Saturday 10 March, 2012
<<>>**HUGE Spring Blog Sale!** Snap up some great bargains here! High end and drugstore, some LE items and even some US items here too…
All items have been purchased myself or from trusted friends. None are from Ebay etc – all 100% genuine and authentic! Items are to be paid for via Paypal ! Please pay the Paypal fees! A few bits are BRAND NEW – most are lightly used, pics are provided and all descriptions are accurate! Please note that [...]
Monday 14 May, 2012
My favourite website and why – Make Up Alley
Makeup Alley is one of my favourite websites of all time, it’s a US website but there are members from all around the wold on there. It is the number 1 website for any make up and beauty maniac (like myself)!! It is free to join and you can also access if from your mobile [...]
Saturday 12 May, 2012
Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara
I am a sucker for trying new mascaras, and I love volume in particular when it comes to mascaras….having said that, who doesnt love great length too? So when this mascara came out and I saw it in Superdrug I had to give it a go! Summary: £8.49 Comes in regular and waterproof formulas Fibre [...]
Thursday 10 May, 2012
Macadamia Deep Repair Hair Masque/Mask
I generally don’t have a lot luck with hair masks. Many of the ones I have tried have either done nothing for my hair, or they been really heavy and difficult to wash out, with less than brilliant results after what seems like an a lot of effort. Now, for the first time in [...]
Wednesday 09 May, 2012
L’Oreal L’Or Electric Collection Nail Polishes
Last Wednesday I was lucky enough to be invited to an event by L’oreal for their new L’Or Electric Collection which is launching here in the UK in the middle of May. L’Oreal launched this collection to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival, which L’Oreal have sponsored for years! The collection comprises [...]
Monday 07 May, 2012
NEWSFLASH: MAC to launch a second location in Selfridges London – and its going to be special….!
I have just found out that MAC Cosmetics are going to launch a second location in Selfridges in London. The new location will be addition to the main counter in the Beauty Hall on the ground floor, and it will be found on the 3rd floor of the store. At this second location MAC are [...]
Monday 07 May, 2012
L’Oreal Colour Riche Lipsticks – L’Or Electric Collection
Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to an event by L’oreal for their new L’Or Electric Collection which is launching here in the UK in the middle of May. L’Oreal launched this collection to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival, which L’Oreal have sponsored for years! The collection comprises [...]
Monday 07 May, 2012
L’Oreal Infallible Shadows from the L’Or Electric Collection
Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to an event by L’oreal for their new L’Or Electric Collection which is launching here in the UK in the middle of May. L’Oreal launched this collection to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival, which L’Oreal have sponsored for years! The collection comprises [...]
Sunday 06 May, 2012
MAC Au Rose Suntints Liquid Lip Balm – Hey Sailor Collection 2012
You may have realised now, I am a sucker for the MAC limited edition collections and I get really excited when one is released. The latest collection to hit UK counters is Hey Sailor and as ever it comprises of some repromotes as well as some brand new items. I like the packaging for this [...]
Thursday 03 May, 2012
Maybelline Eye Studio Shadow in Iced Fudge
Maybelline have really upped their game in recent years, and this is another example of one of their great products….I love taupe/mauve shadows like this one, I am a complete sucker for them and I was immediately drawn to this when I saw it at the Maybelline stand. It was £4.09 which is a very [...]
Wednesday 02 May, 2012
KIKO Soft Touch Blush in 108
KIKO is a brand that is new to me, its an Italian brand, and its sold in both Westfield Shopping Centres in London and of course online. I went there and picked up a few lipsticks and this gorgeous blush. Summary: Amazing texture, its silky soft Applies really well and easy to blend Has a [...]
Tuesday 01 May, 2012
Murad Clarifying Skin Mask
This contains sulphur which is good for clearing up acne. A very kind friend, Kimberly sent me this and I am very thankful to her. Summary: Face mask containing Sulphur Great for ance prone skin Deep cleansing Easy to apply and wash off Dries out my skn slightly, but also dries out pimples Helped improve [...]
Monday 30 April, 2012
Charles Fox – Bridal Makeup and Beauty Course
I was given the opportunity to attend a one day Bridal Makeup and Beauty Course, at the infamous Charles Fox Makeup School in Covent Garden. I was given this opportunity by Charles Fox to make up for a less than satisfactory experience I had back in September with a course I bought from KGB Deals. [...]
Sunday 29 April, 2012
MUA Lip Boom in Vibe
Here is one of the latest additions to the line of products from MUA. It is made in association with Alexandra Burke and it’s a 4 in 1 lip product, called a Lip Boom, the shade I am reviewing today is called Vibe. There are a total of 8 shades in the collection. Summary: [...]
