Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts

Sunday, 10 July 2016

REVIEW: Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation in 1W1 Bone

Me again. 

So after a few days of properly trying my new purchase, i have to say i am happily surprised. 

Its pretty darn good!





What i am talking about is Estee Lauder's Double Wear Foundation and the shade is in 1W1 Bone. 

I am a very naturally pale person, i do not tan easily, and do not spend hours per week tanning. I do find it incredible difficult to find a foundation that lasts like it supposedly states... 

With the weather starting to finally warm up, and with high humidity also, i needed something that sticks. 

Boy, this does not disappoint. 

After cleansing my face and priming, and using a buffing brush, -i did notice you have to work quickly, and work it well into the skin- which isn't a problem, but for the first time, my neck and face actually seems to match! Yippee!!!

By late afternoon, early evening and having a nap (shock), my face looks the same. Amazing.

My skin currently is oily, especially on my T- zone, so for now this will work for me, i have heard that this foundation does tend to 'dry the skin', so will have to see. 





I ordered mine directly from Estee Lauder's website and it cost me £30, and can be bought either online or on the counter itself. 

Hope you have had a great weekend.

Until next time.

C xx






Tuesday, 24 May 2016

Spectrum Brushes



Hey lovelies, lets talk about unicorns... no, seriously, lets!



If you have never seen or heard of these brushes from Spectrum, you are in for a real treat. 



If you love unique, in your face, one of a kind things, then these are for you.


You can either purchase these individually or in a set, for which they have many.


I personally own the finishing brush and fan, and have to say they are super soft and do the job.


Prices start from £3.99 to £99.99


Also Vegan and Cruelty free!





Spectrum A04 Flawless Finish £8.99



Spectrum #No.1 Fan £9.99

Attention Seeker £39.99



Also these which are just as beautiful... the Marblelous brushes.  
You look Marbleous £64.99




They also do a range of makeup bags and blenders too.

So why not check out their website?



Until next time C xx

Friday, 16 October 2015

October Birchbox




It has been a while since i have subscribed to any beauty boxes, as i had cancelled my Glossybox due to not being fully 'into it'. I had been tempted for a while to try Birchbox. You could say it is the 'original' box. 

This is the Back to Basics box




They all come in this cloth drawstring bag which is kinda cute, may come in handy..or not! 

My Birchbox included

  • Eyeko Fat Liquid Liner in Black *FULL SIZE*
  • Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat *FULL SIZE*
  • Bioderma Sensibio H20
  • Regenerate Enamel Science Advanced Toothpaste
  • Beaver Professional Hydro Nutritive Moisturizing Shampoo
  • Beaver Professional Hydro Nutritive Moisturizing Conditioner

I chose this box, there were two boxes this month to choose from. Back to Basics or Stylist.

That is it for now

C xx



Thursday, 21 May 2015

30 Days of Beauty...



So there is a 'thing' currently spreading across Instagram. Its called, #30DaysofBeauty. Its been coming up on my feed for while now, and i thought, why not see if i can join that band wagon myself?

So, over the next 30 days, i too will be posting and reviewing what i believe are my personal favourites over the topics which include favourite foundations, skincare creams, least favourite products, and top beauty looks etc...

Too start off then, here is my #30DaysofBeauty 'hashtag'. 

Day 1: Favourite Brands.


I have had to narrow it down, as i have alot of favourite brands. 

So here is what i chose for mine.

Urban Decay
MAC
Collection (formally Collection2000)
Loreal
Soap & Glory

 I wont elaborate on the items themselves, no doubt i will waffle on later on in the month...

What are your favourites? 

Bye for now xx

Sunday, 22 March 2015

March Boots Haul and review (all in one)


Hey people, hope you have had a good weekend, mine has certainly been jam packed which i love!

Thought i would catch up and let you know what i recently purchased, well i say purchased ( i was sent vouchers and had amassed nearly £20 of points at Boots. Yesss!

So spent it on this lovely lot :)





What i got....

Soap & Glory....

  • Sugar Crush Body Buttercream £10.50
  • Sugar Crush Body Wash £6.50
  • Hand Dream Super Intensive Hand Cream £7.00
L' Oreal...
  • Lumi Magique Concealer in Light  £8.49
  • Infallible Matte Foundation in Vanilla £6.99
  • Color Riche Nails in Sequin Explosion 842

Collection...
  • Lock n Hold Lipgloss in Rock Steady £2.99
Batiste...
  • Dry Shampoo Original in Clean & Classic £2.99
Clean & Clear...
  • Advantage Spot Treatment Gel £4.59

And the immediately the first thing i will say about this is that this new foundation i purchased, is quite simply incredible. Unlike nothing i have ever used. I made a brief review on my Instagram about this and the concealer, but seriously wow. I have combination to oily skin, and have always used time and time again the Mac Pro Longwear Foundation, and even though i have always gone to it, and re purchased it time and time again, it never 'lasted' the 15 hours it claimed. Nothing against Mac, as its probably my skin, and yes i do powder. But anyway... This L' Oreal Infallible Matte is now thee best ever, and its so cheap!! 




As this is more like a liquid to powder foundation, yes its in tube, but honestly it sets very quickly, it actually lasts all day, and that's a big deal. I am used to re applying makeup twice a day, especially if i am off to work in the evenings, and with this i do not need too. Fab. Its great coverage too, i would say medium to full coverage, and the colour shades are pretty decent too. 

Also i have had time to use and mess about with the Lumi Concealer, but am not loving it. For starters i have an issue with price. It is expensive for a concealer, and i would rather pay for Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat £25.99 or Mac Select Cover Up £15.50 over this- i would even rather use the Boots own Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Light £4.19 if it was about the price itself. It is fine for highlighting, and that's about it. Also you get very little product, which i do not think would last long at all. Looks like it can cut the mustard, but sadly for me no. Sorry L' Oreal...

Another happy purchase was the Soap & Glory Sugar Crush Body Cream and Body Wash. The scent on these is gorgeous. Limey, sweet, and almost creamy. I already have the Scrub somewhere in my massive collection of smellies. What i rate highly on all their products, is that you get generous sized products, which lasts a long time, and i use mine at least daily!! 




I chose their new hand cream too, not much to say, its a hand cream. But has the same Sugar Crush scent which is winner. One other thing i love always about Soap & Glory is just their packaging. Stands out, bold, pretty all at the same time. Well done.

These along with the make up always seem to be on a 3 for 2 promotion at Boots and at Boots.com, so i totally recommend you take up the opportunity to stock up or at least try and test out these for yourself. 


Of the other items, i chose was the L' Oreal Color Riche Nails in Sequin Explosion, has to be along with Nails Inc glitters etc.. one of the best multi- colour glitters out there. Stunning. You could wear it purely on its own which would look nice, but i think it would be too much.... i tend to add as an accent on the pinky nail alone or over a neutral polish like my current favourite shade- Essie Ballet Slippers, and do not forget your top coat. Please check out Seche Vite, it will become your go to choice. I will leave a link below on all products mentioned.






Last but not lease of course, my recurrent buys, which i don't need to explain much about are the Clean & Clear Advantage Spot Treatment and Batiste Dry Shampoo. Great products, do what they say, and are reasonably priced. Work every time too. 


Have a good Sunday evening, ta x