Showing posts with label review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label review. Show all posts
Tuesday, 17 December 2013
URBAN DECAY - Naked Basics
I'm so excited that Urban Decay has officially launched another beautiful palette, Naked 3! Even though I absolutely adore shimmery shades, the Naked Basics has to be one of my favourite classics for me.
There are 6 different shades in Naked Basics, 5 matte and 1 fairly shimmery. I think that this palette is perfect for an everyday, neutral look. It kind of reminds me of the type of shades Lana Del Rey would use!
APPLICATION
What I love about Naked Basics the most is how creamy matte the texture of the eyeshadows are. It makes it much more easier to apply. The pigmentation of these shadows are AMAZING. Especially 'Crave' in particular. In photos and in person it can look quite black, although if you look up-close you can tell its actually a very dark, deep brown.
I tend to use Faint in my crease alot! It's a great colour combination with ANY matte neutral shade and looks absolutely gorgeous when blended with other shades. It can also be used on the brows without looking too harsh.
Foxy, W.O.S, and Naked 2 are all perfect shades to use as a base, I think they all work well with any skintone. I find that I love Walk Of Shame the most for a base colour as it really stands out.
Venus is the only shimmery shade in the whole palette. I always use it on my tear ducts, as do every other person I know who owns this palette. It's truly a great shade to use there as it doesn't fade, it's not too shimmery and gives your eyes overall a completely different look! I think it compliments every skin complexion.
PACKAGING
The packaging is perfect! It's much much smaller than the usual Naked palette's and can fit in my make-up bag just right. It also comes with a little mirror so it makes everything much easier when touching-up.
LASTING/DURATION
Urban Decay eyeshadows last a great time on the eyes when its paired with a great primer, and I'd give Naked Basics an 8/10 for how long it stays put. The reason why I'd say that is because I tend to reply often throughout the day, as well as having a bit of creasing. Other than that it's a lovely product.
NEGATIVES
The only thing I do not like about this palette is that Foxy is already included in the Naked 2 palette! I think it would've been better if they came up with a new shade.
Thanks for reading everyone, tell me what you think below and what you think of Naked 3!
xx
Saturday, 12 October 2013
RiRi Hearts Mac - Review
I'm so pleased with Rihanna's collection with MAC and excited to share my views with you all! The three top products that stood out the most to me were:
-BAD GIRL GONE GOOD BLUSH
-RIRI WOO LIPSTICK
-RIRI HEARTS MAC DUO FIBRE BRUSH
Bad Girl Gone Good
This Satin finish blush compliments my skin tone so beautifully. The texture is unbelievably soft and is blended in my skin very well as I apply it with the duo fibre brush. I'd say the colour is of a warm coral/copper colour; the perfect shade of colour for any skin complexion to add radiance and warmth to the skin, especially for olive-darker skin tones.
The pigmentation of the blush is certainly buildable and easy to work with. It pretty much lasts me a long while on my face. Usually 6 hours max. If this collection wasn't limited edition I would repurchase it over and over again! I've never used a blush that really works with my skin complexion so well!
RIRI WOO
I'm a huuuuge fan of red lipstick, I'm not surprised I've lost count of how many I own, however there's something I adore about RiRi Woo. Although I will honestly say it's quite similar to my Russian Red lipstick.
This matte lipstick isn't drying at all, it actually adds moisture to my lips with a beautiful matte finish. However I do be careful with what eyeshadows I wear when I use RiRi Woo because this lipstick DEMANDS attention!
The lasting power with this product is amazing, it lasts on my lips all day and even stays put when I take a sip of a drink. It stays on for hours!
DUO FIBRE BRUSH
This duo fibre brush is like any other MAC brush really. The bristles are soft with a lovely texture and blends in my makeup great. I use this to apply pretty much anything really. It works well with my liquid foundation and powder blushes the most for a nice airbrush look.
So far I haven't seen any signs of shedding, but I'm quite happy with it!
Thanks for reading, I hope this information was useful to you x
What do you think of Rihanna's new collection with MAC?
