Monday 30 September 2013

Top 5 NARS Cosmetics Products ♥





Hey dolls! xoxo

Today I am going to be discussing my 'Top 5 NARS Cosmetics Products'. I've done a few of these 'Top 5' posts in the past and thought I'd do one more as it equals 5 of my favourite high end makeup brands. 






NARS Cosmetics are extremely well known within the beauty industry and that's not just because of their 'provocative' naming. NARS have some of the best products within the high end industry. A few of my favourite products from NARS are:

1. NARS 'Orgasm Blush' 



NARS 'Orgasm Blush' is the most iconic blush of them all. This well known blush gives a natural, healthy looking glow to the cheeks which instantly brightens up the cheeks. 


- NARS 'Laguna Bronzer' 



NARS 'Laguna Bronzer' the all knowing, all glowing, most perfect bronzer known to man (or woman!) This bronzer gives the most perfect 'just tan' glow to the cheeks. Light enough to be used as a bronzer and dark enough to be used to contour. Just perfect. 


- NARS 'Radiant Creamy Concealer'



NARS 'Radiant Creamy Concealer' one of the best concealers that conceals and moisturises at the same time, but still provides the perfect amount of coverage. Looks wonderful applied underneath the eyes. 


- NARS 'Turkish Delight Lip Gloss'



NARS 'Turkish Delight Lip Gloss' is a cult classic. This lip gloss is suitable for everyday wear but can also be worn over the top of lipstick to add a pink sheen. This shade is a 'pink sherbet colour'.


- NARS 'Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base'





NARS 'Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base' is yet another outstanding eyeshadow primer. This lightweight base helps prevent eyeshadow from smudging and creasing and creates a seamless canvas for eyeshadow application. 



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Friday 27 September 2013

Top 5 MAC Cosmetics Products ♥





Hey guys! xoxo

I thought I'd do another 'Top 5' post and today I will be showing you all my 'Top 5 MAC Cosmetics Products'. 





MAC Cosmetics have never failed to please. With their wide range of professional, faultless products, they make any makeup day truly amazing. A few of my favourite products from MAC are:


- MAC 'Powder Blush - Dame'


MAC 'Powder Blush - Dame' would have to be one of my favourite high end blushes as it offers the perfect amount of colour to the cheeks. This shade is a 'sophisticated blue-pink'.


- MAC 'Powder Blush - Well Dressed'



MAC 'Powder Blush - Well Dressed' yet another lovely blush from MAC offering the perfect amount of pigmentation, not to subtle and not to intense, just right. This shade is a 'immaculate pink'. 


- MAC 'Mineralize Skinfinish - Lighscapade'


 MAC 'Mineralize Skinfinish - Lightscapade' is a wonderful highlight shade and can even be used all over the face to create a glowing, bright, awake complexion. This shade is a 'soft candlelit beige with multidimensional shimmer'.


- MAC 'Mineralize Skinfinish - Soft and Gentle'


 MAC 'Mineralize Skinfinish - Soft and Gentle' yet another outstanding highlight shade with a more golden glow feel. This shade is a 'gilded peach bronze'.


- MAC 'Lipstick - Saint Germain' 


MAC 'Lipstick - Saint Germain' should be in every girls make up collection. This lipstick is a beautiful shade of pink, a real staple/ holy grail product of mine. This shade is a 'clean pastel pink'.


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Wednesday 25 September 2013

Top 5 Stila Cosmetics Products ♥




Hey everyone! xoxo

Here's another one of my 'Top 5' posts. Today I will be sharing my 'Top 5 Stila Cosmetics Products'. So lets get started 




Stila Cosmetics are brilliant, they have never failed to offer good quality products in a wide range of colours. Always coming out with new products I just love checking them out to get a peek at their new range of cosmetics. A few of my favourite products from Stila are:


1. Stila 'Smudge Pot Kitten'


Stila 'Smudge Pot Kitten' the most hyped up cream eyeshadow base of all time, and rightly so as this creamy eyeshadow offers a shimmering, brightening effect to the eyes and really makes any eye colour pop!


2. Stila 'Eyeshadow Kitten'


Stila 'Eyeshadow Kitten' is the most gorgeous shimmery champagne colour of all times. Looks beautiful when applied on its own or in conjunction in the 'Stila Kitten Smudge Pot'. 


3. Stila 'All Over Shimmer Powder Kitten' 


Stila 'All Over Shimmer Powder Kitten' is a dazzling multi purpose highlighter which can be used to highlight the cheek bones, add colour to the apples of the cheeks or even used as an eyeshadow. Truly amazing, one of my favourite highlighters to wear.


4. Stila 'In The Light Eyeshadow Palette'

  
Stila 'In The Light Eyeshadow Palette' is just perfection for any look. Whether its day or night this will bring sparkle to any look. With its neutral tones its suitable for all skin tones  These can also be worn wet or dry.


