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The Best Lipsticks and Lip Gloss
Lipstick product reviews Mini lipstick product reviews to help you find the best lipsticks for your lips. Although often forgotten as a step in a daily makeup routine lip colour can really change a look and create a flattering finish. Go Bold Going bold with a lip colour is a really fun step in your makeup routine. It can also be super flattering. As people age the edges of their lips become less defined and the natural pigment can fade. Lipstick can combat this to create a youthful finish Top tips for your best lipstick application ever 1. Lip Liner First, don’t skip the lip liner. Use this to line…
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The Best Skincare Products Reviews
Skincare Product Reviews Mini Skin Care product reviews to help you find the best skin care products around. Skincare steps We all know the classic steps of a good skincare routine- cleanse, tone and moisturise-but there are plenty more steps and products you can include in your routine. If you want to. Skincare products, like makeup, are subjective and dependant on the individual. I have sensitive, dry skin so these reviews are tailored to that. Best Skincare Products-Cleanse Revolution Salicylic Acid Daily Facial Cleanser 3/5 This “targeted strength” facial cleaner is said to “encourage a clearer complexion”. Whilst I haven’t noticed a clearer complexion I don’t use the product every day…
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My top skincare products for dry skin
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. This is instead of a physical scrub with hard pieces in. 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…
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The best in Foundation, Powder and Concealer
Mini makeup reviews to help you pick the best products Foundation, Powder and Concealer products are the main base products of a makeup routine. That is why it is important to pick the best products for your skin. Foundation, Powder and Concealer Products Foundation Foundation products have so many options including a range of formulas (ie cream, liquid etc) and coverage (full, medium, light etc). There are also specific options for dry skin vs oily skin. Below are my mini reviews for dry skin type mainly but also based on using some of the products professionally. Revolution Pro Full Coverage Camouflage Foundation 4/5 This foundation is great for dry skin, it…
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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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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…