Saturday 28 April, 2012
MUA Lip Boom in O.M.G
Here is one of the latest additions to the line of products from MUA. It is made in association with Alexandra Burke and it’s a 4 in 1 lip product, called a Lip Boom, the shade I am reviewing today is called O.M.G. There are a total of 8 shades in the collection. Summary: • [...]
Friday 27 April, 2012
Becca Crème Blush in Wild Orchid
Becca is not all that well known in the mainstream makeup world but their products are mainly up there in terms of quality with brands like Nars and Illamasqua, and its been around for 10 years. In the UK you can buy Becca online or via a boutique make up store such as Charles Fox, [...]
Thursday 26 April, 2012
Sleek Eau La La Pencils….waterproof and smudgeproof? Lets see shall we…..!
These have caused quite a stir in the blogging world and I can see why! The claim to be waterproof and smudgeproof and they are the latest addition to the Sleek line of cosmetics. There are 20 shades in the line, in a variety of colours – on them there is no distinction between eye, [...]
Thursday 19 April, 2012
Estee Lauder Pure Color Illuminating Powder Gelée in Shimmering Sands
This is something rather gorgeous, it is a non essential but its also something special if you ask me! Its the latest Illuminating Gelee from Estee Lauder, part of the Bronze Goddess Capri collection for this summer. Before this, two other Gelee’s have been released – Modern Mercury and Topaz Chameleon. Sadly, this like its [...]
Wednesday 18 April, 2012
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Tamarind for Combination/Oily Skin
This is a nice cream cleanser from Clarins, which I thought would be ideal for my combination oily skin. Summary: £17.50 for 125ml Suitable for those with combination/oily skin Contains tamarind, cottonseed, glpsophila and polymnia extracts Good cleanser for deep pore cleansing Leaves skin slightly dry and in need of a moisturiser I am giving [...]
Tuesday 17 April, 2012
Boots No 7 Stay Perfect Lip Laquer
I am not really a big fan of lipstick…I drink a lot of tea and love snacking so I get annoyed when my lipstick wears off quickly and I can’t really be bothered to re-apply, for that reason I tend to put it on in the morning and then its faded by mid morning and [...]
Sunday 08 April, 2012
L’Oreal Color Riche Balm
After trying the Revlon lip butters and really liking them, I was sent one of these L’Oreal balms from the US, by my beauty partner Kimberly (check out her blog (booyahbeauty.blogspot.co.uk) as a gift to try out. As far as I know these balms are not yet available in the UK…lets hope they hit our [...]
Saturday 07 April, 2012
Tom Ford Cheek Colour in Flush
Tom Ford used to work for Estee Lauder, and he is quite well known for his frangrances but for about a year or so he has launched some cosmetics too! Oh how I wanted a Tom Ford blush for the longest time. I went to Selfridges so many times and I stood in awe of [...]
Friday 06 April, 2012
The Body Shop – Nutriganics Drops of Youth
This is a relatively new product from The Body Shop, it came out at the start of this year. It’s a serum that you can apply both during the day and night. Here is what the Body Shop have to say about it: “Our certified organic range has been created for the first signs of [...]
Friday 06 April, 2012
Guerlain Terracotta Moisturising Bronzing Powder & Kabuki Brush
As we head into summer, with some warmer spring weather, its time to start thinking about more summery make up and in particular bronzers!! This year, its all about matte bronze looks, but put away those shimmery oils and bronzers girls! I have long heard about Guerlain’s famous bronzers, so I thought I would get [...]
Sunday 01 April, 2012
Hot Cloth Cleansers – Comparison of Liz Earle and Boots No 7
I am going to compare two products in this review, one is the famous Liz Earle Cleanse + Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser and the other is the not so well known Boots No 7 Hot Cloth Cleanser. Quick Comparison: Price and Quantity – No 7 is £10.00 for 200ml, Liz Earle starts £5.50 at for [...]
Friday 16 March, 2012
** OUT of BLOG** Notice!! Happy Persian New Year!
Hi everyone, I just wanted you all to know that from tomorrow, Saturday 17th March until 1st April I am away on holiday and I will not be adding any reviews! Sorry about this, I wanted everyone to be aware of this and not wonder that has happened to me! Therefore, I wanted to turn [...]
Monday 12 March, 2012
L’Oreal Lumi Magique Foundation
This is another new product from Loreal and its part of their Magique range of products. They also have a BB cream and a Primer in this range, both of which I have reviewed! This is £10.99 for 30ml Summary: Light reflecting foundation – claims to give you radiance! Medium Pigmentation Easy to apply and [...]
