Review of Morphe Brushes

As a savvy lady I am always on the prowl for the latest products on the market that do a great job for what I need it for. So when that product also has a great price point I am there hook, line and sinker! I am talking about the Morphe Brushes. I have seen fellow bloggers gush and oh, aww over them and I am always a little sceptical as nothing can be that good. can it? Not one to not admit when I’m wrong, but these brushes are super duper!!. These are the ones I picked up and have been using religiously ever since.

Morphe M439 Deluxe Buffer

This brush has a perfect dome shape to the head and I have been using this to buff my foundation onto my skin. Its beautifully soft to the touch and gives a nice even finish. It passed the wash test and sprung back into shape. I am totally smitten with this brush and can find no fault in it. This is my favourite.

Morphe M438 Pointed Contour

This brush is pointed at the tip so is perfect for spot applying highlighting. I also use this for setting the under eye makeup as the point gets right into the corner. I don’t use it for contouring at all, but when I tried it originally it worked well for that too. Its a good brush that I would definitely purchase again.

Morphe M501 Pro Pointed Contour

This is a long fluffy pointed brush which can be used for highlighting and blush but once again I dont use for contouring either!. I’m not that thrilled with this brush as when I washed it and dried it it did not keep its original shape so now its just a fluffy mess now. Not one I will be purchasing again.

Morphe M441 Pro Firming Blending Crease

This brush is a fave. its a little scratchy a first but after a wash a condition the brush came up nice a soft. I use this brush in the crease to add depth to a eye look on just to lay down a transitional colour. A winner in my eyes.

Morphe M433 Pro Firm Blending Fluff

This is a dupe for the MAC 217. It is the closes brush I have found to be nearly the same. If you have heard of the MAC 217 then you really need to grab this one.

Morphe M432 Flat Liner Definer

This is a good liner brush for going under the lashline to give colour and dimension to the eye. It very similar to the Crown Flat Liner Definer. Its thicker than the MAC Definer brush so you dont get the same precision as the MAC but its still a good contender.

Morphe E18 Round Crease

Once again I dont use this brush what it is intended for! I use it to buff out my under eye liner to give that beautiful blown effect. Its very soft and blend beautifully.

Morphe E36 Detail Crease

I use this brush to add highlight in the inner corner of my eyes and to buff my lip liner out to give a soft look to the lips. Nice brush and gives you a great finish.

There is my round up of some of the Morphe Brushes. All in all they are great brushes but if you live in the UK you will be stung with a nasty shipping and taxes,which does bumped up the price, but nowhere near as much if you were going to purchase more expensive brushes.

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April Favourites

This is my first April Favourites that I have done for my YouTube channel and I really enjoyed doing it! Its great to show and tell why you have loved something the benefits and if this helps someone make a more informed choice for when they purchase then mores the better.

April 6, 2016

Top 5 Drugstore/Affordable Mascaras

As I sit down to write this blog, I have a rather large grin on my face as this is my favourite subject to speak about- MASCARAS. To say I have a little obsession about Mascaras is a big fat understatement! I decided to share My Top 5 Drugstore/Affordable Mascaras, as the Luxury ones have their place but there are so many good affordable ones out there, why spend so much!

My first one is Maybelline the Falsies Volume Mascara 7.99 such a cult classic, this must be my third one I am onto. I would say I have normal length lashes and thickness, it contains Keratin which builds and when I apply this it really gives volume and length. My lashes look remarkable like I am wearing a subtle flash lash. For the price point I would give it a whirl if you are in the market.

My second mascara is Maybelline Lash sensational 7.99. Another Maybelline but these guys just know how to make affordable products well. Our first Layer-Reveal Brush captures even the tiniest lashes and volumises the look of longer lashes for a layered, multiplied lash look. Now for me this Mascara is all about the brush it has layers to it so it captures even the tiniest lashes which helps to volumize and lengthen.

My Third Mascara is Max factor False Lash Effect 10.99. I stumbled across this at our local Boots. It was on offer and when something say ‘False Lash Effect’ I am hooked. The first thing you notice when you open the mascara is the smell. To say it smells a bit chemically is an understatement! If you can get past the smell and take a look at the brush head it has tiny little spikes that are small at one end and get longer and longer as it gets towards the end. This is a neat design because when you wiggle the brush at the root towards the tips it will coat every lash to give that fuller lash effect. This is another great formulation and brush combo that is something I have bought time and time again.

My fourth mascara is the L’ Oreal False Lash Telescopic 10.99. I think by now you can see a running theme, I LOVE False Lash Mascaras. It is because these particular formulation+brush head all seem to tick the right boxes. The brush head once again has these little spikes on. This head though is long and has a square, flatter edge to it. I found that this mascara did the same as the others but the longer brush just worked better for me as I have bigger eyes so that it covered more of my lashes than the Max Factor one. Once again the smell is a little offensive but to me it just a minor thing in my opinion.

