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Aug 21 2016

Kiko High Pigment Wet and Dry Eyeshadows in shades 20 and 24

 

Kiko High Pigment Eyeshadows in 20 Pearly Tangerine (left) and 4 Pearly Violet (right)

Kiko High Pigment Wet and Dry Eyeshadows in 20 Pearly Tangerine (left) and 24 Pearly Violet (right)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have been enjoying using my High Pigment Wet and Dry Eyeshadow in 84 Pearly Green (click here to read more about this shade) and so I picked up two more shades to try out when I was in store recently.  There is a good selection of colours in the High Pigment Wet and Dry Eyeshadow range and these two shades caught my eye.  I love orange and purple eyeshadows and these two products had micro sparkle through them, making them extra pretty.  I just couldn’t resist trying them out!

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Aug 12 2016

Sneak Peak: New Urban Decay Eyeshadow Palettes!

 

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UD XX Vice Ltd Reloaded Palette (on left, in box), UD Moondust Palette (on right, in box)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Urban Decay recently launched two new palettes in the UK: the Urban Decay XX Vice Ltd Reloaded Palette and the Urban Decay Moondust Palette.  Very exciting!

The XX Vice Ltd Reloaded Palette is limited edition and exclusively available in Debenhams in the UK.  If you are interested, I would suggest grabbing it while you can!

The Moondust Palette will be part of the permanent UD line-up.  It is selling out quickly, though (I had to order it online as it was sold out in store), so it is worth snapping up if you want it now.

Update: click here to read my post on the XX Vice Ltd Reloaded Palette for more information, photos and swatches.  Click here to get ideas for combinations using this palette.

Update: click here to read my post on the Moondust Eyeshadow Palette for more information, photos and swatches.  Click here to get ideas for combinations using this palette.

Here’s a sneak peek photo of what both palettes look like inside:

UD Moondust Palette (left), UD XX Vice Ltd Reloaded Palette (right)

UD Moondust Palette (left), UD XX Vice Ltd Reloaded Palette (right)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aug 12 2016

My Holiday Make-up Bag

 

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When I’m on holiday, I like my make-up to be effortless and easy.  I like to look polished and nicely presented but I don’t want to have to spend much time getting ready.  When I’m visiting warmer climates, I also like my make-up to be very light and fresh; I prefer not to have much on my face at all.  Over the years, I’ve managed to whittle down my holiday make-up bag to those products that I know I will use.

I thought it would be fun to do a post featuring those products, as I know how hard it can be to leave products behind when you are a make-up lover! This post features my favourite face, eye and lip products for taking on holiday.

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Aug 2 2016

Charlotte Tilbury: Instant Look in a Palette

 

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I’ve been reading a lot about Charlotte Tilbury products recently and really fancied trying them out.  They are very pricey, though, and so I’ve held off buying any of the individual products.  The ‘Instant Look in a Palette’, though, really caught my interest as it contains smaller versions of some of Charlotte Tilbury’s most popular products – all in one handy travel-sized palette.

The palette is intended to give you just as it says in the name – an ‘Instant Look in a Palette: 5 Minute Face on the Go’.  This product is designed for women who just want a quick and easy way to look polished and naturally beautiful.  So an ‘Instant Look’ and a range of Charlotte Tilbury’s products in one palette – sounds good to me!

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Jul 27 2016

Kiko Water Eyeshadows

 

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Kiko Water Eyeshadows in Nos 210, 212, 219 and 221. Kiko Creamy Colour Comfort Lipliner in 312 and Smart Lip Pencil in 707 (click here to read about the lip products)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I recently posted about some new make-up purchases from Kiko, one of them being from their Water Eyeshadow range (click here to read the post).  I thought it would be fun to do a separate post just on the Kiko Water Eyeshadows, as I really love this particular product.

I have four Water Eyeshadows which are featured in this post: 219 Flamingo Pink (also featured here), 212 Emerald Green, 210 Golden Spring Green and 221 Cyclamen.

