Charlotte Tilbury Film star Bronze and Glow dupe!?

The Charlotte Tilbury palette is on the top of everyone’s makeup must have list and is without a doubt a “cult contour” palette. With Filmstar Bronze & Glow you can slim, sculpt, shorten, trim and highlight your features. It’s amazing what clever shading and highlighting tricks can do to your facial framework. 
The bronzer is the perfect universal blend of pearl and pigment to contour features and mimic a sun-kissed complexion. The highlighter is built up from a golden base that flatters any skin tone, and uses light-reflecting technology to capture light, but at the slightly ridiculous price of £49, it is definitely not in everyones budget!

But this dupe I recently discovered by W7 honestly blew me away. It’s as good as the original – No kidding! Other than the packaging, the only slight difference is the highlight powder isn’t quite as shimmery but at £4.95 we won’t complain! What an amazing product, That's a massive saving of £45!!... 

What's the best dupe you've found? 

Budget Beauty Brands...

You don't have to spend a fortune on Make up.. Yes it's nice to be able to buy High end products but in reality who has a spare £50 everytime they nip into a department store to splash when you feel like buying something?!... Being obsessed with beauty products I have realised that High end products aren't always the best products infact I tend to reach for my High street/Drugstore brands the most especially on a day to day basis.

MUA

 

This brand gives you highly pigmented Blushes and eyeshadows for £1.00! Palettes for £4.00 many of them are dupes for well known expensive brands, you could fill your make up bag for under £20 easily and have great products you will use ans repurchase!

W7

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This brand is quite new to me but I have discovered some great products including Chunky lips which are similar to Revlon balm stick without the minty smell, nail polish lovers would have a field day choosing a shade or two! Eye shadow palettes great for first time make up buyers to your Grannies something to suit everyone's budget.

BarryM

I think everyone knows about this brand, their nail polishes are amazing, long lasting and very affordable, the Dazzle dusts come in every shade imaginable and last forever! The brand is expanding to blushes, foundations, eyeliners and now palettes a great brand to add a bit of bling or colour into your collection.

What Budget Brands do you love?

Skinetica -Anti Blemish Lotion.

I have been using this for just over a month, Richard contacted my via Twitter asking if i would like to trial this product. I don't suffer with acne but have reoccurring spots on my chin & nose that were beginning to be a pain so i accepted his kind offer!

Favourite Makeup Products 2012

Foundation - The Two foundations i have reached for, for the majority of 2012 is my Bourjois Healthy mix in Vanilla & L'Oreal Lumi Magique in Rose Ivory which surprises me as they are both Drug store & cost me less than £10!

Concealer - It's got to be Rimmel Match Perfection this is great for undereye as it Conceals, brightens & lasts all day. 

Bronzer - Without a doubt in my mind my favourite Bronzer this year has to be my NYC Smooth Skin in Sunny, it is the most natural looking matte bronzer, also very buildable from day to night & for less than £5 you can't go wrong.

Blusher - This was a tricky one but i settled on Accessorize merged blusher in Pretty Pink, it is a Stunning peachy pink colour with an added sheen great for a subtle highlight during the day, again drugstore for around £6.

Eye Shadow - There have been quite a few new find this year which i really liked using, Maybelline colour tattoo in On & On Bronze, L'Oreal Infallible in Amber Rose & Iced Latte but i have also been reaching for my Naked Palettes & Wet n Wild Comfort palette, So many pretty colours to choose just one! -Sorry...

Mascara - L'Oreal Volume million Lashes in Black, this makes my lashes look amazing - Thick, Full, Long & fluttery, i have used for years on & off trying different ones, but always come back to this one. Around £10.

Eyeliner - I'm not one for using black liner in my water line as i think it makes my eyes look smaller when i wear my glasses, also i usually fail when i try to do a winged look :( but i have been loving the Maybelline  Scandeleyes Waterproof liner in nude & taupe for my waterline & black for smudging near my top lashes for a smokey look. Around £4.

