Urban Decay Naked 2 // Review

Hello lovelies!

I've been meaning to do this post for a crazy long time but just never got round to it! I was originally going to do a first impressions, but after using this palette constantly for the past six months I thought I'd switch it up and do a full review!

I've always had so much love for Urban Decay and was desperate to get my hands on one of their palette's. I opted for the 'Naked 2' which is available HERE for £39.50. It comes with 12 shades that includes both matte and shimmer finishes. It also has a doubled ended brush called 'Good Karma shadow/crease' and is exclusive to this palette. I absolutely love this brush and actually use it all the time!

Swatches 1.

Swatches 2.

From the swatches its already quite clear to see that they are really pigmented and from the photo above I only swiped the shade once. On top of this they blend beautifully. I find I use a fluffy brush to blend out and only have to use a small amount of colour. I've already been using this palette for about half a year and haven't touched pan on any of the shades yet! Amazing.

 The only colour I find a bit pointless in this palette is the first shade called 'Foxy'. It's a banana type shade which I love but it just doesn't show up much on my skin tone. However, saying this I do find this one to be really good for a matte base colour or if you want a more natural look on your eyes.

My absolute favourite colour in the palette has got to be 'Chopper'. It's a beautiful sparkly copper colour and I always find myself going back to this shade and doing an orangey/copper look.

This palette is so versatile. With such a range of different colours I can do smokey eyes, copper eyes and even some purple. I definitely recommend this if you're new to makeup as a kind of beginning high end palette because it's so easy to apply and doesn't leave a lot of fall under the eyes.

I can't wait to get my hands on some more Urban Decay make-up. Let me know in the comments your favourite palette at the moment!

Love B x

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Keepin' Those Cheeks Flushed

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

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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L'Oréal Paris // Infallible

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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Lip lovin' // Review

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)

1. Urban Decay Naked Ultra Nourishing Lip Gloss

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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