MAC Haul

Hello lovelies!

For Christmas of my boyfriend I got a MAC voucher for £50, now with that comes a makeup lesson with a mua which I redeemed yesterday! With the voucher I bought a few things, but I also bought a few items myself.

Mineralize Skinfinish Natural - Light

Eye Kohl - Smolder

Studio Sculpt Concealer - NC15

Eye Brows - Stud

Pro Palette Eye Shadow x 4

Eyeshadow - Sumptuous Olive

Eyeshadow -Humid

Sumptuous Olive on the left, Humid on the right.

Both of these shadows were used in my make up lesson and I loved the colours ! I've included a photo below of the makeup on, which really brought out my eyes.

What do you think of my choices?

Do you have a favourite MAC eye-shadow?

 

Leave me a comment,

Emily x

 

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Christmas Haul

Hey guys,

I know I haven't posted in so long but today I'm back! And to start the proceedings I want to share with you what I got for Christmas, not because I'm trying to show off, but because I'm really nebby and love to see what you lovely people got!

I got some really lovely and personal things for Christmas, from my friends, family and boyfriend but I only wanted to show you cool things and the things relating to my blog, like makeup!

So here we go;

MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation in NC15

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NW15

MAC Pressed Blotting Powder in light

MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC15

MAC Lipsticks in Russian Red, MAC Red and Girl About Town

Urban Decay Naked Basics pallet (I love you <3)

The Hobbit 

Beauty Bible - Beauty Steal

Hello Kitty mug 

Gorjuss calendar 

Gorjuss ID and card holder 

Love heart tea light holder 

Lush's The Comforter perfume

Lush's Creamy Candy perfume

Lush's Snowcake perfume 

Katy Perrys Meow perfume 

And lastly my 3 main presents; iPad mini, Clarisonic Mia and £50 MAC voucher with a makeup lesson included!!! I'm so excited for that! 

I'm incredibly lucky for what I have and appreciate everything I got/get, so I just wanted to say one last big thank you to all my friends and family for getting me these lovely things. 

So yes, if you've done a "what I got for Christmas" post leave it below! I want to read it <3 

Leave me a comment, 

Emily x

Haul Time!

Hey guys,

Time for a collective haul! This is just some of the things I've bought over the past few weeks, including my cute bear hat :3

eBay eyelashes 60 pairs for £4.28 I got two sets and got them from here!

Rimmel Fix and Perfect primer 002 £4ish

Miss Sporty Studio Lash Mascara £2.99

MAC Pressed Blot Powder £20

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Va Va Violet £1.99 from eBay.

w7 Honolulu bronzer £1.99

w7 Africa bronzer £1.99

Lush Enzymion £13.75

Lush Mint Julips Lip Scrub £5.25

Cute rabbit mirror from eBay £2.99

L'oreal Colour Riche Smoky Pencil in Black £1.99 

MAC Factor Last Performance foundation 100 Ivory £6.99

Bear hat £4 from ASDA

Reviews will be coming shortly.

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Emily x

Lush Haul.

Hello my lovely readers,

If you read my last post about my surgery here, then you would know Im in need of a bit TLC ;)

My lovely boyfriend treated me to some Lush goodies so I thought I would share and do a haul, as I know we all love Lush!

The Comforter £4.25

Dragons Egg £3.20

Creamy Candy £2.50

Bubble Gum Lipscrub £5.25

I love all of these products and will probably end up doing reviews :)

What's your favourite Lush product?

Leave me a comment,

Emily x

NYX Round Lipstick in Power Review

Hey guys,

Today I will be doing a review on NYX Round Lipstick in Power. I have owned this lipstick for over a month now and have grew to love this shade.

What NYX says; "NYX Round Lipstick is our classic lipstick for all-year round. The mineral-based emollient formula offers a beautiful velvet texture, saturated colour and it resists wear and smudging. It?s your go-to lipstick. From Pure Nude to Pink Lyric to Chic Red, Round Lipstick is available in a jaw-dropping 144 shades."

