Showing posts with label Maybelline. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maybelline. Show all posts

Thursday, 22 August 2019

Lip of the week 35 // Maybelline Lip paint.

Hello darlings.

How are you all?

Today's post is my lip of the week, this product is new to me. its the Maybelline Lip Paint in 'Stripped Down'. I bought it on Fragrance Direct a couple weeks back for £1.25! But since i've had a little look on the Boots and Superdug websites but i couldn't find them on there. But the fragrance direct link is here and the link to buy them on the Mayeblline website. So i know the range is still available. 

I only purchased this lip paint about 2 weeks ago and i have worn it non stop. 
The packing is a tube with a doefer applicator at the end, its not one that you can take out its attached to the packaging. So you squeeze and the product comes out. I quite like the applicator, its soft and applies the product evenly. But i know people will have a problem with it do to hygiene but as i'm only going to use the product on myself i'm not worried. But you can squeeze a small amount on to the back of you hand and apply with a brush if preferred. 
The colour is a beautiful nude, very 90s. Its pink toned but not too pink, i was worried looking at the picture online that it would be a straight up pink shade instead of a nude but its not. Its a beautiful natural nude. 

The texture, its a very liquidy, its quite glossy when you apply it but after a bit of wear time it dries down matte. The product is really comfortable on the lips and last a really long time. But sadly its not transfer proof.
My two year old son Isaac helping mummy take swatch pictures!
Overall i really love this lip paint, i'd love to know have you tried this product?

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Tuesday, 20 November 2018

Bargain alert! // Poundland finds

Hello darlings

Today's post is a quick post about the makeup i found in Poundland. I like to have a little nose around the makeup in Poundland as sometimes you can find little gems. I haven't really tried anything from their own brad but i do like when they have branded makeup. I popped in last week to buy and drink and again had a little nose as i do and the stand was full of products! L'Oreal, Bourjois, Maybelline, Models Own, NYC, Rimmel, Cover girl you name it. So i thought i would just share it with you quickly in case they still have some in your local Poundland so you can get some bargains too! 
I picked up 2 nail polishes, both from Bourjois, one nude and one 90's nude. I also chose 2 blushers, one from Bourjois and one from Maybelline. I don't own any cream blushers to the liquid one from Bourjois i am very excited to try! I also picked up 2 brow products i see a theme here! A Brow Artist Sculpt from L'Oreal i've always wanted to try this when it was at the drugstore but i didn't want to pay £8 for it so i'm so happy to have found it. I also picked up a brow mascara from Bourjois which is so lucky as i needed a new one. I don't own any makeup from Models own only nail polishes but i chose this rosy nude lipstick, its a sheer formula but very pretty! Lastly a liquid liner from Bourjois and as you can ever have too many! 

Each products cost between £5-£10 each and i only paid £8 for all of them, so chuffed!


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Saturday, 21 April 2018

Travel essentials // Part 2 // Makeup

Hello darlings.

A couple of weeks ago i posted my skincare travel essentials today's post is the follow up with my travel makeup essential. I didn't do them in one post otherwise it would have been the longest post ever! These are the products that i can't live without, that i use everyday and i had to take with me. I tend to take palettes or multipurpose products to reduce the space it takes up in my luggage. 
Base: 
L'Oreal True Match Foundation In Warm Ivory: £9.99. This foundation is a tad dark for me but its the right yellow undertone, i find most foundation are far too pink for me. But i find if i blend it well and add a lighter concealer it looks perfect! Its long lasting and creates a really nice coverage. I would have taken the Makeup Revolution Fast Base but i hadn't purchased it buy that point. 

Makeup Revolution Concealer And Define Concealer in C1: £4.00. I love this concealer i can totally see why it broke the internet, why every is obsessed with it, its brilliant! I have it in C1 which at the time was the lightest now they have C0, C.05. But i find C1 is a good colour, if anything i think its a tad too light! Which never happens with concealer for me, so i'm really happy with this product.

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder In Translucent: £3.99. I've had this powder for years, its a good standard powder that sets my makeup and keeps the oil away. A powder i think everyone needs and i can't travel without.

