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Saturday, June 29, 2013
- Monthly Favourites
These are a Few of My Favourite Things June 2013 - With a Difference!
These are a Few of My Favourite Things June 2013 - With a Difference!
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Saturday, June 29, 2013
- Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb Rose Explosion
Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb Rose Explosion
Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb Rose Explosion
When it comes to MAC I already have a problem in resisting new collections but should there be a few MSF's in said collection, well i'm done for. Within MAC's newest collection for summer 2013 - Tropical Taboo there is five MSF's to be collected, three limited edition and two permanent. The three that won't be around forever came home with me!
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Saturday, June 29, 2013
- MAC Adored MSF Swatches
MAC Tropical Taboo Limited Edition MSF's Reviews
MAC Tropical Taboo Limited Edition MSF's Reviews
When it comes to MAC I already have a problem in resisting new collections but should there be a few MSF's in said collection, well i'm done for. Within MAC's newest collection for summer 2013 - Tropical Taboo there is five MSF's to be collected, three limited edition and two permanent. The three that won't be around forever came home with me!
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Friday, June 28, 2013
- Lumiere d'Opale Shimmering Body Oil
Lumiere d'Opale Shimmering Body Oil Review
Lumiere d'Opale Shimmering Body Oil Review
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
- Wella Color Recharge Before and After
Wella Color Recharge Conditioner Review
Wella Color Recharge Conditioner Review
Even while soaking up rays on the beach I like a slick of colour on my lips - my beach face is lots of sunscreen, huge sunglasses to hide behind, hair scraped back and a glossy coral pout. Less really is more and if like myself coral is your go to lip shade you may want to invest in ArtDeco Hydra Lip Colour in the shade 08 - the perfect pinky coral with an added SPF 15.
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
- ArtDeco Hydra Lip Colour in Soft Coral Review
ArtDeco Hydra Lip Colour in Soft Coral Review
ArtDeco Hydra Lip Colour in Soft Coral Review
Even while soaking up rays on the beach I like a slick of colour on my lips - my beach face is lots of sunscreen, huge sunglasses to hide behind, hair scraped back and a glossy coral pout. Less really is more and if like myself coral is your go to lip shade you may want to invest in ArtDeco Hydra Lip Colour in the shade 08 - the perfect pinky coral with an added SPF 15.
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
- MAC Antonio Lopez Collection Fall 2013
MAC Antonio Lopez Collection Fall/Autumn 2013
MAC Antonio Lopez Collection Fall/Autumn 2013
Not really!
But it would be pretty cool to see a brand team up with some beauty bloggers to create a palette
or two a little like MAC did a few years ago stateside- if you are mentally naming your own palette I salute you. Anyway I digress today's post is all about a custom palette from FashionistA for MUA.
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
- FashionistA Custom Eyeshadow Palette
The MUA Sunday Girl Palette
The MUA Sunday Girl Palette
Not really!
But it would be pretty cool to see a brand team up with some beauty bloggers to create a palette
or two a little like MAC did a few years ago stateside- if you are mentally naming your own palette I salute you. Anyway I digress today's post is all about a custom palette from FashionistA for MUA.
I like rose scents as much as the next guy but I do find it really lazy of perfume houses to go down the rose route. It seems the done thing is to simply create a rose spin off of any best selling fragrance and as a result the perfume stands all reek of powder rose additions and everything starts to smell samey!
Nope not for me, either offer me a brand new version of my favourite scent or leave well alone.
I feel a few pounds lighter after venting so much...
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Thursday, June 27, 2013
- Chloe Roses De Chloe EDP
Chloe Roses De Chloe EDP
Chloe Roses De Chloe EDP
I like rose scents as much as the next guy but I do find it really lazy of perfume houses to go down the rose route. It seems the done thing is to simply create a rose spin off of any best selling fragrance and as a result the perfume stands all reek of powder rose additions and everything starts to smell samey!
Nope not for me, either offer me a brand new version of my favourite scent or leave well alone.