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Jul 10 2016

The Cosmetics Company Store: MAC Goodies!

 

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Left to Right: MAC Huggable Glass in ‘Love Buzz’, MAC Dazzleshadow in ‘Can’t Stop, ‘Won’t Stop’, MAC Eyeshadow Pot in ‘Wow Factor’, MAC Dazzleshadow in ‘Say It Isn’t So’, MAC Paintpot in ‘Nice Composure’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I visited the Livingston Designer Retail Outlet a couple of weeks ago and was incredibly excited to see that there is now a ‘Cosmetic Company Store’ there!!! If you live in the USA, you may have seen The Cosmetic Company Stores.  This store is the first of its kind in Scotland (yaaaaay!) and so I was thrilled to see there is now one within driving distance for me.

The CCS sells premium brand make-up at reduced prices.  The brands that I spotted on my visit were MAC, Clinique, Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder, Smashbox and Bumble and Bumble.   The products are genuine and there is nothing wrong with them.  They tend to be those from limited edition ranges, surplus stock from existing ranges and shades which are being phased out by the make-up brands.

I picked up five different MAC goodies while I was in the store (read on to see what I picked up).  I think I may have to go back in a few months again and see what new stock they have in!!

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Jul 5 2016

Get Glowy With Too Faced Sweethearts Bronzer

 

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Too Faced Sweethearts Bronzer in Sweet Tea

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you looking for a product which gives a gorgeous glow, is multi-purpose and presented beautifully? If so, look no further than the Too Faced Sweethearts collection.  The Sweethearts range includes the Sweet Tea Bronzer and four boxed blushers, all which come beautifully packaged.  You can read my post on the Sweethearts blusher in ‘Sparkling Bellini’ here.

I recently purchased the Too Faced Sweethearts Bronzer in Sweet Tea and I absolutely love it.  Functional, glowy and also stylishly presented – what’s not to love?! This product is fantastic if you want something which gives you a sun-kissed finish and also looks wonderful on your dressing table.  It is also wonderful as a gift, in that it comes beautifully presented in the outer box and the inner packaging.

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Jul 3 2016

Maybelline Colour Drama Velvet Lip Pencil in Fab Orange

 

Maybelline Colour Drama ~Velvet Lip Pencil in 410 Fab Orange

Maybelline Colour Drama Velvet Lip Pencil in 410 Fab Orange

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today, I am going to introduce you to a recent find of mine: Maybelline Colour Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencil in 410 Fab Orange.  The Maybelline Lip Pencils are a great all-in-one product, as you can use them to both line and colour the lips.  They are also handbag friendly and cost only £4.99, making them a fantastic option if you are on the go and looking for a quick (and cheap) way of wearing lip colour.

Looking for more inspiration, tips or techniques for wearing red-based lip colours? If so, you might like other articles and products featured as part of the ‘All About Red Lips’ series.

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Jul 1 2016

Kiko Make-Up: Eyeshadows and Lip Liners

 

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Left to Right: High Pigment Wet and Dry Eyeshadow (84), Water Eyeshadow (219), Smart Lip Pencil (707), Creamy Colour Comfort Lip Liner (312)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I recently discovered that there is now a Kiko make-up shop in Glasgow city centre.  I’ve only been in a Kiko store once before (when I was visiting Mallorca) and picked up a few of their Water eyeshadows.  I really loved the make-up – based on its range, quality and affordability – and so I was very excited to see we now have a store in Glasgow!

There are tonnes of products to choose from in store, including make-up, nail care, skin care and beauty tools.  I’ve been in a couple of times since the store opened and picked up two eyeshadows and two lipliners.

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Jun 25 2016

Real Techniques Brush Cleansing Palette

 

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Real Techniques Cleansing Palette

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaning brushes is one of the least favourite parts of my make-up routine.  Finding something that makes it that little bit easier – and quicker – is always welcome.  I recently picked up the Real Techniques Brush Cleansing Palette and think it is a fantastic little tool for helping me to deep clean my brushes quickly and effortlessly.

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