obsessed. (Another make up obsession really isn't what my bank needs!)

I 100% think this KIKO pigment in Cocoa is such a dupe of MAC Pigment Deep Brown. And with over £10 price difference how could you not want this?! The colour pay off is beautifully amazing. It's quite matte in colour and is defo one for a smokey eye. It blends out perfectly. The name of the pigment says it all. It's a really deep dark brown. It can either be used as a dark colour or blended out for a more neutral look.

Anyone else got any pigments they would recommend? Really getting into them lately.

B x

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The Best 'Ultra' Cover And Conceal Secret

Posted on Friday, 29 April 2016

For anyone who may have been living under a rock and haven't heard of Makeup Revolution, get up and go to your nearest Superdrug and buy as many of their gorgeous palettes as you possibly can! *Read the rest of this blog post first ;)* I do own some other Makeup Revolution palettes which I have saved as draft posts so keep an eye out for those!

There are three different shades of palettes. I picked up the shade called Light-Medium as it was a middle of the range mix of different concealer shades. I felt the just Light palette was a bit too wishy washy for my skin tone. The palette comes with 8 different shades which is amazing considering it is only £6! I tend to stick to the same three shades but some of the darker ones would be great for contouring with.

I love how pigmented these concealers are. I use this palette everyday making it a huge essential in my everyday makeup bag. The consistency of the concealer is a lot more creamier than I expected. They don't dry out my skin which is what I was mostly worried about. I find that I do still need to top of my powder to stop the concealer from creasing under my eye area, but as a whole they blend in really well and do exactly what a concealer should do. Cover.

Anyone else tried any Makeup Revolution products?

B x

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KIKO MILANO // Radiant Touch Creamy Stick Highlighter

Posted on Friday, 22 April 2016

Since KIKO opening in Milton Keynes I can't stop myself from popping in and picking up more and more products. Lately my entire makeup bag is pure KIKO and I am loving it! Highlight is something that can either make or break your makeup look. Too much and you can end up looking a little bit like a shiny egg. (My first experience with a power highlight ended up a bit like that) I love a good highlight on my cheek bones. With an unfortunate chubby cheek thing going on, a little contour and highlighter never goes a miss with me!

This highlighter is so creamy and easy to apply. I do still apply this to a brush just because I feel it can leave a bit of an obvious line on my face if I don't blend it in enough. Luckily for me it is definitely quite a subtle shimmer on the tops of the cheek bones which I prefer. I feel this would be a great highlighter for you to start off with if you are a beginner. The lasting power of this highlighter is also something I am really impressed with. I feel like when I apply it in the morning I don't need to retouch throughout the day. (100% a good highlight for a night out!)

KIKO do two shades. I picked up the colour GOLD. I felt like the ROSE colour was too pink for my complexion and looked more like a cream blush. You can pick it up here. I think for £8.50 it is a real steal.

Anyone else tried any KIKO products?

B x

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Keepin' Those Cheeks Flushed

Posted on Friday, 15 April 2016

Urban Decay are renown for their palettes and this one does not disappoint. I picked up this one quite a while back when I went to Paris and have used it so much ever since. I find it so handy to have a tri of three all in one place. It contains a blush, highlighter and bronzer for your face and cheeks. With four different pallets there is a shade for everyone to enjoy. You can pick them up for £23.50 from the Urban Decay website or some selected stores.

I picked up the Naked Flushed in Strip. Compared to the others I would say this one has a much darker mauve pink blush with no glitter or metallic look too it which is what I prefer in a blush like this. The pigment of this blush is insane. You hardly have to sweep your brush to get enough to cover both cheeks which is really good as you can build up the colour more and more.

The highlighter is a dream. It makes you cheekbones all glowy and beautiful. It has undertones of gold in this highlighter which reflects beautifully in the light. I love nothing more than a highlighted cheek.