Lips - I'm obsessed with my Nuxe Rive de miel lip balm to make my lips in tip top shape! Then i usually put on a Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Precious, Honey or Cherish. I've also loved the Korres lip butters in Jasmine, Pomegranate & Quince during the day & for night my Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Boy or my YSL Rouge Voluptè Perle in 107.

Highlight - Dior Amber Diamonds as it gives such a lovely natural glow to my skin & the shades can also be used for eyeshadows if needed.

I have discovered some great new & some old favourites this year, let's see what i find in 2013!

Did you discovered any new great products in 2012?

L'Oreal Infallible eyeshadow Iced latte

Here is another of the amazing L'Oreal Infallible eye shadows,
I am loving these at the moment. Unfortunately this is yet another colour that is unavailable in the UK, Which is So annoying... I had to purchase on Ebay for the USA..

 
 

Iced Latte is a beautiful, metallic light neutral with a slight golden undertone. The actual formulation of these shadows is very much like pressed eyeshadow pigments.

The textures are different (Iced Latte is more metallic), but this is definitely a great drugstore shadow to get that really intense highlight going in the inner corners of the eye.

This is the most stunning drug store eye colour i have ever seen , it is long lasting, crease proof as far as i can see it is faultless!

Have you managed to get your hands on any?

L'Oreal 24Hr Infallible Eye in Amber Rush

The "Infallible" eye shadows from L'Oreal are becoming more and more popular. It's difficult not to fall in love with them because the colours are vibrant, pigmented, quite creamy and truly are infallible that doesn't crease, fade or budge at all. It's such an affordable luxury in a small pot!

The only problem i have is that the UK does not stock the nice colours as i had to track this one down on Ebay...

 

 

 

What i love about these little pots of loveliness :

 

The colour. It's a great all over lid colour for day or night time.

 

The metallic finish. It gives a really pretty highlight on my lids, especially when light hits it.

 

It really is infallible. It doesn't crease and stays put all day/night without a primer.

 

I didn't have any problem blending the colour. It was very easy to blend.

 

It has a creamy texture to it

 

 

 

A Stunning easy eye look, in a stunning Rose gold colour! I'm in love :)

 

Have you tried any of these little pots of lushness?

 

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Luster Pink Shampoo & Conditioner

My Hair is rubbish! It is very thin & quite dry/damaged due to having PCOS & over dying, Straightening etc. I am always on the look out for a new 'Miracle' product that will turn it from this into a magnificent mane of thick beautiful hair!

I was on Boots website a couple of weeks ago looking at Argan oil products & an intensive conditioner when i noticed Luster Pink in the side bar, so i curiously clicked  as I'd never heard of the brand before.

It was advertised to REVIVE & PROTECT- Vitamin E repairs weak, damaged hair and protects against damage from styling tools and environmental damage.

SUPERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL

ProVitamin B5 hydrates and strengthens from inside-out locking in vitamin-rich humectants for all day moisture retention.

As they were only £3.05 each & you get 500ml of product, I thought i would order them & give them a whirl! i have now used them both 3 times & really think i can notice a difference, my hair feels in better condition, less fizzy & a little thicker!

They seem to have quite a large range of products so i am going to try a few more especially the hot oils & intensive conditioners.

Have you tried this brand before?

Topshop Neon Rose Blush

I have always had a love - hate relationship with cream blushes.

This blush costs £6 for 4g of product, so it is relatively inexpensive. It comes in a cute black box and the packaging sturdy and very cute, with a handy mirror included. On the website this blusher is labelled as being a coral colour. But i think it leans more towards the pinky side of coral.

This blusher is cream in the pan but dries as a powder on the cheeks! Which i wasn't aware of,  i was expecting it to give me a nice glow and it didn't - it finishes pretty matte! Although this is definitely more natural looking than a powder blush.

I do like it, but i'm not sure if it has changed my mind with cream blushes, i can recommend mixing a little on your lips with a lip balm for a lovely coral lip!


Available to buy for £6 from TopShop

NYX Runway Collection - Champagne & Caviar

 The colours in this palette are timeless and elegant. This palette contains a nice array of soft neutrals for fair-skinned cool-neutral toned ladies like myself. I find that I reach for this great palette very often for a lovely/wearable daytime look!