Makeup Revolution Ultra Contour Palette: £8.00. This is my holy grail product i can't live without it. The light contour shade is perfect for my skin tone and the highlighter is so beautiful and subtle but you can really build it up! Both in one handy palette perfect for going away.
L to R: L'Oreal Foundation, MR Concealer. MR Contour and Highlight shades.

Brows:
Max Factor Brow Shaper In Brown: £7.99. I can't go anywhere without this brow product, it literally lives in my handbag. Its a very fine pencil which means i get a precise brow, i can create a good shape. Its not too waxy or pigmented so i can't go over board. Long lasting, smudge prove, its exactly what i'm looking for. Great comb on the end too! 

Eyes:
Stila Eyes Are The Window Of The Soul Palette: £30.00. I love Stila cosmetics, The packaging is so beautiful and a little piece of luxury to me. Great selection of everyday colours which match any skin tone and makeup look. You can create so many different looks for both day and evening with this palette. Definitely an all round brilliant palette. 

Maybelline Liquid Eyeliner: £5.99 I've been using this liner for years, i've tried so may but i keep coming back to this one, i love it. Its a very find tip, very pigmented, i know it lasts all day and wont let me down. 

Nip And Fab Mascara: £9.95. I got this is the Nip and Fab set i bought on Black Friday which was an amazing deal! (post here) I've only just got round to using this one as i still had a couple of other mascaras on the go at the time. This is a really nice mascara, the wand is a nice small shape so it really catches all the lashes, it gives me length and volume. 

L to R Max Factor Brow pencil, Stila Palette a couple of shades, Maybelline line.

Lips
L'Oreal Lipstick In Erotique: £6.99. I love this shade especially for going out in the evening, i've always enjoyed L'Oreal lipsticks. I've never had a L'Oreal lip product that i didn't like. This one is so creamy and pigmented. 

Mac Lipstick In Velvet Teddy: £17.50. Lastly my long time favourite, and i think one that is everyone loves. This is a classic nude, i think this is perfect for everyday, its quick and easy to just throw on. You know it goes with all makeup looks. Its a comfortable matte, that is long lasting and fades away nicely.
L to R: L'oreal Erotique and Mac Velvet Teddy

What are some of your travel essentials?
Have you tried any of these products?

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Wednesday, 30 August 2017

August Favourites 2017

Hello darlings!

As i write this i'm watching The British Bake Off, whos watching this year?! Or is everyone boycotting it? I'm quite enjoying it, i'd like to hear your thoughts! Today's post is my August favouirtes, i'm not gonna lie i'm happy this month is coming to an end! I'm so ready for summer to be over and for Autumn to come and yes that C word, CHRISTMAS! But don't worry this post isn't a Christmas post.
I don't mention many fragrances in my favouirtes posts, i rarely try new ones. But this one had been sitting on my shelf for many months. The smell of this is gorgeous! Its a beautiful summer fragrance, it lasts such a long time, a couple of sprays fills the whole room. The main reason i've been using this so much this month is because i adopted a kitten! and his litter tray is in the house and i need something to mask the scent. 

Everyone ad their mother has tried and uses this mascara, its taken the world by storm. And i'm one of them who is obsessed, this has to be my fourth or fifth tube. Its gives me everything i want, makes my lashes long, curled, it doesn't flake or smudge, a winner all round!

I don't know if i've mentioned this highlighter in  a post before? I don't know why as this is a gorgeous stick highlighter! Its a proper wow, in your face kind of highlighter. Its very pretty ad long lasting. Definitely good for those Instagram pics!
I mentioned this liquid lipstick in my last post (link) and i raved about it! So its no surprise that it has made it into this months favourite. I'll let you check it out that post and you can read all my thoughts on it! 

