February JolieBox

Hello Sweetie Pies. I hope you have all been having a fab weekend. Damn I can't wait for summer to come along. Sunshine is goooooooooooooood!! Today I have a post for you with my first impressions of my February JolieBox. This box 'Nice and Natural from top to toe ...'

Although the products arrived in their usual beauty box inside the box was also this pouch containing the products. It's a nice touch and handy to keep things in.

Left To Right: Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain in Forever Pink, Link :), Lavera Basis Sensitive Organic Hand Cream, Link :), Macadamia Deep Repair Masque, Link :)

Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain in Forever Pink

The Information:

An all-natural, multi-purpose stain that adjusts its colour to your mood and temperature. A long lasting colour for lips and cheeks. A non-drying product that flatters your skin's undertone. Olive butter, avocado butter and wild rose wax soothe and soften lips. Rose flower wax and beeswax nourish and moisturise.

Application To Lips:

Place the tip of the product directly onto the lips and apply the desired amount of the product.

Application To Cheeks:

Apply product directly to cheek and blend with a blending brush or foundation brush.

Tip:

Apply product to one cheek at a time and blend immediatly.

Swatched Onto Hand

Swatched Onto Lips

I hope you can tell from the swatch on my hand that the centre is a light pink, but around the edges it has a light purple outline. I wondered if this would look odd on the lips so I tried it. The purple does not really show up in this photo. On my lips it came across a soft, very natural pink with a very slight purple undertone. It gradually went a slightly more vibrant pink, but nothing shocking. Do not go by the colour of this stain as it looks very coral. It is actually a very nice lip balm. I haven't tried it on my cheeks yet as I wasn't wearing any make-up when I took this photo.

Lavera Basis Sensitive Organic Hand Cream ~ £3.75 From Amazon

The Information:

An organic hand cream with shea butter and almond extracts.

This is not a thick formula. It has quite a different scent to most hand creams, but I like it. I think it's due to the almond extracts. It's a bit sweet like marzipan.

Macadamia Deep Repair Masque ~ £25.94 for 250ml

The Information:

This ultra-conditioning hair masque will rebuild damaged hair for improved shine and elasticity.

Application:

Apply a generous amount to the length and ends of your hair when wet and comb through. Allow up to 7 minutes of penetration before rinsing.

I am really confused as on the information card that came with this month's JolieBox it says full size, but this is obviously just sample size?

 Left To Right: Kimia Rejuvenating Facial System, Link :), Taaj Himalaya Micellar Water, Link :)

Kimia Rejuvenating Facial System ~ £74.00 for 30/100ml

The Information:

Kimia Exquisite All Natural Face Oil is based on a unique selection of the purest and most potent natural oils, sourced from around the world and carefully blended in a process developed through advanced research. While some of these ingredients combine to stimulate rejuvenation of the skin cells, others have cleansing, refining and nourishing properties. The Kimia oil-based serum is the dynamic element of the system that stimulates this active and continuous cell renewal.

These effects are activated and enhanced by Kimia Hydra-activator, a hydra-based formula that creates a synergistic effect when applied with the oil, increasing the absorption of the oil into the skin and accelerating the removal of dead cells, and leaving your skin velvety smooth with a non-greasy feel and look.

The Kimia Hydra-activator contains refined extracts of Lady’s Mantle. This special plant produces its own drops of moisture – so-called celestial water – and was renowned in ancient times for its magical powers. For centuries it was used in alchemy, a process believed to turn any compound into pure gold – the Kimia Glow. 

Application:

Kimia Exquisite Rejuvenating Face System is quickly absorbed into your skin, leaving a perfect base for applying makeup and any other products. To guarantee optimal effect and the magic 'Kimia Glow', the Kimia Exquisite Rejuvenating Face System should be used twice daily, first thing in the morning and last thing at night.

 

Step 1

After cleansing and toning your skin, take six or more drops of Kimia Exquisite All Natural Face Oil and gently pat onto the whole of your face, gently massaging the entire area in upward and outward movements.

 

Step 2

Spray six pumps of Kimia Hydra-activator into your hand and apply to the whole of your face, ensuring full coverage. Gently massage upwards and outwards until absorbed.

