Make-Up Face Product Favourites For 2013

Hi lovelies and Happy Thursday! Today I am going to do my first ever favourites post. I know it's rare for a blogger not to have favourites posts, but I just tend to review products as I use them. The end of 2013 and the beginning of 2014 however has got me thinking about products that I continue to use frequently. So here is my pick of favourite make-up face products for 2013.

Milani Glimmer Stripes All-Over Colour 05 Honey Glimmer

I picked up this multitasking product at Poundland in the summer. You can find that post here. I use the lightest 2 shades together or separately as a highlighter on my brow bone, cupids bow and tops of my cheeks. The darker shades I swirl together to use as a bronze blush. Swirling all of the palettes shades together gives lovely luminous bronzed glow to the cheeks so no need for a separate bronzer and highlight. I am just careful when using it in this way to make sure not to apply the product far below my cheekbones or too high. I can also create simple or smokey eye looks with this palette. I usually use 1, 2 or 3 of the shades. I think this palette may be discontinued, but I have seen it on Ebay and Amazon. I just wish I had picked up the other shaded palettes from this collection when they had them in Poundland. 

Chit Chat Foundation Oatmeal

This foundation I picked up in the same haul post mentioned above. This has a very light to medium coverage depending on how heavily you apply it. I love to use my fingers with this product. It's not runny or stiff. The formula is a cream texture that is very easy to work with. It has a clean and fresh scent when I sniff the bottle, but I don't feel that I notice any scent when applying it. I have never had any streaking or clinging to dry patches with this product. It actually feels quite moisturising. This shade is oatmeal which matches my pale skin very well. It's quite yellow toned. At the time I noticed another shade which was more pink toned, but I don't actually know the shade name. I would certainly pick this up again as it's so inexpensive and great for everyday wear. This 30ml tube I would say has lasted about 4 months as I have tried other products too.

Illamasqua Powder Blusher Expose

This is a gorgeous warm toned blush that works well both with my pale skin and with fake tan. It is quite pigmented so it's best to add a little at a time and build it up as desired. It gives a very natural, healthy glow. I have worn this shade through all seasons. I would definitely say it's an all skin tone shade. I am not sure if Illamasqua are discontinuing this blusher, but it is showing on the Debenhams website linked above. It has sold out, but hopefully you can pick it up in store. It is more on the expensive side of £18.00, but I will never get bored of using this blush and it is unmistakable in quality by the way it feels and looks on the skin.

E.L.F. Studio High Definition Powder Translucent

In my January 2013 E.L.F. Haul I picked up this product even though I still hadn't finished my previous tub because I love it that much and at 50% off I just couldn't resist. I have very dry skin and for a long time I didn't think that powder on my face was a good idea, but trust me with good skincare and the right products you can wear it. In the above haul link you will see my full review, but for flawless skin this product is magic. The only downside is that the tub does look messy, but as it's translucent it won't leave colour pigment wherever you are applying it so don't worry :) This tub is £6.00, but E.L.F. always have great sales so keep an eye out for those!

I have used a few face primers and concealers too, but I didn't feel that I loved them enough to put them into a yearly favourite. I will however let you know if I find exceptional products of this nature in 2014.

I am writing other favourites posts too including other make-up products and skincare so keep an eye out for those.

If you would like make-up looks using any or all of these products please let me know in the comments below along with any questions about them you may have.

Love to you all

Halloween Look: Dominatrix

Hello All. I hope you are having a happy Sunday. I have been left in the house again by myself today so you probably know what that means? Yep you guessed it I have created another Halloween look so here are the pic's.

I am the princess of pain, Princess Victoria. You will do as I command. Speak only when asked a question and always answer 'yes mistress'.

Products Used:

No7 Lift & Luminate Foundation SPF15 (Porcelain)

Eyeko Extra Glow! Cream

Primark Saint Or Sinner Eye Shadow Palette

BYS Pinks Purples Metallics Eye Shadow Palette

NYX Winter In Moscow Palette

Illamasqua Powder Blush (Sin)

Eyeko Graffiti Eyeliner Pen (Purple Shade)

MUA Glitter Eyeliner (Shade 7)

StarGazer Mascara (Purple Shade)

NYX Lipstick (Almost Black)

NYX Lipstick (Medusa)

Wilko False Eyelashes

I wanted to give a sexy, dominatrix feel to this look. Princess of pain were the words I was thinking of when creating it. 

