Saturday, 25 February 2017
#Pixipretties
I received this package from Pixi, it came completely out the blue it was not something that I was expecting, it came in a huge box. the box that came inside was massive to! These pictures really do no do it justice. I was struggling to find somewhere to take photos of this whole package. The living room rug seemed the best choice in the end.
The box it in Pixi's signature green colour and has to doors on the front with a magnetic closing on them. Once I opened these doors I was amazed at what was inside.
This is a collaboration between 4 different beauty and lifestyle bloggers. The first it with ASPYNOVARD here's what it says:
NEW
FRESH &
GLOW-Y
Enhance your natural beauty with Aspyn's silky powders & finish off the look with her favourite eye accents!
Then there is a collaboration with Caroline Hirons, this is the:
NEW
DOUBLE
CLEANSING IN ONE
A unique 2-in-1 jar of Caroline's cleansing duo that cleans away the day and keeps skin glowing onto the next.
Next up is ITSJUDYTIME
NEW
IT'S GET THE
LOOK TIME!
Effortlessly transition from work to play with Judy's mix of gorgeous shades for lips and eyes.
And finally from Maryam Maquillage
NEW
CONTOUR
NECESSITIES!
Create a luminous defined look with Maryam's dream palettes and brush, perfect for contouring & highlighting.
These are 4 totally different sets of products that look absolutely amazing! I'll have a more in depth look at them below:
First up is ItsJudyTime! Judy has been in the YouTube world for a long time.For her collab, she decided to create two products an eye and lip palette.
I have used Pixi's eye shadows before, and I love the consistency of them, the shimmery shades were very silky and I didn't have a problem with fall out. the matte shades were slightly harder to blend but they do blend out nicely with a bit of patience. I was also impressed with how long they stayed put. overall it is a lovely palette with great wearable shades.
I’m not a fan of lip palettes because they can get very messy BUT I do have to say they’re very convenient. The ItsLipTime features a collection of lip colors in a range of wearable colors. The lip colors look very similar to Pixi’s usual lipstick formula which is actually pretty nice. You can apply with your finger but I would recommend using a lip brush for an even application.
Aspyn Ovard collaboration, consists of three shimmering Glow-y Powders and an Eye Accents kit.
Pixi + Aspyn Ovard Glow-y Powder:
Available in three beautiful shimmery shades, the Glow-y Powder features a soft but slightly dusty formulation. The pigmentation is very impressive but I find that the powder doesn't adhere very well to the skin so all three shades provide a much sheerer application than you'd expect. The powders are housed in a simple green pot with a twist-off lid; the packaging isn't all that convenient, but they are a really decent size!
Rome Rose: This is a beautiful coral rose blush packed with soft golden shimmers.
Santorini Sunset: A classic champagne shimmer, this shade is very pigmented but the texture was not as creamy or buttery as I would have liked.
London Lustre: A pigmented icy champagne shimmer, London Lustre is perfect for those with pale skin and a cooler undertone.
Pixi + Aspyn Ovard Eye Accents:
This is an eye and brow duo featuring a simple clear Brow Tamer and a teeny tiny Lower Lash Mascara. I have never really used a mascara that is specifically designed for the lower lash, I normally just use whatever is on the top lashes! The applicator is truly perfect for catching those wispy lower lashes. Unsurprisingly, I have used the brow gel before and I am still a fan, they keep my eyebrows in place all day!
Here are all the products in the center on the box. they are all a decent size and again I love the packaging.
Maryam has given us the Strobe & Sculpt, and the Strobe & Bronze Palette. Both palettes contain six gorgeous and pigmented buildable powders that have a brilliant staying power.
The Strobe & Sculpt Palette contains 3 highlight and 3 contour shades help achieve refined lighting and defined shading for a seamless luminous finish. At first glance, I thought that the contours were going to be too dark for my fair skin, but, as mentioned, the shades are extremely buildable. They apply light at first, which makes the powder versatile for a variety of skin tones. I’m very picky with the contour powders that I use, but this palette contains one of my favorite, go-to shades!
The Strobe & Bronze Palette. If you want a bronzed glow, or a highlight that is really pigmented then, you have to get this palette! There are 3 highlight and 3 bronze shades, and all of them are just amazing! This palette is going to come in handy during the Summer months! And that highlight in the middle is amazing it is such a versatile shade!
And now for the Strobe & Sculpt Brush! I knew this brush was going to be good, but it’s my brush for everything now! This dual ended, super soft, synthetic fiber brush applies and blends contour, bronzing and highlighting shades seamlessly! I’ll be honest, I didn’t think I was going to use the tapered side all that much, but it’s fantastic for highlight! I usually opt for a fluffier brush for my powdered highlighters, but this one works beautifully!