I feel a few pounds lighter after venting so much...
Last year MAC launched the Middle Eastern Collection which I skipped, no idea why as I am a MAC Lipstick fiend through and through. Luckily the shades within the collection which I do recommend Googling if you enjoy nude/natural lip shades was made permanent. At the weekend I got the chance to back 2 MAC a few lipsticks I walked away with two of shades I have had my eye for quite some while. First up we have the shade MAC Mehr...
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
- MAC Mehr Lipstick Review
MAC Mehr Lipstick Review
MAC Mehr Lipstick Review
Last year MAC launched the Middle Eastern Collection which I skipped, no idea why as I am a MAC Lipstick fiend through and through. Luckily the shades within the collection which I do recommend Googling if you enjoy nude/natural lip shades was made permanent. At the weekend I got the chance to back 2 MAC a few lipsticks I walked away with two of shades I have had my eye for quite some while. First up we have the shade MAC Mehr...
A few days ago I ran out of conditioner - I'm not sure how it happened considering I own enough beauty products to revival a large Superdrug store on the highstreet but it did and desperate times call for desperate measures. Yep opening up your suitcase and hoping there is some mini's hidden in there that you have forgotten about as a trip to the 24 hour ASDA in your PJ's is never all that appealing...
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
- Rahua Volume Duo Review
Rahua Volume Duo Review
Rahua Volume Duo Review
A few days ago I ran out of conditioner - I'm not sure how it happened considering I own enough beauty products to revival a large Superdrug store on the highstreet but it did and desperate times call for desperate measures. Yep opening up your suitcase and hoping there is some mini's hidden in there that you have forgotten about as a trip to the 24 hour ASDA in your PJ's is never all that appealing...
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
- Nicki Minaj Pink Friday Special Edition EDT
Nicki Minaj Pink Friday Special Edition EDT Review
Nicki Minaj Pink Friday Special Edition EDT Review
I'm in the midst of composing a wish list of products that I hope to purchase when in the States this summer and one brand that crops up on my list fairly frequently is Wet n Wild so only made sense that I share a palette of theirs that I has been gracing my peepers for some time now - the Wet n Wild's Drinking a Glass of Shine assortment.
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Monday, June 24, 2013
- Wet n Wild's Drinking a Glass Palette
Have You Met Matte?
Have You Met Matte?
I'm in the midst of composing a wish list of products that I hope to purchase when in the States this summer and one brand that crops up on my list fairly frequently is Wet n Wild so only made sense that I share a palette of theirs that I has been gracing my peepers for some time now - the Wet n Wild's Drinking a Glass of Shine assortment.
I have have always been a little hyper critical when it comes to BB Creams and CC Creams for that matter
and still stand by the stance that on the whole they are one of the most over rated beauty products I have encountered. However I urge you all to try out Vichy's Idealia BB Creme it may just change your views on BB Creams forever...
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Monday, June 24, 2013
- Vichy Idealia BB Creme
The BB Cream That Converted Me
The BB Cream That Converted Me
I have have always been a little hyper critical when it comes to BB Creams and CC Creams for that matter
and still stand by the stance that on the whole they are one of the most over rated beauty products I have encountered. However I urge you all to try out Vichy's Idealia BB Creme it may just change your views on BB Creams forever...
I'm having a few niggles with the blog today - first of all the server went down and now posts aren't loading how they should be. My lovely friend Ana said a great way to get things back in running order is to re-ping your feed and sometimes the best way to do this is to post a new post. I won't pretend for one moment that I know what I am talking about because I don't but as I have to post a test post it may as well have a point.
After a few requests I have opened up my blog advertisements for fellow bloggers with various plans so hopefully there is something for every budget. I don't want to bog you down with too much info as this is just a test post but all the prices (£5-£25) as well as my stats etc can be found here - link.
