£10 Makeup Challenge!

The £10 makeup challenge. This can be quite a tricky task - making up your whole face, using a limited amount of money.

All of the makeup i used, is from Poundland's Make Up Gallery Range (excluding falsies, but these were from Poundland too!). Of course i would go to the place where you can get ten items for your money, rather than popping into Boots or Superdrug and only being able to get 5 or 6. I wanted to try out everything possible, without skipping any steps i would usually do!

My general go-to makeup look involves:

• Foundation
• Concealer
• Eyebrows
• Eyeshadows
• Eyeliner
• Mascara
• Lipstick or gloss
• Bronze or blush
• Highlight

I managed to get a product that can be used for all of these categories. Plus i even added in some sneaky false lashes. I tried to pick up products that can be 'multi use' so i could try out even more items. * I tested all of these products for at least 1 week after the challenge to test out the longevity *

STEP 1: Foundation Total spent: £1

I'm pale. Really pale. I do not like the sun, or particularly going outdoors! So my skin tends to stay a looking like a milk bottle all year round. I also have quite pink toned skin, meaning a need a yellow foundation to balance this out.

I picked up the 'Gorgeous Flawless' Foundation in the shade Ivory. This foundation is supposed to be long wearing, matte and has UVA sun protection filters within, which is pretty good.

The texture of the foundation is almost mousse like, definitely not runny or drippy whatsoever. I applied this all over my face, and was quite impressed! The coverage of this foundation is light/medium, depending on how much you wear.  I have dry skin, and even though it was matte it didn't sink into any of my dry areas! It applied evenly and did not feel sticky on my face. 

The colour however was still a little dark for my pale pale skin, so i just blended it out quite well. It made me look slightly more tanned than usual, yet i didn't look ridiculous. This foundation lasted a good 10 hours without much colour fade or patchiness.

I am fairly impressed with this foundation, and will continue to use the rest of the bottle. I would like it if in the future lighter shades would be released! I have definitely used worst foundations that cost almost 7 times the price of this one!

STEP 2: Concealer Total spent: £2

If i am being honest about this concealer, i was dubious! I haven't picked up a stick concealer since 2008 (W7 famous Tea Tree concealer, great for the traditional 'concealer lips' look) and much prefer liquid or cream concealers. 

I was pleasantly surprised! 

I picked up the 'Hide and Chic' Concealer in the shade Ivory. This concealer is a natural coverage product.

I really did like this product. The concealer was creamy and hydrating without looking oily. I have dry skin, and did not need to apply pressed powder to set it down! It is definitely more 'natural coverage' than liquid concealers, however it still managed to cover the purple rings under my eyes and evened out my skin.

This concealer blended out really nicely, as it's really nice and creamy. and didn't crease throughout the day.

STEP 3: Brows Total spent: £3

Brows are hard to get right, and they are a step i cannot go without in my makeup routine!

I used the 'Take a Brow' Eye Pencil in the shade Blonde, as my brows are both warm toned blonde, and ashy brown - meaning it's very difficult to find a good match.

I have to say, the product names and packaging are very sleek and pretty!

When applying this product i immediately noticed it was very waxy. This made it a little hard to fill in my thick haired brows! My eyebrows felt quite sticky after using this, however as it was so waxy it set my eyebrows in place all day - they didn't budge!

The colour however was very nice. I'm not sure if it's 'blonde' enough for platinum haired buyers, however it matched my hairs perfectly, even better than the Anastasia Beverly Hills products, and they have alot of colours available.

I have actually continued to use this product (yes i like to get the most out of my things!) and instead of using it to fill my brows, I've been using it to set them at the end of my brow routine, and correct any colours that don't match my hairs.

STEP 4: Eyeshadows Total spent: £5

Typing this blogpost, i have been most excited to get to the shadows, there's no need for long lengthy explanations: i love these so much!

With good pigmentation, staying power and colours these eyeshadows are great for £1! I used 'White Frost' and 'Cappucino' for this look however also picked up some other colours to use outside of this challenge.

White Frost

Cappucino

I created a 'natural glam' look using these shadows, and used the Hide and Chic concealer to prime my lids beforehand. With this combination the shadows lasted a good 7 hours without budging.

My photogenic eye out of the two, and my UNphotogenic brow eeek.

STEP 5: Eyeliner Total spent: £6

I'm not going to ramble on about this, so if you would like to read a full length description of this liner, here's my blog post on it: eyeliner review

(Side note, its AMAZING)

This liner really added a glam factor to my look. Eyes are my favourite part of any makeup look, so it was important to me that i could get alot of eye products, without wasting the £10 and having none left for face makeup!

