Superdrug Haul | Make Up

I made a purchase online with Superdrug, mainly because in my local Superdrug, they don't stock the Make-Up Revolution range. I originally went on the site to pick up their lipsticks, but knowing me, I picked up way more than I needed to.

I don't own any crazy lipsticks, so I thought it was about time I got some. Some of these could be quite wearable, but others, not so much!! Also, I originally thought that the '100% Vamp' shade was grey, but it turned out to be a deep purple... These lipsticks are only £1, so I will definitely be picking up more of them when they come back in stock.

From Left to Right: 100% Vamp, Atomic Serpent, Depraved, Enchant, Immoral, Felony

From the Make Up revolution range I also picked up one of their eyeshadow palettes and one of their blush palettes...I have had my eye on these for ages, but they have never been in stock! The eyeshadow palette I got was the ' Ultra Professional Eyeshadow Flawless Palette', which contains 32 eyeshadows. It is a mostly neutral palette with some blues, greens and purple shades and for £8, it was worth picking up. These shadows are super pigmented as well. The blush palette I got was in 'Hot Spice', and it has 8 shades, one of which is a highlight. 4 of the shades are matte, 2 are shimmery and 2 are marble. They are all quite neutral pinks and peaches and will be great for the Spring and Summer seasons. Plus they are really pigmented and for only £6, it's a bargain.
Sleek is one of my favourite brands for eyeshadows as they blend super easily, they are really pigmented and they are affordable. The one I originally wanted wasn't in stock and it was a really bright palette, so instead I picked up the limited edition palette in 'Rio Rio' and it is so pretty. I just screams summer. There is a shade in their called 'Copacabana' which looks a little bit like 'Peach Smoothie' from Makeup Geek. I am really glad I got this palette and I would definitely recommend it if you can still get hold of it.
Maybelline had an offer of buy one get 2nd half price, so I picked up their gel eyeliner which I have wanted for ageeeesss and I am so excited to try it. I didn't really need anything else, so I picked up my favourite drugstore mascara, 'The Falsies' in 'Black Drama'.
Finally I picked up an eye brush from the new range, exclusive to Superdrug, 'Lottie London'. It has brushes which are all coloured in pastel shades and they look really cute and they are really affordable. I got the blending brush, which I believe was only £4.99 and it is the perfect brush for applying shadow to the crease.
I am so excited to try out these products and I may do a tutorial using all these fun colours later on!!

What has been your most recent purchase at the drugstore?!

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Haul | The Body Shop

So there was a sale on at 'The Body Shop'...How could I resist?! I actually made 2 purchases online. The first one, there was a 30% off sale and then the next day it upped to 40% off, so I thought why not and it didn't cost me a fortune either.

The Pink Grapefruit collection is one of my absolute favourites so I picked up another one of the body butters as I have pretty much used mine all up? I then saw that they did a hand cream in the same scent, so I bought that as well.
I then picked up another Tea Tree face wash as I haven't had one In ages and I missed it. This is my favourite face wash off all time as it makes my face feel clean and I cannot recommend it enough.
From the Vitamin E range I bought the face mist, which I have heard is great for setting your make up or just to refresh your face in the summer or on  no make up days. It is great for all skin types. Also, I bought the eye cream, which is supposed to help reduce fine lines, puffiness and dark circles. I am hopeful that this will actually make a difference.
I didn't realise they had an Aloe range, so I picked up the soothing gel, which will be great for when I get allergic reactions. It is a great range for sensitive skin as it really is a calming and soothing range.
I have always wanted to pick up something from the Seaweed range, so I did a questionnaire to find out which products would be best suited to my skin and it recommended the seaweed clarifying toner. I have combination skin and this range is targeted towards combination/oily skin types. It is supposed to remove impurities and the one I use from Lush now is doing a great job, so hopefully this one will do the same.
I have always been intrigued by the Camomile cleansing butter, so I bought it. I love that it is in a tin, but I haven't opened it yet because I am still trying to get through my current cleanser. But I am looking forward to using this.
I finally bought the famous Honey Bronzer in the shade '2 Fair Matte'. I don't know why I never picked this up sooner as it looks like the perfect bronzer for a light bronzing on the skin. It will also be great for the summer. It is a matte formula, so there is no shine or sparkle in it, which is better for me. It also comes with a suitable sized mirror, so you can bronze on-the-go.
I also bought 2 muslin cloths and a facial brush. This brush isn't too harsh and is actually quite soft. Hopefully it doesn't hurt my face.
I never normally buy this much from The Body Shop, but like I said, it was really inexpensive and I would probably never buy anything full price, unless I really liked the product.

What is your favourite product from The Body Shop and what are you really intrigued to try out?!