The amounts of oil and activator used may be increased or decreased depending on your personal skin type. You can also choose to increase the dosage and the frequency of use for an extra boost and that unique Kimia Glow. You should always apply one spray of the Activator to one drop of oil.

I was a little disappointed to receive this product purely because I already tried this when I reveived this in my September GlossyBox. Please see that post here. My thoughts on this system are in my October Empties post here. Because I have already tried this product I would rather have tried the RMK Cleansing Oil that some people received. 

Taaj Himalaya Micellar Water ~ £9.66 for 500ml on Amazon

The Information:

An antioxidant and tonic make-up remover that will revitalise and purify skin.

This smells very clean and herbally. I am on the lookout for a decent make-up remover so I am looking forward to trying this.

So now onto my overall thoughts. There is nothing that I don't like the look of in this box, but I am a little gutted that I have a repeated product. Although it's from another beauty box that I am subscribed to it may be something for companies that supply beauty boxes to note. Just a quick check on my blog and it may have been noticed that I have already reviewed this so it would have been better to send me the alternative product. Also putting full size next to the macadamia product information on the inserted card is a bit misleading as the sachet is obviously not full size. I was not overwhelmed by this month's box, but I do like the lip/cheek stain and I am looking forward to trying the make-up remover.

Here is a link to the JolieBox website for those wanting more information, Link :)

So what products did you receive in your JolieBox this month? Did you like them?

Love to you all

NOTD: I'm Feeling Blue

Hi All. I feel sweet because the sun is shining. I love that summer feeling. I have a NOTD post for you today. I am not in a mood or sad, but I am feeling blue.

Barry M Nail Paint (291)

I firstly applied one coat of my Rimmel base coat. I then applied two coats of Barry M Nail Paint (291), followed by one coat of my Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat. As I have said before I love Barry M Nail Paints as they apply well, are very opaque and the paint lasts for about a week on me as long as I apply my top coat. My Nail Paint only has a number and no name, but on the website 291 is shade Cobalt Blue. It looks like the same Nail Paint so here is a Link :) This product retails at £2.99 which is such great value.

Have you found any great nail shades lately? Are you into blues?

Love to you all

 

January 2012 Empties

Hello you sweet people. It's the weekend, yay! I get a bit excited when the sun is out if you can't tell :) I am so sorry it's later than I wanted it to be, but here is my post on the products I used up in January and my thoughts on them.

Face

Left To Right: No7 Radiance Revealed Exfoliator, Link :), Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spritzer, Link :), No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum, Link :), Yon-Ka Vital Defense, Link :), Korres Wild Rose 24-Hour Moisturiser SPF 6, Link :), Lierac Creme Mesolift Anti-Aging Radiance, Link :)

No7 Radiance Revealed Exfoliator ~ £8.00 for 75ml

The Information:

No7 Radiance Revealed Exfoliator contains a special blend of different sized exfoliating particles, this light and gentle facial exfoliator deeply clenses, helps promote cell renewal and refines pores, leaving skin soft, smooth, energised and glowing with health. No7 Radiance Revealed Exfoliator contains natural fruit acids to brighten skin, plus conditioning pro-vitamin B5.

Application:

 

Once or twice a week, gently massage a small amount into cleansed, damp skin, avoiding the delicate eye area. Wash away thoroughly with warm water. Avoid direct contact with eyes. If product gets into the eyes rinse well with water immediately.

 

I have been using this product twice a week. The granules exfoliate my skin without feeling harsh. My skin is very dry and sensitive, especially on my face so I do not use facial exfoliators more than two or three times a week. There isn't much of a scent to it it's very mild. I use mine while I'm in the shower as I find I'm more likely to use it. This is available at Boots Pharmacy and boots.com

 

Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spritzer ~ £5.00 for 30ml

 

The Information:

This heavenly floral-scented, non-drying toner refreshes, soothes and brightens your skin. Gentle and alcohol-free, it also adds a fine layer of moisture.

Application:

Moisten a cotton wool pad and sweep over face and neck every morning and night after cleansing with Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser or using one of their special treatment masks. Whether your skin is dehydrated, oily, dull or congested, the nourishing and brightening botanicals will help to leave your skin feeling soft and looking fresh for longer. It also primes your skin perfectly for your choice of Liz Earle Moisturiser. Alternatively spritz over face and body to revitalise at any time. The fine mist can even be used over make-up.

