tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77678931318488484272024-03-06T05:32:29.115+00:00Want, Buy, Blog!A little beauty blog in my corner of the web!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767893131848848427.post-14820663904859977172021-05-18T22:00:00.007+01:002021-05-18T22:01:38.890+01:00Empties - Cleansing Balms I’ve used up!<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Hello!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Today I have a review of four different cleansing balms that I have used up in the last year!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">From top to bottom left to right:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8pmqQaujAw7bfho1ks0EjasIrlJmbL4EU1YyslD6M2nx80KyEsXAcrUUVwpiPJ6lIsWfV-ctiXD2LTbqz2UDgSolwCdpiwLaV6qpkN4G0QuiYRWzUdLMvKBZlWpLEKlVAL46t9NlMTUW4/s2048/B31C8119-95FF-4405-9D53-080F259EA3FB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1447" data-original-width="2048" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8pmqQaujAw7bfho1ks0EjasIrlJmbL4EU1YyslD6M2nx80KyEsXAcrUUVwpiPJ6lIsWfV-ctiXD2LTbqz2UDgSolwCdpiwLaV6qpkN4G0QuiYRWzUdLMvKBZlWpLEKlVAL46t9NlMTUW4/w640-h452/B31C8119-95FF-4405-9D53-080F259EA3FB.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.boots.com/wishful-clean-genie-cleansing-butter-100g-10279657" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Wishful Clean Genie Cleansing Butter</span></a> - £31 for 100g - Firstly, I really enjoyed the no-scent scent of this. It smells….clean if that makes sense! The name “butter” is very apt as it does feel like the consistency of butter you forgot to put back in the fridge! Which is a little weird at first if you’re used to harder cleansing balms and is easy to use too much to start with. Spreads VERY easily and did a great job at taking my makeup off, including waterproof eye makeup. Left my skin feeling very soft and supple, which is all thanks to the green tea extract in it which is known for helping to maintain skin moisture. Would I buy again? The consistency was a bit too odd for me personally so I would purchase again, but I wouldn’t be mad if someone gifted it to me! 6/10</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.boots.com/estee-lauder-advanced-night-micro-cleansing-balm-70ml-10215804" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Estée Lauder Advanced Night Micro Cleansing Balm</span></a> - £38 for 70ml - This is the most expensive of the bunch with the least amount of product, which can be off putting to some, but the texture of this is beautiful. A tiny amount goes such a long way with one twist of the palms melting the balm into a beautiful oil consistency to really remove all makeup and pollution (very handy for those of us who commute!) Again, this has a clean scent with nothing major added except a bit of lavender which is barely noticeable but also gave my night routine a bit of a spa like feeling. Removes all makeup including waterproof eye makeup. Leaves my skin feel soft but with a tiny bit of residue if I don’t rinse fully. Would I buy again? Yes if I felt I had a bit of extra cash to spare as the price/ml ratio does make this a bit more expensive compared to the others 8/10</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.boots.com/clinique-take-the-day-off-cleansing-balm-all-skin-types-125ml-10050896" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Clinique Take The Day Off Balm</span></a> - £26 for 125ml - One of the classic cleansing balms and for good reason! You get a lot of product and, like everything else on Clinique, it’s 100% fragrance free! Like the Lauder balm, a tiny bit of this goes a long way. It’s the most solid of all the balms in this review so it’s easy to not use too much and that means it lasts a long time! This often comes in some really good sets around Christmas and you can also buy this in a mini for £9 for 30ml so you can try it before delving in to the bigger size first if you want. Takes off all makeup easily including waterproof eye makeup and any SPF too. Leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated. Would I buy again? Yes. I’ve gone through multiples of this balm and usually have a backup “just in case”! 9/10</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.boots.com/no7-radiant-results-nourishing-cleansing-balm-10245102" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff00fe;">No7 Radiant Results Nourishing Cleansing Balm</span></a> - £9 for 125ml - This cleansing balm is amazing for the price you pay! (And is also normally on some kind of great offer too!!) It’s a softer consistency so slightly easier to use a bit too much like the Huda one, but isn’t as soft at the Huda one. This is a great one to go to if a customer has never used a cleansing balm before and don’t want to break the bank for “just a makeup remover” or if they can’t afford their trusty premium brand cleanser at the moment. This took off all my makeup including waterproof eye makeup. Leaves my skin feeling a little oiler than the others due to the coconut oil in it being slightly harder to wash off but if used with a second cleanse, this isn’t an issue at all. Would I buy it again? For almost a third of the cost of the Clinique one, yes I 100% would do….especially if it’s on offer or I have a voucher too! 8/10</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">As you can see, I liked all of them but my favourite is still the Clinique Take The Day Off Balm as it just works well and lasts me ages. I’ve really enjoyed getting to try all of these out either on allocation or from purchasing myself!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">What do you all think? Do you have a go to cleansing balm? Are there any I NEED to try next? (I recently got a mini of the Rodial Pink Diamond Cleanser and I’m really enjoying that but am open to any suggestions!)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Until next time,</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">xoxo</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767893131848848427.post-83923646808453712832021-05-12T20:42:00.002+01:002021-05-12T20:42:35.163+01:00Fenty Cream Bronzer Vs Huda Tantour - Who Wins?Hello!<div><br /></div><div>Today we have a comparison between the <a href="https://hudabeauty.com/en_GB/shop/tantour-medium-HB00283.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Huda Beauty Tantour in Fair</span></a> and the <a href="https://www.fentybeauty.com/cheeks-out-freestyle-cream-bronzer/FB30024.html?dwvar_FB30024_color=FB3008&cgid=makeup-face-bronzer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Fenty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer in Butta Biscuit</span></a>. Both of these are the palest cream bronzer products in each brand, although Fenty also brought out their iconic contour shade Amber out in this formula too (from the original Match Stix formula)</div><div><br /></div><div>Now then, the first point to make is that the Huda product is meant to be a contour and bronzer whereas the Fenty one is advertised more as just a cream bronzer. The difference being that the Huda Tantour "combines a balance of shadow and warmth" according to their website. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTuDmSIb0adP2yOD9UR-faFxzlZ8ANMlBxPLQxheU5UX9VASR4-NVtJYhY3PfCZVk6tJqk7Hvt7uJMOyMhvOL8TrSnCoT0LA6MyH36rS6OhHxog6OJZqdLqDk-zs4oJoV-CMcmpa5-w5Et/s1600/D26B5172-2032-4137-B0AB-8E88342BC3B3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1271" data-original-width="1039" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTuDmSIb0adP2yOD9UR-faFxzlZ8ANMlBxPLQxheU5UX9VASR4-NVtJYhY3PfCZVk6tJqk7Hvt7uJMOyMhvOL8TrSnCoT0LA6MyH36rS6OhHxog6OJZqdLqDk-zs4oJoV-CMcmpa5-w5Et/w326-h400/D26B5172-2032-4137-B0AB-8E88342BC3B3.jpeg" width="326" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Left: Huda Beauty Tantour in Fair.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Right: Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer in Butta Biscuit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I found that the consistencies were pretty similar but the Huda Tantour is heavily pigmented! This isn't necessarily a bad thing as it means a little goes a long way, however it does mean that anyone not used to cream products might have a bit of an issue with it. The Fenty bronzer is a little lighter in colour but also a bit warmer for sure. </div><div><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-W2JC-gjKO57qMp8-WrbzwkPn-RjSJVOcsjyZHe-pZevus6D9v5rj8iuS_HrRrwJmwvTuCKueDxujTqe5FdF9jIn73tcB4D4lZ6RWCo6PYbuCaqs79qtey6yr3NnFpyIHR5qmeI358yM/s1600/BBEC974E-CDEC-47B4-86B6-DBB24DF92224.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="1600" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-W2JC-gjKO57qMp8-WrbzwkPn-RjSJVOcsjyZHe-pZevus6D9v5rj8iuS_HrRrwJmwvTuCKueDxujTqe5FdF9jIn73tcB4D4lZ6RWCo6PYbuCaqs79qtey6yr3NnFpyIHR5qmeI358yM/w400-h305/BBEC974E-CDEC-47B4-86B6-DBB24DF92224.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Without flash you can see that the Huda one is much darker in reality to the Fenty one. I am really quite pale so I find the Huda one quite difficult to use as it took more effort in terms of being awake enough to use it (fine when I'm on a late but on an early....well....I'm not usually able to function until after lunch really!) I think the fact that you can use the Huda one for both contour and bronzer is a handy thing if someone just wants one product but if you build the product up, I can't see why you couldn't do that with the Fenty one? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Final thoughts:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Huda Tantour in Fair:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pros - </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Very pigmented so will last a long time.</li><li>Cheaper than Fenty at £26 for 11g currently.</li><li>Can be used as a multitasking product.</li></ul><div>Cons - </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Packaging is very annoying/mildly dangerous to those of us who are accident prone!</li><li>Not super easy to use if you are a first timer for cream bronzer due to it being very pigmented.</li><li>Only comes in 5 Shades and the palest is still quite dark. There is quite a jump between light and medium as well.</li></ul><div><span style="text-align: center;">Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer in Butta Biscuit:</span></div></div><div><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Pros -</u></b> </span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="text-align: center;">Not as pigmented so easy for first time users or people who would rather build a product up.</span></li><li><span style="text-align: center;">They have 8 different shades, 3 of which are designed to be more of a contour shade. Fenty are also known for adding to their shades if they need too.</span></li><li style="text-align: left;">Packaging comes with a mirror which is handy if you do your makeup on the go at all.</li></ul><div><b><u>Cons - </u></b></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>More expensive than Huda at £28 for 6.23g.</li><li>You would need to buy two if you wanted a dedicated contour and bronzer shade. </li><li>Packaging looks messy inside very quickly as the product is flat the the white inside plastic.</li></ul><div>Both formulas are cruelty free which is always a bonus as well!</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Who wins? - </u></b></div><div><br /></div><div>All in all, I personally prefer the Fenty one just because the Huda one is VERY pigmented and I find that frustrating if I'm in a rush. Plus the packaging on the Huda one just stresses me out! Both are available easily at their own websites (linked above), Cult Beauty and Boots.com along with other retailers. </div><div><br /></div><div>Until next time,</div><div>xoxo</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is a difficult one because technically anything you buy in the EU isn’t allowed to be tested on animals and anything made in</span></span><span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> mainland China doesn’t need to be tested so technically, most brands are cruelty free in that sense. The big issue comes when you look into brands that make stuff in other countries and then sell in China. This is because China still has a law that requires animal testing of certain items that are imported into the country. The other big issue is when you look at parent companies. For example - Urban Decay is cruelty free but is owned by L’Oréal who isn’t. A lot of people say that buying from cruelty free brands from big parents companies “sends a message” but realistically, a lot of people still buy other L’Oréal brands regardless of if they are part of the cruelty free range or not (Lancôme, YSL, L’Oréal makeup etc) and money is money to these companies (and to most people really!) I personally try to support more cruelty free brands but, as a makeup and skincare junkie, I also own things from brands who do sell in China so I will never judge people for their choices!</span><span style="font-size: 17.94px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span class="s1">I worked for bareMinerals for 7 years and could never really see myself working for any other brand as bMins had good ethics and I genuinely loved the products and believed in their skincare/makeup hybrid. That being said, I’m now a beauty specialist with Boots and so I can advise on all brands. I LOVE this job because it gives me the freedom to really help people with what will work best for them but also gives me the freedom to play with brighter colours etc. This doesn’t mean I’m compromising on my ethics because I moved to a job where I can help inform all customers with their choices if they want me too! My regular customers who have followed me from store to store trust me to give them the best advice based on what they want because I won’t lie to them about products and their performance etc. I get a lot of people asking about cruelty free makeup now and the discussion comes up about parent companies. A lot of people don’t know the brands that are owned by the biggest groups of Estée Lauder, L’Oréal, Shiseido and LVMH. These lists are easy enough to find on the internet but people hear that KVD Vegan Beauty is cruelty free and brag about owning it.....but they are owned by Kendo, who are owned by LVMH who are arguably one of the biggest importers into China and therefore test on animals “when required by law” Ok so KVD isn’t sold in China....but the money is still lining the LVMH pockets......so the question you have to ask yourself is, how far do you personally want to go down the rabbit hole? As I said, there is no judgement for me at all (unless you actively only by makeup that is tested solely on animals.....then there is a lot of judgement from me! </span><span class="s2">😂</span><span class="s1">) it’s personal for everyone!</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A few of my favourite brands that are more eco friendly: (not to be confused with “clean beauty” as this is a relatively new phrase and....I’ll be honest, this phrase kind of annoys me....I’ll talk about this in a moment!)</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><a href="https://bybi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">ByBi</span></a></b> - Everyone I know knows I love this brand and I have met the founders a few times and basically had to try not to fan girl too much! They only sell skincare at the moment but I honestly love their stuff and really love the brand ethics too. They are 100% cruelty free, vegan and use 100% natural ingredients. Their range is limited as they are a fairly new company but they have a recycling program and their tubes are made of sugarcane and can be recycled or put onto your compost! They also have a recycling programme for your empty glass bottles so you can send them back and they will be sterilised to be reused. The writing on the packaging is made from vegetable ink as well! </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><a href="https://bleachlondon.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Bleach London</span></a></b> - I dye my hair a LOT so to find a brand that is good and also committed to cutting down on plastic waste is great! They do a reusable bowl and no longer include plastic bowls in every pack because of this. Their bottles are all made from recycled plastic and can also be recycled.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><a href="https://www.aveda.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Aveda</span></a></b> - I don’t use Aveda much but my Mum loves their foot cream in particular. They do a lot of charity work and raise money in all their stores for their water charity as well as doing good for Earth month too. Most of their products are in recycled bottles and can then be recycled after use and their hair care is already Vegan they aim to have everything they do be 100% Vegan by 2021.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><a href="https://uk.lush.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Lush</span></a></b> - Who hasn’t had a Lush bath bomb?? The glitter they use in these is perfectly safe and biodegradable. They do a lot of packaging free products now - they launched “naked” body washes a few years ago which are basically solid washes with no bottle - great idea....but I’m not sure how a lot of people are able to store them? Again, they have a recycling programme where when you take back 5 clean, empty lush pots (and various other Lush items) you get a free face mask and these pots will be broken down and remoulded to form “new” pots!</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><a href="https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/milk-makeup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Milk Makeup</span></a></b> - A 100% vegan makeup and skincare brand that is eco-conscious. They do a fairly good range of products and also sell little trial kits most of the time so you can easily try stuff without the fear of spending lots of money (although they are reasonably priced anyway. Also their trial sizes still contain a generous amount of product!) See their <a href="https://www.milkmakeup.com/faqs.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">FAQs here</span></a>.</span></span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><u style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.whiterabbitskincare.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">White Rabbit Skincare</span></a></u> - Passionate about protecting the environment and reducing their carbon footprint, White Rabbit aim to be 100% plastic free as soon as possible - they only have plastic for their spray toner and a plastic pump on a cleanser, however they are optional when you purchase these items and they encourage you to reuse your old spray/pump when you can! They also have a great recycling incentive, are cruelty free and vegan too! There’s even a “going green” bit on their site that shows how they are trying to improve their carbon footprint and an ingredients explanation list too!</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">There is a fab article by Sali Hughes on this subject with <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2019/sep/14/sali-hughes-40-best-sustainable-beauty-brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">more brands and more info.</span></a></span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">A lot of brands have started to trial recycling programmes in the US for example bareMinerals do a recycling programme in the US where you can take back empty bottles/pots from them and other brands and get discount but it hasn’t reached us yet, possibly because we don’t have as many boutiques as America? Might be difficult to do in department stores, although John Lewis had just introduced a similar scheme in their stores before lockdown. I think it’s difficult for makeup brands to be particularly “eco friendly” other than using recycled plastic in their packaging and making sure said plastic can be recycled after. What are your thoughts on this?