Friday, 18 March 2016

MUA Makeup Academy Professional Eye Shadow Palette | Undressed

Product: MUA eye shadow palette | Undressed

List of colours included: Puff, Rose Ash, Fawn, Gild, Hazel, Lion, Bronze One, Burnished Brown, Tawny, Henna, Fuel, & Cool Grey.

Product cost: £3.99

Where product was purchased: Superdrug

Product review: I really like the look of every colour in this eye shadow palette. I like how the palette is filled with nude colours that are perfect transition colours, and also has a few metallic colours.

My favourite colours in this palette has to be ''Puff'' and ''Hazel''. The colour ''Puff''' is a warm brown colour, perfect for a cut-crease eye make up look.

This is basically a really cheap eye shadow palette that is really worth you having in your make up bag.

LUXE Couture Creme Lipstick by Avon Cosmetics | 'Pink Satin'

Product: LUXE Couture creme lipstick by Avon

Colour: Pink Satin

Product cost: £6.49

Where product was purchased: Avon Cosmetics

Product review: I really like the way this lipstick applies on to the lips. This lipstick feels really creamy.

The colour is full of shimmer and shine, but it is very light. I reckon this lipstick would look a lot better if used as the lighter shade in an ombre lip look. The colour is so light that if makes the lips look rather small. I ordered this out of a catalog and it looked  lot darker on the page, so I was obviously surprised with the light colour I found when the product arrived.

Thursday, 17 March 2016

Lanolips Lip Ointment with Colour | Rhubarb

Product: Lip ointment with colour (Rhubarb) by Lanolips

Benefits: Contains over 60% ultra pure grade lanolin. Lanolips is nature's wonder moisturizer. Against animal testing.

Warning: Ointment may pull away from the sides. This is normal and indicates the richness of the product.

Size: 12.5g

Price: £7.99

Where product was purchased: Boots stores

Product review: I really like the scent that has been added to this product. It is very sweet and fresh.

The package doesn't actually seem to come full of the product, which is quite disappointing. It is also super difficult to squeeze the product out of the product.

However, I find that this product stains the lips for a very long time, which is definitely a good thing. This product also really moisturizes the lips, which is one of the aims of the product.

A huge plus to this product is that it has been dermatologically tested and is against animal testing.

I give this product a 6 out of 10.

W7 Photo Shoot 16-hour Budge Proof Foundation | in 'Sand Beige'

Product: Photo shoot 16-hour budge proof foundation

Shade: Sand Beige

Purpose: A foundation to be applied to the face for a flawless finish that lasts for up to 16 hours. It won't transfer on to clothing.

Product cost: £2.99

Where the product was purchased: B&M Stores

Product review: Firstly, I really like how the bottle is actually made of glass. However, this bottle isn't a squirty bottle, meaning that you have to shake the bottle really well to get any product out of the bottle.

But this has been the first time I managed to purchase a foundation that fully matches my skin tone. I don't consider this a full coverage foundation but it covers everything evenly and naturally.

I would really recommend this foundation. It is long lasting, looks natural, it's cheap and super easy to apply once out of the bottle.

TIP: This foundation blends a lot more naturally if you use a beauty blender or make up sponge.

I give this product an 8 out of 10.

Ultra Glazewear Lip Gloss by Avon Cosmetics | in Plum Pretty

Product: Ultra Glazewear Lip Gloss-6ml by AVON

Colour: Plum Pretty

Product cost: £3.50

Where product was purchased: Avon Cosmetics

Product review: I really like the colour of this lip gloss. However, it is very difficult to apply evenly. The lips always end up looking very patchy. To experiment, I applied this lip gloss on top of concealer/primer and the lip gloss still appears to look patchy in colour.

This lip gloss is also very sticky, the lips literally were constantly sticking together when I spoke.

If it wasn't for the patchiness and constant stickiness, I reckon this lip gloss would be great.

I rate this product a 4 out of 10.

Totally Kissable Lipstick by AVON | in Mauve Allure

Product: Totally Kissable Lipstick

Colour: Mauve Allure

How much did the product cost: £5.29

Where was the product purchased: AVON Cosmetics

Product Review: First of all, this lipstick smells absolutely amazing. Secondly. this lipstick is super creamy and literally applies on to the lips like butter.