The bronzer I would say is a tad too dark for my complexion but by being careful I can defo make it work. *Inserts wide eye emoji* I would say this would be a lot more suited to a more tanned skin tone and as I sometimes fake tan this one does work for me on nights out!

Anyone else tried any of the other Flushed pallets?

B x

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Super Sleek // Blush Review

Posted on Saturday, 9 April 2016

Blushes are one of those things I have way too many off, yet still I can't stop myself from buying more. Sleek are such a high quality yet affordable brand that I have quickly become obsessed with. *Insert heart eyed emoji* The only place I have seen Sleek to been sold as a brand is Superdrug. Let me know in the comments if you know anywhere else in the UK that you can get hold of Sleek!

Lets just start off with how the packaging of these products really truly represents the brands name. They are so sleek. I love how simple and practical they are. Plus, a mini mirror is always handy!!! The pigment of these blushes are insane. You only need a tiny swipe on your brush which means they last for so long. 100% worth the money considering they are only £4.49!

Shade- Flushed

This was the first shade I picked up from Sleek. I was looking for a new pink blush that wasn't too much for my pale complexion. As the name suggests it does make you cheeks look naturally flushed and rosey. It has a deep pink in comparison to most light pinks I normally wear. It has a matte finish on my face which I love as it means I can use highlighter without feeling super sparkly!

Shade- Pomegranate

The pigment of this shade is insane. It leaves a metallic pink/purple finish which I love. I love that this colour leans more towards being a purple shade as I'm a sucker for anything purple. The metallic finish isn't for everyone and it can be quite shocking when you first apply so you do need to make sure you only use a small amount and build it up so the pigment doesn't clog in one place! (My 1st proper tip YAY)

Shade- Rose Gold

This shade is by far my favourite out of the three. Rose gold as a colour is beautiful and this blush recreates it amazingly! This shade has been said to be a dupe for NARS Orgasm blush and as much as I'd love to say it does I would like to point out it is Orgasm is more pink and less golden than this shade. I love the golden tinge this leaves on my face. You definitely don't need too use any highlighter with this product!

Has anyone used any other products from Sleek? Let me know below!

B x

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KIKO // Unlimited Stylo

Posted on Friday, 1 April 2016

KIKO is one of those brands I have wanted to try out for ages but never got round too actually taking the plunge and ordering something. However, some real good news happened this week, the new KIKO store in Milton Keynes finally opened its doors and it had the best offer ever! Buy three products, get three more for free. *Insert heart eyed emoji*

Of course if you've had a quick scroll down you can see this post is just about one of the products I picked up. That's because I haven't yet got round to trying out all my other ones, so as the weeks go on you will be seeing a lot more KIKO posts on my blog! Sorry in advance!

This lipstick is from the Unlimited Stylo range and I picked up the shade 13- Cocoa. This is a dark nude with purple/brown undertones. I find the purple/brown undertones really make this lipstick a bit more than just a nude for me. It's very easy to wear in terms of the colour. It's holding power is incredible. It claims to have 8 hours wear, which I totally agree with! It's a semi matte finish meaning it can be a little drying on the lips, but nothing a bit of vaseline won't fix. The packaging of this lipstick is real nice. It's shiny and classy and I love that!

I am in love with this lipstick and have been wearing it all week. I 100% recommend it and will defo be going back to purchase some more! Anyone else tried any KIKO products? Let me know below!

B x

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L'Oréal Paris // Infallible

Posted on Friday, 4 March 2016

L'Oréal Paris have quickly became my favourite drugstore make up brand. The infallible range was such a big hype and since then they have released another infallible sculpting range. (Watch this space for more on that in the future.) I instantly fell in love with everything in the range and managed to buy all (I think) of the products and have been testing them out for the past month.

