Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label makeup. Show all posts

Tuesday, 4 November 2014

Review: Garnier Miracle Skin Cream



There are loads of makeup/skincare hybrids around lately and to be straight up honest, I'm not sure if I'm convinced on mixing everything up. Part of me just thinks, can one product do two things that well? Unfortunately, I don't think so.

Don't get me wrong, the Garnier Miracle Skin Cream is a good option for those no-makeup-just-popping-to-the-shop days but it's not a product you can quickly rub in like a normal face cream. To get a good finish you need to work the product into the face with circular motions, else you get a streaky effect. I also find it flakes away if you have too many other products involved like an eye cream or serum. 

After all that, I kind of just think a BB cream or lighter foundation would have been less effort and a similar price. Plus, you can't use this in the evening as it does contain makeup. Overall, this just didn't thrill me. Is this just me or have you experienced the same 'meh' feeling too? 



Sunday, 6 April 2014

Review: & Other Stories Makeup


If you haven't popped into & Other Stories then you really should make a trip. It's a shop for the cool cats, full of high-end inspired fashion cuts and a great vibe. For the beauty buffs, there are testers galore and cute sinks where you can wash off all the lipstick swatches (why isn't this everywhere?).


On my latest trip I picked up two eye shadows and a lipstick to test out the beauty range available. First off, I love the packaging. The lipstick especially feels pretty lux, but it's the font and style are right up my street. I plumped for 'Birrus Rust' a gorgeous coppery red shadow, 'Shetland Brown' a dark bronzy brown shadow and 'Sempiternum Brick' a peachy coral lipstick. All totally beautiful, with 'Birrus Rust' being my fav.


Onto the details. The shadows are £7.00 each and lipsticks £12.00 each, so not exactly cheap. I probably wouldn't recommend the lipsticks over other alternatives at that price and the shadows, whilst being gorgeous don't have the best lasting power. I can't deny my love for 'Birrus Rust' tho, so if you want to cast your own verdict I would recommend this particular shade. 

Have you been to & Other Stories? What were your thoughts?



Monday, 3 February 2014

January Favourites


It's the end of January already and I feel like this month absolutely flew by. Sometimes, I start to worry that I'll blink and be 80 years old! Anyway, here's what I have been loving this month...


I won't bang on about these two too much as I did a post 'Get ready with Revlon' here, which is worth checking out if you're thinking of picking up a few of their products.


I got a subtle grown out roots/dipdye this month and a bit of a chop. My hair is in such better condition after having an inch off, so I have been purchasing hair goodies to help it look tip-top. First up, this banana conditioner from The Body Shop (haul here) is so lovely! My hair feels super nourished and I love the scent. When they finally get the shampoo back in stock I will be grabbing one for double banana time.

The second hair product I picked up was an Amelia Liana induced purchase and it's really good. The Charles Worthington Texturizing Spray has great hold and actually makes your hair bigger and better. There is no way I am spending billions on the Orbe dry texturing spray and this is much better than the Bumble & Bumble one too, as well as being wayyyy cheaper.


I'm not hugely into baths, but I have really enjoyed them of late, thanks to the Therapie Himalayan Bath Salts. The smell of these are incredible and instantly relaxing. I keep sniffing them whenever I walk past the pot, weird huh? I am intending to check out my local health shop ones though, in case they are a more affordable dupe!


My skin has been breaking out and being a bit temperamental, so I've been using lots of skincare products. I've really been enjoying the Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic Spritzer after I have cleansed. It leaves you skin feeling fresh and revitalised and I think it's helped to calm my skin down and get it looking a bit less stressed out.

Link me your favs below, I'm always on the look out! 

Sunday, 2 February 2014

Get ready with Revlon



When I think of Revlon, I don’t really picture my age group. I remember one of my friends recently saying she might have a look at the Revlon counter because she needed a gift for her 80+ year old nan (sorry, Revlon). However, on the hunt for a new high street foundation, I found myself checking out their array of products and feeling pleasantly surprised. Here’s what I picked up…

Revlon Photoready Foundation in Shell
This foundation has some shimmer to it, but in a illuminating way rather than a glitter. It’s oil free and gives a really lovely build-able coverage. I really like the finish of this foundation and rate it much higher (it’s much less glittery) than the Rimmel Wake Me Up. They also have a pretty extensive colour range, which can be a problem on the high street sometimes. Highly recommend!