I hope you like the look. Link me up with looks you have created in the comments below.

Love to you all

FOTD: St Patrick's Day Inspired

Hi again lovelies. I fancied playing with my make-up this afternoon and with St Patrick's Day coming up this Saturday I felt inspired to create this look.

Sexy Pic (NOT!)

Products Used

Rose & Co Apothecary Rose Petal Salve

Max Factor Ageless Elixir 2 in 1 Foundation + Serum (Natural 50) SPF15*

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

E.L.F. Studio Translucent Matte Powder

E.L.F. Eyelid Primer (Sheer)

Beauty UK Eye Shadow Collection 1 (2nd From Bottom Left White Shimmer Shade) 

Beauty UK Eye Shadow Collection 2 (Three Green Shades)

MUA Eye Liner (Snow White)

17 Clear Definition Mascara

No7 Glitter Eye liner (Light Green Shade - No Name/Number) 

Collection 2000 Glam Crystals Dazzling Gel Liner (12 Spandex)

Jane Iredale Purelash Extender & Conditioner

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

W7 Honolulu Bronzer

Illamasqua Powder Blusher (Expose)

BellaPierre Cosmetics Mineral Shimmer Powder (Champagne)

NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil (Brown 716)

Strictly Come Dancing Coral Glitter Lip Gloss (No Name/Number)

E.L.F. Studio Makeup Mist & Set

*

**  These two products were sent to me for free! Mascara review here. Foundation review here.

I haven't done a look with green lately, but I like this look. I especially love the Collection 2000 Gel Liner.

Have you created any St Patrick's Day inspired looks? Let me know in the comments below. 

Love to you all

Vampire/Goth Girl For Halloween

Hello again my special people. Today I have my final Halloween look for 2011 to show you. Again I had fun doing this. I hope you like it.

BEFORE FEEDING!!

AFTER A GOOD MEAL!!

If you are interested in how I created this look and what products I used then follow these steps:

Step 1: Mix Avon Mattifying Foundation with White Cream Make-up and apply with fingers to face and neck. I could not find the foundation on the Avon website, but here is a link to the Poundland White Cream Make-up, Link :)

Step 2: Apply E.L.F. Eyelid Primer in the shade Sheer all over the eyelids. Link here :)

Step 3: Using the Sleek MakeUP I-Divine Bad Girl Palette apply the shade Innocence to the inners of the eyes, under the brows and on the cupids bow. 

Apply the shade Gun Metal next to the inners of the eyes. Above and below the eyes.

Apply the shade Obnoxious to the outer part of the eyes into a wing. Above and below the eyes.

Apply the shade Rebel as an outline around the shade Obnoxious and blend slightly into it.

Apply the shade Blade to the centre of the eyelids with your finger.

Here is a link to this palette.

Step 4: Apply NYX Cosmetics Single Eyeshadow in the shade Frosted Ocean to the outer part of the eye shape, especially the wing. Here is a link to the eyeshadow, Link :)

Step 5: Apply Avon SuperShock Gel Eyeliner Pencil in the shade Black to the top and bottom lash lines into a small flick at the wing. Also apply over the eye brows making an angled shape to the inner part of the eye brows as seen in the photos. Here is a link to this product.

Step 6: Apply Sleek MakeUP Glitter Dip It Eyeliner in the shade Steel over all of the Avon eyeliner. Here is a link to this product.

Step 7: Apply NYX Cosmetics Single Eyeshadow in the shade Black over the shape of the eye brows. Here is a link to this product.

Step 8: Apply Poundland's Red Face Crayon to the waterline. PLEASE BE CAREFUL AS I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS SAFE TO DO!! Here is a link to this product.