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Sunday, June 23, 2013
Blog Advertising
Blog Advertising
I'm having a few niggles with the blog today - first of all the server went down and now posts aren't loading how they should be. My lovely friend Ana said a great way to get things back in running order is to re-ping your feed and sometimes the best way to do this is to post a new post. I won't pretend for one moment that I know what I am talking about because I don't but as I have to post a test post it may as well have a point.
After a few requests I have opened up my blog advertisements for fellow bloggers with various plans so hopefully there is something for every budget. I don't want to bog you down with too much info as this is just a test post but all the prices (£5-£25) as well as my stats etc can be found here - link.
I will openly admit that I bought MAC RiRi Boy Lipstick on an utter whim.
I don't really like or wear purple lipstick and yet I own this and Up the Amp. Oops!
Having said that I do believe that sometimes taking a risk pays off and having applied this lipstick
I do rather like it...here's to stepping out of your comfort zone now and then.
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Sunday, June 23, 2013
- MAC RiRi Boy Lipstick Review
MAC RiRi Boy Lipstick Review
MAC RiRi Boy Lipstick Review
I will openly admit that I bought MAC RiRi Boy Lipstick on an utter whim.
I don't really like or wear purple lipstick and yet I own this and Up the Amp. Oops!
Having said that I do believe that sometimes taking a risk pays off and having applied this lipstick
I do rather like it...here's to stepping out of your comfort zone now and then.
Shall I let you in on a secret, a confession that may surprise some?
I hate painting my nails. That's right hate!
Now don't get me wrong, I enjoy a fresh manicure and will spend the day admiring my nails
but lord do I loathe the task. I think it all stems down to the fact that I am capable of chipping my freshly lacquered nails within the first half an hour of a fresh paint job. There is also the point that as straight forward as it is to paint my left hand - the right doesn't come so easily so that is why I have took the typical lazy (wo)man's route and outsourced the job!
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Sunday, June 23, 2013
- Almond Shaped Nails
Swoontastic Nails at Swoon Room Glasgow
Swoontastic Nails at Swoon Room Glasgow
Shall I let you in on a secret, a confession that may surprise some?
I hate painting my nails. That's right hate!
Now don't get me wrong, I enjoy a fresh manicure and will spend the day admiring my nails
but lord do I loathe the task. I think it all stems down to the fact that I am capable of chipping my freshly lacquered nails within the first half an hour of a fresh paint job. There is also the point that as straight forward as it is to paint my left hand - the right doesn't come so easily so that is why I have took the typical lazy (wo)man's route and outsourced the job!
We've already been through just how much of a nightmare I found ordering the RiRi Hearts MAC Summer collection so much so that I actually missed out on MAC Heaux Lipstick despite being in the waiting room as soon as it launched. Oh well I may still have got my hands on one due to the back ordering system in the US but I'll have to wait until July to find out. Less of what I don't have and more of what I do...
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Saturday, June 22, 2013
- MAC RiRi Hearts Hibiscus Kiss Blush and Bronzer Duo Review
MAC RiRi Hearts Hibiscus Kiss Blush and Bronzer Duo Review
MAC RiRi Hearts Hibiscus Kiss Blush and Bronzer Duo Review
We've already been through just how much of a nightmare I found ordering the RiRi Hearts MAC Summer collection so much so that I actually missed out on MAC Heaux Lipstick despite being in the waiting room as soon as it launched. Oh well I may still have got my hands on one due to the back ordering system in the US but I'll have to wait until July to find out. Less of what I don't have and more of what I do...
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Saturday, June 22, 2013
- Leonor Greyl Huile Secret de Beaute
Leonor Greyl Huile Secret de Beaute Review
Leonor Greyl Huile Secret de Beaute Review
On the 28th of June Cult Beauty is turning five and to celebrate all the way from the 23rd through to the 29th June 2013 there is exciting and truly amazing special offers, gifts and prizes galore to be had. If you have been planing a Cult Beauty order perhaps hold off until Sunday and make the most of the upcoming offers.
Here is a run down of what is going on and when...
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Friday, June 21, 2013
- Cult Beauty
Happy Birthday Cult Beauty!
