Product Empties & Products I Regret Buying No9

It's that time again, where I share with you a whole new round of product empties. Just lately I've been on a mission to finish up products that are half empty or I'm just not feeling anymore, so here's the lowdown on some loves and some regrets!

1. Aveeno Skin Relief  Shea Butter Moisturising Lotion

2. Imperial Leather Comforting Marshmallow Shower Gel

3. Elemis Pro-Radiance Cream Cleanser
4. Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

5. Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

6. Sephora Pearl Sleeping Mask

7. Sephora Pearl Sheet Mask

8. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Skin Protectant

9. Muji Thin Cotton Buds

10. CoLab Travel Dry Shampoo in London

11. Marc Jacobs Eau So Fresh Delight

12. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy La Fleur

13. Benefit Porefessional

14. Benefit Hervana Blusher

15. Bobbi Brown Long-wear Cream Shadow in Sandy Gold

16. Bobbi Brown Long-wear Gel Eyeliner in Black Ink

17. Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara

 

June Favourites 2015 - Beauty, Nails & Accessories

June Favourites 2015

Hey guys, Happy July! Gosh June has been a super quick and busy month for me, including some serious Wedding planning! June has been the month of mostly re-discoveries, so here goes my June Favourites.

What have been some of your favourites for June? Share them with me in the comments below or tweet me.

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Nectar

This is a rediscovery for me and is the perfect highlighter for Summer. I love these shimmer bricks as they are great multi-tasking compact, that come in so many beautiful colours and they give the cheeks the most beautiful glowy pop of colour.

Soap & Glory Archery

I reviewed this dual ended brow product from Soap & Glory a few months back and although the pencil end was a little too waxy and didn't have great staying power, I've really taken a shine to it over the past month. I love the pencil end as it gives a beautiful, natural finish to the brows and to make it last I use a couple of MAC eye shadows as brow powders over the top, which helps it stay put all day.

Revlon Lip Butter in Pink Lemonade

Lastly on the make-up front is this Revlon Lip Butter in Pink Lemonade. I love a wash of colour on the lips for Summer and this lip butter gives the most beautiful sheer coral sheen to the lips. Revlon Lip Butters are some of my favourite drugstore lipsticks as they are convenient for everyday and not to overpowering on the lips.

Bliss Lemon & Sage Body Scrub

Body Scrubs are an essential part of my weekly body routine and this month I have been loving this Lemon and Sage on from skincare brand Bliss. It's not to harsh on the skin and leaves my skin looking glowing and soft.

Bliss Lemon & Sage Body Butter

Staying on the Lemon and Sage theme, I have also been loving Bliss's Body Butter in the same scent. As you know my all time favourite body butters are The Body Shop ones, but as they are so thick I only tend to use them at night. This Bliss one moisturises just as well but can be used also as a day time moisturiser as it sinks in well and compliments the body scrub perfectly.

Nails Inc George Street & Essie French Affair

Now don't get me wrong I have been loving my brights this Summer, but sometimes I just fancy wearing a pretty nude and Nails Inc George Street is one of my favourite. I recently featured this in my NOTD post as I just love the way it makes your nails look polished. Essie French Affair has been another of my favourites that I have been wearing mostly on my toes. I love this colour with a tan as it's the most stunning lilac/pink pastel shade.

Periwinkle Bag Accessorize

Over the past six months I've been really into bags, this periwinkle cross over bag from accessorize has been my go to bag for June, I just love the colour and the fact it leaves your hands free too. It's also a decent size for such a small bag.

Sandals - Primark

I bought these sparkly looking sandals last year from Primark and have worn them constantly over the past moth. Not only are they beautiful and sparkly, they are comfy, affordable and go with any outfit.

Weekend Make-Up Look - FOTD



Face of the Day

Hey Guys, I hope everyone is having a lovely Summery weekend! Over the weekend I usually sport a more full face of make-up as I tend to be doing more things and I usually have a lot more time too. During the week my face of the day consists of a little concealer, bronzer, blush, a wash of eye shadow, minimal liner and a dash of mascara. Where as the weekend I like to experiment and play around with my more expensive make-up, so today I thought I would share with you my standard uniform make-up for the weekend.

What's one product you only wear on special occasions or at the weekend? Leave a comment down below or tweet me.