Sunday 11 March, 2012
Cloud 10 Beauty – A make-up and beauty website I am loving and why you will love it too!
I came across this great website the other day called Cloud 10 Beauty, purely be accident and I am so glad I did! Its not just your normal beauty website where you can purchase items – its more than that! What I think is interesting about the site is that you can also EARN points, [...]
Saturday 10 March, 2012
Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blushes
Maybelline is a brand that is a bit hit or miss for me, I love their Color Tattoo cream shadows, that I reviewed a few weeks back, they are amazing and in general I like their mascaras, but some of the products they make are fails for me! As far as I know these are [...]
Saturday 10 March, 2012
L’Oreal Lumi Magique Pure Light Primer
This is a new primer, in the same line of products as the Magique BB Cream I reviewed a couple of weeks back. Its meant to be a light reflecting primer, but it says on the back you can also use it as a highlighter too. Summary: £9.99 for 20 ml Reflects light to give [...]
Thursday 08 March, 2012
MUA Blush Shade 3 – Bargain makeup that actually delivers!
MUA (Make-up Acedemy) is one of my favourite bargain brands. It is an example of make up that doesnt have to cost an arm and a leg to be good! This is the first MUA blush that I have tried, but I am a fan of their single shadow, palettes and I love love love [...]
Thursday 08 March, 2012
Estee Lauder Invisible Fluid Make-up
This is the latest addition to the Estee Lauder foundation family! I have been using it for week now after getting a sample of this from the EL counter. Its £27.00 for 30ml Here is what Estee Lauder have to say about it: First-ever IntuiTone™ technology guarantees your true-to-life shade and keeps it real in [...]
Tuesday 06 March, 2012
Milani Cosmetics – Infinite Liquid Eye Liner
This is a fabulous, high quality item from an American brand called Milani. I am very impressed by the majority of Milani items I have tried and this liner is no exception! Summary: $6.99 – Great Value! (or £3.99 where sold in the UK) Pigmented and very long wearing! Gorgeous shade, which is vivid and [...]
Tuesday 06 March, 2012
Revlon Lip Butters – Finally coming to the UK soon!
These are getting a lot of love in the US and I can see why! Its not long now until we will get them here in the UK! Although they will not be released until the middle or end of March (at the earliest! I asked Revlon UK to let me know and thats what [...]
Sunday 04 March, 2012
Lanoplips Lip Ointment with Colour SPF – Rose
This is a product I have seen raves about in magazines and it interested me, I am always on the quest to use more natural beauty products and this is one of the reasons I wanted to try Lanolips. Quick Summary Lipbalm that doubles up as a gloss Contains natural Lanolin Has SPF 15 Slight [...]
Sunday 04 March, 2012
MAC Pink Union Mineralize Eye Shadow
Its been a while since I got something Limited Edition from MAC, but when I saw this I knew I had to get it! This is from the Chenman Love and Water Collection which is currently out at MAC. This shadow is a Mineralize shadow, and it contains 2 shades. It costs £16.50 in the [...]
Saturday 03 March, 2012
Taaj Himalaya Micellar Water – Make-Up Remover & Toner
I got a 100ml bottle of this in a Jolie Beauty box, its a brand and product I have never heard of before receiving it and here is more information on what this is and what I think of it………. ____________________________ Description : Taaj Himalaya Micellar Water cleanses, revitalizes and purifies skin, while bringing energy. [...]
Thursday 01 March, 2012
DIY Lip Scrub – 100% Natural…and not to mention yummy!
I love making homemade beauty products and my latest love is this yummy and fantastic lip scrub! Its so quick and easy to make and it will make you lips super soft and keep them in lip-smackingly good condition! Get ready to pucker up girls! All you need for this super simple and 100% natural [...]
Tuesday 28 February, 2012
Estee Lauder Day Wear BB Cream
Another BB cream has been released by a western beauty brand, in addition the huge range which have long been available in the Far East (see this blog post for a background to BB creams and more information on them). This is latest addition is from Estee Lauder and this is what they have to [...]
Friday 24 February, 2012
Lucas Papaw Ointment – Multi-tasking greatness!!
This is one of those little multi-use products that everyone should have a tube of! Its mostly natural and a little goes a long way. This is a well known product in Australia, but not so well known here in the UK. Its used by celebrities like Eva Mendez, Sadie Frost, Alexa Chung, Martine McCutcheon, [...]
Friday 24 February, 2012
Clarins Ever Matte Foundation – will this help you win the battle of the “oilies”?!
