Product Review | MAC Impassioned Lipstick

MAC - Impassioned Lipstick £15.00 Link Here

I haven't always been the biggest fan of lip products, i don't like lip tints, rarely use crayons etc of sort, i have never liked a lip gloss but one thing i know to have always been true is the love i have for a lipstick or two. I use to play it safe and wear a neutral lip or a nude lip. I guess i was scared of looking like a clown or feeling like i'd apply too much. However, i absolutely love wearing a bright lip, vampy lips and red lips so much as of late and seeing as i was near a MAC counter it was only right to pick up a couple of their lipsticks, i did also pick up ' Girl About Town' (review to come later) I haven't been using anything other than this, no lipstick has come close, it's always near me or in my bag and make up bag. 

At £15.00 a piece, they aren't cheap. But in this case, you get what you pay for is a motto that would be used. When applying i found this to apply so creamy, it's an amplified finish so i'm thinking that means vibrant, bright etc - i'm not even gonna start trying to understand all of the different finishes of lipsticks they do, i'm sure i'll cock up gah. It's creamy, incredibly pigmented - so i dab a bit on and use my fingers to apply the rest as you don't need much. They smell incredible, which i've never found in any other lipstick and they taste nice. It's not chalky, or sticky which i HATE in lipsticks, hence why i don't like lipgloss i cannot stand stickiness. It's a beaut, you need to pick it up. It's super pretty and very bright, right up my street. 

I can't help wanting more, infact i do want to build on my collection. I have a list forming of the MAC lipsticks yet to get, eeep. But if you've any recommendations send them my way! 

                               Have you tried this lipstick - do you love it as much as me? 

Product Review | Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette.

Oh hello loverrrrrlies. Now, i knowwwwww how late i am on the bandwagon with this - slaps wrist. Infact that bandwagon hoped into a box and sailed away on a blimming boat, that's how late i am ha. It's the one of the most talked about beauty items i've seen and now there's three of them, blimming eck urban decay, you didn't waste any time did you. Right, get your self a tea ladies as it's a long one. 


I have always been a fan of urban decays palettes i have the NYC Book Of Shadows which i love whipping out for a night out  and my mum got it for a Christmas, i was very impressed - well done mum! The colours are so fab. It's a palette that's always inspired me to create a you tube and use it to create tutorials. I also have a shimmery silver one with a skull on it, again from my mum, she's pretty fab. As well as lusting over the Naked Collection i have wanted the Smoked Palette too. It's the price factor, i'm always thinking it's too expensive and i'm terrible when it comes to things like this as i don't ever buy myself anything, i'm a nightmare. 




But whilst i was in Manchester i did really hope to find a Urban Decay stand somewhere, i did look online and it wasn't very helpful that'll be down to me more than the interwebs. I knew whilst i had monies and my intention was to buy make up, like Mac that i couldn't really get my hands on or wouldn't normally buy - lets say haha 
however, i had a funny feeling whilst i was out with my boyfriend Carl, after buying me some uggs yay, i now own uggs. Buy. Some. - They're so warm and they haven't left my feet, right sorry. We went in and woolah there was a Urban Decay counter, i literally yanked Carl, the poor thing. Now i'm not going to lie, they're all so beautiful and have loaaads to offer but  i think it boils down to what colours and finishes you're looking for. I knew i either wanted the first one or the second as the third didn't really appeal that much, however when looking at it, it did look pretty amazing and i could see why it's being loved, the pinky toned eye-shadow are so nice and yes, i did want to play with it then and there, i didn't swatch toooo much as i thought Carl, being there was so super duper sweet and he's a boy, come on ladies we know what they're like when it comes to shopping but he was so lovely, giving it the ' they'd look nice or this would look nice, i like the colours in here' bless him, such a babe i was very impressed! Ramble, done. 


Anyway, i think what put me off for a long-time is the shimmery shades. Until invested, i say invested they're cheap as chips - The MUA (make up academy) Palettes as they do a dupe for Urban Decay 2. I came to love them more, i've always been a matte lover! i like mixing the two up though, i opted for this as i do love to smoke up my everyday eye-shadow looks, being a big eye-shadow lover it was a must to eventually own one of these, my other palettes have seen better days as they're pretty battered! It's more taupe than the other two palettes i think that's why i stirred more to it, i do like this mix in here. There's everything from highlight shades to all over lid shades and crease and something to darken up the crease! It's become my everyday thing as i caaaaaaant put it down and like most, i'm sure. I absolutely loove it and highly recommend you all buy, soon - you probably do own this haha i'm just late. The packaging doesn't really thase me to be honest i didn't really buy it for that purpose, i just knew i'd use it to death and that for me was worth the money. 

 The palette contains 12 eye-shadows, 3 of which of matte and the rest are shimmers. Now, i don't know about you but 12 eye-shadows for £37. Isn't half bad. 

