NEW Maybelline Colour Tattoo 24hr Creamy Mattes Review!

Maybelline have recently added two new Colour Tattoo Cream Eyeshadows to their already brilliant collection! Unlike the original colour tattoo's with added shimmer and metallic tones, these new duo are completely matte.

The first colour is Creme De Nude, a typical nude colour which is supposed to be a very good dupe for the MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre and the second colour is Creme De Rose which is supposed to be a dupe for the MAC Paint Pot in Painterly.

These two were £4.99 each from Boots and took a couple of shopping trips to finally find pots that were in stock/didn't have dirty finger prints inside and all over the lid!

Creme De Nude: When this was first swatched on the back of my hand when i arrived home it came out very orange toned. I was expecting more of an exact flesh colour, but with me being so pale i let this slide and decided too see how it looked on my lid. When applied to my lid without primer or moisturiser as a base this cream shadow felt really dry. The colour looked good on my lid though and much less orange now! I then reapplied this onto my lid when i had moisturised before hand and that horrible dry feeling was gone!

I 100% recommend if you have dry skin to wear a moisturiser underneath these! It won't affect the quality of the shadow and will stop it drying out your skin.

Creme De Rose: This is definitely my favourite of the two. It has exactly the same texture and consistency as Creme De Nude. It is a very natural colour and is almost closer than my eyelid colour than the Nude. This can be worn on it's own and creates a gorgeous pinky look to your eyes without making you look like Barbie!

I have worn these on their own and as a primer underneath regular shadows and i can definitely agree that they last! These cream pots simply do not budge which is amazing for the price of £4.99!

Pros:

• Long lasting
• Nice, neutral colours
• Really good primer alternative
• Affordable 

Cons:

• Drying if used without moisturiser 

Swatches:

I would 100% buy more of these type of cream shadows if any more new matte colours were released! They are so good for the price and are suchhhh a good alternative to any eye primers i've tried!

Have you tried these before? What do you think! Let me know in the comments,

Chloe

*ULTIMATE* Christmas Gift Guide - Boyfriends, Girlfriends, Friends, Family and more!

Christmas is supposed to be beautiful. However it can sometimes be so difficult when it comes to gift buying! Things are expensive, people are picky and sometimes you just do not have a clue where to start.

I usually find myself shopping a couple of weeks into December after putting it off for ages, then get too stressed out in the busy shopping centers and end up leaving with nothing!

Here is a guide ranging from £ (£15 or less) ££ (£15-£50) and £££ (£50+) for anyone you may be struggling to buy a gift for!

BOYFRIENDS/HUSBANDS

(£) £5 - £15

Dick Mug - £9.95 www.prezzybox.com

For that special someone in your life who is honestly just a bit of a dick!

'I love you to the moon and back' Keyring - £13 www.notonthehighstreet.com

FCUK Trio Gift Set - £10 Boots

Contains three different scented bodysprays

Jack Daniels Shot glass and Miniature Bottle - £10 Debenhams

Marvel Wallet - £9 www.asos.com

Starbucks Travel Mug - £14 NEXT

(££) £15 - £50

Paco Rabanne 1 Million Fragrance - £42 Boots

Chelsea Stanford Bridge Stadium Tour (others available!) - £32 www.prezzybox.com
This also can be brought for other football stadiums! Check the website for availability

Big Kids Large Jar of Vintage Sweets - £18 Debenhams

Game of Thrones Boxset - £39.99 Amazon

Burgundy Cable Knit Jumper - £32 www.asos.com

My side/your side Pillow Case Set £29.75 www.prezzybox.com

(£££) £50+

GoPro Hero+ - £169.99 Argos

Ralph Lauren Standard White Shirt - £85 www.asos.com

Costa Coffee Gift Set - £50 Debenhams

'Glamping' Overnight Experience - £54 www.prezzybox.com
Only certain locations available, check the site for details!

