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

Nars Blush/Bronzer Trio

It comes in a Stylish zippered compact nylon case with a huge mirror, which is handy for travelling – not a big fan of the design but at least the nylon will be more durable than the usual rubber case which I'm definitely not a fan of!

This trio of Iconic classics together we have NARS Laguna with NARS Orgasm (a shimmery peachy golden pink) & Albatross (a shimmery ivory with a pale gold ) 

This was a ltd Edition, but i have seen a few still available on Amazon & Ebay, Also keep an eye on Blogsales.

Are you interested in an affordable possible Dupe?
Sleek Face Form in Fair £10.00 available from Sleek MakeUp.

What's your Must have travel essential?

Chanel Blush horizon De Chanel

I had been looking at this for a while as it was part of the Spring 2012 Collection, but couldn't justify spending the full £46 on it. But i managed to pick this little beauty up in a Blogsale Bright Town Girl was having a few months ago for a bargain price.

It's Described as A soft glow blush of five tones inspired by the radiance of the horizon at the light of dawn and as the sun sets. As the light changes throughout the day, the shades of garnet, pink, white, dark peach and light peach entice you to adapt your makeup look to the time and your mood.

As you would expect with a Chanel product, the quality is incredible. The shades really come together to create a wonderful pop of pink with the most brilliant sheen. It applies so well and blends to create such a beautiful flush. I think it looks lovely against fair skin especially when paired it with pink lips.

I am really happy i bought it, I love Chanel, i personally think it is overpriced, but you pay for the name & the Luxury i just love the packaging & everything about the brand.


If you would like to have one of your very own, it is still for sale at Selfridges for £46.00

What's your most Luxury item?

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?

Dior Amber Diamonds

The Dior Amber Diamond is a luxurious product that comes with a navy-blue velvet pouch with Christian Dior’s initials. The compact itself is also navy-blue, with Dior written in Silver with a 3D effect Of CD underneath, very Swish!. 

The compact has a fab mirror and 5 stripes of gorgeous shimmery powder, in shades of golden-white, champagne, tan, bronze and a golden peach. When you swirl all of the shades together, you get the most stunning shimmery bronze-champagne wash of colour.

 

The powder is so finely milled and looks subtle on my skin compared to many other highlighters. The colours are shimmery yet pigmented at the same time and can easily be used separately if you use a small brush. In addition to being a great highlighter the Dior Amber Diamond also makes a great eyeshadow palette for a simple, shimmery look. It truly is one of my all-time favourite products. It is also available in Rose diamond which looks very pretty but I'm not sure i need both..

 

Rrp £32.00.There are rumours that this is being discontinued, but i think it has just changed name to DIOR DiorSkin Poudre Shimmer - Ultra-Shimmering All Over Face Powder  as it is exactly the same in colours & description? 

What's your best Highlighter, powder or liquid?

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

1. Paypal Only.

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

x

Budget Beauty Top 5 under £5

I thought i would do a few posts & give you my opinion on the top 5 products, i will start with under £5, i will only include Products i use & love on a daily basis.

I hope it helps you if you are on a budget or just on the look out for new products to try!

1.Maybelline 24hr Colour Tattoo £4.99 - i love On & On Bronze and Permanent Taupe.

 

2.Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer £4.19 - i use Fair

 

 

 

3.Carino Miracle Argan Oil £3.99

 

4.Models own nail varnishes £4.99 - i have too many to name :)

 

5.Korres Lip Butter £4.80 at Lookfantastic - i love Jasmine,Mango & Pomegranate

 

Are there any products you think i should try under £5?

Thanks

August Beauty Favourites 2012

I have decided to do my Monthly Beauty Favourites, i know we are in the middle of September but i thought i might aswell start it now! 

Here is what I've been loving this month.

• Origins super spot remover ( i have done a post on this) rrp £12.00

• Bourjois Healthy mix rrp £10.99

• NYC Bronzing Powder in 'Sunny' - i got mine off ebay around £4.00 (i have a post on this)

• Boots 17 Miracle Matte Powder rrp £3.99

• Maybelline 24hr colour tattoo in On & On Bronze rrp £4.99

• Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey & Darling rrp £7.99

• Real Techniques Buffing Brush - part of RT Core Collection rrp £21.99

• Carino Miracle Oil rrp £3.99 (i have a post on this)

• Models Own Nail Varnish in 'hedonist' rrp £4.99

• Collection 2000 Skyscraper Mascara Rrp £3.99 but i got mine for £1.00!! At Pondland

• Daisy eau so fresh by Marc Jacobs rrp £29.59 for 20ml purse size & refill

• Bioderma Sébium H2O cleanser for combination/oily skin - i got mine off ebay around £9.00

What have been your favourites this month please comment below.

Thanks

Models Own Juicy Jules

Models Own Nail Varnish in 'Juicy Jules' - a rainbow glitter sparkle explosion on your nails! Wear this fun and flirty polish to add that extra bit of sparkle and shine.

 
 It applies well. Is not overly thick nor does it chip easily.  I applied approximately 4 coats of Juicy Jules to achieve the opaque glitter finish.

The good thing about this nail polish is that it's really easy to remove! A lot of glittery polishes take hours to scrub off your nails, but this one simply glides off. So handy, especially if you like to change your nail colour regularly!

I really like this nail polish - never been fond of glitter polish, but this has definitely changed my mind even more so. I now understand why bloggers love it so much!

This is also a fantastic polish to put over any coloured nail varnish & would make be great for some sparkle for Christmas

Thanks

xx