Showing posts with label makeup revolution. Show all posts
Showing posts with label makeup revolution. Show all posts
Saturday, 9 September 2017
Makeup Revolution New-trals vs Neutrals
It also comes with a double ended brush rather than one of those sponge-tipped applicators which defiantly prefer, most of my Makeup Revolution palettes on the past have come with the sponge applicator so this is a great improvement especially for a £6.99 palette. It's honestly not the best brush, but it's nice to have just in case!
The colour pay off is OK? Its not the best if i was to be comparing it to say my Urban Decay Naked pallets which are one of my favorite brands, but this is a £40 + pallet! If you are comparing it to other drugstore options i think that this does extremely well.
The shimmer shades are not quite as punchy and there is a little bit of fall out there but overall they are very good. The matte shades are a lot more pigmented, and both are really bendable. I have found that it does work better over a primer, I think that this does make all the difference to the look, and the longevity of the wear. I have been impressed that it has stayed up all day. I have used other Makeup Revolution pallets and I have not been blown away with how well they wear but I have to say that this pallet is up there with other more expensive options.
I do think that colour wise this is a good dupe for the Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Pallet or the Too Faced Sweet Peach palette
What do you guys think of the Pallette?
Em x
Saturday, 2 September 2017
Eye Of Horus Cosmetics - Brow Fibre
I have a love hate relationship when it comes to my eyebrows, I know that they are not that bad eu natural, but my teenage years spent plucking the to about 1 hair line thick, has not done them any favors! They have thickened up, thank goodness but they are not even which is my issue.
I have used brow gels before and like how they hold my brows in place to I was excited when the brand Eye Of Horus agreed to send be a sample of their brow gel.
I like the fact that this is a fibre gel, so it ,makes the brows appear thicker as it holds them in place. it is also tinted which helps define your brows that little bit more. it comes in 3 shades ( light medium and dark) I chose the dark shade.
The packing is lovely its in a matte tube which I think makes it stand out really everything in my makeup drawer seems to be shiny! I love the applicatior brush to it is a perfect size! It kind of reminds be of the Benefit Gimme Brow. Its the perfect size as I have found some brow gels, the brush to be too big and I just end up making a mess!
I'm not going to lie and say that this is a miracle product, I think that as with any eyebrow gel you do have to have fairly thick brows to begin with, its not going to adear to hair that simply isn't there. I used my Makeup Revlution Brow Pomade, which I love by the way to define the shape the bottom of my eyebrows, which is the bit I alays find to be uneven, I then used the gel over the top, I think that it doe give me lovely defined brows, I'm pleased to say that they lasted me all day to!
You can find the brow gel and more products from Eye Of Horus HERE
It is also stocked at Beauty Bay
Em x
Saturday, 8 July 2017
Mini Superdrug Haul
Today's post is a little different. I have been looking at different tanning products, as always! I have been sticking with my St Tropez Mousse when I want a quick tan. In between I have been loving the gradual tanner from Dove.
I always apply my tan in the evenings and sleep in the guide colour then wash it off in the morning that has been the way that has worked best for me for years. There have been some evenings lately where I have wanted to apply my tan then go out. I feel that I really can't do this with the ST Tropez, as even though it gives me a wonderful colour in the end the guide colour has a greenish tint (I'm not good at rocking the hulk look!) I also find that my skin can be a little dry for the mousse, so I have been wanting to look at more oils. I came across this one from super drug from the sun kissed range. I have to say that this is normally a brand that I would overlook. But it was a good price and looked interesting so I thought I would give it a go. I have to say overall I am impressed. it gives a lovley guide colour and leaves the skin really glowly! The only thing I would say is that it does feel a little greasy but it is an oil so at the same time it is very moisturising. The smell is also a little overpowering when you first apply it, although it is a nice summery almost coco nutty scent.
The tan lasted well to and faded evenly
I also needed to top up on my Revlon foundation this has been a long time everyday favorite of mine . its a great consistency and a fairly good coverage. But is also build able if I need it to be. I also needed to replace my compact powder that I take with me, so I though I would give one from Revlon a go as they were on 3 for 2. I was surprised that this powder has a slight shimmer to it. Thinking that the name is the photo ready one I suppose that I should have realised it would have some sort of shimmer. It is a really good compact still, it comes with a handy brush and a decent sized mirror.