Step 9: Apply Jane Iredale Purelash Extender & Conditioner to the eye lashes to prime the eye lashes for mascara. Here is a link to this product.

Step 10: Apply Red Herring @ Debenhams Mascara in the shade Black to the eye lashes.

I have to say that this mascara is truly the worst mascara I have ever used. I hope you can see from this photo just how gloopy this is. This is why I must apologise for how rubbish my eye lashes look in the photos as they are clumped together. When you put the wand back into this mascara the product escapes which I did not realise until I saw the black mess all over my make-up bag. Needless to say this has now gone in the bin. This was part of a make-up set that I got last Xmas. I hope I don't get another one this year. I could not find this on the Debenhams website thank goodness so use any Black mascara that you have.

 

Step 11: Apply Illamasqua Powder Blusher in the shade Kiss to contour cheeks. Here is a link to this product. Apply the NYX Cosmetics Single Eyeshadow in the shade Black over this to accentuate the contour of the cheeks further.

Step 12: Apply NYX Cosmetics Jumbo Lip Pencil in the shade Vixen over the lips. Here is a link to this product.

Step 13: Apply NYX Cosmetics Mega Shine Lipgloss in the shade Maroon over this. Here is a link to this product.

Step 14: My vest top was from Primark a couple of years ago, but try to put on something gothic and black. The fangs and velvet choker are from Poundland. Here is a link to the kit with fangs in it, Link :) and the velvet choker. I originally purchased two individual fangs that came with putty from Amazon, but I really could not get them to stay in place. The Party Wig is in the style Black Male Wig from 99p Stores. I could not find this on the website, but any long black wig would be fine.

Step 15: Apply Sleek MakeUP Pout Paint in the shade Pin Up to the fangs and down the chin to look like blood. Here is a link to this product.

 

PLEASE BE CAREFULL IF YOU APPLY FACE MAKE-UP TO THE WATERLINE AS I CAN NOT BE SURE THAT IT'S SAFE!! IF UNDER THE AGE OF 18 SEEK ADVICE FROM A PARENT OR GUARDIAN!!

If you do wish to recreate this look you do not have to use the specific products that I have. Play around as you like. If you did not add the fangs and the fake blood you could make this into a goth girl look?

Do you like this look? What looks have you come up with for Halloween? Are you going to wear them to a party or event?

Love to you all

Drag Queen/Evil Fairy For Halloween

Hi All. I hope you have been having a lovely weekend. Today I want to show you another look that I have created for Halloween. I originally started off wanting to create something sparkly and fun, but it turned out quite dramatic. This is why I have named this look 'Drag Queen/Evil Fairy'. 

If you are interested in creating this look then please follow these steps:

Step 1: Apply NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk all over the eyes and over the eye brows. Use you ring finger to blend. Here is a link to this product, Link :)

Step 2: Using the 17 Eye Trio in Pretty In Pink apply the shadows lightest to darkest from the inner to the outer of the eyes. Here is a link to this product, Link :)

Step 3: Apply the purple shade from the Beauty UK Eyeshadow & Eyeliner Collection 1 palette as a winged eyeliner. I can not find this on the Superdrug website I'm afraid, but I am sure you can still buy this in store.

Step 4: Using Sleek MakeUP's Limited Edition Sparkle I-Divine Palette apply the shade Gold Ribbon to the inner eyes and to the outer area underneath the eye brows. 

Then apply the shade Dream Maker over the eye brows, to the sides of the nose near the inners of the eyes, in the eye creases and wing out to meet the wing of the eye brows and under the eyes.  

Add the shade Twinkle to define these lines. As this was limited edition it is no longer available on the Sleek MakeUP website.

 

Step 5: Apply the MUA shade 5 Pearl under the eyes. Here is a link to this product, Link :)

Step 6: Using the NYX Gigantic Glitter Cream Palette apply the top left (orange/gold) shade to the inners of the eyes. 

Then apply the 2nd line down, far right shade (gold) to the inners of the eyes and under the brow bones. 

Apply from the top row, 3rd from left (light pink) shade over the top of the inner pink eye shadow that was previously applied. 

