makeup
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Everlasting Brows NEW Double Sided Eyeliner Pencil
I had been thinking about buying a new eyeliner for a few weeks (I know this is a lot of time to spend pondering something so menial) before I was gifted the Everlasting Eye-Edge Double Sided Eye Pencil from Everlasting Brows. I was after something that was easy to work with and versatile, with good staying power and decent pigment, and it just so happens that this eye pencil ticks all those boxes. Made in Italy, the eyeliner feels like it’s of very decent quality and, at a similar price point to many big-name-brand eyeliners you’ll find in Boots or Superdrug, I think it’s fantastic value too. The eye pencil…
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Everlasting Brows Highlighter and Concealer Duo
(sample product) Everlasting Brows have launched a new Highlighter and Concealer Duo that I have to say is quite a handy little product. The double-ended pencil duo is currently available in two shades – Gold Shimmer & Light Concealer and Gold Shimmer & Medium Concealer – and is designed to be a must have, multifunctional product for beauty on the move. It’s worth mentioning that Everlasting Brows is a company that specialises in professional Microblading and Permanent Makeup products and courses, so they know what they’re doing when it comes to professional-standard products. The Highlighter and Concealer Duo was even created for artists to use to enhance their ‘after’ photos…
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B’KATE Vegan Brow Cosmetics
post features samples There’s been such a strong focus on eyebrows for the past decade or so in the makeup realm hasn’t there? With countless brow products to choose from, it’s going to take something pretty special to standout from the crowd, which is exactly what Dutch brand B’KATE intends to do. Founded by International Brow Artist Marlies Gregorius, B’KATE is all about high performance, top quality vegan -friendly brow cosmetics, designed to inspire confidence and authenticity. I have been trying the Brow Oil, Brow Gel and Brow Pencil and can confidently report that all three are lovely products. First things first, I love the packaging this brand uses. It’s…
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YSL Lash Clash Mascara Review
(affiliate links) Every now and then a mascara comes along that pulls out the all the stops and gives me everything I’m looking for when it comes to my lashes. A bit of volume, a lot of length, a touch of curl, non-smudging and not-crumbly are my general criteria and YSL have hit it out of the park and then some with the new Lash Clash Mascara. Before now it had been a very long time since I treated myself to a high end mascara. My most recent ‘drugstore’ buy smudged horrifically, which was disappointing because it was such a hyped up product. After falling for the the fuss surrounding…
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Estee Lauder Wake Up Balm
(affiliate links) The Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme + Global Anti-Ageing Wake Up Balm has been on my to-try list for literal years and it finally became mine on my birthday a few months ago. And you know what? I’ve used it almost every day since. It was Ruth Crilly who actually convinced me I needed this product. Ruth’s review when the Wake Up Balm first hit the shelves made it sound like this one product that lives up to its name and I have to agree. I am currently a walking mum cliché and having a 13 week old and a 4 year old means that most days I look…
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bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Foundation
(post contains sample and affiliate links) Back in the day when I would wear makeup daily, I was a big fan of the original powder bareMinerals foundation. In fact I think one of my first blog or Instagram posts was about a very cute, very tiny pot of the powder foundation. I remember loving how buildable it was, the swish-tap method of applying it and the seamless, lightweight finish. Reminiscing about it now actually has me wondering if I should revisit it and add a pot of the powder to my stash! Or I could stick with the foundation I’ve got to review today- the bareMinerals Original Liquid Mineral Foundation.…
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CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturiser
(post contains affiliate links) The CHANEL Les Beiges Sheer Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturiser is an example of when it’s worth spending a bit extra. It feels virtually weightless on, gives a your-skin-but-better finish and really does seem to add a healthy glow to the complexion. I sought out the tinted moisturiser because, with a 4 week old and 4 year old, I felt I needed something to make me look (and in turn feel) a bit brighter and I wanted something a bit special that I perhaps wouldn’t normally buy. The Les Beiges Tinted Moisturiser has been around for a while now and it’s something I’ve always been keen to…
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Amanda Harrington Face Illuminating Bronzing Mist
(article contains affiliate links) There are so many bronzing and tanning products on the market right now and while formulas have vastly improved overall, it’s still a pretty hit and miss market. I recently tried a new collection from a very well known Australian tanning brand and couldn’t quite believe how exceptionally orange the products left my face – in contrast I couldn’t have had a more different experience with the Amanda Harrington Face Illuminating Bronzing Mist. For a bit of background info, Amanda Harrington is a Makeup and Body Artist, with plenty of experience on film sets and photo shoots sculpting bodies using painting and contouring techniques. With more…
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Feel Unique Beauty Kit
(article contains affiliate links) There’s something extremely appealing about tiny beauty things. Whether it’s a miniature lipstick or travel-sized pot of moisturiser, I’ve almost always preferred the small version of a product. With my appreciation for little beauty bits in mind, the Beauty Kit service from Feel Unique was always going to give me a bit of a thrill. Launched a few months ago, the Beauty Kit works like this: You choose 5 items you’d like to try from a selection of around 150 skincare, haircare, bath and body, fragrance and makeup products. Your choices arrive presented in a rather sturdy zip up bag, that I imagine will be handy…
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Glossier Future Dew
Yes, there are already half a million reviews of Glossier Future Dew on the internet, but what’s the harm in another, hey? When Glossier first debuted, I’ll admit I totally bought into the hype. I loved Boy Brow for its effortless application, Cloud Paint (in Dusk) for its blendability and naturally flushed finish, and Glossier You because, well, it’s just an excellent clean-skin-but-better scent. I don’t mind a bit of Balm Dotcom either (currently use Coconut but keen to try Birthday). I got these products soon after Glossier became available in the UK but truth be told I hadn’t really had much of a browse since. A lot of the…