STEP 6: Mascara Total spent: £7

I picked up the 'Never Ending Story' Lengthening Mascara in the shade Black, however i wish i picked up the Carbon Black shade.

The wand is fairly big, yet not too chunky, so you don't have those 'poke yourself in the eye' incidents!

I found this mascara to be very natural looking. It definitely added length and colour to my lashes, but wasn't particularly dramatic. I would like to try the Voluminous Mascara from the same range too see how that came out.

I did however like it, it applied well, gave my lashes a natural fluttery length, and was easy to remove! It also lasted all day, and didn't flake or run when my eyes were watering (hayfever).

Two coats

STEP 7: Falsies Total spent: £8

I wanted this look to be more dramatic than an everyday look, so i had to add lashes. These particular one's were not in the Make Up Gallery range themselves, but they were from Poundland, and they were by a brand called Allura.

These eyelashes were fairly natural and you get two sets in a pack. The lash band is sturdy, yet flexible which i found easy when applying.

I actually cut my lashes in half, and just applied them to the outer corners of my eye. (so technically i only spent 50p total on the lashes!!)

These lashes were actually really nice. They were natural and easy to apply, and the glue that came with them was really good! I have continued to use the glue within my regular makeup looks, as it's pretty impessive!

STEP 8: Bronze/Contour Total spent: £8

This is where the multi-use products came in! I used my 'Cappucino' Eyeshadow as a bronzer/contour shade all across my face.

This product was great! It's the perfect contour colour for pale girls - not too orangey or not too grey.

It was also nice and long wearing. The eyeshadows lasted around 7-8 hours on my lids, and they did exactly the same on my cheeks. The colour was pigmented enough to give my face abit of definiton, yet wasn't so pigmented that i looked like i had wiped mud down my cheekbones!

STEP 9: Blush Total spent: £9

I find blushers to be a little iffy. They often make me look like a sparkly, red faced clown. I need to use really natural shades in order for any blushes to look decent! 

My absolute favourite blushes ever were in the Morphe Brushes 9B palette, however this Make Up Gallery Blush, has become my holy grail! I picked up the shade 'Soft'.

Aside from it's pretty packaging and large pan size, this product is great. The formula is silky and lightweight, letting you avoid that powdery thick look other blushes sometimes give off. The colour is natural yet pigmented - i only use one swipe on each cheek, but for more definition you could definitely use more.

STEP 10 - Highlighter Total spent: £9

Another multi use product here! I used my 'white frost' eyeshadow as a highlighter. I was a little unsure at first, as it really is a bright white colour, yet it looked so pretty on, and depending on your highlighter preference, colour come across really natural, or very dramatic.

This lasted on my skin around 7-8 hours, the same amount of time as the eyeshadows did on the eyelids. It did not look greasy at all, and was really great on my pale skin.

STEP 11: Lips Total £10!

I love nude lipsticks. I really really do, and would pick them anyday. However i found myself drawn to a pinky nude gloss. Yes that's right, a gloss. I haven't wore a lipgloss for years, so why i picked this, i do not know!

I picked up the 'Shine on' Lipgloss in Nice and Nude.

I love this lipgloss so much! It is very pigmented, so i only apply a small amount, but it is really very pretty. The formula is slightly sticky, but i wasn't particularly fussed about this.

This lipgloss lasted a good 2-3 hours before wearing off. It didn't crease or split around my lip line either.

THE FINAL RESULT

I am actually very impressed with this makeup look. I cannot believe i managed to complete every step i would usually do makeup wise, with added extra's! I also LOVE the face that alot of the products can be multi use.

I spent dead on £10 to create this look, and will definitely be recreating it in the future. I will continue to use every single product i used, even if they are for different purposes than they are intended.

Thanks for reading! Let me know, have you tried any of the Makeup Gallery Range?!

Chloe

Maybelline + MAC Little Haul!

After a couple of recent shopping trips i noticed i had picked up almost all Maybelline products! Here are the reviews of them so far!

MAYBELLINE BROW DRAMA - Medium Brown £6.99
After seeing this product everywhere, i thought i'd try it out myself. I have over-plucked brows that are suprisingly long even with the sparse amount of hairs. This product is a coloured mascara and comes in various shades. It features a rounded brush on the end, making it great at grabbing each individual hair. This brow mascara completely changes the look of brows and it's unbelievably easy. The mascara thickens the appearance of the brow hairs by using fibres, very similar to the 3D mascaras. It honestly makes my brows so much fuller and coloured, when using this i don't need to use any other brow product at all! It fills all my eyebrow gaps and lasts all day without budging. A bonus is that this dries nice and smooth without leaving that crisp feeling alot of brow mascaras do.

