tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12892573366071215892024-03-05T14:22:10.709+00:00makeup. beauty. lifestyleA teenage girl sharing her experiences with life and love for all things makeup, beauty and food.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281943616009024741noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289257336607121589.post-82412764189292892702016-12-19T16:49:00.003+00:002016-12-20T09:07:36.299+00:00UK Colourpop Haul & Review <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hello guys!</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sorry I've been MIA for so long :( but I recently started university and the workload has been crazy! However I will now be blogging more regularly.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have been dying to try some Colourpop items for so long but they previously didn't ship to the UK. However, they recently started shipping to more countries internationally, including the UK so I picked up a few items. I didn't get everything I wanted as I was wary that the more you spend, the higher the custom charges would be. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In total I spent just over $50, which made me eligible for free international shipping which I thought was amazing! I then had to pay around £17 for custom charges when my items arrived so in total my order came to around £57 which for 4 liquid lipsticks, a lip gloss, 4 shadows and a highlighter is not bad at all!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here is what I purchased:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I also purchased one<b> ultra glossy lip colour</b> in the shade 'Weho' which is a super glossy nude.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The lip gloss formula is a tad sticky -however it is not unbearable. This shade is a bit light for my skin tone so I pair it with a brown lip liner and over a nude lipstick for a perfect glossy nude look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Although I had high hopes for these Colourpop shadows - I had heard how pigmented they can be, especially the metallic shades - I must say I was disappointed with the pigmentation, and blendability of these shadows as I thought they were a bit chalky (especially the mattes). However the shade 'Nillionaire' (a blogger favourite) is a stunning shadow and with some Fix+ hopefully the metallic shades could pop some more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I saw the swatches on Colourpop's website I HAD to pick up one of their 'pearlized highlighters' and I chose the shade 'Might Be'. As you can see below - the highlighters look very smooth, buttery and pigmented on Colourpop's website.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And at first when I finger swatched I was very impressed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">However when swatched on my arm, as shown above, the highlighter is not as pigmented as it first appears and is quite glittery as opposed to a buttery smooth glow that I was hopig for. I tried this highlighter on my cheek bones, applied with a fan brush and it was very glittery and sheer - not what I was hoping for. However I will try to add a bit of Fix+ from Mac on my brush next time and maybe even try a different brush to see if I can make it work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I must commend Colourpop for the colour range of their liquid lipsticks and eye shadows, however I was slightly unimpressed by their formulas I think the lipsticks are slightly too drying, the lip gloss is sticky and the highlighter and eye shadows are chalky. The products are not terrible, they certainly can be used however I was hoping that Colourpop could be my new go to brand for affordable, good quality makeup however the quality was slightly disappointing.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281943616009024741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289257336607121589.post-65296337764979946732016-08-20T22:26:00.000+01:002016-08-21T15:20:44.462+01:00My first attempt at a glitter cutcrease<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As I was attending a wedding this weekend I wanted my makeup to look super glam as it was a special occasion. I love the look of glitter cut creases so I thought this was the perfect occasion to try one on myself and I think I did ok!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For this eye look I used my holy grail </span><i><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">OPV cosmetics gorgeous </span></b></i><i><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">palette</span></b></i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> with Morphe blending brushes and cosmetic grade glitter from Ebay. It is important when using glitter for eye looks that you ensure the glitter you use is cosmetic grade otherwise the glitter can scratch the corneas causing eye damage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Firstly, I used a light orange shade as my initial transition shade, followed by a light brown shade. I then gradually darkened the crease to build dimension by using darker and darker shades of brown from the same palette.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Next, I used my </span><i><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">LA Pro Girl Concealer</span></b></i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and a </span><i><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Real Technique Detail </span></b></i><i><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Brush</span></b></i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> to 'cut' the crease. I found this part the most difficult and I did get a little messy, but practice makes perfect!