Saturday, 21 September 2013
KENZO - Flower In The Air
I don't usually do posts on perfumes however since I received a little sample of this gorgeous fragrance by Kenzo, I thought it was so relevant to do this post!
THE SCENT
I already own the perfume 'Flower' by Kenzo and I'd honestly have to admit that they both smell quite similar to me. Almost identical, but not exact.
Obviously the name of this lovely perfume gives away the scent of it which is a rosy, floral smell. Whenever I smell this it makes me think of a rose!
I certainly wouldn't say that this is a strong perfume. Although I would easily be able to notice it if I walked past someone wearing it. It's not a strong scent, but it's not too faint either which I like.
The power of Flower In The Air lasts me a good 8 hours or so. It lasts VERY long and I only used a few drops of the tester! I would buy the whole product because I'd love smelling like a flower all day however I just think it smells way too similar to 'Flower'.
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THE BOTTLE
The bottle of this fragrance is so small and cute! This would be the bottle of the average sized fragrance.
I would recommend anyone to give this a try! On the other hand, if you already own 'Flower' by Kenzo. I'd advise you to wait till that runs out first to avoid wasting your money. If you'd like to go out and smell it for yourself just visit your local House of Fraser or Debenhams.
Thanks for reading xx
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
Sleek - Face Contour Kit (Medium)
Ever since I discovered the art of contour I can't stop buying these kind of products! As I was browsing around shops one day I came across Sleek's Contour Kit. Many people have recommended it to me before so I thought I'd give it a go.
The product comes as a palette. Left to Right is the matte sculpting powder, the highlighter then the bronzing powder. However this does vary depending on what shade you purchase.
Fair and Light come with the same in the palette, although there is actually a rosy blush, instead of the bronzer. Then Medium and Dark have a bronzer instead of the rosy blush.
I honestly would've preferred a matte blush instead of a bronzer because I don't really like too much shimmer on my face. Though I am still happy with everything so far.
Believe it or not, I only use the sculpting powder and hardly ever use the highlighter and bronzer due to what I previously said about too much shimmer. The only time I use the blusher is when I'm going out on a special occasion. Unfortunately I'm not impressed with the highlighter. Whenever I apply it to emphasize my cheekbones it either really doesn't show up or it looks quite dusty. That's why I usually always turn to liquid highlighters, such as High Beam or Moon Beam by Benefit for that beautiful dewy glow. In my opinion I believe that they work as highlighters much better for people, and this Sleek highlighter really let me down.
Other than that this is a fantastic product. It really defines my face and I can't stop using it! For £9.99 I think it's certainly worth it.
Thanks very much for reading x
Saturday, 7 September 2013
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
Concealer has become something I've grown to be obsessed with recently, before I didn't realise how much of a difference it can make to someone's face. I love the look of bright, fresh under-eyes along with flawless skin. I wanted to find a new concealer and due to me hearing such fantastic reviews about NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer I was determined to go out and get my hands on one.
The picture above is of my concealer in 'Amande' however my complexion was between Caramel and Amande. I didn't want the concealer to be too light on my face through which I decided to play it safe and get Amande. I honestly am happy with the shade I purchased, on the other hand I think it would've been much better if it was slightly lighter to really brighten up my eyes.
Other than that, the texture really is creamy, it gives perfect medium coverage and lasts practically all day on my face. Luckily I don't have any blemishes or acne on my face, although I do suffer from mild bags under my eyes along with a bit of darkness around them and I believe this certainly banishes my dark circles and makes me look wide awake!
The application is so easy and straightforward to use, I just simply dab some under my under eye section and use my concealer brush to blend it in evenly.
As for creases under the eye, this concealer is perfect for avoiding that. I haven't had any problems with that situation at all. I'm so happy with it. I might re-purchase it but I'd rather look for a concealer that's perfect for my caramel skin tone.
Thanks for reading. If you'd like to purchase this you can get it for £21 at any NARS counter or online.
Thursday, 5 September 2013
Thierry Mugler - WOMANITY
Luckily I got this as a gift from a family member recently and ever since I have been so obsessed with this perfume! I only have the 10ml one which costs £19.50. However this small amount is much worth the price.