Shadows from left to right - Foxy, Half Baked, Booty Call, Chopper, Tease, Snake Bite, Suspect, Pistol & Verve. 

Shadows from left to right - Verve, YDK, Busted & Blackout. 



Overall all, the palette its self is a loverrrly little addition to have in my collection, i'm very happy i brought it and i haven't put it down since buying - that's a whole lotta love right there. I'm currently loving, foxy all over the lid which is one of the matte shades, Foxy - shimmer. In the inner corners to brighten and under my brow bone as a highlight. Half baked which is my absolute fave out of all of the shadows on my lid inner part. Chopper on the outer part and Ydk in the crease with a little bit of Busted to darken up. I'm looking into maybe trying The 3rd palette that's out there, but not just yet. If you're looking for a daytime, nighttime palette that is completely versatile then pick this up, it's been totally worth it in my eyes! <3 





        Have you used this? Or used any of the Naked Palettes - What do you think of them? 



I'd just like to also say, i'm at 36 followers. To some that won't be a lot, but to me it means the absolute world i'm so thankful to all who read or even look at my blog, I'd not be doing this if it wasn't for all the support shared, you're lovely and the response as been incredible! Thank you, all of you. xxxxxxxx 

Product Review | Urban Decay All Nighter Make Up Setting Spray & Update

Hallo dears. How's it hanging? - to the left or to the right? Ha. I hope you're all well and loving this fab weather we're having at the mo! It's luuuuuush. Right, i have been somewhat M.I.A and i wanted to update you as to why this is, i'm sorry - slaps wrist. I became very poorly, nothing life threatening but when i'm poorly i do feel like i'm going to die ha. I just had a terrible chest, snotty nose etc and this was also whilst i was away in Manchester which i loved so so much. However, it ruined it as we came home earlier than planned as  i originally thought i had a chest infection/tonsillitis - sobs. However, after a huge 11 hour sleep i felt okay and not as poorly, i'm just starting to recover although my throat has became sore again, depressing. I also, started a new job eeeee. I'm now working at subway, as a sandwich artist in training ee i'm excited as i loove subway and the hours are so fab so i can return back to college :) Me and my boyfriend, Carl. Are also flat/house hunting! As we're ready to live together and i can't tell you how excited and happy i'm feeling for this, i can't wait for it to be just us, and to polka dot, shabby chic etc the place up, hehe. Very busy! I do hope you forgive me, i will say though whilst i was in Manchester i did manage to pick up so many new beauty items that i've wanted for the looooooongest time and that people recommended etc and i'm currently using all of them so expect lots of product rambles soooon! Anyways, on to the matter in hand. 




I'm not one for Make Up Setting Sprays, i've just stuck with a primer now and then and hoped for the best i guess. I picked this up as i had originally heard a lot about it from bloggers and you tubers, i opted for a try me size as i didn't wanna fork out the heafty twenty pounds on something like this as prior to this i don't often use them or in-case i didn't like it - being only £8 when i saw it i turnt to my carl and yelled grab me that whilst i ran off to the naked paletes ha i have to say overwhelmed wouldn't be the right word to use ha. I'm sure i gave the shop assistant a fright with my squeels and screams. 

Urban Decay All Nighter Make Up Setting Spray -£8 

My thoughts on this are that i'm loving it, loads. I love that when you use this spray the pump mechanism doesn't release loads of product, it comes out in small amounts and that to me is important as i don't wanna use more than i need too, i've been using this every day after i've applied my daily make up and then off i go! 
I have definitely noticed this working as when i've came home from work i've needed to use more cleanser to remove my make up and this locks in your make up and well, keeps it in place. I also love, that when you've applied this you can feel it drying on your face so you know it's working and there's something quite satisfying about that - it's nice to know the product is doing what it's claiming to do! 

I like the packing although i've always liked how urban decay package their items anyway. I find this product doesn't leave my face feeling sticky, or looking oily or like i'm sweating aha. Love that the formula is oil free, paraben free has temperature control technology. Helps smooth fine lines, keeps my make up looking as if it's just been applied it's brilliant and something i'm considering buying the full size of! I think even people with sensetibe skin can use as urban decay have thought of everyone and made it product for everyone and their skin types, overall i'm absolutely in love with it. It's a product that really really works. 

Do i think it's worth it's price tag? I will agree it's hefty. And obviously, i have the 'try me' size here but even this 30ml lasts a long time, or i feel it will as you don't need to spray loads, the pump gives enough for the whole face - The product it's self does work, and if you image search the full size it is decent. I suppose, it boils down to how much you'd use this like if you were to go out a lot or just every day use. It's worth it's hype and as soon as this is up i fully intend on purchasing the full size at twenty pounds. 

                 Have you tried this? What other Make Up Setting Sprays would you recommend? 

