tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83961339495484439342024-03-05T20:05:53.676+00:00Jennifer Drinks CoffeeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14893541671769976218noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8396133949548443934.post-19933570103422767752016-01-28T07:00:00.000+00:002016-01-28T07:00:07.459+00:00When Something Is So Pretty it Makes You Want To Cry...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is hands down the best spontaneous purchase I have made in a long time. I just walked past it in Selfridges and although I admired its beauty...I walked on. However, one of the lovely ladies at the <b>Bobbi Brown</b> counter grabbed me and said I must try it. </div>
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Usually i'm pretty good at saying no, but the moment I saw that sheen, I was done. </div>
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Here we have the <b>Bobbi Brown Highlighter</b> in <b>Pink Glow</b>. </div>
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I have never owned a <b>BB </b>highlighter before...in fact now I think of it, I think everything I own from her is matte. GOOD GOD this woman does glow well. </div>
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The moment the light hit my cheeks, I saw this beautiful, ethereal yet refined glow.</div>
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Do not be fooled by the name, this is not 'Pink' - we aren't talking Benefits High Beam, this is more of a beige with a hint of pink/peach. There is no overwhelming colour to this, it is just very sheeny. </div>
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The texture is incredibly smooth yet it does not kick up any excess powder. It is very dense in the pan so one would assume it's dry- but it's not. </div>
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My preferred method of application is with a fan brush on the high points of my face. <b>Pink Glow</b> is very buildable so it's up to you to create as much glow as you like.</div>
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I have applied this with my Bobbi Brown Sheer Powder brush but for my tastes it came off a little too strong. </div>
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If applied heavily, this can look quite metallic. It still looks wonderful, but for me it is a little too much- especially in the day time. </div>
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The swatches really don't do this justice- I'm still trying to get used to the lighting in my new flat. </div>
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This is a firm favourite in my make up collection and I have worn it constantly since I picked it up. </div>
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I have fair/medium skin with warm undertones and this really suits me. If you are a touch darker though, there is a bronzier shade which may be better suited. </div>
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<b>Bottom Line : </b>I am in love. You need this. </div>
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For me, finding a great under eye concealer/corrector, seems to be the hardest task in make up.</div>
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I have tried so, so many and to be honest, more often than not, I am disappointed. </div>
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I bought the Giorgio Armani Maestro Eraser and Corrector a while ago. I've barely ever seen them blogged about and when I tried them in the store I loved them....I dont anymore- which is disappointing as I ADORE Giorgio Armani make up. </div>
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They aren't the worst I have tried but they are definitely the most expensive and due to such a high price point, I do expect perfection. </div>
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Lets start with the <b>Master Corrector </b>(£26)<b> </b>the pink bottle on the right. It's called Rose (shade 1).</div>
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The application is great as it has a tiny little brush wand that allows you to place the product exactly where you want it. </div>
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However the packaging really isn't great as it can leak.</div>
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I know pinky/salmony shades are meant to correct the blue/purple colour under your eyes- but this is PINK. Very pink. </div>
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The texture is lovely- very blendable, never cakes and sinks into the skin. </div>
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My issue is that one would assume the total pinkness would take all the blue out of my under eyes...but it just doesn't...also this is quite a watery consistency so it can spread very easily, which means it is very easy to be left with bright pink smears across my cheeks.</div>
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This does lessen the darkness under my eyes- but not that much which is weird because the colour should work...but I feel more the most part it just disappears into the skin. </div>
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This might work on slight under eye shadows- but not mine.</div>
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Next we have the <b>Giorgio Armani Maestro Eraser Dark Circle Concealer</b> (£28.50)<b> </b>in shade 2.<br />
I bought this to place on top of the pink corrector to make it blend more in with my skin tone, brighten and eliminate the pink.<br />
I find this ever so slightly pinked toned anyway (which I dont think is being picked up in the picture)<br />
But I just don't feel this adds any coverage.<br />
It has a very watery texture- which I do like as it is non drying, doesn't sink into lines or pores, can be layered without caking, but I find even after layering, coverage is not built up.<br />
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<b>Bottom Line : </b>I don't hate these, but I just wish they added a lot more coverage and actually helped to rid me of my dark circles.<br />
I also find that by the end of the day, these have somewhat worn away so any minor coverage achieved has disappeared.<br />
This was an expensive purchase for me so I am a bit gutted.<br />
The texture is fine, the coverage is not.<br />
I can apply more throughout the day when it has worn off and it wont cake, but still - aint nobody got time for that.<br />
For a great concealer, have a look at my review of the <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/urban-decay-naked-concealer.html" target="_blank"><b>Urban Decay Naked Concealer</b></a>.<br />
I also bought a new concealer last weekend that is currently rocking my socks- it is one of the best I have ever tried. A review of that will be up soon!<br />
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I'm always keen to try new concealers - so if you have any suggestions please leave them below!<br />
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This is such a gorgeous mauvy/brown/pink that I think pretty much everyone can pull off.</div>
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As much as I love the colour, I don't reach for this as much as I would like is the application can be a little messy. </div>
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Due to it being a pencil- unless it is freshy sharpened, it can be quite easy to stray out of the lines, so its not super ideal to apply in a rush. </div>
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I know there are a lot of crayon like lip products out there, but I find the BB one to be a little chunkier than the rest.</div>
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If I am worried about mess, I firstly line my lips with <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/mac-soar-lip-liner-and-mehr-lipstick.html" target="_blank"><b>Macs Soar Lip Liner</b></a> - it's a very good match. </div>
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I just wish Bobbi did this colour in her origninal lipstick range- I much prefer that sort of application! </div>
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The justification for these sort of crayons is that 'they are a lip liner and lipstick in one'...really? My lip liners are a hell of a lot skinnier than that. </div>
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Hello everybody!</div>
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I apologize again for the radio silence. I have moved house and started a new job so everything has been pretty up in the air. </div>
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I am fully settled now and I have missed blogging so much! There is lots to come now. </div>
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I was thinking which post I should go for as I have been absent for so long, and then I realized that make up aside- its my skin care that has seen the most change, so I thought it was a good place to start!</div>
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Some of the above are old, some are new, but regardless, I am loving them right now. </div>
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<b>Una Brennan Super Facialist Vitamin C+ Skin Renewing Cleansing Oil</b>: I have heard so many great things about this cleansing oil (mostly from Viviannadoesmakeup- one of my biggest enablers).</div>
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This does a fantastic job at breaking up makeup and it is gentle enough to use as a double cleanse. </div>
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I don't think it performs as well as the Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Oil when it comes to pure make up removal, but it is a lovely, gentle non stripping oil that I enjoy. </div>