No7 Day Cream: £25.00
This is the only skincare product this month. Its the No7 day cream i got in a Christmas set last year from my brother and i've only just cracked it open as i own so many face creams and moisturizers that it takes me a while to work through them!. This is just a really nice bog standard face cream, it does what t says on the tin! Its lightweight and absorbs into the skin quickly. Its smells lovely! Overall a fab face cream! 
Lastly Meet Zeus, he and Isaac are already best buddies. Of course Zeus and Isaac are included in my monthy favourites. But i will be doing a whole separate post introducing Zeus and also Isaac's six month update! Yes i can't believe he is six months old already too! So look out for those in the next week or two.

I'd love to know what are some of your August Favourites? 

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Friday, 26 May 2017

Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Drama Review

Hello darlings.

I feel Maybelline mascaras are taking over! I have crap eyelashes so i'm always looking for a miracle mascara. I love Maybelline mascaras, their lash sensational is my holy grail, so when i saw this one i thought i'd give it ago. I picked this up for £3.99 in Home Bargains a few weeks back. 
The first thing that stands out is the packaging, i think it is nice, it stands out but i think its a bit too bold for my liking, aimed more at teenagers. I like a slick black tube if i'm honest. But i really love the wand, i like small plastic wands that can get right into the roots of my small eyelashes. So this was a win for me.  
But lets get down to the important part, is it a good mascara? Errr... Its an okay mascara, i had to curl my lashes before hand as it did nothing to my small straight lashes but once curled with an eyelash curler it did give them some lift and length that lasted but of i'm honest i think it was the curlers. But the product wasn't flaky and didn't smudge and once on the lash it dried quite fast. Unlike a lot of mascaras it wasn't clumpy, but it was very weighty on. The finished look was a nice natural look, but not dramatic or wow look! Not the Falsie look is claims, sorry Maybelline. 
(With the mascara) 
Overall it wasn't a bad mascara it just didn't do anything special. Maybe on someone who has amazing long eyelashes to begin with it would but really good but sadly for me i wont repurchase.

You can purchase here for £7.99

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Saturday, 21 May 2016

My top 5 under £5

Hello darlings

 My last top 5 under £5 was when i first started blogging about two years ago so i thought it was time for a new one! I always love these types of posts and as you can find some real bargains! It also shows you don't need to spend a lot of money on good products.  

First up is this great budget powder, i think it is one of the best you can find on the high street. I love the Rimmel Stay Matte but i found myself repurchasing the Seventeen one more than the Rimmel. Its very finely milled that keeps you matte all day. Its a great bargain for under £5 as it lasts a long time.

This is my newest concealer and its quickly become a staple in my everyday makeup routine. If you follow me on Instagram (link hint hint) then you'll see i mention it frequently in my FOTD's. I find this is perfect for under eyes, it doesn't crease or settle into fine lines and it is long lasting. Plus it is great for people with very fair skin as it has a very light shade, but the shade range doesn't go very deep so sadly its not good for deeper skin tones as the deepest shade is medium. 

If you are looking for a quick touch up for your brows this is brilliant especially if you're in a rush! Its is also really good if you don't need to draw in your brows and you just need to add a little something. It gives brows a fuller appearance and adds thickness and colour. If you do need to fill in your brows then this can be used just to set them.

I mentioned the Make Up Academy eye shadow palettes in my last 5 under £5. I was going to put a Makeup Revolution palette in this post instead of mentioning MUA again but i don't have any of their palettes under £5. I have the Iconic Pro ones and Salvation palettes but they are a little more money. I might save them for a top 10 under £10! Nonetheless i still love MUA, their eye shadows are very similar to Makeup Revolution. Very pigmented, easy to blend and long lasting. A real bargain! 

Most of the lip liners i've tried from the high street tend to be rough, dry and drag along your lips. But not this Essence lip liners, they are creamy, pigmented and come in many wearable shades. They are so good they can be worn on their own. I definitely need to pick up more of these! 

I'd love to know have you tried any of these products?
What are some of you favourite products under £5?

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Tuesday, 17 May 2016

My Current Favourite Base: Maybelline BB Cream


Hello darlings

I haven't review a foundation product for quite some time. My favourite has always been the Revlon Colour Stay but since that ran out a few months ago instead of repurchasing i decided to use what i had in my collection. Over the years i've collected quite a few foundations that were just not quite right, they were either too pink or too yellow toned or too dark. The one that i have been loving and using the most is the Maybelline Dream Pure BB cream.