</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ok, this is where my science background comes in handy and also makes me mad at companies who tout this whole “clean beauty” thing SO intensely - there’s no problem being proud to be eco-friendly etc but brands that really shove it down your throat...well..... People see the word clean and automatically think it’s going to be good for them. This is NOT the case necessarily. When I’m at work and customers say things like “oh I want it to be chemical free” it takes all my will power to not face palm and just walk away. EVERYTHING IS A CHEMICAL!!! Chemicals do not = death. I mean, I guess they technically do because.....you know....everything is a chemical and we do die so maybe it is the chemicals fault??? </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway, brands that basically make a big deal about what they DON’T have in them tend to rely on people not questioning what they DO have in them. Yes, I don’t want loads of bad ingredients in my skincare or makeup, but also, I want to know what’s in it and what it’s going to do. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> “No Mineral Oil!” - which is actually used in lot of baby lotions and isn’t comedogenic (pore clogging) like people claim it is (it’s a high grade form in cosmetics and skincare and highly refined) It’s actually really good if you have lashes that fall out a lot as it really helps to condition them. On the note of chemicals being comedogenic or non-comedogenic - there is no accurate test for this at the moment and in fact the final product would have to be tested to see how the ingredients worked together. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">“No Parabens!” UGH. Parabens are a preservative. They’ve not been proven to be inherently bad for people and are not cancer causing chemicals. There are some that have been banned by the EU after extensive testing but some are perfectly fine to be used in makeup, perfume and skincare. A lot of brands who don’t use parabens use a product called Phenoxyethanol which, actually can cause more issues then some parabens.....so you know.....there’s that..... </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">“No Phthalates!” - I mean, there is a studied ‘safe’ level for these....so....brands would have to stick to these and your body filters them out anyway? Studies are still fairly new (last 10 years or so) but so far they show no adverse effect in humans at the acceptable levels. Plus your formula might be phthalate free, but if you use plastics packaging or any plastic in your production line, you’ll have phthalates somewhere in your brand. </span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now, I am no way saying that you should ignore these things and that it doesn’t matter what is in your skincare or makeup because of course you should look into what is in the product that is going to be put onto your skin/possibly absorbed into your body. What I am saying is, don’t be blinded by brands that tell you what ISN’T in their product and know that chemicals aren’t all bad for you. (I often point out that brands don’t advertise that they don’t have lead in their lipsticks because the research on this is sound and it is banned for cosmetics (rightfully so!) but these products that some brands DON’T have in them aren’t banned? Which says something I think.) Be wary of brands that use a “nice” name to make them sound better too. Marketing is an amazing thing to look into. The brand Simple sells so much because people see it’s name and think “oh, it must have less ingredients in it!” and I don’t blame people for thinking this either as I definitely did when I first got into skincare at Uni! Brought a cleanser, toner and moisturiser from them....had a horrible reaction to them within 3 days. Lovely. Even a.....simple....product in their range - their micellar water claims “kind to skin” in it’s name. Well.....obviously. It’s a bloody micellar water....it’s designed to be gentle and “kind” to skin? Theirs has 15 ingredients, which sounds great but Bioderma sensibo micellar water (which I like and haven’t found a better alternative yet) has 10. So why the 5 extra clearly unnecessary ingredients Simple?? Because they sure as hell aren’t added skincare ingredients from what I can see.... Now, this isn’t just against one brand, it happens across the board and we ALL fall for it because that is what marketing and advertising is for. To suck us in. And boy do I fall for it all the damn time and, most likely, will continue to do for the rest of my life because I’m a sucker for some good marketing!</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">My final note on “clean beauty” - Organic and Natural doesn’t = good. Heroin can be organic and is technically “natural” but its’s really not good for you (so I’ve read anyway!!) I have quite sensitive skin and have had quite bad allergic reactions to organic or natural skincare and makeup. I’ve also reacted to more “traditional” makeup brands....it’s got nothing to do with how natural or not the product is, my skin just HATES some things. I’m allergic to pineapple....it can be 100% organic and is, obviously, natural.....if I put it on my face, it’ll make my skin peel.....and if I eat it I will always feel like I might be dying no matter how “organic” it is (which is sad times because I love pineapple so so much!) Also organic stuff can actually sometimes leave more of a carbon footprint than some GMO stuff too, so there’s that too. Basically, makeup and skincare is an absolute minefield. I recommend doing your own research or asking a nerd like me for help if you need to, figuring out what is the most important thing to you and, ultimately, do what YOU want to not what marketing tells you to do.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Reusable bamboo “cotton” pads! I love these. It’s crazy how many cotton pads (that come in a plastic bag) I used to use! Whereas now, I can reuse one for a few nights if I’m feeling lazy and then just gather my used ones and pop them in the wash and they are clean and ready to go again. I have one set of 15 but will buy another set soon just so I have extras for when I forget to put them in the wash (I put them in the mesh bag they come with to wash them and then forget to take the mesh bag to the machine when I do the washing quite frequently!!)</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Invest in some flannels and a good cleanser - Seriously, wash your face and take your makeup off at the sink in the evening. I use a cleansing balm or oil to take off my makeup - I love to watch my makeup LITERALLY melt away! Then I use my flannel to take that off and then I do a double cleanse with something more targeted depending on how my skin is feeling. This a) is more eco-friendly than using more cotton pads or, heaven forbid, face wipes (stop using these immediately. They are terrible not just for the environment but also for your skin.) and b) better for your skin in the longer run. I like a softer flannel so I’m not rubbing my face harshly or tugging too much.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Look at the packaging and see if you can recycle it easily. Also look into the aforementioned recycling schemes offered by various shops too.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Bamboo cotton buds are much better alternative to plastic ones as most can just be put on the compost heap if you have one at home or can be recycled with food waste. If you don’t have access to either of these things, then you can sleep safe knowing that, by throwing them away into normal rubbish, they will decompose quickly and safely!</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Buy pots or tubes of face masks instead of sheet ones. Sheet masks are often not biodegradable, but even when they are you can bet that the packaging ins’t. I like a pot mask as I can also just use it as a treatment for a small area of my face instead of all over as well.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I got all my reusable/eco friendly stuff on amazon from reputable sellers but you can get them direct as well. A quick google search will find all these items for you!</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In conclusion, I work in one of the most wasteful industries in the world I think and this is how I try to do my little bit to make the world a bit better. I will never judge anyone for their views on cruelty free etc and I applaud anyone who makes just little changes in their makeup or skincare routines. Remember, everyone is entitled to an opinion and yours may differ from mine and that is completely fine! Just be kind to others for their opinions on this matter.</span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767893131848848427.post-18594048782885315642020-05-16T20:50:00.001+01:002020-05-16T21:42:44.536+01:00Swatches and Review - Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit - Ghost <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yesterday I caved and ordered the <a href="https://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/makeup/sets-palettes/complexion/ambient-lighting-edit-ghost-MUK200025297.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#7b1fa2">Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit - Ghost</font></a> from <font color="#7b1fa2"><a href="https://referme.to/NeFJ7Ao" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#7b1fa2">SpaceNK</font></a>*</font> despite resisting it when it was first released at Christmas as I had recently given away my Hourglass blush palette to a friend because I found the blushers too shimmery. So why did I buy this you ask? I wanted to try a bronzer by them. Why didn't I just buy a travel size one for £24? I have absolutely no idea. Honestly, quarantine has been so so bad for my bank balance because my mental health basically goes "you're depressed....buy something....that'll cheer you up!" which...you know...it does.....for 5 minutes....and then I buy something else to cheer me up again and its a vicious cycle that ends up with me owning a new palette that cost me £75.......bugger. (I did have £5 of N.Dulge points to use though.....so there's that at least................right?....) Anyway, enough self judgement......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGWZL6qPV0LRpOSDcdGvvzI7YLukArFk3KRaVQwlC7VQFamoI3yb0pfIw9HAyckF-hQanSS_1uaeOvmcuufnjmopo6zTz-EJorsXNNxz_7SErbWqqzrI4oWJqS0VGu6Biz3o1cnHocn7DZ/s1600/CE3CF079-C529-42E6-A2C0-C8911E6EB3C6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGWZL6qPV0LRpOSDcdGvvzI7YLukArFk3KRaVQwlC7VQFamoI3yb0pfIw9HAyckF-hQanSS_1uaeOvmcuufnjmopo6zTz-EJorsXNNxz_7SErbWqqzrI4oWJqS0VGu6Biz3o1cnHocn7DZ/w640-h478/CE3CF079-C529-42E6-A2C0-C8911E6EB3C6.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Left to right - Top Row - Finishing Powder in Dim Light, Finishing Powder in Diffused Light and Strobe Powder in Iridescent Strobe Light.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bottom Row - Bronzer in Eternal Bronze Light, Strobe Blush in Iridescent Rose and Blush in Sublime Flush.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now then, I cant deny that this is a damn pretty palette. My main issue with hourglass palettes is how they basically bring out the same palette each year with just SLIGHT differences which makes people like me think "oh....but its different to last years...." and then we buy them all because "THEY ARE DIFFERENT!" and we are weak. No judgement on the people who do buy all these palettes of course....I'm one of you, just not with Hourglass palettes (well....not yet anyway...)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicKmxNOQXZ91_9lykabirpu8SKPhaCg_-KJyOdutyE6rpMbJ-H31zPCPo-HYlLuBoRp42hCNDnldi1LSc1vCIb_R23jYPKHq0sXMqCUST9efRbWd1LC97p9LAw3Wz555VZvijl1O7_w8LG/s1600/B1759B6F-9597-483D-ABA9-8A8D5ACCB0B0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1078" data-original-width="1600" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicKmxNOQXZ91_9lykabirpu8SKPhaCg_-KJyOdutyE6rpMbJ-H31zPCPo-HYlLuBoRp42hCNDnldi1LSc1vCIb_R23jYPKHq0sXMqCUST9efRbWd1LC97p9LAw3Wz555VZvijl1O7_w8LG/w640-h430/B1759B6F-9597-483D-ABA9-8A8D5ACCB0B0.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So that is my index finger for reference as to how small the palette it (and I have the hands of a twelve year old so the palette is really small!) For £75 you would want something a little bigger I think? When trying it out properly, I couldn't actually get my brush (<font color="#7b1fa2"><a href="https://www.bareminerals.co.uk/last-chance/seamless-shaping-%26-finish-brush/UK77056.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><font color="#7b1fa2">bareMinerals seamless shaping and finishing brush</font></a> </font>for reference) into the individual pans that easily. Yes I could use a smaller brush but for bronzer and blush and a setting powder I need a fluffier brush so it's more diffused.....so that leaves one product in this palette to use a smaller brush with (which I did.) I do think the size of this palette makes it really good for travelling though....you know....when we can again!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Zfd5f_rNyTYPhzKfL7pTcVW-hlIPyYICfjBpH_emGiwxJRb1ilssyhq72rKqLp5zf6AC1h-MwSqrmNlOCoe67FOBUTh4X9wgefWkuSxExZR8xgIh5mLn-dYKG1_mBJah8cAm0wkT7SA-/s1600/F53063BB-7865-409F-8BE4-5F6D0934E484.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1600" height="614" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Zfd5f_rNyTYPhzKfL7pTcVW-hlIPyYICfjBpH_emGiwxJRb1ilssyhq72rKqLp5zf6AC1h-MwSqrmNlOCoe67FOBUTh4X9wgefWkuSxExZR8xgIh5mLn-dYKG1_mBJah8cAm0wkT7SA-/w640-h614/F53063BB-7865-409F-8BE4-5F6D0934E484.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Close up of Dim Light.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dim Light is the first of the two finishing powders. It has a slight pinky undertone which doesn't show up too much on my skin tone (pretty pale and pinky anyway) when dusted over with a fluffy brush. If used with a smaller brush it shows up with a bit of colour. I will say that it does give me skin a nice sheen but wouldn't replace my actual setting powder as it does nothing for my open pores at all...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="942" data-original-width="1600" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGkjwEU5Agt-KXVLIPMXn97H1qa5864kgjip0O6sYGso1GC_iEOFyVOw7wN1g_tw5xp8LpifiUgz4DJZq1alcuDzymquvSTyA-V9woa74ih09h3iDIhO7Fw1wJtB5mxBSZIy60zo657ds7/w640-h376/EA256355-3B1C-42C5-902E-3AAD0198DC7B.jpeg" style="text-align: left;" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Close up of Diffused Light and Iridescent Strobe Light.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Diffused Light is a paler and more yellow finishing powder compared to Dim Light. Out of the two I prefer this one as there is no risk of me putting too much on and feeling a bit too tanned. Again, it is a pretty powder giving a nice luminosity but does nothing for my open pores up close. I do think this one gives me a more soft focus look from a distance though, which is always a good thing! Iridescent Strobe Light is a real winner for me! It's got a more apricot undertone and is good for my pale skin. It gives a really good wet look highlight to the skin, however it also quite glittery which picks up quite a bit in the sun. I can imagine I will use this as a great lazy day eyeshadow as well as its intended use. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSApcjte014s2qDVxJ3iw8kh335mWBizCxaVfLtTy8fQH47vfnbMZZuMhNxTuu6NSL9boSrC3dWHLhFOFvs-4mgWc0p04d3xziPCHKDOrOa3hgDm9PtVH85zxvLysc61Yc4ijgTyYUKTMq/s1600/181FA364-3B19-4422-8EA5-E32DF617E43A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSApcjte014s2qDVxJ3iw8kh335mWBizCxaVfLtTy8fQH47vfnbMZZuMhNxTuu6NSL9boSrC3dWHLhFOFvs-4mgWc0p04d3xziPCHKDOrOa3hgDm9PtVH85zxvLysc61Yc4ijgTyYUKTMq/w480-h640/181FA364-3B19-4422-8EA5-E32DF617E43A.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One swirl swatches - left to right - Dim Light, Diffused Light and Iridescent Strobe Light.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Not the best products to show one swirl swatches of but I do think you an see how pinky Dim Light is in this picture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyJBb0zo90-mEm9FidWbTQp-BpyKD0xhi_Z3DQcRK1CXltog1UHD1ObHXXsU7lcQrUvm61Tq20vXmqTWdp65ZfacjYADWMx1fL6EGow9XhYq4_rEAPoKv-KBK9YgOGZtY8BaZuACRLKLGk/s1600/D263F499-3247-4020-A6CD-6521E0F7C3D6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyJBb0zo90-mEm9FidWbTQp-BpyKD0xhi_Z3DQcRK1CXltog1UHD1ObHXXsU7lcQrUvm61Tq20vXmqTWdp65ZfacjYADWMx1fL6EGow9XhYq4_rEAPoKv-KBK9YgOGZtY8BaZuACRLKLGk/w480-h640/D263F499-3247-4020-A6CD-6521E0F7C3D6.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Swatches as above from a different angle...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can see how much bright Iridescent Strobe Light is in this picture compared to the setting powders.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij8ywTeHK8kcnt70PGFMUumGqzW522vXB3Z8R27U3VwwC79lRd360oCteCHbrb9ULcoYrsAl8NLPn47pSiybocbeWYPSZZ3-3l5be6V1jWBkqUPZEzWvu-PGu1EKx_apFBzzCMlb4SaSom/s1600/4B68CF25-EE48-478A-BB4C-3A590E450CF2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1468" data-original-width="1600" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij8ywTeHK8kcnt70PGFMUumGqzW522vXB3Z8R27U3VwwC79lRd360oCteCHbrb9ULcoYrsAl8NLPn47pSiybocbeWYPSZZ3-3l5be6V1jWBkqUPZEzWvu-PGu1EKx_apFBzzCMlb4SaSom/w640-h586/4B68CF25-EE48-478A-BB4C-3A590E450CF2.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Close up of Eternal Bronze Light.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the one product that I was most interested in trying and boy it did not disappoint!! It's a really nice glowy bronzer that just made me look sunkissed and not muddy at all! It was very pigmented so I only had to use a tiny bit and could build it up easily too. I would definitely re-purchase this if I ever actually used it up. But I won't because I work in the beauty industry and own far too much make for one human. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioCnyqIAfK31leeirE9u_3YCmnTcz9ljiLnG4gJKPj-MFhJlNEidWGFAuqTa5e5YkDCL_IoLRWwjnqhKhXBSfz3pudKmB0zz5TWp_-AJtN_AiUIlvlMhyzvM-sNMya_6MdXQjYCx_5JlSQ/s1600/B386C632-F5B7-417E-8F5C-18C1EE0A45F0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="964" data-original-width="1600" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioCnyqIAfK31leeirE9u_3YCmnTcz9ljiLnG4gJKPj-MFhJlNEidWGFAuqTa5e5YkDCL_IoLRWwjnqhKhXBSfz3pudKmB0zz5TWp_-AJtN_AiUIlvlMhyzvM-sNMya_6MdXQjYCx_5JlSQ/w640-h384/B386C632-F5B7-417E-8F5C-18C1EE0A45F0.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Close up of Iridescent Rose and Sublime Flush.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The thing I think everyone loves when looking at Hourglass are how pretty the veined blushers are. Even if you don't like a glowy blush, you're still drawn to these. Iridescent Rose is exactly what it says....its a rose colour with an iridescent sheen to it. It's quite warm toned so a tiny bit goes a long way. Sublime Flush is a lighter and slightly cooler toned pink. This is my favourite of the two because it just looks better on my skin tone. Not to say I won't use Iridescent Rose, but I have to be more careful with it so I don't end up looking like I've put my redness back on after covering it up with foundation! Both have a sheen to them but Sublime Flush is more subtle for sure.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767893131848848427.post-50016199296790391262020-05-16T17:13:00.001+01:002020-05-16T17:13:32.712+01:00It's been a while!Hello!<div><br /></div><div>So........how are you all?? It's been about.....four years.......How the hell has that time gone by so quickly? In that time I've changed jobs, been on my first holiday in 10 years (3 holidays now!!) seen multiple bands live and now we're in a global pandemic - during which I've shaved my head (which I've always wanted to do!), done lots of jigsaw puzzles and brought far too much makeup and skincare.......hence my return to the blogging world! Basically, this way I can still feel like I'm working and keeping my mind fresh on talking about beauty related stuff and also justify all the money I seem to be spending!!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Hopefully I'll get back into the flow of things easily but if not.....see you in another 4 years I guess!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Until next time,</div><div>xoxo</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767893131848848427.post-51978706438338233762016-06-30T18:25:00.001+01:002016-06-30T18:28:17.108+01:00Swatches: Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow PaletteHello!<br />
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So yesterday I was on my lunch break with another one of the girls on the beauty floor and some how ended up ordering the <a href="http://www.beautybay.com/cosmetics/anastasiabeverlyhills/modernrenaissanceeyeshadowpalette/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette</span></a> from <a href="http://www.beautybay.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Beauty Bay</span></a>. The reason I ended up buying it from Beauty Bay was purely for the fact that they have free next day delivery and it's my day off today so I thought I'd order it to have something new to play with today! (I might have a slight makeup addiction.....)<br />
