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 :)

Birthday Beauty Haul!

So, on Saturday i turned 20! I had a lovely day and received some gorgeous beauty items as presents. I also went shopping in Birmingham and brought a few extras, so here are my Birthday Beauty Haul items!

LOREAL INFALLIBLE 24HR MATTE FOUNDATION
I picked up this lovely foundation from Superdrug in Birmingham. I have to say, i am very impressed with it! When i first went to buy it, i wasn't sure if it was worth £7.99 as the bottle is fairly small however a little bit of this foundation goes a long way. It is soft and light and gives off a high coverage without feeling sticky or heavy. I thought it may dry out my eczema  prone skin with it being matte however it doesn't do this at all! I highly recommend this foundation!

MAKEUP REVOLUTION ULTRA EYESHADOW PALETTE - MATTE
I also picked up this palette from Superdrug. At £8, you cannot fault these eyeshadows at all, they are great! The palette contains 32 matte eyeshadows ranging from creamy whites, to carbon black. I knew i had to buy this palette, as every time i create an eyeshadow look, even if i am going for a full on shimmery effect, i love having a matte colour in crease for transition. There are some gorgeous unusual colours within the palette such as Rust which is a peachy orange, and Earth which is a purple toned brown. This gives you the opportunity to mix up your looks and try new things! The quality is great especially when teamed with a good eye primer. There is a small amount of fall out when applying these colours however it can be easily sweeped away with some concealer or micellar water.

NANSHY MAKEUP BRUSHES - GOBSMACK GORGEOUS FACE BRUSH SET
These brushes were a lovely gift from my boyfriend! I mentioned a while back how i would like to add some more of this brand to my brush collection and he remembered! This set contains the Buffed Base Brush, Conceal Perfector Brush, Angled Airbrush Brush and the Flawless Foundation Brush. These are honestly amazing! They are so so so soft and gentle. These brushes are alot bigger and chunkier than the luxury brush set yet still have the same great quality. The Buffed Base Brush is my ultimate favourite, it honestly works any foundation nicely into the skin without leaving any lines or brush strokes!

If you are looking to buy a new brand of brush i honestly recommend these 100%. They make my makeup application so much better and are all fairly affordable.

MARY-LOUMANIZER - THE BALM
Is this highlighter worth the hype and the money? Yes. It's amazing! It gives such a soft subtle golden glow without leaving your skin dried out or oily looking. It is such a pretty product in great packaging, it's one of those products that give off a little bit of something special and just make you feel amazing when you wear it!

MAYBELLINE COLOUR SHOW NAIL POLISH - CORAL CRAZE
I've tried these polishes before and they are great quality drug store polishes. This colour is nice and summery and light and gets alot of compliments! It only needs two coats to reach full opacity and is lovely and shiny too.

Overall, i got some lovely things for my Birthday that i cannot recommend highly enough! Do you have any products you have brought recently that you are loving? Let me know! Chloe :)

If you are ever near a Krispy Kreme store, buy some of their chocolates - they are delicious

How to: Soft Earthy Brown Eyeshadow

This look is so versatile and can be used in almost any situation. I glammed mine up with a pair of false lashes and a darker crease however with regular mascara and a lighter brown crease colour, this eyeshadow look is perfect for casual occasions too!

PRODUCTS USED:

• Naked 2 Palette - Tease, Chopper and Snakebite
• Urban Decay Primer Potion - Original
• Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer - 010 Ivory
• Catrice Highlighter - 010
• Ardell Lashes - Demi Wispies
• Loreal Super Slim Liner
• Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara
• Nanshy Eye Brushes

The first thing i did to create this eye look was apply the primer potion all over my lids and my lower lash line.

Next i applied Tease from Naked 2 in my crease with a fluffy brush

Then i took Chopper from Naked 2 and applied that with a crease brush all the way through my crease and slightly above. I also dragged this out underneath my lash line.

I took Snakebite which is also from Naked 2 and applied this dark brown into my crease, i then blended this with copper so it didn't look blocky. I then took Tease and applied this with a a flat brush all over my eyelid.

I did a small wing with my Loreal Super Slim liner, and also lined just under my waterline, to make my eyes look bigger.

I used a small coat of the Rimmel mascara before i put on the lashes.

The last thing i did was take the Catrice highlighter pen and put that right into the inner corners of my eyes to brighten them up!

Excuse my brows! I tried airbrushing them out but it made them look worse! Growing them out is so annoying.

I hope you enjoyed this look! It's so easy but looks so nice. 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 :)

What's In My Bag?

Hello! Today's post is a realistic what is in my everyday bag post. I see alot of these posts featuring really strange things that i can't imagine ever needing to bring around with me, but my bag is as realistic as it gets! Aside from the receipts, loose chewing gum and chocolate bar wrappers oops i have included everything i usually bring around with me! 