The Packaging
Womanity looks absolutely beautiful! This is a different design of packaging to the average size as I only have the 10ml bottle. The top is so simple to use. What I admire about the packaging the most is the engraved patterns and face. I'm in love with the intricate design. I've seen both sizes of packaging and either way they both look stunning.
The Scent
The unique scent of this perfume is somewhat extraordinary. I haven't smelt anything so diverse before, there's no other perfume like it. It's quite a sandalwood scent with a hint of sweet smells. Although if you're not a fan of harsh scents I'm not sure if this would be the perfume for you as it is very strong. Once I spray this onto myself, the smell of Womanity changes a few times before it adapts to its final scent. I wasn't pleased with it at all when I first applied it as it came across way too harsh for me, although after a few minutes it did settle down to a divine smell.
The Durability
There's nothing worse than a perfume that dies out quickly, although with Womanity it doesn't fade at all and the scent stays on well for a good few hours.
I use this perfume nearly all the time now and the bottle is still quite full believe it or not.
I'd recommend trying this, if you're obsessed with perfume and haven't had this yet it's certainly something worth looking into. A must-have!
Thursday, 29 August 2013
Water Resistant Airbrush Legs
Like many people, when I was younger I had a ton of playground accidents at school that has caused scarring on my legs until this day. I actually began to get fairly insecure about my leg scars, through which I thought I'd give this product a go. I've always heard raves about Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs but never thought I'd get round to buying it.
There are 4 different shades for Airbrush Legs and my shade was in Tan Glow. Even though it was slightly dark for my legs it really does cover everything flawlessly! I wouldn't go too extreme and say that it makes my scars look as though they have disappeared, on the other hand it's certainly not as noticeable as before. Not only that, but it gives my legs a gorgeous, glowing sun-kissed complexion.
What I love about this the most is that it really covers up discolouration very well. The application of this is so straight-forward to use. On the back of the packaging there are instructions how to use this product effectively. However I also think its much easier to spray it on my hands and apply it on my legs myself for a more even tone all over, rather than just spraying it directly onto my legs. This saves up much more time, as well as preventing wasting the product!
I honestly haven't gone out swimming or been in the water whilst I've been wearing this, however I've heard many people say that it's absolutely great with water and keeps their legs looking beautiful either way.
I would also say that this stays perfectly on my legs until the 4/5th hour, then it eventually starts to fade or not look as great. Another great thing about Airbrush Legs is that it instantly washes off in the shower, and isn't stubborn to rub off at all!
Sally Hansen's Airbrush Legs is practically like a leg foundation and it really does make your legs look airbrushed!! I'm pretty sure you could find this in any shop that sells cosmetics in the Tanning section. I brought mine at Superdrug for £6.99!
Tip: Once you've applied it wait at least a couple of minutes before you sit down somewhere or put your clothing fully on because it will get stained, it is so hard to get out of white clothes!
Thank You for reading, tell me your thoughts xx
Devona
Sunday, 18 August 2013
The Body Shop: Strawberry Body Polish
I adore having a great body scrub and exfoliating my skin often because it makes my skin feeling its best! My Strawberry Body Polish from The Body Shop has to be one of my favourites when it comes to a full body exfoliator.
The scent of this smells so fruity, it leaves me smelling so good after the shower I get plenty of compliments throughout the day. The strawberry scent lasts quite a long time on me too, I'd say up to 6 hours, especially when I apply a strawberry scented body butter.
I'm also thoroughly impressed with the actual scrub, it's certainly not too harsh on my skin when I'm exfoliating and it also gradually begins to lather up which gives off such a gorgeous smell.
The best thing about this product is that it leaves my skin feel SO SOFT! It really makes my skin glow and brings the best out of my complexion.
I would really recommend this to anybody, especially if you're aiming to achieve such soft, beautiful glowing skin. This body scrub is definitley worth trying because it doesn't irritate the skin in any way unlike other body exfoliators out there. This one is gentle, yet so effective. Purchase this at any Body Shop store and tell me what you think, thank you for reading!