I should start off by saying i bought the one for oily skin rather than for dry skin but i don't regret it as it works for me. Also i bought it in the shade light which is the lightest shade they offer but unfortunately it is still a tiny bit dark for me but it will be perfect when i catch a bit more sun. 
Packaging: Its a plastic tube which is great for travel. It fits perfectly into my handbag. It is a squeezey tube rather than a pump or a pourer. I like it as it looks different to any other foundations that i own. You get 30ml which is the standard for foundation or BB cream.
Texture: The product is really creamy and blendable. Its quite thick and not at all runny when you squeeze it on to your hand. It also doesn't dry to fast so you have time to blend before it sets which is great. 

Coverage: It does not create a high coverage, this is to be expected with a BB cream. Its a sheer base perfect for summer, you can let your skin breathe. But i have found that it is build able on the areas that i needed it, for example i add more under my eyes a don my acne scares. I found doing this didn't make it cakey.

Finish: It creates a natural looking and almost matte finish. I'm really happy with it as i don't need to powder. 

Our Dream Pure BB Cream is a 1-step wonder for healthy-looking skin today and clearer skin  tomorrow.
Clears acne
Conceals imperfections
Minimizes look of pores
Reduces appearance of redness
Adjusts to skin tone
Hydrates and smoothes
Enhances and clarifies skin
Is oil-free, with a lightweight feel

2% salicylic acid is one of the highest percentages of this powerful blemish-fighter that you can get without a prescription, yet it's gentle enough to use every day.

I feel it hasn't cleared up my skin but saying that i don't think this foundation has made it worst as i haven't had any break out since. So maybe it does work? I will keep using it and see and let you guys know! I do think it minimizes my pores and blurs everything together. I also agree that it feels lightweight on the skin and feels smooth. Over all i really like this product the only thing i wish i could change is the colour. I also think this product works for dry skin as well as oily. I should also mention that i know this is different from the Asian BB creams and it doesn't do the same thing but i'm happy with it and will continue to use it.

I'd love to know have you tried this product?
What are your thoughts?

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Thursday, 17 March 2016

The Maybelline One By One Mascara Review

Hello darlings.

Its been ages since i bought a new mascara, my current favourite is the Maybelline Lash Sensational, which you will have noticed i have mentioned several times on my blog. Its my go to mascara. But i was in TKMaxx a while ago and i noticed the had several of the Maybelline One By One mascaras (i think they are being discontinued? Although its still on their website) and as they were only £3.99 i thought i'd try one out. I know this use to be a firm favourite among the beauty community a few years ago. So i thought i test out it myself!
I'll start off with the packaging, I really like it, the tube is a nice colour and shape. Its nothing like what i have in my collection. It does look a little cheap but that doesn't bother me only i will see it. I bought it in black-brown, i only have black mascaras so i thought it would be nice to try a different one, a colour for a more natural makeup day. And i have to say i really like the colour of it on my lashes, its definitively more black than brown. The wand i was really intrigued by, i don't have any other mascara that have this shape wand. It separated and gave volume to my lashes which i was really happy about, its not the best results i've ever had from a mascara. I have quite short eyelashes so its hard to make them long but i think this mascara did quite a good job. (See pictures below) The formula is nice, not too wet so it doesn't clump my lashes too much or smudge under my eyes.  
Right eye no mascara 
Left eye with the Maybelline mascara 

Verdict: I'm really happy that i bought this mascara it does exactly what i want from a mascara and i'm really happy with the results. I don't think it will replace my Maybelline Lash Sensational as my favourite but i will continue to use this and maybe even repurchase. 

I'd love to know have you tried this product? 
What are your thoughts?
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Monday, 29 February 2016

February Favourites 2016

Hello darlings.

