Sleek 3 blushes Palette:Review and swatches

Hello everyone! So last week when I was in Superdrug I told myself that I didn't need any more makeup but then I saw this little sleek gem and caved in.I mean look how cute the packaging is alone?!.After struggling to pick which shade of  ''Blush by 3'' Palettes I wanted I decided on ''Pink lemonade'' as it has a nice range of light/medium pinks which are great for natural makeup looks and can also easily be built up to create a more dramatic cheek look.

Usually I only wear high-end blushers (My favourite being sugar bomb by Benefit) So I really was shocked by how good the quality of these blushes are considering ''Sleek'' is a drugstore/cheap makeup brand. The 1st and 3rd blush (as shown from left to right above) are powder blushes and very pigmented and give a lovely pink shimmery tone to the cheeks. The 1st powder blush is a very light pink so is perfect to wear for a natural look to make your face look healthy and glow. The 3rd blush shade is a peachy pink so looks good when blended in with a shimmery bronzer to help your face look more tanned. The middle so second blush is a cream blush and is a dark pink shade. It is a very strong colour so a little bit really does go a long way when blended properly.The cream blush dries to be very matte and is perfect for a more dramatic makeup look.

The swatches

(Colours from left to right as shown above in the previous photos)

 

Hope you liked this post!

 

What's your favourite blush or Sleek product?

xo

 

 

 

Barry M silk collection

 

From left to right

1)Mist

2)Truffle

3)Blossom

 

I was extremely excited when I popped into my local Superdrug store the other day and found these new Barry M ''Silk collection'' nail varnishes as silky nails are my all time favourite and Barry M Is just Barry M need I say more.

 

These polishes have become my summer go-to nail varnishes as they are such lovely pastel colours what are just so summer suitable. The polish is basically what it says on the tin as when they are fully dry the polish is a lovely silky smooth texture that doesn't chip or smudge at all.The only thing I would say about this polish is that it requires more than one coat as it paints on in quite thin layers but it dry's very quickly so isn't too time consuming and makes the polish last longer anyway.

 

I hope you liked this post! what's your summer go-to nail polish?

 

P.s-My blog has a very cute new layout (If I do say so myself;) Due to the lovely Kira re-designing it for me! You can find her blog here: http://kirabassett.blogspot.co.uk/

 

Thanks for reading xo

 

Essence:French Manicure

I love French manicures to death but unfortunately due to work and my hate for false nails I can never usually have one. As of this I was super excited when I spotted the new Essence makeup counter in Wilkinson's the other day and found these products which were perfect for creating my own French manicure at home. Now considering I was only looking for a cheap and temporary alternative for a French manicure im very impressed with these little products. The Gel look top coat make,feel and look like a professional, Glossy, gel coat over my nails and prevent chipping. I will definitely be using it a lot just normally over my coloured nail varnishes to make them last longer and look glossier. Secondly I got the Tip painter in natural white. Now this really wont be for everyone as it requires a lot of patience and a steady hand but I really liked using it as it gave me a really professional tip which was a very nice white which didn't look too artificial like the bright white would have. The brush was incredibly thin and pointed which made applying the colour to the tip easy which also gave me a very neat nail.I also spotted tip guides at the makeup counter which will make painting the tips a lot easier, quicker and neater but I was feeling brave and did my nails without.

 

Thanks for reading,Hope you liked it :)

xo

Benefit Sugarbomb Blusher review

The other day I was in Oxford street and happened to pop into John Lewis (the store haha).So obviously I couldn't just walk past the makeup counters? I mean they were practically calling my name!.I went straight up to the benefit makeup counter and knew exactly what I wanted,a blusher!.

There was about 5 different blushers available though so the lovely male makeup assistant helped me to decide by showing me how they turn out on the skin and the effect each one is supposed to give.After a lot of debates in my head I settled for the "sugar bomb" blusher as it is aimed at giving a natural blush and it has been voted ''The uk's no1 blusher'' im not sure by who,what or where but its cool by me.

I was so excitied to try this out when I got home and I was not at all disappointed!.I have quite tanned olive skin so the blusher really gives me a glow and helps to enhance my tan more naturally than a  bronzer and turns out a lovely peachey pink colour on the skin when you blend all four colour together.It is very pigminted and glittery (but not so much I look like a peach disco ball) so it gives a lovely glow effect and lasts hours so I don't have to keep reapplying inbetween lessons,horray!.

I would fully recommend buying this blusher but the only advice that I would give is that the brush that it comes with is not very effective and does not give a good coverage which disappointed me at first but then I used my real techniques blush brush and trust me these products are a dream team!.Also the blush is easier to put on with a layer of moisturiser or foundation as it stays put easier and for longer.Also as I am quite tanned I have to put quite a lot of it on so you can notice it but that is the same for all blushers so im not complaining.

I also really love the packaging as it is really pretty and the box makes it easier to carry around eg in a handbag and protects it from chipping or breaking up.Also I love the little mirror inside the box as if you don't have time to look in a proper mirror to redo your makeup you can just redo it wherever you are.

Although this blusher is very pricey at £23 it is worth the money and I will most definately be repurchasing this blusher in the future!

I hope this review has possibly helped!

Have you bought any good blushers recently?
xo

Lauren Conrad Style;book review

This book is exactly what is says on the tin; its about style, fashion and beauty. I absolutely love this book so much it is definitely one of my favourites so I just felt the need to share it.My first question when I picked this book up from the shelf was ''who is Lauren Conrad?'' well she is a star from the TV series the hills, A magazine editor and also a designer of a line of clothes so she knows exactly what she is talking about in this book. This book contains lots of fabulous lists and routines for example she shares her routine of changing day makeup into nigh time makeup in less than 10 minutes and lists of what items to pack for various types of vacations. Also this book is perfect for if you are looking to brighten up or refresh your wardrobe as it has lists of basic wardrobe essentials and handy hints on how to customise your clothes. They are only a few of the handy and fabulous things that feature in this book. It is completely packed with great style tips.This book is such a good read if you love fashion so I strongly recommend it!

Thanks for reading

xx