Also, this colour is perfect for my skin colour. The only thing that I really dislike about this lipstick is how shiny it is. The colour would loo a lot better if the lipstick was in matte, I think this would really make the lips pop. I find that due to the shine, my lips always end up looking smaller when I wear this lipstick.

Tuesday, 8 March 2016

Play Paint Velvety Lip/Cheek Cream | Jelly Pong Pong

Product name: Play Paint Velvety Lip/Cheek Cream

Purpose: Tint lips and cheeks without dryness for 10 hours of continuous wear.

Where product was purchased: Jelly Pong Pong

How much did the product cost: £8.95

Product review: I absolutely love this lip ad cheek tint, it really has to be the best that I have found so far. A huge plus side of it is that it is cruelty free, which in the world we live in is rather important.

This lip and cheek tint is super pigmented so you don't actually need to use much, it's one of those products where ''a little goes a long way'' really applies. I prefer to use this tint on my lips and have seen such a huge difference, this tint is very soft on the lips and really fights the dryness of skin on the lips.

This product is formulated with Pumpkin Seed Oil to rejuvenate damaged skin (which was very obvious to me when I used this product). This product also has Rhubarb extract to help protect the skin from moisture loss (another thing that was also very obvious to me when using this product).

I really recommend this protect to anyone wanting to use a long-lasting skin tint that leaves the skin feeling extra soft.

Naturalites False Lashes | Eylure

Product name: Naturalites Flase Lashes

Purpose: Sweet and subtle strip lashes

Where product was purchased: Eylure

How much did the product cost: £4.99

Product review: I love using lashes when I go to an event, they always add that something extra to the make up no matter what it looks like.

I was very impressed with these false lashes. Every set of false lashes I have ever purchased has always made my eyes feel super heavy after application, irritate the eyes and never look natural. These lashes don't only look super natural, but they also feel super light on the eyes. The glue that comes with these lashes also dries super fast and makes the lashes stay on the eyes all day/evening.

I also love that these lashes are reusable. I will definitely be using a lot more of these in the future. Definitely my favorite lashes of all time.

Black Cherry & Passion Fruit Soy Wax Candles | Elemental Scents

Product name: Votive Soy Wax Candles

Scents: Candle #1 = Black Cherry. Candle #2 = Passion Fruit

Where product was purchased: Elemental Scents

How much did the product cost: £2.00 each

Product review: These candles are made from soy wax, which I prefer to purchase for the simple fact that soy candles don't feel so harsh on my breathing when they finish burning, Paraffin candles which are more common, usually leave a very strong Paraffin filled smell in the room when you finish burning them, this often makes me feel sick or light-headed. Due to being made with soy wax, these candles don't do that.

The scents are strong but literally perfect, I prefer lighting these in the summer or on sunnier days because of how fruity the scents are. I find that scents like vanilla feel very heavy in the air in the summer, that is why I prefer these scents in the summer.

I was so surprised of how strong the smell is because these candles literally filled my room with super fruity smells for hours on end. I would definitely recommend these candles to anyone. The link to the store's Facebook has been left below so you can check out other products:

https://www.facebook.com/ElementalScents/?fref=ts


Rose Guest Soaps | Aroma World Store

Product name: Rose Guest Soaps

Scent: Rose

Where product was purchased: Aroma World Store

How much did the product cost: £0.50 each

Product review: These guest soaps are small but literally fill up the room with such a fresh and perfect rose scent.

You have to take the roses off as they are made of fabric. After the rose is off you don't feel so guilty about using them because of their cuteness anymore.

These soaps leave the skin feeling so soft after use. And if you don't want to use them because they are too cute, you can always keep them in the pack and put them in your drawers and they will make your clothes smell lush.

Monday, 7 March 2016

MUA MAKE UP ACADEMY Matte Lipstick | Wild Berry

Product name: MUA Matte Lipstick

Colour: Wild Berry

Where product was purchased: Superdrug

How much did the product cost: £1.00

Product review: This lipstick has to be the best matte lipstick I have laid my hands on as of yet. It's super cheap and I love that it does exactly what it says, it stays matte even if you moisturize your lips before applying the product.

The only negative side of this product is the fact that it doesn't stay on the lips for very long. However, a very positive side is that it slightly stains the lips.

It was good to find a lipstick that goes well with my skin and every day make up. This is definitely the sort of lipstick I will wear with my every day make up.