Hugo Boss 'The Scent' Fragrance - £69.50 Boots

Xbox One Bundle with Fifa 16 and Call of Duty Black Ops 3 - £299 www.very.co.uk

GIRLFRIENDS/WIVES

(£) £5 - £15

'I love you' Chocolate Truffles - £3.49 Thorntons

Scalloped Pink Purse - £10 www.asos.com

Camera Lens Mug - £12.95 www.prezzybox.com

'All of me loves all of you' Personalised Glass Ornament - £14.99 www.gettingpersonal.com

The Sanctuary Floral Gift Set - £14 Boots

'Love is a knot that cannot be untied' Sterling Silver Earrings - £12 www.notonthehighstreet.com
A personal favourite from the list! these also come in 'friendship is a knot that cannot be untied'

(££) £15 - £50

Pandora Heart Silver Ring - £45 Pandora

'Name a star' Gift Box - £16.99 www.gettingpersonal.co.uk

Jimmy Choo 'Illicit' Perfume - £41.50 Boots

Couples Photoshoot Experience - £19.50 www.buyagift.co.uk

Victoria Secret Satin Pink 'After Hours' Pyjamas - £40.34 www.victoriasecret.com

'I love you' Silver Heart Token - £16.95 www.prezzybox.com
For the sweet-heart in your life!

(£££) £50+

'Nikon 1' Compact Camera - £249 Boots

Two Night Getaway - £94 www.findmeagift.co.uk

Jo Malone 'London English Pear and Freesia Cologne' - £85 John Lewis

'My Last Rolo' Gold Ornament - £79.99 www.findmeagift.co.uk

Michael Kors Selby Medium Leather Satchel in Khaki - £310 Michael Kors

'Unlock My Heart'  Necklace - £99 Pandora

 MALE (Brothers, Uncles, Friends etc)

(£) £5 - £15

Chocolate Brussel Sprouts - £9.95 www.notonthehighstreet.com

'Nothing' - £6.99 www.iwantoneofthose.com

For the man who when asked 'What do you want for Christmas?' Replies with - nothing!

'Man Cave' Skincare Set - £12.99 Boots

Beard Baubles - £7.99 www.findmeagift.co.uk

FCUK Shower Set - £12 Boots

Personalised Golf Tee's and Bag - £7.96 www.notonthehighstreet.com

(££) £15 - £50

Diesel Boxers - £35 John Lewis

Diesel Only The Brave Fragrance Set - £42 Boots

Scratch Map - £18.99 www.luckies.co.uk

Personalised Initial Cuff links - £28 www.notonthehighstreet.com

Personalised Beer Holder - £48 www.notonthehighstreet.com

X Cube Puzzle - £24.99 www.firebox.com

Listed as 'horrifically' difficult

(£££) £50+

Playstation 4 - £289.95 John Lewis

Michael Kors Stainless Steel Watch - £149 Ernest Jones

Supercar Experience Day - £100 www.buyagift.co.uk

Contains 4 supercar rides driven by you and a ride in a supercar from the instructors!

Cristiano Ronaldo 'Legacy' Fragrance - £55 Boots

Skull Knife Block - £69.95 www.prezzybox.co.uk

Hugo Boss 'Jason' Shirt - £129 Hugo Boss

 FEMALE (Auntys, Friends, Sisters etc)

(£) £5 - £15 

Keep Calm and Drink Wine Glass - £9.99 www.findmeagift.co.uk

2016 Pink and Gold Spotted Diary - £10 Paperchase 

Sparkly Heel Wine Holder with Cava - £10 Debenhams

Selfie Preparation Makeup Bag - £12 www.notonthehighstreet.com

True Friends Bangle - £12 www.notonthehighstreet.com

Traditional Mix Large Sweet Jar - £14.40 Debenhams

(££) £15 - £50

'Sugar Sugar' Gift Set - Lush £26.50

Willow Tree 'Friendship Angel' - £16.20 www.theukgiftcompany.co.uk

Spotty Fleece Onesie - £20 www.boohoo.com

OPI All Stars Nail Polish Set -  £29.95 John Lewis

Tips and Tricks World Famous Neutrals - £23.50 www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk

Large Sewing/Craft Box - £22.50 Marks and Spencers

(£££) £50+

'Friends are like stars' Picture - £55 www.notonthehighstreet.com

Charlotte Simone Pink PomPom Keyring - £50 Harvey Nichols

Chocolate Making Workshop Experience - £69.99 www.gettingpersonal.co.uk

'Think Pink' Gift Set - £53.95 Lush

Marc Jacobs Decadence Gift Set - £75 Boots

Spa Day Out - £135 www.prezzybox.com

DADS 

(£) £5 - £15

Beer Belt Holder - £6.95 www.prezzybox.com

Grumpy Old Git Set - £9.95 www.prezzybox.com

Bassets Large Sweer Jar - £5.95 Debenhams

Football Socks - £4 Debenhams

Ted Baker 'Brent' Mini Body Duo - £5 Boots

Sawdust is Man Glitter Mug - £9.50 www.notonthehighstreet.com

(££) £15 - £50

Calvin Klein Mini Scent Set - £22.50 www.fragrancedirect.co.uk

Dexter Complete Box Set Series 1 - 8 - £39.99 HMV

Set of 15 Unique Beers - £38 www.beerhawk.co.uk

Football History Book - £39.95 www.prezzybox.com

Autoglym Car Washing and Care Set - £33 Halfords

Pressure Washer - £39.99 Argos

(£££) £50+)

Brewery Tour and Tasting Experience - £60 www.redletterdays.co.uk

Hitachi Combi Drill - £89.99 Screwfix

Aramis Cologne - £55 Boots

Sony BluRay Player - £69 Tesco

'Boom Box' Docking Station - £79.99 Argos

Lacoste Black Wallet - £70 www.asos.com

MUMS

(£) £5 - £15

Bag Of Happiness - £5 www.notonthehighstreet.com

Tea Cup and Sauce Bird Feeder - £12.99 www.notonthehighstreet.com

Personalised Compact Mirror - £14.99 www.findmeagift.co.uk

Personalised Rolling Pin - £11.95 www.prezzybox.com

Emma Hardy Cleansing Balm and Cloth - £9 Debenhams

Twinings Tea Mixture Set - £10 Boots

(££) £15 - £50

Personalised Apron - £24.50 www.notonthehighsteet.com

'Mum' Pandora charm - £30 Argento

Estee Lauder Beautiful Gift Set - £37 Boots

Ted Baker Pale Pink Purse - £49 John Lewis

Fluffy Pink Heart Onesie - £17.99 New Look

Yankee Candle Christmas Gift Set - £19.99 www.yankeecandle.co.uk

(£££) £50+

Personalised Family Pillow - £79 www.notonthehighstreet.com

Kitchen Aid Mixer - £410 John Lewis

Ted Baker Floral Handbag - £169 House of Frazer

Chelsea Wrap Around - £65 John Lewis

Pandora Rose Earrings - £65 Argento

Olivia Earl Diamante Crystal Swarovski Clock - £50 www.oliviaearl.com

Morphe Brushes 35W Palette Review and Swatches!

After spending weeks weighing up the options whether i should buy yet another neutral toned eye shadow palette, i gave in. I have seen Morphe palettes splashed all over Instagram and now that Beauty Bay and Beauty Chamber are selling them, i couldn't resist.

I purchased the 35W (warm) palette for £15.95 on Beautybay.com.

This palette was so much bigger than i expected. I Thought the shadows would be a similar size to the Makeup Revolution 32 shade shadows but these are a similar size to the MAC full pan shadows.

On first feel they were nice and buttery and soft, and definitely not chalky. I could pick up enough shadow on my finger for the swatches without pressing hard, these shadows are so pigmented!

I do occasionally use a setting spray on my brush to brighten some of the colours to create a more dramatic look but they do not need this at all and work perfectly well just with a little bit of eye primer.

Swatches:

Top row, Pan 3, Pan 2 and Pan 1

Top Row, Pan 6, 5 and 4

Pan 7 Top Row

Second Row, Pan 10, 9 then 8

Second Row Pan 13, 12 then 11

Second Row, Pan 14

Third Row, Pan 17, 16, 15

Third Row Pan 20, 19 then 18

Third row Pan 21

Fourth Row Pan 24, 23, 22

Fourth Row Pan 27, 26, 25

Fourth row Pan 28

Row 5 Pan 31, 30 29

Row 5, 34, 33, 32

Row 5 Pan 35

I hope you enjoyed these swatches, i love my Morphe Palette much more than i had imagined and will definitely be buying from them again in the future.

