When I was in the Kiko store recently, this particular shade really caught my eye. That, and the fact that the nail polishes were reduced to £1 from £3.90! What a bargain! I hadn’t used the Kiko nail polishes before, so I had no idea whether or not it would be any good. Well, after using this polish, I can say that they are amazing! Colour, shine and reasonable wear time (about 3 days for this shade), all for only £1.
If you are a fan of the Urban Decay Moondust eyeshadow singles or if you have always fancied trying them, then the new Urban Decay Moondust Eyeshadow Palette could be right up your street. Eight eyeshadows which contain the perfect mix of colour, pigment and sparkle – what’s not to love? The good news is that this palette is permanent, so you can take your time in considering if it is a must-buy for you (it was for me!).
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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!
I am a huge fan of the Urban Decay Vice palettes, as they usually contain a fantastic range of colours and finishes. So when I found out they were releasing a new palette as part of their 20th anniversary, I was super excited! The palette is currently exclusively available from Debenhams and the official Urban Decay webpage in the UK, giving us a chance to sample the delights of past and present must-have Urban Decay shades.
The Urban Decay XX Vice Ltd Reloaded Palette contains 20 eyeshadows spanning their history, including vintage shades back from Urban Decay’s early days, must-haves from their current collection and completely new shades. The vintage shades in this palette bring back a lot of memories for me, as I remember purchasing some of them in my student days. Goldmine was my very first Urban Decay purchase, swiftly followed by Midnight Cowboy and Hot Pants. What better way to try out some past much-loved shades and to experience must-haves from the current range?
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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)
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!
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!!
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.
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.
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.
Make-Up By Saira Lee 