 

THE BAG:

I'm really lucky to have actually won this bag in a competition, i honestly could not believe my luck i don't win things ever! Its a tote bag from New Look and retails at £17.99 and comes in various pretty pastel colours such as yellow, pink, white, turquoise and pale blue. Its the perfect size for a small everyday bag. It does not look like it can hold much but believe me, it does!

The first thing i have in my bag is the latest issue of Cosmo with the beautiful Michelle Keegan on the cover!

This nail polish from the brand New Cid came free with the magazine and its honestly gorgeous! The colour was hard to capture, its alot more pink toned in real life but it's so bright and gorgeous i had to pick this one!

Dry shampoo is an essential for my bag, having really long thick hair i honestly do not have the energy to wash it every single day, so this is great for top ups! Plus the mini sized bottle is great for smaller bags.

Staying on the long thick hair topic, i can't be without a brush! This paddle brush from Denman is amazing, and doesn't rip out my hair like some other brushes.

Hand cream is an ultimate essential! I unfortunately have eczema on my hands and body and i find this hand cream is amazing when i can feel it flaring up again. I'm not so keen on the smell but it absorbs really quickly and does a great job at moisturising.

I don't think anyone goes anywhere without these three things! Keys, phone and purse. My phone case was from headcase designs on Ebay and cost £4.99! My purse is very old and from Peacocks but i can't bring myself to get rid of it.

This looks like alot of tablets for one bag but when you suffer with hayfever in the summer you need them! 

what can i say? a wispa gold and a half eaten crunchie.. classy

The last things i have in my bag are lip products. I usually end up with every single lipstick i own in my bag as i just shove the one i'm wearing on the day in! It's nice to have a bit of moisture too and the peach baby lips is my current favourite!

What do you usually carry in your bag? Let me know! Chloe :)

The best makeup brushes ever?

Hello! Today's post is one i have been meaning to write for a long time.. but because i'm lazy and was avoiding washing my makeup brushes big time, it got slightly delayed! However i washed them all at the weekend and managed to get some pictures before they all turned orange/sparkly so here it is! Are these brushes the best makeup brushes ever?

These brushes are from the brand Nanshy and my set are the Luxury Makeup Brush Set, priced at £34.95, for this price you get 13 beautiful brushes and a fold up padded carry case for them, i got these at Christmas from my lovely boyfriend and just cannot get enough of them! The brushes have synthetic hair, are 100% Vegan and also are cruelty free.

These are possibly some of the softest makeup brushes i have ever felt! The handles are smooth and comfortable to hold for long periods of time (eyeshadow blending brush haha!)

Brushes the set contains:
Flat foundation brush - This one i find is perfect for applying light foundations/BB/CC Creams

Flat topped round foundation brush - This ones my ultimate favourite! Its amazing for buffing in foundation, contouring and even applying blush

Fluffy Brush - This ones perfect for powders of any sort, its nice and fluffy and gentle

Fluffy angled brush - I use this one for blush mainly, but its also great for powder highlights

Fluffy brush, flat topped foundation brush, angled brush and flat foundation brush

My ultimate favourite from the collection!

Big flat eyeshadow brush - This one is so good for when you want to apply colour over the whole lid

Smaller flat eyeshadow brush - This one is exactly the same as the big one expect its more precise and can be used under the bottom lashes to add colour

Small hard round brush - Another one of my favourites, this brush is so good for apply crease colours, it picks up alot of product and is small enough to run right through the crease

Fluffy blending brush - This ones amazing! It blends ever so well and is so soft light and fluffy

Angled eyeshadow brush - This ones nice for outer V, i think its too big however to use in the crease

Eyeliner brush - This one is nice, good for applying gel liner however it stains very easily and i have found a couple of the bristles have frayed

Angled eye brush - I use this personally for eyebrows however it could be used for liner too! This ones amazing, it never moves out of place and the angled line is so perfect and thin

Concealer brush - This brush is very versatile! Its great for apply concealer under the eyes and brow bone however its also good for eyeshadows, highlights and dusting off any fallout under the eyes

Double sided eyebrow/lash brush - This was a nice addition to the set, it works well and is nice that its double sided!

Small flat eyeshadow brush, Big flat eyeshadow brush, Fluffy blending brush and Small hard brush

An absolute plus side to these brushes is the fact that when you wash them they return back to the original colour completely! I always forget how nice and white they are till they get cleaned.

You can buy many other sets of brushes from this company, including other white ones and black ones too. They also sell brushes individually.  I've hinted at my boyfriend that i'd like the ultimate face set for my birthday present as i just love these brushes so much! They are definitely my favourite ones i have ever tried and will not be looking for a new brand of brush any time soon!

Do you have a favourite brand of brushes that work well for you? Let me know! Chloe :)