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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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My top skincare products
Skincare for dry skin Let’s take it back to basics with some great skincare. The best makeup looks are always when applied on good healthy skin! If you want to find out more about my skincare routine be sure to check it out here! Face Washes and Scrubs For dry skin chemical scrubs are often better, more effective and still gentler on dry skin which is prone to damage. Once a week or so I like to use No7 Energising Face Scrub which energises the skin without being overly harsh! It’s officially a “male” product but there is no reason a female can’t use it too! Toner Superdrug’s Naturally Radiant…
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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…
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Holo Taco Christmas Collection
The perfect glitters for winter Holo Taco Christmas 2021 Collection features 6 beautiful glitters perfect for the winter season. Holo Taco polishes have a wide range of finishes and colours and these feature holo glitters in three sizes for the ultimate sparkle. These seasonal Christmas Glitters are back were back last year for one last festive treat. After Christmas 2023 these beautiful glitters were retired! Holo Taco Christmas Collection Polish Review I have recently been swatching the beautiful Christmas collection from Holo Taco which is 6 glitter polishes full of holo and coloured glitter. This was originally released for Christmas 2021 but is being released this “holo-day” season too (however…
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Nail Polish: Best top coats and base coats
My recommendations for the best manicures Top coats and base coats are key to a great manicure. Even the fanciest polish wont last without a top coat or look right if not prepared with the correct base. Find below my favourite-and also least favourite-top coats and base coats for nail polish which I will update regularly as I use new products. Also feel free to share your favourites or products you would like me to trial in the comments below! Top coat nail polish Top coat is designed to be worn over nail polish to protect the polish and any nail art etc. You can wear these straight over nails…
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Which is the best nail glue to use for press on nails?
Check out my reviews and experiences of different press on nail glues Nail glue can vary a lot between product and brand. When it comes to press on nails its important to pick the right glue product for attaching them to your nails. I am now offering a range of custom press on nails and as part of that want to find the best product to attach these that I can feel confident recommending. Nail glue, which is the best for you? If you only want them on for a single event you may find sticky tabs are your best option. Easy to apply, and reapply, with these its likely…