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It's the first affordable cleanser that I have liked in YEARS - I honestly have really high maintenance skin, so I like there is something on the high street that doesn't break the bank.</div>
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It does have a fragrance to it but its not overpowering and for me, not irritating. </div>
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<b>Ren Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask</b> : I am a huge fan of using acids on my skin- I barely ever use manual exfoliants these days. I use this mask once a week and I think it has done a really good job at brightening my skin that has been ravaged by excessive sugar consumption and central heating.</div>
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I make sure not to over exfoliate so I only do this once a week and with one or two swipes of my <b><a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/june-skincare-favorites.html" target="_blank">First Aid Beauty</a></b> pads here and there. </div>
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It makes my skin clearer and brighter. I will definitely pick up the full size.</div>
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I think this could be pretty harsh so I only use it a couple of times a week, but its a pleasure every time. </div>
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If you are super sensitive though, I would maybe ask for a sample- I can be pretty sensitive and its pretty easy for my skin to get blotchy and red looking- this however is fine for me.<br />
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<b>Egyptian Magic Cream</b> : I have had his for ages and I'm only nearly a third of my way through. It's one of my holy grails. The packaging sucks though as all the writing has worn off.<br />
For a full review, click<b> <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/the-new-thingegyptian-magic.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>. </div>
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<b>Liz Earle Instant Boost Tonic</b>: I used this religiously for years but stopped to try new things. I'm glad this is back in my life! </div>
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I really enjoy this in spritz form as a toner, to refresh throughout the day and also to spritz on after I've done my make up in case things are looking a little powdery.</div>
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Its become a permanent fixture in my make up bag. Non drying and refreshing. A win. </div>
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<b>Liz Earle Eyebright</b>: If like me- you wear lenses, you will understand the agony of putting lenses in tired, dry eyes. </div>
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It's horrible, but sometimes unavoidable. If I've had little sleep (which is often) I cant afford to wait forever for my eyes to adjust...</div>
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Enter this. I now keep this by my bedside, and after my first alarm has gone off, I drench two cotton discs with this calming solution and place on my eyes for 10 mins. </div>
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I'm sure this would help with de-puffing, but I don't really have that problem- I more need something to bring my eyes to life. </div>
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This does just that, soothes my eyes, wakes me up and tricks my eyes into thinking they're contact lense ready. Its a keeper. </div>
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<b>Benefits Gimme Brow</b> is one on my Holy Grail products. It is a heavily tinted brow gel that contains tiny fibres that cling to your eyebrow hairs to help thicken them up. As someone with very fine brows, that is exactly what I am looking for. If my brows have been tinted, then I only need a couple of swipes of this to add some volume, or I use it after I have filled them in with powder.</div>
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So basically, I use this everyday. It helps to create such natural brows which is exactly what I want with mine, I don't want the main focal point of my face to be my brows. </div>
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It also helps to set them in place, it's just a lovely product. </div>
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However, I ran out of this a while ago and I heard a lot of people compare it to the <b>L'Oreal Brow Artist Plumper</b> and as it is much more affordable, I thought I would give it a go. </div>
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I'm sorry to say that in my opinion, the L'Oreal is not a dupe, I think the Benefit offering is so much better.</div>
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You can see the L'Oreal wand on the left is quite significantly bigger and more spaced out. Due to this, I find it can be very messy to apply and it's not good for grabbing on to the eyebrow hairs.</div>
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The Benefit one is small so offers much more precision, its very hard to over do and it has more pigment to it. </div>
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Also I find the Brow Plumper sets very quickly and I can really feel it on my brows. </div>
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I suppose if you have thick, unruly brows- you might quite enjoy that, but it makes mine feel too rigid and once it has set, you can't cant layer it up as things start to look really messy.</div>
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I find both these colours are suitable for those with dark hair like mine, but you can see that the Gimme Brow is a lot ashier whereas the L'Oreal is quite warm. That's another reason why Gimme Brow wins out for me as I favour an ashier, more natural brow.<br />
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<b>Bottom Line : </b>Sorry folks, but for me this is one of those times where the more expensive option is just genuinely better. I have since repurchases this little guy and I can't envisage a time when I don't use it.</div>
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I know it's pricey, but I got my first Gimme Brow as a Xmas present last year, I picked up another one a couple of months ago and it's still going strong. I use it daily, so to me, that makes it worth the money.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14893541671769976218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8396133949548443934.post-69401245389747274752015-11-11T07:00:00.000+00:002015-11-11T07:00:03.147+00:00Liz Earle Powder Blush : Swatch and Review <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you have read this <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/liz-earle-healthy-glow-cream-blush.html" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">post</a>, you will be well aware that I totally adore the Liz Earle Cream Blushes. They are some of the best I have ever tried and really create that dewy flush of colour.</div>
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I realised whilst sorting through my make up stash that I had rather ignored their powder counterpart- so I just wanted to right this wrong!</div>
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This is the <b>Liz Earle Powder Blush in Nude</b>, which is described as a rosy apricot.</div>
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It has a matte finish, which is not usually something I go for- I like my blushes with a dose of glow, however this is one of the creamiest matte blushes I have tried.</div>
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It is surprisingly silky to the touch, it's not overly powdery, it kicks up very little powder at all in fact and it blends with ease considering it is a matte.</div>
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This colour does create a lovely natural flush and I really should make a effort to use it more often!</div>
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Do I prefer it to the cream blushes? No. I think if you are dithering between, the creams reign supreme. </div>
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This is a lovely blush though so I have moved things around a bit so I have more easy access to it, the colour reads very autumnal to me and due to its rosy base, it suits a multitude of make up looks.</div>
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As you can see, the <b>Maybelline Color Drama Lipstick </b>comes in the form of a pencil, which has it's uses but I think I would rather it just came as a normal lipstick in a bullet.</div>
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The colour is a very dark berry, which right now I am obsessed with- it's so striking but surprisingly wearable.</div>
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I've been enjoying pairing it with super shimmery bronze lids, warm pink cheek and a flawless base.</div>
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This is a matte lipstick so it is fairly long lasting as well and quite comfortable on the lips.</div>
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The idea of this is that it can be used as a lip liner and lipstick in one. It can perform both purposes- but it means it has to be super sharp every time you use it, which means you have to sharpen it a lot- which is another thing I'm not mad keen on as I find things get a little wasteful.</div>
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I prefer lining my lips with <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/lip-liner-essentials.html" target="_blank"><b>Urban Decays Venom</b></a> and putting this all over the top.</div>