Revlon Photoready BB Cream in Light Medium
Not a fan of this at all. I’ve used quite a few BB creams now, with my favorites being Dior’s NudeSkin and 17’s BB Cream. First up, the colour of light medium is quite orange which doesn’t look good on me at all. Considering there are only 3 colour options, it limited my choice and I knew the light was far too fair. Also, the finish of this product was really disappointing. It doesn’t blend well and the shimmer is almost pearlescent on top of the skin, so not on the re-purchase list for me. 

Revlon ColorStay Concealer in Light Pale 
In the past months I have used Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer and Collection 2000 Concealer, which are good, but I find that Rimmel’s isn’t that high coverage and Collection’s is a little drying. I am so pleased I picked up this Revlon ColorStay Concealer, as it seems to be a bit of an in-between of the two! It works well under the eyes and also on blemishes, lasts for ages and blends well. 



I will definitely be checking out their range the next time I am in Boots. I already have my eyes on the Colorstay Foundation, which I have heard is very good. Will you be reaching for Revlon this month?

Monday, 30 December 2013

Beauty Sale Favorites


There are lots of places to splash your Christmas cash at the moment, so I thought I would do a little post on my favorite finds. All of which are still currently available!

Feel Unique always have good sales and I was surprised to find the Real Techniques Core Collection in the sale. I love these brushes and would be more than happy to add more to my stash.

I'm a big fan of the Topshop make up, especially their nail varnishes and lipsticks. If you haven't tried any of their make up or like me, are a fan, Cult Beauty have this editors pick collection reduced from £50.00 to £25.00!

Loads of the Boots gift sets are marked down by 50% after Christmas. The three Soap & Glory body butters are just £4.00 in total, which is a great saving on such a useful and popular set of products.

ASOS is probably my first stop when looking in the sales. They have some great beauty bits reduced including lots of OPI nail polishes, gift sets and more. I was drawn to this Tender Love make up bag, the OPI Couture De Minnie nail varnish and this beautiful Paul & Joe exclusive lipstick.

Space NK also have a decent sale, but you have to be quick to grab all the best bits. I love thisworks and have a few of their products. If you have trouble sleeping or just want something to help you relax of an evening, check out the I Have a Dream gift set. Another luxurious product to help you wind down is this Laura Mercier Body and Bath set, which is such a treat and 50% off at the moment. 

Have you guys had an epic finds in the sale this year?


Monday, 23 December 2013

Winter lips.

I love how festive everyone looks during the winter months and a sweep of colour across your lips is a great way to spice up your everyday makeup ready for the Christmas party season. These are my favorite lip products right now...


Maybelline Color Sensational Shine Gloss in Stellar Berry. I literally wear this so much! I am one of those avid lip gloss haters as well, so this is quite surprising. I cant stand them if they are too shiny or sticky in anyway possible. This gloss is just perfect. I don't notice it on my lips and when it starts to fade after a cocktail or two (ok, maybe more...), there's still a nice stain on your lips. Love, love, LOVE. You can actually see the colour better in this fotd post, it's raining so hard here my room is like a cave!


Rimmel Kate Moss 01. Everyone needs a classic red lip, it's like the law. The Rimmel lipsticks from Kate Moss have a great formula and are really true to their colour. 01 is a classic red Hollywood shade, which makes you look super glamorous.


17 Lasting Fix Lipstick in Pink Power. Personally, I think bright and bold just works during the holiday season. Some people aren't a fan of a red lip and feel more comfortable in a pink shade. This lipstick from 17 is a great bright pink, that isn't too Barbie-esque. It also lasts forever and is less than a fiver!


Estee Lauder Pure Color in Fig. I'm not sure if they still do this particular shade, but it's basically a less in your face red. I like to wear these sorts of shades in the daytime as they give your makeup a little somethin-somethin, but you don't have to keep re-applying or worry that you look to done-up.


