Sunday, 19 August 2012

Rimmel London 60 Seconds Nail Polish

I had to write a quick post on one of my favourite nail polishes EVER!


Rimmel London 60 seconds nail polish in 825 Sky High


I first got this nail colour when I was craving a creamy teal to put on my nails for a beautiful pop of colour.


So I popped into my local Superdrug store and immediately saw this.
It is a beautiful teal colour, not so much a sky blue but still beautiful nonetheless.
The drying time of this product is quite quick but I wouldn't say 60 seconds as it claims.
I always feel like my hands look nice and clean when I have this colour on my nails, which is a bonus :)
This product does last for me and I could go a couple of days of wearing without a chip but I would still recommend applying a top coat.

I picked this up for £2.99 at Superdrug and you get 8ml of product.

I would definitely recommend 
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Tuesday, 7 August 2012

M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid

Probably my favourite foundation after NARS Sheer Glow...


I have used this foundation for years and I find that I always come back to this one because it works beautifully on my oily skin due to the product being oil-free.


M.A.C says: A modern foundation that combines a natural matte finish and medium-buildable coverage with broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15. Comfortable and long-wearing: lasts for up to eight hours. Applies smoothly, builds coverage quickly and easily. Contains specially treated micronized pigments and soft-focus powders for a super-smooth look that helps minimize the appearance of imperfections. Absorbs and disperses oil. Contains special skin-conditioning ingredients. Oil free


This is a medium to full coverage foundation and can be built up for the desired effect.
This foundation also has SPF 15 which is great if you sometimes forget to put on your SPF separately like me!

I got mine in the colour nc35 and I do find that as the day goes on, this product tends to oxidise slightly, leaving me looking just a little darker than when I first apply this.


This foundation blends like a dream and leaves me looking flawless for hours.
You can use different brush to apply this to manipulate the finish that you want.
I use this with a stippling brush or a flat top kabuki brush to get a nice finish.
I also use my hands if I'm in a rush and I find that this leaves me with a much more natural finish.

The packaging of this foundation is good and small enough for travel.
I also purchased a pump for more ease of use and to stop me wasting too much of the product.

The smell of the foundation is quite strong but nothing that particularly bothers me...infact, the smell is quite comforting to me because I am so familiar with this foundation :)
Steer clear if you prefer unfragranced cosmetics!

This product costs £20.50 for your standard 30ml.
Because the product itself is quite thick, you don't find yourself using way too much so you do get value for your money.

Overall I love this foundation and would recommend this product to anybody that has normal to oily skin

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Saturday, 4 August 2012

MAC Face and Body Foundation

I was on the search for a perfect light foundation for summer and I decided on the MAC Face and Body Foundation.


I love this foundation for when its hot outside and I need a sheer coverage foundation. You can also build this foundation up to a medium coverage foundation by applying one layer, allowing it to dry then adding another layer on top.
This foundation leaves a very soft and dewy finish.
Like your skin, but better.


This foundation is water-based and water-resistant so its perfect for those hot summer days and perfect for brides!
You do have to be very careful when pouring this out because the product is so thin.


I got mine in the colour c4 and its a little too dark for me but gives me a healthy glow.
I use my hands to apply this foundation if I'm in a rush but I prefer to apply this with a flat synthetic brush. Using natural hair brushes will soak up a lot of product since it is very watery.

While this not my favourite NARS Sheer Glow, I do love this foundation and you get 120ml for £26.50 so it will last you ages 

Overall I think that this is a lovely foundation and perfect if you have only minor skin issues.
if you need a foundation with more coverage this may not be the one for you.
This foundation is for all skin types, but if you have oily skin like me you will find that you really need to set this foundation properly to avoid looking like an oil slick.
I use mineralize skinfinish natural to set mine and keep it with me for touch ups during the day

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Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Chanel Poudre Universelle Libre

I love Chanel....


I purchased this powder because I heard so many good reviews about it, so when I ran out of my usual MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural I decided to see what all the hype was about.


