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Monday, 23 February 2015

Today's Makeup

Defiantly had a different day out today. I went to Monkey world! Somewhere I have been meaning to go for a long time! Finally convinced my fiancé to take me!

As to what to wear as it was extremely cold waking around the park all day!

Look at this little guy! I could easily fill this blog post with so many cute monkeys!

Hair was not much of an issue as I managed to get away with wearing a Beenie hat. My makeup I kept simple with my revlon colour stay and my urban decay naked 3 palette. I filled in my brows with the Maybelline brow satin then set my makeup with maybelline stay Matt powder

Not sure this not so little guy was impressed me wanting a photo!!

I wore my black calf length boots these are flat whic is unusual for me been short lol but I knew I would be on feet and it was worth it. I just have some black leggings from new looks and a floral blouse with a Peter Pan collar not that it can been seen in these pics. My coat is from brave soul and is actually quite warm

Hope you all had a lovely weekend

Em x

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!

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

Friday, 16 January 2015

Everyday eye-makeup

Most mornings when I am getting ready for work I end up with a lot less time to do what I planned to do the night before mostly due to that snooze button!

I have to find a quick way to do my makeup in the morning. I have to admit that most week days my makeup does not change very much!

I have tried so many different foundations but the one that I have seemed to have stayed with for the longest lately is Revlon colourstay. I am currently using number 310. This does seem to last the longest and I do have some dryer patches in my face from time to time as I have some ezcema but this does seem to be one of the better foundations that does not cling to ththe dryer patches.

I have been trying a different eyebrow pencil for the last couple of weeks this a the maybelline brow satin pencil. I have to say I do love the pencil but I have found that I do not use the power side to it which does seem like it will be a waste but the pencil itself is amazing. As its jot a dog as some out there I find that I can be more precise with it.

I have used a small amount of eyeshadows from my urban decay naked 3 pallet, then just lined my eyelids with my Maybelline black eyeliner.

I have used Max Factor Mascara which has been my go to mascara for years. I find that I need to wear waterproof mascara especially if I am wearing in contacts not sure if this is because I mess with my eyes more throughout the day. I just find that things can get messy if I eat regular mascara

Em x