Miners Lip Colour in Mulled Wine. Such a Christmas appropriate name! This lipstick is a metallic-brown-bronze-kinda shade that I got in a Glossybox a while ago. I probably wouldn't pick it myself, but I really like the colour once applied. It's almost the best option if you don't want a nude lip or something too loud and bright either. I don't think this is easy to get hold of to be honest, but No7 have some great brown-nude shades too.

What are your go-to colours this season? Also, how hard is it to take this many photos of your own face?! The more I took the more psychotic or dead behind the eyes (sometimes a combo) I looked ha.

Thursday, 21 November 2013

Enchanted Smoke.


Oh the weather outside is frightful...too early? I am feeling very christmassy already (I know I am one of those people) and this makeup look is quite festive and lovely for Christmas day or any festive gatherings! Here is what is on my face...(some of its repetitive, if you saw my last fotd here but there are some new things)


Base
17 Blemish BB Balm - I've recently repurchased this and think it's fab! 
Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer - I used this under my eyes and around my nose. I think it's a great concealer and more moisturising than the Collection Lasting Perfection one. However, I think I need something a little thicker, I've heard good things about Mac and Bobby Brown.
Maybelline Cover Stick in Medium Beige - I need to get another concealer as this has been discontinued I think. As mentioned, I think my Christmas money will be going to Mac or Bobby Brown.
Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Powder - Full review here. I bloody love this powder! 


Eyes
Soap & Glory It's About Prime eye shadow primer - Full review here. Why wasn't I using eye primer before?! That is all. 
17 Trio Eyeshadow in Enchanted Smoke - I used the shimmery purple all over the lid and then the dark purple in the crease. You can read a better review in my October favourites  but for the short version, this is brilliant and it's been my most used eyeshadow options (there's a gorgeous green too) all month. 
Rimmel White Eyeliner - Using a hint of white eyeliner really brightens your eyes and hides any redness you may suffer from, especially in the cold winter months! I think the Rimmel eyeliners are both long lasting and affordable.
17 Eye Kohl Eyeliner in Purple - I am so obsessed with coloured eyeliner of late. Black is so last season to me right now! This is beautiful and looks great with purple or green eyeshadows. The perfect combo for the eyeshadow trio. 
Dior Powder Eyebrow Pencil - My go-to eyebrow pencil, highly recommend. 
Dior Iconic Overcurl Mascara - Small stuff is cute. I got this free when I got my eyebrow pencil and a BB cream a while back and have just starting using it. It's a fab mascara, but it's £23 which is annoying for a mascara...


Everythang else
Mac Plum Foolery Blush - Talked about this way too much. Buy it, buy it now. Full review here
Soap & Glory Solar Powder - Full review here. It's a multi-shade bronzer that gives a very natural colour. Not sure it's my favourite bronzer ever, but it's worth having in the collection. 
Estee Lauder Pure Colour Lipstick in Fig (123) - Love this colour! It's not too bright or dark, just that perfect in between. Perfect for Christmas and it makes your teeth look nice and white too, bonus!

Phew! That's it. These posts take longer than you expect to write up, don't they? Also, I hope I'm not the only one that has to take 50+ photos to get one or two decent ones where I don't look asleep, weird or creepy...


Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Recently Bought #2


I've been buying a few things over the last few weeks (naughty) and thought I would give a run down on the beauty buys I have picked up. Yep, I have bought some clothes too. I will feature those in a separate post, coming soon! So, let's get to it...


I picked up some more Real Techniques brushes because I think they are amazing and not too expensive. It was 3for2 (again), so that also saved me some money. Unfortunately, they didn't have all the ones I wanted, so I decided to pick up this set of Models Own brushes. I needed a few more eyeshadow brushes and this set has quite a few in there, which appear to be very soft. 


Next up, I got this Kalme Cream Cleanser* which I have been enjoying as an addition to my usual skincare routine. I don't use it to take off all my makeup because I'm not a fan of cream cleanser, as you need quite a lot - well, I do! I've been using it after my L'Oreal Micellar Water and before my toner to calm my skin and reduce redness and it feels lovely.

I also picked up Natural Collection's Peach Melba blush, which is one of my favorite blushers. It's a gorgeous colour, especially for the winter and it's only £1.99. The eyeliner is Rimmel Scandal Eyes in Nude  which I got as an alternative to white. I have quite big eyes and they get a little red, but I find white eyeliner in the daytime can be a bit over the top. This is a great alternative!