This is a brand new foundation from Clarins aimed at those with combination or oily skin. I have an oily t zone and I am always on the hunt for something to combat the dreaded oily patch that I get by lunchtime (no matter what I use!) Its £24 for 30ml This is what Clarins [...]
Thursday 23 February, 2012
Boots No.7 Total Renewal Micro-dermabrasion Exfoliator….your own great beauty treatment at home!
This is a really really good exfoliating product that doesn’t break the bank. By far its my favourite No. 7 product and I highly recommend it! This is £11 for 75ml I am a really big fan of exfoliating products, whether that is for my face, my body or even my lips. This product from [...]
Thursday 23 February, 2012
Maybelline Color Tattoos – 24 Hour Gel Cream Eye Shadows….time for MAC Paint Pots to move over!
Move over MAC Paint Pots – hello Maybelline Color Tattoo Shadows! Summary: Cream, long wearing shadows Reasonably priced, much better value than MAC Mixture of shimmer and matte shades Wear well without primer, and really well with primer I am giving these 5/5! Wow……These get a LOT of love from me! For a long time [...]
Tuesday 21 February, 2012
Origins Checks & Balances Facial Cleanser
I really like this cleanser from Origins, it does what it says on the “tin” and think its a fantastic cleanser everyone should try! What Origins have to say: When it comes to faces with dry and oily places, it takes a clever cleanser to balance the two. This gentle, frothy face wash carefully does [...]
Sunday 19 February, 2012
L’Oreal Nude Magique BB Cream – it it “Magique” or not?!
So now we are seeing all of the western cosmetic brands make BB (Blemish Balm) creams, which have already been around in the Far East for a long time. I am not going to go into into too much detail about what BB creams are, but for those who are not familiar with them, here [...]
Friday 17 February, 2012
Clarins Extra Firming Day and Night Creams
Here I am reviewing two creams from Clarins – they are both “Extra Firming”…Here is the first one: Clarins Extra Firming Day Cream Its £46 for 50ml This is what Clarins have to say about it: “A firming day cream that contains revitalising White Tea and Succory Dock-Cress, clinically-proven to help visibly reduce the signs [...]
Thursday 16 February, 2012
L’Oreal Infallible Shadows, hybrid Cream – Powder shadows that are just stunning!
These new shadows from L’Oreal are a fave of mine at the moment, and I think they will be for a long time! There are so many bloggers raving about these at the moment and for good reason – they are awesome!! Summary: Hybrid texture of cream and powder Glide on smoothly and have fantastic [...]
Thursday 16 February, 2012
News Flash: Sleek “BY 3″ Blush Palettes have landed in Superdrug! See photos of them here :-)
It seems like ages since Sleek released something new, and not to mention Limited Edition. Usually we await new eye shadow palettes, but now they have something altogether new – Blush Palettes! There are 5 in the collection, but the store didnt have one of them, so I was only able to buy 4 of [...]
Wednesday 15 February, 2012
Paul & Joe Eye Gloss, worth glossing over it?!
This is a review for a Paul & Joe Eye Gloss that I purchased from Harrods. It retails for £15.50 for 2ml. I have never tried anything from Paul & Joe before, but I had heard good things and I was excited to give them a try! I got this in Shade 04. Here is [...]
Monday 06 February, 2012
L’Oreal Youth Code Luminize Super Serum: is it super great though??!
This is the latest, brand new serum from L’Oreal, and its being advertised all over magazines, the internet and TV at the moment. I was curious to try it, and so I jumped in a purchased this from Superdrug. I looked for this in Boots but they dont seem to be selling it yet for [...]
Friday 03 February, 2012
Review: E.L.F. Studio Mascara Primer
Are you happy with your mascara but just want a bit more “oomph” sometimes with it? Maybe you need more volume and length for a night out but don’t want to buy a separate mascara just for those nights out or special occasions? Well, maybe a mascara primer is what you need? A few months [...]
Thursday 02 February, 2012
Review: Eyeco Fat Stick in “Satin Taupe”
This is my first venture into Eyeco products, although I had heard of them for a long time and I wanted to try something from this brand. I got this shadow in a beauty box and I wanted to share my thoughts… Firstly this is what the company have to say about it: “Eyeko Fat [...]
Tuesday 31 January, 2012
Review: Lancôme’s brand new foundation – the marvellous – Teint Idole Ultra 24H
Lancome has a brand new foundation out and I have had the chance to try and here is my review! I cannot rave about this enough, I have not been so excited about a foundation (of all things!) for a long time, but honestly…I am in love with this stuff! ___________________________ Firstly this is what [...]