The colour looks very pink here, but it isn't that colour at all :S

The colour of Power is really interesting as I don't think I've ever seen a colour like it before. Its a cross between a grey-lavender and a bubblegum pink, and on my lips looks a lavender nude. So this is a very different lipstick for me as I've said this before and I will say it again, I am not a nude lipstick fan, I love brights! I mean some people would never consider it a 'true nude' but for me I it is.


I think this lipstick would look best on a cool skin as I think it may make people with a warm skin tone look like a corpse or a victim of hypothermia, not a good look unless its for Halloween!

Now the formulation of these lipsticks is the thing I don't like. I know people rave at how creamy these lipsticks are, but for me they are too creamy. This makes them easily slip off your lips and makes the lasting time really poor. Power lasts about 1 hour before I have to reapply, and that's without eating or drinking. 

Have you ever  tried NYX Round Lipsticks? What is your favourite? 

Leave me a comment,

Emily x

Half Price Tesco Haul

Hey girls,

Today I wanted to show you some of the bargains I picked up in Tesco, all the items I picked up were half price.

Kleenex Facial Cleansing Wipes - Originally £2.99 now £1.49

Freederm Fast Track Spot Gel -  Originally £4.40 now £2.20

Herbal Essences Smooth & Soft Hair Mask - Originally £4.00 now £2 

These offers are on until the 28/8/2012 so you still have time to pick them up!

I will also be doing a review on these products to let you know how I got along with them, and if they worked.

Have you seen or picked up any good offers lately?

Leave me a comment,

Emily x

Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Lilac Pastelle Review!

Hey guys

Since getting into lipsticks I thought it would be time to expand my limited lip gloss collection! First, I have to mention that I'm not the biggest fan of lip glosses, they are just something I was not really interested in.

So I did a bit of research (consisting of me covering my hand in lip gloss swatches in Boots and reading reviews!) and decided to try the Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss since I loved their lipsticks so much. I've never tried any Revlon's lip gloss formulas, well maybe when I was really young, but I went in with an open mind since I've had my share of both pleasant and unpleasant experiences with lip gloss! I chose the colour Lilac Pastelle as I was looking for a gloss for MAC's Saint Germain and thought it would go nicely.

Lilac Pastelle is a pale, milky lilac colour which has a glossy cream finish and a teeny hint of shimmer. It goes on evenly and smoothly, plus for a purple it is extremely wearable as it is sheer, but buildable. The texture is nice and isn't very sticky, however this gloss' lasting power is excellent! It lasts a really long time by itself and over a lipstick, around 1 hour which I think is pretty good! The only downside of this gloss is that it settles into the fine lines in your lips and leaves what looks like purple vains on the skin of your lips, this is easily sorted however by rubbing your lips together.

The gloss has a normal doe foot applicator which doesn't bother me but I know some people prefer brushes. The applicator allows a smooth streak of colour all over the lips as well as dabbing it on too. The part of the packing where the lip gloss is held is very tight meaning no excess gloss is left on the applicator, also no lip gloss flows out of the top when the applicator is removed.

The top swatch is one swipe of colour,
 the bottom is two layers of the gloss dapped on.

The only negative aspect of this gloss is the smell, it smells like plastic or something on the lines of that, luckily this doesn't affect the taste at all. I wish these gloss' had a smell or taste, something fruity or vanilla-ish like MAC. 

The awkward lip swatches!

Sorry it's a bit blurry,
 I can't take pictures up close of my lips properly,
so I have to zoom in!

Overall, I really love this lipgloss and I think I might be checking some more out!

Have you tried this collection? Or have a lip gloss you think I should try?

Leave me a comment,

Emily x

NYX Round Lipstick Haul & Swatches

Hey girls :)

Since getting my other NYX Round Lipstick and really liking them I decided to buy some more! I ordered on eBay and got 3 plus the free one the Lady forgot to include in my other order.