Monday, 29 February 2016

T-Zone Blackhead Fighting Facial Scrub with Tea Tree

Product: T-Zone Blackhead Fighting Facial Scrub with Tea Tree

Purpose: Deeply cleanses to clear pores and blackheads

Size: 75ml

Where product was purchased:  Savers

How much the product cost: £1.99

Product review: I don't usually like using facial scrubs because every one I have used before has never done anything to my face and I hated the feeling of it all. However, my face was breaking out with blackheads like crazy and I needed to urgently do something about it.

When I was looking in the shop, the first thing that led me to buy this product was the fact that it claims to use natural anti-bacterial ingredients.

I started using the product straight away. The only negative thing I have to say about this product is that the scent is quite unpleasant. But it is really worth it, this is my 5th month since I started using it and I have noticed a huge change. My skin has looked a lot healthier and much clearer since the day I started using it. I saw small changes straight away when I started using it, but the changes are really obvious in the long-run.

It's cheap and for me is the only product that has worked for me so far. I would really recommend you try this if your face is breaking out with blackheads like mine was.

Pretty In Pink Eau De Parfum by Nuparfums

Product: Pretty in Pink Perfume (Eau de Parfum by Nuparfums)

Scent: Fresh and floral

Size: 100ml

Where product was purchased: Tesco

How much the product cost: £10.00

Product review: This perfume has such a perfect scent. The scent is floral and fresh, meaning that it is a little strong but not strong enough to make you feel sick if you put too much on.

This perfume stays on the skin and clothing for most of the day, which is great for someone who is always on the move.

NIVEA | Light Moisturising Day Cream for Normal & Combination Skin

Product: NIVEA Light Moisturising Day Cream

Purpose: Moisturises & protects for a fresh skin feeling. With Vitamin E & Hydra IQ

Type: Normal & Combination Skin

Size: 50ml

Where product was purchased: Superdrug

How much the product cost: £3.99

Product review: This product has been a huge help for my skin in the past 2 and a half months. I have opted out of using as many heavy duty moisturisers like I used to, as my skin felt like it needed a little bit of a rest. We all know that if you use heavy duty make up and skin products often, you eventually need a break in order to keep your skin and body healthy, The best way to do that is by replacing products included in your daily skin care routine with Nivea products.

My skin has been so much softer since I started using this cream as part of my daily skin routine. I apply it in the morning with all my other products and then again by itself before bed. I have found that my make up looks a lot more natural when I apply this cream to my face before applying my make up. My skin also now has that super healthy look to it, with or without make up, which is absolutely great.

I would definitely recommend this product to anyone. Even if you don't really have time to have a daily skin care routine, just applying this product to your face before bed makes such a difference.



TALIKA | Photo Hydra- Day

Product: TALIKA Photo Hydra-Day

Purpose: Face Specific Hydration

Size: 30ml

Where product was bought: Talika,com

How much the product cost: £30

Product review: This product is probably the best thing I have ever put on my face.

Lately, my face has turned into a combination of oily and dry skin. I have applied this product to my whole face many times in the past few months and I love the way it leaves my skin. It evens my skin out perfectly. The dry parts of my skin don't look or feel dry at all, even after applying heavy duty foundation.

I also love the fact that whenever I have applied this product, my face always has that healthy looking glow to it, with and without the application of make up.

Even though this product is a little pushy on the price, I can easily say that it is totally worth every penny. You don't have to apply a lot of it each time, which makes it last quite a long time.

Saturday, 27 February 2016

W7 Butter Kiss Lipstick | Very Berry

Product: W7 Butter Kiss Lipstick

Color: Very Berry

Where product was purchased: W7 Cosmetics

How much did the product cost: £4.50

Product review: The name matches the lipstick perfectly. This lipstick literally applies on to the lips like butter. It is super soft and leaves the lips silky smooth.

The color is extremely vibrant and shiny. I prefer my lipstick to be matte but you can do this by simply applying translucent powder to your lips after applying the lipstick, so it isn't a huge problem.

The only negative side I can see to this lipstick is that due to the fact it feels so similar to butter, it comes off the lips very easily and only leaves a very slight stain. I would definitely advice you to set your lipstick when using this lipstick for a night out or party/event where you may not get the chance to "touch up" as often.

