Wednesday, 15 June 2016

Avon Ultra Colour Lipstick Review


Just thought I would write a quick review on a new lipstick I have tried from Avon. It's not normally a brand I would use but have to say I'm impressed. I have had a look at the ultra colour lipstick in the shade rapid rose

I have to say I have been very impressed. I would compare the consistency with that of a Mac Creamsheen. The colour is very long lasting and isn't drying on the lips at all! It leaves a lovely glossy finish which is easy to top up. It lasted me though food and drink and is a lovely colour, I would describe it as a pinky red, one that is very wearable! 

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Saturday, 4 June 2016

Mini Seventeen Haul

The I received some makeup goodies in the post today so thought I would share my thoughts on them with you. 
I received the Instant Glow Bronzing Rocks, the Brows That brow kit and the Long Lash mascara. 

First up I we will have a look at the bronzing rocks. I really like the packaging on these it is a really chunky Perspex base then a simple lid. It feels really sturdy!


The product itself suprised me slightly as the rocks are gold and pink which is unusual for a bronzer but it is such a lovely summery shade that is slightly shimmery but to much. It doesn't come with a brush so I used my real techniques blusher brush this worked perfect. I was able to use this as a contour under my cheekbones and it looked lovely. 


Next up is the Brows That brow kit! I tend to switch between brow products, I have been using pencils a lot at the moment so I was keen to try a different powder. 


The packaging on this is again really sleep and robust I was pleasantly suprised by the mirror that filled the entire lid. This is really useful for thinks such as eyeliner and eyebrows where I would ranger get a closer look at what i am doing. This does have a pencil for defining the brows which i like to use on the bottoms of my brows and for the tail as mine naturally have a stubby end this worked brilliantly it was just the right shade for me. I then filled in the sparse areas with the middle powder. There is a highlighting shade which I really like for under my arch of my eyebrow. This isn't shimmery which is something I would like for a evening look this is good for a daytime look. The wax which is the left one to set my unruly brows in place! This did do the trick!


There is this little handy guide included to I actually used this in a slightly different way as I like to set my brows last but depends which way works best for you. 


The final product was the Long Lash mascara


The packaging on this is really slim and compact. I like the brush it is a lot smaller than some I would normally use, I have been using the Maxfaxtor masterpiece mascara for a while now and the brush on that is huge! That been said I was still able to achieve some decent length on my eyelashes with this. It was brilliant at getting into the corners of my eyes to catch all of those smaller eyelashes and especially the bottom lashes I really love it for that. 

Hope you found my review helpful

Em x 
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Thursday, 2 June 2016

Drugstore Contour Kits

I have been having wanted to try some contouring kits for a while, I have been using highlighters for some time mostly powdered ones but thought I would like to see the full effect of using a kit. I have contoured with some darker concealer in the past with varying results! Some looking lovely others looking more like a bad fake tan job! 😂
I have had a lot better luck with these two contour kits in particular, the first been the Define and Contour Kit by Seventeen. The 2nd the Loreal Infallible Sculpt Contour Kit. I have to say how much I love both of this kits! Seventeen's is a powder kit and Loreal is a cream consistency in the UK version. Depending on what is your preference or skin type there may be a formulation that is more suited to your skin type. I would say that I have a combination skin type and I didn't have a problem with either of these.

Firstly the Seventeen Pallett:


I love the packaging for this it looks really sleek and the mirror fills the entire lid which is so useful especially for travel, it almost has a Nars feel to it which I love! I did my usual foundation/ concealer routine then used this as a final step. I used my real techniques brush and it blends out so perfectly it is really an amazing consistency it didn't look cakey. I would say i could set my makeup with this product, I don't get particularly oily skin but this product did last very well on me. They are both Matt shades so the highlighter doesn't leave you with a shimmery glow but is is brilliant down the bridge of your nose and under your eyes across  your cheekbones which was here I used it. It is perfect for hollowing out your cheekbones.

Next the Loreal Pallet:

I was excited to see this as it was a cream consistency which I have not seen so much of in drugstores. The packaging on this pallet for me doesn't look at good, I know that is not the most important thing for a beauty product but it looks cheaper and the mirror that is on the lid had actually come unstuck on the mine so was face down in the product which was not a good start! It was easy to rectify though. You do get plenty of product in this pallet I was suprised. The consistency of this product is amazing it's a cream but it's such an opaque colour and isn't greasy at all it almost drys like a powder which I found really interesting. I think it was easier to get more of a chiselled cheekbone look with the cream contour but wasn't as highlighting with it been so matt?