Monday 30 January, 2012
Weleda Pomegranate Creamy Body Wash
This is a lovely, almost all natural body wash that I received in a recent beauty box. Now I am in love with it, and I will be buying this regularly for sure! Read on to find out more about this product from Weleda! Weleda is a natural skincare company, and here is what the [...]
Sunday 29 January, 2012
Review: Olay Regenerist Night Renewal Elixir – a great serum for a reasonable price!
This is a night serum from Olay, I have been using it for the last few months and I wanted to share my thoughts on the product… Summary: Absorbs quickly, and a little goes a long way! Contains glycolic acid, green tea and grape seed extracts! Is effective, give you smooth radiant skin the next [...]
Friday 27 January, 2012
Review: Cowshed – Cow Pat Hand Cream
Cowshed is a UK brand and its been around since 1998 but its increasing in its popularity and growing everyday! This brand prides itself on not using any skin nasties such as parabens and petrochemicals. They guarantee: NO PARABENS NO PETROCHEMICALS NO SULPHATES NO ARTIFICIAL COLOURS OR FRAGRANCES NO ANIMAL INGREDIENTS (except organic beeswax and [...]
Wednesday 25 January, 2012
Review: MUA Extreme Felt Eyeliner Pen…..and a crafty tool for Nail Art! Brilliant!
Here is another great and bargain priced item from MUA, its a felt eye liner pen (as the name suggests!) and its only £2.00 for 1.2ml. Further down you can see how you can use this liner as nail art tool also! Genius!! The shade of my liner is Black, I think that is the [...]
Tuesday 17 January, 2012
MUA Professional Eye Primer…great primer for a low low price ;-)
This is the relatively new eye primer from MUA, a UK budget make up brand. This costs £2.50 for 7.5ml of product. Here is a link to the Company’s website. This is what MUA have to say about their primer: “A Professional eye primer to make your eyeshadow long lasting, smoothe out the eyelids and [...]
Saturday 14 January, 2012
Luxury skincare from Azerbaijan: Gazelli Ultimate Firming Serum
“Gazelli” is a luxury skincare brand from Azerbaijan developed by a mother and daughter duo, it is sold in Urban Retreat in Harrods and well as online. It was launched around 10 years ago, but it’s relatively new to the UK. This review is for their “Ultimate Firming Serum“, which is £62 for 30ml. ______________________________ [...]
Friday 13 January, 2012
Review: Facial Cleansing/Exfoliating Pad! Scrub-a-dub-dub!!
Summary This is a little silicone facial cleansing pad, that you can use to exfoliate your face when you wash it with soap or face wash. Helps remove blackheads and clear pores for a deep clean It doesn’t cost much, I got mine for 99p from Ebay with free shipping Similar to a product from [...]
Wednesday 07 December, 2011
Blog Sales – Drugstore and High End Items at Great low prices! Take a look now…..
I have two blog sales – one for drugstore items – comprising of brands like Sleek, Barry M, GOSH and MUA! I have a second sale for items from brands such as MAC, Benefit and Urban Decay! To check out the Drugstore sale click here To check out the other sale with MAC etc [...]
Sunday 04 December, 2011
Drugstore Make up Blog Sale – From £1 – Sleek, NYX, ELF and more…check it out!
Welcome to my second blog sale – I have another blog sale which has items from MAC, Urban Decay, Bobbi Brown and Benefit etc. This make up sale is all drugstore items like Sleek, ELF, GOSH, Barry etc and the prices are low – take a look! All items have been purchased myself or from [...]
Sunday 04 December, 2011
**BLOG SALE** Grab some MAC, BeneFit, Shiseido and other cosmetics at great prices! Check it out!!
Welcome to my first blog sale! All items have been purchased myself or from trusted friends. None are from Ebay etc – all 100% genuine and authentic! Please note I have over 280 positive tokens on Make up Alley (username is gizzyxx) and I have around 700 on Ebay (username is gizzygazzy), so please know [...]
Tuesday 29 November, 2011
Jade Facial Roller – A Chinese ancient secret to fabulous skin…!
You all know I love natural beauty products and I have to share my newest natural find…!! I recently found out about Jade Facial Rollers made from natural Jade, which have been used in China for thousands of years to aid in the prevention of wrinkles, remove toxins from the skin, improve acne, contour and [...]
Monday 28 November, 2011
Overview: Sleek Blushes…some of the BEST drugstore blushes you can buy, see pics with swatches and comparisons to Nars blushes!!
As you know, I love Sleek Make-up – its good quality, at a very affordable price and thier blushes are some of my favourite products from Sleek! Double Click on any of the pics to enlarge!! I have quite a few of the blushes, and below you will see swatches of these and some comparisons [...]