The texture off all the lipsticks are smooth and glides on the lips very easily, the finish is between matte and glossy. It depends on the shade you get. I love the pigmentation of these because only one swipe can give the right colour, the lasting power however is somewhat poor, only lasting around 3 hours so a reapply is a must! 

(L-R) I got the shades; Spell Bound, Gardenia, Femme and Paris

Spell Bound is is a dark but bright pink colour, somewhat like a mauve strawberry. It is a creamy lipstick; not glossy nor matte. 

Gardenia is a darker hot pink that's shimmery, but looks browny on me. I'm not a fan of this colour at all, and I regret buying it. 

Femme on the other hand is a beautiful colour, its a bright orange-coral with a satin finish. Its a very opaque colour that for me is very wearable. If you are a shy person with lipstick colours stay well away from this.

Paris is a blue-toned and almost a purple-ish pink, compared to powder is it more pink and is a little darker. I would still say it is a lavender lipstick though. 

Spell Bound, Gardenia, Femme and Paris

Over all I really love the colours I got, except Gardenia. They did melt a little in the post, so when I twist the lipstick up a small piece catches on the tube. This doesn't really bother me buts its worth mentioning it, as if you decided to buy some online the chances are it might happen. 

The lady who I ordered off has removed her account, so I cant link you but lots of people sell NYX on eBay!

You can read my other NYX's lipstick post here!

Have you heard about nyx? 

Have you tried any of their products? 

Leave me a comment,

Emily x

Review; Fake MAC 182 Buffer Brush

Hey guys,

I have another FAKE MAC brush review for you today! I wanted to get the MAC 182 for a long time but it seemed soo expensive for a brush. So I hopped on eBay to find a cheaper alternative for it, I ended up buying a "MAC" 182 buffer brush from eBay a few weeks ago and it came on last Friday, and so far I'm really impressed!

The real MAC brush costs £32.50, but I paid £2.49 for my bush, which is actually less than the £2.50 change added onto the real MAC version!!

The brush is densely packed and feels luxuriously soft. For a fake brush, the softness is so impressive as I know from experience 'real' brushes can be super scratchy - I'm talking about you Bourjois Kabuki!

Although the bristles are dense, it's not too dense for applying setting powder. I still get a light coverage and it doesn't give me a cakey finish. I also use it to blend any harsh lines between my blush and bronzer to soften my look. 

The brush has "MAC 182" printed on it in silver.  

You also get a cute little case with the brush, which by itself I would pay more than £3 for! The case is soft and is made from high quality fake leather. It is embossed with "MAC" which I think is a nice little detail. The zip ad stitching are perfect and of a very high quality too. 

As you could probably tell already I don't regret buying it one bit, and have nothing but praise for the poor man's "MAC" brush! 

I got it from this seller, however they no longer have it listed so just search eBay if your interested!

You can read my fake MAC Hello Kitty brush review here and my fake MAC Hello Kitty kabuki brush here.

Do you own the real version? Or are you interested in the fake?

Leave me a comment,

Emily X

Review; EcoTools 5 Piece Brush Set from eBay

Morning everyone :D

If you read my wish list here, you know I wanted more EcoTools brushes, well I got them :) 

I did get them from one of my favourite places on the internet, eBay, so I'm not sure if they're authentic. You can never be too sure with eBay. They look and feel authentic, and when compared with my 100% real EcoTools brush, there is no difference, so I guess they are 'real' in my eyes. But who cares anyway?

I paid £3.49 for them, instead of £19.99 in Boots.

The 5 piece brush set contains - Mineral Powder Brush, Concealer Brush, Eye Shading Brush, Baby Kabuki, Cosmetic Bag. 

Individual review of each brush L-R;

Number 1

I have to say that this was easily my favourite brush of the collection. I found this to be so soft and apply powder flawlessly, picking up just the right amount of product.  I have been using this to apply my contour, as the brush is wide but flatter than most powder brushes.

Number 2

This brush is so cute and small! Its like a makeup brush for a doll or something :3 This is a really high quality brush which is perfect for applying oil controlling powder to my t-zone or blush to the apples of my cheeks. Its the perfect size for both. 