Ingredients:

Naturally active ingredients include organic aloe vera to revitalise and soften and calendula, chamomile, cucumber and natural source vitamin E to soothe and refresh the skin.

Aqua (water), Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, Glycerin, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, Calendula officinalis (calendula) flower extract, Anthemis nobilis (chamomile) extract, Humulus lupulus (hops) extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum (fragrance), Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Linalool, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyaminopropyl biguanide.

I received this as part of a gift that my boyfriend bought for me. Please find that post here. Now I'm not sure if this does magical things to my skin, but it certainly feels refreshing to use. This 30ml bottle has lasted for a while so it's pretty good value. This product comes in various sizes and you can choose the option of a bottle that you pour or a spray bottle like mine. I think it's great that they give you this option. I first cleanse, remove make-up if I have been wearing any and sometimes exfoliate. I then spritz this over my face rather than applying it with a cotton wool pad as suggested. That's just the way I have been doing it as a preference. It feels quite wet as I apply it liberally, but my skin soaks it up very quickly. I then follow with neck tightening spray, face serum and face moisturiser. This product is available from lizearle.com, Liz Earle stores, John Lewis Stores, QVC, Fenwick Bond Street and boutique stockists.

No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum ~ £21.00 for 30ml

The Information:

No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum 30ml is proven to restore skin’s structure and appearance. Independently proven to restore the skin’s structure, visibly improving deep lines and wrinkles by up to 50% with regular use. The first product proven to restore the skin's structure with prolonged use. So effective that other people can see a significant visible improvement in your deep lines and wrinkles. Immediately improving skin’s radiance after the first application, this rich, velvety, No7 Intense anti-ageing serum glides onto the skin. After 4 weeks, the appearance of lines and wrinkles is reduced by up to 50%. Skin structure is weakened in older and sun damaged skin, encouraging loss of elasticity and causing wrinkles. After 6 months of use, the skin is shown to rebuild and over time elasticity is improved and deep wrinkles are visibly reduced.

• Hypo-allergenic
• Dermalogically tested 

The No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum is now available as an outstanding value 6 Tube Bundle, saving £9 compared with purchasing from the No7 3 for 2 mix and match promotion.

Application:

Use No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum 30ml as part of your daily No7 Protect & Perfect skincare regime.

Step One - After cleansing and toning morning and night, smooth No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Serum into your face and neck with your fingertips.

Step Two - Once you have applied your No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Serum follow with your No7 Protect & Perfect Eye Cream and No7 Protect & Perfect Day or Night Cream.

The last time I reviewed this product was in my September Empties post here. Now I'm not sure if it's because I'm getting older or if my skin has just changed, but this product is not taking care of my fine lines and wrinkles like it used to.  I would still recommend this product for someone with just one or two lines forming. I am tempted to try Nanoblur Optical Skin Cream, Link :), but I haven't read many reviews on it yet. Have you tried it. What did you think? 

Yon-Ka Vital Defense

All information is in this link here as I received this product in my 1st JolieBox in December.

This was a nice cream, but that's all I have to say about it really. I'm not sure of it's price I'm afraid.

Korres Wild Rose 24-Hour Moisturiser SPF 6

I received this product in my November Boudoir Prive box. Please see that post with all the information here. 

Again this was a nice enough moisturiser. 

Lierac Creme Mesolift Anti-Aging Radiance

I received this product in my January Feelunique Beauty Box. Please see that post with all the information here . 

I love the scent and appearance of this product. The packaging is nice and brightening too. It is a nice moisturiser, but a bit expensive.

Body

Left To Right: Mama Mio O.Mega Body Buff, Link :), Deadsea Spa Magik Bath Salts, Link :), Cussons Imperial Leather Little Treat Pampering Cherry Blossom & Vanilla Bean Shower Cream, Superdrug Body Spray (Seduction), Link :)

Mama Mio O.Mega Body Buff ~ £23.00 for 200ml

I received this product in my June GlossyBox. Please see that post here for all the information. 