Happy Birthday Cult Beauty!
On the 28th of June Cult Beauty is turning five and to celebrate all the way from the 23rd through to the 29th June 2013 there is exciting and truly amazing special offers, gifts and prizes galore to be had. If you have been planing a Cult Beauty order perhaps hold off until Sunday and make the most of the upcoming offers.
Here is a run down of what is going on and when...
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Friday, June 21, 2013
- Collection Eyebrow Definer in Blonde
Collection Eyebrow Definer in Blonde Review
Collection Eyebrow Definer in Blonde Review
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
- Soap and Glory Sit Tight Intense XS
Soap and Glory Sit Tight Intense XS Review
Soap and Glory Sit Tight Intense XS Review
If like myself your eyes are irritated and itchy or perhaps again like myself you suffer from Hayfever (aka seasonal allergic rhinitis) you may find something within my current eye product stash useful for your needs - from sprays, to gels to eye creams I've got them all and a very good reason or two on why I use each. Read on to find out what I recommend and why!
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
- Clinique Even Better Eyes Dark Circle Corrector
Eye Spy - Eye Remedies for Most Problems!
Eye Spy - Eye Remedies for Most Problems!
If like myself your eyes are irritated and itchy or perhaps again like myself you suffer from Hayfever (aka seasonal allergic rhinitis) you may find something within my current eye product stash useful for your needs - from sprays, to gels to eye creams I've got them all and a very good reason or two on why I use each. Read on to find out what I recommend and why!
One of my favourite things to do is to slap on a face mask and lie back for a few minutes or so but most facial masks target the face (hence the name) and the poor delicate eye area is often neglected.
Well not with Apivita Anti-Wrinkle Eye Mask with Grape which has been specially formulated for the eye area and with Hayfever season firmly in action goodness knows that my poor tired and itchy eyes could use a treat!
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
- Apivita Anti-Wrinkle Eye Mask with Grape
Apivita Anti-Wrinkle Eye Mask with Grape Review
Apivita Anti-Wrinkle Eye Mask with Grape Review
One of my favourite things to do is to slap on a face mask and lie back for a few minutes or so but most facial masks target the face (hence the name) and the poor delicate eye area is often neglected.
Well not with Apivita Anti-Wrinkle Eye Mask with Grape which has been specially formulated for the eye area and with Hayfever season firmly in action goodness knows that my poor tired and itchy eyes could use a treat!
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
- Color Club The Wanderlust Collection Review
Color Club The Wanderlust Nail Lacquer Collection Review
Color Club The Wanderlust Nail Lacquer Collection Review
Every now and then I go through a phase of growing my nails long and suddenly wanting to lob them all off and start a fresh. I have no idea why as I am most comfortable with mid length square nails and will never stick to short nails for any length of time but there you have it. If that sounds familiar or perhaps you just want a funky pair of nail scissors you may want to invest in a pair of Fiskars Manicure Scissors.
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
- Fiskars Inspiration Bubble Manicure Scissors
Inspiration Bubble
Inspiration Bubble
Every now and then I go through a phase of growing my nails long and suddenly wanting to lob them all off and start a fresh. I have no idea why as I am most comfortable with mid length square nails and will never stick to short nails for any length of time but there you have it. If that sounds familiar or perhaps you just want a funky pair of nail scissors you may want to invest in a pair of Fiskars Manicure Scissors.
So you work in the city or like myself have to jaunt in on an almost daily basis, you have slicked on your daily SPF to protect your skin from the harmful sun rays but what else can you do to against daily pollutants such as smoke, fumes and free radicals that occur with city living? Well you could try REN Hydra Calm Global Protection Day Cream.
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
- REN Hydra Calm Global Protection Day Cream
REN Hydra Calm Global Protection Day Cream Review
REN Hydra Calm Global Protection Day Cream Review
So you work in the city or like myself have to jaunt in on an almost daily basis, you have slicked on your daily SPF to protect your skin from the harmful sun rays but what else can you do to against daily pollutants such as smoke, fumes and free radicals that occur with city living? Well you could try REN Hydra Calm Global Protection Day Cream.