Finally is Caroline Hiron's Double Cleanse. Years ago Caroline introduced us all to the Pixi Glow Tonic and it was incredible. I'm totally obsessed with double cleansing so I was very excited for the solid and cream cleanser duo. It's paraben free, fragrance free, and not tested on animals! The solid oil gets off all of my makeup so easily. It's super gentle on my skin, but still powers through my waterproof mascara! The cream cleanser is also lovely, The oil side contains Vitamin E to protect and condition, Cameillia Oil which is rich in Omegas, and Evening Primrose Oil to heal and moisturise the skin. The cream side contains Vitamin C to protect and promote collagen, a Peptide Complex to plump and reduce lines, Arginnie which improves cell renewal and elasticity. This is also becoming a permanent product.
Saturday, 18 February 2017
Seventeen Lipsticks
I was lucky enough to be sent some more products from Seventeen. This time it was some of their lip products. There were two lipsticks and and lip crayon.
I have found myself using lip crayons more lately, it was something that I didn't think to use, but I do like using them. They are more precise as they normally have a smaller tip. This lip crayon was surprising glossy, which I don't mind, I think I prefer the matte look at the moment but I do find glossy shades easier to wear as there are some matte lip products that can be drying on the lips. This crayon is a darker cherry shade, and overall I really like the product.
The two lipstick surprised me with how vibrant and pigmented they are! They are both defiantly very eye catching, not something that I would wear for a day look. For an evening however these would be great. They are both orangy coral toned so I feel that these are more of a spring summer tone, which is great as I can't wait for some warmer weather now!
You can purchase these lipsticks here from boots, they are currently on offer to for £3.99 which I think is great value!
Em x
Saturday, 4 February 2017
Transformulars Skincare
I have been trying to concentrate more on my skincare lately as I have got a little lazy to say the least!
I am always on the lookout to try new products, the lovely people at Transfomulas sent me these items to try out, and I was mega excited to see the what the results were!
The items are really well packaged and do give that high end look, each is in a cardboard outer packaging, the products themselves are in a really sturdy plastic metallic container. The Hydration Gold I particularly like you twist the top and this pushes the pump nozzle up which I think is a nice touch. Both the other items have what I would describe as a lip gloss want applicator, which I think is a great precise way to be able to apply the product.
They sent me these 3 items the first been their LineFiller, now I really don't have a problem I would say with wrinkles just yet, but as they say prevention is better than cure so I am keen on trying products that can help in any way. They also sent their Hydration Gold, which states it is an anti aging cream. The final item is the Eye-Lightening treatment. My eye area has probably always been my worst area, a mix of me wearing my contacts so messing with my eyes a lot and not getting enough sleep are the main contributing factors.
Fist I will talk about the line filler, this is a clear liquid almost like a serum, I thinks that's how I would describe it. It goes on really well and isn't greasy. It felt cooling as I put it onto my skin like a something that was minty? As it dried my skin did feel slightly tighter, nothing uncomfortable, I concentrated this on my smile lines and my forehead. This could be used around the eye area, but I wanted to try the specific eye cream for that.
The Hydration cream has to be my favourite, it does have quiet a strong but pleasant smell. It is a pale gold color and again goes on really well, I found it to almost have a shimmer to it which left my skin glowing! It is perfect to wear under foundation. This was how I wore it and it gave a lovely glowy finish. It made my makeup last well, and left my skin feeling soft.
The final item is the Eye Lightening cream, I found this to feel very much like the LineFiller, again with the cooling sensation. I have noticed a difference around my eye area. I feel that my concealer is also going on better. It does seem to make my eye area brighter.
You can find these items HERE
Em x
Saturday, 28 January 2017
Seventeen Wow Concealer Review
I love this style of concealer pen and was very keen to try out this affordable one from SEVENTEEN at Boots. I love concealing my under-eye so I am pleased to say that the SEVENTEEN Skin Wow Concealer is pretty good, especially for the price.
You get the product out by licking the button at the end of the pen, this slowly eases it out the brush end, which you can then use to apply directly to your face. This makes for a really effortless application that can really be achieved on the move to.
I found the effect to be brightening under the eye area, but it is also a full coverage that I like from a concealer. It was very blend able and it didn't crease which is always a bonus for me!
You can find this concealer as park of SEVENTEENS range Here at boots
As it is priced at a very reasonable £4.99 I find this to be a very good value product
Em x
Saturday, 14 January 2017
Freedom Makeup
Freedom has been a brand that I have been curious about for a while now, but for one reason or another I have never actually purchased any thing from the range. I don't normally have that level of self control when it comes to makeup!
I was having a browse on Superdrug's website and found a couple of items that I though I would give a go from the range. I didn't go crazy... surprisingly! I do have plenty of makeup to us, but I did get a couple of bits that I thought for me were products that I would not normally go for. I thought I would share my thoughts with you....