My fifth and final mascara is Rimmel Accelerator Endless Mascara Growth Lash Complex 7.99. There is more to this mascara than meets the eye. The brush itself is different, Rimmel’s advanced ultra lengthening formula delivers up to 80% longer looking lashes instantly. Used daily over 30 days, our innovative Grow-Lash Complex helps to strengthen, renew and nourish lashes, promoting natural lash growth to create lashes that appear fuller, lusher and up to 117% longer. So this is what the mascara boasts it does and it DOES! I have noticed over the time of using this mascara that my lashes were slightly longer and suffered less breakage. The brush head is similar to Max Factor False Lash Effect but just a little longer. I use this mainly for my lower lashes as it grabs even the tiniest lash and will pop this on to strengthen my top lashes.

So there you go, My Five Favourite Drugstore/Affordable Mascaras. Have you tried any of these? Or do you have any other affordable mascaras that you think I might like to try? Please let me know in the comments below, I would love to hear from you.

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April 2, 2016February 22, 2017

Easy Copper Glam Makeup Tutorial

There is nothing more I love than a beautiful Copper toned shadow. Its such a big colour at the moment and it doesnt matter what skin tone you are there is one to suit everyone. I created this look to match my new hair colour. What do you think? Its a work in progress to help me achieve in time the ultimate Blonde!.

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March 30, 2016

Kiehls Skincare Routine Update

Kiehls Hydro-plumping, Re-texturizing Serum Concentrate, Kiehls Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream and Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate

After a recent trip to Edinburgh, I was on the hunt for a new face moisturiser, as I was literally “scrapping the barrel” of my Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream. On my travels, I stumbled across Kiehls UK. I have read and heard so many good things about their products, so I was intrigued to see how it would work out for me. When you first enter Kiehls, you are warmly welcomed by their friendly staff. I wanted help as I was astounded by their range of products. I was sat down and given a drink and the friendly Consultant went through a Skincare Consultation. Asking about tightness, firmness, and hydration. After about 15 minute chat she then did a skin test and she had decided what skin type I was, she then picked out products that would work for my skin type and that suited my lifestyle.

Serum

The first was Hydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate. Now the price point on this at £40 ‘ouch’ you may think, but Serums are a big deal. I have used many Drug store alternatives which have been good, but not like this. If you want to spend a little bit more in your skincare then a serum is where you will see a difference. This serum is very powerful stuff. I have been using this for 4 weeks now and I really can see a difference. My skin feels plumper, and I have noticed that around my eyes the fines lines that you get from squinting (Note to self, really need to wear glasses more) are less. You can also use it as a under eye serum, which for me is just a bonus to be smoothing it around the eyes without bothering to use or buy another product. It also makes my skin feel more radiant, which is much needed with the ravages of winter and a toddler who has had a stinking cold for the past week and feels its fun to wake me up on the hour every hour!

Kiehls Moisturiser

My next product that I purchased is the Ultra Facial Oil Free Gel Cream as this is what I really went in for, A new face moisturiser. The sales assistant felt this would be better, but “its a gel” I exclaimed. I do not like gel formula as in the past I do not feel they are hydrating enough, and my skin always felt tight. I had no need to worry, as she was RIGHT. when applied to the skin it is instantly refreshes as it feels cool to the touch. I feel that it literally drench my skin with moisture. It sinks in quickly and I could then apply my Primer quickly without it feeling sticky. Great for when you are in a rush in the mornings.

Facial Oil

My last product which I will readily hold my hands up, was a impulse buy, in my defense I had read and heard so much hype about this product that once I smelt it, I thought I will have to give this a whirl. Its the Midnight Recovery Concentrate. Enriched with Squalane, Evening Primrose Oil, Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Essential Oils including Lavender, the formula provides a boost of intensive moisture to dehydrated skin. This product lives up to its name as it works between midnight and 4am, when the skin is adept at absorbing ingredients. The first impression of this product is the smell, when you open the bottle. Lavender hits you with its relaxing aroma. Putting a few drops in the palm of your hand and then press your hands together and then inhale the lavender. You then press onto your cheeks, forehead and chin, like you are caring for a delicate antique. Then go from the base of the neck with upward strokes.

It has quickly become a bedtime ritual and it sets you up for a restful night sleep. In the morning you do notice that your skin is noticeably well rested and their is a plumpness to the skin. I totally understand why this is a bit hit as you see instant results.

So there you have my experience at Kiehls. I really enjoyed being spoilt, and my face being massaged with all manner of lotion and potions, but what the sales assistant was telling me made sense and has worked for me. If you are passing a Kiehls why not pop in and have a experience yourself.