 I tend to start with my eyebrows, then eyes and onto face etc. so here's what I used for this look.
1. PRIME
Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin
Benefit Porefessional

2. BROWS
MAC Brow Pencil in Stud
Benefit Gimme Brow in Medium Deep
MAC Eye shadows in Concrete and Wedge
MAC Pro Conceal and Correct Palette in Light
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Silky Beige
MAC Clear Brow Gel

3. EYES
Maybelline Color Tattoo in On and On Bronze
Collection Eye Uncovered Nude Bronze Palette in Ember
Maybelline Gel Liner in Brown
MAC Eye Pencil in Stubborn Brown
Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara
Benefit Roller Lash

4. FACE
Revlon PhotoReady Foundation in Shell
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Silky Beige
NYC Bronzer in Sunny
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Nectar
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

5. LIPS
EOS Lip Balm in Lemon Drop
Revlon Lip Butter in Pink Lemonade

Project Pan - Cream Eyeshadow



Project Pan Cream Eyeshadows



Over the years I have discovered what I do and don't like when it comes to make-up products and following on from my last project pan post, cream eye shadows are next up on the list of make-up, that needs to be used up by the end of the year. Stay up to date with what I've used up from my project pan list, by subscribing to my channel for frequent product empties videos. I will also keep you updated in a future round-up project pan blog post too.

What is one make-up product you've fallen out of love with? Leave me a comment down below or tweet me.

 Cream eye shadows play a big part in my everyday make-up routine as they create the most wonderful base for shadows. I particularly like using a coloured eye shadow base as they really help intensify the shadows true colour. Currently I own both high end and drugstore cream shadows, but ever since Maybelline released their color tattoo range a few years ago, I haven't looked back, as they do the most fantastic range of colours, that have the best staying power and they don't cost the earth.

 

I currently have six cream eye shadows that I no longer feel the love for. Five out of the six are from high end brands, as for me, surprisingly they are just not as good as the more affordable Maybelline versions.

Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Shadow and Metallic Cream Shadow in Black Pearl, Opal, Pink Oyster and Sandy Gold

I own three metallic cream shadows from Bobbi Brown and although these look beautiful in the pot, they are not so great on the eyes, as they have this chunky glitter formula. Personally I find them hard to apply and the fall out throughout the day, makes you look like you've turned into the glitter fairy! I'm going to work with these as best as I can, to get them finished, but for future reference, they won't be me on my Pinterest Wish List anytime soon.

Sandy Gold is the only non metallic formula I own. This does have great staying power, as well as easy application, but again comparing these to the Maybelline ones, there is really no point on splurging on these, when Maybelline make an equally as good formula, for only £5!

NYX Eyeshadow Base with Pearl

 I reviewed this NYX Eyeshadow Base a few years back and at the time, I did really like this because of it's similarity to the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk. Although this is great base for any eye shadow, I do prefer the consistency of the jumbo pencil version, as it is that little big thicker. This is great if your more of a frequent colourful eye shadow wearer, but for me I do prefer more neutral colours on my eyes, along with a complimenting cream eye shadow base to go with it.

MAC Paint in Bare Canvas

Last but not least onto this MAC Paint in Bare Canvas. This I bought on a whim a good few years back when I was a fan of Kim Kardashian. I had seen her do a video on one of her famous looks with her make-up artist and of course I had to go out and buy everything she used, so I could get the look myself! But now I really can't wait to get rid of this paint, as it isn't the best eye shadow base I've used. The formula is more of a concealer consistency, that has a cream to powder finish and for me it doesn't intensify shadows as well as a pot cream eye shadow does. I have nearly used this up and unfortunately it won't be a re-purchase for me in the future.

April Favourites 2015 featuring Benefit, Bobbi Brown and Models Own

April Favourites

Another month has passed and oh my it's May already! I don't know about you but I'm ready for some Summer, it's been too long. April has been a month of discovering new products and today I am sharing with you some of the products that I have really taken a shine too.

What's been your go to makeup product for April? Leave me a comment down below or tweet me.