1. Infallible Fixing Mist 100ml - £7.99

Anyone who loves the Urban Decay setting spray will love this product! It does exactly what it says on the tin and without making your face feel cakey or sticky and for under £10. Result. I mainly use this on nights out which to be honest is a real tester for a product! I find my makeup lasts hours longer and doesn't flake or rub off at all. It doesn't use a lot of product either, I tend to use two sprays across my forehead and then the middle of my face. 100% recommend this.

2. Infallible 24H foundation - £9.99

For anyone who noticed in the really bad quality photo I have uploaded (I promise I will invest in a good camera soon, sit tight!) you can see I have two of the foundations. This is purely for the fact that I couldn't find a colour that suited my skin tone so I mix two colours together. These are Vanilla and Natural Rose. This foundation is very high coverage and I use it mainly when I am going out or know I won't have any time in the day to top up my makeup purely because it lasts for so long! The foundation blends so well into my skin and leaves a velvet/matte type of look on my skin. This definitely isn't a dewy look kinda foundation but it does leave a very flawless look!

3. Infallible Primer Matte Base - £7.99

I've always been dubious about primers and whether they actually work or not but lately my skin has been quite bad and oily so I decided to invest in a matte version to stop my skin from glowing! I have noticed a massive difference since using this product. It 100% preps my skin for my foundation and mattifies my skin to stop my foundation looking cakey. The only thing I wish was different is the size of the tube. It is quite small for something I use everyday :(

4. Infallible Matte Foundation - £7.99

A matte foundation is a must. The coverage from this product is amazing. It covers my blemishes and redness so well and doesn't dry out areas such as around my nose at all. It reduces any shine on my face and applies so easily. If I don't want to use it all over my face I do sometimes just use it as a concealer to stop any oily shine from going on!

Anyone else tried anything from the range?

B x

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Budget makeup // Primark Matte Lip Crayon

Posted on Friday, 19 February 2016

Being a student means expensive high end makeup is something only the future holds. One day, maybe when I don't have to live off of pot noodles and tins I can spend my money on the things that really matter in my life. Beauty. However, during the poor season I have found some of the greatest dupes ever and my latest discovery is one for the books.

Primark. A.k.a a crazy jumble sale (if you are from Northampton... maybe some of you have amazing ones like the Oxford street one!) I was always dubious about trying their makeup just because I thought how could a £2 lip crayon be good? But it is. It's really good.

I picked up three shades. One is a wine/deep red colour, another is a purple toned nude and the last one is a bright orangey/red. One of the first things that struck me when I spotted these was the fact they are matte. I instantly thought 'Oh god they're gonna be so dry and make my lips hate me' but they totally surprised me and didn't do this at all! I mean, yes, course they are a bit drying on the lips but what matte lipstick isn't? I find applying a bottom layer of lip balm really helps stop these lip crayons from flaking off during the day.

In terms of colour pigment and hold they are beautifully pigmented and are so true to the shades shown on the lids! They hold for a few hours but do need a quick top up every so often. The shape of the crayon is really handy as well, it means you don't have to apply a lip liner first because you can just use the thin end.

Over all I am super impressed with these three lip crayons. They aren't cheap or tacky at all and for the price they are really quite incredible! Below I have swatched the colours. As they don't have names I'm sure you can see which one is which!

Any of you lovelies tried anything from the Primark beauty range?

B x

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L'Oreal Paris Lipsticks // Review

Posted on Thursday, 28 January 2016

L'Oreal Paris makeup is on top at the moment. Anyone who follows their instagram page will know exactly what I'm on about! I never really used any of their products until last year when the oh so famous La Palette Nude was released!

I have now become a huge drugstore fan girl and L'Oreal Paris are up their with my all time favs Rimmel London. The other day I was drawn in by Boots 3 for 2 offer. (Gets me EVERY time!!!) I picked up three of their Colour Riche Lipsticks.

1. Oud Obsession

I have actually spoken about this one in my winter reds blog post! I love this colour so much. It's more of a browny red which is what I prefer for my complexion. I love how pigmented this lipstick is. As it isn't a matte lipstick it does need topping up now and then.