These Revlon products also came with a free lip liner. This is in a lovely nude shade and it a twist one which means no sharper needed, which is always a good plus for me!
Em x
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
What's in my Vanity!!
I decided it was time to have a clean out of my vanity table as it had been neglected for a few weeks. I love re-organising things I end up finding things that I have forgotten about, and just don't used use any more! If I can get a better look at what I have got I just find it so much easier doing my imakeup in the morning!
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My vanity is from IKEA it is the Malm dresser. I had my eye on this for a while after a failed version I purchased from Argos. It was so flimsy it just did not feel safe! Or maybe I did have a little too much makeup to store inside! The chair is also from IKEA it is called the Tobias char. I also picked up the throw that is on the chair from IKEA it is actually a rug but I think it gives it a softer look.
My makeup brush holders I found on eBay and j was impressed with them they work really well. The beads were also from eBay these were sold as wedding table decorations but think they look lovely in these vases. They also have the brushes upright which I prefer it makes it easier to see what I have got
The mirrored plates are candle holders. I have only recently added these. I'm not sure on how they look yet. What you do think?
I also brought this lipstick stand from eBay. I just store my lipsticks that I use regularly to keep them to hand. Think this is more than enough to be getting on with! I also keep my Ghd's on the table as they come in the case and I use them almost daily for touch ups! I keep other hair tools in my Alex drawers also from IKEA I will do another blog post on what I store in there 😍
Inside the drawer I have used a divider also from IKEA think this was in the kitchen section but two of these fit perfectly, the only issue with the drawe and these dividers is that there is another compartment at the back of the drawer but it does not open wide enough to get things in the back. At the moment I store extra makeup wipes and samples at the back that I do not use on a regular basis
The left side of the drawe I store my base products such as moisturisers eye creams and primers. I also have my concealers and highlighters in this side. Behind it I store my powders these include blushers foundations and bronzers. In the right compartment I keep my liquid foundations as you can see I have a bit of a thing for revlon colourstay at the moment. I was struggling to find my best shade as I fist purchased these after a holiday so I was somewhat more tanned 😃. There is a dark shade of the Maybelline fit me foundation. I have never been this dark but I love this for contouring. Something different from the palette that I normally use.
This is the right hand side of the drawer the furthest to the right has most of my eyeshadows there are some bigger palettes under the mirror and again I have some in my Alex drawers. These are the ones that I like to hand. I do tend to use the same few especially for work. As my last post I love the Matt makeup revolution palette I have been using hear as a everyday work colour. I also have some Mac, Urban Decay and Benefit palettes plus some MUA ones that I have been experimenting with! The next two smaller compartments are mascaras , eyeliner and eyebrow products. I need to find something to separate the eyeliners and the eyebrow pencils I am still on the look out for a divider of some sort??
Hope have enjoyed this blog. I will do one about my Alex drawers where I store he rest of my hair/ bigger makeup products and face products.
Em xxx
Monday, 16 February 2015
Makeup Revolution Matt Palette
I happen to fall into superdrug the weekend and again saw the Makeup Revolution stand. I have one of these already that is an amazing dupe for the Urban Decay Naked palette but this time the Matt palette caught my eye!
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I gave it ago this morning and I have to say again for the price of £4 I think it's amazing. I still love my urban decay pallets but I think for everyday wear this is amazing! Especially as these are matts. I don't like wearing shimmery eyeshadow while I'm at work this is something I reserve for a more night time look
As with the other Makeup Revolution palette the only thing I do not like is the sponge applicator, I have never been a fan of these things but using one of my brushes this worked brilliantly.
The case itself does not look anywhere near as nice as the Urban Decay palette and there is also no mirror on the inside but for the price I think that is not an issue
As for the product itself it is really good there is plenty of pigment and they are not too talcy as I would call it 😃 as some of th cheaper eyeshadows I have tested. You may need slighty more than the Urban Decay alternative but again there is more product in this palette and considering the price I can't see this been an issue!
There wasn't a lot of fallout from this product. I always like to do my foundation first so any eyeshadow that drops under my eye and has to be wiped off normally takes by concealer and foundation with it which needs touch ups bit this was ok. That been said it is a Matt palette so it's not like there will be shimmer that will fall onto my face
Overall I love this product as a everyday eyeshadow from the little time I have been using it will keep using it for sure!
Em xx
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