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Firstly, let's just discuss this packaging shall we? The outer case is suede which means I spent a good 5 minutes just stroking the outside of the palette like some sort of weirdo. It's sturdy without being too heavy. It's not the sleekest palette I've got in my collection but it's also not the bulkiest either.</div>
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Post-swatchfest! I was surprised by the lack of fallout with these shadows until I looked at the ingredients and saw that they are talc free. I was incredibly happy to see this as I hate that talc is in so many powders as it's just a filler and does nothing other than annoy the crap out of me by causing all my palettes to become super messy with the fallout of the shadows! This is why I love bareMinerals so much and now I can add ABH to this love apparently! I've not looked into their other powder products yet but this means I definitely will be (sorry purse!!!) ABH are also cruelty free too, which is a HUGE bonus in my books. The only thing I will say is that the use by is "once open use within 6 months" which seems to be an incredibly short shelf life for an eyeshadow palette I think. Most are at least 12 months if not more so I'm not sure why this is.</div>
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Cyprus Umber - A deep matte brown, which is always welcome in any palette for me as it's so multi-use. From defining your crease to using as liner, it's always handy to have.</div>
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Love Letter - A matte cranberry shade. I was literally saying yesterday that I don't really enjoy matte colours generally but I think this is the colour to change my mind! What a beauty!</div>
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Antique Bronze - A pinky bronze shimmer. A beautiful colour that I can see myself using all over the lid or as an outer colour shade.</div>
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Buon Fresco - A pinky nude shade. This one almost has a hint of lavender in it, which would make it a perfect colour for a nude eye without using all brown shades like I usually do.</div>
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Golden Ochre - A (mostly) matte golden yellow shade. This is one that I'm very excited to use! It's the perfect yellow shade without being too bright or too pastel. As you blend this out there is a very subtle shimmer in it that gives it depth.</div>
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Tempera - A nude shimmer shade. This is probably the shade I was least excited about as I own this shade several times over I think....however it is a welcome addition to this palette as a fantastic highlight shade for sure.</div>
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Realgar - A Matte burnt orange shade. I really love this colour and will be using it a lot come Autumn I think.</div>
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Warm Taupe - A matte.....warm taupe shade. There really isn't much to say about this shade other than I think it'll make a great transition shade for most looks.</div>
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Venetian Red - A shimmer cranberry shade - This is the main reason most people want this palette I think! It really is a beautiful shade that is very buildable but not overly shimmery.</div>
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Red Ochre - A (mostly) matte burnt red shade. This is the red counter part to Golden Ochre with it's very subtle shimmer when blended. It's definitely a burnt red shade with a more orange tone to it. This would make a lovely transition shade for a more dramatic eye I think.</div>
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Primavera - An intense shimmer champagne shade. I love this shade as I think it'll add a really nice intense shimmer in the inner corner but looks like it could also be used as a highlighter too....</div>
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Burnt Orange - A...urm...burnt Orange sheen shade. Most of these shades are pretty much what you expect when you read the colour name, and this one is no exception. It's definitely a subtle sheen that isn't as noticeable as the colour before but has a glow to it, which is very nice and makes me think of Autumn bonfires for some reason.</div>
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Raw Sienna - A matte mustard colour. I really like this colour! It's like a twist on a nude shade and will look pretty awesome on I think.</div>
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As you can tell, I've not actually played about with it on my eyes yet and my next day off isn't until Monday so I won't know how it actually works on the eye until then, but so far I'm very impressed and will be looking at more ABH stuff in the future for sure! I like how some of the matte shades actually blend out with a very subtle sheen to them and I like the range of colours in this palette as you can do a very natural eye look or you can really go to town with an Autumnal look too, which is possibly a bit ridiculous to say since it's technically Summer in the UK right now, but really....it's definitely Autumn weather outside right now and I prefer Autumn/Winter anyway so anything that gets me excited for that time of year is a bonus for me! Although that's not to say that this palette isn't good for Summer too though...I will be taking this palette with me when I got away to London in August for sure!</div>
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I was incredibly impressed with Beauty Bays delivery as well and the ease of use when ordering this palette and I will definitely be using them again....perhaps for one of the ABH Glow Palettes?? Who knows??</div>
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Anyone who knows me, knows I'm a little a bit obsessed with skincare! So today I bring you the first in a new blog series called "A few of my favourite things" where I will discuss a few of my favourite things in each category explaining why I like them so much and why I would recommend them.<br />
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So, serums and face oils....why do I love them so much? Basically a serum has more potent ingredients and will ultimately do more than your regular moisturiser. For a slightly more in depth look at what a serum is the lovely people over at <a href="https://intothegloss.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Into The Gloss</span></a> have put together a <a href="https://intothegloss.com/2016/03/what-is-serum/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">little FAQ</span></a> that's definitely worth a read!<br />
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bareMinerals Multi-Wrinkle Repair was my absolute favourite serum before Skinlongevity came out. It smelt like lavender and just sunk into my skin so quickly whilst hydrating it quickly too. I won't go on about this too much as it has been discontinued and I don't want to make anyone feel like they want to try it only to be disappointed when it's difficult to find!!</div>
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<a href="http://www.nipandfab.com/skincare/serums/dragons-blood-fix-serum" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Nip+Fab Dragon's Blood Plumping Serum</span></a> - I got this as a 10 day sachet sample set when I got the face mask on their website a while back. Firstly, if these sachets only last you 10 days, what are you doing with the serum?? There is SO much in each sachet!! I really enjoy this serum and it's a cheaper version of the Rodial Dragon's Blood Serum, which I've not tried as it's rather expensive! This one is slightly thicker and stickier than the other serums and oils in this post which does put me off buying the full size to be honest. I don't mind using this at night but it takes way too long to sink in for me to use during the day. It does have hyaluronic acid in it though, so if you have excessively dry skin this might be good during the day too.</div>
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<a href="http://www.clarins.co.uk/truly-matte-pore-minimizing-serum/0122010.html#start=1" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Clarins Pore Minimizing Serum</span></a> - I got this as a sample from my local Clarins counter and although I'm not a huge fan of it all over my face, I do like how it does minimise the appearance of my pores and helps to mattify my face during the day. My makeup sits nicer and stays for a bit lonoger too I have noticed. This serum is for more combination to oily skin, which is probably why I don't like it all over my skin but it has alpine willow herb in it which helps slow the production of sebum resulting in a matte finish.</div>
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<a href="https://www.adskinsynergy.com/html/products/night-treatment.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">AD Skin Synergy Nourishing Night Treatment</span></a> - I got this in a beauty box a while back and I love it! It's seriously nourishing and smells amazing. The brand is also paraben free which is always a good thing I think. It contains a lot of natural, organic oils which will help to hydrate your skin and repair it overnight. Highly recommend! (Plus a tiny bit goes a REALLY long way so it lasts ages too!)</div>
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<a href="http://www.kiehls.co.uk/skin-care/category/serums/midnight-recovery-concentrate/3605970279752.html?cgid=face-serums#start=1&cgid=face-serums" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concerntrate</span></a> - I got this when it was on a huge discount on the Debenhams website (it is still on a slight discount <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_121620001299_-1" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a>) as I'd always heard such good things about it. To start off with, I wasn't really sure it was doing much. Sure it smelt good but really....was my skin looking any different? Then someone mentioned that my skin looked really glowy and I realised that the subtle changes weren't noticable by myself so much, but it was obviously doing something! This is another paraben free item which I love to put on after my bareMinerals Skinlongevity to really give my skin an overnight boost!</div>
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<a href="http://www.nudeskincare.com/products/new-progenius-firming-youth-oil" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Nude Firming Youth Oil</span></a> - This one has a really nice plumping effect which helps to fight the visible signs of ageing in the form of fine lines and wrinkles. I'm not super fussed about wrinkles at the moment so I'm not sure I could justify the price tag but I'm enjoying the sample I got! Again, this serum is suitable for Vegans so if fine lines and wrinkles are a concern for you it might be worth looking into this one!</div>
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So today I thought I'd give you all a brief little tour of my makeup storage as it is at the moment. Now then, a little disclaimer of "I'm well aware that this is too much makeup for one human being to get through in a life time but we all have hobbies right?" I also got a lot of this stuff with my staff discount at work, which kind of helps me justify the amount....! You may also note that I don't have a lot of bareMinerals stuff in here, which may seem quite strange considering that I work for them....why is this you ask? Well, it's because I recently decided to move pretty much all my bareMinerals stuff onto my desk where I get ready in the morning. Now then, this isn't set up in an ideal way at all but it's made my morning so much easy! I've also got a few other products on my desk like my Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray, some lip liners and mascaras too. Right, let's get on with it!<br />
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So like most bloggers, I have the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/50192822/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Ikea Alex 9 Drawer Unit</span></a> to house most of my makeup. There is a reason this range is popular with people with a lot of beauty as it houses most items very well and you can divide the drawers how you want to (after you've brought dividers or re-purposed something - I chose to use empty beauty boxes for the time being as they work well and have a lot of space too.) The one complaint I have about these drawers is that they don't actually come out all the way, which isn't the end of the world but is a minor annoyance every now and then. Just something to consider if you're thinking of getting this unit. </div>
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I have my perfumes sat on top of my drawers in the hopes that it'll remind me to use them more frequently and not just use the ones at work! Post coming soon on my current perfume collection. </div>
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So here is the first photo of the top drawer. It houses some fancy jewellery at the back (some real pearls that my Mum got me and a Stella and Dot bracelet I won from work) then my limited edition bits and backups. So you can see the limited Christmas edition deluxe Mineral Veil by bareMinerals, which I definitely did not need at all as I have more mineral veil than I will ever get through I think....buuuuut.....the pot was so so pretty I couldn't resist!! The black thing at the front is a brush roll that i use whenever I have to take any brushes anywhere as I HATE putting them into makeup bags for some reason! I think this was part of a Lancome brush set a few years back...</div>
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Underneath my Mineral Veil I have some gift with purchase bits from Estee Lauder that I've not tried yet (I think I may have tried to mattifying one once maybe?) Then a mini Urban Decay Setting Spray, a limited edition slogan Touche Eclat (the one that says "I am not a morning person"), a few bareMinerals foundations that I've won from work but don't need to open yet (although that Complexion Rescue is probably coming out soon!!) and a couple of sample bits from when I've ordered stuff from the bareMinerals boutique/Online and they've been included in my order (surprisingly the primer sachets are really handy when I'm away as I don't have to carry my full primer and can just throw them away afterwards. The lip products are all backups of products I really like and don't want to be without!</div>
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Underneath the brush roll are some perfume samples that I've partially used and just don't know where to put. Most people would have them in their bag but when we get searched at work, it's hard enough trying to explain that, no, you haven't in fact stolen that lipstick from your counter, you tend to have bareMinerals products in your bag because you bloody well work for the company and want to top your lipstick up after lunch without doing it on counter! that you tend to not want to have to also explain about a perfume sample too.</div>
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To the right of the picture are two beautiful Burberry limited edition items that I just don't have the heart to use. I know I should do but.....the Rain of Shine blusher is just so beautiful that I don't want to ruin it and the bronzer is also beautiful to look at! First world beauty blogger problems right?</div>
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Next up is the face products drawer. Now then, I'm not one of those people that has tonnes of foundations or primers etc because when you work for a beauty brand, you wear their products 5 days out of 7 and, honestly, I love the bareMinerals foundations (well....most of them anyway!) so I don't see the point in buying other foundations as I know I won't use them within the time frame they have before going a bit manky. I'm definitely a bit more flexible with colour products when on days off or holiday. So in here we have a whole bunch of highlighters (the Estee Lauder Sultry Glow one is a favourite at the moment!!), Blushers, a few cream products and maybe about 2 bronzers...I'm clearly not a bronzer fan I guess! The mini bareMinerals one was from a boutique purchase and has been relegated to the drawer because I now have the full size one.</div>
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Next up is the eye drawer! This doesn't include big palettes as they are in a drawer further down due to space requirements. So in here we have a bunch of single shadows by NARS, Estee lauder, Urban Decay and some single ones by No7, Burberry and random other brands. I have a couple of Colour Tattoos but other than those I don't have a lot of cream shadows. I also have my lovely Tom Ford palette in here in the shade Silvered Topaz, which was the last one on my list to get after all the other ones i wanted were sold out on my friends discount....it's still beautiful but a tad....dull for my liking (I mean.....I have a lot of neutral eyeshadows so I wanted something a bit bolder if I was buying Tom Ford you know??) I also have the only Dior Eyeshadow palette that I've ever been impressed with quality wise. I mostly find their 5 colour palettes a bit lacking in pigmentation vs their individual shadows which are amazing!</div>
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On the right hand side of the picture are my eyeliners. I have a few Clinique ones that were free as well as a couple of Urban Decay sample ones. I brought a fair few of the Estee Lauder Doublewear pencils because they had some really pretty different colours (the Teal one is my personal favourite I think!) I also have my YSL sparkly mascara in there too.</div>
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Onto my favourite drawer....the lipstick drawer! A lot of highend lip products reside in here as I am an absolute sucker for packaging and have no shame about it! You might be able to tell that I have a little bit of a love in going on with Estee Lauder lipsticks right now! The envy range is amazing and I love all the finishes and the colour selection is amazing too. I've got a few of my highstreet lipsticks in here too, which are the ones that survived my extreme cull that I did a while back. At the back are all the Sleek Pout Paints as I love the way you can mix them to make your own colour, along with my collection of bareMinerals Pretty Amazing Liquid Lipsticks which I still miss so much! They were my favourites on counter before being discontinued!</div>
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We then have lipsticks in pencil form and my collection of Estee Lauder Liquid Lipsticks (two of which I found in TKMaxx recently! Score!) You can see I also really love the NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencils too! I found out that I get discount through my job recently and went a little bit mental with it!! They really are worth the money though as they stay on all day and are so comfortable to wear too!</div>
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The lipgloss drawer. Not a huge amount in here....but that's mainly because most of the lipglosses I own are by bareMinerals and are therefore on my desk and not in here. The Buxom ones are from years ago when we used to sell them on counter alongside bareMinerals stuff. I miss them! I then have a few random ones by various brands but overall I'm not a huge lipgloss fan....which is why this drawer is a bit empty looking! The Fresh Sugar Legends set is a present my brother got me a while back. They are nice enough but not something I would rush out to by again as I just don't like lip balm enough. The Dior box contains a mini lip maximizer and a mini lipstick. It was a gift with purchase ages ago and I think I've used the lip maximizer once? I should try to use that more often as some people swear by it! </div>
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Aaaaand the big eyeshadow palettes drawer! Ok, so here we see that I have a bit of an Urban Decay obsession....what can I say? They do some really good eyeshadows!! It only slightly bothers me that my Naked 1 palette is in the really old packaging and doesn't match my other ones....</div>