2. Beige A Nu

This is such a pretty pink nude colour. It looks a lot lighter on my lips than it does in the swatch below! I don't own many pink nudes compared to brown nudes but I have really fallen in love with this one. It's very creamy on the lips so doesn't stay on long but it is super pigmented again so you can't fault it!

3. Préliminare

I freaking love this lipstick with all my heart. I have a slight obsession with purple lipsticks and this one just screams sass when I wear it. The pigment is unbelievable and unlike the others I feel it lasts a lot longer on my lips!

Top to bottom:

Oud Obsession

Beige A Nu

Préliminare

Any L'Oreal loves you've found?

B x

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Would you rather... // Beauty Edition

Posted on Thursday, 21 January 2016

I thought this year I would mix up my blog posts a little bit. Instead of the normal beauty review posts I thought having a few chatty posts throughout the year would be nice. So grab a seat boo's this is gonna be a rambley one.

Beauty tags are always fun to read and I find it interesting what other bloggers have to say. So, to kickstart this switch up I thought I'd do the Would You Rather Beauty Edition. I know that there are a few different ones online but this is the one I most recently saw being shared on my bloglovin' page!

1. Would you rather go out with messy hair and nice makeup or nice hair and no makeup?

100% messy hair and nice makeup. I do this already... I love a messy bun! I much prefer spending time doing my makeup than my hair because my hair NEVER goes right.

2. Would you rather shave your eyebrows off or have your eyelashes fall out?

This is so hard because I love my eyebrows and eyelashes! But, seen as you can more easily fix your eyebrows by drawing them on, I'd rather shave them off. Imagine having no eyelashes??? The amount of stuff you'd get in your eyes would drive me insane.

3. Would you rather be forced to shop at MAC or Sephora for the rest of your life?

Sephora is basically the mothership of makeup. I love loads of different brands that Sephora sell. Even though it's a lot easier to find a MAC store in the UK, I would rather Sephora for the rest of my life.

4. Would you rather wear the lipgloss/lipliner look or have an 80's perm?

I have naturally crazy curly hair so I would never ever get a perm. I know some people do the lipgloss with lip liner look. I think if you combine a very pigmented gloss and light lip liner it can actually look alright!

5. Would you rather leave the house with an obvious foundation line or over done blush?

This is probably the hardest question yet because both look absolutely ridiculous... I would have to go with the over done blush. Sometimes you can pull off a rosy red cheek! I think an obvious foundation line is one of the first things someone notices and no one likes the orange line!

6. Would you rather wear MC hammer pants or biker shorts?

The hammer pants of course. MC hammer pants can be pulled off way easier than biker shorts. Who even wears biker shorts except bikers?! I think in the summer MC hammer pants can kinda work!

7. Would you rather have a bad orange spray tan or weird tan lines that can't be covered?

I've actually experience both of these. Woops! I'd go for the bad spray tan. Tan lines can last for months and a spray tan can last for a week or so!

8. Would you rather have a bad hair cut or bad hair colour?

Bad hair cuts have happened many times before and so have bad hair colours. I'd go for the hair cut as it can grow out or you could always pop it up with bobby pins or hair ties. Bad hair colour can last longer and be way more damaging for your hair which isn't worth it!

9. Would you rather have Youtube or Twitter taken away forever?

This is a tough one because I spend a massive amount of my time tweeting and communicating with other bloggers but also supporting and watching Youtubers. I'd have to go with Youtube as Twitter is such an important social media site for my blogging and has been a place where I have become part of a community with other bloggers!

10. Would you rather give up using makeup brushes or using mascara?

Makeup brushes for sure! I used to apply makeup all the time with just my hands or makeup sponges. Not exactly the most professional way I know, but what's a full face of makeup with mascara?! I know you could use fake eye lashes but no one needs to be doing that everyday!