</span><span style="font-family: "courier new";"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Finally I added </span><i><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">NYC Black Liquid Eyeliner</span></b></i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, followed by </span><i><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Red Cherry 43</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Eyelashes</span></b></i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and added the same brown shadows I used in my crease on my lower lash line. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I then did my base makeup. I recommend doing eye makeup before base makeup, especially when using glitter as otherwise the eyeshadow can fallout and ruin your base.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281943616009024741noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289257336607121589.post-60845264157765172052016-08-11T00:23:00.000+01:002016-12-03T18:55:51.111+00:00July Payday Haul/ product review!!<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After a long and very poor month, payday <i>finally</i> arrived so I thought I'd treat myself to a few things. I thought I'd try the new products out before making this post so I could also let you guys know what I think about them. </span><br />
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1<i>. </i><b><i>Urban Decay De-slick Setting Spray</i></b> - I have super oily skin so I've been searching for a product to control my oil as there is nothing worse than spending ages on your makeup only to look super shiny 3 hours later. I decided to try the travel size of the setting spray to see how it worked for my skin and I picked this up from the Urban Decay counter in <b>Debenhams</b> for<b> £9</b>. However I don't think I'll be purchasing the full size version of this product as it didn't do anything to extend the longevity of my makeup and I would not recommend it to all the oily girls out there.</div>
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2. <b><i>Kiss Ritzy Lashes</i></b> - These are my favourite lashes, they're glam yet they look natural and I reach for them for most of my neutral/ everyday looks. I needed to repurchase these so I picked up a two pack for just over £7 from <b>Boots</b> which I think is a really good price for 2 sets of lashes.</div>
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1. <b><i>Gorilla Snot Hair Gel</i></b> - As my natural hair transition has progressed, I have found it harder and harder to get my hair slick which is a look I love. This gel works really well to do so, even better than <b>Olive Oil Eco Styler</b> <b>Gel</b> and I would definitely recommend it as it only costs <b>£3.99</b>.</div>
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2. <b><i>Bootleg Denman Brush</i></b> - I've seen a lot of natural hair bloggers talking about Denman Brushes and how good they are for natural hair, so I really wanted to try one out for myself. However, I refused to pay £8-£10 for a hair brush. So when I saw this brush that looked very similar in the Afro hair shop I had to try it as it is a fraction of the price at <b>£2.99</b>. This brush is very effective at detangling, however I would not recommend it for very damaged hair as it could worsen breakage.</div>
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1. <b><i>River Island Sweatshirt</i></b> - As Autumn/Winter clothing is finally hitting the shelves, a few pieces have caught my eye. The first being this grey sweatshirt with badges on the arm from <b>River Island's</b> men collection. I really liked this sweatshirt as I got army/ military vibes from it and I really like the oversized fit. I got this for <b>£26.99</b>. </div>
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3. <b><i>Holographic Clutch Bag</i> -</b> Last but not least is this pretty holographic clutch with a chain strap from <b>Primark. </b>I think this bag would be perfect for a night out or even in the day time when you're trying to go for a more glam look. This bag was only <b>£10</b> which I think is a bargain. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the UK we haven't had much of a summer so far this year (as <i>usual</i>), however this week the rain has kept at bay so my boyfriend and I decided to do some sightseeing around London. We often overlook and take for granted some of the beautiful sights and things to do in the countries we live in; however even a simple stroll around some famous landmarks on a sunny day can be a nice day out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Transitioning from chemically altered hair back to your own natural hair state can be a very empowering process, but it can also be extremely difficult as I have found out from my own transitioning experience. As of October 10th 2015, I stopped relaxing my hair. Before this I had tried to make this change on numerous occasions but buckled around the 3 month mark due to not knowing how to style my hair, however this is the longest I've ever transitioned and I am hoping to big chop in around 3 months time. In this post I am going to share some tricks that have helped me during my transition.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 25.6px;">- The less you have to style your hair during transitioning, the better. The line of demarcation (the point where your relaxed hair and natural hair meets) is especially susceptible to breakage and so excessive combing, and styling will eventually lead to<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span>your relaxed hair breaking off which defeats the purpose of transitioning.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 25.6px;">- A balance between moisture and protein in your routine is always important, but even more so during the transition to natural hair when your hair is particularly weak. For a light protein treatment I like to use <b>ORS Hair Mayonnaise </b>and for a moisturising deep conditioner I like to use <b>Herbal Essence's Hello Hydration Intensive Mask</b>.