Friday 25 November, 2011
Chanel Hydramax Active+ – Active Moisture Gel Cream
This is a moisturiser from Chanel, which is best suited to combination or oily skin. I really like this moisturiser and it actually lived up to its claims! I would give this 3.5/5! It comes in a 50ml pot and it costs £44.50 or $72! This is what Chanel have to say about it: “High-performance [...]
Wednesday 23 November, 2011
Liz Earle’s first make up product! Sheer Skin Tint SPF 15
Earlier this year Liz Earle was sold to Avon, and now they bring us a fantastic new make-up range. The first product in the range is the Sheer Skin Tint SPF15 and its a tinted moisturiser. This was released in September. Just last week it won an award from Grazia – the best “No Trace [...]
Monday 14 November, 2011
Battle of the Shimmerbricks…who will win? Bobbi Brown or Famous?!
The Shimmerbricks (SB) made by Bobbi Brown are a best seller and have won awards, and are very well known. They come in different shades and are multi-use. You can use them as a blush or highlighter, bronzer, eye shadows or even mix them with lip colours! The Bobbi Brown ones are £31 and contain [...]
Monday 14 November, 2011
Battle of the Brow Kits! E.L.F Studio Eyebrow Kit v BeneFit’s Brow Zing Zit v Sleek Brow Kit
I did a post a few weeks back comparing just the ELF and the Benefit, and since then I have also tried the new Sleek Brow Kit – so I thought I would update my article to include that too…. The ELF kit is a fantastic little product that is a bargain – it only [...]
Friday 11 November, 2011
D.I.Y Beauty on a Budget: Aspirin & Honey Face Mask (amazing – particularly for acne prone skin!)
This is a great at home beauty treatment you can do, it takes just a couple of minutes to prepare and you probably have what you need at home already! Its really cheap but really effective! If you want a great exfoliator what is natural, safe and cheap look no further – and if you [...]
Sunday 06 November, 2011
Coconut Oil – the one stop oil for hair, skin, nails and even internal health!! Its amazing, find out why here…
Coconut oil is one of my favourite products and its 100% natural, and doesn’t cost a bomb! All a winning combination in my book! Despite there being 460 odd reviews for it on Make up Alley, with a 91% “buy it again rate” few people know of its benefits and uses so I thought I [...]
Friday 04 November, 2011
Fashionista – Brand New Budget Cosmetic Brand! Review of eye shadow & blush here, with photos, swatches and comparisons!
I wanted to tell you guys about a brand new make up brand sold in Superdrug called Fashionista…. Summary: Very affordable NEW brand, with a good range of colours and products! Good quality palettes to custom build your own or use products without a palette! Blushes & Eye Shadows are the same size so [...]
Friday 28 October, 2011
Sneak Peek: MAC – Gareth Pugh Collection, Winter 2011 -Photos of some of the new collection!
This collection will be released in the US on November 23rd and then at all international locations including the UK on December 1st. Gareth Pugh is a British fashion designer and his work has been worn by the likes of Kylie, Beyonce and Lady Gaga!! The collection comprises of mostly limited edition items, a few [...]
Friday 28 October, 2011
BeneFit Highlighters: Watts Up, Girl Meets Pearl and High Beam compared, with swatches and photos
Here I am comparing three of the most popular Highlighters that BeneFit make – High Beam, Girl Meets Pearl and the new one – Watt’s Up! Double click on any of the pics to enlarge them! In the pic below we have Girl Meets Pearl at the top, High Beam in the middle and Watt’s [...]
Thursday 27 October, 2011
Review: Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour with photos and swatches
These are relatively new, and they are permanent! They come in 8 different shades and they are creamy eye shadow sticks. I really like the one I have tried (in Amethyst) – read more to find out more about these lovely shadows… For Amethyst, I am giving it a 9/10 Each shadow costs £20.50 [...]
Thursday 27 October, 2011
Soap & Glory Blush – “Love at First Blush” – Review, photos and swatches!
Soap & Glory are known for their great skin care products that treat the whole body, and now they have released their own make up line! The collection is sold in Boots in the UK. I am not sure if Sephora will stock the line in the US, but I know Sephora have their [...]
Thursday 27 October, 2011
Microdermabrasion – no skin off my nose! Find out what it is like and all about my first experience of it!
A few months ago my sister had microdermabrasion and her skin looked amazing after just one session, I was amazed and I saw her skin improve with every session that she had! She looked like she was wearing foundation when she wasn’t…that is what spurred my interest in having this done A friend of mine [...]