Today's post is my February favourites, i think i have finally got into the habit of writing 2016 instead of 2015! There have been quite a few products i have been loving this month all of them are relatively new things, i hope you enjoy :)

I bought this lipstick when i was in Edinburgh. I was looking for a nude lipstick that i could keep in my uni bag. I was looking at the L'Oreal stand as i love their lipsticks and have a couple fo them already and they haven't disappointed me. I believe the range has four nudes and Eva's was the most appealing to me. Although i think it is intended for darker skin tones but nonetheless i really like it and i think it suits me. Its gorgeous almost coral nude, not terribly long lasting but a lovely formula and feels nice on the lips.

This is my perfect primer it makes my makeup last all day, it smooth and doesn't dry my skin out. It is intend for oily and spot prone skin. I have dry skin so as first i was worried it would dry my skin out but i've been using it for a week or so now and it hasn't, if anything i think me skin is improving. I do have terribly spot prone skin and i haven't has many spots recently and i think its partly down to this. 

I did a whole blog post on this wonderful little sponge so i wont bore you too much about it. (link) Its a gorgeous way of blending either foundation or concealer, i personally prefer to use it to blend my concealer. The shape of it means it fits under my eyes perfectly. You can use it wet or dry and its give the most wonderful finish. 

Lastly this is my current favorite brow product, i'm planning to do a review of this little beauty, just once i've taken the pictures! It gives definition and fullness to my brows, both for a natural and dramatic look. Although i rarely go for a natural look. The only downside to this product is i'm not a huge fan of the wand but it does work and love how it makes my brows look afterwards. This is perfect for a if you are in rush!  

I'd love to know have you tried any of these products?
What are some of your February favourites?
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Tuesday, 1 December 2015

November Favourites: 2015

Hello darlings

Can you believe it is December 1st!! I'm so excited, its finally the Christmas Season! Who else is excited? Although today's post isn't very Christmasy it is my latest favourites, my November ones to be specific. I hope you enjoy :) 
I'll start of with a product thats no stranger on my blog, my Maybelline Colour Drama Lip Pencil in 'Berry Much' i have a couple of these pencils and i love them. They are quick and easy to use, very pigmented, creamy and long lasting, everything i'm looking for in a lip product. I have especially been loving berry much this month, its the perfect winter shade.

I haven't had the Makeup Revolution Radiance Palette very long, only a month or so but it has fast become my staple makeup item. Its the most gorgeous palette i own, not necessarily packaging wise, it very basic, but definitely the product. The first pinkish shade is my favourite it provides the most gorgeous light sheen, perfect for everyday!

Again this product is no stranger to my blog No7 Nail Polish in 'Deep Wine' i got this little nail polish in my No7 advent calendar last year and i have loved it ever since. Its the perfect berry colour, again perfect for this season!

Lastly is this Sleek Blush in 'Suede', i love sleek blushes i think they are great value for money. The packaging is well sleek, its cute and compact. This one, suede, is my favourite, it is definitely a autumn colour but i wear it all year round. The product is very pigmented and a small amount goes a long way. 

I'd love to know what are some of you guy's favouirtes are this month?
And are you excited for Christmas?!

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Saturday, 14 November 2015

Disappointing Products #1

Hello darlings.

Today's post is a disappointing products post, it really sucks when you get a product and as much as you want to like it you just don't. Most of these products i haven't liked are ones that i've liked other ones from the range and brand but this particular one i didn't like, it was either not what i expected or didn't work for my skin type.What doesn't work/what i don't like might not be the case for you.
I hope you enjoy :)

Maybelline Lipstick in 'Mauve Mania'. I love Maybelline lipsticks but this range's scent i don't like, the way a products smells is very important to me and i just didn't like it, it is a very strong berry scent that i could still smell on the lips for a long time after. I know lots of people really like it just wasn't for me. Its a shame as i really love the colour! 

Maybelline Colour Tattoo in 'Eternal Gold'. Again similar to the Maybelline lipstick, i love the colour Tattoos they are amazing and easy to use, my personal favourite is Permanent Taupe'. I found that Eternal Gold isn't as nice of a formula, its patchy when i apply it and its not as creamy, it just wasn't as good as the other ones i've tried. 