I used this product mainly on my body, but a couple of times on my face. It's a nice enough exfoliator and not too harsh for the face so it's good that you can use it as a duo product. I found the bottle hard to squeeze the product out of though so I ended up unscrewing the lid and smacking it out instead. It's nice, but even if they changed the bottle to a squeezy tube I still wouldn't buy it as it's too expensive. It does smell good though.

Deadsea Spa Magik Bath Salts ~ £5.89 for 1000g

I received this product in my November GlossyBox. Please find all the information in that post here.

I am not usually a fan of bath salts, but these made my bath water feel smooth on my skin. There was no gritty layer on the bottom of the bath. I prefer foaming bubbles in my bath as it adds to the relaxation and I feel a bit bare without them. If they could change the packaging to a tub that would be great.

Cussons Imperial Leather Little Treat Pampering Cherry Blossom & Vanilla Bean Shower Cream ~ 99p for 250ml

The Information:

Mild enough for the whole family, dermatologically tested, 100% soap free and skin friendly PH.

Cherry Blossom - A light and alluring fragrance, a Chinese symbol of female beauty

Vanilla Bean - Warm, comforting and relaxing

I picked this up in the 99p Stores and I love it. I can't find it on their website now so I'm not sure if it's still available. It smells amazing. It has that real baby scent to it. I love, love, love it <3

Superdrug Body Spray (Seduction) ~ 69p for 35ml

The Information:

A sultry body spray with a touch of musk to spritz generously over your skin. Let the sensual tones ravish your senses. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Application:

Shake well, hold 15-20cm from body and spray.

I purchased this product in my Superdrug Haul in August. Please see that post here. This scent really is seductive. I think this product is great value, but I hope it is not just reduced to the travel size now as mine is a 75ml can.

Left To Right: The Body Shop Cocoa Butter Hand & Body Lotion, Link :), Hello Kitty Strawberry Body Butter, Next Just Pink Shimmer Body Lotion, Etro Fragrances (Vicolo Fiori, Heliotrope & Etra Etro), Link :)

The Body Shop Cocoa Butter Hand & Body Lotion ~ £8.00 for 250ml

The Information:

This lightweight but richly moisturising body lotion has a sweet cocoa scent.

• Moisturising
• Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth
• Sweet cocoa scent

Application:

Massage into skin and allow to sink in before dressing.

Ingredients:

• Community Fair Trade cocoa butter
• Sunflower seed oil

Aqua (Water) (Solvent/Diluent), Theobroma cacao (Cocoa Butter) (Emollient), Glycerin (Humectant), Helianthus annuus (Sunflower Seed Oil) (Emollient), Ceteth-20 (Emulsifier), Octyl Palmitate (Emollient), Steareth-2 (Emulsifier), Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning Agent), Phenoxyethanol (Preservative), Benzyl Alcohol (Preservative), Carbomer (Stabiliser/Viscosity Modifier), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Methylparaben (Preservative), Parfum (Fragrance), Propylparaben (Preservative), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), Citronellol (Fragrance Ingredient), Benzophenone-4 (Sunscreen), Disodium EDTA (Chelating Agent), Linalool (Fragrance Ingredient), Geraniol (Fragrance Ingredient), Amyl Cinnamal (Fragrance Ingredient), Hydroxycitronellal (Fragrance Ingredient), Benzyl Salicylate (Fragrance Ingredient), Limonene (Fragrance Ingredient), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (Fragrance Ingredient), Benzyl Benzoate (Solvent), Isoeugenol (Fragrance Ingredient), Cinnamyl Alcohol (Fragrance Ingredient), Farnesol (Fragrance Ingredient), Citral (Fragrance Ingredient), Eugenol (Fragrance Ingredient), Benzyl Cinnamate (Fragrance Ingredient), CI 15985 (Colour), CI 19140 (Colour).

I received this product as a Secret Santa gift from work about 2/3 years ago. I never used to like the scent of cocoa butter, but I do quite like it now. I believe that most fake tans have a cocoa bean underlying scent to them and I don't mind this. Again I ended up unscrewing the lid on this when it got near the end as the bottle is quite stiff and it's hard to get the product out. 