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This is such a great lipstick that I have been enjoying wearing, it's fun to do full on vampy lips! I do like the formula- I don't think it's the best out there as sometimes it can wear away at bit in the centre of my lower lip, but it's very easy to reapply- it never flakes and its not overly drying either.</div>
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If you would like to see the other Autumnal lip options, click <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/autumn-lip-options-no1-love-liberty.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> and <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/autumn-lip-options-no2-mac-plumful.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. </div>
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If you read this <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/urban-decay-naked-concealer.html" target="_blank"><b>post</b></a>, you will be aware that I have tried a vast amount of under eye concealers in my time, and out of the many, there are only a couple that I would repurchase.<br />
As you can see, my tube of <b>Maybelline The Eraser Eye</b> is nearly finished, so would I repurchase?<br />
The simple answer, is no.<br />
I enjoy the application of this concealer- I like the sponge it comes with, I like the wind up mechanism as it gives you so much control of how much product comes out and I like that mechanism assures that you get to use up every last drop of product.<br />
The consistency is thin and very flight reflective, so if I want a very natural highlight- this works well enough and that's what I tend to use it for, but when it comes to the matter of actually covering my dark circles, I am afraid it does not deliver.<br />
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I can still see the purple/blue shadows underneath the concealer- they have improved, but definitely still there. I find it worse on the inner corners of my eyes by the bridge of my nose, that's where I have most of the darkness and this concealer nowhere near covers them.<br />
It is so liquidy that it takes some time to set, it doesn't sink into fine liners- perhaps if you have dry skin and or are more mature, it might suit you fine, but I found straight under my eyes it kept bunching up and I had to keep going back to blend it in.<br />
The formula moves quite a lot and powdering doesn't really help.<br />
I have tried powdering immediately, but it still bunches up under the eyes, the same happens if I wait to powder at the end of my make up.<br />
Furthermore, the powder can stick to the concealer, making things look pretty cakey, which is obviously not the look I am going for.<br />
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<b>Bottom Line : </b>I think if you don't have bad dark circles, this may work for you, but for me, even though I enjoy its brightening effect, its not quite hardcore enough. I also don't like that powder sometimes sticks to it.<br />
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This little blush has been somewhat neglected over the past few months. Its just been sat gathering dust so I thought it was time to dig it out and make a point of using it again. </div>
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The name doesn't lie folks, this is a berry shade- it's very intense and incredibly pigmented as well and I think that's why I haven't been reaching for it. </div>
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However, 95% of my blush stash is of a peachy pink nature so I felt it was time to dig this little guy out as it has Autumn written all over it.</div>
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This is the most pigmented blush I own- without fail. It's quite intimidating actually. For those with deeper skin tones, this will look beautiful on you and I doubt you will have the same application issues as I do.<br />
Even if I lightly sweep my finger across the surface of the blush, I am left with a fully opaque berry mark on my finger and you cannot simply brush it off.<br />
The swatch below was only one or two swipes off the surface and my oh my, it does not wipe off. I couldn't just rub it off, I had to whack out the micellars.<br />
If I am in a rush, this is too finicky to do in a hurry, but if I take my time, this is so beautiful.<br />
I tend to use my Bobbi Brown Sheer Powder brush (which I am not mad keen on, but it serves it's purpose well here) and I very, VERY carefully dot my brush into the powder and tap off the excess on my hand. Even if you can't see any product on the brush, just trust me, it is there.<br />
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I then carefully and strategically, apply it to the apples of my cheeks in slow, small circular motions, blending outwards. It's not one of those blushes where you can swirl and go- you have to take your time.<br />
If I do not apply in this way, I end up with bright red cheeks that aren't going anywhere. Once I have over applied, blending becomes redundant as this colour does not shift.<br />
However, when I do it right- it's beautiful. You know that look when you have been walking around outside on a cold day and your cheeks have that real genuine pink/red tone to them? This blush creates that, so when it is done well, it just gives such an English rose appearance to the skin.<br />
It is matte as well so I think it would work beautifully as an eye shadow. I also think it was made in order to be paired with this <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/autumn-lip-options-no1-love-liberty.html" target="_blank"><b>Charlotte Tilbury lipstick</b></a>.<br />
I will make a conscious effort to use this more regularly from now on. It's too pretty to be left to collect dust.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14893541671769976218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8396133949548443934.post-25137797877460498002015-09-09T07:00:00.000+01:002015-09-09T07:00:08.356+01:00Currently Loving...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I try to shake up my make up quite regularly as I don't really like being stuck in a rut. but I noticed whilst putting on my make up this morning, that I have been reaching for these items almost daily.<br />
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<b>Liz Earle Cream Blush in Blossom : </b>Does any one know if this is discontinued? It's my favourite product from the entire LE line so I will be pretty gutted if that is the case. It's just my perfect cream blush, for a full review, click <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/liz-earle-healthy-glow-cream-blush.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. Also peeps, if this has gone, do you know of any dupes?<br />
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<b>Nars Laguna Bronzer : </b>What a cult product hey? Its a medium brown shade with a subtle gold shimmer throughout which never translates as obvious or chunky on the skin. I love applying it with my Bobbi Brown Bronzer brush to add a authentic warmth to my skin. I seem to go in waves of using this, but right now its my fave.<br />
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<b>Mac Fluid Line in Blacktracks : </b>I am clearly in a old school mood huh? I have had this for quite a while now so I was pretty certain it had all dried up - its 18 months old but it's still in perfect condition! I'm loving the thick opacity of gel eyeliners right now and this bad boy has some serious staying power. I use my real techniques eye liner brush to add a slim line and little flick to the top of my upper lashline. If smokes out really well so when I am not feeling the harsh look, I blend some eye shadow over top with a pencil brush and I am left with a soft smokey flick. I've used this daily and I won't be changing my ways anytime soon. I've missed you eyeliner.<br />
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<b>Yves Saint Laurent Elle Eau de Parfum : </b>Although I love to switch my fragrances up, if I were to have one signature scent, it would be this without fail. I have no idea how many of these I have got through in my time but it is a classic that I always come back to.<br />
With notes of Patchouli, this is a woody and slightly spicy fragrance that has some real depth to it. There is a a floral element to it that stops it from being too heavy, but only a touch. It is very sophisticated and such a unique fragrance. I really cannot stand over the top floral fragrances as they make headachey. This is as 'floral' as I go.</div>
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<b>Laura Geller Baked Eye Shadow Stripes in Plum Torte : </b>This trio contains one white highlight, a bronze shimmer and a indigo shade. As pretty as this is to use on the eye, I have actually been using the white shade as a cheek highlight and it is glorious.<br />
This baked white highlight produces the most incredible sheen on the cheek- it is so light catching but due to it being a baked product, it looks so natural and there is no glitter in sight.<br />
I know Laura does a highlight duo which I may have to pick up because this is totally my favourite highlight right now. I dip my fan brush in and dust it on the high points of my face. This doesn't look white or obvious on the skin, it just captures light like nobodies business.<br />
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<b>Estee Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Mascara : </b>I have had this sample for a while now but for some reason I never gave it a proper go.<br />
The brush on this is really quite big - it is a thick, long bristle brush - perhaps it was that which put me off, but I love it. It builds up volume super fast which I really appreciate as layering endless coats of mascara first thing in the morning isn't ideal. This creates very thick black lashes. I love it and when it runs out I will pick up the full size.<br />