I was also given this Lipsy London Glam Fragrance* which I have really been enjoying. The 50ml is perfect for your handbag and only £18, a great stocking filler. I can't describe fragrances well, so follow the link and have a read or even better, have a sniff next time you are in the beauty halls. 

  
Finally, I picked up an essie duo and apricot cuticle oil which I did I full post on here.

What have you all been buying lately?


*I get a few things free here and there because I write for the beauty website London Beauty Hub

Friday, 8 November 2013

October Favorites


It's the beginning of November, which of course means a bunch of new favorites! I've actually been loving quite a few new things of late, which is bad because I'm always suppose to be on a spending ban. 

17 BB Blemish Balm 
I've been using this practically all month and I really like it. It has a thicker coverage than other bb creams I have used in the past, so more like a lightweight foundation. It is quite a sticky formula, which doesn't sound like a good thing but because I have oily skin I kinda think this makes it stick a bit longer than thinner more liquidy formulas. It's also really affordable, so when your having a skint month it's a great in between before you splurge on a higher end foundation. 

Bumble & Bumble Dry Spun Thickening Spray 
I know you're all probably sick of seeing this on everyone's blogs, but hear me out because I actually thought it was a bit shit when I first got it. First off, its quite expensive for what is essentially a posh hair spray/dry shampoo and when I sprayed it in my hair it just looked a bit messy and not as big as I was expecting. However, being the trooper that I am I persevered and have now realized that if I spray it at the roots and then get a bit of a back comb on it does make my hair look a lot fuller. You have to spend a bit of time working on your hair to get it looking good and that's something I'm bad at! It's me, not you bumble and bumble. 


Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot Powder
I did a post about the new Soap & Glory purchases I made here. I decided to get a new powder because my usual Rimmel stay matte was going a little cakey. I absolutely love this powder. It's so finely milled and goes on the face like a light silky layer making it perfect for anyone who needs a little powder or a lot without it sitting on the top of your make up. Seriously impressed! 

Soap & Glory About Prime Eye Primer
Another Soap & Glory product that has really impressed me! I've been using this all month and then the other day I skipped it in my makeup routine and not joking my eyeshadow was creased and barely there. This is particularly great for cream eye shadows like my favorite Maybelline colour tattoos and the illuminating colour (shade, Bright Light) really brightens the eye area too. 

Nivea Powerfruit Refresh Shower Gel
This smells so good. So, so good! I don't get excited about too many shower gels to be fair, but this seriously smells amazing. When I'm sleepy and considering running away to another country so I don't have to go to work, this really wakes me up and makes me feel ready to go. It's a great smell for the autumn, especially if you have been using lots of summery scents up until now and you want something invigorating but in a comforting winter way. I don't actually know what any of that waffle means, but it smells good so buy it. 


17 Trio Eyeshadow in Enchanted Smoke
3 for 2 in Boots got me again. I was instantly drawn to this eyeshadow trio because its so unusual. It has metallic shades that remind me of those metallic pearlescent nail varnishes, but its for your eyes! (obviously) It's perfect if you want to look like you've spent a bit of time creating an eyeshadow look, but you only have 10mins to wrestle your cats and get out of the house. There's a lot of depth to the colors, I love using the pearly purple colour and then popping the dark purple in the crease for some added definition.

Spotify premium
Random fav! I signed up to this about two months ago and I think it's great. I've always had spotify, but only the free version on my laptop. I got this after my boyfriend recommend that I did when he realized my iPod was not only rocking 90s tunes, but was probably last updated when the spice girls were on tour (the first time round). I'm a busy person and it sounds silly but I don't have the time to find and download music, so this is perfect for me. You can discover new music, create playlists and download full albums all for just £10 a month. If you're a busy bee I would recommend getting spotify on your phone. 

Woah, long post! Sorry guys, hopefully it was worth a read...





Saturday, 26 October 2013

Review: Soap & Glory Cosmetics

 

I mentioned in my recent #TreatTuesday that I'd picked up some Soap & Glory cosmetics to test out, so I thought I'd give you the lowdown on what I picked up.