To the middle of the eye apply the top row, far right (pink) shade over the middle pink eye shadow shade. 

Over the outer pink eye shadow apply the bottom row, 5th from left (pink) shade. 

Over all of the blue eye shadow apply the apply the bottom row, fourth from left (dark blue) shade. 

Apply the top row, second from right (lime green) shade over the green eye shadow under the eyes. Here is a link to this palette, Link :)

Step 7: Apply the Eyeko Graffiti Eyeliner Pen in Jet Black to the top and bottom lash lines. This exact product is no longer available on the website, but they do have this similar product.

Step 8: Apply the Ultra Black Bourjois Kohl to the waterline. I am not sure if this is the exact same pencil, but I think it is as it is still named Ultra Black, Link :)

Step 9: Apply NYX Single Eyeshadow in Black over the eyeliner. Here is a link to this product, Link :)

Step 10: From the Sleek MakeUP Limited Edition Sparkle I-Divine Palette apply the shade Twinkle over that. 

Step 11: Apply Estée Lauder Double Wear in the shade Bone to the face and neck. Obviously this shade may not be right for you so alter as necessary. Here is a link to this product, Link :)

Step 12: Apply Benefit Boi-ing Concealer in the shade 02 over any blemishes. Again alter the shade as necessary. Here is a link to this product, Link :)

Step 13: Apply Primark's Ta Ta For Now Concealer Pen in the shade Light down the centre of the nose and under the eyes. Unfortunately Primark do not show this product on their website, but use a concealer pen shade to suit you.

Step 14: Apply Me Me Me Blush Me! Box in the shade 3 Bronze to contour the cheeks. Shade underneath the cheekbones and in a downward angle. Here is a link to this product, Link :)

Step 15: Apply Illamasqua Powder Blusher in the shade Sin to the apples of the cheeks. Here is a link to this product, Link :)

Step 16: Apply Eyeko Extra Glow Cream as a highlight above cheekbones and to the cupids bow. This is no longer available on the Eyeko website I'm afraid, but you can use any cream highlighter.

Step 17: Apply Clinique High Impact Mascara in Black to top and bottom eye lashes. Here is a link to this product, Link :)

Step 18: Apply the Black/Silver Holographic False Eyelashes that come in a pack with false nails and lash/nail glue from Poundland. I found this eyelash glue to be quite watery so bear this in mind if using these eyelashes and perhaps use one that works for you. I found these quite hard to apply which is why they don't look fantastic in the photos as they are not very flexible. I am very much of a novice in  applying false eyelashes though. Here is a link to this product which is shown here in Purple, Link :). They also come in red.

Step 19: Apply Poundland Beauty Nation 3/4 Glam Lashes to the lower lash line in an upside down application. The lashes I used are 3/4 lashes that cross over, but here is a link to another set of Glam Lashes that are similar, Link :)

Step 20: Apply NYX Almost Black Round lipstick and into a joker type smile with a flat brush. Here is a link to this product, Link :)

Step 21: From the Sleek MakeUP Limited Edition Sparkle I-Divine Palette apply the shade Festive onto this lip shape.

Step 22: Apply Primark Lip Gloss (clear with green & blue glitter flecks) over the lip shape. This is not available to see on Primark's website, but you can use any clear lip gloss with glitter flecks.

Step 23: Using StarGazer Permanent Tattoo Pens in Black (01), Blue (10) & Purple (07) I drew on the designs shown in the photos to the outer corners of the eyes. You do not need to copy this exact design. Here is a link to these products, Link :) Do not be afraid of the word permanent as this design came off easily when I removed my make-up.

Step 24: Add this wig in the style Ella. Clip it up at the back, leaving some strands hanging down. I also clipped the area at the front over to one side. This product is available here.

I think this look came out quite well apart from the mouth. I am not sure how I would have done it differently, but I guess it adds to that Drag Queen/Evil look. If you want to create this look or something similar you do not need to use these exact products. You could also add some sparkly accessories to the wig if you like. Just have fun creating.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN APPLYING/REMOVING FALSE EYE LASHES. PERHAPS SEEK ASSISTANCE IF UNDER THE AGE OF 18!!