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<b>Essie Nail Polish in Chillato : </b>I just can't get enough of Essie at the moment. This is part of their summer collection and I just had to pick it up. It's very unique in my nail polish collection, it is a pastel lime green, I have pastel mints a plenty, but a lime version is such an interesting addition. I have repainted this countless times.<br />
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What are your current favourites?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14893541671769976218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8396133949548443934.post-42054669538822844212015-09-08T07:00:00.000+01:002015-09-08T07:00:06.759+01:00Urban Decay Diamond Dog : Swatch and Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This Urban Decay single is from the Moondust line which are a range of eye shadows that are pressed glitter pigments. They feel almost wet when you touch them, but they go on as a powder.</div>
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<b>Diamond Dog</b> contains a super sparkly white gold glitter which is suspended in a deep brown base.</div>
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This is so beautiful and incredibly eye catching, but it can be quite tricky to apply, so after trying different methods I think I have somewhat got it down.<br />
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I primed my lids with Urban Decays Primer Potion and then dabbed my Mac 239 into the shadow and patted onto my lids. I was already thinking attempting this with a dry brush would be a disaster, and low and behold it was. Fall Out City.<br />
The shadow did cling to the brush well, but the moment I patted it onto my lids, my cheeks were FULL of glitter particles and due to the pressed nature of this shadow, the glitter is very sticky so no amount of brushing off with a clean powder brush helps. This.Stuff.Sticks.<br />
If I was getting ready for a night out I would have been pretty irritated as I had to actually wipe off the glitter with a cotton pad soaked with micellar water so I ended up removing my make up underneath. Yes you could apply your foundation after, but still, this stuff falls out like mad if you use a dry brush.<br />
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<b>Bottom Line : </b>This is a beautiful eye shadow but it is not without its problems.<br />
When applied with a damp brush, I get maximum pigment, but some fall out is inevitable. There isn't a lot, but it is there and due to how incredibly sparkly it is, if I were to go out in the day with this on, it would be pretty damn noticeable. A finger limits the fall out further, but the colour doesn't show up as intensely.<br />
I will one hundred percent use this, the sparkle is so damn pretty and I love layering it over bronze cream eye shadows, but I reckon I will use it for nights out as it doesn't last as long as other eye shadows I have- when I wore this all day, I did notice fall out on my cheeks by the end of wear.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14893541671769976218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8396133949548443934.post-28312621864216756412015-09-07T07:00:00.000+01:002015-09-07T19:03:53.717+01:00Autumn Lip Options no.2 : Mac Plumful<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you read last weeks post on <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/autumn-lip-options-no1-love-liberty.html" target="_blank"><b>Charlotte Tilburys Love Liberty Lipstick</b></a>, you will know I am really embracing the Autumn shades right now. </div>
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Of course this can be worn all your round- as all lipsticks should be, I don't think you should ever feel like you have to limit yourself when the seasons change- if you wanna rock a neon orange in the depths of winter- then go for it! But I think if you want a autumnal shade that is not too in your face but adds that slight plummyness, this is such a lovely lipstick to go for.<br />
This is the only Mac lipstick I own in the Lustre finish- what shades do you think I should add to my shopping list?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14893541671769976218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8396133949548443934.post-78475206425655099722015-09-06T07:00:00.000+01:002015-09-06T07:00:05.389+01:00Disappointing Products Part 1 : Skincare <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello Everyone, as you can see from above, I have amassed a hell of a lot of disappointing products. I didn't even realise how many I had until I emptied them all out. I have split them up into catagories otherwise this post would go on for ever! </div>
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Part 1 is Skincare, and the rest shall be up over the next few weeks. </div>
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<b>La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water</b> : When I couldn't see my favourite <b><a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/june-skincare-favorites.html" target="_blank">Serozonic</a></b> in the aisles of Boots, I picked this up instead. </div>
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This just did nothing for me, I know it's only a thermal water so it's not exactly full of life saving ingredients, but I feel like I would have got the same result for 7 quid cheaper by just splashing my face with tap water. It also made my skin feel a little dry.<br />
I don't see the point in this, but Serozinc, is fantastic. </div>
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<b>Avene Thermal Spring Water</b> : I have the exact same criticism! I liked that this was little and handbag size, but again it did nothing and made my skin feel even dryer than the LRP offering.</div>
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<b>The Body Shop Pomegranate Softening Cream Cleanser : </b>I know I appear to be bashing The Body Shop in the post- but they do have 2 products that are actually Holy Grail Status - <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/evening-skincare-routine.html" target="_blank"><b>The Camomile Cleansing Oil</b></a><b> </b>and the incredible <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/the-five-pound-miracle-product.html" target="_blank"><b>Hemp Hand Protector</b></a>. </div>
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I hadn't tried a cream cleanser for a while so I picked this up on a whim but it just stung and burnt my skin.</div>
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I knew the moment I smelt it I was taking a risk - it has quite a strong artificial fragrance and I just knew my skin wouldn't like it.</div>
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Low and behold it burnt my skin, I did use it a few times to see if my skin was just having a off day, but nope, I can't get on with the fragrance. </div>
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<b>Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask : </b>I know I know, this has a proper cult following so I am probably one of the only people who didn't like this! </div>
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It's not awful- it has a lovely peachy scent, absorbs nicely into the skin and it does add some moisture, but that's about it.</div>
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I have pretty much used the entire thing up so I have given it a good go, but it's not particularly hydrating so I am disappointed. Its nowhere near 'Intensive'. If you are looking for an alternative, try the <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/the-new-thingegyptian-magic.html" target="_blank"><b>Egyptian Magic Cream</b></a>, it hydrates, heals and clears. </div>
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<b>The Body Shop Vitamin E Overnight Serum in Oil : </b>I gave this a real good go yonks ago and was using it nightly for a few months. It wasn't awful- it didn't irritate my skin or cause me to break, but I didn't see or feel any difference in my skin come morning. It was only when I started using the Kiehls Midnight Recovery Oil that I realised how hydrating some oils could be. After getting into Kiehls, I totally stopped using this.<br />
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<b>The Body Shop Aloe Lip Treatment : </b>I bought this after Essie Button raved about how it miraculously cured her chapped lips in an instant. I used to suffer from chronically dry lips so I picked this up a while ago and to be honest...I really, really don't like it.<br />
I found the texture to be quite greasy and it just lay on top of the lips and hence it didn't actually moisturize or 'treat' them. If anything, I think it just dried them out more.<br />
After discovering <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/for-those-chapped-lipped-people-out.html" target="_blank"><b>Nuxe reve de miel</b></a>, I haven't looked back. </div>
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This is the most beautiful thing in my entire make up stash. I am sure many of you have already heard about <b>Charlotte Tilburys Filmstar Bronze and Glow</b>, but for those who haven't, this a contour/bronzer and highlighting kit. This wins the award for the most beautifully packaged product. Sometimes I just take it out of my Muji unit and just stare at it...I'm not even joking. </div>
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This compact is fairly weighty with a rose gold casing. Just heaven.</div>
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Anyway, aside from being a beautiful thing, the important question is- does it work? At £49, it needs to be good. </div>