Leave any of your answers to these below! I love reading them!

B x

1. Urban Decay Naked Ultra Nourishing Lip Gloss

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Lip lovin' // Review

Posted on Friday, 15 January 2016

I love all things lips. Lip glosses, lipsticks, lip stains, you name it, I love it! My absurd collection of lip glosses has gotten a bit out of hand recently so whilst having a huge clear out I thought I'd show you five of my best lip gloss/stain products. (Both high end and drug store)

This lip gloss definitely stands by its name. It is so nourishing on the lips and doesn't dry them out one bit. However, I do find the lipgloss to be a bit sticky on the lips. (Which is a nightmare in the wind when you have long hair!) The colour is what really makes me love this lipgloss. It's a very subtle red shade that really makes my lips shine. The gloss is £14.50 and the one I own is called "Beso".

2. Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet

I'm not sure this would be considered as a lipgloss but I wouldn't call it a lipstick so it's going in this post! I love this bold colour so much. It's so vibrant and playful and looks lovely on the lips. The matte finish is what makes me love this lipgloss. I am a sucker for matte lip products and this one doesn't budge! The lipgloss is £8.99 and I own the colour "Peach Club".

3. Collection Cream Puff

This one is very similar to the Bourjois one in terms of texture and finish. Again, it is a matte colour but does need a few coats on the lips to build up a more bold and lasting colour. I love the nude colour of this product as I feel it's very everyday wearable. This one is only £2.99 and I have the colour "Fairy Cake."

4. Rimmel London Apocalips

Anyone who knows me knowns that my favourite drug store brand at the moment is Rimmel London. Their Apocalips took the bloggersphere by storm when they were first released. This lipgloss is super pigmented and lasts for ages on my lips. I love this colour as again it's a nude colour that is like my lips but better! This is only £6.49 and I own the shade "Celestial".

5. Clarins Gloss Prodige Intense Shine & Colour

What I really love about this lipgloss is the gel texture it leaves on the lips which isn't sticky at all. Like the name suggests it does leave a very intense colour on the lip which is perfect for me as I love a pigmented product. This gloss also acts as a balm on the lips and doesn't dry them out at all, even after a full day of wearing it. The gloss is £18.00 and I have the shade "Raspberry".

From top to bottom: Bourjois Rouge Velvet Edition in Peach Club, Clarins Gloss Prodige Intense Shine & Colour in Raspberry, Collection Cream Puff in Fairy Cake, Urban Decay Naked Ultra Nourishing Lip Gloss in Beso and Rimmel London Apocalips in Celestial.

Any lip glosses you've been loving? Leave comments below.

B x

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Review // MUA Heaven & Earth

Posted on Monday, 21 December 2015

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a sucker for a bargain and MUA make up is one of my guilty pleasures. The drugstore brand is only sold in Superdrug in the UK but they do also have their own website that you can order from here. (I'm not sure if they do worldwide shipping or if they are sold in other countries!)

I own some other MUA products and recently mentioned one of their brushes in my favourite brushes post which is linked here if you'd like to take a look! I've heard lots of bloggers rave about their palettes so I finally got round to purchasing one. I brought the Heaven & Earth palette and it was only £4.

The palette comes with 12 different shades, all of which are shimmery. I'm very fussy with eyeshadow as I find that some can be very harsh on the eyelid and don't blend in enough and end up looking very blotchy. However, these have a very soft and blend-able texture which is what I love the most about this palette. As the name suggests, the palette contains very natural looking browns, nudes and bronze colours.

Any MUA palette recommendations? Leave your comments below.

B xxx

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Christmas! // Best Of Beauty Advent Calendars 2015

Posted on Sunday, 22 November 2015

Hello lovelies, I love this time of the year when it comes to blogging. Nothing is better than reading other bloggers Christmas buys, recipes and outfits. This year I will be taking part in the twelve days of Christmas between the 12th and the 24th of December so keep your eyes peeled for that! I'll be sharing a variety of different blog posts such as budget buys, present ideas, baking ideas and make up tutorials!