Love,
Devona x
Friday, 9 August 2013
Benefit - Bad Gal Lash
Hello lovely readers! I thought I'd do a little review on my sample of Benefit's BAD gal lash mascara. I got this as a Christmas gift, it was included in the 'Her Name Was Glowla' make up kit. This came with a lip gloss, eyeshadow palette, mini eyeshadow brush, along with moon beam and high beam.
The wand is quite big and plush, I have naturally curly eyelashes so it was fairly easy to handle and use. I'd certainly say it did give me a decent amount of volume to my lashes, however it can be challenging to get into corners of the eyes, due to how large the brush can be.
I honestly am not a huge fan of the formula, it smudges easily and it didn't make that much of a difference to my lashes at all. I didn't see a difference in length and only an average change in the volume of my lashes. Although a benefit I found with this mascara is that it didn't clump and kept my lashes perfectly seperated.
Overall BAD Gal Lash mascara doesn't WOW me, and I wouldn't repurchase it. Although I do recommend it to anyone who loves the bare, natural look to their lashes. Thank you for reading xx
Saturday, 3 August 2013
MAC Woodwinked Eyeshadow
I really love eyeshadows, they make your eyes pop instantly and look gorgeous on anyone. I'm usually more into the neutral, matte shades for an everyday look however I love experimenting with shimmery shades for a special event or a night out. Woodwinked is certainly one of my all time favourites.
This nudey bronze eyeshadow compliments my brown eyes perfectly! My eye colour has never been so emphasized whenever I apply this. I think it should definitely bring out the best with any eye colour. Woodwinked kind of reminds me of a mix between Snakebite and YDK from the Naked 2 palette!
I don't really have anything to complain about with this product because the texture is so soft and velvety/creamy, its easy to glide on and it doesn't come up so harsh on the lids, unlike some other eyeshadows. It looks outstanding once you've applied a great liquid liner with the classic wing! I would recommend it to anyone because it would suit any skin complexion and just embrace every eye colour. If you're a huge fan of shimmery eye shadows, I really think you should try this out, it's such a unique colour!
Thank you for reading! Do you have any favourite eyeshadows from MAC? x
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
Lancome Le Crayon Kohl
I don't usually use pencil eyeliners as I am more appealed to the liquid liners for a more dramatic effect. Though I got this as a gift with other Lancome products involved, so I thought I'd give it a go.
In my opinion I didn't find this eyeliner the best, especially when it comes to lasting a decent amount of time on my eyes during the day.
The colour is black, but not the darkest black at all. In the picture below, the swatch appears quite darker than how it does on my eyes.
What I don't particularly admire about this pencil liner is that it isn't smooth and easy to glide on at all. It can be quite a struggle to ensure that I achieve that perfect line across my eyes. And what I hate about this the most is that it wipes off VERY easily. Through which it only tends to last only a couple of hours then it fades away.
Overall, thinking about it now I'm disappointed with this. It's not really that much use to me at all. Especially because I love long lasting makeup, this product just isn't for me.
Thank you for reading! Let me know what you think below x
Monday, 29 July 2013
Review: MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation
I really love MAC's cosmetics, especially when it comes to their range of foundations! I tend to use Studio Sculpt and Studio Fix daily for medium-full coverage.
My shade is NC45 in their liquid foundations, however I felt that this particular Studio Sculpt was quite too light for my complexion. Therefore I apply my Studio Fix foundation to even it out to my natural looking skin tone.
Studio Sculpt is much thicker compared to the Studio Fix foundations and a lot more creamy. The only problem I have with this foundation is that I really struggle to blend it all across my face evenly! I use my RealTechniques buffing brush to blend this foundation in but it can take quite a while to achieve the flawless look. Although when I wore this foundation alone without my Studio Fix, it really doesn't last as long at all. It would only stay on for a few hours, whereas along with the Studio Fix it would surely last me all day.
There are no complaints when it comes to the packaging. The tube is a great, decent size that it could certainly be portable. It's so easy, and no hassle to use.
I would recommend this to people who are looking for a light/medium coverage and who isn't looking for a product that promises flawless looking skin ALL day!