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You may well have guessed from the title, but this is well and truly worth the hype. I feel excited every single time I use it.</div>
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Lets starts with the Contour shade. The interesting thing about this is that this actually works as a designated contour AND bronzer. Classic shadowy contours such as <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/kevyn-aucoin-sculpting-powder-in-medium.html" target="_blank"><b>Kevyns Aucoins</b></a> have a very cool ashy tone to them to create a shadow, which they do fantastically, but that is their sole purpose. You would look very ill if you attempted to bronze up your face with Aucoins offering.<br />
The opposite tends to be true with bronzers, for example the <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/hourglass-ambient-lighting-bronzer.html" target="_blank"><b>Hourglass Ambient Lighting</b> <b>Bronzer</b></a> which creates a gorgeous warmth to the skin, but would look incredibly fake as a contour.</div>
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Charlotte somehow manages to have created a shade that works for both...this is a pricey item, but the way I see it, this is kind of three products in one...that's my justification folks. </div>
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The contour shade contains a faint shimmer- which doesn't translate to the skin so it does not affect the contour, I assume it is there to help blending and also to add some warmth if you are going to use it all over the face.<br />
I always take this away with me as I can contour the cheeks and than dust this all over the skin. It's so smooth, easy to blend and looks natural on the skin. </div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">The highlight shade is a golden champagne which gives such a lovely glow to the skin, but I would advise using this with caution. My favourite brush to use is my <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/my-top-ten-brushes.html" target="_blank"><b>Smashbox Fan Brush</b></a> as I find other brushes pick up too much product and this stuff is very pigmented so an over application can look a little obvious. But hey if that's your thing you will love this anyway!</span><br />
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For me, I love a glow so a dusting with my fan brush is all I need, but its nice to know that you can build it up if you so desire.<br />
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<b>Bottom Line : </b>The Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow is one hundred percent worth the hype. The packaging is beautiful, it comes with a large mirror, the contour somehow manages to double up as a natural looking contour and bronzer whilst the highlight adds such a lit from within glow. I adore this and even though I have used it tonnes- I am nowhere near hitting pan.<br />
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Gorgeous. Thank you Charlotte.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14893541671769976218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8396133949548443934.post-29975345258106685952015-09-03T07:00:00.000+01:002015-09-08T18:02:22.011+01:00My Top Ten Brushes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I went away last week, I tried my hardest to scale my brushes down, so this post is half favourite brushes and half the brushes I take away with me. I have to say after taking pictures, I realized that there are a couple that on the whole I prefer (which I have written below) but these are the ones I take away with me as a lot of them are multipurpose. </div>
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<b>Bobbi Brown Full Coverage Face : </b>This is a great little multi-tasker so I always take this away with me. On the whole I prefer applying foundation with my fingers but some formulas do need a brush to help buff them in.<br />
This brush is very soft, travel sized and is my favourite brush for blending foundation in seamlessly in no time.<br />
I also use it to blend in cream products whether that be bronzer/blusher, but especially my <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/smashbox-step-by-step-contour-stick.html" target="_blank"><b>Smashbox Contour Sticks</b></a><b> </b>as not only does it work them in well, but it is small enough to blend in a contour without smearing it all over my face.<br />
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<b>Real Techniques Setting Brush : </b>I use this for concealer- again not all the time because I think with some concealer formulas you really need the warmth of your fingers to help blend in, but with my <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/urban-decay-naked-concealer.html" target="_blank"><b>Urban Decay Concealer</b></a>, when I do my upside triangles, this does a great job of blending without wiping away the coverage I have created or disturbing my foundation underneath. I need to pick up another one of these, its fab. </div>
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<b>Charlotte Tilbury Blush Brush : </b>This is my favourite Blush Brush when it comes to working with sheerer blushes. Its the only brush I use for my <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/if-you-can-find-it-buy-it-nars-douceur.html" target="_blank"><b>Nars</b></a> and <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/my-latest-obsession.html" target="_blank"><b>Clinique</b></a> blushes as they are not as crazy pigmented, so this helps to pick up that extra bit of product as the bristles are fairly dense. It's fairly soft as well, which is a bonus.<br />
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<b>Charlotte Tilbury Powder and Sculpt Brush : </b>This brush is great for contouring and highlighting (although it can pick up too much highlight so I have to tap off the excess), but I use it mostly to set the concealer under my eyes. To be honest, I often use it for everything, including blusher (If my CT blusher brush is dirty) as it is so small and tapered than you can get a really precise application. This is a real workhorse so I think it would fit most peoples needs. </div>
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I have to say though if we are solely talking powder contour, then my Mac 168 is my absolute favourite as it really carves out the cheek bones whilst diffusing the edges, making everything look natural. </div>
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<b>Real Techniques Duo Fibre Brush : </b>This is my favourite brush of all time. If I were only allowed to keep one face brush- this would be it.<br />
It is soft, never picks up too much product, has many uses, washes like a dream, dries V quickly and manages to bounce back every time I squish it in my make up bag.<br />
I use this for a fine dusting of powder, whether that be under my eyes or all over. You will never get a heavy, powdery look with this brush.<br />
This works brilliantly at applying and diffusing bronzer- the brush is tapered so I can turn the brush on the side to blend out powder contour as well.<br />
Even though this brush is larger, I use it for my more pigmented and creamy blushes as well, for example my Charlotte Tilbury blushes. It just makes them look so seamless on the skin.<br />
This brush is very affordable - it comes in a three set which is priced at £23.99.<br />
I don't use the other brushes a whole lot, but it is worth picking up for this brush alone.<br />
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<b>Mac 217 : </b>I'm sure you all knew this little brush would make an appearance! If I am after a wash of colour all over the lid, this brush comes in handy, but it is my favourite crease brush for blending out powder eye shadows as somehow it helps me create that almost feline eye. I use it flat to deposit the colour in the crease and then I tun it on the side to blend out and it helps to diffuse my eye shadow upwards and outwards.</div>
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<b>Mac 239 : </b>This is my favourite brush for packing shadow onto the lid, it is fairly stiff and not as fluffy as the 217 so you can get a precise, dense application of shadow.<br />
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Just a note on shades though as I feel they are very limited, I had quite a tough time picking one out. I have the shade <b>Light Neutral</b> which suits me fine, but when I am a tanned it is a bit too fair but the shade up doesn't really work. If you are interested in this concealer, it is probably best to try in person.<br />
I use this under my eyes and I have tried a hell of a lot of concealers in my time- more than any other product because my under eye darkness is the bane of my life.<br />
The shadows aren't awful, but for some reason I find them so hard to cover up.<br />
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I love the applicator on this, you can see it is quite a long doe foot that picks up quite a lot of product so one dip in the tube provides enough product, I apply this in a upside down triangle under my eyes and what is left on the tube I use down the centre of my face to highlight.<br />
There is a good amount of coverage and it does do a great job of concealing my shadows without making me look cakey (providing that my eye area is prepped properly with eye cream).<br />
I tried the Nars Creamy Concealer a while ago and I found is so incredibly drying I honestly don't understand why it is so hyped up.<br />
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I blend this in with my Real Techniques setting brush, I find when I do so I seem to achieve a higher coverage.<br />
This works best in the upside down triangle as it brightens the whole area and I can dot a bit extra under the eyes if there are any shadows lurking,<br />
