Younique Moodstruck 3D Mascara

Hi Guy's, Welcome Back! 

This week I was lucky enough to get a fabulous treat posted through my door! Thank you to the lovely Jade @ Younique for sending me the new Younique 3D Fibre Lashes + 

Like many of you I have heard lots of things about several cosmetic brands that are currently being sold via social media. And like many of you I was sceptical and honestly thought the products would more than likely be a waste of money... Well I was wrong! 

Now let me tell you, I am in love with mascara; it's definitely one of my desert island items. I am very picky about the type of mascara I use, especially because I like the false lash look minus the clumps.. Which believe me isn't easy to find. So I was majorly surprised when I tried this kit and I got my desired look with very little effort. Firstly you coat the lashes with a couple of layers of the Moodstruck Transplanting Gel, this gives your lashes the desired definition. And secondly you add the 3D fibres to get the volume and thickness you'd like. My top tip... Build up the fibres slowly to avoid clumps and getting fibres in your eye! Finish off by gently coating the lashes with the gel to set the fibres in place. I'm really happy with the results, the kit is good value for money at £23.00 which is less than my current mascara. And.. because you don't use as much it will last much longer! The pictures speak for themselves.. I will definitely be using this again. 

Thank you again to Jade, if your thinking of trying out the kit or any other Younique products please contact Jade via the link below. 

Thank you for reading, I hope you find this review useful; please comment below and let me know your thoughts or if there are any looks or products you'd like me to try let me know!

https://www.youniqueproducts.com/BeeYouHinckley/products/view/US-11101-03#.WN7Mqzx4WEc

The Concealer Blog

Hi Guy's! 

Sorry it's been a little quiet on the blog front.. This weekend saw Mothers day, so I was a busy bee treating my Mum! I have been a bit naughty this pay day and treated myself to a couple of new makeup bits.. One of which is the NARS Creamy Concealer, which I have heard nothing but great things about. So I've tried it out and thought I'd tell you what I thought and about my favourite concealers. Now.. Unfortunately, I have slightly sunken eyes and I have inherited lovely dark circles, so I often look like I've not slept for a year. I cannot tell you how much I struggle to cover them and how many different products I've tried.. but these beauties really do work!

So firstly I need to colour correct.. With dark circles your corrector needs to be an orange / red tone. This will counteract any darkness and minimise your dark circles. My favourite is the Bobbi Brown under eye corrector and I use colour Bisque. It's a subtle orange tone but super pigmented, which means I get a good coverage before applying my concealer. Unlike many others I've tried; It's a rich cream texture which blends really well and the BIG plus is it doesn't sit in any of my fine lines. Pair this with any of the following concealers and I promise you'll get full coverage and you'll look wide awake 24/7! 

Make Up Forever - Ultra HD Concealer 

Much like the foundations I blogged about, this concealer photographs beautifully. It offers a medium but buildable coverage and has a really lovely texture. It's really easy to work with and blends beautifully. When powered in place this stays put all day! Although this is great for the under eye, it's not so great at covering blemishes, because of it's thinner consistency it needs a little help. The amazing thing about Make Up Forever though is the range of shades; they offer a shade for all origins and skin tones. RRP £20.00

NARS - Creamy Concealer 

Well... Believe the hype! This is a brilliant concealer. Unfortunately.. I bought a slightly darker shade than I need (Custard) so I've had to improvise a little, but the colour and coverage is amazing! One downside.. If you don't set with powder it will crease. But it stays in place all day and will cover everything! RRP £23.00

Clarins - Instant Concealer 

 This is my ULTIMATE favourite! I don't know what Clarins have put in this concealer but my god, it's awesome! It's super pigmented and offers a full coverage that will cover everything! The texture is a creamy liquid; it's slightly thicker than the other two concealers but it's in no way cakey. In fact, it has a smoothing texture; blurring any fine lines. The shade is beautiful.. I think it's available in three different colours but each shade has a slight light diffusing finish which really brightens the under eye. I use this concealer all over, where ever I need some extra coverage. It's so easy to blend and stays in place all day even without powder... A little really does go a long way, the tube lasts easily 4-5 months. One thing.. If your thinking of trying this, make sure you buy the correct one. Clarins have two concealers with pretty much the same name. Just remember its the one in the tube (pictured above) RRP £22.00 

Thank you for reading, I hope you find this review useful; please comment below and let me know your thoughts or if there are any looks or products you'd like me to try let me know!