This palette provides all the shades you need for a totally classic and elegant look that can easily go from day to night!

These shadows are soft, about "medium" pigmentation (the effect here is soft and subtle), and blend-able, but a little bit powdery. But, I'm not complaining as they apply so easily! I think this would be a great palette for beginners because of the ease of blending with these shades. Also a great palette for anyone who loves neutrals or needs an "easy" daytime look.

A fab little palette with a great mix of Creams, Taupe's, Browns in Matte & Shimmery shades.


Are you more of a natural or a colour girl?

Chanel illusion d'ombre

I am in love with the Illusion d'Ombre eyeshadows, of which there are six, they are quite possibly the prettiest little pots of metallic magnificence I've ever seen and completely are irresistible. 

The product comes in a small box and has a mini eyeshadow brush to apply the product with. I personally use my finger to apply & then blend the crease with a fluffy brush.

It's hard to describe the texture, but they are more solid than a cream, bouncier than a gel & not creamy like a mousse. They are just Perfect! 

The shade Emerveille (82) is a beautiful soft peach with a golden Champagne shimmer. Looks amazing alone when doing a quick makeup. I love to wear on the inner corner of my eyes.

The Shade Fantasme (81) is a pretty bright white with silvery-white shimmer. 

The shade Ebloui (86) is a lovely reddish brown with gold shimmer, leaning to burgendy in certain lights, very shimmery

The shade Illusoire (83), a stunning purple with grey undertones and multi-dimensional sparkles. it's very sparkly but not in an over glittery way, it's more metallic in finish than sheer sparkles, just beautiful! 

The shade Epatant (84) is a gorgeous silvery Green with Taupe shimmer, looking subtle & elegant.

The shade Mirifique (85) is an amazing midnight black with Lots of shimmers, which are multi-coloured, with larger silver sparkles. Looks great as a liner or smoked out.

The colours are soft and subtle, with an edge of smokiness, and due to the shimmer they look to be more than just one flat colour, they easily take on different tones depending on how they’re worn and the undertones in the skin.

Very long lasting, easily 12 hours on me & that's without a primer as i always forget to apply it!

Physicians Formula Happy Glow & Mood Boosting Bronzer, Powder & Blush

This review covers the blush in Rose, the Translucent powder, and the Bronzer.

These Powder compacts are very cute & girly,the compacts are bright, reflective, pink plastic. They have flip-up lids, and on the inside, you’ll find the powder on the top layer and a compartment underneath with a brush in it. The brush has bristles in two pink colours.

The blush gives a very nice, bright, pink colour to the cheeks and blends in well. Even though the powder looks very shimmer in the pan, the shimmer is more toned-down on the skin.

The translucent powder is ideal for use as a highlighter. I would not recommend it as an all-over face powder because it is noticeably more shimmery than the blush or bronzer. The shimmery effect is quite pretty. The shimmers are very fine and look very nice on the skin.

The bronzer, despite being the Lightest shade in this line, it provides a subtle bronzing colour, perfect for the Fair & the very fair. Even though the pan has shimmers in it, they’re not really noticeable on the skin.

The Powders are nice smooth and blendable, also smelling really yummy it reminds me of Parma violet sweets? but the smell does not transfer onto the face.

I'm not sure about the claims it boosts your mood but the packaging make s me smile!

Do you have a Product that boosts your mood?

NYX - I Dream Of Nevis

I Dream of Nevis is a beautiful neutral palette. I am loving the matte vanilla, shimmery taupe, and the deep brown. The beautiful shades transfer quite nicely onto skin - pigmented and smooth, but with a little fall out.

 

 

First shade: It is a matte vanilla colour, it is very smooth and very pigmented, it is perfect to use as an all-over lid colour as well as a highlight shade.


Second shade: A matte skin-tone with a bit of a greyish undertone to it, it is amazingly pigmented, you could use it as a lid colour or a crease colour too.


Third shade: A frosted taupe colour with flecks of very fine silver shimmer, without it being too obvious as it gives a sheen on the lids rather than a sparkle.


Fourth shade: It is a shimmery silver colour with sparkle and tons of shimmer, it doesn't stick to the lid! It has lots of fallout so my least favourite of the palette.