This is one of my favourite finds of 2015, in a perfect world this would have a touch more coverage as sometimes I can see some faint shadows under my eyes, but I guess that is the price you pay for having something that is not drying.<br />
When this runs out I will pick up another without question, but I still want to try others in case there is something out there that adds just little bit more coverage.<br />
So please tell me Dear readers, what is your Holy Grail?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14893541671769976218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8396133949548443934.post-69170421958056847172015-09-01T07:00:00.000+01:002015-09-01T07:00:07.385+01:00Autumn Lip Options no.1 : Love Liberty <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <b>Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipsticks</b> are the best Matte Lipsticks I have ever tried. You can read a gushing review on the beautiful summer shade Sexy Sienna <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/new-lipstick-love.html" target="_blank">here</a>. However, as Autumn is upon us, it seemed like the perfect time to talk about my favourite fall shade, Love Liberty. </div>
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Berry lips are so season appropriate and slipping into this colour palette is one of the only things that gets me excited for the colder months. </div>
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You might be able to see that these lipsticks have a square edge that is suppose to mimic the shape of a lip brush and thus negating the need to use one- I quite like this actually, at first I wasn't sure but when it comes to darker shades, precision is key. </div>
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This lipstick is creamy, smooth and pigmented as hell. I just adore this colour and it will one hundred percent suit everyone, from the palest to the deepest skins. </div>
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Once applied this lipstick has a very slight sheen to it but after a few hours of wear this does go down to a more classic matte.</div>
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I had about 3 coffees whilst wearing this and I didn't need to touch it up, it is so comfortable to wear I kept checking it because I still find it hard to believe that something that feels so slight on the lips can stay put, but it does.</div>
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I really love that this doesn't dry my lips out, ever after a full day of wear my lips feel the same.</div>
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Reapplication is a doddle as well as this never gets flakey or patchy like some mattes do, which I love because I spend 95% of my life eating so if I had to remove the whole thing and start again, I assure you I wouldn't wear it.</div>
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After a few hours when it is truly matte, it can show some texture in your lips, but not at all in a bad way, only I can notice when I get up close in the mirror as I like to be super critical when it comes to expensive items- but it doesn't feel drying and if I apply over it, the texture disappears.</div>
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In the picture above I am wearing <b><a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/lip-liner-essentials.html" target="_blank">Urban Decays Venom</a></b> as a liner- it is a very good match, but any Berry liner will do. </div>
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<b>Bottom Line : </b>This is one of my favourite Autumn shades from one of my favourite lipstick lines!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14893541671769976218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8396133949548443934.post-36162087684593611752015-08-31T07:00:00.002+01:002015-08-31T18:27:30.061+01:00My Top Three Bases for Every Occasion <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The market right now is saturated with Foundations/Tinted Moisturizers/BBs/CCs/EEs/Full Coverage/Sheer/Matte/Liquid/Powder- the list goes on and on, and all the while new releases are being added. </div>
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Although my make up stash seems to be constantly expanding, I try to be quite disciplined when it comes to bases as they do have a shorter shelf life.<br />
There are many foundations out there right now that I really want to get my hands on, but for now I am sticking with these three until one of them runs out.</div>
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For my skin, I have the winning three that are in constant rotation as I have one to suit every need. </div>
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For reference, I am 24 and my skin type is normal to dry and a bit dehydrated. I don't tend to suffer from blemishes so my base of choice is something that is glowy, hydrating and buildable if needed. </div>
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I don't like flat matte finishes as they dry out my complexion. </div>
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<b>Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk : </b>I use the shade 4. This formula is more of a typical foundation than the other two listed, it is slightly thicker and takes more working in so I often use a brush to apply it, or at least to aid the final blend. </div>
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This is a beautiful foundation that photographs like nobodies business- its a winner on a night out or any occasion where I feel like I have to bring my A game. The finish is incredibly natural, I think this foundation is very aptly named as it certainly makes the skin look luminous. </div>
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People often compare this to the L'Oreal True Match, I am sorry but I have to disagree there. TM sank into my pores and left my skin looking a little cakey.<br />
Luminous Silk does not as it smoothes over any texture in the skin and helps to disguise pores- though I hasted to add that as I have dry skin so enlarged pores are not a problem I often face. </div>
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This provides a medium coverage with one pump but that can be bumped up to a fuller coverage with 2. This is long lasting and sometimes looks even better at the end of the day, but again I need to add that I don't tend to have issues with make up wearing off.</div>
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<b>Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer : </b>I use the shade Groenland. If I was forced into purging my entire base stash and I was only allowed to keep one- it would be this. </div>
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Hands down, the best tinted moisturizer I have ever tried and this is the base I wear most regularly.</div>
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After I have cleansed my skin and applied my regular moisturizer, I apply this all over my skin, blending in with my fingers. </div>
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Part of the reason this is so glorious is because it actually hydrates the skin whereas a lot of TMs don't - they masquerade as tinted moisturizers when all they really are is a sheer foundation. </div>
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This adds a decent coverage but more can be added to problem areas, but it is the finish that keeps me coming back day after day - if you want skin that looks dewy, healthy, plump and delicious, just go for this </div>
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It is SPF 30 so it is great in warmer weather (although if you are actually going to be sunbathing, please use a designated sun cream).<br />
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<b>Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua : </b>I use the shade B20. This is another total gem and a happy medium between the two above. </div>
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Firstly I love the bottle as it's so travel friendly so if I am pushed for room in my make up bag I tend to only pack this. </div>
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I prefer applying this with my fingers as the warmth really helps it to mesh with the skin. How much coverage you want is up to you, it is sheer to medium but it layers well.</div>
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This is such a perfecting foundation, I find people just comment on how good my skin is- not how good my foundation is which is the point of base products, right? I just want to look like a more perfected version of myself.</div>
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The finish of this is more glowy than the Armani but not as much as the Nars. I find this one handles primers really well so if I want to up the glow, I can use my <b><a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/july-beauty-and-skincare-favorites.html" target="_blank">Charlotte Tilbury Wonderglow</a></b> or the<b><a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/quick-prettyfying-make-up.html" target="_blank"> Dior Glow Maximizer</a>.</b> </div>
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I opt for this if I want something lighter than the Giorgio Armani (and it is much quicker to apply), or if I want more coverage than Nars.</div>
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It contains SPF 15, and I have to say that I don't really see the point in token amounts of SPF, but it photographs well and it is very travel friendly. </div>