Royal Apothic | Holland Park Cream Creme

Product: Royal Apothic | Holland Park Cream Creme

Purpose: Moisturizing body creme

Where product was bought: www.royalapothic.com

How much did the product cost: £21.65

Product review: Not only is the presentation of the product super cute and classy, the actually product is so good on the skin. Whenever I have used this product, I find that the dry parts of my skin literally just disappear.

My skin is a mixture of oily and dry so this product really evens my skin out completely. Not to mention my skin still smells amazing and fresh even hours after application.

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Miss Sporty - Pump Up Booster Mascara

Product: Miss Sporty - Pump Up Booster Mascara

Color: Black

Where product was bought: Superdrug

How much did the product cost: £3.99

Product review: This mascara has to be the mascara I use on a daily basis.

I love how this mascara makes my lashes look so much longer and curled. This is great because I hate using lash curlers so this mascara does the trick perfectly.

The only thing I don't like about this mascara is that the brush is quite wide and large, which means I always end up getting some on my eyelid and am also unable to successfully apply this to my lower lashes.

But on a plus note, this mascara does not cause little clamps to form on to the lashes. I love this because I find it rather difficult to find a good mascara that doesn't.

Superdrug Extracts Shampoo - For Colored Hair

 Product: Superdrug Extracts Shampoo

Scent: Raspberry & Macadamia Nut

Purpose: For colored hair (for radiant-looking hair)

Measurement: 400ml

Where product was bought: Superdrug

How much did the product cost: £2.29 each (or 2 for £3.00)

Product review: This shampoo smells absolutely amazing. You can really smell the raspberry.

One of the factors that led me to buy this product was the fact that the bottle is actually see-through and you can see how much product the bottle contains. I bought a few of these at the same time and they were all full to the top. I love this because I often notice when I buy branded shampoos, they are rarely full to the top.

Another thing that I love about this shampoo is that a little goes a very long way. You don't need to apply much to get loads of bubbles and for it to spread throughout your whole head.

This shampoo leaves the hair smelling absolutely amazing for ages.

This product is also suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Superdrug is 100% against animal testing.


GARNIER BB Cream in Light

Product: Garnier BB Cream

Type: Original Miracle Perfector

Shade: Light

Measurement: 50ml

Where was the product bought: Savers

How much did the product cost: £5.99

Product review: I absolutely love this product. It is super creamy and so light on the skin.

I have been using this product for the past 2 months instead of using my usual full coverage foundation. I can't say this product is full coverage because it really isn't, but I find that it really hydrates my skin well.

When you squeeze the product out of the bottle, it definitely looks much darker than what it is meant to be. Good news is that once you apply it to the face and spread it evenly, the color looks like what it is meant to look.

I also prefer to apply this product to my face using my fingers instead of a make brush or beauty blender because it looks a lot more natural that way.

In conclusion, I would definitely recommend this product to anyone wanting to lay off the full coverage foundations for a while. This product makes the skin look great and natural, which is a huge plus side.

Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Cherry Bath Chill Pills | www.aromaworldstore.com

Product: Bath Chill Pills.

Scent: Cherry

Where product was bought: www.aromaworldstore.com

How much did the product cost: £1.25 for a pack of 5.

Product Review: These cherry bath chill pills are basically mini bath bombs. The chill pills changed the color of the water a lot quicker than I expected, the color was also extremely vibrant for a long time.

I added two to the water and they dissolved extremely fast, which was great because I hate having to wait ages for the bath bomb to dissolve. I was also rather pleased with the fact that when I drained the water, there were no left over bits of bath bomb in my bath tub.

The scent was strong but refreshing, which gave me the impression that using one of these per bath would be enough to get the same color change and scent.

Also, a huge plus side of these bath chill pills is that they are all made with natural ingredients so if you have skin conditions such as eczema, these will probably help your skin.

In conclusion, I was extremely pleased with this product. Not only is it extremely cheap and you get five in a pack, you can make the most of these for longer because you don't have to use them all in one go. They are a lot more satisfying than the normal odd bath bomb that you purchase and then throw in the bath and that's it and you don't have anymore left. If you use one chill pill per bath, these will last you up to five baths.

In order to show you guys what the product looks like and how fast it reacts, I have added a video to this review, where I added two of these chill pills into a bucket with warm water.