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Review | Lush Catastrophe Cosmetic Face Mask

This face mask is incredible. It is super calming and refreshing and all types of wonderful. I originally got this as a birthday present from my sister Zoe. I have repurchased it myself as I loved it so much.

Inside this magical pot there is a mixture of:

• Blueberries
• Calamine powder
• Almond oil
• Irish moss gel
• Chamomile blue oil

Full list of ingredients can be found here.

This mask needs to be kept in the fridge and when you come to put it on your face it will feel sooo refreshing. I believe that this type of mask last for about 2-3 weeks before it's unusable, so don't be scared to apply a generous amount.

It smells incredible, like I wish they invented smellivision already, because everyone needs to appreciate this mask. I think it's the blue chamomile that makes it smell amazing. To get the best result from this mask, leave it in the fridge and then leave it on your face for 10-15 minutes whilst you relax.
Catastrophe Cosmetic retails for £6.50, which isn't bad, considering it is made with all natural ingredients. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is new to Lush or just wants a fab face mask... Basically to everyone!!

Have you tried Catastrophe Cosmetic? What do you think?

Review | Barry M 'Chisel Cheeks Contour Kit'

 

I have seen so many people rave about the Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit, but at the moment I can't find a reason to spend £39 on it. Which is when Barry M saved the beauty world and came up with a dupe and instead of 6 colours, it has the 3 best shades for everyday use.
At just £6.49 the Barry M Contour Kit was a must buy, so how could I resist?!

It comes in a cardboard case with a magnetic shutter. On the inside lid it has instructions on where to put each colour. This is great for anyone who is new to contouring.
The first shade is a yellow colour and it is meant for highlighting. I use it to set my concealer to brighten up my under-eye area.
The second shade is a warm toned brown, which is great for bronzing up the face. I haven't used this shade yet, but from the swatches I can tell that it is something I am going to love.
The third and final shade is a cool toned brown, which is great for contouring and creating a shadow for your cheekbones. I use this to contour my nose as well, as I have found that warm toned bronzers just make my nose look orange and bigger and it's not very flattering.
All of the shades have a buttery texture and leave a flawless finish. They don't look chalky or cakey at all.
I adore this contour kit and it is definitely something I would recommend to everyone.

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MAC Viva Glam | Miley Cyrus

 

I recently bought the MAC Viva Glam, Miley Cyrus lipstick. I loved it since I saw it advertised, so I knew I had to buy it. When it arrived, the colour did not disappoint. It is such a vibrant pink, but is sheer enough to make it not so 'in your face'. It is an amplified finish, which does mean that it is going to be brighter than your normal day-to-day colour. I personally love it, as it feels quite moisturising. It will be perfect for the summer, especially with a neutral eye.
It is not a matte shade, which is another reason I love it. I think that it needs that glossiness to it, to make it stand out.
I love that packaging as the pink metal ties in with the lipstick and I can easily tell what shade it is by looking at it amongst my other MAC lipsticks. It also has her signature on it, which I think is cute, but I know that all the Viva Glams have a signature on them.
There is a gloss in this collection, but I did not purchase that.
Part of the money from purchasing this lipstick goes towards helping men, women and children everywhere suffering with HIV/AIDS, which I think is a great idea and it raises awareness for this disease.
I would definitely check out the Viva Glam lipsticks as I think they are fab!
Viva Glam - Collection
Viva Glam - Miley Cyrus
Viva Glam - Rihanna

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Make-Up Books

I have recently been looking at colleges for make-up and I wanted to feel inspired. I browsed the internet and YouTube to try and find the best make-up books out there. I found three that really stood out to me and would be the most use to me. They are all very different and I love them. They did take over a week to get to me, but they finally arrived and they were worth the wait.

'Make-Up, The Ultimate Guide', Rae Morris

This book is great for learning how to experiment with looks. There are step-by-step tutorials on how to achieve a certain make up look, which I think is pretty awesome. It is definitely something I would recommend to anyone who is beginning with make-up or for anyone who wants extra tips with techniques, like me. There is even a guide on which eyeshadow colours to use for which eye colour, which is great, especially if you want to make the eyes the main feature.
It covers skin preparation, eye shape, make-up looks for over 40's, tools you will need ...it literally has everything and you can view it on amazon.
I think this is an awesome book.

'Making Faces', Kevyn Aucoin

This was the only book that I couldn't find on amazon, but it is on The Book Depository.  Again, there are step-by-step tutorials on how to achieve certain looks. It covers all sorts of make-up looks from the iconic Marilyn Monroe look, to a model look and it is very diverse. I think that this is definitely a book for beginners or for anyone who wants extra tips. I cannot wait to recreate some of these looks as they are really inspiring.