Hello Kitty Strawberry Body Butter ~ £1.00 for 75g

My Mum picked this up for me when she also got the cherry scented one. Please see that post review here in my November Empties. This is from Poundland. I love the cute tin and the cream smells gorgeous. I do prefer body creams, lotions and butters that you don't scoop out as it gets under my nails and drives me mad, but it's Hello Kitty so I can't fault it really :)

Next Just Pink Shimmer Body Lotion

The Information:

A fresh floral fragrance containing mandarin, freesia and peach, resting on a heart of lily of the valley, rose, jasmine and wild orchid. A lightly fragranced body lotion that will help leave your skin feeling soft, smooth and lightly shimmering.

Application:

Gently massage into the skin.

I received this product a few years ago from a friend as part of a gift set. I can not find it on the Next website. It does have a very soft and gentle scent to it. The shimmer is more of a sheen really. There are no chunky glitter particles in it.

Etro Fragrances (Vicolo Fiori, Heliotrope & Etra Etro) ~ Various Sizes/Prices in the link under the photo

I received these fragrances in my November GlossyBox. Please see that post here for my thoughts on these scents. These are available from House Of Fraser.

Make-Up

Left To Right: E.L.F. Studio Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20 (Porcelain), Link :), Bourjois Khol & Contour Ultrablack Eyeliner Pencil, Link :)

E.L.F. Studio Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20 (Porcelain) ~ £3.50 for 0.88floz

The Information:

This lightweight and hydrating formula is breathable and provides anti-aging sun protection with UVA/UVB SPF 20. Achieve even skin tone and naturally radiant skin with this moisturizing sheer tint of color. The smooth formula enhances your complexion with the nourishing key ingredients Aloe, Cucumber and Vitamins A, C & E.

Application:

To use just apply to clean skin in an upward and outward motion with a makeup sponge or foundation brush to achieve a flawless look.

Ingredients:

Tinted Moisuriser Spf 20 This lightweight and hydrating formula is breathable and provides anti-aging sun protection with UVA/UVB SPF 20. Achieve even skin tone and naturally radiant skin with this moisturizing sheer tint of color. The smooth formula enhances your complexion with the nourishing key ingredients Aloe, Cucumber and Vitamins A, C & E Directions To use just apply to clean skin in an upward and outward motion with a makeup sponge or foundation brush to achieve a flawless look. Net weight: 0.7oz (19.8g) ACTIVE: Benzophenone-3, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide. INACTIVE: Water, Mineral Oil, Cyclomethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Steareth-21 Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-2, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Methylparaben, Propylparabem, Tocopherol(VE), Retinyl Acetate(VA), Ascorbyl Palmitate(VC), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, MAY CONTAIN: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) .

Please see my full review on this product here.

Bourjois Khol & Contour Ultrablack Eyeliner Pencil

I have had this eyeliner for absolutely ages. I am not sure what I paid for it at the time. The information on the Bourjois website describes this as intense colour for up to 16 hours so I'm not sure if it's been updated?

Here is the information on the current eyeliner version of this product:

Enriched with pure pigments, this kohl allows for an intense result from the very first stroke and lasts up to 16 hours*

Its soft and blendable formula is ideal to apply both on the inner and outer rims of the eye. Hypoallergenic, with natural wax and vitamin E, it is gentle on the delicate eye contour area. Available in 7 shades. 

 

*Scientifically tested on 22 consumers - result obtained on 32% of panelists

This eyeliner does have a quite intensely black and creamy, smooth formula to it. I'm not sure if I have dropped it too many times, but I can not sharpen it anymore as the pencil keeps breaking every time I do.

Dental

Left To Right: Colgate Max White One, Link :), Macleans Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste

Colgate Max White One ~ £3.99 for 75ml

The Information:

Colgate Max White One Fresh toothpaste with White Accelerator micro-crystals safely removes stains and prevents tartar build-up to help you get one shade whiter teeth in one week.



Now I admit I did not take before and after pictures of my teeth so I can't say for sure, but I didn't notice any difference in the shade of my teeth. I didn't mind the taste and freshness of this one though as I don't like the Colgate toothpaste that is the plain white one. I don't like the taste and my mouth doesn't feel as fresh as it should after brushing. I got this for free when I went to BINTM LIve! last year. Please see that post here 

Macleans Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste

The Information:

Clinically proven to whiten teeth after 28 days of daily usage. Not suitable for children under the age of 7 years.

Application:

Brush twice daily for clean teeth, healthy gums and fresh breath.