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<b>Bottom Line : </b>Whilst I have these three I don't see the need to try anything else. They all handle their specicifc needs perfectly, but when one runs out I will be looking into new bases to try! Maybe not with the Nars though...it's just that damn good.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14893541671769976218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8396133949548443934.post-34270381214349466652015-08-28T07:00:00.000+01:002015-08-30T21:15:22.421+01:00Charlotte Tilbury Blush in First Love <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you have read this <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/july-beauty-and-skincare-favorites.html" target="_blank"><b>post</b></a> you will know that as of late, this blush has really been floating my boat.</div>
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I bought this a while ago when my obsession with Charlotte Tilbury's <b><u><a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/if-you-treat-yourself-to-one-thing-this.html" target="_blank">Love Glow</a></u></b> was at an all time high, so this was somewhat neglected.</div>
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<b>First Love</b> looks quite peculiar in the pan - it is a warm peachy/brown tone with a faint silver shimmer through out. Please don't let the silver sheen deter you because this thing is GORGEOUS.</div>
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This is so unlike everything I own. </div>
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It just makes you look healthy, the shimmer is very subtle- have no fear of silver sparkles, think more gentle luminosity. </div>
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Charlotte Tilbury blushes are among some of my favorites, I adore their creamy, smooth formula and I am glad that <b>First Love </b>is no exception.<br />
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This is a great summer blush as it adds that peachyness- I love layering it over my <b><u><a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/worth-hype-chanel-soleil-tan-de-chanel.html" target="_blank">Chanel Bronzing Universal</a></u></b> but I can imagine it working in colder months too sans tan. Summer has pretty much left the building so we shall find out soon enough. </div>
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The blendabilty of these blushes is second to none and I don't think I will stop until I have them all...</div>
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I love a great lipstick but I also hate a high maintenance product. Anything that requires a touch up every seven minutes or is so slippery I am permanently paranoid that it is on my teeth and chin or is so drying that I feel like I am walking round with dry, crusty prunes on my face- is not a winner in my books.</div>
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The <b>Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Shine</b> Lipstick in <b>Fuchsia in Rage</b> is the first YSL lipstick I have tried and I am not going to lie I was pretty taken aback by it.</div>
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It is so smooth and creamy, making it by far the most lip balm like lippie I own.<br />
It applies smoothly as hell- comfort is it's number one sell, but then I automatically assumed that this is going to be one of those products that drives me up the bloody wall with paranoia...but no.</div>
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It didn't bleed, it didn't smear, it held its own against a latte and actually left a stain behind. </div>
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However it builds up incredibly easily to a gorgeous punchy colour that just perks up the complexion no end. I pair it with thick, black lashes and that's about it. It makes me look and feel awake whilst adding moisture to my lips- which is especially great if they are dry and chapped. It's probably the only lipstick I can wear regardless of my lip state.<br />
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I have seen a lot of bloggers compare these to the <b><u><a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/by-terry-ombre-blackstar-swatches-and.html" target="_blank">By Terry Ombre Blackstars</a></u></b> and as they are a fraction of the price I thought I would pick a few shades up. </div>
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I will start off with the positive- Cool Mink is a nice cool taupe shade that adds some subtle interest to the eye.</div>
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I bought Coffee Bean as it looked quite similar to By Terrys Brown Perfection and to be honest I wish I hadn't. I would have much rather put that £8 towards the By Terry offering.</div>
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It is quite a stiff formula, I would rather it was creamier so there was no dragging.</div>
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It's just really boring and fades to a grey brown.</div>
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In these pictures I am wearing Coffee Bean on the lid, Gunmetal Grey on the inner corners and Deep Purple on the lower lashline. </div>
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See what I mean? The colours have dulled and there is creasing. </div>
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<b>Bottom Line : </b>The swatches make these shadow sticks look better than they are. I will definitely keep Cool Mink as an easy every day shade, but overall I am really unimpressed with these and I wont be picking up anymore. </div>
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Here we have the<b> Charlotte Tilbury Golden Goddess Palette</b>.</div>
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I have one more palette to bring you after this one, but now as we are in the month of August it seemed appropriate to talk about her summery offering!</div>
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I do really like this, but I prefer the others I have. You can read about <b><u><a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/my-favorite-matte-palette-charlotte.html" target="_blank">The Sophisticate</a></u></b>, <a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/the-vintage-vamp-palette-by-charlotte_4.html" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">The Vintage Vamp</a> and <b><u><a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/because-charlotte-told-me-to.html" target="_blank">The Rock Chick</a>.</u></b></div>
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If you are a lover of neutrals- then you will really enjoy this. Don't get me wrong, I really do but I find it lacks the depth that the others have. </div>
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The Prime shade is a pale gold which looks great on the inner corners, the Enhance is a unusual taupe shade that veers bronze- it looks quite different when in the pan and when swatched.</div>
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The Smoke shade is a beautiful bronze which is obviously needed in any summer collection and then the Pop is a gold pressed glitter pigment. </div>
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The issue I have with this is that when the Enhance and the Smoke shade are blended together they can get a bit lost. </div>
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It all seems to blend into one. </div>
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I will either put the enhance or smoke over the lid whilst using the prime and pop.</div>
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The glitter pigment is stunning and I love adding it on top- it also works beautifully over any gold/bronzey cream eye shadow to take things to the next level. </div>
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I think the glitter shade actually works best over a cream base and it gives it something to stick to.<br />
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Sometimes I can get a bit of fall out with the pop shade in this palette, which is not something I experience with the others.</div>
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Honestly I am not bashing this palette- it is beautiful and I get a lot of use out of it, this is such a great little neautral palette that I think a lot of people will enjoy. </div>
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When I am tanned and I want to do the whole bronze goddess thing, this comes with me, it has been on several holidays with me and it works well for subtle day time looks.</div>
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I just wish this could be built up more. If you are into neutral, shimmery basics, you will love this, but if you really want to up the amp and achieve a sexy smokey eye, it's quite hard to do with this. </div>
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I find it easy with the other palettes to create some serious smokey oomph.</div>
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<b>Bottom Line</b> : Neutral lovers will adore this, those seeking some serious intensity, need not apply.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14893541671769976218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8396133949548443934.post-38112950697091653872015-08-07T07:00:00.002+01:002015-08-07T07:00:04.834+01:00Summery Cheeks with Becca's Beach Tint in Watermelon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I realize when I wrote this post on the <b><u><a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/bourjois-aqua-blush-swatch-and-review.html" target="_blank">Bourjois Aqua Blush</a></u></b>, I said that I didn't own any liquid blushes...that's not the whole truth. I forgot that I bought this a while ago and it got a little lost in my stash. I have amended this situation and I am making sure to wear it regularly as it is a great little product.</div>