Product Review | Benefit Hervana Blush ♥

Benefit | Hervana | £23.50 


I've always been the biggest fan of benefit cosmetics and their products, i've owned a few things from them but still wanting, ahem.. lusting over other products that they've to offer. This being one of them, i absolutely love their box blushers/bronzers and powders whenever i'm in boots or cavendish house in my town, i'll always have a play about - i've wanted coralista and dandelion for the longest time, i look and add them to my ever growing make up list stored in my brain, notebooks and phone - oops. 


Hervana, is one of these products for me - you'll know what i'm talking about as we're all the same, and we've all done this. When you want something, but don't buy it or get it - just me? probably. But why, do we do this to our self ha i think it must have something to do with this price factor, as it's not on the grand scheme of things mega mega expensive that you're thinking - oooo i can't do it - but at the same time it's not cheap, not exactly. But i did add this little guy on my christmas list, below and behold my lovely, boyfriend - carl. Picked it up for me, bless him when i think of him going into there and looking for it, it makes me wanna shred a tear as this for guys is a nightmare, stop. rambling. Amy.

Since i recieved this, i've played about and worn this as much as i can. I've used this as an all over face powder for a dash of color, as an highlight and obviously as a blush - it works for all three as it's very subtle - which brings me on to if you're darker skin toned or well, not as pale as me then i'd feel you'd better suit something like coralista as this is mega subtle but if you don't mind the hassle of building and adding more then go for it.. it's a lovely pick. It's an interesting product and obviously different from their other blushers as it's a swirl of colors which are a berry, cream, pink and peach shades, they all blend together gorgeously to leave a natural flush of color to the cheeks making this little guy the perfect everyday blush with a lovely matte finish it's not chalky and definatley build-able if you'd prefer this to show up more than it does when first applied.

As with all Benefit's boxed powders - Hervana comes with a brush and a mirror and a flip lid that is magnetic, it's very sturdy but obviously prone to getting messed up in your make up bag as this is paper packaging. I personally don't think it's all that bad, it's cute and very chic and girlie. It also has a scent to this particular product and it smells delish, which draws me into using it even more! I'm very very keen on trying some other box powders they have - do you have any recommendations?  

What the experts have to say - benefit cosmetics: “Swirl on this orchid-blossom blush for a heavenly flush of enlightenment! These four shades—lucky shell, divine peach, heavenly rose and berry delight—blend together perfectly to lift your look to cloud 9.”



                                                  Have you used this? 
                                                           Talk soon! xoxo

Review | Soap & Glory - Butter Yourself

          

£10.50 -  butter-yourself. 

Eveeeening fellow beauty fanatics and beaut obsessed-ives. 

Firstly, let's address this packaging, you've gone and done it again haven't you soap and glory. I received this at christmas and i haven't put him down - him? For the purpose of me addressing him as a he, we'll pretend his name is bob. The bright pink, yellow and grey all compliment each-other, so very girlie aren't we just.

I friggen love this, so so much. I can't even express how good this has made my skin feel. Now, this might shock you i don't know if it will. - i'm not a fan of the righteous butter, i find it sits on my skin, takes a year to soak into my skin and i feel sticky - now i'm quite impatience i like things to happen quickly etc, so it's a bit of a bore. Usually, i'm very naughty and it takes me ages to work through products as i like to move onto other-things very, well quickly. Huge tubs of moisturizer scare me quite a bit as i think, aaaagh i'm never going to use all this, never. It's very very rare i find something like that, that i'll immediately think i really wanna use this or keep using it, but i have been near enough every night! yay for me. 

The smell, i love too. As it's different from the typical soap & glory smell. Now, don't get me wrong i do love that smell but i don't like the righteous butter smell, at all. You could argue and say, no they're the same smells, scents and it runs through a lot of their products, i'd agree it does, i don't know if just me but i feel this is different, well i think it is, it's shea butter and orange water juice, but on the lid it says it contains five - fruits which will be why it smells different, fresh and fruity and i loove that. I happen to suffer with extremely, that's probably an understatement - dry knees. Sucks. Yes, i have started taking up exfoliating twice - three times a week which has helped but so has this, it's my wonder product. This little baby contains exfoliating AHA's - which come from milk or plants. That'll be why, eh ;)

This product, as you can see is just a thick - ish cream, which i think makes me like it more as a cream soaks into your skin, effortless in no time at all. Leaves you feeling silky, and moisturized. I can't quite fathom or put into words just how much i love this, after a soaky-woaky, um? - in the tub, or a shower i'l dry off and reach for this and apply apply apply, it's even fabulous before a night out with the ladies as it leaves you with that dewy, radiance, healthy glow. And, if you see - you'd see i've used an awful amount of this, which is good - of course. But i'm glad you can't see my finger marks hahaha. 

Definite, win in my book - oh! It's love. - i'll be sure to repurchase. 

Have you tried this? If so, do you love it as much as i do? Would you re purchase/plan too? 

Bye bye sweeties xo.