This was good enough to use, but I didn't test it properly for whitening. I didn't notice any shade change.

 

Candles

Left To Right: Betty Crocker Candle (Apple Pie) & StarLytes Scented Candle (Candy Cane)

Betty Crocker Candle (Apple Pie) ~ 99p

I picked this up in the 99p Stores. This has such a warm, autumnal scent to it. I threw the packaging away before taking this photo.

StarLytes Scented Candle (Candy Cane) ~ 99p for 85g

I also picked this up in the 99p Stores. This really does smell like candy canes. These are both such great value and you could use the jars for storage or to put tea lights in when you have finished with these candles. 

I bought these candles and others before Xmas. Please see my original post here.

Products I would repurchase:

Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spritzer

Cussons Imperial Leather Little Treat Pampering Cherry Blossom & Vanilla Bean Shower Cream

Superdrug Body Spray (Seduction)

E.L.F. Studio Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20 (Porcelain)

Betty Crocker Candle (Apple Pie) 

StarLytes Scented Candle (Candy Cane)

So that's it for my January Empties. So sorry it's late. I will be posting about my February Empties soon :)

What have you used up lately? Did you love, loathe or just like the products?

Love to you all

 

Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday)

Hello Sweethearts. I hope you are all doing well today. I have a different kind of post for you which is food related. Yes, you guessed it I am showing you the pancakes that I had today because it is Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday).

For our main meal we had a cheese and ham filling

For dessert it was Nutella spread over the pancake and rolled up

We really enjoyed our pancakes. I loved the cheese and ham filling when we had it last year and so we had to have it again. I tried Nutella for the first time this year and it's a win for me. Pancakes are something I never think to eat except on Pancake Day. They are delicious though. 

Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) is known for the eating of pancakes before the beginning of Lent. Pancakes are eaten as they are made out of the main foods available, sugar, fat, flour and eggs, whose consumption was traditionally restricted during the ritual fasting associated with Lent. 

So did you have pancakes today? How did you eat yours? Are you fasting or giving up anything for Lent? 

Love to you all

Superdrug Haul

Hello Darlings. I haven't done a haul for a while so I thought it was about time. I popped to Superdrug recently and here are the make-up goodies that I picked up.

MUA (MakeUp Academy) Lipsticks In Left: Shade 7 & Right: Shade 12, Link :) 

Shade 7 is a pink salmon shade with shimmer. Shade 12 is very similar, but a little more pink and is more glittery than shimmery. These retail at just £1.00 each from muastore.co.uk and Superdrug in store. I could not find these shades on the Superdrug website, but there are other shades, Link :)

Swatches As Above

Flutter Elise Lip Gloss Set

Swatches As Above

Left: A silver/clear shade

Middle: A bronze shade

Right: A Rose pink shade

There are no individual names/numbers on each of these lip glosses. Each gloss contans shimmer and has a doe foot applicator. I can't find the receipt for these and they are not on the Superdrug website so I'm not sure if they are still available. I think I paid less than £5.00 for this set.

Collection 2000 Glam Crystals Dazzling Gel Liners In Left: Dancing Queen (8), Link :), Middle: Spandex (12) & Right: Retro Chic (9)

Swatches As Above

Left: A rose pink shade with purple and gold sparkle

Middle: An emerald green shade with gold sparkle

Right: A bronze shade with gold sparkle

I love how pigmented these glitter liners are. Usually I find this type of eye liner to have very little sparkle. I love how they are not just flat colours as they contain other colour sparkles within the main shade.

Each liner has a flexible brush. These retail at £2.99 from Superdrug and superdrug.com shown in the link above. There are two shades shown on boots.com, Link :), but I think more are available in store. To see all of the shades check out collection2000.co.uk

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Ultimate 16 Hour Wear Concealer (Light 2), Link :)

 Blended Out Only Slightly

I finally purchased this cult product in the hope it will live up to the hype. I will be trying it for the first time tomorrow. The formula of this concealer is quite thick and creamy. I think this will be great coverage on blemishes, but I wonder if it will crease under the eyes. I think I will need to work quite quickly when applying this as it dries and sets pretty fast. I'm not too sure if this shade is a bit too dark, but the shade below looked too light even for me.