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Underneath my Vice 3 palette is my Make Up For Ever Studio Case that has 12 shadows in and a full size liner. I love love love the MUFE eyeshadows! I would own all of them if I could I think! In here I also have the Chocolate Bar and Semi Sweet palette by Too Faced, a YSL limited edition palette, a Buxom palette that i chose the colours for that my brother got me when he went to America, another MUFE mini palette and the rest are all Urban Decay.</div>
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Finally, at the back of my eyeshadow palette drawer, I have my small selection of false lashes. I used to have more and need to get some more less extreme ones, but I barely ever have an excuse to wear false lashes these days so I just haven't bothered picking any more up since I had my purge of unused or out of date stuff. The main reason for keeping the Lancome ones is because of the box. I have no shame over this! The Illamasqua ones I got from TKMaxx a while back because I'd been wanting them for ages but couldn't justify the price for something that I'd really never wear... And the We Are Faux ones came in a beauty box I think a looooong while ago... Chuck in some never opened No7 eyelash glue and that's my makeup drawers done!</div>
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I hope you enjoyed this brief look in my makeup drawers and don't think that I'm using this post to brag etc. I really love reading these kinds of posts and watching them on YouTube and have been meaning to do one for a while. I might do a post on my currently desk set up so you can see the ridiculous amount of bareMinerals stuff I own (seriously....it's ridiculous!) or maybe a more in depth look in my makeup drawers? Let me know what you guys think and let me know if there's anything you want a more detailed review of with any of the products in my stash! Feel free to link your makeup drawer posts too as I do love having a nose round someone else's stash (and not just to get ideas as to what to buy next!!!)</div>
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So today I'm taking you through a few bits I've used up and some that I haven't for various reasons....<br />
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<li>bareMinerals Combination Skin Moisturiser - Love this moisturiser but it's been discontinued and replaced with their AMAZING new skincare range instead. I'm currently using their oil free moisturiser called True Oasis instead and I'm in love. <u>Would I repurchase?</u> Well....no....because I can't and there is something better by bareMinerals now instead!</li>
<li>B. Makeup Brush Cleanser - Man, I've used a lot of brush cleaners in my time. I have this habit of just weirdly wanting to try them all apparently! This is hands down my favourite that I've used so far. Cleans my brushes quickly, is anti-bacterial and doesn't smell like it'll be killing my lungs when I breathe it in...win, win, win! <u>Would I repurchase?</u> Yes and I already have! Plus Superdrug had it on offer so that was handy!</li>
<li>bareMinerals Multi-Wrinkle Repair Serum - Love this serum....but see above with the moisturiser. Currently discontinued but I've switched to SkinLongevity, which is the new serum by bareMinerals so it's all good. <u>Would I repurchase?</u> No because I can't.</li>
<li>bareMinerals Blemish Remedy Foundation in 01 Porcelain - This is my absolute favourite bareMinerals foundation EVER. I genuinely didn't think I'd actually use this as I don't have blemish prone skin but I tried it as I think it's important to know what each foundation looks and feels like when serving customers....and you know what? I bloody loved it!! I have super combination skin and it kept my oily oily forehead shine free and my dry skin didn't look dry at all during the day! Love, love, LOVE! <u>Would I repurchase?</u> YES! I actually ran out of this one before my new one arrived and I was distraught!! I have my new one now and I'm seriously considering buying a back up so I never run out again....</li>
<li>bareMinerals Original Foundation in Fairly Light - This was my go to foundation before using Blemish Remedy and I loved it.....not so much now. I just feel shiny with it on now and in order to get the same effect that the Blemish Remedy one gives me I have to top up my translucent powder half way through the day. Basically, I'm really lazy so way do two things when I can do one and get the same result? <u>Would I repurchase?</u> Probably not. Unless my skin suddenly changes and Blemish Remedy isn't right for me. That being said, I have a full pot after getting a back up before trying the Blemish Remedy one....</li>
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<li>bareMinerals Universal Dark Eyebrow Pencil - It feels like I've had this pencil for years....and it turns out I have! Because it's so pigmented it's taken ages to use up! Also I do tend to use powder by itself some days, which means this pencil lasted even longer. I like how thin the nib is so it's really easy to have a very delicate brow or I can build it up too if I want. <u>Would I repurchase?</u> Yep....and you guessed it, I already have!</li>
<li>bareMinerals Thrilled Lipliner - This is by far my favourite lipliner colour for me. It's like a "my lips but better" shade which means I can actually just use it alone to define my lips if I want. I have quite a thing for lipliners at the moment but this is the only one I've ever managed to use up (it's a twist up one too, which makes me happy!) <u>Would I repurchase?</u> I'm going to go out on a limb here and say you can probably guess my answer to this one....(Yes....and i already have....!)</li>
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<li>Boots Botanics Cleansing Toner - I got this in the hopes that it would be similar to the Pixi Glow Tonic...and it just isn't really. I think if you were on a really tight budget then this isn't bad and is brightening to some extent but for me personally, I just ended up going and buying the Pixi Glow Tonic anyway. </li>
<li>Garnier Micellar Oil-infused Cleansing Water - This wasn't a bad cleanser and I got it to try it as my "quick cleanser" for lazy days as I hoped it might be a bit better than the standard micellar waters that I've tried but a) the smell of this makes me want to heave and it lingers on my skin for too long so I want to wash my face anyway and b) nothing seems to beat my Bioderma for a quick lazy day cleanser (or pre-cleanser if I'm feeling fancy or had really heavy makeup on). Bioderma just seems to get more off and leave my face feeling cleaner. Plus the smell.....just no.</li>
<li>Clarins One-Step Cleanser - I've used this before and didn't mind it (it smells a bit weird but it doesn't linger) but it just didn't agree with my skin this time. Again, I felt my Bioderma is better. luckily this was a deluxe sample so I didn't waste any money on it!</li>
<li>Clarins Instant Eye Make-up Remover - What is it with Clarins and the smell of their products?! There's bloody Lily in everything apparently. I'd heard really good things about this eye makeup remover and my L'Oreal one is running out so I wanted to try a new one and thought this would be a good idea. Again, luckily it was a deluxe sample and I'm so so glad I didn't just get the full size one on a whim as the smell makes me feel physically sick and although it doesn't linger for ages afterwards as I sweep over my eyes with my other cleanser afterwards, just opening the bottle makes me feel pretty sick. I tried the Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover in a tiny sample too as the one on counter didn't smell too bad but when I tried it at home it was a real NOPE moment for me. I HATE the smell of lilies anyway (plus the are poisonous to cats (of which I have 3) so I dislike them for this reason too....) so to have it in a skincare product just bothers me a lot apparently!</li>
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<li>Nip+Fab Viper Venom Eye Roll On (no idea what it's actually called as the writing has rubbed off and I'm too lazy to Google it....) and Viper Venom Wrinkle Fix - Both of these products kind of smell like Sudocrem, which I don't actually mind, but I'm pretty sure these both actually caused an allergic reaction so they have been taken out of my routine as I used to have pretty bad skin and never like to risk it if I think a reaction is happening. It's not worth messing my skin up again because I feel I should use a product up so it's not a waste of money!</li>
<li>Lancome Energie De Vie Smoothing and Glow Boosting Liquid Care and Sleeping Mask samples - These are currently available at most Lancome counters as free samples when you ask and is their new skincare range. Now then, this is really my own fault because I had a really bad reaction to the HydraZen samples I had a while back but I decide to try these and see what they were like. Guess what happened? Yeah that's right...I had a god damn allergic reaction to it. How annoying!! I really like the idea of this range but my skin really really does not. I basically smothered my skin in Sudocrem the night after my reaction, which really helped my skin. Guess I'll be sticking to my bareMinerals skincare then!</li>
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So there are my hits and misses for 2016 so far! I don't seem to go through a lot of stuff like other people do (or it's just the same stuff every time....(hello Lee Stafford Bleach Blondes Shampoo and Conditioner!) which would probably get very boring very quickly....) but when I do I'll share it with you guys as I really enjoying reading these kinds of posts! Let me know if you have any hits or misses so far this year, or if any of my hits are your misses or my misses are your hits! As always, just because they are misses for me, doesn't mean they won't suit some of you guys! (also you may love the smell of lilies!!haha!)<br />
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So today I have the joy of bringing you a review of the brand new, not out yet bareMinerals Ink Liner!! This is bareMinerals first liquid eyeliner to hit stores and it's all very exciting! There was a QVC exclusive "smoke and define" liner which I think was liquid but it was never released in stores. Now then, I've not used a liquid eyeliner in years. Gel, yes. Pencil, yes. But liquid? I think the last time I used it was for my birthday night out about 2 years ago... I was a bit wary of having to use one on counter as well as I've not needed to put liquid eye liner on somebody else in about 4 years. Basically, it's been a while since using liquid eyeliner on anyone at all!<br />
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The packaging is nice and sleek. As you can see this liner is tied into the Lash Domination range which includes the Lash Domination mascara, and the new Petite Lash Domination mascara (same formula, smaller wand!) I think the thinking behind it is that they are all a bit more dramatic so all go together.</div>
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The ingredients list for those who are interested. Having just done a bit of research on some other top selling liquid liners, the bareMinerals ingredients list is much much smaller than others. I'm not saying this is a good or bad thing, but I'm all for less ingredients near my eyes!</div>
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The actual eyeliner. I love this packaging as it's sleek but feels nice to hold as it's not too thick or thin, almost the size of a typical Bic pen. The lid has a spring in it, so when you click it back into place it seems pretty impossible to damage the nib (fingers crossed anyway!) It has a more upmarket feel to it than some of the old bareMinerals packaging. They're really focusing on making the packaging as good as the products now, which is great in my opinion! (Spoiler alert: the new skincare packaging is beautiful!!)</div>
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As all of our makeup artists say "shake it to wake it!" Can't say I'm going to be able to say that on counter without feeling like a cheesy fool, but it's true. You have to give this eyeliner a good few shakes to get it working. When you shake it you can hear something inside that is designed to keep the liquid mixed but also to stop it from all coming out the nib at once (hello goth phase eyeliner....!) </div>
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Now the important bit....the nib! It's a very thin tipped nib that can give you a very thin, tight line or you can use it on it's side to give you a thicker line. I'm personally a big fan of pen style liners, but I know this won't be for everyone. It's water resistant, so although it will dry in seconds and stay on all day, it's also very easier to take off. I've tried it over the last 3 days and had zero issues with it smudging or flaking, which I'm very pleased with. I'm a glasses and contact lenses wearer so I have sensitive eyes but I also tend to touch my eyes a lot too and I didn't have an issues with it. It was a bit strange putting liquid liner on for the first time in ages, but it was so easy to do and I didn't feel like I was dragging it across my eyelid either. It was super easy to fix any mistakes too (let's face it, there were always going to be mistakes the first time I used it!!) It has an almost slightly wet look finish I think as well. It doesn't dry down matte but it doesn't stay super shiny either. As I'd been used to pencil liner, I was wary about using it and also how quickly it might transfer onto the top of my eyelid (near the brow bone) I was pleasantly surprised that it was just as easy to use as a pencil and that there was absolutely no transfer at all as it dries almost instantly and stays put. Win, win, win for me! </div>
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Now then, considering I'm terrible at calligraphy, I'm impressed by how easy it was to write my name in a semi-fancy way with this eyeliner! Below my own vanity is a selection of lines for you to see. All were done with the same liner and are to show you how easy it is to vary between a thick and thin line. The third line down was when the liner needed a shake, so it's slightly drier than the others. I will say that if you have any lines on your eyelid you will need to stretch your eye a bit to get a fluid line that doesn't miss the gaps, but I think this is true with all liners really.</div>
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That's literally it for my cons list for this liner. I've had a bunch of compliments when I've worn this liner and it was incredibly easy to do cat eye flicks, despite thinking I could never do them with my eye shape. I messed up a few times the first time I tried it, but it was very easy to remove and start again without messing up all my eye makeup. All in all, this is an absolute win for me and I now understand people who wear liquid eyeliner every day!!</div>
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I was lucky enough to be gifted this by bareMinerals at my latest training session but it is currently available as a duo set on <a href="http://www.qvcuk.com/bareMinerals-Lash-Domination-Ink-Liner-Duo.product.216377.html?cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-12-_-216377" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">QVC</span></a> for £27 (with £2.95 postage) and will be available on counters in May for £17 each. </div>
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So as some of you may know, I work for bareMinerals on one of their counters. I'm a Counter Manager and I bloody love my job! I've been with them for almost 4 years and I wouldn't change a thing right now. Having said that, I will now point out that I've not been paid for this post, all opinions are my own and I brought all of this with my own money. Disclaimer over, let's get on with it!<br />
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So, as I said, I've been with bareMinerals for almost 4 and every February/March they have a different collection come out. The first year it was the most beautiful blue packaging with bright colours in, the second year was a lovely rose gold collection and last year was the modern pop collection and then this year it's the Lovescape collection. All the previous years have had hits and misses for me personally but this years collection is just purely beautiful all round I think! From the boxes to the gold packaging to the actual colours, it's all just one hit to another for me! So let's have a little look shall we...<br />
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You can't tell me you don't love that ombre outer packaging! </div>
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Side note: the bareSkin bronzer is a deluxe sample and not the full size product! (obviously...)</div>
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So the collection consists of: </div>
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A limited edition version of bareMinerals best selling Perfecting Face Brush in gold (also the number one brush in the UK!)</div>
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Marvellous Moxie Lipstick in Chase Your Dreams.</div>
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Colour boost palette in The Stolen Heart.</div>
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Eyeshadow Quad in The Instant Attraction. </div>
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Also in the collection is the bareSkin serum bronzer, but unlike the others this item isn't limited edition so will be available from now on as a full line product.</div>
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First up is the brush. I definitely didn't need this brush as I have the original one and, well....who really needs two of the same brush right? It turns out the I need two of the same brush!</div>
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As you can see from the picture above, the gold version of the Perfecting Face Brush is a big longer and the handle is actually slightly wider all the way to the bottom of the brush. For some reason this feels slightly weightier and nice to use for me personally. This meant that I could totally justify buying myself the gold one. Also it came in that pretty box...so you know....there's that too... In terms of usage, it's the same as the normal brush, pop a bit of whatever liquid product in the dip and then buff away! I tend to actually use mine to put my Complexion Rescue and Primer on together in the morning but it can be used for the bareSkin foundation or bronzer or any other liquid foundation or product. </div>
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Marvellous Moxie lipstick in Chase Your Dreams - If I had to pick one items that isn't quite me out of this collection, it would be this one. I like it but it's a bit too "my lips but a bit frosted" for me. I prefer a brighter colour generally but I do like this for a nude that isn't too nude look. The slight frost to it does enhance your lips with that slight glow and is in keeping with the glowing look created by this collection.</div>
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Chase Your Dreams swatch. This is one swipe of the lipstick and you can see it's pretty pigmented in just that one swipe!</div>
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Ah, my favourite of the whole bunch! Eyeshadow Quad in The Instant Attraction. Colours from top left (left to right) are: Whirlwind, Happenstance, Anticipation and Meant to be. You can see I've used this palette a lot since buying it a week or so ago! It's my one of my favourite palettes ever I think. This is mainly because it's almost like the loose eyeshadows but in a compact form, so easier to use but just as sparkly! As usual it comes with a double ended sponge applicator and a large mirror (covered with the box in this photo so I don't scare you all!)</div>
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A new thing that bareMinerals have introduced in the last few months is this handy guide on the box for the eyeshadows. I think this is such a good idea for customers who don't have time to sit down and try stuff on and also for people who love makeup but might be stuck in a rut and need ideas.</div>
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Meant to be - Sparkly brown</div>
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Whirlwind - (my favourite out of them all) it looks like a fairly nondescript matte peach shade...but....</div>