Wednesday 26 October, 2011
Sneak Peek: MAC – Glitter & Ice Collection Limited Edition – Autumn 2011
Here is a sneak peek at the next collection to be released by MAC this Autunm. Its going to be released tomorrow in the USA, us over in the UK and elsewhere get the collection on November 3rd 2011. ALL items in the collection are Limited Edition – so make sure you dont miss out! [...]
Monday 24 October, 2011
Suqqu Frame Fix Liquid Foundation – worth the luxury price tag?
See what I think of this super high end and luxury brand from Japan, and one of their foundations. Find out if its worth £65.00 or not….. Brand Concept The name SUQQU was derived from the Japanese word sukku-to meaning “posture with attitude”. Our Japanese cultural tradition of inner composure and serenity is echoed by [...]
Sunday 23 October, 2011
Eye Shadow Primers – a life saver against creasing, fading and flat boring shadows! Read up on some of the best primers and what you get for your money!
Summary: What are primers? Why do I need one? Review of 5 different primers varying in price: Too Faced Shadow Insurance NYX HD Eye Shadow Primer ELF Eyelid Primer Urban Decay Primer Potion Marks & Spencer’s Perfection Illusions Perfect Eye Primer What is an eye shadow primer and why do I need it? Eye [...]
Saturday 22 October, 2011
Happy Hair Shampoo and Conditioners – natural shampoos and conditioners and that don’t break the bank!
Happy Hair Days a brand of shampoos and conditioners that do NOT contain Parabens, Sodium Laureth Sulphates and Mineral Oil. In addition, the brand does not test on animals and the range is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. The range also contain essential oils and other natural extracts, so if natural appeals to you – [...]
Thursday 20 October, 2011
My latest obsesssion….Estee Lauder – Advanced Night Repair Serum! A “cult” product….find out why!
Okay – so most ladies out there have already heard of this cult beauty product or already use it, but I am a newbie jumping on the bandwagon and raving about this stuff! For those not in the know, about 3 bottles of this are sold every minute around the world, and some sales asssistants at [...]
Wednesday 19 October, 2011
Olay Professional Pro X Advanced Cleansing System
Ever wanted to buy the Clarisonic Mia but didn’t want to spend £150 on it? Well, never fear – I have the perfect solution! Instead of blowing all that money on the Mia – buy the Olay Pro X for a fraction of the cost! It costs from $29.99 and although its not exactly the [...]
Wednesday 19 October, 2011
Sleek – Ink Pot Gel Eyeliner – Dominatrix – As good as MAC or Bobbi Brown? Lets find out shall we?!….
Are you looking for a good black gel liner that performs but doesn’t break the bank? Look no further! Summary : Nice consistency – creamy and applies reasonably smoothly Nice deep black shade, no grey tinges here! Doesn’t dry too quickly allowing you to fix any mistakes Doesn’t smudge once set and its waterproof! Hardly [...]
Wednesday 19 October, 2011
Estee Lauder “Lash Primer Plus” – a lash “primer” – question is – do you need it??!
Summary (what does it do?): Primes lashes ready for mascara Helps increase volume Helps with clumping issues Helps to condition lashes Helps to hold a curl I would give this 8/10 What Estee Lauder have to say: Maximises your lash look: Doubles lash volume. Curls and sets lashes Boosts the special effects of mascara and [...]
Monday 17 October, 2011
Cut Price “MAC” Make up Lesson at the “London Makeup School”…..discover the ugly truth behind this KGB deal
I found a super exciting and seemingly good value offer to do a half day make up lesson in association with the London Makeup School. I found the deal through KGB deals and it cost me £119 but it was valued at £550. I booked this in July and attended on September 2nd with my [...]
Monday 17 October, 2011
Review: Illamasqua– “Ambition” Blush – Limited Edition from the Theatre of the Nameless Collection, Autumn 2011
Summary: Great pigmentation, easy to blend and lasts all day! Limited Edition –and it’s a pretty but not all that common shade Should suit a variety of complexions Brilliant value considering you only need a touch of this Don’t let the shimmer put you off – its not OTT or disco-nation once its applied – [...]
Monday 10 October, 2011
Good Things – Stay Clear Purifying Cleanser & Miracle Mattifier Moisturiser – do I have Good Things to say about these? Find out now….
The Brand Good Things is a relatively new brand in the UK. You can buy it at Boots Superdrug and Sainsbury’s (in the UK), I am not sure if this brand is available outside the US. What attracted me to this brand and made me want to try their products is they are FREE from [...]