Previously to these products I had only ever used their Sexy Mother Pucker lip gloss, which was a bit sticky and the tingling sensation was odd. I do however, already have a love for their bath and body products, with their Flake Away body scrub having a permanent spot in my collection. With all that in mind I plumped for the One Heck of a Blot Powder, the Solar Powder and the About Prime eye primer...

One Heck of a Blot. Usually I'm a Rimmel Stay Matte fan, but it's been leaving my make up a little cakey of late. This powder is much more finely milled and once applied looks like you just have the best skin ever. This is a must for anyone with oily skin, but even if you aren't a powder fan and want your makeup to last all day, this is for you. Seriously, impressed.

Solar Powder. You just can't beat a good bit of bronzer can you? This has a lighter powder on one side and a darker on the other. I've been mixing them together with a large brush and applying where the sun would naturally tan my face and it gives a subtle and natural glow. If you're into a barely there makeup look, but need a bit of warmth, this is a great product.


About Prime. I'll be honest, I kinda shoved this in my online basket at Boots cause it was 3for2, but I'm really pleased I did! I got the colour Bright Light (there's a dark one too) and it really brightens your eye lids and makes them more neutral, so whatever colour eyeshadow you apply stays true to its colour. My eyeshadow has lasted a lot longer using this and doesn't crease at all. I'm now officially converted to using eye primer.

Have you used any of the Soap & Glory cosmetics? Any recommendations?

Wednesday, 23 October 2013

#TreatTuesday No.7


Just a quick post today! I thought I would share some purchases I made yesterday and let you all know that #TreatTuesday is back in full force. If you're unsure what I'm talking about, I went through a pretty long period where I kept treating myself on a Tuesday after work (evidence here) and then decided it was worth making a series of it and encouraging you all to join. Then I got poor. Now, i'm back to my spending ways!

So, here's what I have bought this week and why...

Bumble & Bumble Thickening Dry Spun Finish. Blogger-hype made me do this. To be honest it upsets me to spend £20+ on a product like this, but after all the good reviews and my flat hair starring back at me, I felt like I had no choice.

Soap & Glory 'One Heck Of A Blot' Powder. I mentioned in my last FOTD post that my trusty Rimmel Stay Matte Powder was letting me down and making my makeup look a little cakey. I've seen some good reviews of the Soap and Glory powder, so i thought it was worth a shot. 

Soap & Glory Solar Powder Bronzer. Fell for the 3 for 2 deal didn't i? Oops. I decided to to grab a bronzer because my DiorSkin Nude bronzer (in action here) is going to be the next big thing that runs out. So far i'm pretty impressed with my bronzed look.

Soap & Glory 'It's About Prime' Eyeshadow Underbase. Love the names of the products! I picked this up because my skin is oily, but I've never actually bothered with eye primer. I noticed my shadow wasn't lasting as well on a more 'oily day' so thought this was worth checking out.

L'Oreal Skin Perfection Micellar Solution (x2).  If you read my September Favorites then you will know that I really liked this Micellar Solution, hence the two new bottles of it! I would recommend getting a bottle of this, especially when its only £3.99!

L'Oreal Skin Perfection Velvety-soft Toner. I really wanted to get another bottle of the La Roche Posay Toner, but after spending twenty-something quid on a posh hairspray (thanks Bumble & Bumble!) I decided to opt for this after I loved the Micllar solution so much. At a more purse pleasing £3.99, I'm excited to see how well it works.

All of these products will feature in reviews and various other posts over the next few weeks, so stay tuned for those. In the meantime, if anyone wants to join in on #TreatTuesday send me links to your post or tag me on instagram (@Emmylouisejane) with the hashtag and a picture of your treats!



Saturday, 19 October 2013

Stellar Berry.




Here is a run through what I am wearing on my face at the moment. This is a real go to look for me since we've hit the autumn months and there's some new products that I mentioned in my Maybelline Must-haves post, that I'm absolutely loving. 