I know as a blogger that you guys love beauty advent calendars! They are so exciting to open up and find a miniature sized product. (Cute!!!!) I'll be sharing with you my personal top 3 favourites.

Tanya Burr Deck the Halls Christmas Beauty Calendar- £25

Tanya Burr's whole Christmas range is to die for including this amazing calendar! I'm so glad she brought one of these out because I love everything she's brought out so far. The design of the product is very Tanya Burr style which I find it beautiful. I brought mine from Superdrug so will be writing an in depth post after Christmas when I have opened all the doors! The calendar is a 12 day one which means you could either wait till the 12th to start or alternate what days you open it. (Not that my patience would allow me to wait.)

Benefit Party Poppers Advent Calendar- £34.50

I am obsessed with Benefit products, so of course this will be in my top 3! This gorgeous calendar is such a good deal for the products you get. Again, it is a 12 day calendar so it would be up to you when you would open it! Everything inside is well known, popular Benefit products which I find such a good idea as I would use them for travel minis! (Everyone loves a good travel sized product!)

Ciate Mini Mani Month- £49

I cannot express how good this calendar is for its value! For £49 you get 24 Ciate nail polishes and to top it all off they are miniature sized! Personally, I actually prefer a miniature nail polish, especially a high end branded one! I find I never ever finish a full sized nail polish and it also gives me a chance to use colours I wouldn't normally go for without feelings like I'm wasting a whole pot!

Any recommended advent calendars I could get my mittens on!? Leave them below!

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Brushes // Top 5

Posted on Friday, 4 September 2015

I never used to be fussed about using brushes when I first started using makeup. Other than a big fluffy brush for powder I didn't own a huge collection like I do now, but since my first set of Eco-Tools brushes I got when I was 16 I have been obsessed.

I love having a nose at other beauty bloggers favourite brushes so thought it would only be right to do my own top 5. Now, I don't have the most luxurious brushes as I am a student who unfortunately has to budget her whole life! I am a huge drugstore fan and love finding a cheap alternative that works just as well.

1. Sephora Collection - Classic Mineral Powder Brush
This was my first ever high end make up brush that I brought when I went away to Paris and it has been my go to foundation brush ever since. I love this brush to pieces and use it every single day. It is a great multi tasking brush that I mainly use to apply dewy foundation. It blends so easily and is so soft. One of the best things I find with this brush is it doesn't leave any bristles on the face when using.

2. No 7 - Concealer Brush
Unfortunately I can't find any of the No 7 brushes online so I can't link them onto this post but these brushes came in a set. (Hence the funky patterned handle) I think this brush was originally an eye shadow brush but I feel it works so well as a brush to blend in my liquid concealer. It isn't the softest brush in the world but for a drugstore buy I find this brush is a staple in my daily routine.

3. Real Techniques - Contour Brush
I recently caved in to the Real Techniques hype and I am so glad I did! Unfortunately, I was unable to find the brush as a single brush but have linked above the set of core brushes which is what I purchased. I love the size and shape of this brush. It fits perfectly on my cheek bones and is firm enough to define and highlight without being too fluffy and soft.

4. No 7 - Fluffy Eye shadow Brush
This brush is amazing for blending in eye shadows. The only thing I would wish this brush would do better is be softer. However, for the price I payed (Below £10 if I remember correctly) it does its job and it does it well.

5. MUA - E7 Eyebrow Brush
For £1.50 this brush is amazing!!! I use it all the time to do my eyebrows. It's a very sturdy brush which works best for me. It's very small and angled which gives me good precision and holds enough product to do my eyebrows quickly which is fab for my 15 minutes I have to do my makeup in the morning!

Leave your favourite brushes below! I'm always on the hunt for more to try out:)

B x