What do you think of this look? Have you come up with any creations for Halloween? Let me know in the comments below.

Love to you all

Zombie Barbie For Halloween

Hey gorgeous lovelies. It's Monday, but I hope I can put a smile on your face by showing you my second Halloween look. I wanted to do something a bit different and fun so I went for a 'Zombie Barbie'. So here is what I came up with.

 Barbie had always got along with other dolls, but as the disease took over things began to change

In fear of Barbie all the other dolls decided to make her Queen

If they were lucky she would not feed on them!

QUEEN BARBIE: EATS OTHER DOLLS FOR BREAKFAST!

Here are the products I used and the steps to take if you want to recreate this look:

Step 1: Apply Accessorize With-Love Primer all over the face and neck. Here is a link to the primer.

Step 2: Apply Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation in Bone all over the face and neck. Here is a link to this foundation.

Step 3: Add Benefit Boi-ing Concealer in 02 to blemish areas that you would normally cover up. Here is a link to the concealer.

Step 4: Apply Primark Ta Ta For Now Pen Concealer in Light down the nose, on the cupids bow and under the eyes. Primark do not have many products at all on their website so I can not show you a link to this, sorry :(

Step 5: Apply E.L.F. Eyelid Primer in Sheer all over the eyelids. Here is a link to this eye primer.

Step 6: Using the Sleek MakeUP Limited Edition I-Divine Good Girl Palette apply the shade Meringue to the inner corners of the eyes and under the brow bone. Then all over the eyelids and almost up to the brow apply the shade Cupcake. Then apply the shade Pink Punch to the outer corner and slightly into the crease of the eye. Make sure to blend these colours well. As this is a limited edition palette I can not show you a link to this, sorry :(

Step 7: Using the E.L.F. Complete Coverage Concealer Palette in Medium apply the third shade from the left over your eyebrows if they are dark like mine as you want the brows to match the blonde wig. Don't put too much, just enough as a base for shadow. Here is a link to the concealer palette.

Step 8: Apply the Ash Brown shade that comes in the HD Brows Palette for Brunettes over the top of the concealer on your eyebrows. Mine came in my September GlossyBox. Here is a link to the GlossyBox website as the HD Brows website does not appear show any products? Link :)

Step 9: Apply MUA Snow White Eye Liner to the waterline, but not too much. There is no link to this on the Superdrug website, sorry :(

Step 10: Apply Eyeko Graffiti Eyeliner Pen in Jet Black to the upper lash line and into a small flick at the outer corner. On the outer corner of the lower lash line draw on 3 lashes to make the look more doll-like. As Eyeko has had a revamp this eyeliner no longer appears to be available, but here is a link to an eyeliner pen they have that looks almost identical, Link :)

Step 11: Apply the NYX Cosmetics Long Pencil Eye in Dark Brown along the lower lash line. Here is a link to this pencil.

Step 12: To give that tired, sallow look to your eyes apply Illamasqua Cream Eye Shadow in the shade Dual to the sides of the nose by the inners of the eyes and under the eyes where under eye bags would naturally form. Blend in to make it look realistic. Here is a link to this eye shadow. 

Step 13: Apply W7 Honolulu bronzer in an E3 motion to contour the face. I could not find a W7 website, but W7 is available on various online websites. I actually bought mine in my local Savers.

Step 14: Next apply Illamasqua Powder Blusher in Unrequited to the apples of the cheeks. Here is a link to this blusher.

Step 15: Apply W7 Africa Multi Bronzing Face Powder to the cupids bow and above the apples of the cheeks as a highlight. Again this should be easy to find on various websites, but I got mine at my local Savers.

Step 16: Next apply MAC Show Orchid Lipstick straight from the bullet onto your lips with 2/3 applications. For some reason I can not see this shade available on the website, but I am sure it is still available in stores?