In my opinion, I find Studio Fix to be the best. It provides me amazing coverage and lasts such a long time.
Thank you for reading! Let me know what you think on these foundations xx
My shade is NC45 in their liquid foundations, however I felt that this particular Studio Sculpt was quite too light for my complexion. Therefore I apply my Studio Fix foundation to even it out to my natural looking skin tone.
Studio Sculpt is much thicker compared to the Studio Fix foundations and a lot more creamy. The only problem I have with this foundation is that I really struggle to blend it all across my face evenly! I use my RealTechniques buffing brush to blend this foundation in but it can take quite a while to achieve the flawless look. Although when I wore this foundation alone without my Studio Fix, it really doesn't last as long at all. It would only stay on for a few hours, whereas along with the Studio Fix it would surely last me all day.
There are no complaints when it comes to the packaging. The tube is a great, decent size that it could certainly be portable. It's so easy, and no hassle to use.
I would recommend this to people who are looking for a light/medium coverage and who isn't looking for a product that promises flawless looking skin ALL day!
In my opinion, I find Studio Fix to be the best. It provides me amazing coverage and lasts such a long time.
Thank you for reading! Let me know what you think on these foundations xx
Thursday, 25 July 2013
I Recommend: The Body Shop - Raspberry Body Butter
I have been obsessed with The Body shop lately and I really can't get enough of their delicious body butters! My most favourite one recently is the Raspberry scent. What I love about this particular body butter is that is that I smell fruity and sweet all day! Whenever I use this body lotion I usually receive compliments on how I smell!
As for the texture of this product, I couldn't be more pleased. It feels like a yogurt, as it's so creamy and velvety!
The Body Shop's body butter is supposed to keep your skin hydrated for 24hours, I think it really does keep my skin hydrated and looking its best!
There is a sale at The Body Shop in the UK now on body butters for half price!! So grab as many as you can, you certainly won't regret it. I will always be re-purchasing these in many flavours, they smell absolutely gorgeous, as well as being very moisturising!
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Saturday, 20 July 2013
Review: Neutrogena Wave Power Cleanser
I've had one of the best experiences with this outstanding product, and I'm so excited to share this with you all!
When I got Neutrogena Wave it came with 14 deep clean foaming pads and an AA battery to place into the power cleanser. I've wanted to buy this product for so long but never got round to it, and now every time I use it I never regret the purchase.
On the power cleanser is an attachment head and a button to switch on the vibration. To use this product you simply add the foaming pad on to the attachment head and run under water, then turn on the power to give your skin a deep cleanse efficiently. On the back of the packaging it has alot of helpful instructions which I found very useful! The foaming pads are quite small but very effective!
Neutrogena claims that you'd receive softer skin after one use and I couldn't agree more!! The power cleanser felt so great against my skin and I could really feel it giving my skin the deep, thorough cleanse it needs! Although the foaming pads don't foam up straight away, they take a while to get foamy but it is totally worth it in the end!
I tend to keep the power cleanser on my face for roughly a few minutes, rinse off my face and then dispose the used foaming pad. There is always such a huge change within my skin once I've used this, I never get used to the fact that my face feels like a baby's skin!!
I would certainly recommend this to anyone out there, whether you have dry, normal, combination or oily skin. Neutrogena Wave gives you the deep cleanse that your skin needs and I LOVE it!
Thank you so much for reading, please comment below of any thoughts or questions x
Saturday, 13 July 2013
MAC Matte Lipstick Taupe Dupe? (With Swatches)
I have to admit that Mac's taupe lipstick has definitely become by ultimate favourite! When I applied this matte lipstick I immediately fell in love with it! I always have preferred the matte finish on my lips and always will!
Although I only just recently realised that my Taupe lipstick is exactly the same as my Revlon's Matte Coca Craving lipstick!
L-R MAC Taupe, Revlon Matte Coca Craving
Both of these lipsticks are a nudey, burnt red/bronze colour and it suits many skin tones, especially darker complexions! I love this shade of lipstick because it brings the best out of my complexion and makes my face just pop! I absolutely love wearing these as every day lipsticks.