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">- Last but certainly not least, being patient with my hair has helped me greatly. Although it can be tempting to compare your hair growth, type and texture to <span style="font-family: inherit;">other naturals th</span>is can make the transitioning process even more painstaking than it has to be. Everyone's hair grows at different rates and this is something that you cannot really change so its easiest just to accept, love and embrace your new growth however kinky, curly or coily it may be and the journey will fly by!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281943616009024741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289257336607121589.post-34553562881180429422016-07-02T22:18:00.001+01:002016-07-02T22:21:08.284+01:00 JULY WISHLIST<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here is a list of beauty, fashion and other random items that I am currently dying to get my hands on..</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25.6px;">♥ </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>KIKO MILANO WATER SHADOW (SHADE 208) - </b>I've swatched this shadow in the Kiko store and the pigmentation is to die for! This shadow can be used wet or dry and I can imagine the pigmentation if used wet would be crazy. Also this shadow can be used as a highlighter and is said to be a dupe for Mac's 'Soft and Gentle' mineralize skin finish which has been a blogger favourite for some time.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12281943616009024741noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1289257336607121589.post-702676622732163672016-07-01T22:17:00.003+01:002016-07-02T21:25:32.468+01:00Birthday weekend makeup<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
On the weekend of my birthday, I decided to celebrate; and with celebration, comes a glamorous makeup look. I decided to try my first ever glitter eye look because I wanted to look extra glam for the day and I definitely felt glam. </div>
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As I knew I was using glitter, I decided to do my eye makeup first to avoid glitter fallout onto my base makeup.</div>
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<li>To do my eyebrows I used <b>Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade</b> in <b>Dark Brown</b>. I applied this with an angled brush from ELF.</li>
<li>As an eyelid primer I used my <b>LA Pro Concealer </b>set with <b>MUA Translucent Powder.</b></li>
<li>I then used a light brown shade from <b>Makeup Revolution's Flawless Matte Palette</b> as my transition shade, next I added depth to the crease with a dark brown shade from the <b>OPV</b> <b>Cosmetics Gorgeous Palette</b>.</li>
<li>I then used this same palette and added a copper shadow to the lid.</li>
<li>I then added a glitter on top of this. The glitter used I purchased from <b>Ebay</b>, I ensured the glitter was cosmetically safe. This is important because if glitter isn't certified as cosmetically safe it can scratch the corneas and cause eye damage.</li>
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<li>I used <b>Estee Lauder Double Wear</b> as my foundation.</li>
<li>I used <b>LA Pro Concealer </b>set with <b>MUA Translucent Powder </b>under my eyes also.</li>
<li>I contoured my cheekbones and forehead with <b>Sleek's Contour Kit</b>.</li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I decided on a smoky eye look for my birthday as I thought you don't get any more bold than a smoky eye, (well unless you did a smoky eye look with glitter of course). I've always been terrified of looking like a panda and so avoided dark eye looks like the plague, however with lots of blending and a gradual build up of colour from light transition shade to dark lid a smoky eye can be completely wearable! For the eye look I used a new palette of mine which is the<b> Gorgeous palette by OPV cosmetics</b>. The 2 right rows of the palette are completely identical to Morphe's highly sought after 35O, which due to the ridiculously high shipping costs I refused to buy. For this look I used the palettes light orange shade, darker orange shade and brown shade in my crease. I then placed the black on my lid, -which I must say was very pigmented-. I then profusely blended the edges of the black until I was happy with the result.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For my base makeup I used my go to<b> Estee Lauder Double Wear</b> as it helps to keep the shine away and it stays in place, which can be a battle as I have extremely oily skin. Under my eyes I used<b> LA Pro Girl Concealer</b> to highlight. I used<b> Sleek's Contour Kit</b> to sculpt with the Real Techniques contour brush. I then highlighted my cheekbones and bridge of my nose with <b>Mac's Mineralize Skin Finish</b> in 'Global Glow'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My 18th birthday fell on Thursday 16th June 2016. I have never been much of a 'birthday person', however the weeks preceding my birthday were quite exciting this time around -probably because I would finally be able to drink alcohol (legally). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On the day of my birthday I had an A Level Biology exam which did put a slight dampner on the day, and although the exam went slightly atrociously, I decided what was done is done and I still wanted to enjoy my day. After my exam I went to <b>Burger and Lobster</b> in St Johns Street, Farringdon with my family to celebrate the way I know best; stuffing my face.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Me and my sister couldn't decide whether to get a burger or a whole lobster so we ordered both and had half of both each. I must say I was slightly disappointed with the food, the burger was OK but the lobster tasted slightly overcooked. However, the staff were lovely and I got a free dessert as it was my birthday, free food is always a nice touch! </span></div>
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