http://www.makeupforever.com/int/en-int/make-up/face/concealer/ultra-hd-concealer?sku=7480

http://www.feelunique.com/p/NARS-Radiant-Creamy-Concealer-6ml

http://www.feelunique.com/p/Clarins-Instant-Concealer-15ml

Make Up Forever - Mist and Fix Setting Spray

Hi Guy's, 

I thought I'd do a quick review and tell you about the Mist and Fix setting spray from Make Up Forever. I bought this along side one of their foundations and to be honest I wasn't really sure how much of a difference it would make, originally I thought perhaps the whole "fixing spray" thing was a bit of a gimmick; but I was wrong. It really does make a difference! After applying my make up, I spritz my face with a few sprays and Hey Presto.. your left with glowing, healthy looking skin! It gives my skin an extra shot of moisture without moving my make up and it locks my base in place all day. But the thing I love the most about many of the Make Up Forever products is the tester sizes that are available. These are sold at a lower price and are not only great for testing out a product before you lay out the full price, there also really handy for your handbag. So if your skin is struggling for moisture or just needs freshening up you can have a quick spritz on the go! The full sized bottle lasted me approx 3 months, I made the mistake of trying a different setting spray from Tarte Cosmetics - Marine Spray and it promises more than the Make Up Forever spray and I can honestly say it's not a patch on it! This is definitely one on my favourite product list!

http://www.makeupforever.com/int/en-int/make-up/face/sealer/mist-fix?sku=7134

Thank you for reading, I hope you find this review useful, please comment below and let me know your thoughts!

My Favourite Skincare Items

Hi Guy's! 

If your anything like me and wear make up pretty much every day, then you really need great skin care products to get your skin super soft and squeaky clean. I have tried countless amounts of skincare ranges but I always come back to one... Clinique! I have typically combination skin; Dry on my cheeks but oily on my T-Zone. I have the odd breakout now and again but I honestly do believe that my skin is kept under control by these products. My typical skincare routine is wash, tone and moisturise every morning and night. And twice a week I will incorporate an exfoliant into my evening routine. Now the reason why I swear by these products is how clean my face feels and how they improve my skin texture. I use one pump of liquid face soap on my damp face brush morning and night, the brush vibrates; taking off dead skin cells. It's designed so you travel across your face using circular motions, which also stimulates the blood flow. To make sure you don't over do it and scrub you face too much, the brush switches off after a minute or two. I was sceptical at first as I believe it was approx £80 when I bought it...I know that's not the most pricey out there, but add it on to my normal spend for cosmetics and it adds up! But I can honestly say I LOVE it! It is the best beauty gadget I have ever bought. It really has changed my skin, everyday my skin is super soft and you can see a visible difference after I have used it. So much so, my boyfriend has had to buy one too! The soap alone is powerful enough to remove even the toughest make up and dirt. But it never leaves you with the tight face feeling so many soap cleansers do.. And as with all of the Clinique products none of their products contain oil so you don't get that horrible slimy feeling after you've just washed your face. If my skin is feeling particularly drab or I have any flaky patches I will use an exfoliator and the one I swear by is from the Clinique Men range. Now don't panic, your not going to wake up with a beard and a deep voice just because it says its for men. I'd go as far as to say it really makes no difference. The reason why I love this exfoliator so much is how clean and tingly it leaves your face. With it being designed for "Men" you'd expect a harsh, course texture but what you get is a soft paste with just the right amount of grit to deeply cleanse your face and a shot of menthol which leaves your skin tingling. I follow each face wash with my clarifying lotion, it's strong stuff so whatever you do.. don't get it in your eyes! It removes any stubborn dry skin and removes any residue of your soap or exfoliator. Again I love the intense clean feeling it leaves you with. One tip.. Visit the ladies on counter to get the right number. The levels vary in strength and if you get the wrong one it can strip your skin. But if you get the right one the difference in your skin is amazing! Once I have perfectly clean skin I wack the moisture back in with my Nip+Fab Dragons Blood serum and layer my moisturiser on top; I'm still on the hunt for the perfect one! 

Thank you for reading, I hope you find this review useful, please comment below and let me know your thoughts! And.. If you fancy trying these or any of the other items I've featured. Follow the link below for 15% off at Feel Unique! 

http://referme.to/90FMhAo

Green Smokey Eye / Tarte PRO Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Palette

Hi Guy's, 

Welcome Back! Today I'm going to show you how to get this gorgeous emerald green smokey eye! Now, if you've read my previous blogs you'll know I recently purchased the Tarte PRO Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Palette. There are so many different looks you can create from this palette including this one! So to start I took Indie on a 203 Real Technique Bold Metal brush and blended this just above and into the socket of my eye. Next, I took Trendy on a 201 Real Technique Bold Metal brush over the mobile lid but not quite into the inner corners of my eye. I then took a CLEAN Mac 217 brush and gently blended the edges. Next, I took Glam on a 203 Real Technique Bold Metal brush and gently pushed this into the inner corner of my eye and blended into Trendy. To intensify the green I took Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Eye Pencil in Junkie and drew over the area where I had applied Trendy. To blend, I used the same brush as I had to apply Trendy and buffed over the pencil. I took the same brush without any extra product and swept under the lower lash line. To finish I tight-lined my eyes with a black kohl pencil and put a slick of black liquid liner on my upper lash line and applied plenty of mascara. Finish the whole look with a flawless base and your favourite nude lippie... 

Et Voila! 

http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-tarteist-PRO-Amazonian-clay-palette

Thank you for reading.. I hope you like this look, if you wish to read the full review for the palette please head to my Red Smokey eye / Tarte PRO Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Palette blog post; please comment below and let me know your thoughts or if there are any looks or products you'd like me to try let me know!

