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Gift Guide
The perfect present ideas for the makeup enthusiast These gift guide suggestions make for the perfect presents for any occasion, whether it is a Birthday, Christmas or even just a little treat! The links below are mainly aimed at a UK shopping audience but obviously, some links will work internationally as will the ideas. Happy shopping! Makeup Gift Guide Nail Gift Guide Skincare Gift Guide
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The Best in Highlighter, Setting and Primer
Mini makeup reviews to help you pick the best products Highlighter, setting and primer products are a super important part of your makeup routine. Adding that finishing touch and helping all that hard work stay in place. The correct products can make or break a look. Highlighter, setting and primer products Highlighter Revolution Vanilla Frosting 4/5 This has a lovely pink tone and shimmer which is very flattering. As part of the doughnut collection it is also vanilla scented (the packaging not the product). Grøn Highlighting Powder in Golden Amber 4/5 A little goes a long way with this. Apply lightly and you get a beautiful golden highlight. Apply too…
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The Best in Eyeshadows, Eyeliner, Mascaras and Eyebrows
Reviews of eye makeup The Eye makeup category consists of various products including eyeshadows, eyeliners, mascaras and eyebrow products. The eyes are the windows to the soul so how you frame them with makeup can make a lot of difference to your look. Eyeshadow Palettes New Eyeshadow Palettes are released all the time. Big Beauty Brands know the appeal of small coloured squares on beauty enthusiasts. Different colour ways, different finishes, effects or textures might be all it takes to make you hand over your wallet. But alot of palettes can be design over substance. Whilst it is fun to have a wide range of eye colours to play with…
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Top tips to improve your beauty habits for the planet and your wallet!
Improve your beauty habits Looking for some top tips to improve your beauty habits for the better? It’s not easy being green. It’s very easy to get sucked into beauty purchases and habits without thinking about it. This can lead to products being piled up and a hole burnt through your wallet. If you are after some top tips to improve your habits check out my list below and be sure to comment your own! If you want help to make real long-term change be sure to check out my resolution post where I break down making change manageable. Tips to improve your beauty habits for the planet and your…
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Makeup Brush Collection
What is your product weakness? Eyeshadow palettes? Nail polish? Mine is makeup brushes! They are the purchase that I can always validate-they don’t go off, they are so cute and its always useful to have more! Here are a few from my collection! Eco Tools Brushes Eco Tools have produced some of my favourite brushes ever and this is what I recommend to anyone in need of a good makeup brush! Here are two different sets a full face set with holder and a specialised blending set with the blue metal ferrule (on the left). Any Eco Tool brush I’ve picked up has been amazing so definitely these are a…
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Pride Month: Rainbow Makeup
Happy Pride Month! It’s time to show some Pride and let your true flag fly. This is a safe and inclusive place for everyone, makeup and nail art can truly be for anyone. But whilst its fun to get in the spirit and wear a rainbow its important to remember to not let rainbow-washed brands confuse you into consumerism (when they don’t really support charities doing important work) and remember why Pride started and how we as a planet, and a species have so far to go still! What is Pride Month? For more than the last 50 years Pride Month, June, has been a month to celebrate the LGBTQ+…
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Freedom Makeup Far Away Lipstick Collection
Lipstick from a Galaxy Far Far Away Inspired by the Star Wars Universe, The Far Away Lipstick collection is a beautiful set of coloured lipsticks. There is still time for one last This is The May post! If you have missed my previous Star Wars month posts I have covered Star Wars Nail Art Ideas and Women of Star Wars Inspired Makeup. Far Away Lipstick Collection Here are some shots of the beautiful Freedom Makeup Far Away Lipstick Collection. Styled and named after the Star Wars saga, In order, we have… Sith, Storm Trooper, Sky-Walker, Space Luxe and Far Away. What are the lipstick shades? Sith. A black which can…
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A review of Barry M Cosmetics Fixing and Setting Spray
A Barry M setting spray can be a great drugstore purchase to add to your makeup routine. But with so many to choose from how will you know which to get? Why use a setting spray? I used to be quite against make-up fixing sprays as their main ingredient is water and most used to cost a ridiculous price. However these three from Barry M-an ethical brand with vegan products-have a great price point and work perfectly. I actually really love and recommend these setting sprays! Obviously a setting spray can not change the quality of the makeup or makeup application but they can help it to last longer and,…
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The Original Unicorn Brushes from Unicorn Cosmetics
Makeup Brush Review How beautiful are these cruelty-free unicorn brushes from Unicorn Cosmetics? These are the 2nd Edition (now mint green) of their original set. I love them! 😍 Well worth every penny, each brush is perfect for its job and a joy to use. (Pictures are taken pre-use!). Each set comes with a card explaining each brush which makes them accessible for all as it explains the use, and effectively reason, for each brush in the large collection! Do the unicorn brushes last? My set was purchased as a present from a friend who had had the original set (purchased by me) for 2 years previously and still loved(s) them…
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Studio London, A Review of Superdrug’s Eye and Face palette
A quality review of a multipurpose palette from Superdrug Studio London is a makeup brand within the Superdrug family. I can not resist something glittery so when I saw Superdrug’s glittery gold eye and face palette on sale at £9, and vegan too. I had to give it a go! Review of Studio London Palette Here I give you a full make-up look using this palette. I’ll give you a run down of everything I thought, these are my personal opinions and relate my own skin types and tone. (I personally have dark blonde hair and pale skin with a yellowy olive tone) Face and base The makeup set has…