The powder itself is smooth, silky and fine.
This powder quickly became my favourite after a few uses.


The packaging of this product is stunning with its glossy black lid and double c logo at the top makes me feel all warm and fuzzy :)

I got this in the 30 shade and it is perfect for my skin tone.
As this is a loose powder, you have to be very careful with the amount that you put on your brush because you can end up looking cakey.
The only downfall to this product is the size.
Because of the large container it makes it difficult for travelling but looks beautiful at home when placed with all your other makeup products.
There is also a compact, pressed version of this powder which I am considering purchasing so that I can touch up my makeup throughout the day when I'm out.

This product is a little pricey at £34, but in my opinion it is worth every penny and is a truly beautiful product

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Friday, 29 June 2012

Sleek Contour Kit

I was lucky enough to pick up the Sleek Contour Kit from my local Superdrug.
Every time I go there to find this kit it is always sold out, so I was a very happy bunny when I found it.



I picked this up the medium shade.

This sleek compact features 2 shades and a handy mirror.
One shade for contouring and another shade for highlighting.
I used this on a client who had very fair skin and this looked fantastic although it did require a bit of blending because it is a strong brown colour and can look quite muddy.


I picked this up for £7.99 at Superdrug and I cant wait to buy the light and dark shades when they are in stock.
I love the packaging of this product and the fact that the contour shade is completely matte. 
The highlight shade is a beautiful champagne colour and is very flattering when applied to the skin.

If you guys have this too, let me know what you think
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Saturday, 23 June 2012

MAC Golden Bronze Iridescent Powder

Here is my review on the MAC Golden Bronze Iridescent Powder which I picked up at a student event

MAC says: Iridescent Powder is a finely milled mixture of Mica and pigments which gives the skin a beautiful sheen. It can be used on its own or mixed into other products like foundations or moisturisers to enhance their iridescent qualities. Designed to apply easily and uniformly without streaking and caking, it blends beautifully and can be applied on bare skin or over foundation. Because it's so concentrated it should be used sparingly at first. Apply Iridescent Powder with #129 Powder/Blush Brush for the desired effect.




I've been wanting this powder for ages so I purchased it for my kit.
This is a loose shimmery powder, perfect for using to bronze the skin or as a highlighter on darker skintones.


I love this product because it is so versatile. 
You can try mixing it with body lotion to give your skin a beautiful sheen or mixing it in with your lip balm or lipgloss to add some dimension to your lips.



The price of this is £19.00 and you get 12g of product.
Because the powder is so concentrated, you will get a lot of use out it and it will last you for ages.

Here is a swatch on my hand...


This picture does the powder no justice, as its a lot more beautiful in real life.

I also purchased the Silver Dusk Loose powder too, which I will do a review on.

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Thursday, 21 June 2012

Bobbi Brown BBU Palette

So it finally came got delivered....
My long awaited BBU Palette


I've been wanting this palette for such a long time now because I have been looking to save some space in my kit.
I cant stand the thought of carrying round bottles of foundations around everywhere with me.

The palette itself is compact and I was expecting it to be a lot bigger from looking at pictures on the internet.
The Palette is also beautiful, being sleek and black, it matches the rest of my MAC palettes that I have in my kit.



This palette includes 11 shades of corrector, 14 shades of creamy concealer and 20 shades of foundation stick.
I have used this on photoshoots and for a bride and i love the creaminess of the foundations and concealors and they blend like a dream.
These shades range from the lightest to the darkest shades so no doubt there will be a colour to suit every skintone and if you're having difficulty you can just mix the shades to find the perfect one.
I will be using this palette to contour with darker shades as well as to cover

Bobbi Brown says: "Inspired by Bobbi's can't-live-without palette-the one she uses at photo shoots and fashion shows-the BBU Palette is the ultimate face palette for pros and aspiring artists alike. It features her skin flattering Corrector, Creamy Concealer, and Foundation Stick plus an empty well to mix and make custom shades."

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