Emma Hardie Amazing Face Natural Lift and Sculpt Moringa Cleansing Balm

Hello beautiful, 

Well today I have a review for you of the Emma Hardie Amazing Face Natural Lift and Sculpt Moringa Cleansing Balm... WOW that is a mouthful! 

Now I know that I am late to jump on the band wagon here, but better late than never...


Firstly I must say this is the most luxurious skincare product I have ever used. Its balm/oil texture and moringa smell makes it feel like I'm having a facial every evening. I use this product as a second cleanse in the evening after taking off my make up (skincare routine coming soon), so I really work this into my skin and clean deep down in my pores. I was pleasantly surprised at how my clean my skin felt afterwards, I half expected to feel oily and having a residue left on my face. NOPE! squeaky clean! Which is exactly what I'm looking for when I take my make up off. Although my skin feels clean afterwards it does not feel stripped at all which is amazing because my dry skin can't handle that otherwise I get flaky (EWW!) 

This has literally been my skincare saviour this winter keeping me skin clean but nourished at the same time. I know it is expesive for something so short lived, I mean you put it on and then wash it straight off, but I really do think that this has helped my dry skin. Therefore the price is totally worth it!!!

Have you tried this? What is your favourite cleanser for the colder months? 

Mac Lipstick Dupes: Modesty and Rebel + Swatches

Hello everyone,

I have an interesting post for you today that may just save you some pennies. I will be compare two very popular Mac lipsticks with two very similar Barry M  lipsticks. Barry M are more commonly known for their great nail polishes or glitter pigments, however surprisingly their lipsticks will give you a run for your money.

First up I will be comparing the ever loved Modesty lipstick by Mac this is a great nude colour perfect for everyday in the office or even rocking it with a sexy smokey for a night on the town. It is a cremesheen formulation meaning that its super moisturising but still have great pigmentation. We then have the Barry M lipstick in shade #150, this again is the perfect nude for night and day wear. In comparison to Mac modesty the colour is almost identical as shown in the swatch at the end of this post, however the formulation of the Barry M lipstick in less creamy and therefore lasts a few hours longer. So its really your call ladies!!!

Next up we have the infamous Mac rebel lipstick. This lipstick is deemed to be the perfect autumnal shade as it has the perfect mix of berry and pink to bring out your vampy yet girl side. This is a satin finish from Mac and it almost acts like a lip stain without the drying effect they tend have on your lips especially in these cold months. I love satin finishes as they last so long, I literally don't have to reapply my lipstick all day. An amazing dupe for this Amazing shade is Barry M Shade #156. This shade looks exactly the same in the stick, however when swatched it comes up a bit lighter, however do not despair the lipstick can be layered up to almost perfect match to Mac Rebel and that's for a third of the price. The lasting power of the Barry M lipstick is great, lasts between 4-5 hours before reapplication is needed.

Left to right: Barry M #150, Mac Modesty, Barry M #156, Mac Rebel. 

The Mac lipsticks retail for £15 each whereas the Barry M lipsticks retails for £4.49. You could save over £10!!! If like me though you just have to have the Mac lipstick to add to your collection, maybe try out the Barry M one first to make sure the shade is right for you. Because I know there is nothing worse than parting with your hard earned money for something you will never use. So there you have it ladies two beautiful dupes for Mac Modesty and Rebel, and in my opinion the Barry M lipsticks are great and a bloody bargain. If you keep a look out Boots often have 3 for 2 offers on, and you could save even more. These are definitely two of my favourite lipstick shades to wear, what are your favourite shades? Let me know in the comment below.

Thanks you reading guys!!!

First Impression: Nars Orgasm & Sin Blush + Swatches

Hello everyone!

So I finally got my hands on some Nars blushes! After about 3 hours of looking as swatches online I decided to go with the infamous Orgasm and Sin.

                             

 Orgasm: is a pretty coral/pink blush with gold shimmer running through it, it is said that this shade suits all skin tones. I definitely think this is true because it just looks flattering on all different skin tones, I love how it adds definition to my cheek. It just adds a very healthy glow to my face, my friend even thought I had a facial done. Haha! RESULT!

Sin: is lovely berry shade with gold shimmer running through it. I think this one is a little harder to wear and it will look better as the months get colder and lipstick becomes darker. I cannot wait to wear this with a simple eye and Rebel lipstick by Mac!

L-R Sin, Orgasm 

                              

Overall I have extremely happy with both shades I bought, Orgasm being more wearable than Sin but still I am very pleased with the quality of the products. I am hoping to expand my Nars blush collection, any recommendation?

 

The body shop Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Balm ..♥

Well, Well, Well ladies... 

If you follow my blog you will have seen this in my wishlist post, which means I have waited a month for this baby to go on sale. After numerous trips to The Body Shop asking if it's in yet only to be sent away empty handed, the finally had it! I snapped it up straight away! 

It retails for £12 but at the moment The body Shop has some amazing offers on such as 30% off in you buy three products! Bargain alert!!!! 

Anyway this Product is a cleansing balm which means you apply it to a dry face, you do not have to remove your make up for hand it will remove all traces of make up perfectly. Its solid in the tin as you can see, but as soon as you massage it into your face it melts in to a lovely oil which melts away make up. The smell is pleasant but subtle and very calming lovely after a hard day at work. After working this into my skin for about a minute I dampen my muslin cloth (£2.50 from the same range, as shown in the picture) with hot water and wipe away my make up and the cleanser. I haven't been using a toner or even a moisturiser for that matter, I just dry off my face and head to bed. 

In the morning MY OH MY! 