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March 27, 2016February 28, 2017

Spring Purple,Pewter Warm Halo Eye Makeup Tutorial|Makeup Revolution Iconic Pro 2 Palette

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Today I created a pretty Spring purple,grey warm toned Halo eye makeup. This is the second makeup tutorial I have done using the Makeup Revolution Iconic Pro 2 Palette. I really enjoyed doing this look as its so easy and quick. Its perfect for day or night.

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March 6, 2016February 22, 2017

Spring Easy Day Make Up Look

Spring Easy Natural Make up look

As we have hit March, I am ready to switch up my make up to a more fresh, glowy, pretty pinks and nudes. This is my second video, and I decided to do a Spring, Easy, Natural Makeup Tutorial. I hope you enjoy it as I really enjoyed creating it. Let me know what products you will be switching too to embrace Spring.

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March 3, 2016February 22, 2017

Review on Motives Cosmetics Complexion Perfection Face Primer

The Skinny on Motives Cosmetics

In my profession the quest for a great Primer is always there. When I received this one in the post from Motives Cosmetics to say I was keen to crack it open was an under statement. Never heard of Motives Cosmetics? Let me fill you in. Loren Ridinger founded Motives Cosmetics back in 2008, her aim was to provide women with the highest quality cosmetics at affordable prices. With this great formula it is no wonder that Motives Cosmetics has become an award-winning, social media favourite and must-have brand. With these kind of credentials, I was very excited in trying any of their make up to see what the hype was about.

Motives Face Perfecting Primer

The Perfecting Face Primer is a clear formula which leaves a satin finish to the skin. The formula is brilliant if you are a oily girl as one of the ingredients it contains is Silica, which helps to absorb oil. This is perfect to control the oil slick as it absorbs excess oils and minimises the appearance of pores. It also fills and softens any fine lines and slight imperfections you may have to give that soft focus kind of look to the skin. It does the usual things like preventing your make up from fading, and I felt I needed less foundation, as it helps to spread the foundation more evenly.

Now this is where most primers finish, but not this one. In the formula it contains Sodium Hyaluronate, the result of this ingredient is that it leads to a slight swelling of the skin that reduces the appearance of wrinkles. The intense moisturisation does allow for the skin to operate at higher capacity to provide a better defence against environmental assaults and other ageing effects. I thought I would insert some selfies of me wearing the primer under my foundation to show how smooth and flawless it makes the skin.

- Wearing Motives cosmetics Primer
  
  Motives Cosmetics Primer
  
  A selfie of me wearing Motives Primer
  
  In the time it has taken for me to trial this product and then give a full review, Motives Cosmetics got in contact to say that they were repackaging the Primer and changing the name but not the formula. At this point I had been trialling the product for over four weeks, so it shows that I like to take my time over a product before I give my opinion on it. When you click on the link it will show a beautiful royal blue packaging and the name will read Complexion Perfection Face Primer, with all the same wonderfulness in it.
  
  So, if you are in the market for a new primer then give this a go. It is priced at the middle of the market at £18, but for the quality and the quantity you receive I think it is worth the money. Why not take a look at their website Motives Cosmetics UK for more great products.
  
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February 22, 2016February 22, 2017

Revlon Mascara review

New Revlon Mascara All in One and Volume and Length Magnified

My Thoughts On The New Revlon Mascaras

Revlon as a beauty brand has in recent years not been my first port of call when it came to buying new make up. It is a well establish brand but for me it was really for the middle aged woman. It recently came to my attention while filling in a questionnaire that I had jumped a whole age bracket! It was only then I realized that I am that middle aged woman now!! It stills shocks me on how quick age can just creep up on you and before you know it your stepping into a whole new age bracket on some questionnaire form!. Lately though Revlon has really up their game by having the likes of Michelle Keegan and Youtube sensation Tanya Burr endorse their products to appeal to a more younger audience. I decided to I picked up the new Revlon Mascaras. There are five in the new range. Only two of them really spoked to me and that was the Revlon Ultimate All in one Mascara and the Revlon Volume + Length Magnifide. I really like the packaging on these mascaras I think Revlon really hit the spot with this. Their colour coded which gives them inviduallity. The brushes are all different too which adds to what each mascara can do.

Revlon Mascaras Volume+Length and Ultimate All In One

Revlon Ultimate All In One Mascara (The RED One)

The first mascara Revlon Ultimate All In One Mascara says 5 benefits volume,length,definition,lift and intense colour. Revlon Power Mini Brush
Unique mini oval shape designed to reach every lash, Hollow core designed to deposit formula for mega lash impact is what Revlon boasts in their campaign.