Sleek Matte Me Lip Cream in 'Petal'. I haven't tried many products from sleek, i have a couple of blushes and their contour kit, which i really love however i found this matte cream VERY drying and uncomfortable, it is long lasting but when it fades it turns into a weird line around your lips that looks bad. I really wanted to love it as i love matte lip products but sadly this one is not for me.

MUA Matte Palette Ever After. I was so looking forward to using this palette when i bought it a couple years ago, mattes similar to lips products are my favourite eye-shadows, they are the most natural and best for everyday use for me. But these weren't pigmented, i was really disappointed, a couple of the darker shades on the bottom row are ok but i don't use those very often, i wanted to use the paler one for bases but the top line of the palette is basically unusable. I normally rave about MUA eye shadows as they are good quality but unfortunately these weren't. 

Rimmel Lasting Finish Concealer in 'Porcelain'  Lastly this Rimmel concealer, i really wanted to love this, i like the packing, i love the idea of it being a pot and the colour match was great, normally Rimmel Foundations and Concealer are too dark but since they introduced 'light porcelain' i have a perfect shade. The problem with this concealer for me was its too dry, its clings to my fine lines, you can't use it on blemishes (i have a big problem with acne). The concealer also didn't last long and if you apply too much it was very cakey looking.

I'd love to know have you tried any of these products? 
Did they work for you?
Are there any products that disappointed you?

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Thursday, 11 June 2015

The 5 Product Face | Perfect Fixations

Hello Darlings.

Todays post is the 5 product face, i saw a few of these videos a while ago and thought as my current makeup routine is pretty simple makeup at the moment that this would be the perfect post. Its effortless, quick and simple, especially if you are in a rush!
I hope you enjoy :)
Products:
Maybelline Anti-age Concealer in 'Light' This is one of the best concealers i've tried, it blends beautifully, gives great coverage and i really like the sponge applicator, which i know a lot of people have an issue with.  
Seventeen Brow Pencil in 'Natural Brown' This has quickly become my holy grail brow product, you may have seen it a lot on my blog recently, its the perfect texture and colour for me which i really struggle with. 
Makeup Revolution Iconic Pro 2 Palette (My review) I love this palette, the pigmentation is wonderful and there is a huge colour selection, you can create so many looks from this beauty!
Maybelline Falsie Mascara in 'Black' This is a rediscovery for me, its a great lengthening mascara, i love the shape of the wand, its great for giving you that length and curl which my short stubby lashes lack. 
Revlon Balm Stain in 'Honey' Lastly this lip crayon is the perfect summer shade, a subtle pink thats easy to wear and effortless to apply!

I'd love to know have you tried any of these products?
What 5 products would you use?

<3 

Wednesday, 29 April 2015

A Little Treat....| Perfect Fixations

Hello darlings

Today's post is about my latest little purchase. Some of these items i have been collecting for a few weeks, such as the Makeup Gallery products. The others were a little spurge i did on Tuesday. Nearly all my essays and coursework has been handed in and my dissertation presentation was liked (Yay!) So i though i deserved a little treat! Quite a few of these i have been dying to try for ages after hearing such great reviews! So i hope they don't disappoint :)

Items pictured:

Have you tried any of these products?
I'd love to know have you have any little spending sprees lately? 

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Thursday, 16 April 2015

Lip Of The Week #10: Maybelline Lip Crayon | Perfect Fixations

Hello darlings 

Today post, as you can guess by the title is my lip of the week! This week i've gone back to a product i review a while ago, Maybelline Colour Drama Pencils (Review here) This one is in 'Minimalist', which is a pretty pale pink, almost a nude. There is definitely a theme with my lip of the weeks recently as they are all nudes and pale pinks, i think its because i'm so busy at the moment and they are just simple and easy to wear. But i will try to be more adventurous and try bolder ones over the next few weeks!
I don't know what that little pouts about.... ...hahaha

I'd love to know have you tried any of the Maybelline Colour Drama Pencils?
What are you thoughts? 

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