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The Stolen Heart Colour Boost - This duo blush and highlight is gorgeous and can be swirled together for a sheer highlighted blush or used individually for a more intense blush and sheer pearl highlight. I like the latter and really wish this highlight would come out separately. They did a limited edition highlighter in Turn On a while ago and this is like that one, but in a compact form. </div>
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The final addition to the collection is the only one that is staying as a permanent piece, and that is the bareSkin Sheer Sun Serum Bronzer. This is the deluxe sample size that I had to try whilst I waited for my free full size one (perks of the job!) and it actually lasted me quite a long time actually. The idea behind this is that you can either a) use it alone for a healthy glow with minimal coverage b) use underneath foundation for a lit from within glow c) mix with foundation to make it a tad darker (perfect for Summer!) or d) use as an actual bronzer over your foundation.</div>
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It's always quite runny so a brush is probably best to put it on with (hence the gold Perfecting Face Brush in this collection) If any of you have tried the bareSkin foundation, you'll find this easy to use despite it being a bit runnier than the foundation is, for those of you who haven't used the foundation it's really easy - just shake, drop and buff into your skin!</div>
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Once blended out on my very pale hand, you can see it just gives a healthy glow without looking obscenely dark on me. I was worried about how tanned I would look but actually, one drop just makes me look a bit healthier. I like to wear this under my foundation for a healthy glow from within look but that's only because I'm not a huge fan of bronzer in general as I feel like I'm very tanned very quickly and the very pale girl in me finds this odd!Haha! I've used it in various ways on customers and it's proved to be most popular (on my counter anyway) as a product to mix with customers current foundation to take it up a tone as Summer is round the corner (apparently....!) You can really see the glow on my hand in this picture!</div>
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I'm a big fan of this collection and this it might be one of the prettiest and most universal collections we've ever launched as a company. I just really want that highlighter colour to come out full size and full line!! So what do you guys think? Anything take your fancy from this collection? As always, leave me your thoughts below!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767893131848848427.post-45743246012167546102014-10-13T17:43:00.001+01:002014-11-25T17:17:24.654+00:00Current Cleanser CollectionHello!<div><br></div><div>So I have this little obsession with cleansers at the moment so I thought it might be a good idea to share which ones I'm using with you guys....also to shame me into not buying anymore for a little while too! Haha! I think when you go to take photos and realise you have FIFTEEN cleansers, you kinda go..."oh....oops....maybe I don't NEED that one by Trilogy that we've just got in at work..." so really this blog post is for me as much as it is for you guys too!<br><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpsmOEb0n0oaHJLFrTbNjYt-geslv21RCKQzoBsFqHL3a9wvWwtBfQdmb0ycbos29G85Tx_vN86puce6YUm25cviKWB6Q2v1_p7eLrhTHWMLFtrim2SQGTIHC1RiNatLcOryb5eNypgjTV/s640/blogger-image--1052373448.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpsmOEb0n0oaHJLFrTbNjYt-geslv21RCKQzoBsFqHL3a9wvWwtBfQdmb0ycbos29G85Tx_vN86puce6YUm25cviKWB6Q2v1_p7eLrhTHWMLFtrim2SQGTIHC1RiNatLcOryb5eNypgjTV/s640/blogger-image--1052373448.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ok let's start of with my "lazy day" cleansers. These are my replacement for face wipes as the alcohol in those things really dries my skin out and hurts my face a lot. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water - Brought this on special offer..it's ok but I wouldn't buy it again to be honest. It leaves me face feeling like I need to put moisturiser on and I don't like that feeling. (Sorry for the bubbles in the picture....I have a habit of automatically shaking my micellar waters as soon as I pick them up!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">B.Pure Micellar Water - Love this lazy day cleanser! It cleans my skin quite well but does leave a few traces of mascara on unless I'm a bit harsher with my cleansing (which I'm not around my eye area...) It's a good cheap micellar water and is good for all skin types. I'm quite a fan of the B. range in Superdrug as a cheaper brand of skincare. This is my second bottle and I've recommended it to friends and family members who are pretty bad at taking their makeup off as a good alternative to face wipes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Nivea Sensitive 3 in 1 Micellar Water - I actually got this in a recent Glossybox so didn't buy it. It's ok I guess but feels like it leaves a film on my face, which I think is the moisturising bit to it. I wouldn't re-purchase.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">White Rabbit Skincare Lime and Coconut Cleansing Water - Ok...firstly, we need to discuss how amazing this smells!! The first time I smelt it I honestly thought "I kinda want to try this as a cocktail!" it smells THAT good! As a cleanser it is fab for breaking down all makeup and leaving my skin refreshed and smelling nice. Despite having lime in it, it doesn't leave my skin feeling tight or dry. I would repurchase this in the bigger size too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87oKpBho2j5Pyzclt7OmWY5JDex1WCRlIsThp-8KpylWq3-qttg-qyqwN6GnZDjRcUuSvNlFPFVvPuT4gGwG9To9rctXMeOGhWqXeuVn-gV4Z_3amjD2a9ntLgM_Ssavgm7tIiQ-iW8hn/s640/blogger-image-1873081038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87oKpBho2j5Pyzclt7OmWY5JDex1WCRlIsThp-8KpylWq3-qttg-qyqwN6GnZDjRcUuSvNlFPFVvPuT4gGwG9To9rctXMeOGhWqXeuVn-gV4Z_3amjD2a9ntLgM_Ssavgm7tIiQ-iW8hn/s640/blogger-image-1873081038.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">No7 Cleansing Oil - This was a impluse purchase after trying it in a sample. I didn't need it but I did have a voucher and Steph, who works on my local counter, is very persausive!Haha! This is a nice cleanser and does leave my skin really soft afterwards, it just takes quite a while to get all traces off and the smell might be a bit too much for some people. I don't think I'd buy it again as, unfortunately, the bottle does leak if it falls over.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">White Rabbit Comfort Cleansing Balm - Again, I freaking love the smell of this! It's just so...comforting! This is a great hot cloth cleanser that leaves my skin incredibly soft and smooth afterwards. I tend to use a Micellar water first to take off most of my makeup and then allow my skin to dry before using this as a nice deep cleanse. I will buy this one again once my tub runs out....but that might be some time away as a small amount goes a really long way! (This came with a flannel too so I didn't have to worry about finding one to use it the first time which was a bonus!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Body Shop Camoile Cleansing Butter - I got this in a beauty box a while back and it's ok. I wouldn't rush out and buy it as I don't think it does as good a job as the White Rabbit Skincare one and as they are the same price I'd rather get an extra 10ml and a better cleanser for my £12!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">B.Clean Melting Gel Cleanser - This is my go to quick "luxury" cleanser....if that makes sense? It works in a quicker way to the others but doesn't clean my skin quite as deep down I don't think. It removes all makeup but the others feel richer and deeper cleaning. It's a good one for when I'm not feeling too lazy but am not feeling up for a hardcore cleansing session! I would buy again but, again, a little bit goes a long way so it'll take a while to use up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikTNcYcuGTZo4zFHLL6HgKoBdXvQm5WqYJ21qLbAieuOWp5bKjGrRhaLYzmUd_2Uujm0-oJpDrAmTlow9BqoIkJfh3l8gfIrZAVpFyI0X2YL7XKzMLnVLAHz-4717iIbQ3LiUOppsoLKUZ/s640/blogger-image-1730460969.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikTNcYcuGTZo4zFHLL6HgKoBdXvQm5WqYJ21qLbAieuOWp5bKjGrRhaLYzmUd_2Uujm0-oJpDrAmTlow9BqoIkJfh3l8gfIrZAVpFyI0X2YL7XKzMLnVLAHz-4717iIbQ3LiUOppsoLKUZ/s640/blogger-image-1730460969.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">bareMinerals Exfoliating Treatment Cleanser - I'm not sure if I'll be able to express how much I freaking love this powder exfoliator from bareMinerals! It give my skin a nice scrubbing without feeling like I'm rubbing sand on my face. I know some people prefer that feeling, but my skin hates it and looks quite red afterwards. I wouldn't use this one to take off my makeup personally but I like that you can double it as face mask as well which I like to do once a week. I would definitely get this again and am waiting on one to arrive right now!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">bareMinerals Purifying Cleanser - This is my daily cleanser. I use it in the morning in the shower to wash my face, one to two pumps is enough and I like how it leaves my skin feel refreshed afterwards. You can use this one to wash off all your makeup too (including eye makeup) but I tend to opt for more intense cleansers in the evening due to where I work (makeup everyday and lots of dust/running around means I want a deeper clean in the evenings!) I would never be without this cleanser as I love it as my morning fix!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">bareMinerals Deep Cleansing Foam - This cleanser has natural foaming agents in it so doesn't leave my skin feeling dry like other foaming cleansers can do. This is really for oily skin types so I don't use it much. I tend to use it after I've been to London for training or if I've been really ill as it really cleans down deep and drags out any impurities! I wouldn't necessarily buy this one for myself again as I don't use it much so would rather get one of the other two bM cleansers instead, but it is nice to have for when my skin is feeling particularly crappy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">md formulations Facial Cleanser for sensitive skin - I got this from work as part of a little try me kit as I liked the idea of it being a bit more hardcore for my skin. I went with the sensitive skin version to start with but think I might try the normal one next time. This kind of tingles on my skin a little, but in a good way! It eats away at dead skin cells instead of buffing them off like other exfoliators. You put it on dry skin and then wipe it off with a hot flannel and I really like how smooth my skin is afterwards! You do have to use a moisturiser with SPF in it if you use it in the morning though as it has AHAs in it to chemically exfoliate. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7lXkpj-YOOuY7ovjY21PRqv2S-_j8iRYd00OlVrvHvK3fduuRcYJTQK_oq637Co-XG2q0q1Q4wwRVFyivXy_bJBZYzsLlAsN9VME_093Hscwxe0xP2jAtyoWff99j9IaTI_wWwoFnHOvh/s640/blogger-image--2004897704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7lXkpj-YOOuY7ovjY21PRqv2S-_j8iRYd00OlVrvHvK3fduuRcYJTQK_oq637Co-XG2q0q1Q4wwRVFyivXy_bJBZYzsLlAsN9VME_093Hscwxe0xP2jAtyoWff99j9IaTI_wWwoFnHOvh/s640/blogger-image--2004897704.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">White Rabbit Skincare Rosy Dew Creamy Cleanser and Basking Rose Soothing Toner - I got these in a small try me kit with the day cream too so I could see if I'd get on with a toner as most have so much alcohol in that<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> my skin has never seemed to like them. I really like this duo together as they seem to remove all traces of makeup, including waterproof eye makeup! A little goes a long way too and my skin hasn't reacted at all! Both of these are for sensitive skin as I thought it'd be better to try the sensitive skin version although you can get these for other skin types too. I will be buying the full size versions when these run out.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">[comfort zone] Cleasning Milk - This was another beauty box special and it does work quite nicely but I do feel like I always need something else afterwards to take off the residue. I'm not a fan of the somewhat flowery scent either so wouldn't buy again.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Phew!! That's all my cleansers gone through....hopefully this might help if you need a new cleanser for Winter or if you just want to see that you're not the only one with a ridiculous amount of cleansers!haha! Have you guys tried any of these or any that you fancy trying? I have recently invested in the No7 Cleansing Brush which works nicely with most of these cleasers but I will be doing a full review of that once I've had it for a little while so I can fully report on any changes in my skin for better or for worse (fingers crossed for better and not for worse!!) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Until next time,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">xoxo </font></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767893131848848427.post-70661707045359445122014-09-02T18:18:00.001+01:002014-09-02T21:18:55.442+01:00August 2014 Favourites!Hello!<div><br></div><div>WARNING: Some ridiculous over explaining as to why I'm a terrible blogger! Haha!<br><div><br></div><div>So it's been a while since I did any kind of regular blogging really....and I honestly do want to change this!! It's been a really rough few months with my depression going full on cray-cray on me and leaving me with some new scars (one in a rather worrying place), a very confused brain that seems to think that getting in touch with people from the past would be a good idea (it would not) and some new pills that I don't like! It's been great times... <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">However out of all this I've realised that one of the things that really does cheer me up is blogging! Now then, my main issue with blogging I think is that I set myself too many posts to do and then get overwhelmed before I even sit down to type one up....so I'm going to try to do at least one a week to start off with to get into a routine and then take it from there. Hopefully this will work and give me back something fun to focus on and to keep my brain active with exciting things rather than letting my depression beat me up again....</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">So...on with the August Favourites!!!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Now then, I find it really difficult to narrow down my favourites because I love loads of stuff month to month, so i tend to pile them all up and then sit down to think "now......what did I REALLY love and use more than once this month..." Makeup is particularly difficult as I work for a brand and therefore use their stuff 5 out of 7 days a week! To try and vary it up I only allow myself to add the bareMinerals products I've really really been loving this month and then I add in some stuff I've been reaching for on days off too.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-rOwl0d2bdHxv4bVVoUIDASXuR_H9eMBrkvYO-Ex-kzlNuematPhyphenhyphenha2UNfJ1D7RqijLiZBJXq3E02kcdzHlv3gXj7zjZCD38DqJ0diIV-0SBBbE0T6td0vY-GcInAM5k-rtwPjximOxq/s640/blogger-image--1364309864.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-rOwl0d2bdHxv4bVVoUIDASXuR_H9eMBrkvYO-Ex-kzlNuematPhyphenhyphenha2UNfJ1D7RqijLiZBJXq3E02kcdzHlv3gXj7zjZCD38DqJ0diIV-0SBBbE0T6td0vY-GcInAM5k-rtwPjximOxq/s640/blogger-image--1364309864.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So on with the first items...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dior Addict Eau Sensuelle Perfume - I freaking love this perfume and it's just been discontinued!! Noooooooo!!!! It's a kind of light floral scent with a bit of sweetness to it as well. I'm not a fan of heavy floral scents but this one is just right for Summer. It stays on all day too, which is good as I clearly need to start conserving it!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Rituals Qi Gong Anti-Perspirant - I love the scent of this deoderant and I love the fact that it doesn't set my Asthma off in the mornings like some sprays do! Also the fact that it works really well is a bonus too...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Clinique Deep Comfort Hand and Cuticle Cream - This mini stays in my handbag to hydrate my hands through out the day. I get quite dry hands throughout Summer due to using so much hand sanitiser at work so this is a handbag must have.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Body Shop Mango Hand Cleanse Gel - Another handbag staple. I hate going to eat and not feeling like my hands are clean first. I get super clamy hands in Summer (lovely...) so I need this to make them feel clean again! Plus it smells AMAZING!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mavala Nail Hardener - This is a recent discovery but it's love! Along with my hands getting dry due to hand sanitiser use/air con etc at work, my nails are taking a bit of a battering too. This has basically saved the day by stopping them from peeling as much as they were!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRe5-7RcLvboy-q4wr4_GR60ZCfnT0iQia-JvMvOlA59udS9mkxpT-2ecKGc8f_-w3-TdK4jwjhw4PhvYDUCy8skUw6Sit3PGXkwmZaALekAPA7JdKy2unJtqQIdXXXYJF7JUgZsxPz-h8/s640/blogger-image-1158844616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRe5-7RcLvboy-q4wr4_GR60ZCfnT0iQia-JvMvOlA59udS9mkxpT-2ecKGc8f_-w3-TdK4jwjhw4PhvYDUCy8skUw6Sit3PGXkwmZaALekAPA7JdKy2unJtqQIdXXXYJF7JUgZsxPz-h8/s640/blogger-image-1158844616.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">bareMinerals Blemish Remedy - Ah Summer.....how you love to bring out the blemishes randomly.... Luckily I've found my Holy Grail item to banish those blemishes! This is a powder you put on with a little brush that basically stops the blemish from getting worse, helps to heal it from outside and within (without the burn of liquid ones that can leave dry skin instead) and helps to stop further blemishes from joining the gang!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">[comfort zone] Cleansing Milk - This came in my Glossybox for August so I've only had it for a couple of weeks but man do I love it!! It's so easy to use but leaves me skin feeling like it's just had a mini facial every night! Plus you can either rinise it off or just use cotton pads to take it off depending on how tired you are, which is a bonus as my new pills make me really really sleepy very quickly so if I've forgotten to take my makeup off before taking them, at least I have a lazy option! Haha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">White Rabbit Comfort Cleansing Balm - This has been my luxury facial cleanser for the month. I've had a bit of bad skin recently and this has been so gentle but because it contains rosemary essential oil I know it's also been slowly making my skin better too as rosemary is good for blemish fighting! My favourite thing about this has to be the smell which really can only be described as comforting...it just makes me feel so nice before bed! A tiny amount goes a really long way too and it takes off all remenants of my makeup so easily.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgune3W3FFtpYNlQ1AYRR5VDFfu9Rie4CJGOCzxqEYWrAVerbcw9ZyVkj2kydzucTEbWEBX-Y9lsNk4HjgLy3jS81tf3z-MTm-THCcVzdWSmZ6H8WTeJyzTk9KBJJ5YpOnCeZNcQXE6kOGy/s640/blogger-image--1315998026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgune3W3FFtpYNlQ1AYRR5VDFfu9Rie4CJGOCzxqEYWrAVerbcw9ZyVkj2kydzucTEbWEBX-Y9lsNk4HjgLy3jS81tf3z-MTm-THCcVzdWSmZ6H8WTeJyzTk9KBJJ5YpOnCeZNcQXE6kOGy/s640/blogger-image--1315998026.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Estée Lauder Double Wear BB Glow - This has been my go to item for das off most of the time. It gives me coverage without feeling heavy and gives me a nice healthy look without looking shiny. I've also been using it underneath my bareMinerals original foundation for when I'm heading out on a day off too so I have a nice glow from within but want a bit more coverage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">bareMinerals Quad in The Dream Sequence - I LOVE this palette so much!! I would've worn it every single day to work if I could have....but when you're out of stock of a quad it's a bit frustrating for customers who love it on you and want to buy it! Everytime I've worn this palette someone has brought it at work! I think a lot of people get put off by the bright purple but it's so pretty when it's on as it has a kind of multi-tonal effect which draws your attention to it. The dark purple is a fab powder eyeliner for days that you don't want anything too intense too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">bareMinerals Blush in The One - My all time favourite blush by bM! It has pink and coral tones to it so it suits every single look that you might want to create. Plus I can change my lip colour and not worry about it clashing with the rest of my makeup.