1. Organix Anti-Breakage Keratin Oil Shampoo & Conditioner
2. The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Body Butter
3. Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh
4. Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara
5. Benefit Roller Lash Mascara
6. Maybelline Sensational Lipstick in Power Peony
7. MUA Velvet Lip Lacquer in Aflush
8. Models Own Nail Polish in Lilac Icing
9. Jacket Earrings from Miss Selfridge and River Island
10. H&M Gym Leggings
11. Buff Bunny - Heidi Somers
Instagram - Buff Bunny

Project Pan - Cream Blush

Project Pan Cream Blush

I used to love a cream blush, as it always looked so pretty and natural on the cheeks, but the trouble I have these days, is it just doesn't stay on that well at all! Over the past few years I have collected a few cream blushes, but now I much prefer a powder formula because of the longevity and bendability factor. Because I have a few crème formulas, I'm on a mission now to use them all up, starting with my least favourite, MAC So Sweet, So Easy. So stay tuned and keep up to date with my project pan progress in my future Product Empties videos and blog posts.

What's one beauty product you can't wait to use up? Let me know in the comments below or tweet me.

MAC So Sweet, So Easy

NARS Orgasm

Bobbi Brown Pale Pink

MAC Ladyblush

 

 

Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara Review & Photos

Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara

Being a bit of a mascara fanatic, I'm always keen to discover new and innovative formula's. I had tried Bobbi Brown's Extreme Party Mascara years ago, but with so many other exciting mascara releases, I hadn't had the urge to test out any of the others from the collection. I received the Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara for Christmas and thought I would give it a go, so here's my thoughts.

What would you like me to review next from Bobbi Brown? leave your suggestions down below or tweet me!

Price
This retails for £22.50 for 6ml of mascara and is the most expensive out of the six mascaras Bobbi Brown offer. Compared to other high end mascara's, this is pretty steep for how much you get in the tube and would probably be the most I would pay for a premium brand mascara.

Packaging
The mascara is simply packaged in silver and boxed in the signature black Bobbi Brown branding. As you know I am a sucker for a catchy title and eye-catching packaging and unfortunately this mascara just doesn't do it for me, as it wouldn't catch my eye if I was walking past the display in a store.

Application
This Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye mascara claims to provide volume and definition, with a highly pigmented formula and unique brush. Upon application the brush instantly reminded me of the YSL Volume Effect Cils because of it's lovely full bristles and long neck. This helped instantly lengthen my lashes, without clumps to create a beautiful fluttery effect. I applied two coats.

 

Longevity
For me this lasted all day with out any transfer or smudging, which was great, considering my lashes where almost touching my brow bone.

Overall Thoughts
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I did love this mascara, especially the beautiful soft brush, it really helped lengthen my lashes from root to tip to create a natural fluttery effect. The only thing that let this mascara down was how little you receive for the price and the plain, unexciting packaging.

Overall I'm glad I found this mascara, as had I not received this as a gift, I probably would of never discovered this. In the future I will probably pair this with one of my others, as I do like a more dramatic, fuller lash, but if your after a natural looking, premium brand mascara, that provides volume and length, then this could be for you.

I award the Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara 3.9 out of 5

Four ways to update your make-up for Spring!

Update your makeup for Spring

With the warmer weather setting in, it's a great excuse to inject some colour into your make-up bag. Here's four simple ways to transition from Winter to Spring. What's your favourite make-up product to update your look for Spring? Leave a comment down below or tweet me.

L-R - MAC Blush in Peony Petal, Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Nectar, Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation & Stila All over Shimmer.

1. ADD A DEWY GLOW - Switch to a tinted moisturiser or lighter coverage foundation for the warmer months and if your feeling brave mix a little shimmer in with your foundation to create a beautiful dewy glow.

2. PRETTY CHEEKS - If your not into colour, then why not add a wash of colour to the cheeks instead. A pink blush can add a pop to any neutral make-up look or a wash of shimmer creates a healthy sheen to the cheeks.

L-R - MAC Eyeshadows in Aquadisia & Parfait Armour, NYX Eye/eyebrow Pencil in Aqua Shimmer, Milani Eye Pencil in Aqua & Urban Decay 24/7 liner in Ransom. 

3. A POP OF COLOUR - If your feeling brave then a small pop of colour to the eyes, can transform your look for Spring. I love using a coloured liner in the inner corner of the eye and adding a matching shadow on top to create a simple spring look.

Maybelline Sensational Lipstick in Power Peony & Revlon Lip Butter in Pink Lemonade

Tanya Burr Lip Gloss in Afternoon Tea & MAC Dazzleglass in Like Venus

4. PETAL LIPS - The quickest way to update your make-up for Spring is to add a pretty colour to the lips. If your daring try one of the Maybelline Rebel Boutique Lipsticks, my favourite is Power Peony or opt for a sheer lipstick or gloss instead.