Tuesday, 16 May 2017

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THE PIXIE COLLECTION | MAYBELLINE

Okay, so maybe I was drawn in by the pretty holographic packaging but I love Maybelline's products so was excited to try these out anyway! So the packaging is super cute and I love that's its shiny and holographic but are the products even any good, I'd heard a lot about the Anti-Age Eraser concealer so was intrigued to try it out, I found that it was a little dark for my skin because I'm so pale so I need a concealer that's a lot lighter than my foundation but I have found that with a tan its the perfect shade as I use a darker foundation! It's not drying at all and actually blends in really well with my beauty sponge. It has a sponge applicator on the end which I find is really useful for areas around your nose and under the eyes. Highlighters are my fave makeup product I swear, they're just so pretty and make your skin glowy, so I couldn't wait to try this strobing stick out in shade Light Iridescent (100), I've never used a stick highlighter so was slightly worried it would drag and look blotchy but it goes on so smoothly and is really pretty on the skin, its quite sheer but definitely buildable and is perfect if you want that subtle shimmery glow! 

Sunday, 14 May 2017

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WHAT I USE TO TONE MY HAIR | BLEACH LONDON

As I get my hair bleached I'm always looking for a toner that will get rid of the yellow, brassy tones in my hair. I'd always seen other bloggers using this Bleach London toner and I don't actually know why I'd never bought it before as I've bought a lot of their other products! So I decided to try it out and see if it would brighten and whiten my hair, the kit comes with the colourant, developer, reincarnation mask (that I LOVE!), instructions booklet and gloves. I love Bleach London's packaging, its so fun and cute and its always so clear on how you use the products. So I followed all the instructions and left it on my hair for 20 mins, then washed it out and used the reincarnation mask that honestly leaves your hair so soft and silky, I couldn't stop touching my hair after using it! After drying and styling my hair I definitely noticed that my hair was whiter and a lot of the yellow tones had gone, around my roots was still a little brassy but that may be where I need them re-bleached. I've used the purple shampoo that Bleach London do and that's also really great, so I'm going to repurchase that to use in between using the toner. Let me know if you have any recommendations for keeping bleached hair bright!  



Thursday, 11 May 2017

8:24 pm 0

A FEW OF MY FAVOURITE THINGS

I think I'm a little bit of a sucker when it comes to new products/new releases, I'm always so excited about buying something new and trying it out in hope that it will become the new best thing in my makeup or wash bag. They always make the promotions look so pretty too ughhh!! 

So I was intrigued to find out what the new L'Oréal Fine Flowers collection would be like, I mean the packaging is pink so I automatically loved it! It's a face wash that 'cleanses, purifies and softens' which are all things I definitely want for my skin, I rubbed it into my face using some warm water making sure to use circular motions covering my whole face and massaging into drier areas like around my nose and chin. I then rinsed it off with warm water, finishing with a splash of cold water and then patting my face dry with a towel. Straight away I felt that my skin was a lot softer but also felt really clean and refreshed, it doesn't really have a smell to it as I originally thought it would smell of flowers but sadly it doesn't. I applied my usual moisturiser and my skin felt ready for my makeup which I love the feeling of as I hate that grotty, built up feeling you can get with some face washes. I actually used this once in the shower when I still had makeup on to see how well it would work and I came out with near to no makeup on which I was so surprised by! 

My moisturiser of choice is my old favourite the Neurtogena oil-free moisturiser that smells like grapefruit. I love the smell of it as it actually smells like what it says on the packaging, again the tube is pink which I love! This moisturiser leaves my skin feeling so soft and smooth, my skin feels replenished and cleansed, it's a great base for my makeup as it's not oily and doesn't leave your skin sticky. 

I definitely think there's a pink theme going on here!! One of my best friends kindly gifted me this new lip kit and I'm in just as much love as I was with my other Makeup Revolution lip kit in Noble. This ones called 'Grandee' and it's a light pink almost Barbie pink but not as bright and it looks so good with a dark eye! Let me know which lip kit I should try out next! 

Wednesday, 10 May 2017

4:50 pm 0

MY BROWS | WHAT I USE ON MY BROWS

My brows are probably my most favourite AND most frustrating part of my makeup routine. Now I know they're supposed to be sisters not twins but I hate it when one looks better than the other, everyone has that one eyebrow that always lets them down but the other stands up to take first place.! Hahaha!! I've been using Makeup Revolutions eyebrow palette for over a month now and I love it, I really like my brows to be darker so the shades in this light/medium palette are perfect if you want a darker brow without them looking black. It comes with 2 cream brow colours, and 4 powders that you can use to go over your cream colour if you want a more defined look. It also comes with a cream base that you can actually use above and underneath your brows to neaten them up with I think is so useful and it goes on so nicely as it's not drying, I never really use the little brushes that come with eyebrow kits but these are super cute if you're going away or travelling and don't want to take too many makeup brushes, especially the tweezers which are super handy! I like to use this eco tools slanted eyeliner brush to draw in my brows as its thin and creates a sharper liner, I then use this spoolie brush from Primark to neaten them up! The fact that this palette costs £7.99 makes me love it more because the quality of it is so good, my eyebrows don't budge all day and once the brow cream is on it dries super quickly so even if you're in a rush this is perfect for you!

Monday, 8 May 2017

9:43 pm 0

GET YOUR SUNNIES ON | MY CURRENT FAVE SUNGLASSES

I'm always on the look out for cute sunnies, especially ones that are cheap too because sunglasses are so easy to break when they're at the bottom of your handbag! I've always stuck with my trusty oversized sunglasses as the shape suits me best, but at the moment I find myself drawn to the more smaller shades like the bottom pair that are mirrored with a pink tint. They're super cute not only because they're pinky but because they're comfortable on your face which is a must-have!! Both pairs of sunglasses are from Primark, which has got to be my fave place to buy sunnies for pennies!! The top pair are perfect for the summer as they're so big, they're a great shape and really complement my face which is always a bonus when it comes to me buying sunnies, I love the design of them with the tortoise effect adding a little something to a black pair of sunnies! And after paying £5 for both of them I'm deffo happy with buying more!

Monday, 1 May 2017

7:47 pm 0

REVOLUTION MATTE LIP KIT | REVIEW

Ive been looking for a brown matte lipstick in so long, but have never found one that I love! They've always been too nude or too orangey, so when I picked up this liquid lipstick by Revolution I was sceptical but excited to try it out. I LOVE it and I honestly wear it all the time, it has such a creamy consistency and doesn't dry out my lips! The colour pay off is super rich and so true to the colour advertised on the front of the packaging, it comes with a lip liner and a liquid lipstick that both match perfectly. Sometimes I like to overline my lips slightly and by using the lipliner first it looks super natural! I'm so excited to try out the other shades!


Friday, 14 April 2017

3:48 pm 0

TOPSHOP JEWELLERY/BEAUTY HAUL

I love freedom jewellery, there's always super pretty pieces and they're so different and unique. I found these pieces and really loved the choker set! It comes with a black shorter choker and a gorgeous gold long choker-style necklace, it looks really great with a buttoned down shirt. I've been pairing it with other gold dainty chokers to create a layered look. 
I love wearing earrings and these were too cute to pass up. They come with 4 sets of dainty earrings that look so nice on. My favourite are definitely the crystal/stone style pair (second from top). 
 I am so excited about trying this Topshop eyeshadow! This glittery eyeshadow called U-turn is so unbelievably pretty and would deffo be great as a highlighter as well if you want that shimmery, glittery look! Perfect for festivals!