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Topshop Glow in Polished - I've been loving this cream highlighter in the inner corner of my eyes to make me look a bit more awake this month! I also love the very subtle glow it gives on my cheek bones too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">bareMinerals Ready Touch Up Veil SPF15 in Translucent - Another handbag essential all year round but especially for the warmer months. This is a compact of Mineral Veil so does everything that does (absorb excess oil, make pores/fine lines appear smaller, give a flawless photo finish etc.) but with the added SPF15 which is always handy for the days when the sun decides to shine in England!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIy5gm494DmDOfsYIMeZdcxWCl64vkjRbbJ77wCajrpehD2MZme2Mtw3VajX6WyZzCcOPh1pjSAGUZhm4uxwEP-YEALFNF-F7gLmQlfd2kwssCBhZgg4lBLikdQz63gduFtGLFJNya4Sg9/s640/blogger-image--832213552.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIy5gm494DmDOfsYIMeZdcxWCl64vkjRbbJ77wCajrpehD2MZme2Mtw3VajX6WyZzCcOPh1pjSAGUZhm4uxwEP-YEALFNF-F7gLmQlfd2kwssCBhZgg4lBLikdQz63gduFtGLFJNya4Sg9/s640/blogger-image--832213552.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">bareMinerals Perfecting face Brush* - This is my absolutely favourite brush for liquid foundation from now on. It has a little dip in the middle surrounded by longer bristles on the outside and it just buffs my various liquids in so beautifully and evenly too! It's designed for bareSkin but works well with every liquid I've tried it with so far...including my Lauder BB Glow mentioned above!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">bareMinerals Soft Sweep Cheek Brush - I rediscovered this this month in my stash of brushes and it's perfect for a soft sweep of brozer or blusher so I don't look overly bronzed!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie lipgloss in Rebel - A perfect neutral lipgloss for every day. Exactly what I need in Summer!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dior Addict IT Lash Mascara in Black - Loving the way this seperates my lashes and gives them length and volume at the same time. The fact that it doesnt melt down my face is a massive bonus also...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Revlon Lip Butters in Sorbet and Juicy Papaya - Both of these reside in my handbag fr a quick slick of colour and hydration when I'm out and about. I don't like taking my fancy lipsticks out during Summer in case they melt (noooooo!!!) and these lip butters are just great subtle colours to pop on in a hurry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So those are my August favourites. Are there any items in there that you love or any you'd like more indepth reviews of?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Until next time,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">xoxo</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767893131848848427.post-37457786361632956752014-07-25T09:50:00.001+01:002014-09-18T16:15:11.018+01:00Sephora Haul!Hello!<div><br></div><div>So a few months ago my big brother went to California, which he does about twice or three times a year. For some reason I'd NEVER thought to ask him to pop into Sephora for me (so many missed opportunities! Haha!) and when I mentioned it before he went this time he said "Yeah...of course I can. I go to a mall with it in every time I go...." I was kicking myself for not thinking of it earlier to be honest, but I soon got over that and started browsing the stores website and making a wishlist of everything I wanted to try.....I then had to amend my list to try and keep it under £100....and then under £50 if possible. It was tough but I managed to do it! (well....it was around the £60 mark but that was close enough for me!) I figured it was best to go for "try me" kits so I could get more bang for my buck (as it were...) and maybe treat myself to one item that I thought I'd really like, this way I could feel like I was getting loads for my money rather than picking 3 full size items that I may or may not like once he got them to me.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioTG0dXIo8BRKKe14WpXgWKZjzotpme6FVOnNDnJPl0_HzadE5cPP_LqZvVwwzDEVceaAKuLdqZ1mm5n_1Ul47lzYxbLbMuU1puBxdkuBVDEgVPVB-uXS1_Yp2ma7F0ZKjJIs3Q10XXUgu/s640/blogger-image-521404178.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioTG0dXIo8BRKKe14WpXgWKZjzotpme6FVOnNDnJPl0_HzadE5cPP_LqZvVwwzDEVceaAKuLdqZ1mm5n_1Ul47lzYxbLbMuU1puBxdkuBVDEgVPVB-uXS1_Yp2ma7F0ZKjJIs3Q10XXUgu/s640/blogger-image-521404178.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So here's the haul! My brother picked me up a postcard from the Mirage hotel that he stayed at in Vegas (I've ALWAYS wanted to go to Vegas! So jealous!) He sent me a video of his hotel room when he was out there too...it was insane and probably bigger than my entire house!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There is also the Sephora Summer Stash kit, Too Faced Beauty Blogger Darlings kit, Marc Jacobs Lip Gel and Tarte Blush.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_6GTOvE9HdDT_Prt5yoNc2nffOVAirbCwV2LYaE3LoTO3zUF_er-tsma_8xzLp8JM827bQpu3tkB73Os4rHg_9DyxDR-hoBFjT0Pzd0-uzBcy38VUu-EhRTLTGrJNPM8VYwpZ4igguDR-/s640/blogger-image--1988187229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_6GTOvE9HdDT_Prt5yoNc2nffOVAirbCwV2LYaE3LoTO3zUF_er-tsma_8xzLp8JM827bQpu3tkB73Os4rHg_9DyxDR-hoBFjT0Pzd0-uzBcy38VUu-EhRTLTGrJNPM8VYwpZ4igguDR-/s640/blogger-image--1988187229.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So Sephora are well know for giving out samples...and like a good brother he listened when I said "take all the samples offered no matter what!" Haha! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The Samples were: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Philosophy Time in a bottle serum - Nice but it didn't "wow" me</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Benefit Hello Flawless Foundation - I used to work for the brand so know not to put this hideous product on my face. Also it was in the darkest shade....lol no!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Prada Candy and Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet Samples - I work next to the fragrance section at work so get to try most fragrances out anyway but it was nice to sample the Prada one as I wouldn't have chosen to try it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta 2 step cleanse - This was two pads to try and tehy were nice and left my skin feeling really nice. Not sure I'd buy the full size but nice anyway!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Living Proof Prime Style Extender Sachet - I've still not used this as I keep forgetting I have it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Living Proof Style Extender Spray - I LOVE this! It really holds my hair in place without it going weird and crispy. I'll be getting him to pick me up a full size of this next time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid0qKHJaljWIlFYGzWB_aGv9GwZO6MYTsQMlEPekfmICPCeCDqq7rU7CTe66be0UBJJrxk_q7V2uUwh06s9pstWEIvUBgE9fZDdn7WIgeSIIMsmYrxtPGD-RQEp1LRERZ96XLX3dfaC9sN/s640/blogger-image--630220277.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid0qKHJaljWIlFYGzWB_aGv9GwZO6MYTsQMlEPekfmICPCeCDqq7rU7CTe66be0UBJJrxk_q7V2uUwh06s9pstWEIvUBgE9fZDdn7WIgeSIIMsmYrxtPGD-RQEp1LRERZ96XLX3dfaC9sN/s640/blogger-image--630220277.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The lovely Sephora receipt! I'm going to have to look into getting him to start using the beauty insider thingy for me I think....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU6S_gY-LfuU-DvAGPz_J3vR6DiDxgLU7GrXtx_Q8t5oBI6UCyFvBsQRdi2jdhzfPQEmDncZCTIgDVJoA3qw_vyybazBS3AC3LPe8Su0UMFZbSQwmcv0bHZLS0mQrjXhkATQ-P_Ij8iNmm/s640/blogger-image-121747613.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU6S_gY-LfuU-DvAGPz_J3vR6DiDxgLU7GrXtx_Q8t5oBI6UCyFvBsQRdi2jdhzfPQEmDncZCTIgDVJoA3qw_vyybazBS3AC3LPe8Su0UMFZbSQwmcv0bHZLS0mQrjXhkATQ-P_Ij8iNmm/s640/blogger-image-121747613.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Right onto the products! I've had them for a good few months now so I can give a proper review rather than just excited babbling...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Too Faced Beauty Blogger Darlings</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I just had to get this really because of the name right?? Also because I've been wanting to try Too Faced stuff for a while as well....Although I've recently discovered it on the online order system at work so I can use my discount on it! Win!! This set came with:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Better Than Sex Mascara - OMG. It's amazing!! Such good looking lashes in one sweep!! However.....like with all things that are better than sex, this comes at a price...(like how an orgasmic pudding comes with loads of calories!) this one dries really quickly in the tube I thought and also pulled out a few too many lashes when I took it off at night. Not one for a full size purchase.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Face Primer - This was ok but I didn't notice it doing anything spectacular so will stick with my bareMinerals one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Shadow Insurance Eye Primer - I hate eye primers in tubes and I'll tell you why....they always seem to separate in the tube so I end up with a blob of primer surrounded by some weird liquidy stuff. It looks gross and puts me off putting it onto my eyes. Another miss for me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer - Ok so this smells amazing and is pretty pigmented to boot. I like this fact this has a very very subtle shimmer and is dark enough to actually show up. Would I buy the full size? Maybe. I certainly wouldn't mind if I got another kit and this came in it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8q_WJHjmQySHRFzNpKAUWStb4H3r-yfRbOzuez1PEYywUADuHOwEsWPLouKG8U1n4bHVK7xrzzfeM95gBa_47BKZk8P8d0pz3NeJDrhqVlxTQdKW5pYPmw1ezw2PVotVZhYoZfP1EWD5O/s640/blogger-image--843503195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8q_WJHjmQySHRFzNpKAUWStb4H3r-yfRbOzuez1PEYywUADuHOwEsWPLouKG8U1n4bHVK7xrzzfeM95gBa_47BKZk8P8d0pz3NeJDrhqVlxTQdKW5pYPmw1ezw2PVotVZhYoZfP1EWD5O/s640/blogger-image--843503195.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sephora Summer Stash Kit included:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray - I literally don't see any difference when I use this vs when I don't use it. Maybe it's because I'm already using makeup that stays on anyway? Would I purchase ful size? No....I just feel like I have a wet face for a bit and see no difference!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Make Up Forever eyeliner in teal - I love this shade and it's got AMAZING staying power! I would love to own more MUFE stuff if this eyeliner is anything to go by! I would purchase a full size but in a different colour as I see this one going on forever (no pun intended!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stila Eyeshadow in Kitten - This is lovely but I find I can only use it over the top of other eyeshadows otherwise it looks a bit weird. Not sure I'd purchase another one of these but maybe something else by them?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Deborah Lipmann Nail Polish - I've been wanting to try one of these nail polishes for aaaaages and I'm in love! I mean, the colour helps because it's awesome, but the formula is just lovely!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Josie Maran Coconut Watercolour Cheek Gelee - I wasn't really sure about this to start with but it's such a nice blush with a beautiful finish that can be built up if needed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Nars Laguna Bronzer - A cult classic that I've never tried....my god it's pigmented! This one is a tiny version of the full size and judging with how little you need, I'm guessing the full size will last you forever! It's a really nice bronzer and I can see why it's so hyped up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Buxom Luminizer - I've got loads of Buxom lipglosses because they used to be sold on my counter but I'd never tried anything else by them. A tiny bit of this goes a long way but definitely impressed me enough to think I might need to try more Buom stuff!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">OCC Lip Tar and brush - This is the item I was most excited about trying as lip products are my thang....ahem...I was pretty disappointed with this actually. I was expecting more pigmentation and longer staying power, like the Sleek Pout Paints, but it didn't give much colour and only lasted about 2 hours on my lips before I wanted to re-apply.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Marc Jacobs Mascara - I was pretty excited to try my first Marc Jacobs makeup product (well....my first Marc Jacobs anything except for the fragrances!) This mascara is really wet in formula and felt like it didn't really dry to my lashes like most mascaras do. 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It's like THE red I needed in my life! Move over other reds...this is THE one everyone should own. Firstly, the clour is divine - not to bright but not too dark. Secondly, look at the shape of the bullet....it's just...classy. Thirdly, the packaging....oh the packaging...it's magnetic and just snaps back into place in such a satisfying way that I want all my lipsticks to be like this please (Estee Lauder Envy lipsticks are quite close to be fair....) and fourthly the formula is just amazing. It really is gel-like in the way it glides onto your lips and never feels heavy. 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I went for a blusher as it's something that I've never seen a bad review on....and now I know why! It's subtle but buildable, never looks powdery and stays put all day. Instant love! 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He's going back to Cali-Forn-I-A (I hear thats what the cool kids cool it right?) in November so naturally I've been making a list of things for him to pick up for me! I'm thinking some Christmas sets as they're always cheaper but if anyone has any suggestions, leave a comment below and I'll have a little look on the Sephora website!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What do you think of my first Sephora Haul? Anything you want a full review of?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Until next time,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">xoxo</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767893131848848427.post-60892716056612302362014-07-15T17:10:00.000+01:002014-07-15T18:33:17.961+01:00Review: Dior IT Lash<div>
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So it's been a little while since I had the blogging bug....I really am going to make more of an effort for sure. I just find that when my depression takes hold, it can be difficult to do, well....anything really. It's very annoying and I'm going to try and break the habit by making up a little diary of stuff to do for my blog so I always have something to focus on and make me get up and feel productive!</div>
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IT lash came out about a month ago roughly and as I work next to a Dior counter I got to have a play around with it! Now then, I'm not one to have ever been particularly "wow-ed" by a mascara but as it's Summer now, I'm starting to go quite minimal on my days off so a good mascara is something I've been looking for as I think this is something that can make huge difference with your eyes. You don't have to do fancy eye makeup...just a quick slick of a good mascara and it makes you look more wide eyed and awake! The Dior IT lash, it turned out, was my "wow!" mascara! I got to try a small sample first and decided after 2 uses that I would need the full size in my life!</div>
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The sleek packaging makes this mascara fit right in to the Dior Addict family! It looks like a bigger version of the Addict Extreme Lipsticks...</div>
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I like that the wand in the same size as the tube so you won't lose loads of mascara at the end.</div>
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The brush is what drew me to this mascara the most. I love comb wand brushes as my eyelashes need separation and as I use bareMinerals Flawless Definition for work, I'm really used to...well...flawless definition! Haha! I wanted something similar for days off but I wanted something different to my "work makeup" if that makes any sense to you guys?! Anyway, this wand is a 360 comb wand so it's perfect for wiggling through lashes or twisting through depending on what kind of mascara applier you are!</div>
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Well hello lashes!!! This is with one coat and no curling with any device at all. This mascara is bulidable too, which I like. My bottom lashes haven't clumped together like they do with some other mascaras that I've tried.</div>
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This shows how much thicker my lashes look with one coat of IT Lash. I've been very impressed with this mascara and have actually had people compliment me on it when I've worn it!</div>
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Here's a lovely full face look (with added boobs at the bottom of the picture...oops!) This is with two coats of mascara to show how insane it can make lashes look!! I love two coats when I'm having a more natural makeup day and one coat when I'm going a bit more hardcore with my makeup!</div>
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Overall I highly recommend this mascara if you're after something that separates, lengthens and defines your lashes. I do still curl my lashes before application now though as it doesn't really curl my lashes. It's very easy to apply and equally easy to take off without dropping during the day. IT Lash costs £22.....or if you enter my competition below you could be in with a chance to win one of your very own!! That's right, I'm offering one of you the chance to win an IT Lash in Black just by filling out the rafflecopter widgit below! Winner will be chosen at random after the closing date. Don't forget to leave me a way to contact you. Good Luck!! (This competition is open internationally as I don't think there are restrictions on sending mascaras in the post....)</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So first up is the Black Seaweed Peel Off Masque. I absolutely love peel off masks as I always feel they just make me feel that I have brand new skin afterwards (plus I love the feeling of peeling off a layer of skin....which definitely makes me sounds a little insane....) It smelt kind of...generically manly almost which was actually really nice compared to any other peel off mask that I've tried as most are really fruity or strong smelling. It was very easy to put on, well as easy as a face mask can be! It left my skin feeling incredibly soft and smooth and refreshed too. The only complaint I have with this (as with all face masks!) is that my tiny face doesn't ever need the whole amount in the sachet! This is why I do like the squeezy pot of the passion peel off mask that they do. I hope they bring this one out into a squeezy tube as I actually prefer it to the passion peel off one!!</span></div>
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So today I bring you another review of something from my ridiculous stash of beauty items.... Today it's the turn of the bareMinerals 4.0 Eyeshadow palette in The A-List. I've had this eyeshadow palette for about a year now and I've never really reviewed it, which seems a bit odd as I use it an awful lot!</div>
