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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