5. Stila 'Custom Colour Blush Self Adjusting' 


Stila 'Custom Colour Blush Self Adjusting' is one of the best products out there. This blush adjusts to the colour of your cheeks giving you the most exact shade ever to suit your skintone.  


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Monday 23 September 2013

Top 5 Urban Decay Cosmetics Products ♥





Hey beauties! xoxo


I'm back with another one of my 'Top 5' posts and today I will be letting you guys in on my 'Top 5 Urban Decay Cosmetics Products'. Here we go!





I think we all know why Urban Decay Cosmetics are included in my 'Top 5 High End Makeup Brands.' With their outstanding 'Naked Palettes' and 'Makeup Setting Sprays' they never fail to deliver spectacular, well produced products. A few of my favourite products from Urban Decay are:


1. Urban Decay 'Naked Eyeshadow Palette'


Urban Decay 'Naked Eyeshadow Palette' was and still is the most raved about neutral eyeshadow palette of all time within the beauty community, and I can absolutely see why. With shades ranging from champagnes to gunmetal's you really are spoilt for choice!


2. Urban Decay 'Naked 2 Eyeshadow Palette' 


Urban Decay 'Naked 2 Eyeshadow Palette' the second in the amazing series of eyeshadow palettes from Urban Decay. Again this palette has got all us beauty guru's talking. With its cooler toned palette and another range of fabulous shades to chose from, its like your Birthday and Christmas all in one!


3. Urban Decay 'Naked Basics Eyeshadow Palette' 


Urban Decay 'Naked Basics Eyeshadow Palette' is yet another phenomenal eyeshadow palette. With all the colours you need on a daily basis, you can never go wrong. Especially when most of the colours are matte! Being smaller in size this palette is also more suitable for travel, its a double whammy!


4. Urban Decay 'Eyeshadow Primer Potion'



Urban Decay 'Eyeshadow Primer Potion' yet another superb eyeshadow primer from another high end brands. I honestly think I have a thing for eyeshadow primers, especially high end and they just work fantastically. This is the most legendary primer in the beauty industry as it guarantees vibrant long lasting eyeshadow all day long! 


5. Urban Decay 'All Nighter - Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray' 


Urban Decay 'All Nighter - Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray' is one of the best, if not the best makeup setting sprays out there. In fact all of the Urban Decay setting sprays are truly brilliant as they provide long lasting, staying power for all different skin types.


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Friday 20 September 2013

Top 5 Benefit Cosmetics Products ♥





Hey dolls! xoxo

I'm back with another beauty post, and today I thought I'd share with you what I consider to be my 'Top 5 Benefit Cosmetics Products'. I absolutely love Benefit Cosmetics, so this was extremely difficult for me, but I narrowed it down to just five products so lets get started!





I absolutely love Benefit Cosmetics, this high end make up brand is at the top of my list as I feel that they are well and truly a brilliant brand. Their products never seem to fail me, and can we just take a moment to appreciate the packaging of all Benefit cosmetics? I mean every single product not only preforms to the highest possible standard but it looks super cute too! My top 5 favourite products from Benefit are:


1. Benefit 'They're Real! Mascara'  


Benefit 'They're Real! Mascara' would have to be one of my holy grail products, as no matter which mascara I try out, I always go back to this one. It's just brilliant, it lengthens, curls, volumizes, lifts and separates all at the same time!


2. Benefit 'Hoola Bronzing Powder'


Benefit 'Hoola Bronzing Powder' is again one of my top, most worn, staple products in my collection. This bronzer is just perfect for any skintone. It blends like a dream and doesn't look muddy or too orange, it just gives a healthy looking natural tan and its matte! 


3. Benefit 'Stay Don't Stray Eyeshadow Primer'


Benefit 'Stay don't Stray eyeshadow Primer' would have to be one of the best eyeshadow primers out there. Not only does this keep your eyeshadows in place all day, it also conceals under the eyes too and to top it all off it doesn't crease!


4. Benefit 'The POREfessional Primer'


Benefit 'The POREfessional Primer' is an outstanding pore minimizing primer, that also blurs fine lines to create smoother looking skin. Makes foundation application smoother and gives a more flawless complexion. 


5. Benefit 'High Beam Luminescent Complexion Enhancer' 


Benefit 'High Beam luminescent complexion enhancer' is a beautiful liquid highlighter that accentuates the cheek bones for a radiant glow. Gives a healthy sheen to the complexion.


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Wednesday 18 September 2013

Spa Day Essentials Guide ♥





Hey guys! xoxo

I'm back with another post, and today I will be sharing with you what I feel to be the essentials you'll need to have your very own spa/pamper day!