Monday 10 October, 2011
Christian Dior Forever Flawless Perfection Fusion Wear Makeup
This is a brand new liquid foundation from Dior, since they have discontinued some of their other foundations. It is the first Dior foundation I have ever tried! This new one is all about long wear and creating a flawless finish. Lets see how it performed when I tried a sample of this. I got [...]
Tuesday 04 October, 2011
Nanoblur – 10 Years Younger in 40 Seconds…lets see about that!!
Nanoblur Optical Skin Cream by Indeed Labs What this cream promises: Skin that looks 10 years younger in 40 seconds! Diminishes lines, wrinkles, large pores etc Makes skin appear completely flawless Helps with oiliness From the Indeed Labs Website: IN ONE WORD… MAGIC! Nanoblur is not skincare. It is quite simply tomorrow’s high technology, today. [...]
Tuesday 04 October, 2011
MAC – Pro Longwear Eye Shadow – “Sweet Satisfaction”
This is part of the Styledriven Collection, released this September 2011. The Collection consists of permanent long wearing products, there are lipsticks, lip glosses, lip pencils, eye pencils and eye shadows in this collection. I have only bought one shadow so far, but I intend on trying some of the lipsticks soon and possibly more [...]
Monday 03 October, 2011
MAC – “Pure Creation” Paint Pot (Limited Edition) – Review, photos, swatches!
This is a paint pot which is part of the Posh Paradise Collection, 2011. It is already out in the US and will be released in the UK and other locations on Thursday 6th October, but it is Limited Edition so get there quickly if you want one! They cost £13.50 or ($17.50 US) for [...]
Saturday 01 October, 2011
E.L.F Studio Cream Blush – a lightweight “mousse” type blush – check it out! Pictures and review!
These are new to the UK for E.L.F. Cosmetics but they have been out in the USA for some time. I really like these blushes for the following reasons: They are super affordable at £6.50 (or $6.00 in the USA), they are good value, you get a generous amount of blush (15g) there is [...]
Friday 30 September, 2011
Maybelline – Colossal Volum’ Express – Cat Eyes Mascara
I generally like Maybelline mascaras – I am a big fan of Maybelline The Falsies Macara, which is my regular mascara for everyday use. This is from the Maybelline website: “Why You’ll Love It Our collagen enriched formula and unique “claw” brush flick out and extend the look of lashes at the corners-a fierce [...]
Friday 30 September, 2011
Sleek – True Colour Lipsticks
Summary: Super affordable (£4.00), good quality, reasonable selection of colours Matte and Sheen finishes Non-drying and reasonably long lasting Sleek Make-up make some very good quality, affordable make up which puts some other brands to shame! These lipsticks are only £4.00 each, making them really good value for money and a nice guilt free [...]
Friday 30 September, 2011
Review: Yves Saint Laurent – Eyeliner Effet Faux Cils Cream Eyeliner
These are brand new eyeliners released in August 2011. They cost £20 (or $35 in the US) for 3g – making them the most expensive liners I have ever tried! They come in the following shades: No 1 Deep Black No 2 Ashy Black No 3 Bronze Black No 4 Sea Black No 5 Cherry [...]
Thursday 29 September, 2011
Sleek Pop Up Store – Westfield Shopping Centre, Stratford 29th September -2nd October 2011
Ladies – head down to Stratford Westfield Shopping Centre between the 29th September to Sunday 2nd October 2011 for their POP UP STORE! I visited the store today, and it was great! Firstly the staff are all super nice and friendly – they can offer some great advice to you all! Some pics of the [...]
Wednesday 28 September, 2011
MAC Art of Powder Collection – Limited Edition – Autumn 2011
This is the next Limited Edition collection being released by MAC. It will be out on September 29th in the USA and Canada and then October 6th in the UK and other international locations, but it will not be out everywhere! Its a small collection only consisting of 3 items – here is some information [...]
Tuesday 27 September, 2011
Rosehip Seed Oil – Brilliant for anti-aging, wrinkles, sun damage, stretchmarks…the list goes on and on!! Amazing!
Summary: 100% natural and great value for money Can reduce appearance of scars, wrinkles and UV sun damage Contains a lot of Vitamin A to help collagen and elastin levels increase Can be added to lotions and creams and used for hair and nails also Benefits Rosehip seed oil contains Vitamin A, which helps [...]
Tuesday 27 September, 2011
Review: MAC Matchmaster Foundation – Long awaited & worked on by 17 Scientists!!
Breakthrough, revolutionally formula! Brilliant foundation, light and gives a “my skin but better” glow! Has SPF in it and didnt break me out or oxsidize My bet is this will become a best seller from MAC! Watch this space! From the MAC website A virtually “invisible” foundation with coverage influenced by your own [...]
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