I bought mine in Superdrug, but I can not find it on their website. It currently retails on the boots.com website for £4.19, Link :) I will be interested to see if it really does last well as 16 hours is quite long and I don't think that any concealer has ever lasted anywhere near that for me.

Have you picked up any fab make-up that I should know about?

Love to you all

99p Stores Fate Blusher Quartet

Hey All. On Friday it felt like I had a long weekend in front of me and whoop it's nearly gone :( Oh well it's a nice sunny day at least. I want to share with you today my 99p Stores bargain.

Swatches As In Compact

I think this is a bargain palette for 99p. The blusher shades are very subtle, but very buildable. They all have a little shimmer in them, but it's only a hint. The brush is very stubby and not a good shape. I tend to use my own brushes so this does not bother me.

Top Left: A very soft, pastel, baby pink shade.

Top Right: A very pigmented bronze shade that has a little fallout.

Bottom Left: A soft, rose pink shade.

Bottom Right: A peachy shade.

I think this is a really nice palette for coming into spring. You can build the shades to be as obvious or as subtle as you like. The shades in the palette are cooler than some I have been using in winter. This is a nice palette for someone just starting out with make-up as the shades are not too heavy.

Have you found any make-up bargains lately? Do you look in places like the 99p Stores, Poundland, Savers for your make-up?

Love to you all

FOTD/EOTD: Pink Eye

Hey there loves. Today I have a FOTD/EOTD post for you. I wanted to go for a really bold eye look in a non-classic shape. 

To create this look on the eyes I made the pink eye shape using Primark Band Of Bold Fat Metallic Eye Pencil (Shock Pink). This is a hot pink shimmer crayon. This was a great base for my eye shadow.

Over the top of this I applied GOSH Eye Shadow (281) with a flat brush so that I could keep in line with the angular, banded shape I had already created with the eye pencil. I bought mine a long time ago from Superdrug, but I can not find it on the website so I'm not sure if it's still available. Any hot pink shade you have will be fine to use though. This eye shadow is very matte and highly pigmented.

I also used a product that StarGazer sent to me for free, but not to review. This is the StarGazer Bronzer (Bronceador). I used it for this look so here are my thoughts anyway. This product has a subtle shimmer to it, but I do not find it to shimmery on my skin at all as it's very subtle. I can't be sure, but as the packaging looks the same I think this is actually Blusher Shade 1 or 2 under the eyes category on the website. If it is then this product retails at £3.50. Here is the link :)

Here are swatches of these products.

Left To Right: StarGazer Bronzer (Bronceador or possibly Blusher 1 or 2), GOSH Eye Shadow (281), Primark Band Of Bold Fat Metallic Eye Pencil (Shock Pink)

I think the Primark Eye Pencil would also be a fantastic shade on the lips and the GOSH Eye Shadow a great blush.

Other products used in this FOTD/EOTD are:

Murad Skin Perfecting Primer (Dewy Finish)

A Mix Of 1/2 E.L.F. Tinted Moisturiser SPF 15 (Ivory) & 1/2 E.L.F. Studio Flawless Finish Foundation SPF 15 Oil Free (Sand)

 

E.L.F. Studio Complete Coverage Concealer (Light)


Primark Ta Ta For Now Magic Undereye Concealer (Light)


E.L.F. Studio Translucent Matte Powder


E.L.F. Eyelid Primer (Sheer)


MUA Eye Shadow (Shade 2 Pearl)

 

 MUA Eye Liner (Snow White)


17 Clear Definition Mascara


Jane Iredale Purelash Extender & Conditioner

 

 

Max Factor False Lash Effect Fusion Volume & Length Mascara (Black)*

 

 

E.L.F. Studio Makeup Mist & Set

 

I like mixing the E.L.F. Tinted Moisturiser and Foundation together as the Tinted Moisturiser is too light in colour and coverage for me. The Foundation is just a little dark and although I like the texture it is very dewy, almost too much. The Tinted Moisturiser helps tone this down a little.

 

 

 

*I have reviewed this mascara that was previously sent to me for free, Link :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

So that's the look. It's very simple, fun and just something different form the usual eye shape I would normally go for. I think this would be great for a party or a club.

 

Have you tried any fun looks with your make-up lately? Link me up in the comments below.

Love to you all