Step 1: Make time. First of all you need to clear your whole day, make sure you aren't doing anything for the entire day. This includes all forms of technology! So all you beauty girls out there no blogging or youtube for an entire day! It's about time you relaxed!




Step 2: Plan your day. Piece together a plan of your day. Think about what you want from your pamper day, do you want to get all the 'beauty chores' out of the way in just one day, things such as shaving, manicures, pedicures and plucking your eyebrows? Or do you just want one day where you can relax and renew for the entire day?




Step 3: Get organised. Create a list of all the things you will need for the day. The list below will show the things that I recommend for a spa/ pamper day:

Face
- Make up Removing Wipes (to remove any excess dirt, oil or make up you may have on your face)
- Facial Cleanser (to purify and cleanse the skin)
- Facial Scrub/ Exfoliator (to remove any dirt and dead skin cells)
- Toner (to get rid of any excess make up after make up removal)
- Face Mask (to deep clean the skin and remove any build up of any sort on the face)
- Facial Moisturiser (to moisturise, hydrate and nourish the skin after treatment)
- Lip Balm (to hydrate the lips)

Body
- Body Scrub/ Exfoliator (to remove any build up of oils and dead skin cells from the skin)
- Razor/ Waxing stripes/ Shaving Foam (to remove any unwanted hair from the body)
- Body Wash/ Shower Gel/ Bath Cream (to clean and soften the skin)
- Body Moisturiser (to moisturise the body after treatment)

Hair
- Clarifying Shampoo (to purify and cleanse the hair from product build up, I recommend using this once a week)
- Conditioner (to add moisture back into the hair after cleansing)
- Hair Mask (this is optional and can be used as a weekly substitute for conditioner, basically this is a deep conditioning hair treatment) 

Nails
- Nail Varnish Remover (to remove any leftover nail varnish from previous application and any excess oils from the nails to make reapplication smoother)
- Favourite coloured Nail Varnish (to glam up those nails of course!)
- Nail File (to file down those nails and keep them smooth)
- Nail Clippers (to tidy up those catchy nails)

Other
- Candles (to help you relax and create the mood)
- Music (like candles a bit of backing music will help you to unwind)
- Loose fitting clothing (so you feel comfortable all day)
- Movies (to watch after you've pampered yourself)
- Slippers (so you and your feet can relax)
- A bath robe (so you can slip it on and off in between treatments)
- A book (to read whilst you soak in the bath)




I hope you have a calming and peaceful spa day if you choose to follow my 'Spa Day Essentials Guide'. Happy pampering!

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Monday 16 September 2013

Top 10 Drugstore Lip Products ♥





Hey beauties! xoxo 

Today I will be sharing with you guys what I feel to be the 'Top 10 Drugstore Lip Products'. I feel the need to do this post as I'm forever researching online for information that shows the top inexpensive drugstore lip products out there, but I can never find exactly what I'm looking for. So lets get started!





1. Rimmel London Apocalips Lip Lacquer


- Description: I would describe the 'Rimmel London Apocalips Lip Lacquers' as a liquid lipstick. With there intense rich colour of a lipstick, enriched with a satin smooth shine you'd get from a lipgloss. They are available in a total of 13 different shades.

- Colour pay off: I'd give the colour pay off a 10/10. This is because the lip lacquers are incredibly opaque and the pigmentation is outstanding. When applied to the lips the colours are exactly how they look on the tube.

- Lasing power: I'd give the lasting power a 9/10. This is because they are incredible at lasting on the lips all day, without staining. There is no need for reapplication throughout the day. 

- Effect on the lips: When first applied the finish on the lips is like an opaque lipgloss. When dry the finish on the lips is like a lipstick. The lip lacquers don't dry out the lips, but I would recommend applying a lip balm to the lips before application. 



2. Revlon Colour Burst Lip Butter

- Description: I would describe the 'Revlon Colour Burst Lip Butters' as an extremely nourishing and moisturising tinted lip balm. These are available in 21 different shades.

- Colour pay off: I'd give the colour pay off a 7/10. This is because some colours are more pigmented than others. But all of them offer some form of colour to the lips. 

- Lasting power: I'd give the lasting power a 6/10. This is because they keep the lips hydrated and moisturised all day but the colour does not last, but this is expected as they are practically a lip balm.  

- Effect on the lips: When first applied the finish on the lips is the same as what you'd expect from a lip balm, except these offer colour as well as nourishment. When dry the finish is still exactly the same as they keep the lips hydrated. 



3. Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayons 


- Description: I would describe the 'Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayons'  as a radiant, moisturising lip crayon, that adds shine and a instant pop of colour to the lips. These are available in 4 different shades.

- Colour pay off: I'd give the colour pay off an 8/10. This is because the colours are super vibrant and brighten up the complexion. 

