Thursday, 28 July 2011

Coastal Scents 10 Blush Palette

Price: £9.75Available From: Coastal ScentsAs soon as I saw the Coastal Scents 10 Blush Palette mentioned on Twitter I decided I had to order it. Not only is it affordable it also offers a nice variety of colours, half of which are shimmer and half matte. The colour pay off isn't that of Illamasqua or Mac but it has pretty good pigmentation and they're buildable without looking powdery. I also found them to be long lasting, they don't fade...

Monday, 25 July 2011

TanTruth Self Tan Lotion

Tan Truth Self Tan Lotion with Colour Guide★★★★☆When I was sent this product a few weeks back I didn't recognize the name on the label, on the bottle it notes that it's 'sold exclusively in spa's and salons' which could be why, although I've been able to find it online since. Although to me the bottle isn't the most attractive, the product inside is what had me excited - as you can see from the photo above the lotion is a very deep, dark...

Friday, 22 July 2011

NYX 'Concealer In A Jar'

NYX 'Concealer In A Jar'05 - Medium£2.60 from CherryCulture.com'Light Weight & Crease Free''Provides smooth, long lasting coverage so you can pretend the word "concealer" doesn't exist in your dictionary!'Hypoallergenic. Cruelty Free.When I popped this into my virtual basket I wasn't expecting a high quality product purely due to the price. At just under £3.00 it's far cheaper than most low end brands like Rimmel or Maybelline so I...

Wednesday, 20 July 2011

NYX Round Lipstick Swatches

I recently purchased two NYX Round Lipsticks from Cherry Culture, they ended up being £2.00 each which is a COMPLETE bargain!The lipsticks themselves are pigmented, creamy, smooth and glide onto the lips, aswell as being extremely moisturising. As they're hydrating and glossy they have quite a bit of slip so expect some transfer but apart from that they're relatively long lasting and great for the pri...

Batiste XXL Volume

Having loved every variation of Batiste I couldn't wait to get my hands on the new 'Batiste XXL' dry shampoo. Aswell as banishing oily hair it also claims to add volume to your locks and create big, bouncy hair, sounds perfect ey?I really like the pink and grey striped packaging and it definately stands out on the shelf, the scent is very light and fresh just like all other Batistes. To me, I found this to be a mix between the standard...

Tuesday, 19 July 2011

BioEffect EGF Serum

I was sent a sample of the BioEffect EGF Serum a while back and wanted to wait until I'd used it for a good few weeks until I published a review. I'm sure most of you would of heard of the Bioeffect Serum as one of the goodies in last months Glossy Box was a 5ml sample.Here's a bit of information on the product:Bioeffect EGF Serum is a new skincare product that has taken ten years of research with top biochemists and dermatologists to develop....

Monday, 18 July 2011

NYX Jumbo Pencil in 'Milk'

Price: £4.95Available from: NYXAlso in 27 other colours.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I've had my eye on the NYX Jumbo Pencils for a while and finally got around to picking one up in the shade Milk - a bright white. Aswell as being incredibly pigmented it's also creamy, and easy to blend although you do have to warm it up a little. I've found my main uses for the Jumbo Pencil is either on the waterline to open up the eyes (this lasts much longer in the eyes...

Thursday, 14 July 2011

NOTD; The 'Lorraine'

Whenever I'm feeling lazy and can't think of anything imaginative to do with my nails I always opt for 'The Lorraine'. If you don't know what I mean by this then go check out Lorraine Stanick's Youtube Videos, she always wears a plain varnish then a glitter on the ring finger.Sinful Colours - Easy GoingMilani - SilverI do have to say it looked far better in person than in photographs, the silver reflects light and looks bling-tastic. I'd...

Tuesday, 12 July 2011

Liz Earle Superskin Body Cream

Price: £28.10 for 200mlRating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ What they say: This divinely aromatic, ultra-rich body cream is formulated with 25% plant oils – making it our most intensive body moisturiser ever. With East African shea butter, organic rosehip oil, antioxidant cranberry seed oil and pomegranate extract, natural source vitamin E, plus the divine scent of neroli, this luxurious cream helps mature or very dry skin look and feel visibly plump...

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine - 46 Liberte

I recently won a giveaway on Charlotte's blog and the prize was a Chanel Rouge Coco Shine lipstick in shade 46 - Liberte. I really love the sleek, slim packaging and the colour is gorgeous - a subtle coral shade with almost undetectable tiny sparkles. It applies as a sheer wash of colour and is incredibly hydrating, perfect for Summ...

Monday, 11 July 2011

Beauty Wishlist ♥

All images taken from Google search engine. :)1. Guerlain Lingerie De Peau Foundation - £35.50 @ Debenhams - After watching Vivianna's 'Foundation Routine Video' I decided this is going to be the foundation I try next. I've read some great reviews on this product, plus I love the packaging and have yet to try anything from Guerlain. It's a bit pricey but I always spend more on my 'base' anyway!2. Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel - £20.16 @ Izzy's...

Thursday, 7 July 2011

BeautyUK Snob

On a recent shopping trip I picked up a lipstick from the BeautyUK line in the shade 'Snob' - a mauve pink. I do have to say under the shop lighting it did look a bit more muted and pale, it's definitely a bit darker and has a stronger lilac undertone than I expected and on reflection isn't really 'me'. The packaging is pretty minimalistic and dare I say it - cheap looking, however it's creamy, applies smoothly to the lips and has good...

Tuesday, 5 July 2011

St.Moriz Dark

Most of you will need no introduction to St.Moriz. After making its rounds on beauty blogs and YouTube, St.Moriz has become an almost cult product that most people use on a continuous basis or have tried at least once!After the regular St.Moriz got so hyped up, sales must of rocketed and soon after a few more products were added to the line, including St.Moriz Dark, St.Moriz Lotion, bronzers and a tanning mitt. All products are very affordable,...

Monday, 4 July 2011

Mummy Makeover; Make Up For Mature Skin

How I achieved the look..As you get older your skin can appear a bit more dull and flat, so an illuminating moisturiser is an instant 'pick me up' which will give you the appearance of dewy, glowing skin.For foundation you want to avoid powder foundations or full coverage, matte finishes. Anything too heavy will settle into fine lines and appear cakey. I opted for a foundation with a radiant finish and a light-medium coverage that applies...

Friday, 1 July 2011

Caudalie 'Spa In A Bag'

If you haven't heard of the Caudalie before, it's a company founded by Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas who grew up in France where they met Professor Vercauterenhe. He informed them that the vineyard owned by their family was an unlimited source of natural ingredients that have anti-aging properties, vitamins and everything you could want for your skin. All products they produce are free of mineral oils, parabens, artifical colourings, sodium...