Eyeshadow
10 January 2016 / charlotte tilbury, eyeliner, Eyeshadow, lipmagic, on the prowl, PRODUCT REVIEW, supernova
A Few From Charlotte Tilbury
So for Christmas I got the amazing new Charlotte Tilbury Advent calender which I was so thrilled by. With that came with some lovely miniature products for me to try out before going ahead and puchasing the full size. Overall, I have been amazed by the quality of the products I've tested and the generous sized products definitley was worth the price of the advent calender. I will be sharing my reviews on all the products over the next couple weeks too so stay tuned for that.
[ Lip Magic ]
When I first heard that Charlotte Tilbury is releasing a lipstick, I instantly got really excited as anybody who knew me would know that I am a lipbalm fiend. However, packaged within a tiny pot was a product that I thought all in all was a thumbsdown for me. Not only was it not very hydrating, but it left a fine layer of the product on my lips which didn't really do much. I also dislike the design within the pot as I always feel that its unhygeinic to dip fingers in the pot each time to apply onto my lips. For the price of this, I do not think its worth it as I think that there are other brands out there that does a better job at moisturising.
[ NOCTURNAL CAT EYE SHADOW in On the Prowl ]
This eyeshadow feels amazing and swatches so well. This colour is described as an 'antique, pearl-flecked aubergine which compliments green eyes especially. The colour is very buildable and a few layers of this gave a multidimensional look to the eyes. It delivered a nice subtle shimmer that doesn't look over the top but catches the light nicely as you can see in the pictures. I do find that it is a little bit difficult to blend out compared to other eyeshadows I have but when used with a primer, it does make it a little easier. As a single eyeshadow, it is really good and has a really finely milled texture. However, I did find that it creased on my eyelids due to my long work hours and natural prone oily eyelids. Great product by Charlotte Tilbury but I feel that there are other better eyeshadows out there for the price.
[ ROCK ‘N’ KOHL eyeliner in Supernova ]
This smokey plum shade eyeliner was beautiful in stores and when I swatched this in store I really adored the buttery texture of it and how long it lasted on the back of my hand. This mini I got from the advent calender did not dissapoint me at all as the colour was highly pigmented and the shimmer was perfect. It didn't smudge on me despite the tendency of my eyes to become watery throughout the day therefore I was more than impressed. A high quality long-lasting eyeliner which I would highly recommend and the colour range that do is great too. Only downside to this is that I am a contact lens wearer and sometimes the tiny specs of shimmer does tend to stick to my lens.
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Have you tried any products from Charlotte Tilbury?
23 November 2013 / cranberry, eotd, Eyeshadow, FOTD, MAC, MAKE UP, PRODUCT REVIEW
MAC - CRANBERRY EYESHADOW
The colder months are here therefore the Autumn/Winter shades are out again. The nice forest greens and the plummy purples are everywhere in shops when you are out shopping. MAC cranberry eyeshadow has been on my wishlist ever since seeing eye make-up looks posted on blogs recently but i have never got round to actually buying it. I went shopping the other day at Bicester village outlet where i usually go crazy over their Cosmetics Company because they sell products from MAC, Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder and Clinique etc etc. I settled only for an eyebrow pencil because i needed one (Review coming soon) but i saw a box full of pan eyeshadows near the cashier so i went through them all and i was thrilled to find it in the Shade Cranberry, so i grabbed it for £7 which I thought was amazing!
The shadow is a lovely deep rich berry colour which seems quite intimidating to wear at first but when i used it on my eyes, i was surprised to find out that it is really easy to work with and blends out like a dream. Depending on how you want the look, this eyeshadow alone applied lightly can give you a lovely wash of colour on the lids without looking too harsh, but if you prefer a more intense look, this is really buildable and can contribute to a nice autumn smokey eye look. I prefer to use this shade as an everyday shade on my lids to add that extra bit of colour on my face and diverge from the usual browns and blacks that i usually go for. I recommend this shade for the autumn shades and i do believe that adding a nice plum shade eye base will intensify the look too!
What is your favourite MAC eyeshadow?
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22 August 2012 / Chanel, Eyeshadow, MAKE UP, PRODUCT REVIEW
~ My Chanel Disappointment ~
The packaging was as pretty as ever which is typical of chanel and as i went home, i removed the outer box carefully and the cover encasing the quad felt really nice and luxurious. I removed the plastic casing and took a few pictures for one of my haul posts. The palette really did look promising with all the colours looking nice and pretty in its pan in little dome shapes sparkling in the light....but the nightmare came when i finally swatched it and not only was it ridiculously shimmery...but it was also not very pigmented at all. I tried applying with my fingers, my brush and even with their sponge tip applicators but the colours did not show up well at all. To be honest, for the price that i paid i am not at all happy with this product besides it's gorgeous packaging and the nice clear mirror on the inside of the lid.
I am very disappointed in this and i feel like i have wasted my money on this and i would not find a use for it. Its such a shame, because i really did have high hopes for it and i really wanted this to work because i know that if the pigmentation was better, it would have been an amazing quad to use with all the colours complimenting each other. However, i am glad that i have learned the hard way and i will never touch Chanel eyeshadows again and stick to their amazing quality lipsticks which i am a big fan of!
2 April 2012 / Chanel, Eyeshadow, FOTD, Lancome, MAKE UP, Maybelline
~ FOTD #2 Endless purple ~
Purple is a colour which complements most skin-tones and perfect for people who want to try out other colours other than the neutral earth tones. It gives a soft yet sophisticated touch to the make-up look without it looking too harsh. Summer is arriving soon and i think that a pop of colour will be appropriate and definitely will go well with the current trend with the bright colours. This look can be made more dramatic by bringing the colour higher up past the crease of the eye-lid, or it can be made more suttle for those who are are a bit apprehensive about the colour by applying only a light wash of colour instead, or even just using it as an eyeliner. Everyone should experiment with colours and this purple can be teamed up with earthy tones such as browns and grey colours to transform the look into a more daytime look appropriate for everyday.
Products used:
FACE:
- Chanel perfection Lumiere
- NARS Laguna (only a small amount)
EYES:
- Maybelline 24 hour color tattoo 'Endless purple'
- Chanel eyeshadow quad: 08 Vanites
- Chanel eyeshadow quad: 08 Vanites
- Maybelline the falsies waterproof
- Lancome Art liner
- E.L.F eyebrow kit
LIPS:
- Nivea essentials lipbalm
- Nivea essentials lipbalm
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Thank you for reading and i hope you have a great day <3
30 July 2011 / Eyeshadow, HAUL, INGLOT, MAKE UP, PRODUCT REVIEW
~Mini Haul: INGLOT~
This freedom palette layout i've been wanting for ages and i have finally bought it with all the colours that i hand picked myself. I chose a coral shade blush and 3 neutral eyeshadows so that this palette can be used on a daily basis.
The quality of these are just very impressive as they are highly pigmented and the product was very soft and comes out as a fine powder. It came to a total of £25.20 which i thought was an absolute bargain for the product quality! i will be purchasing from them again very soon.
I also bought a DUO eyelash glue since when i asked for the price, they said that it was £7 which is so much better than M.A.C which sells them for £10 so i might as well purchase from INGLOT instead :)
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