Fifth shade: A matte deep brown shade, could also be used as an eyeliner, for a more natural look, a lovely warm colour.

All in all a lovely little palette with nice shades to create day or night looks.

What's your favourite eye shadow palette?

Wet n Wild Walking on Eggshells

Here is another Palette i have been looking at for a while & trying to figure out the best way to get my hands on it!

It is such a lovely palette with 3 stunning eye shadows that are creamy & pigmented for the price they are a steal, They blend amazingly well & last well for hours without fading or creasing.

like all Icon palettes they have the Brow-bone, crease & Eyelid printed into the shadow, which is a little strange if not obvious but good for beginners?

Now to the shadow shades you get a pearly champagne eyelid shade, a slightly metallic bronze crease shade, and a shimmery pale beige brow-bone shade. It's a beautiful neutral everyday palette. The champagne shade reminds me of Urban Decay Sin, it's also a good dupe for MAC Naked Lunch or Stila Kitten. The bronze shade looks similar to Urban Decay Smog, or often compared to MAC Cork and Mulch. The beige shade looks like Urban Decay Virgin, and some people say it's a dupe for MAC Shroom or Nylon.

The packaging is slightly cheap looking but for the price, i can over look that! All in All a great little palette.

Have you tried Wet n Wild, What's your favourite product?

Blog Sale - Essie, Nails Inc, leighton Denny All Reduced!!!

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2. UK & Ireland Postage. International please enquire first.

3. Please leave a comment, stating which item/s you would like with your email address and I will send you an invoice.

4.All payments must be made within 24 hours or will be offered to next interested person.

5.Postage is £2.70 per item, extra 20p per additional item.

6.Sold as seen - any questions please ask - no refunds.

7.I always get proof of postage and can not be held responsible if an item gets lost in the post.  For recorded delivery it's an extra 95p for posting in the UK.

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All the Polishes have been in my collection and are hardly used, if used at all, they are such gorgeous colours and it is a shame for them just to be sat in a drawer.

All polishes are now reduced to £3.00 each, unless it is already stated cheaper - any polishes that are £1.50 or under are now 3 for 2!!....

Essie Nail Polishes.

All new poss used once if that £3.00 -Mini £1.00.

All Sold.
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Nails Inc

All new poss used once £3.00 - Mini £1.00

 New York, Strawberry Hill, Spring Mews,South Molton Lane, Old Church Street, Paris

Holbien Place, Milan, Duke of York Square, South Molton St, Suffolk Street, Lanesborough Place

Edinburgh Gate, Holly Bush Vale, Chelsea Embankment, Caviar Topcoat Glitter.

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Leighton Denny £2.00   Never used     Top         Ciate  £2.50

Hanky Panky,Baby Doll.                                        Skinny Jeans.used twice

Deborah Lippmann £4.00 - Never Used

Razzle Dazzle.

Bottom

Orly Mini Mani's   £2.00       Brand new except pixy used 3 times.       

Gumdrop, Pixy Stix, Green with Envy.

Never used. Top

China Glaze & OPI   £4.00   

Ruby Pumps, Charged up Cherry, Gold Shatter. 

Nailgirls London   £1.00                                       

Bottom

Filthy Gorgeous    £2.00

Valentine

Art Deco  £2.50

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Top Sally Hansen - Camelia, First Kiss, Casting Call, Strike a Pose. Cyber

Bottom Barry M - Mint Green, Acid Yellow.

£1.50 Each. New never used.

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 Top used 3x max

Rimmel  Tangerine Queen 50p

Max Factor Mellow Yellow £1.00

Rimmel Black Out 50p

No7 Rose Truffle £1.00

Bottom

Maybelline Pro Midnight Blue, Bubble Gum £1.00

L'Oreal 178 50p

Revlon Plum Seduction £1.20

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Top used 3x max

Elf Gum Pink, 2nd Pink 50p

MUA 1st metallic, 2nd 50p

Barbara Daly Petal 50p

Bottom

George Prin Pink, Smarty Pants, Swoosh 50p

Happy Shopping

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