MAYBELLINE FIT ME BRONZER - 100'S £4.99
I picked this product up at my local Keri-Anns discounted makeup store. I have spent so long looking for the perfect matte bronzer without any shimmer for my pale skin i know that is ridiculously picky. I picked this one up as i had never actually seen it sold anywhere else before. It has a powdery texture and lasts all day. The only colour available was 100. In the packaging it looked the perfect brown toned contour colour but when removed from the packaging it looks alot more orange, almost like a face powder. The product feels soft on the skin and even though i wish i had a darker shade, for £4.99 the quality isn't bad. It is really nice for contouring, however i'm not sure if i will be able to re-use on my skin as it's just slightly too orange. The package contains a bronzer, mirror and small thin brush which is actually really great for cheekbones.

MAC LIPSTICK - Viva Glam II, £15.50 (+ free false lash extreme black mascara)
I am so happy with this MAC purchase, that i'm seriously contemplating going and buying another incase this lipstick ever becomes discontinued. It is another nude lipstick typical me to add to my ever growing nude collection. This nude is slightly brown toned, and would look perfect on all skin tones! I would describe this colour as a lighter, less in your face Kylie Jenner lip. This is why i love it, it's subtle enough so you don't have people staring at your lips as you walk down the street yet it defines lips and adds a pretty nude effect to them. This lipstick is a satin, and lasts a good 4 hours without eating/drinking.

With my lipstick purchase i got a free sample of MAC's false lash extreme black mascara. This mascara is lovely, it's fairly thick and definitely lengthens and lifts the lashes. I'm not sure if i would purchase this myself as i already have a few mascaras that create the same effect (Younique 3D Mascara and Rimmel Scandal Eyes Mascara)

I hope you enjoyed this post! There are a couple of makeup tutorial posts coming up soon plus a haircare post! Also, let me know if you have found the perfect drugstore bronzer anywhere? I am desperate to find one that matches me perfectly! Chloe :)

Little beauty haul!

Hello! Sometimes, even if you are trying to save money, you still might find yourself wandering into Boots now and again. I had a little shopping trip the other day and brought some amazing products! I usually walk away with a product i'm not too sure that i entirely like, but this time, i've loved everything!

GARNIER MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER - Boots £3.33

I think that this product is one of those things that everyone wants to try and pick up but ends up forgetting about! I personally don't go down the skin care aisle as often as i should and tend to stay towards the makeup counters, so i usually end up missing out! I picked up the one in the green bottle as it has a mattifying effect. I use this every night to take off my makeup and i love it! It makes such a change from using makeup wipes. Its really gentle, i have sensitive skin and eczema and it doesn't cause any irritation whatsoever. I really really really love this product and will definitely be buying again.

W7 MATTE LIPSTICK - Cocoa Kiss - £.4.95

I picked this up from Keri-Anns, a local cheap beauty store. When i came out of the shop i honestly though this lipstick is going to be to brown and too dark for my pale skin. I was so surprised! The texture was matte yet wasn't too drying. It was a little difficult to actually apply, the lipstick dragged slightly on my lips however when it was on the formula was actually fine! The colour is incredible, even though it looks pure brown, it comes out more of a red. It's a really earthy warm toned lipstick and surprisingly doesn't look too bright. It is nice and neutral and is perfect for an everyday lipstick!

RIMMEL WAKE ME UP CONCEALER - Boots - £5.49

After my trusty E.L.F Oil free concealer ran out i knew it was time to branch out and try another. I'm not gonna lie i was nervous! I find picking foundations and concealers hard as i'm so pale and have such dry skin. This concealer however is great! It's nice and creamy and has a really nice brightening effect, making it really good for undereyes. I don't usually get spots but just as i brought this i got a huge red one on my chin, and this concealer was really good for cover ups too! It doesn't feel cakey and blends out nicely too.

ARDELL LASHES - Demi Wispies - Boots - £5.49

I used to love false lashes, but grew tired of them poking me in the eye and falling off throughout the day and just looking unnatural. I knew these would be good before i even got them after looking at millions of reviews. I love the fact that they have a clear lash band, instead of a thick black band. This helps them look so much more natural! They do give off a really natural finish yet still give some extra effect to your lashes. They feel so unbelievably light weight, i have never wore a pair of lashes before and forgot that i had them on! I will definitely 100% be buying these again.

