Friday, 20 April 2012

MUA BB Cream

Everyone's been going mad for BB creams lately since they've burst onto our markets. Starting on the asian market, aimed at women who had had surgery and wanted to still wear makeup that wouldnt aggravate the scar tissue.

Designed to give fantastic coverage, concealing any blemishes, it has become a beauty favourite amongst many. However, many of them on the market are quite expensive or hard to get hold of. Enter MUA! The genius's there have created their very own BB Cream for a bargain price that fits right in with MUA's other products. 




At first I was a little sceptical about using this because I hate that feeling of not having a good coverage on my face . I couldn't have been more wrong about it! Not only does it give great coverage but it conceals dark circles, blemishes and it extremely moisturising on the skin. You get 30g of product so its pretty much the standard size of and sort of product like this.

I was going to show the before and after results on my face but the lighting in my flat is so poor , it just didnt do the product any justice.
I have it in shade light which is because I'm really pale at the minute (I'm currently a MAC NC20) but in the summer I think I'll upgrade to medium because this isn't actually much darker than the light shade.


Overall, I'd recommend this to everyone, especially someone like me who is trying a BB Cream fro the first time. I guarantee you wont be disappointed by it :)




Have your tried this product? Do you have any favourite BB Creams? Let me know lovelies :) 

Collection 2000 CreamPuff

Adding more products to my ever growing lip collection is something ill never stop doing, there are just too many things I love.

My latest addition is the Collection 2000 Cream Puffs in "Fairy Cake" and "Cotton Candy". These advertise themselves as moisturising lip creams with a matte finish. Oh they are not wrong. 
Fairy Cake and Cotton Candy


The formula of these are amazing! Easy to apply and so smooth on the lips. At first they are like a gloss without the shine but then they dry a few minutes later and are like a matte lipstick. The colour is very pigmented too and lasts a hell of a long time.

i did want to take pictures of these on the lips but I couldn't get a decent picture :( sorry lovelies.

These are available from both Boots and Superdrugs. At superdrugs at the minute they're 2 for £4.99. I love these and want to buy the other 2 colours in the collection but I havent managed to get my hands on them yet :(



Have you ever tried these? Any alternatives? Let me know beauties :)

Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Soft Pink eye makeup look

I never wear pink on my eyes so I thought I'd give it a try. I hated it! I had to vamp it up a little but didn't want too much contrast so this is the look I came up with...


I like this alot more than just using pinks because its still quite neutral whilst still adding a splash of colour. Easily wearable for everyday.
For this look I used Sleeks Oh So Special palette and Eylure Lashes. 
I'll definitely be wearing this look again.

Hope you like lovelies ^_^

Have you done a look like this? Send me your eye makeup looks, I love seeing them and hearing your stories of inspiration :)



Girl on Fire Makeup Look

Ok so I know I'm like the millionth person to do a makeup look called the Girl on Fire, but I thought that this was a really fitting name for this look which has been a favourite of mine for some time.


For this look I used Sleeks Sunset palette, Mac Fluidline Liner in Blacktrack, and Eylure Lashes. I really like this look because of the use of colour. It's not too out there but is a great way to inject some colour into your look. I think this look would also look great with matte colours for a different  variation.

Hope you enjoy beauties :)

Have any of you done a look similar to this? Any suggestions to improve the look? 

Tuesday, 17 April 2012

Sleek Sunset Palette



Another buy from Sleek (I swear I'm obsessed!) This time in the form of the Sunset palette. 




Just like my Storm palette, I picked one up that doesn't have any names on the film so I cant actually tell you what the colours are :(
I love the colours in this palette, although all on the same sort of spectrum (aside from the blue) they are all so diverse and can be used to create a multitude of looks. 
This palette isn't for those who don't like their brights though as the colours are really pigmented and are as true on the skin as they are in the pan. The range of colours though will take you right through those warm summer nights to those crisp autumn days.
Going to create some lush looks with these colours.

Hope you all love this palette as much as I do.
If you have any questions about any of the products that are on my bog please feel free to ask :)

Sleek Oh So Special Palette

This was always next on my list and I couldn't resist this little beauty when I noticed my local superdrug had it in stock!




Swatches: Top Row l-r Bow, Organza, Ribbon, Gift Basket, Glitz, Celebrate
Bottom Row l-r Pamper, Gateau, The Mail, Boxed, Wrapped Up, Noir


Again, I'm still a little disappointed that the waffle design has gone but the front design of the large swirly font has remained the same on this palette. 
The colours in this palete are so pretty and are great for everyday or a night out, endless looks will be created with these shades. With a nice mix of shimmer and matte, light and dark, theres something for everyone.

Do you have this palette? What's your favourite Sleek palette? Created any looks with these palettes? Let me know beauties :)

P.S Gateau reminds me of the "Rose Gold" shade of blusher, BONUS!!!

Lip Products Collection

I love lip products so so much, but my true love is for lipsticks I just cant get enough of them. Here's a few snap shots of my lip products.

 The Complete collection.

I don't know the brand of these but how cute?! I have a peach and red currant flavour both of which are just delish!! Neither of them give a colour to the lips but they are ultra nourishing and also SPF 4.


I love Topshops makeup range and couldn't be more pleased with these products. The lipstick is in shade "Brighton Rock" which I know is really popular amongst bloggers. The Tint is only available in one shade which is "Bitten Berry" and can be used for lips or cheeks.

I don't really have many NYC products but I think I will have to get some more after buying these. The lipstick is in shade "Blue Rose". A bright pink with blue shimmer in, which makes your teeth look shades whiter. The lip tint is in shade "persistant pink" which is a very pale pink that gives a natural looking colour to the lips.

Ahhh Collection2000 (now rebranded as Collection). I love this brand so so much. The Cream Puffs are in shade "Fairy Cake" and "Cotton Candy" (l-r) and a full review is available here. The lipsticks are in shade "Queen of Hearts" and "Ruby Red" both of which are matte shades and ultra red on the lips.

Barry M lips products aren't the best of highstreet/drugstore but these 2 are the ones that I actually do like. The "Touch of Magic" lip paint is different for everyone as it adapts to your lip tone. The pink one is shade "146" which is a very very bright barbie pink perfect for those who want statement lips.

MUA lipsticks are definitely some of the best on the highstreet and at £1 each they are a total bargain. The shades are (l-r) Shade 8, Shade 3, Shade 4, Shade 13, Shade 7. I will do individual reviews on each of these colours in the very near future.

The MUA lipsticks also have a coloured bottom to them making it easy to see what shade it is when it is in your makeup storage. This little cap comes off of the lipstick bullet and is full of the same shade lipstick. A cute little edition and totally unique (beautyuk do have lipsticks with a coloured cap but this does not contain actual product).

I also have MUA Lipglosses, and again at £1 they're another bargain. I'm not really a big lipgloss fan but these are a really nice addition to add over a matte lipstick. The shades are  top: Shade 3, bottom: Shade 5.

The miscellaneous products. I love all of these and definitely have plans to buy more. Products l-r Bare Escentuals in "Opulence", Natural Collection in "Crimson", 17 in "Twilight Teaser" ( my mum told me this was really popular in the 80's ^_^), MAC Viva Glam Gaga, and Sleek Pout Paint in " Minx".


This isn't the largest collection by any means but I definitely won't stop buying any lip products any time soon, I love them too much!!

Do you have any of these products beauties? Let me know if you want a review on any of the single products :)