 Heres a picture to show you the size difference of the two powder brushes.

My little cosmetic bag is different from some photos I've seen, but some authentic sets also have the same bag, so the bag doesn't tell me if its fake or not.

Number 3

This was my least favourite brush in the set. There's nothing specifically wrong with it, I just have lot of this type of brush. I don't like using concealer with brushes, so I will probably use this to pack on eye shadow. The bristles are very packed in this brush making it less fluffy than the rest.

Number 4

I found this brush to be really good at blending eye shadow. It's not very good at picking up eye shadow, as it creates a lot of fall out as it is really dense. The bristles are again really soft and silky. I have been using this to apply cream eye shadow and its working really well!

I got mine off this eBay seller, here and the listing of the item is this one.

All in all I'm not sure if the brush set is fake as there isn't any tell tale signs and the quality of the brushes are amazing. But you can never be too sure. If you are looking to add a few more brushes to your collection or want some good travel brushes then this set is a must! 

Such a bargain!

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Emily X

Haul; Skincare and Lipcare

Hey guys,

Just a little haul to show you what I picked up in ASDA a few days ago :) 

Neutrogena Visibly Clear Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub - £2 on offer

Garnier Pure Anti Black Head Deep Pore Wash - £2 on offer

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Lip Balm - £1 on offer

VO5 Miracle Concentrate - £4.96

Carmex SPF15 Cherry Moisturising Lip Balm - £2

Leave me a comment,

Emily x

Storm & Haul; 17 and The Sims 3 Expansions

Hey guys,

This will just be a really small and quick post today! 

Ive been feeling under the weather the past few days! Plus as most of you know in England yesterday there was a massive storm,  in Newcastle it was really bad with flooding and lighting hitting the area. The ‘supercell’ thunderstorm was really interesting for me as I really love learning about weather *such a nerd* it made me feel smart knowing that I knew why it was happening and how :P The most famous video/photo of yesterday would be lighting hitting the Tyne Bridge, it was mental! It has been all over the news and has gotten so many view on YT. I have included the photo below so you can have a look! Also the Metro Center and parts of the city center flooded too, which caused evacuations in both places.

What makes it scary, is that those are cars on the bridge, and that the people inside could have easily been killed!

This is my garden too, it flooded but not as bad as some peoples! A few of my friends homes were  flooded :(

The water was pretty deep!

Anyway onto the haul;

First I picked up 17 Wild Metallic Eyes in the shade Wild Nude. I think it cost £3.50

The shade comes of a nice bronzey nude with slight shimmer.

Next I went to GAME to get Sims 3 Pets and Ambitions expansion packs. 

I love the Sims, and since Im going to be off the next few months looking for a job I thought these would ease my boredom :D

So thats it, like I said only small!

Have you been affected by yesterdays storm?

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Emily x

Haul/Review; MAC's Hey, Sailor! Crew Highlighting Powder

Hey everyone :D

I had a little impulse buy yesterday...when do I not? Haha! I ended up getting MAC's Crew highlighting powder. This product launched in MAC's Hey, Sailor! Collection and is only around for a limited time, so I thought why not, and bought it.

Crew is a multi-colored highlighting powder that has three shades: soft peach-orange, a cool pink and a cool-toned pink-lilac. There’s also creamy beige overlay, but since it is an overlay of color it does not go all the way through.

When the product is swirled together, the end result turns out as a cool tone barbie pink on my cheeks. There is a very faint sheen, but it’s incredibly subtle. The texture is soft, smooth, and finely-milled.  

 Personally I wont use this as a highlighter but as a blush, it works well on my pale skin but may be a little light and chalky  if you have a medium-dark complexion.  

If you're looking for a traditional frosty highlighter, this won't be what you're looking for. But, if you're in the market for a natural, cool pink blush, definitely check this one out. 

Do you find limited edition packaging/product more enticing than regular products?  I do... I'm a sucker for a cute makeup theme!

Leave me a comment,

Emily x