Chloe!

September wishlist 2015!

This is it. We are already in the 9th month of the year and time does not seem to be slowing down for anything! We are now reaching the month where autumn begins to creep in, fluffy jumpers are pulled out and my cravings for a toasty hot chocolate increase dramatically.

I'm feeling a little beauty update and plan on altering my daily make up this month, so alot of beauty products are featured in this little wish list.

(L-R)

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz - £15.50
- My brows have finally grown out (yay) so now i need something a little more natural looking to give more gentle definition to my brows.

Next at home A-Z letter cushions - £10.00

Velvet Ghost throw - Primark - £10.00

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer - £7.99
- As much as i love my Rimmel Wake me up, i need a little change and have heard good things about this!

MAC Look In A Box - pretty natural £29.00
Contains lipstick: pretty natural, lipglass: feeling fine and lip pencil: subculture

Artist of Makeup Highlight Stick - £18.00
I already own the contour stick and am IN LOVE. I'm sure the highlight stick is just as creamy and good quality as the contour stick.

Butterfly magnetic A5 diary - Paperchase - £10.00

Sasha oversized V neck jumper in Charcoal - Boohoo - £15.00

Nails inc - Battersea park polish - £14.00

Anything you have on your September wishlish? Let me know!

Chloe xx

Something a little different: The BEST chocolate dessert recipe

Hi! This post today is non-beauty related, however it had to be done. If you love chocolate/sweet things/desserts/eating more calories than you are supposed to, this is the post for you!

Today i will be showing the process and explaining the method of creating A chocolate refrigerator cake. This recipe is so easy, even i can do it, and i can't bake to save my life!

Ingredients                                                                        Utensils
175g Butter or Margarine                                                 Saucepan
1 Tablespoon of Drinking chocolate                                Greased tin (a sponge cake tin works best)
1 Tablespoon of Cocoa powder                                        Rolling pin
2 Tablespoons of Golden syrup                                      
1 Pack of Digestives
1 Large bar of Chocolate

1) The first thing you need to to create this dream of a dessert, is grease a baking tin with butter. It doesn't need to be thick, just a light coating will do!

2) Take your biscuits, and put the whole pack into your saucepan. I used plain digestives, however i know this recipe would also be just as amazing if you wanted to use cookies, oreo's or any biscuit of your choice really! When all of the biscuits are in the saucepan, you need to take the end of your rolling pin and repeatedly smash all of the biscuits up into tiny pieces this is an excellent form of stress relief. When the biscuits are crushes pour them into another contain for safekeeping till later

3) Next is the saucepan part. Taking your now empty saucepan, melt the 175g of butter slowly on a low heat, until its all golden and lovely -don't let the butter boil though.

4) Add 1 very very very heaped tablespoon of drinking chocolate to the butter, then do the same with the cocoa powder. Next pour in two large full tablespoons of golden syrup.

5) Stir all of ingredients into the butter to create a dark coloured chocolatey liquid.

6) Next start pouring your biscuits into this mix bit by bit, you might not need them all. You need to keep stirring them until the biscuits don't get coated by the liquid anymore.

7) Next, pour this mixture into your tin and pop it in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes. If you would like to test the mixture yourself, now's a good time as it's still all warm and delicious, but if you do this, try not to eat it all never made that mistake before.

8) When the mixture has started to cool, take your large chocolate bar and melt using whatever method you prefer! I like to play it safe and melt it in a bowl using the heat from some boiling water.

9) When your chocolates fully melted, pour it over your chilled biscuit mixture and spread over the whole tin with a knife.

10) Put the mixture into the fridge until the chocolate is all set, and then eat!!!

You can decorate the top in any way you wish but here are some delicious options that i happily tried and tested:

Strawberries

Grated white or dark chocolate

Smarties

Millions

Cookie/biscuit crumbs

I hope you enjoyed this different little post, it's something that will occur very rarely on my blog however i felt it was necessary as this dessert just tastes amazing! 

Chloe :)