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The <b>Becca Beach Tint </b>is one of those two in one products- it can be used on the Cheeks and Lips. I find most products that promise both don't actually deliver both...that is somewhat the truth here. </div>
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I adore this pinky/red shade on the cheeks as it gives such a dewy look to the skin and it is very easy to work with (unlike the Bourjois).</div>
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The best way to apply this is to pop a little bit on the back of my hand and then I gently rub my ring finger in and blend it a little. If I apply this straight to the cheeks it can be easy to over do as it spreads, if I spread it on the hand first, I can control it more. </div>
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This applies very easily to the apples of the cheeks and once blended it gives such an effortless summer dewiness. </div>
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I also find it long lasting which is a rarity with cream/liquid cheek products. </div>
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Another reason why blending on the back of the hand is a good idea is because it can separate a little in the tube which is quite annoying, but blending restores the proper texture of the blush. </div>
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This is such an easy little thing to take away with me and I am very keen to get my hands on Lychee, a bright pink shade.</div>
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This does work on the lips, but it creates a more matte look, which yes is longer lasting and it's nice having a matching product to your cheeks, but after a while it can feel a little drying. </div>
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When I am in a rush, you can't really get easier than this and I will wear it both ways, but I hands down prefer this as a blush than lip product.</div>
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It does look lovely on the lips though!</div>
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It is a very flattering shade, but you can see it does highlight the lines in my lips so it's not as comfortable as my designated lip products.</div>
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What are your thoughts? I have been obsessed with <b>Becca</b> for ages but this is the only product I actually own!</div>
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I was given a sample of this a while ago in SpaceNK and to be honest....I had never heard of it before.</div>
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I opened up the little sachet thinking I would be greeted by your run of the mill face cream, alas no. This is some sort of hybrid between a cream/oil and balm. You only need a tiny amount and I mean TINY. A little goes a very long way.</div>
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This cream contains only a handful of very basic, all natural ingredients. The entire inci list is as follows : Honey, Beeswax, Olive Oil, Royal Jelly, Bee Pollen and Bee Propolis.</div>
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So that might give you some indication of what the texture is like as in the tub it looks like a dense honey (minus any granules) but once you rub it between your fingers it melts into this delicious oil.</div>
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This is a fantastic product and my new skin savior. I went away last week and I didn't pack this (for reasons unknown) and my skin let me know pretty quickly.</div>
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It has an array of benefits such as helping to heal, comfort and moisturize.</div>
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Due to the honey it is also antibacterial so if you have blemish prone skin this will also help to clear it.</div>
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I don't use this in the morning as it takes quite some time for this to absorb, I use about a 5 pence piece amount, massage it into my skin after cleansing and after using my Kiehls midnight recovery oil and my skin dramatically improves the next day.</div>
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I find it hard to come across multi-functional products but this does deliver what ever my skin is craving.</div>
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I can go to bed with dull/dry/spotty/dehydrated/course skin and ten wake up feeling so much better.</div>
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My skin feels moisturized whilst clearer and brighter.</div>
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It is somewhat of an all rounder as it can be used as a lip balm/on cuticles/ and burns.</div>
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<b>Bottom Line : </b>I adore this stuff. It is my skin care savior and now I can't imagine it being out my routine. It just goes to show that sometimes simplicity is best. I won't make the mistake of leaving it at home again. Also it comes in a massive jar so this will last for a long, long time.</div>
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Have any of you tried this wonder cream?</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14893541671769976218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8396133949548443934.post-89876999514135247662015-08-03T07:00:00.001+01:002015-09-01T19:05:08.761+01:00By Terry Ombre Blackstar : Swatches and Review <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The<b> By Terry Ombre Blackstars</b> do tend to polarize opinions.</div>
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I read far more favorable reviews than negative, but I feel like I sit in a weird no mans land because I do see their faults but I continue to love them anyway.</div>
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Does that make sense?</div>
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These cream eye shadows do not come cheap at £29- I only managed to justify them by redeeming by five quid off reward from SpaceNK.</div>
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I wish considering their price tag that they were perfect- I think for that amount of money a product should be flawless, but it is not.</div>
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I have two shades- <b>Bronze Moon</b> and <b>Misty Rock</b>.</div>
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Brown Perfection will be mine the moment I have enough Ndulge points. </div>
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The consistency and texture of these sticks is divine- super creamy but not smeary, they apply like a dream- there is no dragging or scratching and the colours are my absolute favorites. </div>
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<b>Bronze Moon</b> is as the name would suggest, a bronze shade with a lot of gleam to it- it almost looks wet on the eye. Such a easy shade to wear and perfect for when you are in a hurry.</div>
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I scribble on, blend through the crease and then apply a touch more over those pesky mascara smudges then BOOM. </div>
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A wet look bronzey eye in 4 seconds.</div>
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The BM formula is the better of the two- I have far less issues with creasing and it lasts and lasts until I take it off.</div>
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The issue that I can face is that if I apply a bit too much/its a super hot day - creasing can happen. I don't really need a primer with this, but on a humid day, it is a must.</div>
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I love this so much and when it runs out, I will definitely repurchase, its so easy and such a unique bronze colour, but it is not perfect. </div>
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<b>Misty Rock</b> is the more complex of the two. I love this shade big time- its a purple/taupe/silver- so unique and it just makes me feel so summery. </div>
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Again, I would repurchase when it runs out without hesitation, but this CAN be quite difficult to work with.</div>
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I find if I prime my eyelids, and set with powder my problems do halve- but for £29 I think it's worth noting.</div>
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Every time I wear this people ask me what it is, it is easy and creamy to apply, it doesn't flake and it gives another beautiful wet look to the eye- but it can crease like a mofo. </div>
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See what I mean? It just seems to crack.</div>
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I don't have particularly oily lids but if you do I would either avoid or use a heavy duty primer.</div>
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Bronze Moon in action with a bit of <b><u><a href="http://jenniferdrinkscoffee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/if-warm-shadows-are-your-thing.html" target="_blank">Bobbi Browns Camel</a></u></b> in the crease :</div>
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Here's just a little swatch to give you more of an idea of colour :</div>
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<b>Bottom Line</b> : I will continue to use these around the clock- beautiful colours, super easy to apply, very travel friendly and long lasting. </div>
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The con is obviously the creasing and normally that is a humongous no no from me, I can try to avoid it with primers and powders etc, but even if the cracks appear, I love these too much to be perturbed.</div>
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