One last bronze related post from me until I call it a day and slip into my PJ's...easily my favourite time of the day and I have saved the best until last. Do you ever crave a blush that is bronze but slightly ruddy in tone so it gives the illusion of warm, freshly sun kissed skin? If so then your next port of call should be Clinique Fresh Blossom All Over Colour in Almond Blossom Blend.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
- Clinique Fresh Blossom All Over Colour in Almond Blossom Blend Review
Clinique Fresh Blossom All Over Colour in Almond Blossom Blend Review
Clinique Fresh Blossom All Over Colour in Almond Blossom Blend Review
One last bronze related post from me until I call it a day and slip into my PJ's...easily my favourite time of the day and I have saved the best until last. Do you ever crave a blush that is bronze but slightly ruddy in tone so it gives the illusion of warm, freshly sun kissed skin? If so then your next port of call should be Clinique Fresh Blossom All Over Colour in Almond Blossom Blend.
Continuing with today's theme of bronzing safely I thought it would only be apt that I shared a brilliant light base that not only offers a little coverage against minor imperfections but also shields against the harmful sun rays. I am of course waxing lyrical about Avene Sun Care Tinted Compact SPF50 which I predict will cause many a rave review this coming summer.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
- Avene Sun Care Tinted Compact SPF50 in Honey Review
Avene Sun Care Tinted Compact SPF50 in Honey Review
Avene Sun Care Tinted Compact SPF50 in Honey Review
Continuing with today's theme of bronzing safely I thought it would only be apt that I shared a brilliant light base that not only offers a little coverage against minor imperfections but also shields against the harmful sun rays. I am of course waxing lyrical about Avene Sun Care Tinted Compact SPF50 which I predict will cause many a rave review this coming summer.
I wish I took better care of my skin in my teens, I really do.
As a teenager my idea of skincare was washing my face with perhaps a little sunscreen while on holiday and considering I had more than a dalliance with sunbeds back in the day it is nothing but sheer luck that I don't currently have the skin of woman in her 80's. Now that I am in my mid twenties I have completely jumped ship and do all in my power to look after my skin and that includes a good daily high SPF and in my case it is currently Clinique Super City Block.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
- Clinique Super City Block
Clinique Super City Block Review
Clinique Super City Block Review
I wish I took better care of my skin in my teens, I really do.
As a teenager my idea of skincare was washing my face with perhaps a little sunscreen while on holiday and considering I had more than a dalliance with sunbeds back in the day it is nothing but sheer luck that I don't currently have the skin of woman in her 80's. Now that I am in my mid twenties I have completely jumped ship and do all in my power to look after my skin and that includes a good daily high SPF and in my case it is currently Clinique Super City Block.
Gone are the days when highstreet bronzers came with a glaringly obvious orange tint and more than a smattering of subtle shimmer. As a matter of a fact I have found the highstreet a better source for a natural looking bronzing powder than the high end counterparts, with that in mind let me share a few of my current favourites for every skin tone.
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
- Best Budget Bronzers
Best of Budget Bronzers
Best of Budget Bronzers
Gone are the days when highstreet bronzers came with a glaringly obvious orange tint and more than a smattering of subtle shimmer. As a matter of a fact I have found the highstreet a better source for a natural looking bronzing powder than the high end counterparts, with that in mind let me share a few of my current favourites for every skin tone.
I am a girl of convenience a.k.a I'm very lazy and when it comes to my daily eye choices more often than not involves a quick swipe of cream eyeshadow. Back in the day I would have scrunched up my nose at cream formula's and would happily slap on powder eyeshadows, now I do still enjoy the odd powder eyeshadow or ten but for longevity it is all about those of the cream variety.
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Monday, June 17, 2013
- Best Cream Eyeshadows
Like a Cat That's Got the Cream...