L-R MAC Taupe, Revlon Coca Craving
As you can see above, the shades are pretty much identical! Revlon's Coca Craving is the perfect dupe of Mac's Taupe lipstick. And I would certainly recommend this to anyone who is looking for that perfect every day, natural lipstick!
Thank You so much for reading, I really appreciate it. Please comment your thoughts below or ask any questions I'll get back to you as soon as possible!
Devona x
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
Max Factor Max Effect Mini Nail Varnish
| L-R Ruby Tuesday, Diva Coral |
Hey guys, I hope you've been enjoying your week so far! I'd just like to share with you these gorgeous nail polishes that I brought recently. They are by far the best varnishes I've tried.
Nails make a great impact on your appearance and I wanted to bring the best out of my nails by getting a great nail varnish that particularly doesn't chip! Through which I came across Max Factors Max Effect Mini Polishes and decided to give them a try. As you can see above I brought a true ruby colour, along with a bright coral. Though these brushes may be quite small, they are certainly easy to control as the bristles have an exceptionally soft texture. I'm in love with the finish this nail lacquer creates. It gives such a glam, glossy effect to my nails and I'm a huge fan of shiny nails! Not to mention, it dries unbelievably fast.
I also realise some nail polishes can actually tend to be fairly gloopy which I really hate!! Though with this product it's a different story, I'd honestly say this is perfection in a bottle.
As for chipping, I haven't had any problems with this varnish and it lasts me for days looking totally brand new!
Out of all the polishes I've ever tried, I'll always believe that these are one of the best!
Max Factor has many other shades for their Max Effect Mini Nail Polish line, I'd definitely recommend you look into it if you absolutely love glamorous, chip free nails!
Enjoy the rest of your week and thank you for reading, please tell me what your thoughts are below.
Devona
xxx
Thursday, 27 June 2013
Garnier Self Heating Face Mask
I am a huge fan of face masks and I absolutely love using them to pamper myself. Through which I came across this Garnier face mask and was intrigued by it instantly.
Garnier's self heating sauna face mask comes in two packets of white clay. This formula is aimed to cleanse out blocked pores, as well as purifying the skin.
I mostly tend to use the self heating masks as I feel those are more effective for me, so I definitely considered trying this.
Although when I applied this mask, I hardly felt it heat up at all which I was really disappointed about. I did feel the mask slightly working on my skin but not as effectively the packaging made it out to be.
I'm also used to wearing my face masks for around 10-15 minutes, as that's what most face masks require to get the most out of the product. However I was rather shocked to know that I would only have to keep this one on for roughly 3 minutes. In my opinion, I didn't feel as though that was enough time due to not feeling the mask being effective enough on my skin. Though when I did rinse this off I saw a great change in my skin.. It appeared much more brighter, and my complexion was glowing!
On the back of the packaging it mentions that this face mask is meant to make your skin be shine free ad feel purified for the next 7 days. I would certainly say I agree with that as my skin feels much more rejuvenated and fresh, but only for a couple of days. Not up to 7 as it says on the packaging.
Overall I think this mask was a great product to try and it made a difference in my skin! But I don't think I would re-purchase as I like to buy masks that really bring the best out of my skin.
If you have any questions or comments please let me know in the comment box below!
Thank you for reading!
Devona xx
Friday, 7 June 2013
bareMinerals Get Started Complexion kit
BareMinerals have been known for being such a good brand due to their large variety of mineral make up, which seems to be much better for your skin.
I received this Starter Kit as a gift and it was actually my first ever product from BareMinerals and I absolutely loved what was included!
L-R Maximum coverage concealer brush, full flawless face brush, flawless application face brush.
These brushes are what I love most about this kit they are amazing!! They are unbelievably soft and pleasant to use. I mostly use the full flawless brush because it gives me such great coverage, keeping my foundation looking at its best! I also use the flawless face brush for setting my foundation because its so helpful! The size of the max coverage concealer brush is perfect for applying a reasonable amount of concealer, whether it be under the eyes or simply just covering up blemishes.