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What bareMinerals say: "<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">bareMinerals READY® Eyeshadow provides exceptionally vivid, long-wearing colour in an ultra smooth, silky texture for effortless application and seamless blendability with two complementary shades. Powered by our proprietary SeaNutritive Mineral<sup class="tm" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">TM</sup> Complex along with powerful antioxidants, cold-pressed borage oil, caffeine and cucumber-ingredients known to reduce the visible signs of ageing, including reduced look of puffiness and antioxidant defence for a softer, smoother, revitalised eye area.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So the first thing to note is that I don't actually have the box for this eyeshadow palette...nooooo!! It got crushed one day and there was no saving it. This makes me quite sad but I'm so aware of the fact that this is such a first world problem that I will move on and say no more about it! </span></div>
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The palette contains my favourite 4 colours to wear....which is probably why it was my first choice out of all the eyeshadows to buy! </div>
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As you can see....this palette is a little messy from usuage!! I've had this for about a year and a half and it's still going strong. It's definitely my most used eyeshadow palette as it's actually quite versitile. I like to mix it up ever time I use it! The white shade of Icebreaker is my favourite base colour as it's a soft white but has a bit of sparkle to it and is quite unique compared to other colours I have that are kind of, maybe, slightly the same-ish....oops. The pink can be used as a sheer wash or built up for a more intense colour. The purple actually has a gold shimmer to it that adds some dimension to it and the black is a pure matte black which is great for a soft powder eyeliner. I love using the purple as an eyeliner tooas it's quite intense but with the bit of shimmer it's different to a pure black liner. I have been able to create soft everyday looks with this palette and some intense smokey eye looks too. The only downside to this palette is that I know I'll run out of the white shade quicker than the others....a problem I think everyone has with every palette ever made!! It does come with a double ended sponge applicator but I do have a bad tendancy of just throwing those out ni frustration after them falling out every time I open the palette up for weeks after I've first brought it! I just don't like the sponge applicators!</div>
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This shows you one finger swipe swatches of each of the colours. They are incredibly pigmented so a lighter hand is needed if you don't want a really intense look. All in all though, I absolutely love this palette and am always drawn to it for my everyday look as I find it easy to use and I prefer a slightly different colour look to just the neutral colours personally!</div>
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So some of you may know, I'm a big fan of skincare. I like to know what I'm putting on my face and try to use products that are as natural as possible as my skin is quite sensitive and can flare up at the smallest thing added to skincare (Estee Lauder and Lancome I'm looking at you!!) So most of you know that I work for bareMinerals and I love love LOVE their skincare but when my friend Melanie asked me if I wanted to be a guinea pig for her new skincare range, I couldn't turn down the offer!! Her concept is to keep her skincare as natural as possible and to keep the ingredients list simple and easy to read. I've had this stuff for a while now to really test it out properly so I can give an honest review rather than a first impressions review.</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="color: magenta;">I aim for my life to be as cruelty-free (towards animals) as possible, and I was finding it increasingly hard to determine what skincare brands tested on animals - it is an area that is very 'muddy' and confusing, and can be somewhat dishonest: a brand might claim to be cruelty free (such as MAC, for example), but if they sell in China, they HAVE to test on animals by chinese law, therefore that brand is not indeed cruelty free! So this was a big factor, but also I suffer from psoriasis, which is mostly stress related, but I imagined that ladling my skin with chemicals wasn't helping, and I wanted to "feed" my skin with as many natural ingredients as possible. So what better way to know exactly what is going into my skincare and who it's been trialled on than making it myself?!</span></span></div>
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So these are the bits that I was sent: a Massage melt, face oil for combination skin, beauty balm and a comfort cleansing balm (plus flannel but I'd used it and popped it in the wash at this point! Silly me!!)</div>
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The Liquid Luxury Facial Oil for Combination Skin unfortunately leaked on it's way to me. Melanie was very apologetic and offered to send me a new one, but there was still loads left in there so I was fine with it! (But it was nice to know that she would've been happy to send a new one out anyway!) I'm not going to lie, I ended up taking the dropper bit out as it seemed to have clogged up on it's way to me so it was difficult to get the product out, but I think this is just something that happened to mine due to the leakage problem. I've not really used facial oils and tend to use this one at night mainly because, working for bareMinerals, means that i use a powder foundation and simply don't have time to let this lovely oil do it's magic when I'm in a rush in the morning! I like the way it feels so nice on my skin in the evening though. The word luxury is definitely something I would use to describe this oil. Having only really put one oil to the test before, I found it sat on my skin and made my face feel sticky, which is not something I've experienced with this at all! I like the way I wake up the next day and my skin feels very soft and smooth after application and it's nice to have something different for my night routine now! </div>
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The final product was an all purpose Beauty Balm. I really like the idea of these as they are easy to pop in your handbag as they can be used for so much! I have used this as an over night lip treatment when my lips were horrendously chapped, a dry skin rememdy for my shins when they mysteriously decided to dry out randomly and my Mum has used this on her psoriasis on her elbows. Overall I enjoyed how hydrated my skin felt after using this and will be keeping it in my bedside table as a night essential but I'm not sure it'd become an everyday item or not. Again, you get a lot of product in a small tin which is always nice! If anyone has any other ways I can use a beauty balm I'd welcome the suggestions so I can try them out and see if this becomes a daily essential!</div>
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So, lets get on with the reason I'm blogging day...the MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Lightscapade...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPz4epkSfPwO4OQLKCjelxYwcexBhNyyijpHAhNSE9aM5e0ZZ2wto1Lg1y4e3sVjZR_5z965ZGZrDUBLdpE7OlwTnchyphenhyphenmHzumaN89ouuQhlvTifpowtsawSMrFplUVkuBRaG4yWtF6WuG0/s640/blogger-image--81513073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPz4epkSfPwO4OQLKCjelxYwcexBhNyyijpHAhNSE9aM5e0ZZ2wto1Lg1y4e3sVjZR_5z965ZGZrDUBLdpE7OlwTnchyphenhyphenmHzumaN89ouuQhlvTifpowtsawSMrFplUVkuBRaG4yWtF6WuG0/s640/blogger-image--81513073.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Is this not the most beautiful piece of makeup you have ever seen?? It literally made me squee with delight when I finally decided to go ahead and buy it! Now then, I'm not a MAC junkie who has to own everything by them, but you've gotta admit, they do know how to make products that are to drool over sometimes and for me, this is one of them! I love highlighters anyway but this just really is beautiful! One of the lovely ladies who used to work on Estée Lauder did buy me a highlighter as a gift that was called "Pink Buttercream" which is equally as pretty, but this one isn't limited edition so I don't feel quite so bad using it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6lICW4gWb7o1otZgHCTYWaOp1oI-91SQTp-EryN_c4GjXS93wqbkA4bklvLgLepdIMr5elfy6IZn5ctovrDQVAKrdsYdfUUbCj2FkhUwTCdxlsvbeVH6O6BHwAP9d-dCSi0XfX8iBwot/s640/blogger-image--286390765.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6lICW4gWb7o1otZgHCTYWaOp1oI-91SQTp-EryN_c4GjXS93wqbkA4bklvLgLepdIMr5elfy6IZn5ctovrDQVAKrdsYdfUUbCj2FkhUwTCdxlsvbeVH6O6BHwAP9d-dCSi0XfX8iBwot/s640/blogger-image--286390765.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">As always it's in that lovely MAC packaging that has a little button to press to open it. I like this because I always live in fear of breaking a nail on packaging that doesnt open easily (I'm SUCH a cliche girl when it comes to that aspect!!Haha!) I love the soft colours of the blues, peaches, pinks etc. It just looks so freaking pretty!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj587T2IlJLvVJHw1Q0UePxZogK5QxtZHUdM2pPr5V35P9wWdbvuRVMnwBwQMyWuCqXhBwnBvLuwDF_7Eqy4MfDVrko344bxLewwoFnkbcjABmjByqBZwNnH4LgM4kvQs8JiKlEjp2fyfZ4/s640/blogger-image-1862989263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj587T2IlJLvVJHw1Q0UePxZogK5QxtZHUdM2pPr5V35P9wWdbvuRVMnwBwQMyWuCqXhBwnBvLuwDF_7Eqy4MfDVrko344bxLewwoFnkbcjABmjByqBZwNnH4LgM4kvQs8JiKlEjp2fyfZ4/s640/blogger-image-1862989263.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Swatches of it on my fingers for you all. Its got a slight silvery gold look to it almost which lends itself to being a great highlighter for all skintones I think. I think you're actually suppose to pop this on all over your face but I personally prefer it as a highlighter as it's subtle but noticable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNa1kgHtb6oKAj7o_QaCSFhMkO5rTZlh1CkpKDrAz_OtZrLv8G319IMVt3rHm4VkufmN78awMWnZIOvD0TlmubzY3w0S6amuUvka2INBluvvZkBKnREIvZHkYNE9wAtRf6wQduVB4jJY20/s640/blogger-image-329976778.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNa1kgHtb6oKAj7o_QaCSFhMkO5rTZlh1CkpKDrAz_OtZrLv8G319IMVt3rHm4VkufmN78awMWnZIOvD0TlmubzY3w0S6amuUvka2INBluvvZkBKnREIvZHkYNE9wAtRf6wQduVB4jJY20/s640/blogger-image-329976778.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So as you can see in this swatch, the colours blend nicely to create that subtle glow rather than being too over the top. For me personally this has got to be my favourite highlighter I've ever purchased (although I'm sure I'll be saying that about another highlighter in the furture! I just love them so much!! Haha!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Lightscapade is normally £22* and can be brought online on the MAC store or in various different department stores.</div><br></div></div>So what do you guys think? 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So the Illamasqua packaging is very simply but classy I think. The only downside being that the shiny shiny case gets lots of fingerprint marks on it very quickly!! I like the case and it's easy to open even if you don't have nails (you know the kind of cases I mean where you need to have nails to be able to flip the lid open right? Ugh.)</div>
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The internal packaging is lovely too. My only complaint here is that there is a lot of packaging for a small palette. The packaging probably could have been reduced by about a third really. But it does look lovely, so there's that! The eyeshadows themselves are of the same formula as the Paranormal Palette so are kind of a bouncy feel with a cream to powder sort of texture. The guy who put this on me at the event a) was really lovely b) totally convinced me I needed this in my life for freshening up tired eyes and c) smelt really good which may or may not have helped sell the product to me.... He explained how the lemon/cream colour really helps to open up tired eyes (which it does) and that the others can be used in various different ways. I've used the darker brown colour as an eyeliner several times and a tiny bit goes a really long way. Now then, I don't own a lot of neutral palettes as I do love experimenting with lots of colours on my eyes, but this is one of the best neutral mini palettes I've seen. It can be used for day and night and is easy enough to pop in your bag if you take your eyeshadow out with you. I did find the cream formula creased on my eyes a bit but a tiny bit of primer underneath sorted this out!</div>
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These are the colours with one swirl of the shade and a swipe onto my hand. I like the way you can create a dramatic smokey eye with the dark gunmetal grey colour if you want or keep it fairly natural if you prefer. The colours are all very pigmented and I like the fact that there's no fallout with this formula as I do get frustrated with losing a lot of product round the packaging! </div>
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Overall I think this is a really nice eyeshadow palette to start off with if you haven't tried Illamasqua before. I like the way it's quite natural colours as Illamasqua are quite well known for their "out there" colours and products (I brought the Paranormal Palette for this reason alone!) It's a nice way to try out different formulas of eyeshadows too and the sort of bounce that comes with these eyeshadows just makes it feel like a really nice highend purchase! I'm pleased that I invested in this and will be buying other bits from the Illamasqua website soon (I say soon...I've got a lipstick from the sale on it's way now!!) The only thing that puts me off a bit is the price. This palette is £34 which could be considered pricey when you can get one of Urban Decay's various Naked Palette's for £37 that contain more eyeshadows of fairly similar pigmentation. however, it's the formula of these that I liked so much that I was willing to pay that price for to be honest. I'm not sure if I'd want to pay that price for a neutral palette with only 4 shades in in a powder form if the Naked Palette's were a choice too as I'm a value for money kind of girl most of the time! (She says typing on her iPad.....) </div>
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Have you guys tried anything buy Illamasqua? Any products you'd recommend? What do you think of the Reflection Palette?<br>
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You can buy the Reflection Palette at your nearest Illamasqua counter or <a href="http://www.illamasqua.com/shop/products/eyes/palettes/reflection-palette" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">online</span></a> (where you can get 10% off if you've made 3 or more orders from them!)</div>
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So I've decided to do a few reviews on stuff in my stash of cosmetics. I figured I've got a lot of stuff in there that I've never reviewed and I'm a big fan of searching blogs for reviews of various items before actually buying (it's saved me from a lot of bad purchases in the past I think!!)<br />
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So first up is a review on the Sleek Blush By 3 in Lace. I brought this a while back when Sleek had 20% off on their website. Everyone seems to rate them a lot and I had some other bits by them that were good quality for the price, so I decided to pick up a few bits on discount.....this being one of those bits! Now then, Sleek do some amazingly pretty blushers and I found it really difficult to choose! I so wanted to get some more pink blushers but I have so many that I did the whole "I'll get something different and then regret it later..." thing. I do regret not getting a pink toned Blush By 3 as they have so many pretty ones to choose from, but I picked this one because it was more for natural looks as sometimes my pink blushers just don't look right with a nude lip etc. The one i picked up is called lace and contains the shades Crochet, Guipure and Chantilly. It's a very different blush palette for me and all the shades would work very well for a natural look.<br />
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The outer packaging is simple but effective. It stands out from other highstreet brands and looks a bit more highend I think.</div>
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Chantilly, Guipure and Crochet.</div>
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Swatches (reversed order from above...)</div>
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This is a swatch from one stroke of my finger on each blush! They are SO pigmented! I actually find them a tiny bit difficult to work with as I'm so used to a more pinky toned blush, which I don't mind a slightly heavier coverage from, that working with one that is orange toned is a bit of a learning curve! I like the way you get two matte shades and one shimmer shade in this so you get to have a play about with different looks. Also the shimmer shade works really well as a matching highlighter with the other two shades if you're light handed enough!</div>
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One finger swatches of Chantilly, Guipure and Crochet.</div>
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One of my most hated ingredients in cosmetics is Talc. It really annoys me when it's used as a filler as it makes things so chalky/drying on your skin. You can see with Crochet that the talc makes this one look a tad chalky on my arm. It's not so bad in blushers generally (in foundations it makes me so angry as it can make your face look so cakey!) but in stronger colours it can be a bit noticeable. As long as I didn't go too heavy with this colour it was ok. Any build up and it looked a bit heavy/cakey on my cheeks....also it looked SO ridiculous/funny on my as that colour is SO not what I normally use and made me look like Aunt Sally (google her) I really love the other two colours. Chantilly is a really natural toned blush on me and, again, as long as it isn't built up it looks like a really lovely colour...built up it looks a bit garish personally! Guipure is a beautiful rose gold kind of colour and really works as a highlighter for me but as a blush it's almost too pigmented for me to be comfortable to go out the house with it on. I felt a bit OTT when I wore this by itself. It works really nicely over the top of other blushers though as a highlight/accent shade. </div>
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Overall - I liked the packaging and general quality of the blushers but the colours were very intense for me personally. I should've stuck to "safe" colours. I can see me using Chantilly and Guipure but I'm not sold on Crochet at all! They lasted a long time on my face but would've need a touch up if I had worn them all day and was then going out in the evening. You have to be very light handed when using these as brushes pick up a huge amount of product if you aren't careful....not one for a quick grab and go for me!</div>
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You can buy Sleek in some Superdrug and Boots stores and online at <a href="http://www.sleekmakeup.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Sleek's</span></a> website. The Blush By 3 is £9.99 and available in lots of different shades (I have my eye on Pink Lemonade personally....)</div>
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So Winter is well and truly making itself known now I think! The weather before Christmas wasn't too bad but now it's all over the place and everyone at work seems to be slightly ill but not in a hardcore way...which means none of us are shaking our colds off properly. Ugh! So I keep waking up in the morning with a classic blocked up nose, which means I've obviously been breathing through my mouth at night...which means gross flaky dry lips that hurt a lot. Insert sad face here and pity me please. Haha! As I work in make-up retail, it's not nice to feel like you look pretty crappy so I'm always on the hunt for good products to combat dry lips (lipstick just doesn't look good on chapped lips!) I've been using this one for about a year now but realised I'd never done a proper blog post on it! My Mum was the one to introduce me to this actually, as she was getting annoyed about how dry her lips get at work (she works in a garden centre) but she hates most lip balms that leave a slick layer on your lips....you know the ones I mean? She got this one because it sinks in very quickly and also helps with fine lines around to mouth too. Anyway last year when my lips were horrendous she let me try hers and I was hooked! I popped into Boots the next day to grab my own one and have repurchased since!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"<span style="color: magenta;"><b><a href="http://www.boots.com/en/No7-Protect-Perfect-Lip-Care_1259465/" target="_blank">No7 Protect & Perfect Lip Care</a></b><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f4551;">protects your skin to delay ageing, smoothes & conditions lips.</span></span><br />
