February Favourites

 

Hi Ladies, today I am sharing my favourite products from the month of February. It has been a great month for me; I recently just returned home from a skiing trip with my friends, where I had the time of my life. But I am glad its March, as on the 23rd, I am going to see One Direction concert. Anyway, onto the products...

 

Garnier Moisture Match for Oily to Combination Skin Moisturiser

I bought this on a whim in Superdrug when it was on offer; and I'm so glad I did. I am planning on doing a full review on it soon. It is a very light, mattifying day time lotion that is oil free. When I apply it, I always feel as though my skin looks really great. It is a mattifying product so it has that kind of 'grainy' feel on the skin, but that soon disappears, leaving you with a lovely shin free complexion. I have been using other products in conjunction with this, and I have really found that my skin doesn't get as oily throughout the day.

 

Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait

I got this on a 3 for 2 offer in Boots, and have worn it nearly every day since. It is a really pretty peachy colour with gold shimmer- perfect for the Spring Time. I love wearing peach/coral colours, as I find they compliment my skin tone well.

 

Philosophy Hope in a Jar Moisturiser

I bought this just after Christmas, when it was on sale. I had heard very mixed reviews on it and you are either going to love it or hate it. And I love it! I can see why some people may be put off as the 'herbal' scent it very over powering, and I must say I'm not a massive fan; but you don't smell it for long. (It actually smells very similar to Lush Dream Cream). It is super light and easily absorbed and I just love using it before I go to bed!

 

Maybelline The Rocket Mascara

Its not secret that Maybelline Mascaras are probably the best loved high street mascaras, and this one is no exception. I'm not sure whether I like it more than the Falsies, but it gives volume and length which is everything I look for in a mascara!

 

Revlon Colourstay Foundation

Again, I wont talk too much about this, as I am planning a review, but I am currently LOVING this foundation! It makes my skin look perfect. It has great coverage, but is not thick and cakey. It is the perfect shade for my skin, and really does stay on all day!

 

Maybelline 24H Gel Eyeliner







I wrote a review of this last year which you can find here. I have been wearing this everyday. Just a thin line on my top lashes in the day, and winging it out for a more dramatic night time look. I apply it with my Real Techniques Liner Brush, and find it really easy now to create the perfect flick. I guess practise really does make perfect!

 

Sleek Brow Kit

Since the new year, I have filled in my eyebrows every day with this product. I have a full review here. Filling in your brows really does finish off the makeup and without them filled in, my face feels bare! I love the natural look you ca achieve with this set, and is a great dupe and cheaper alternative to Benefits Brow Zings.

 

I hope you've enjoyed reading this post. What are your favourite products of the month?

 

Eleanor

xxx



FOTD | The Power of Love

Last Saturday Night, my sister and I performed for our annual village talent show. I accompanied my sister on the piano whilst she sang Gabrielle Aplin The Power Of Love. I took a few pictures of my makeup on the night so I could share it with you!

 

 

 

 

Face:

 

Benefit That Gal Primer

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation

Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural

MAC Buff Powder Blush

NYC Soft Skin Bronzer

MAC Soft N Gentle Mineralize Skinfinish

 

Eyes:

 

MUA Professional Eye Primer

NYX Pure Gold Jumbo Eye Pencil

Urban Decay Half Baked Eyeshadow (all over lid)

Sleek Sparkle 2 Palette Illusion Eyeshadow (crease)

Urban Decay Foxy Eyeshadow (brow bone)

Urban Decay Booty Call Eyeshadow (inner corner)

Rimmel Nude Kohl Eyeliner

Maybelline Gel Eyeliner

Maybelline Falsies Mascara

 

Lips:

 

MAC Creme Cup Lipstick

 

♥

 

 



Sleek Sparkle 2 Palette | Review & Swatches!

Whilst at the Clothes Show Live, I knew I wanted to go to the Sleek stall and purchase the Sparkle 2 Palette. I have been on the hunt for something exactly like this, to create festive eye makeup looks!

This palette is limited edition, so if you like what you see, make sure you buy it soon!

 

 

 

 

You can see from the pictures above, a beautiful array of shades are included in the palette. All of them contain a lot of shimmer; so if you prefer matte eyeshadows, I would stay clear! All of the eyeshadows are insanely pigmented- it is such amazing quality for the price! I wore a combination of colours tonight, (side note: I went out to my local night club to see Union J play, and then met them! They were sooo lovely!) I used Chocolate Penny and Festive, and it made a beautiful Christmassy eyeshadow look. I am planning on putting a few looks together using this palette?

 

Overall, I adore it, and cant wait to use it more and more over the festive period! It retails at £7.99, which equates to about 65p an eyeshadow!! (And in my opinion, they challenge MAC quality!)

 

♥

 



Review: Sleek Brow Kit in Dark

Filling in my brows has always been something that I have shied away from a little. After watching Desperate Scousewives, I defiantly didn't want to be left with a scousebrow at the end!! A few months ago, I began filling them in with the matte brow shade in Benefits Big Beautiful Eyes and that was fine for a while, but I had always wanted something that was more suited to eyebrows. (i.e Sleek Brow Kit of Benefit Brow Zings).

With Benefit Brow Zings being a little more on the pricey side, I opted for the Sleek Brow Kit.

This kit looks almost identical to Benefit Brow Zings- the only real difference being Benefit cater for three shades; light/medium/dark whereas Sleek only have two, light/dark.

As the name would suggest, the packaging is very 'sleek' with sturdy black packaging it is the sort of product that you are happy to have displayed on your dressing table.

As you can see from the pictures above, the kit contains a wax and a powder, both to perfect your brows.

Instructions

Use the pigmented wax to define and shape the brows using the angled brush. Then, set the colour with setting powder using the blending brush.

Personally, I don't use the brushes in the kit, I like to use my Ecotools Angled Brush to apply both the wax and the powder, and I find that works really well for me.

Pigmentation

The wax is really pigmented. You only need to dab the brush very lightly in the wax, and you have enough to fill in over half your brow. The powder is just as good, but I find that it is a tiny bit lighter than the wax, so you cant see it, but it does set the wax, and gives the brows a more natural than waxy look.

You can see, that you still keep your natural shape, and they don't look like they are 'drawn on'.

I really like the the way my brows look, and I feel as though my makeup feels complete with my brows filled in. It is a little dramatic for just being around the house, but if I am going out, I will defiantly be filling them in!

Price

This kit is now priced at £8.49. It used to be £7.99, but I think I can live with the extra 50p! It is reasonably priced when compared to the like of Brow Zings, which is £22.50; and I have used Brow Zings before, and there really isn't much of a difference!

Have you tried the Sleek Brow Kit?

Eleanor

xox



My Week in Photos #2

Received my free Clearsil Perfectawash to review

Picked my retainer up

Received L'Oreal Paris Ever Sleek Shampoo and Conditioner to review

Wrapped Mum's Mother's Day presents

Me on a good day!

Mum brought us Breaking Dawn to watch on Saturday Night

Got a few bits, top from Newlook- ended up paying £1 for it because of vouchers, and a Suzy Smith studded wallet in TKMaxx for £3!

Mum's amazing Thai Curry

And her amazing Chocolate Mouse!

On Mother's Day, we watched Ferris Bueller's Day Off

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xox