Base
17 Blemish BB Balm - I got this in medium and I really like it. It's thicker than many other BB creams I have used, more of a light foundation. 
Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer - I used this under my eyes and around my nose. I think it's a great concealer and more moisturizing than the Collection Lasting Perfection one. 
Maybelline Cover Stick in Medium Beige - Ok, shut the front door they seem to have changed this to something else (here). Looks like I will have to find another concealer for spots now, but this is what I use this for. I don't like using the Wake Me Up Concealer as it's not thick enough and as a highlighting one I don't really want to highlight whatever is living on my chin!
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder - Right, I do love this. However, a few times recently it has looked a little cakey, which I think is when my skin is a little too oily. I've added the Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot powder to my Boots order to see how that is. Sorry, Rimmel. 



Eyes
Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo in Pomegranate - I love this so much. The color tattoo's are amazing and this is just so pretty for A/W. I applied it all over the lid (you can see it on the lid more here, I wasn't having a photogenic day at all today ha) and then used an angled brush to pop some on my lower lash line. 
2True Effortless Eye Liner - I use this all the time and it's only £1.99 people! £1.99! 
Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Retro Glam Mascara - I've mentioned this before, most mascaras are alright to me and this is much the same. I like the big brush on it, if that helps! 
Dior Powder Eyebrow Pencil - Not technically my eyes, but near to them I use this eyebrow pencil which is really good. I massively recommend getting a pencil matched because I did have my brows too dark before.

Everythang else
Diorskin Nude Tan Bronzer in Honey 001 - This is a great bronzer and I've had it for ages, despite using it every day. If you want to invest in some higher end makeup, but the price tag upsets you, I would suggest getting a powder based product as they last so long.
Mac Plum Foolery Blush - Talked about this way too much. Buy it, buy it now. Full review here
Mac Cream Color Base in Shell - This is a great highlight for under the brow and above the cheekbones and it stays there all day. 
Maybelline Colorsensational Shine Gloss in Stellar Berry - This is so pretty. It literally lasts so well too and isn't sticky, which is my pet hate with lip gloss. 


Sunday, 13 October 2013

Maybelline Must-haves


It's so gloomy today, so apologies but my photos are dark and rubbish! #bloggerproblems As you have probably figured from the title of this post, this is all about Maybelline. I've purchased a few things lately and I'm so impressed with them that they deserve a post all to their darn selves.

Maybelline 24hr Color Tattoo. I love these so much. I have the colours Pink Gold, On and On Bronze and Metallic Pomegranate and I use them all the time. Metallic Pomegranate is the newest addition to my collection and it is like Autumn/Fall in a little pot. They last for ages and are so easy to apply, you can just use your fingers to blend. If you are always in a bit of a morning rush/love your bed too much, these are perfect for you cause you look like you've done your makeup properly with one sweep.

Maybelline Color Show Nail Varnish. I have the colour Coral Craze, which was utilised a fair amount during the summer months this year. It's a great nail varnish, the formula goes on really well, it dries quickly and they have loads of amazing colours that I desperately want.

Maybelline Colorsensational Lipstick. These lipsticks are like a cross between a lipstick and a balm, so super moisturising and smooth. I really like the packaging for these lipsticks, they look a lot more expensive than they are. I have the colour Electric Orange, which is a bright orange/coral, which was another staple lipstick during the summer months for me.


Clockwise: Metallic Pomegranate, Pink Gold, Pink Punch, Electric Orange, Stellar Berry, On and On Bronze 

Maybelline Baby Lips. Quite a hyped product in the blogger world, so I had to grab myself one! I picked up Pink Punch, which is a baby pink balm. I've had loads of compliments when I've been wearing it, which considering it's just a tinted lip balm is great. It does all of the obvious things a lip balm does, but with a super pigmented colour, so you look more made up. The best bit though? The smell! ohmagahd it smells good my friends! 

Maybelline Colorsensational Shine Gloss. I got this the other week on a whim, because it was 3 for 2 in Boots and I was going to get another of the colorsensational lipsticks. However, the colour of the gloss really caught my eye and when I swatched it, it didn't feel sticky or look to glittery so in the basket it went! I am so in love with this gloss right now I can't tell you. It feels really moisturising like the lipsticks, its not sticky at all and the lasting power is pretty amazing. I can see my collection getting a little bigger already...

What do you guys think of the Maybelline range? Do you have any favourites? I'm going to post a makeup look using the pomegranate colour tattoo and the Stellar Berry gloss this week, so stay tuned for that Autumn/Fall inspired look! 



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