Like a Cat That's Got the Cream...
I am a girl of convenience a.k.a I'm very lazy and when it comes to my daily eye choices more often than not involves a quick swipe of cream eyeshadow. Back in the day I would have scrunched up my nose at cream formula's and would happily slap on powder eyeshadows, now I do still enjoy the odd powder eyeshadow or ten but for longevity it is all about those of the cream variety.
As you will more than be likely sick of hearing - I have oily skin and by that I don't mean the odd little patch of excess sebum. Nope, no sir, I have full on oily skin that will encourage make-up to slip and slide within a matter of two hours and that is if we are lucky. Despite facialist's assuring me that my Mediterranean skin will beneficial in the long run (apparently oily ski ages slower) I will and do try anything in my power to help achieve a more balanced complexion which has led me to trialing Nude ProGenius Treatment Oil.
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Monday, June 17, 2013
- Nude ProGenius Treatment Oil
Nude ProGenius Treatment Oil Review
Nude ProGenius Treatment Oil Review
As you will more than be likely sick of hearing - I have oily skin and by that I don't mean the odd little patch of excess sebum. Nope, no sir, I have full on oily skin that will encourage make-up to slip and slide within a matter of two hours and that is if we are lucky. Despite facialist's assuring me that my Mediterranean skin will beneficial in the long run (apparently oily ski ages slower) I will and do try anything in my power to help achieve a more balanced complexion which has led me to trialing Nude ProGenius Treatment Oil.
Launching in a matter of weeks Boss Jour Pour Femme which is the younger, fresher and day wear aimed follow up scent to Boss Nuit Pour Femme. The new Boss fragrance is inspired by the first light of day, when everything feels and seems fresher. Those first glimmers of light and life peeking through the blind to set you up for the day.
We all have our favourite places to wake up don't we?
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Sunday, June 16, 2013
- Boss Jour Pour Femme
Boss Jour Pour Femme
Boss Jour Pour Femme
Launching in a matter of weeks Boss Jour Pour Femme which is the younger, fresher and day wear aimed follow up scent to Boss Nuit Pour Femme. The new Boss fragrance is inspired by the first light of day, when everything feels and seems fresher. Those first glimmers of light and life peeking through the blind to set you up for the day.
We all have our favourite places to wake up don't we?
Excuse the utterly cheesy pun but I think Maybelline Big Eyes Mascara is one to keep an eye out for.
This is the current drugstore/high street mascara that is taking the States and Canada by storm at the moment and right so too as the market has been crying out for a budget friendly lower lash mascara since Clinique's Bottom Lash Mascara took the beauty world by storm.
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Sunday, June 16, 2013
- Maybelline Big Eyes Mascara
Maybelline Do Bottom Lash Mascara!
Maybelline Do Bottom Lash Mascara!
Excuse the utterly cheesy pun but I think Maybelline Big Eyes Mascara is one to keep an eye out for.
This is the current drugstore/high street mascara that is taking the States and Canada by storm at the moment and right so too as the market has been crying out for a budget friendly lower lash mascara since Clinique's Bottom Lash Mascara took the beauty world by storm.
At the moment I have been using cream eyeshadows in place of a typical primer and/or as my only eye make-up choice mostly because I am utterly lazy but with oily skin I have found that most and I say most cream products stay in place longer than powder products. With that in mind I was keen to put E.L.F Jumbo Eyeshadow Stick in French Lace to the test.
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Sunday, June 16, 2013
- E.L.F Jumbo Eyeshadow Stick in French Lace Review
E.L.F Jumbo Eyeshadow Stick in French Lace Review
E.L.F Jumbo Eyeshadow Stick in French Lace Review
At the moment I have been using cream eyeshadows in place of a typical primer and/or as my only eye make-up choice mostly because I am utterly lazy but with oily skin I have found that most and I say most cream products stay in place longer than powder products. With that in mind I was keen to put E.L.F Jumbo Eyeshadow Stick in French Lace to the test.
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