After using this mascara I can confirm for me the smaller brush does deposit a lot of product onto the lashes and reaches even the most tiniest ones. Great for doing the lower lashes. So for me that is good, my only gripe, which is a shame, is that the mascara flakes. By midday I had flecks of dried mascara on my face. The formula is still wet, its not dried at all, which that is what happens when your mascara dries out. I was so disappointed because in all other areas its a great mascara, but dried flecks of mascara on your face just is not cool. Saying all this I am still using it, but making sure I check my face regularly for rogue mascara flakes!.

Revlon Ultimate All In One close up — Revlon Ultimate All In One

Revlon Volume + Length Magnified (The BLUE One)

High shine black fiber formula provides amplified volume and length, Revlon Magnifying Lash Brush Square brush designed to anchor formula to lashes for intense volume+ length, so boasts this mascara.

My view is a little different though. I was very keen on this one as for me Length is everything in a mascara. Sadly this did not lengthen my lashes noticeably but it did add volume and made my lashes look FAT. This is the weird bit, it didn’t flake like the other mascara. Obviously a different formula to the other one. So to keep using these both I have taken to putting the All In One on first then giving a coat of the Volume+Length over the top hey presto ‘No Flakes’. What can I say, I do not like waste!
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So, I really wanted to love these mascaras, as the most of Revlons products are brilliant but these sadly are just lacking for me. I hope you found this review useful. Have you tried these mascaras yet? Did you have the same problem as me? Please let me know in the comments below.

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February 11, 2016February 28, 2017

My MAC Lipstick Collection

My Mac Lipstick in my kit — My Mac Lipsticks in my kit

MAC Lipsticks

This is a long over due review on my MAC Lipstick collection. My collection is not due to an addiction but to the need of choice in my make up kit. Lets be honest you never can have enough different shades of that Bridal Nude. Here are some of my favourite MAC Lipsticks.

Mac Please Me MAtte — Mac Please Me Matte

My MAC Lipsticks

Mac Lipstick Please Me Matte is a muted rosey pink. This is a great spring colour. Its a nice creamy matte that is not too drying as some mattes can be. I like to team this colour with a purple/grey smokey eye.

Mac Lipstick Creme Cup Cremesheen is a light blue pink and looks fantastic with those of us with blue or green eyes. I like to line my lips with Mac spice lipliner and then pat this into the middle for that Kylie Jenner pout.

Mac Lipstick Blankety Amplified is a soft beige pink and is probably my favourite. This shade is a perfect Nude lip. I don’t know many people that don’t suit this lipstick. This is another Nude that would work with the whole Kyle Jenner craze thats going on at the moment.

Mac Lipstick Mehr Matte is a dirty blue pink. Teaming this lipstick with Mac Soar lip liner gives a great plummy tone to it. I wear this more in Autumn/Winter time as its a great seasonal transitional shade. The Matte in this is not too drying either which only adds to the appeal of this lipstick.

Brave Satin is a pink beige with white pearl and is a lovely shade that compliments most skin tones. This is a fairly safe lip colour that is great for day or night looks.

Patisserie Lustre is a sheer creamy neutral pink and is another favourite of mine. This is such a Bridal colour. Most brides have chosen this shade as it typically ties in with the whole natural, well polished and just a better version of yourself that all of us girls want to look like on our wedding day. Its very creamy and stays put on the lips for a normal amount of time.

Myth Satin is a light neutral nude and is a very popular shade, which is perfect to use to create the classic Kim Kardashian Nude Lip that people lust after. This is the lipstick for that job. Its also good at creating an ombre effect. I line my lips with a dark lip liner and fill in the corners then push this lip colour into the centre of the lips and blend the edges.

Honeylove Matte light beige toned with a hint of rose to it. A very pretty colour which looks great with sandy, blonde or copper gold colour hair, more for the warmer toned hair ladies. Its not my fav any more, because I change my hair colour like the wind and it doesn’t suit me at the moment. It also has seen better days as you can see in the picture as it has been ravaged by my two year old.

Rebel Satin is a cream plum and is a perfect shade for Autumn/Winter. I always break out this bad boy when this season comes around. I like to team this with Mac Nightmoth lip liner as they really compliment each other and give that Gothic Lip.

Ladybug Lustre is a yellow tomato colour. Its such a strong power colour and looks great with winged eye liner and contoured cheeks. Be careful though with this colour as it can on some people make your teeth look yellow due to the undertone in it, you have been warned!.

Peach Blossom Cremesheen is a frosted cool tone and looks lovely as a natural sheen to the lip giving a peachy, pinky tone to the lips.

So there you go my kit collection of some of my Mac Lipsticks. I haven’t included my palettes this time but if you want to see those also let me know in the comments below. What is your favourite shade or if you recommend any colours I should add to my kit I would love to hear from you.

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