My skin has never felt so smooth and plump! Even a lady at a beauty counter commented how hydrated my skin was! I have only been using this product for the past week but I think its amazing! definitely a holy grail item me thinks! 

Have you tried this? what is your holy grail cleanser? 

Review: YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat

Well hello hello hello!!!

So a couple of week ago I took advantage of the my boots points, which had racked up to a £34 balance due to numerous trips to boots! Guilty! Haha...
Well I decided to take the plunge and spend them on this lovely YSL foundation. Firstly YSL is my favourite high-end brand I love their mascara and there ever so pretty lipsticks, however I am a huge fan for pretty packaging so this may be where 50% of my love comes from.

Anyway back to the foundation, this foundation is a light weight foundation which is aimed at adding luminosity in order to accentuate contours of the face, as opposed to masking the face with a full coverage foundation. I completely agree with YSL on this one, masking your face in full coverage with make your face look flat and bigger. The main selling point of this foundation is that it has liquid gold running through it, and I must say that's what pulled me in. I mean who would want to apply liquid gold to their face everyday?

The coverage of this foundation is light to medium coverage but it covers all redness but still lets natural skin showing through such as freckles, I fricking LOVE this as it just looks so natural but flawless at the same time. It gives a lovely dewy finish (that will be the liquid gold at work!). The only problem with this foundation is the lasting power isn't the best as it is a very running foundation. However I find it can last me the entire work day of 8 hours if I use a primer and setting spray, although I don't think I will need these steps as the weather gets colder.

I apply this with of course my Real Techniques buffing brush and it is slowly taking over my love for my Mac F&B foundation.

Pros:
Pretty luxurious packaging
Lovely natural yet flawless finish
Nice and hydrating
Perfect amount of coverage

Cons:
Not full coverage which I love but if your after full coverage this isn't for you
May not be forgiving on those with oilier skin
On the pricey side

Overall I am in LOVE with this foundation and would recommend it to any who had normal to dry skin. YSL are not shy on giving out samples so pop to your nearest counter and check it out. If you would like to see a picture of me wearing it check out my FOTD.

Review: Chanel Illusion D'Ombre Eyeshadow in Ebloui

Hello my lovely ladies!

Today I have a review for you on the Chanel Illusion D'Ombre Eyeshadow in Ebloui!

This was a lovely gift from my husband and my very first piece of Chanel make-up which is exciting! As you can see the packaging is beautiful very elegant and chic, it would look lovely displayed on a dressing table. The colour of this is like no other I have seen, its a brown/deep red colour however its the perfect balance of the two to really make your eyes POP! The shimmer running through this is pretty heavy so if sparkle isn't your thing then this may not be for you. The formula of this product is great, its like a pressed pigment mixed with a cream eyeshadow. The feel when applying this is very spongy and light but the pigmentation is still very strong!

This is a perfect for a one stop smokey eye!

This product is very luxurious and definitely not for those on a budget at a price of £24. However it a great product and perfect for a gift or even a little treat for yourself if you have the money.

If you are wanting to play around with cream eyeshadows but are on a budget I suggest trying out the Maybelline colour tattoos out.

If you would like to see this in action comment below and I will post a picture of my one stop smokey eye!!

Mac face and body foundation: Review

Hello ladies :) 

I do apologize for my absence recently with finishing off the uni year and what not I have not had time to blog lately.. However I am back and hoping to get into the swing of blogging on a regular basis :)

So today for you I have a review of Mac face and body foundation, I have been using this for a good 4 months now and I have to say this is my HOLY GRAIL foundation!!! However before I ramble on about how much I love the stuff lets talk details... 

Mac Face and Body foundation is a sheer/light coverage foundation however it can be built up to a medium coverage. There is a trick to getting the best coverage from this foundation, the more you work the foundation into your skin the more coverage you get. I tend to pour some on to my hand and mix it until the texture becomes more waxy then I dot it around my face and blend it in with my Real Techniques buffing brush, it evens out my skin tone and get ride of redness however my beauty spots still show through making my make up look very natural. 

This foundation is a water based foundation which therefore means its water resistant which I think is BRILL however it is extremely runny so be careful you don't drop it on yourself. It can be used on the face or body to cover up any imperfections and it has been said that this is a make up artist must have. The finish of this foundation is very glowy and radiant as though you are lit from within, its also a very natural finish on me. However because it is water based and gives a dewy finish it may not be suited to those with oily skin as it may just slide off. However I have normal to dry skin and I found the staying power to be up to 8 hours without powdering which for a dewy foundation I think is pretty darn good. 

I personally think this foundation is amazing I have not experienced any breakouts or reactions but do ask for a sample in case your skin does react badly to this foundation. I was matched to the shade C3 but because its such a sheer coverage I could of easily got away with buying C4. I bought the 120ml bottle for £26 which I think is a bloody bargain when compared to other mac foundations which cost the same for a standard 30ml size. I am no way near to even half way through my bottle yet even after 4 months, so I think that this foundation is one of my best beauty investments to date :) 

I would definitely recommend this foundation to anyone with normal to dry skin who is looking for a sheer/natural coverage, especially in this lovely weather you want something nice and light. However the only downside to this foundation for me is the look of the bottle, I really expected more from mac I wanted something I could proudly display on my vanity. Although this is easily overlooked as the product itself is amazing!!!

Pros:

• Light but buildable coverage 
• Dewy natural finish 
• Great value for money 
• Smell refreshing and soothing 
• Can be used on the body to cover up things such as razor spots etc 

Cons

• May not work for oily skin types
• Sticky after application
• A lot of blending need 
• The look of the bottle isn't very conventional with other high end foundations 

If you have tried this foundation what are your thoughts? 

What is your holy grail foundation?