Step 17: Next up you need to use the Sleek MakeUP I-Divine The Primer Palette. Unfortunately the names of the shades in my palette do not appear to correspond correctly so I will just describe them by colour and not their official name. Dab the 'blue' shade onto the lips to tone down the pink a little so that your lips look a little more deathly. Now you need to use a small pointy brush that is a little flexible to apply the 'purple' shade on various areas of your face and neck to create veins. Use the brush in a squiggle motion. Dab the colour onto your hand before applying as you don't want to apply to much product. Accentuate these veins with the 'blue' and 'black' shades, but again again dab onto your hand and keep building where you need to. Add a few veins using the 'red/pink' shade remembering to dab on your hand first. Also apply this shade to the inner part of your lower lash lines. Here is a link to the primer palette.

Step 18: Apply just a dab of 17 Clear Lipgloss onto your lips. I was given this product at Xmas as part of a mini set that is available again this year on the link here.

Step 19: Next apply Clinique High Impact Mascara in Black to the upper lash line only. Here is a link to the mascara.

Step 20: Apply Beauty Nation Glam Lashes to the upper lash line. Make sure to check they are the right size for your eyes before applying. If they are not then just snip them with some nail scissors until they fit. Bend them gently into the natural curved shape of your eye, add the lash glue along the stem of the lashes. I used a cotton bud to help spread mine as it was quite thick. Let it get tacky for a minute or two then apply to your lash line using tweezers and your fingers to guide you. This was my first time at applying false eye lashes and I didn't do too bad, but one eye is coming away slightly at the outer corner as you can see in the photos. Try to avoid this by applying a little extra glue to the ends. Here is a link to the lashes, although they are not the exact same style as there are various designs in Poundland, Link :)

Step 21: Apply 17 Clear Definition Mascara over the top of your eyebrows to keep them in place. Here is a link to this mascara.

Step 22: Put on lots of pink things. I have on a pink long sleeved top from Primark, 3 necklaces that came in a pack from the 99p Stores and a ring from I believe Love Lemonade. I also added a blonde wig from Annabelles Wigs in the style Carly and a Claires hairband. Here are links to these products:

Primark top ~ No link available, sorry :(

Set of 3 necklaces ~ Link :) 

Ring ~ It's not the exact same, but here is a similar ring Link :)

Wig ~ I had a fringe cut into this Link :)

Here are some close ups of my hand to give you a better look of the veins that I also applied here. For details of the nail polish please see my NOTD post.

A rather attractive pose from me don't you think, haa haa? I wanted to show you the veins on my neck too. The earrings are from Peacocks. The are no longer available on the website, sorry :(

My tiara came as part of this set from Poundland. Here is a link to this product which is shown in purple, Link :)

Here is the doll which I was chewing on. She is named Rochelle and comes in various outfit designs from Poundland. I removed her jacket as it was very tatty. Although it's a different doll here is a link to the dolls in this range, Link :)

So I hope you enjoyed this post. I know it was long, but I just wanted to include all the information in case you want to try it. I quite liked being Barbie, but I would have preferred to be the prettier version. It was quite hard to get the balance between the 'perfect Barbie Look' and the 'Zombie Look', but I think it came out okay. Use whatever products you want to recreate this look as I don't expect you to go out and buy each item that I have.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL WHEN APPLYING THESE PRODUCTS TO YOUR SKIN AS I DON'T WANT ANYONE COMING BACK TO ME SAYING THAT APPLYING EYE PRODUCTS IN OTHER AREAS CAUSED THEM HARM. ALSO WHEN REMOVING YOUR FAKE EYE LASHES HOLD A COTTON PAD SOAKED IN EYE MAKE-UP REMOVER OVER THE EYE WITH YOUR EYE CLOSED FOR A MINUTE OR TWO, THEN GENTLY PULL AWAY THE LASHES. DO NOT FORCE THE LASHES AWAY FROM YOUR EYE AND APPLY MORE EYE MAKE-UP REMOVER IF NECESSARY. THOSE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MAY NEED TO SEEK GUIDANCE FROM A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WHEN APPLYING AND REMOVING THESE PRODUCTS!

So what do you think of this look? Is it something you would try? Have you already done something similar?

Love to you all