- Lasting power: I'd give the lasting power a 6/10. This is because they may have intense colour pay off but lack in the lasting power on the lips. Reapplication will be required throughout the day, to keep that colour vibrant!

- Effect on the lips: When first applied the finish on the lips is glossy. When dry the finish is still glossy but this can tend to fade during the day. 



4. Maybelline Colour Sensational Vivids Lipsticks

- Description: I would describe the 'Maybelline Colour Sensational Vivids Lipsticks' as a highly pigmented, creamy lipstick. That nourishes the lips. These are available in 23 different shades.

- Colour pay off: I'd give the colour pay off a 10/10. This is because they a tremendously bright, pigmented and opaque

- Lasting Power: I'd give the lasting power a 10/10 also. This is because they stay on the lips throughout the day, even when eating and drinking. 

- Effect on the lips: When first applied the finish on the lips is what you'd expect from  lipstick. When dry the finish is still as radiant as when first applied, but this can be drying.



5. NYX Butter Glosses

- Description: I would describe the 'NYX Butter Glosses' as a buttery, soft and silky smooth lip gloss. That has a sweet scent, is non sticky and adds shine to the lips. These are available in 12 different shades.  

- Colour pay off: I'd give the colour pay off a 5/10. This is because they offer a sheer hint of colour, but is still visible on the lips.

- Lasting power: I'd give the lasting power a 5/10. This is because as lovely and glossy as they look on the lips, they tend to come off when eating or drinking. 

- Effect on the lips: When first applied the finish on the lips is glossy and shiny. When dry the shine does not fade, throughout the day they offer the lips moisture. 



6. Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick 

- Description: I would describe the 'Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss sticks' as a moisturising lip gloss in the form of a chubby stick/ lip crayon. These are available in 5 different shades. 

- Colour pay off: I'd give the colour pay off a 7/10. This is because they offer a buildable tint to the lips. 

- Lasting power: I'd give the lasting power a 6/10. This is because the colour does tend to stay on the lips but can fade throughout the course of the day. 

- Effect on the lips: When first applied the finish on the lips is smooth and glossy. When dry the smoothness does not fade and continues to condition the lips. 



7. Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Stains

- Description: I would describe the 'Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Stains' as balm fused with a lightweight lip stain, in the form of a chubby stick/ lip crayon. These are available in 7 different shades.

- Colour pay off: I'd give the colour pay off a 10/10. This is because they offer an intense and rich colour pay off. 

- Lasting power: I'd give the lasting power a 10/10. This is because being a stain the colour will not budge all day. 

- Effect on the lips: When first applied the finish on the lips is like a lip balm. When dry it turns to a matte consistency which can sometimes be drying. 



8. Rimmel London Kate Matte Lipstick

- Description: I would describe the 'Rimmel London Kate Matte Lipstick' as a highly pigmented matte lipstick by Kate Moss. These are available in 5 different shades.

- Colour pay off: I'd give the colour pay off a 10/10. This is because the colour is extremely true on the lips to what the lipstick shows and looks as intense on the lips as it does in the tube. 

- Lasting power: I'd give the lasting power a 10/10. This is because the vivid colour stays put all day on the lips and should not require reapplication. 

- Effect on the lips: When first applied the finish on the lips is smooth. When dry the lipstick turns matte on the lips. 



9. Rimmel London Kate Lasting Finish Lipstick

- Description: I would describe the 'Rimmel London Kate Lasting Finish Lipstick' as a high intensity coloured lipstick, with light reflects by Kate Moss. These are available in 9 different shades.

- Colour pay off: I'd give the colour pay off a 10/10. This is because like the 'Rimmel London Kate Matte Lipstick' this also offers an intense lip colour that looks as bright on the lips as it does in the tube.

- Lasting power: I'd give the lasting power a 10/10. This is because this lipstick claims to have up to 8 hours lasting power and well it does!

- Effect on the lips: When first applied the finish on the lips is silky When dry the lipstick stays silky and stays put!



10. Maybelline Colour Whispers 

Description: I would describe the 'Maybelline Colour Whispers' as a pure colour pigment inside a weightless gel. These are available in 20 different shades.  

- Colour pay off: I'd give the colour pay off a 5/10. This is because unlike the 'Revlon Colour Burst Lip Butters' they don't offer as much colour, but instead a sheer trace of colour. 

- Lasting power: I'd give the lasting power a 6/10. This is because they are designed more to condition the lips and they achieve that. 

- Effect on the lips: When first applied the finish on the lips is conditioning. When dry they continue to sooth the lips throughout the day. 




Although some of the lip products listed above don't offer the highest colour pay off or lasting power. I still think they are the best on the market within the drugstore/highstreet and I highly recommend them if you are looking for good quality, inexpensive lip products.

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