Maybelline Color Tattoo
There's been a fair bit of hype and love for the Maybelline Color Tattoo's and I'm just another person jumping on the band waggon. I've actually only got 1 shade (on and on bronze) which i bought a few months back, but it really is a great product and something you don't have to splash out on, kerching!
The color tattoos are a cream formula so go on smoothly and do act just like a tattoo, staying on all day keeping the same intensity and without creasing. When I'm in a rush i can just sweep this across my lids and be good to go with mascara, whilst still looking like Ive made an effort. Yet, they also can be used as a base/primer to make other eye shadows pop and last longer.
35 On and On bronze is a shimmery, metallic bronze that looks so beautiful when it catches the light as gold undertones shine through. The intensity can be built up to make a more dramatic look, and also (if you're quick) it can be blended out to create a smokey eye.
The usual retail price in the UK is £4.99 yet there's often offers or sales on in Boots and Superdrug, so you can pick it up even cheaper. For a fiver they are such a bargain and perfect for everyday and evening, what is not to love?
The usual retail price in the UK is £4.99 yet there's often offers or sales on in Boots and Superdrug, so you can pick it up even cheaper. For a fiver they are such a bargain and perfect for everyday and evening, what is not to love?
The Bright Scene
Over the past few months ive been another gal to fall for the trend of bold lips! At one point, all i would want to wear is something light and nude. In a way, i wanted to wear something bright like a red but i felt that it didn't suit me and i didn't have the confidence to wear it out in public, it was only something i tried in the privacy of my bedroom. But towards the end of 2012 and into 2013 i began to ditch the nude more and more and turned my attention towards bright and bold alternatives! I also feel, that wore in the right way, bright lips make me look a lot older which is something i love as i constantly get mistaken for being much younger than i am. I obviously don't wear bold lips every where i go (sometimes i wish i could), and do stick to muted shades for everyday wear such as sixth form. Right, enough of the rambling so i thought id share with you some of my favourite bold lipsticks, that may inspire you to go bright and buy one of these!
- Rimmel London Kate Moss Lasting Finish- 12
Like for so many people, the Kate Moss lipsticks have been a masisve hit for me and this one is no different. This is a bright coral with a red undertone to it. The pigmentation, along with the lasting power is excellent and i think this is perfect for spring/summer and it immediately brightens any outfit up!
- No.7 Moisture Drench Lipstick- 110 Dare Devil
I've had this lipstick for so long now and it was the first red i ever owned! It's what i would call a true red and when you think of a red lipstick this is what you think of. Once again, like all of the lipsticks this lasts ages and just creates the perfect red lip.
- Yves Rocher Moisturising Cream Lipstick- 106 Mauve
I received this in a glossybox a couple of months and although being slightly skeptical at first, i have completely fallen in love with it. Throughout December and Christmas i must have worn this so many times as i feel its perfect for winter. It's a hard colour to describe and im rubbish at describing colours so im hoping the swatches will do it justice but its a plummy, brown slightly vampish shade.
- Maybelline Color Sensational- 175 Pink Punch
Like the name suggests, this is a bright fuschia that really packs a punch! If you're brave enough, this reminds me of something you'd wear on a date, to really catch the attention! It's not as moisturising as some of the others but the pigmentation and lasting power makes up for that, bright lipsticks are often less moisturising to help them stay longer.
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| From left to right: Rimmel, No.7, Yves Rocher, Maybelline |
Empties
February is upon us! How fast has these past few months gone?! Time really does fly and with a new month comes another batch of finished products, some i will be repurchasing and some i won't.
-Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish
For me, this cleanser is a must have and i cant see myself drifting away from it any time soon. I just know how reliable it is and have just finished my 3rd bottle but don't worry, there was a new one in my Christmas stocking! It leaves my skin feeling so smooth and soft, whilst still looking radiant.
-Garnier Soothing Vitamin Enriched Toner
I don't know how much of a difference this has made to my face but its just a nice, gentle toner that removes any remaining impurities and is good when you want a refresh without being too harsh.
-Lacoste Touch Of Pink
This is the 3rd bottle of this fragrance i have used up and it is a great everyday scent that i know i can always rely on. However for once i won't be repurchasing, im fancying a change and this has got just a little repetitive.
-Lacoste Touch Of Pink Body Lotion
This obviously isn't going to be as rich and moisturising as your normal lotion, however when i want to smell extra great, ideally on a night out this is perfect! I already have another bottle of this from another Lacoste gift set i received at Christmas.
-Simple Kind To Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser
Simple is a brand that you can never go wrong with and this face moisturiser hasn't let me down either. Like they promote, it really is just a simple, kind to skin product with nothing in that will break me out and i know it will always sort out any dry patches immediately, which is what i need in winter.
-Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer
Like most people in the 'beauty world' this is a must have product and im sure people are bored of people banging on about it all the time so im gonna keep it brief. It covers literally everything and even when i try other concealers i always come back to this! The only downside is that the writing always comes off the tube but that really doesn't bother me at all.
-Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish
For me, this cleanser is a must have and i cant see myself drifting away from it any time soon. I just know how reliable it is and have just finished my 3rd bottle but don't worry, there was a new one in my Christmas stocking! It leaves my skin feeling so smooth and soft, whilst still looking radiant.
-Garnier Soothing Vitamin Enriched Toner
I don't know how much of a difference this has made to my face but its just a nice, gentle toner that removes any remaining impurities and is good when you want a refresh without being too harsh.
-Lacoste Touch Of Pink
This is the 3rd bottle of this fragrance i have used up and it is a great everyday scent that i know i can always rely on. However for once i won't be repurchasing, im fancying a change and this has got just a little repetitive.
-Lacoste Touch Of Pink Body Lotion
This obviously isn't going to be as rich and moisturising as your normal lotion, however when i want to smell extra great, ideally on a night out this is perfect! I already have another bottle of this from another Lacoste gift set i received at Christmas.
-Simple Kind To Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser
Simple is a brand that you can never go wrong with and this face moisturiser hasn't let me down either. Like they promote, it really is just a simple, kind to skin product with nothing in that will break me out and i know it will always sort out any dry patches immediately, which is what i need in winter.
-Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer
Like most people in the 'beauty world' this is a must have product and im sure people are bored of people banging on about it all the time so im gonna keep it brief. It covers literally everything and even when i try other concealers i always come back to this! The only downside is that the writing always comes off the tube but that really doesn't bother me at all.
Pamper Sesh- Manicure!
My nails aren't in the best of conditions at all at the minute and so a manicure is definitely in order. Although i always tell myself not to, i do bite my nails and the only way for me not to bite them is to have them painted. So, i thought i'd share my routine for when i want to pamper myself with a manicure! Perfect for a Sunday night!
- Nail Scissors
Step 6)
Step 8)
Step 9)
What you need:
- Nail Scissors
- Hand Cream- Amber Heaven Nourishing Hand Cream
- Nail File
- Cuticle Pusher
- Base Coat- Boots Essentials Base Coat
- Nail Varnish- Rimmel Pro 293 Pop Rose
- Top Coat- Nails Inc Top Coat
- Nail Varnish Remover
- Cotton Wool Pads
- Nail Cube
Step 1)
First of all you want to wash your hands and use a nail scrub to get your hands and nails clean, giving a good base for the start of your manicure.
Step 2)
Use a hand cream of your choice to moisturise your hands, leaving them feeling soft and refreshed.
Step 3)
Use scissors to cut nails wherever needed and also to remove any dirt from underneath the nail.
Step 4)
File and shape the nail to the shape you want.
Step 5)
Push your cuticles back using the cuticle pusher.
Step 6)
Use the nail varnish remover to remove any dirt from the nail, any remaining polish and leave the nail with a clean base
Step seven (my no. seven button doesn't work)
Use step 3, 4 and 5 on the nail cube to remove ridges, smooth the nail and shine the nail.
Step 8)
Apply a base coat to prevent any staining from the nail varnish.
Step 9)
Apply two coats of your preferred nail varnish making sure each is dry before applying the next layer.
Step 10)
Apply a top coat to give a glossy finish and help the nail varnish stay as long as possible.
Apply a top coat to give a glossy finish and help the nail varnish stay as long as possible.
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| The Colour is coming out much more bright when in fact it is more of a muted pink! |
BuyaPowa
I thought i'd create this blog post for anyone who hadn't heard of BuyaPowa, as every beauty lover should know of this brilliant website! It's basically a co-buying website and for anyone who doesn't know what that is, its where as more people join a co-buy the price of the product can drop.
There are normally around 4 live co-buys at one time with a certain amount of time they will last although this will vary depending on how quickly an item sells out and there are only ever a limited number of each product. Once you join a co-buy you are guaranteed the product at that price however this may go down if more people join. Once you've joined its also possible to invite more people into buying the item to help drive the price down. As well as the live co-buys it also shows you what items are coming soon, where you can request for the website to alert you when this item is live meaning you'll be less likely to miss out. I have saved so much money buying items on here and although sometimes it can be a little frustrating waiting for a item you what to be 'live' it is totally worth it!
There are normally around 4 live co-buys at one time with a certain amount of time they will last although this will vary depending on how quickly an item sells out and there are only ever a limited number of each product. Once you join a co-buy you are guaranteed the product at that price however this may go down if more people join. Once you've joined its also possible to invite more people into buying the item to help drive the price down. As well as the live co-buys it also shows you what items are coming soon, where you can request for the website to alert you when this item is live meaning you'll be less likely to miss out. I have saved so much money buying items on here and although sometimes it can be a little frustrating waiting for a item you what to be 'live' it is totally worth it!
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