The 3 items that I went for are:
The brow pomade in the shade chocolate,
Pro Contour Stick in the shade medium
Finally the Pro Melts Stripped Collection, which is a set of 3 liquid lipsticks.
The first item the brow pomade is a product that I have been looking into trying for a while, I have tried a lot of different brow products recently for my brows and I do always seem to lean towards a brow pencil. I have tried a few powders but never a pomade product. I have seen reviews that compare this product to the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Pomade, but at a much more affordable price. The product itself is very pigmented, a lot more so than I expected! So you only need a small amount, I can see this product lasting me a long time. I applied it with a small angled brush and I was very impressed with the result. It lasted me all day and did take some removing at the end of the day. It is a more dramatic look than what I would normally achieve with my pencil, but I think I also need some time to play around with it to get the look I am looking for.
Overall I have been very impressed with this product and I am looking forward to experimenting with it even more
You can find the Brow Pomade at Superdrug here, for only £5!!!
The next item is the Pro Contour Stick, I have tried many different contour products both creme and powder but these are normally in a palette or individual, so I have never tried a stick version of the product before. I found this easy to apply exactly where I wanted it, with it been a stick. It was also very blend-able. The stick wasn't actually as pigmented as I expected it to be, I'm not sure if I see this as a positive or a negative point as I think that contour is a lot more blend-able if it is not too pigmented, if that makes sense. I want the product to create a shadow on my cheekbone mostly nothing to harsh. The highlight end was good under my eye area which is something that I would normally use a concealer for, this is a matte shade so I still did add some of my powder highlight over the top, but overall this product worked very well.
You can find the Contour Stick at Superdrug here, for only £5!!!
The final product is the liquid lipstick pack, I got the stripped collection which contained 3 shades: Expose, Stripped and Bare. As shown below (in that order)
I have been yet to try a liquid lipstick, but I have seen them all over the internet so I was intersted to see what all the fuss is about. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on one at first. I just wanted to see how I got along with them. Now I have tried them I can see why people have been raving about them.
I have been put off wearing liquid lipsticks partly as they seem to remind me of a lip gloss which I am pretty sure I have not wore since leaving primary school, the wonderful sticky lips on a windy day where it was impossible to get your hair off your mouth!! But I have been pleasantly surprised. These doe go on with a wand which does resemble a lip gloss but that has to be the only resemblance, these glide on like a lipstick, aren't sticky and have brilliant staying power. They are not as good as a lip stain, but they are more moisturising on the lips. I did have to re-apply after eating, but overall I love these! I chose very wearable shades for me, I don't tend to be too adventurous when it comes to my lip colour. So I am sure I will be getting a lot of use out of these.
You can find this set at Superdrug here, for only £6 for the 3
At the moment selected items withing the Freedom range are on 3 for 2 at superdrug making these even better value! You can find those items here.
Em x
Saturday, 7 January 2017
Pixi's Glow Range
The lovely people at Pixi sent me another box of goodies! I am always so grateful to receive new products to try, and Pixi always have such lovely items.
These were from their skincare range, which I think at this time of year is much needed, with the cold weather it makes my skin very dry and dull looking, so these beauties were definitely welcome!
I received these a few weeks ago but with skincare I like to be able to try them out for a while so that I can really get a feel for the products and then give my honest opinion.
The first item i'm going to talk about is the Glow Mist:
What Pixi say:
• All-over glow mist for a radiant, dewy effect
• Gives a glowing, luminous and smooth complexion
• Enriched with 13 natural oils plus propolis, aloe vera and fruit extracts
• Hydrates, protects and nourishes
• Sets makeup, adds a dewy finish and protects skin
• Refreshes makeup, hydrates and adds glow
• Suits all skin types
• Not tested on animals
My Opinion:
The first thing I noticed with this product that it had separated in the bottle like some cleansers and makeup removers that I have used in the past. Once this has been shook up it goes cloudy. It says that it can be used after makeup to give a dewy finish which i tried and it does what it says, I also tried to apply it before my foundation, I found for me this worked better for me it seemed to make the foundation go on smoother and it still left a nice finish without making it look too shiny.