Charlotte Tilbury Instant Magic Facial Dry Sheet Mask

Hi Guy's! 

Yes, I look like something out of a horror movie but there's a good reason for it! I recently entered into a competition where I got a chance to ask Charlotte a question and win a prize. I was one of the lucky winners of the competition with Harvey Nichols and Charlotte Tilbury. The prize... The newly launched Charlotte Tilbury Instant Magic Facial Dry Sheet Mask. I couldn't wait to try it out and tell you all about it! So, the biggest difference to other face masks is it's DRY! Completely dry! Now, I'll be honest I was sceptical about how this would perform especially with it being high end and pricey, but I'm pleasantly surprised.. The mask comes in a foil, resealable pack. Because the mask is dry you can literally use it anytime, anywhere. It's a soft fabric mask that is coated in active ingredients such as vitamins, floral extracts, peptides, oils and butters. To apply, you lay the pink side to your skin and hook the corners over your ears. Gently massage the mask over your skin to activate the ingredients and leave for 15 minutes! After removing the mask my skin felt gorgeous! It was left feeling hydrated and incredibly soft. Although I don't particularly have lines my skin definitely felt smoother and appeared brighter and the results last for 8 hours. Now, for the biggest plus of all.. The mask can be used THREE times. So although the mask costs RRP £18.00. If you think about it, technically it's £6.00 per application! Which is pretty much the same as other face masks.... Overall, I'm really impressed and I would definitely purchase! If your looking for something that really gives you skin a boost try this out! To purchase, click the link at the top of my blog page!

Thank you so much to Harvey Nichols and Charlotte Tilbury for selecting me as one of your prize winners!

Thank you for reading, I hope you find this review useful; please comment below and let me know your thoughts or if there are any looks or products you'd like me to try let me know!

The Foundation Blog

Hi Guy's,

I hope your all well! One thing I always get asked is what foundation do I use and how do I get a flawless finish? Well... The secret is out! Firstly, I cannot stress enough how important prep is for the perfect base. If your skin is dry and flaky or excessively oily then your foundation will be too, keep your skin hydrated and if needs be use a primer depending on your skin needs. Now, in my teenage years I had epic fails with foundation. From using the wrong colour to applying all over my face but not applying to my forehead?! (Not sure what I was trying to achieve there) but thankfully I have learnt so much since then. I cannot tell you how many foundations I have tried over the years, it has been a classic example of trial and error. I would recommend finding a brand that you like and asking the ladies on counter in your nearest store for a colour match; especially if your going for a high end foundation. Getting the wrong colour is a very pricey mistake to make and trust me I've made it! Think about the finish you want to achieve, not everyone wants a full coverage so don't be afraid to ask on counter and they should point you in the right direction. ALWAYS check the colour in natural light. The cosmetic counters are lit by artificial lighting and even a full face of make up looks understated in those lights. You should always wear your foundation for at least an hour before you go ahead and purchase. Some foundations can oxidise which means the colour changes, usually they go orange so always take a walk around and check the colour. If you find a great brand such as Lancome, Estee Lauder and Clinique they often have sample pots of foundations. Purchase the foundation but use the sample first, that way if you don't get on with it you can return your unused bottle. The three foundations i'm featuring are ones that I have found and love, these probably won't be for everyone. But if your looking for a medium to full coverage that is long lasting then these are your three. 

Make Up Forever Ultra HD Stick - Provides a full coverage, as this is a stick foundation it doesn't have the fluidity of the liquid foundation so it really needs to be buffed into the skin with a foundation brush. One swipe of this stick will cover pretty much all pigmentation and it does not budge. All of the Make Up Forever foundations photograph beautifully after all it is HD. Some full coverage and long wearing foundations contain talc and when photographed flash back meaning your face looks beautiful but in flash photography your face will look ghostly white. RRP £29.00 Available in several Debenhams across the country or the Debenhams website.

Make Up Forever Ultra HD Invisible Cover - Medium to full coverage, this foundation is buildable and I would say much easier to wear day to day than the stick. As this is a liquid foundation it is much easier to work with and can be applied with both a brush and a sponge. Again, this photographs beautifully and will stay in place throughout the day. RRP £29.00 Available in several Debenhams across the country or the Debenhams website.

Lancome Teint Idol Ultra 24hr - Medium to full coverage which is really easy to build. It can be applied using both a sponge or a brush. This liquid foundation (despite being 24hr wear) some how still allows your skin to breath and feel like your wearing no make up. I was initially sceptical about flash back as this is a long wear formula but I have had no problems with it at all. This stays in place no matter what and throughout the the day gives your skin a polished, almost airbrush finish. This is my every day "go to" foundation. RRP £30.00 available at all Lancome counters, I usually go to Boots so I have get my advantage card points! 

Thank you for reading, I hope you find this review useful; please comment below and let me know your thoughts or if there are any looks or products you'd like me to try let me know!

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_123435068199_-1

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