Sunday, 8 June 2014

Bobbi Brown Lash Glamour Extreme Lengthening Mascara Review


I have had this mascara for months now and I have always just had it at the bottom of my pile since I prefer volume over length for lashes, but the other day I rediscovered this gem! It costs £19 which by far the most expensive mascara I have ever owned. The brush they have is so comfortable and easy to use, it has fine teeth which makes it easy to coat each lash individually which reduces clumps. It provides a deep colour which makes individual lashes stand out.


It really does have good results on my eyes, there is virtually no clumping and unlike other mascaras it fans out my eyelashes rather than stick them all together. It isn't exactly 'Extreme' length to me this is more of a natural looking mascara, it doesn't give the 'false lash' effect. I think it is a lot of money for what it is, all it is mostly good at is creating dark lashes that coats the lashes very well but for length I don't think the results match the description or price of the product. I will still use this product but more for everyday wear rather than when going out and wanting a more dramatic lash effect. 

Saturday, 7 June 2014

Urban Decay Electric Palette Swatches

To start off with this packaging is beautiful, it is sleek and the explosions of colour perfectly captures what this palette is providing. This palette contains 10 vibrant pressed pigment shades, they are intense colours, 8 of which are never seen before shades. This palette is described to be for colour addicts and that it is each shade is individual and can brighten up any make-up look with a pop of colour. The formula they use for this palette provides a soft buttery-feeling shadow but also give great colour pay off and is also very easy to blend and can be added to looks seamlessly. 

The first colour in the palette is 'Revolt' which is a very bright pigmented silver that has a metallic base and also includes silver glitter giving it lots of dimension.

'Gonzo' is a beautiful matte turquoise shade it is very bright and has a very silky texture. It also  has a tonal pearl finish which can be seen in light and is very flattering to the shade. 

'Slowburn' is a colour I personally rarely use but this matte bright orange can be so flattering on different skin tones and eye colours and like Gonzo contains pearl tones. 


'Savage' is a bright hot matte pink and is such a beautiful shade, this colour also reminds me a lot of Sugarpill's 'Dollypop'. It is one of my favourite shades in the palette and gives great colour pay off.

'Fringe' is officially my favourite colour to create a pop of colour look. This metallic teal shade is beautiful for under the eye and smoked out. It is also a great way to add colour to a dramatic smokey eye look.




'Chaos' This colour is the return shade people have been waiting for, Chaos first appeared in the Vice palette and is now back! It is very similar to Gonzo as it is a matte blue with a tonal pearl finish.

'Jilted' is a fuchsia metallic colour, its blue undertones mean it has a slight purple look in some lights. It is a very nice partner colour for the next colour Urban.

'Urban' is a bright metallic purple like fringe I love to use this colour under the eye to add a pop of colour to liner looks.



'Freak' is a bright green shade with gold pigments running through, it is a beautiful colour and gives a beautiful shine. The gold tones make the green a lot more wearable.

'Thrash' is a lime green colour, with gold pigments also running through. This shade can appear an off yellow colour in light. Personally I find this the colour hardest to pull off it is the most intense shade in the palette but when used right can give beautiful results.


Lime Crime Lipstick Review Airbourne Unicorn and Geradium

I have always loved the look of Lime Crime Cosmetics, but until a few weeks ago had never tried there stuff since in the UK you have to order online and I rarely buy make-up which I haven't tested against my skin and seen the results in person. But for these I'd gladly make the exception! First of all the packaging has to be the cutest and most attractive packaging I've ever seen, it has a sleek plastic design and a holographic unicorn, which I adore.

These two lipsticks came to £12.50 each from CocktailCosmetics a UK supplier of Lime Crime, it arrived rather quickly and they came in perfect condition. I know to some people that may seem like a lot of money, but for the colour pay off and pure quality of the product it is worth it, as well as that it is a vegan, cruelty-free product. Both of these colours look and smell amazing and lived up to my expectations.


Lime Crimes official website describes Geradium as 'Coral-pink that is so intense, it might just be radioactive.' The description fits this lipstick to a T, it is such a bright coral based pink it is very highly pigmented. It goes on very smoothly and is very hydrating for the lips, I did exfoliate my lips before applying but it did not grip to the drier areas or set into lines as many highly pigmented lipsticks do. It stays on all day and there is no need for lip liner it has perfect colour pay off on its own.


Airbourne Unicorn is described as 'Medium purple with a neon note. Hue as mysterious as the animal itself...'. This lipstick is a beautiful colour with blue undertones, it is a bit of a wilder shade and some people may not feel comfortable wearing it but I love this colour. It also makes your teeth appear whiter due to the blue, cool tones.

These two lipsticks are my new favourites and are perfect for the summer time, their only down fall is some slight staining it leaves on the lips but other than that they are well worth the money. Just be prepared some shades can be a bit 'in your face' but don't be scared to try and wear them!

Friday, 6 June 2014

Rimmel London Match Perfection Foundation Review


Recently I have been looking for a light weight foundation for summer, but BB creams just did not provide the coverage I wanted. This foundation is very light weight and creates a very effortless dewy skin finish but can still provide good coverage as well and can be built up if you are looking for a medium coverage. However due to its dewy finish people with oily skin may just want to avoid it as in some cases it can over power the skin and cause break outs. The texture of the foundation is light and very thin, it is a very liquid foundation and a little goes a long way. It is easy to remove using cleanser or make-up wipes. I have been using this for a week now and I haven't suffered any breakouts from this, though I do have dry skin and breakouts are rare but can be cause by very oily products. 

I am very fair skinned and struggle to find drugstore foundations that match my skin tone and don't have overly orange tones in, but this foundation truly is a perfect match for my skin. I use the shade '010 Light Porcelain' which is the lightest in the range and it compliments my skin tone without making me look washed out like some pale foundations do. 


Overall this foundation is ideal for summer it is easy to apply, personal I use the Real Techniques 'expert face brush', it provides moderate coverage and gives me my perfect summer glow. At £6.99 RRP this product is very affordable and is available in a wide range of shades. It also has 18SPF so does give protection in the sun and lasts for hours.

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