The next item in the box is the 24 k Eye Elixir:
What Pixi say:
• This multitasker is infused with powerful age-defying ingredients to refresh eyes & prevent signs of fatigue
• Collagen helps to repair the delicate eye area, peptides plump fine lines, and raspberry tones skin
• Cooling rollerball applicator soothes & encourages circulation around the eye
My Opinion:
This feels lovely and cooling on the eyes, I normally end up with tired looking eyes (generally though lack of sleep!!) but I have found that this does make them look more awake. I generally don't have an issue with wrinkles just yet, but I am happy to use products that will help to moisturise the area and make it generally look more healthy, and I think that this does help to achieve that. I have been applying it under my foundation in a morning
Next up is the Glowtion Day Dew:
What Pixi say:
• Advanced illuminating skin-perfector nourishes & soothes while giving a boost to dull skin
• Featherlight and hydrating, this moisturizer imparts a natural-looking radiance to skin tone
• Makes skin look healthier & more even
• Lavender oil calms, kaolin purifies, and mica brightens
• Not tested on animals
My Opinion:
I always apply moisturiser to my face, as it it is prone to eczema, but at the same time I don't want anything that is too strong especially with strong scents that will make the skin more irritated. This cream was fine, it is a lovely consistency and has a lovely present scent nothing too overpowering, again this worked as a great base for my makeup. It didn't make it too greasy so that the foundation slid off, it generally made my skin look great
The final item is the Beauty Sleep Cream:
What Pixi say:
• This fast-absorbing, nutrient-rich nighttime essential helps to protect, nourish, and hydrate skin while you sleep
• With 100% natural mango butter
• Oils of lavender, lemon & bergamot
• Cream calms and balances skintone
• Not tested on animals
My Opinion:
I have tried applying this a few evenings after I have removed my makeup, and left it on overnight. The next morning I woke up with lovely smooth skin. Again this was fine with my sensitive skin, it really made it feel nice and hydrated. There is nothing worse for me than going to bed with tight dry skin!
I love that all of these products are cruelty free, and they are all working wonderfully on my skin.
You can find these items on Pixi's website here
Em x
Saturday, 17 December 2016
Sebamed Skincare
I have always had sensitive skin, that is very prone to eczema. There are a lot of products where even though they smell incredible they don't always agree with my skin especially my face. So i am always really choosy with my skincare especially facial products.
When I heard about Sebamed I was interested in taking a look at their products, their products all have a lower ph value which means that it is less drying and irritating to sensitive skin which is perfect for me
These were the products they they very kindly sent me, I have been using them for a couple of weeks to get a better feel for them.
The item I have got the most use out of has to be the lip balm this time of year is awful for my lips they dry out so easily so have been keeping this in my bag and it has been working wonders. It doesn't smell or taste of anything really, its just moisturising and stops me getting chapped lips in this cold weather.
The next item is the anti dry day defence cream. I have been using this as a base under my foundation for my day to day wear. It has been working great it keeps my skin moisturised but doesn't leave my skin too greasy and my makeup sliding off!! Again it doesn't have a scent to it really would say its similar smell to aqueous cream really.
The final product is the cleansing bar, I have normally stayed away from bars of soap, but was eager to try this from Sebamed, and again it left my skin feeling really clean but at the same time hydrated? If that makes any sense! It was great to use.
I am going to have a look into more of their products, you can check out more of their products here:
Friday, 9 December 2016
Pixi's Holiday Collection
I was lucky enough to be sent this lovely package from Pixi this is part of their holiday collection, and I had been so excited to giv these products a go!
This package included the Pallette Rosette which is beautifully packaged in their lovely green packaging. It includes 8x eyeshadows 3x brow shades and 3 different face shades a contour colour, a blush and a highlighter. I have to say I have been using these 3 powders so much since opening them. They are so blendable. I have found myself reaching for these more and more especially the contour powder it's the perfect shade for me! The eyeshadows are all really blendable and very pigmented, along with the eyebrow shades to the middle shade worked best for me.
There was also a mattelustre lipstick in the shade classic red this is a lovely cool toned red that is perfect for the festive season. It is matt but isn't drying as some can be. It has brilliant staying power I wore this on a trip to a Christmas market and it survived the mulled wine!
Next is a Endless Silky Eye Pen in the shade OpalOvercoat. This is defiantly silky it went on great and I have found that it sharpens well which is a pet hate of mine when I have a lovely pencil until the first time that you come to sharpen it!
Finally is the Fairy Dust favourites in the shade metallic warmth. There again are brilliant quality they are so pigmented and have very little fall out. I have always been wary of using pigments as I feel I could quite easily get into a mess but these are great and so easy to create looks that are perfect for the festive season!
You can purchase all the products I have mentioned plus more from theirs Bolidau collection from the pixi website here.
This was a look that I had created with the products except for the lipstick. This is my trusty Velvet Teddy by Mac as this was more of a daytime look. The products are great to switch between an evening or a daytime look just by changing a couple of things.
I also thought it was worth a mention that I got the eyebrow gel in my M&S advent calendar when I was trying these products, so it seeme a great opportunity to try it with their bow powders. I am wearing both in the imgw above and I think it just finished the brows off nicely. Even doesn't a good job of taming my brows and kept the look in place
Em x
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