'Make-Up Is Art', The Academy of Freelance Make-Up

This is the only hardback book out of the three and it is definitely a more extravagant book. It has incredible, modern photography and so many exciting make-up looks. I definitely think this is a book for a more advanced make-up artist, however just really wanted it, to inspire me. There is a mixture of wearable looks and more editorial looks in this book, which is great, especially if you're like me and want to get started with something simple. This book is on amazon so you can check it out if you wanted to.

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MAC Cinderella

I first saw the MAC Cinderella collection in the middle of February and I knew I wanted to get my hands on it. It is a limited edition collection and it launched Friday 6th March in the UK. I believe it sold out online in the first half hour of it's release, which was insane. I was on my way home from taking my sister to school, when I got stuck in traffic and BOOM! It launched...I was super fortunate to purchase these items and they were the three that I knew I wanted and I wasn't really bothered about the other items.
The packaging is super adorable and it just looks like a makeup collection that Cinderella, herself, would own. I love anything Disney, so I was bound to love this collection. I don't think that you would need to own every single item in this collection, unless you really wanted to.



















From left to right, we have: 'Royal Ball' Lipstick, 'Glass Slipper' Lip glass, 'Mystery Princess' Beauty Powder...

The first item I bought was the lipstick in 'Royal Ball', which was the pink toned lipstick out of the two. It is  Lustre finish and it is actually gorgeous. It is a prefect colour for Spring and it has a touch of glitteryness (that's not even a word, but I'm going to make it a word) to it. There is not much more to say, than it is a beautiful shade.
Next up we have the lip glass in 'Glass Slipper'. I think that this was the more pink tone lip glass and the other one was a much cooler tone. This again is a stunning shade. It doesn't show up too well on camera, but it has small pink sparkle in it and it goes well with the lipstick.
Finally, we have the beauty powder in 'Mystery Princess'. Again, it doesn't really show up on camera, but it is a very subtle highlighter, with a touch of pink shimmer and is perfect for the Spring and Summer.
The MAC Cinderella collection has truly lived up to my expectations and I couldn't be happier with what I purchased. I think that the shades and the packaging and the textures of it all is perfect and if you can get your hands on any of it this Friday, then I would try. It truly is make up fit for a Princess and now we can all feel like one with this collection.

I believe that it launches in stores this Friday, 13th March and if you haven't seen the collection yet, then you can view it on the MAC Website.

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Colour of Spring | Orange Lips

 

I love all the seasons, but there is something about Spring that seems innocent and cute and the time to experiment with colourful lips. I don't actually know when it is officially Spring, but the sun has been shining, it's getting warmer and flowers are blooming and it's nearly Easter!!!

Orange has to be my favourite colour for the lips around this time of year. It's fresh and pretty and it comes in so many different shades. I have a wide variety of shade and texture and finish of orange. 6 of these shades can be found at Boots or Superdrug and one of them is a higher end lipstick!

From left to right, we have:

Maybelline Colour Sensational Vivids: 'Shocking Coral', £6.99
Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick: 'In Love with Ginger', £6.49
Revlon Colourburst Lip Butter: 'Juicy Papaya', £7.99
MAC Lipstick: 'Sweet and Sour', £15.50
Tanya Burr: 'I Found Nemo' Lip Gloss, £6.99
Revlon ColourBurst Matte Balm: 'Audacious', £7.99
Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayon: 'Orange Punch', £7.99

I adore all of these shades and they are really getting me in the mood for Spring. What is your favourite shade of lipstick for Spring?

xx

Foundation Review | Rimmel Match Perfection

I picked this foundation up for the colder seasons and have been using it every day for maybe 4 months or more?! I wanted a foundation that wasn't as glowy as the Rimmel 'Wake Me Up' foundation, so I chose 'Rimmel Match Perfection'.
It is a 'light perfecting radiance foundation' so it's still going to make you radiant, without an overly sparkly effect.  Now, my skin is actually really dull and I didn't really notice until recently, but this foundation actually makes my skin look proper smooth and it covers my dullness and redness extremely well.
I would say that this foundation was a medium coverage, but it is buildable and it feels light on the skin. This is probably down to the runny consistency.
Again, the packaging is glass, which can sometimes be annoying as you can't get use of all the product. This foundation retails for £6.99, which is one of the cheaper foundations at the drugstore, but it is pretty good for the money.
My foundation lasts all day and never looks patchy. I set it with the Rimmel 'Stay Matte Powder' in 001 Transparent. I use the shade 100 Ivory and it seems to suit my skin rather well. To apply this foundation, I use the 'Expert Face Brush' by Real Techniques, but any brush that suits you will do the job.
I would definitely recommend this foundation to someone who prefers a less dewy effect, but still wants to look radiant without looking matte.

xx