Thanks for reading! Let me know if there is anything you have brought recently and are loving! Chloe :)

Get Ready With Me! Smokey Pink Eyes

Hello! This get ready with me post has a focus on eyes today. I went for a smokey pinky shimmery kind of look, here are the details!


FOCUS: EYES 
I used the Naked 3 palette from Urban Decay to create this look.

First of all i used the Urban Decay Primer Potion in sin all over my lids and higher up to near my brow bone.

Then i took the lightest shade, Strange and mixed it with the baby pink shimmer called Dust, and sweeped these all over the whole of my lid using a big flat brush from Nanshy.

Next i took the colour Buzz which is just a gorgeous bright pink shimmer shadow, i put this all over the outer half of my eyes using the same flat brush.

I then took Nooner, my favourite colour in the whole palette! It's the pink equivalent on Tease from the Naked 2 palette! I put this all into my crease using a short brush, i'm not sure what it's called but i call it my stubby brush haha! Then i took the darker shade called Darkside, and added this gently on the top of Nooner. Then i blended it all out with a big fluffy brush!

To finish off the shadow, i took Trick, the rose-gold shade and pushed that in under my lash line for a a really pretty pop of colour.

Next i lined the top of my eyelids with the Loreal Super Slim Liner, and the bottom of my eyes with a Rimmel Kohl Black Liner.

I used my incredible Younique 3D Mascara next! I've seen so many mixed reviews on this product but it is my actual holy grail! I loveeee it. I used the Rimmel Scandal Eyes Mascara on my lower lashes. I find it's too clumpy for my upper lashes but it looks great on the bottom. 

REST OF MY FACE:

For my skin i used Rimmel's Perfect Match Foundation

The concealer i used was the amazing E.L.F Oil Free Concealer

I also used Rimmel's Stay Matte Powder All over my face

For eyebrows i used my Soap and Glory Brow Archery in Brownie points and ABH Dipbrow in Chocolate

On my lips i used MAC's Creme Cup lipstick and Tanya Burr's lipgloss in Just Peachy

For my cheeks i used E.L.F's Bronze and glow bronzer, and the Makeup Revolution Blush Palette.

I used the brightest pink and the bottom pinky blush baked highlight.

I hope you enjoyed this post! I think it was my favourite one I've ever done, as i enjoy creating makeup looks so much! I've struggled with the close up photography in the past but i think I am getting there now! Thanks for reading! :)

Favourite MAC Lipstick Combinations!

Hello everyone! Now, I'm not usually the biggest lipstick fan as my lips are misshapen, and by misshapen I mean even if I fill them in ever so carefully, they always look like i've coloured outside the lines. However i previously added another MAC lipstick to my small lips collection and i've found that i have been wearing lipstick more than ever! Here are my top two lipsticks looks i've been enjoying recently

1) Pretty In Pink
I've never been a pink lips girl, but when i visited a MAC store on holiday (no joke i was in there for about an hour!) I found my perfect pink woo! The pink i picked up is called Creme Cup and it is a cream sheen lipstick which is sold for £15.50. It has a nice nude undertone, which is probably why i loved it, being an absolute nude lipstick fanatic! It is very creamy and you do not need a gloss with it. I also love the taste of MAC lipsticks they are honestly so sweet and delicious i do know you are not supposed to eat them

I cannot get over how beautiful this is!

I personally like teaming this pretty lipstick with two other of my lip essentials! If im feeling particularly pinky I will wear it with the Essence lipliner which is only £1, in the shade 012 Wish Me A Rose.  The Nivea lip butter in Raspberry Rose is also really nice as it adds a slightly pinky glossy finish to the lips.

Please don't judge these hideous close ups, i need to practice my close up makeup photography 

2) Nude Nude Nude!

Ahhhh, i just get so excited thinking about nude lipsticks, they are my ultimate favourite. I love MAC's Blankety lipstick. I actually own two because i'm so scared about running out of it. Its from the amplified collection and is just gorgeous. It is a solid nude colour with a tiny brownish undertone. You don't need to wear much of it as its amplified, and it gives off a nice sheen too. 

I love wearing this lipstick alone, but also like to pair it with the Maybelline Baby Lips stick in Peach Kiss. This just adds a really glossy finish and gives your lips a nice bit of moisturising protection to keep the lipstick on for longer.

I hope you enjoyed this post! Please let me know if there is anything you would love too see me post in the future and also which MAC lipsticks do you love the best? :)