Overall I have loved both of these products will defiantly be repurchasing when these are out

Em x
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Friday, 13 May 2016

St Moriz Gradual Tanning Lotion

I have been on the look out for a new gradual tanning lotion. I have been using the loreal gradual tanner for a while now and I have really loved the results, but I found found the smell of stale biscuits a bit over-powering.
I found it to be a brilliant moisturiser if anything a little too much as I felt sticky for quite a while after. I suffer with dry skin so this did help me a little bit but even for me was a little bit too much no matter how long I rubbed the product in for. 
I found the St Moriz gradual tanner in my local body care for only £4. I have heard great things about their tanning mousse online but I have always loved my St Tropez one so I thought I would give the moisturiser a go not expecting much to be honest, but I love this product! It goes on so well and isn't as sticky as the loreal one and the smell is fresh and not overseeing it's more of a citrus scent that I actually love. So far the colour payoff is perfect not too dark but perfect for building a gradual colour or like myself using it to maintain my tan between fake tans. It is wearing well and fading fairly well. I am exfoliating between uses as I shower and I haven't had any problems  I will continue to use this product as I think I have found a new favourite and for the price I am converted!



Em x
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Saturday, 7 May 2016

New outfit!! 😘

I have been shopping again not that that is anything new.. 😂 I am loving prettylittlething.com at the moment. You can purchase delivery for the year which makes it even more tempting!


This dress is so flattering and for once doesn't look too long on me been only 5'1" this happens a lot!

The shoes are from public desire for how high they are they are surprisingly comfortable!

Em x


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Friday, 6 May 2016

NuSkin AP 24 Whitening Toothpaste

I have recently been trying NuSkins AP 24 Whitening Toothpaste... I have to say how much I love this product, I have noticed a real difference in the whiteness of my teeth. The best part for me is that there isn't the sensitivity that I have found with other whitening products. My favorite has been Crest Whitening strips, which have worked extremely well for me, but these do leave me with sensitivity.





I love that it is a toothpaste which you use everyday anyway so its not like there is an extra step involved. It is a very mild flavored toothpaste, which is good if you are not a fan of something too strong!

Em x
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Friday, 12 June 2015

Younique!

I had been looking into the 3D fibre lash mascaras for a while, I had watched plenty of review videos and read numerous blogs so I looking into finding some to try. This was where I found out about becoming a presenter for younique. With this came a makeup kit which included the mascara I wanted to try plus plenty of other goodies to try so. With the opportunity to build your own business from it so I thought I would give it a go. As I could use the makeup to create reviews on for my blog!

This was the lot I received I was so excited to try these products. Especially the mascara but since I have had chance to use these products more they are all amazing

I have been using the uplift serum most mornings around my eyes and although I am lucky enough to not have any wrinkles yet I have bags and I have seen such an improvement for that!

I also love the lipgloss its is really good quality and has some decent staying power without been too greasy! It has a mirror on the side to which isn't anything new I know but I think it is a really nice touch!

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Or here is my Younique website: 

Where you can browse the products or order from the site to be delivered direct to your door!

Em x


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Monday, 20 April 2015

River Island purchases!

Finally got round to writing this blog!
I had a little online retail therapy on River Islands's website. I was actually after the black and white leggings but as usual ended up purchasing a few more items!

I'll start with the leggings. 

I have seen these for a while they are an amazing fit they are soo flattering I have wore them with a sleevless roll neck top and they are really comfortable. Think they will go with so many outfits as long as the top is kept fairly plain as they are quiet patterned which is not normally something that I would go for. These were £25 and I think they are true to size except I had a regular length actually by mistake and they fit me. Been 5' 1" this never happens so may be a bit short for you taller girls!

 The next item is this dress and I have to say I am disappointed. It was a shift dress but looked a lot more fitted on the model. I have gone for a size 8 and it has no shape and really doesn't do a great deal for me!  The arms fit perfectly they are not too tight which I find sometime s happens to me! This was £38 which personally I do not think is worth it


This top is lovely it is so think and a lovely cut I think it is really unusual it looks gear with a high waisted skirt. This was £32 but feel this is worth the price as it does look lovely on and it an unusual crop top. This is true to size also!



I have been really into roll neck tops at the moment and think this is lovely as it is a little different with the cutout detail on the collar this was £20 and again is true to size 


This is my last and favourite item from what I purchased on the model it came just below her knee. On myself. It is somewhat longer but I actually really like that the sleeves are a perfect length and it is a perfect spring piece as it is still a bit cold here to be going completely without a coat!

Hope you enjoyed looking through my purchase! 

Em x
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