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Here is a bit of the product on my hand. I've smoothed a bit out so you can see how clear it goes very quickly. It's such a light product and a tiny bit goes a really long way. A 10ml tube will last me about 6 months if I don't have to use it all the time. I try to hydrate my lips for a week or so before a big night out so that my lips look as awesome as possible with whatever lipstick I decide to wear and this works so well that my lips aren't chapped at all and my lipstick goes on so smoothly. Really I should try and use this everyday but I usually forget until my lips get really dry!</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767893131848848427.post-56916738151376868082014-01-06T20:34:00.000+00:002014-01-06T20:34:06.887+00:00Perks of the Job 2...Hello!<br />
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So firstly I want to point out that this post isn't about bragging (although it may seem that way to some of you I guess...) I've been debating whether or not I should post about this for a while but at the end of the day, it's my blog so I'll post what I want to! Now then, working in the make-up industry means you get a few (or, depending on the company, a lot) of perks. I'm very lucky that I work for a company who are actually very nice to their staff, and considering I'm just a lowly retail worker, I actually get (what I consider) to be some amazing perks! Some companies get discount on lots of brands...for example if you work for a Lauder owned brand you get 65% discount on every brand owned by them (£5 for a Mac lipstick....or better yet...£12 for a Tom Ford one?! Yes please!) but each brand has a different perk really. Out of the counters in the store I work in, I'm considered to have the best perks really. Everyone else can buy their companies stuff on a super discount each month (as can I) but I also get a free product allocation 3 times a year (a few other companies do this too I think but not many) So, as a business manager I get to have up to £250 worth of makeup and skincare at retail price for free every 4 months! It's a very awesome perk that is very handy too, and as we're expected to wear the products, I think it's only fair that we get some for cheaper....but for free is even better! I hate to see money go to waste so I try to always make sure I use the whole £250 (I'm good like that you see! Haha!) So I thought I'd show you guys my allocation picks from back in October....<br />
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<li>The Skinny Dip Bronzer - £24 - I have a small version of this in the Christmas Palette from 2012 but thought I'd grab a full size one...although I kind of wish I'd gone for The High Dive instead for something different. I'll be honest...I've not actually used this yet as the small one is lasting AGES and I'm trying to use it up before opening this....</li>
<li>The Dream Sequence Eyeshadow Quad - £29 - I love this eyeshadow quad and knew I had to get it as soon as it was released 6 months ago! We have a newness rule, which means that we can't order stuff within 6 months of launch as getting to the customers is obviously more important than staff having it as we can use the ones on counter for the 6 months (it helps you get to know your products....and for you to know which ones you love and want to order when you can! Haha!) The mink kind of colour is to die for and I'll post on this one separately when I get the chance because it's gorgeous!</li>
<li>The Scenic Route and The Grand Finale Eyeshadow Duos - £19 each - Love the colours in both of these and I love the consistency of the eye shadows. I've been eyeing these up for a while and decided to just go for it in the end. The Grand Finale has truly Ann Summers type names for the eye shadows so that was a must have of course (Standing O and Climax!) and The Scenic Route is just a nice neutral alternative I think.</li>
<li>High Shine Eyeshadow in Electric - £15 - I'd never tried these and had £15 left on my allocation so just picked one at random! I like the consistency but I think they're a little too difficult to work with for me personally.</li>
<li>Purifying Cleanser - £15 - My everyday cleanser that was running out so I pretty much always order it really.</li>
<li>Exfoliating treatment Cleanser - £19 - The last cleanser that I hadn't tried yet. I like that this one can be used everyday as it's s gentle and the fact that it can be used as a face mask too is a bonus. It's a powder form that is activated with water and leaves my skin feeling epically smooth! Only downside....you can't keep it in the shower as it'll get a bit clogged up inside. </li>
<li>Redness Remedy - £27 - I got this because I figured I should start on the redness round my nose with a skincare treatment rather than with a makeup item (<a href="http://wantbuyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/review-bareminerals-neutralizing-prime.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Neutralizing Primer</span></a>) Having seen the results that my Mum got from using it, I was excited to try it....but have found it difficult to get into my skincare routine so far! I will try harder now we're in the New Year and work has settled down again!</li>
<li>Multi-Wrinkle Repair Serum - £38 - My favourite BM serum. It's got a lovely lavender smell, it hydrates nicely and doesn't leave my skin feeling sticky at all.</li>
<li>Pure Transformation Night Treatment in Clear -£45 - Literally my favourite thing that bareMinerals do. It's made a HUGE difference to my skin and has decreased the size of the pore on my nose and decreased the amount of blemishes I get. It's also made me skin epically soft and just makes me feel better about my skin in general. If I could only have one thing by bareMinerals for the rest of my life, it would be this. Plus a pot lasted a year with me using it every night....so that kind of helps!</li>
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With my allocation this time, I tried to get some skincare and some makeup as most times it's mainly skincare I get for myself and, although it's nice to have free skincare, it's not that much fun to play with once your parcel arrives! I've got to put another one in this month (I'm not going to lie...when you own loads of BM stuff already, it can actually be quite tough trying to decide what to get without feeling like you don't really need it...it's a tough job, but I guess I'll have to do it....haha!) and i think I'm going to go more makeup than skincare as most of my skincare lasts for ages. I only really need to get a serum and maybe a moisturiser...the rest is going to be makeup for sure!! </div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767893131848848427.post-43364354943181890152014-01-05T20:26:00.002+00:002014-01-05T20:26:59.015+00:00Do Something Amazing....Give Blood!Hello!<br />
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So about three months ago I went to go and try to give blood again. I went about 7 years ago and couldn't give blood because my veins were too small and they wouldn't have been able to get an (almost) full pint of blood out... I tried again at uni a few years later with the same result! Nothing quite like being told you need to wait until your veins are big enough!! I think a lot of it is to do with the fact that I'm always cold. It constricts the veins and a) makes them really small and b) makes me need a hot water bottle all year round... Anyway, this time I popped along to meet my mum after work and she wasn't finished yet, so I decided to have another go....third time lucky right?? I filled in the form, drank a pint of water and then went into one of the cubicles with the nurse to check my iron levels (a small pin prick on the end of your finger) and to go through a couple of the questions that might have been a bit of a red flag to them. I explained that I was on Citalopram, which was fine, that I'd had a tattoo in June, which meant they'd just send my blood for a couple of extra tests, which was fine with me...a free extra health check? Yeah I'm ok with that! I now know that I currently don't have: Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, HTLV, any form of disease from my tattoos, and a couple of other STIs that they checked for too (gonorrhoea etc - although through my dreaded "hey you're 25 let me make your birthday uncomfortable but ultimately life saving for you....let a nurse scrape your insides a bit!" appointment, I already knew I didn't have Chlamydia...or cervical cancer either...phew! Ladies - if you haven't had this test done yet and you're over 25, please please please take the time to have 2 minutes of slight discomfort and know that you don't have cervical cancer rather than leaving it and finding out too late.)<br />
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Anyway, a free health check isn't what it's all about really (although it is a huge bonus I think!) it's also about the potential to save lives. I do think that it should be mandatory to give blood because it's such a simple thing to do and yet people don't take the hour out of their day once every 4 months to do it. I know that some people can't give blood, and that sucks if they want too but are told they can't, but I know people who would happily take the blood if they needed it but wouldn't even consider giving blood. My inability to give blood for quite some time was a bummer but i did get 4 other people to donate instead and they all still donate! Anyway, rant over for that bit...I found out that I am O Positive so can help a lot of different blood groups (any that are positive so A+ etc) so that was cool as I've aways wanted to know my blood type!<br />
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The actual process of giving blood was very easy and all the staff were absolutely lovely! After you've done the "Do you have enough iron?" test, you go and wait until you are called over the the fancy new chair bed things that they have so they can prep you for giving blood. I absolutely HATE people touch the inner part of my forearm, so imagine how much I cringed when I had to have THREE people come and check each arm for veins. BLEUGH!! After the senior nurse had found a vein that she knew would be good enough to give a pint of blood the giving commenced. Now then, I got a flu jab every year and have my Depo jab once every 12 weeks but by no means do I like needles. I'm not scared of them but the thought of whats happening makes me a little cringy! Haha! however, the thought that I could save someones life spurred me on, and the lovely nurse's kept me distracted and were so upbeat and nice it was difficult to freak out at all. They tip the chair back and you have to squeeze your head to pump your blood round, and you also have to tense and untense your thighs and bum (exercise too?! Aw man....!) to help with the blood flow. The words "You'll feel a small scratch" always makes me laugh. I won't feel a small scratch...I'll feel a small needle poking a hole into me....don't lie to me nurse!! but after a second it's over and you're too busy concentrating on tensing part of your body that you don't even notice that time has gone by and that you're a pint of blood down. The guy in front was clearly a pro and had thought to bring a book. Next time, I'm doing that as there isn't really much to look at in the hall I was in... Anyway, after having the needle removed, you sit for a little while to make sure you don't feel faint and they slowly bring the chair back up to the sitting position. I felt a little woozy but was fine after sitting for another 5 minutes. You then have to go and sit at a table and have a snack (penguin bar! Hadn't had one in years!!) and a drink before you can go. All in all it took about 45 minutes from start to finish but next time will be quicker as I will have a booked slot, which means I don't have to wait around until someone is free (which should take about 10minutes off the time to be honest)<br />
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Yay!! Free sticker! I was dead proud to wear this!</div>
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The hardcore plaster that you have to wear for 4 hours after giving blood. I felt like I'd been in some sort of battle! Haha!</div>
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The bruises the next day. now then, I bruise EXTREMELY easily. It's actually a bit ridiculous how easily I bruise. Basically this shows where the needle will have moved a bit as I tensed my hand to pump the blood round....it didn't hurt or anything but clearly left a few bruises!!! I also scar very easily so you can still see the needle mark even now, 3 months on. My Mum gives blood and you can see any scars on her inner elbow and she barely ever has any bruises! I start to feel like I'm adopted sometimes....haha! </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767893131848848427.post-7158552710930555452014-01-03T19:13:00.001+00:002014-01-03T19:13:43.786+00:00What I got for Christmas 2013 (Plus some Sale bits too!)Hello!<br />
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So this is a little belated because I've been mad at work/super tired after and haven't had the blogging bug recently so I've been spending my time chilling, knitting and having a mega sort out of my room! It's been very good for my soul and my room now reflects my happy brain instead of the old depressed one from last year (I tried not to be cheesy there but it's very difficult not to be when you're happy...who knew?! I've literally become one of those "half full" type of people....what the hell??? Haha!) I also managed to find a use finally for the worst Christmas present from 2012 that was "ordered from Spain" (a massive photo frame from the ex (who clearly got his Dad to use his discount in Dunlum Mill....just because it says "made in Spain" on the back doesn't mean you imported it yourself dude..), which would've looked hideous for it's intended use and didn't go with my room at all...I'm going to paint the frame but it's holding all my favourite postcards that I've collected over the years and looks awesome!) Anyway, I'm going to do a post on that later because I think it's pretty damn cool! So that was another little present to myself this year really! So people always start these things with the whole "I'm not bragging" thing...and the same is true for me too. I'm not bragging about the stuff I got, but I love seeing what other people got and therefore I love sharing what I got too! On with the pictures....<br />
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This is my collective Christmas day haul. No makeup at all! My family don't buy me makeup because a) I work for a company so they don't want to buy me something I can't wear and b) they all know I'll get annoyed that I could've gotten them discount! Haha! </div>
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lots of chocolate, some Sally Hansen Insta-Dri drops and top coat, A cat scarf, a water bottle, a Lego Superman alarm clock, Tequila!, cotton pads, Wool for scarf making, a knit your own penguin and penguin socks! Love this selection and it shows how well my family/friends know me (one of my friends dropped over presents later and gave me a Lush Santa Scrub bar, a super pretty bauble, a candle and a body butter - all things that I love!) I know it might not seem like much to some people but I love everything in there! (The note that says "To Robyn Love John ox" is from my Step-Dad as I was having a moral crisis over eating the selection box that my Bio-Dad had given to my Sister to give to me (FYI he got her a designer bag...) so John took it out of the room popped some on a plate with the others round it and wrote that note so that it was technically from him so I could eat it without feeling dirty for accepting chocolate from a massive twat! Haha! This is why I love him more than my "real" Dad!)</div>
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Henry Holland Cat T-Shirt. Well I just had to didn't I?! Plus the black bits are all in velvet...awesome! The <span style="background-color: white;">Bourjois </span>set I got in TKMaxx for £5!!! The bareMinerals set is the Bright and Beautiful set that is just £29 but contains all full size products and one double sized product! (which add up to £162!) I literally couldn't pass this up! </div>
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Boots always have an amazing sale on after Christmas. I had been saving up my Boot Points for this occasion and managed to nab a few great sets! I got my Mum a present for next year that she had been eyeing up and I got John (henceforth known as my Dad ok?) a whiskey set as he didn't get any for Christmas! For myself I nabbed a Katy Perry Killer Queen 30ml fragrance set (it smells really nice despite being a "celebrity fragrance") I'd tried it from a magazine thingy and fell in love so for £11.25 you can't complain for a 30ml EDP! The No7 highlighter I'd been eyeing up for weeks and hoped that it would still be in there for the sale. I went in at 9.30am as I was working at 10am so I had first pick almost! I was so happy to see this for 50% off (I went back later to pick up some slippers that I obviously forgot to photograph because I as wearing them....) and there were none left at all! I also picked up the Seventeen lip crayons for £5. I gave the orange one to my friend at work who looks lovely in orange. They are nice but not as nice as Chubby sticks to be honest...</div>
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I picked up 3 Fragrance sets at work....oops.... Two Lancome ones (Tresor Midnight Rose and La Vie Est Belle) and a Paul Smith Optimistic set too. I justified buying the sets because they were SO cheap with my discount on top...and well....I needed them right?! I grabbed the Clarins All about Lips set too as an extra treat (because I clearly needed an extra treat right....) I shouldn't be allowed to work on Boxing Day again.</div>
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Around about the end of November bareMinerals staff get a list of bits that they can order at trade price that have been damaged or were "one time only"'s throughout the year. I wasn't super impressed with this years list to be honest but there were still 3 things that I decided to pick up (along with a few presents for others)</div>
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This was a whim purchase really. I love highlighters so thought I'd add another to my collection....turns out the real gold in this makes it SUPER shiny! It didn't cost much so I'm not that fussed as I love the brush and will come in handy in March when I go away.</div>
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This is The September Palette....from September (shocker I know...) It was a limited edition and I kept looking at it every time I went to the Covent Garden Boutique....but I'm so glad I didn't get it last time as it was much cheaper on the staff discount list but just as pretty as i imagined! It's really pigmented and totally my colours! Look at the gorgeous purple and teal!! Ugh. Love it.</div>
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These two are from the Obsessed With Pink set. i kept looking at it when I had it on counter but couldn't justify buying it.....and then as i sold the last one, I had total remorse at not buying it! Haha! So seeing it on the list made me very happy! The eyeshadows are a beautiful pale and deep pink and the blush is my new favourite for anytime I'm wearing any pink at all on my face! It also came with an eyeliner that I already have and a lipgloss that I already have. The lipgloss went to my lovely Mum and the eyeliner is in a little package for a certain friend...</div>
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So that's my Christmas lot! I'm very pleased with everything that I got this year as it's all stuff that I wanted but kept putting off for one reason or another. I also love that I can almost completely dress in penguin related stuff now if I want...<br />
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What did you guys get for Christmas??<br />
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Until next time,<br />
xoxo</div>
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