L-R Original Medium Beige foundation SPF 15, Warmth All-Over face powder, Original Mineral Veil finishing powder, Summer Bisque Concealer
My experience with BareMinerals was okay and the powders were good, however I wasn't over the moon with these products. The original foundation powder provides light/medium coverage but honestly, it really doesn't last long on me at all. Once this is applied, the foundation on my face looked gorgeous with hardly any flaws but after about a couple of hours it seemed to disappear!
I have normal skin which can get quite dry sometimes, through which it can cause my face to look really caked!! Other than that, these mineral powders can be quite alright.
The original foundation mineral powder is used as a base, the Warmth all over face powder is used to make your face look a lot more fresh and radiant, along with the Mineral Veil helps absorb oils and minimizes the appearance of pores and lines! Mineral Veil has to be my most favourite as it really helps my foundation look much better and my pores smaller,
I never use the concealer due to it being too light for my tone underneath my eyes and blemishes, and just like the other mineral powders it can be quite cakey sometimes.
Overall these products are okay. I mostly admire the brushes, they are one of the most best brushes I have tried! Although when it comes to the mineral powders I wasn't over the moon. I wouldn't consider purchasing again but they were great to try! I would recommend it to those of you who have oily skin, as it can really improve your skin making it much healthier, as well as making your skin look less oily and more flawless!
Thank you for reading! If you have any questions please comment below x
Wednesday, 5 June 2013
Lancome Bi Facil - Eye Makeup Remover
Bi-Facil by Lancome is a non oily eye makeup remover that easy sweeps away all traces of your stubborn eye makeup. This is also suitable for people who may have sensitive skin, along with contact lens wearers.
I really love this eye makeup remover so much because it's certainly not greasy and doesn't irritate my skin either unlike some other removers. I think Lancome did a very good job with this because the skin around our eyes can be really delicate, though they've still managed to come out with a gentle formula that's so easy to work with! It can get quite hard to remove eye makeup especially if you're wearing waterproof mascara! However Bi-Facil tends to get on with the job quickly and perfectly. There are some eye makeup removers out there that don't take off everything leaving us with panda-like eyes!! But this product does the complete opposite and I adore this product so much! I have the 30ml sample size due to receiving it in a gift pack, however the standard size is much larger (125ml). And I'm guessing that must last really long as my mini size has lasted which almost feels like forever!
Bi-Facil is very simple and straight forward to apply, you first simply shake the bottle to activate the formula and dampen a cotton pad slightly, then allow it to rest on your eyes for a few seconds then very gently sweep them across. It really does help alot!!
Once this bottle starts running out I will definitely consider re-purchasing this! It does the job, with a bonus of working well with sensitive skin. I don't see where this product could possibly go wrong!
You can buy Lancome's Bi-Facil at Lancome ,Debenhams or House of Fraser for £21.
Thank you for reading!
Monday, 3 June 2013
My Thoughts on MAC Fix+
Fix+ will always be one of my favourite products ever from MAC, as it helps me so much! I can't imagine how I'd do without it! What's great about this is that it can be used for quite a few various things. What I love is that:
- You can spray it over your make up once you've finished to set it and make your face look a lot less 'cakey'
- You can spray it on your face before you apply powder foundation to provide better, smoother coverage
- If you wan't to achieve a gorgeous dewy look you can apply this before your liquid foundation
- It can also be used on your blush or eye shadow brushes to make the pigments seem much more brighter!
When I first got this, the MAC worker in store mentioned that she sprays it on her face to refresh her make up throughout the day, and it really works and keeps your make up looking awake and fresh all day long, it gives you such a exquisite glow! Another benefit of this is that it contains so many good natural vitamins which is of course, great for the skin. So I can't see what could possibly go wrong with Fix+! The price is also very reasonable and very worth it. It has lasted me for over 6 months and I more or less use it everyday!
These are one of the products that I will certainly keep on repurchasing consistently as it just helps me keeping my make up look its best!
You can buy Fix+ at MAC for £13.50. Thank you very much for reading! Feel free to comment below!
Devona x
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