FOTD - I think it's my first!

Hi peeps! 

So I think this is my first face of the day!

Not very good at taking pics of myself but I hope you get the idea!

Close up! 

The stash!

Base

Body Shop Retractable blush brush.

Laura Geller Balance and Brighten in Porcelain

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Eden

Cheeks

Benefit Sugarbomb as blusher

MUA Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlight

Eyes

Wet n Wild Trio in Walking on Eggshells - I used all three colours.

MAC Mystery Eyeshadow for contour.

Estee Lauder Double Wear eyeliner in Onyx.

Ojon  Restorative lash treatment and mascara.

Your Best Friend transforming eye brow pencil in universal brown.

Tweezerman Brow Mousse.

Lips

The Body Shop Lip exfoliator.

Mineral Flowers Juicy Lips Lip Balm in Mango

MAC Snob

Hope this was okay for my first FOTD!

Thanks!

Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Nude / Benefit Eye Bright

I read a review somewhere when the Rimmel Scandaleyes waterproof khols were going around the promo circuit and they mentioned that the Nude shade would make a really good colour to use in your water line to widen the eyes.

This got me really excited because I use Benefits Eye Bright in my waterline nearly every day and I love it but it is a bit pricey.

Benefit Eye Bright - £14.00

Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal 005 Nude - £3.99

When I was in Boots a few weeks ago I made a b-line for Rimmel stand and picked up the Nude and Taupe shade of the Scandaleyes Kohls and bought them immediately!

When I tried the Nude one I used it just the same as my Eye Bright, in the waterline of my lower lid and in the corner of my eye. I was very disappointed with the result! It just looked like I had put concealer on my eyes. It gave me a very waxy pale look instead of a bright eyed awake look.

(Eye Bright / Scandaleyes - 005 NUDE)

Having said that, I love the formula of these Kohls. They are really creamy and blendable when first applied but dry to a no budge liner. I think the Nude did last longer in the waterline than the Eye Bright but the colour just didn't cut it. I am not sure if it looked too dark on me and that if you had a darker skin tone it wouldn't stand out so much.

I wouldn't discourage anyone from buying this for eye widening purposes but it wont be replacing my beloved Eye Bright unfortunately! I think for the price it is worth a shot but not if you have pale skin! I am not totally sure what I will use this for now but I will probably think of something.

As for the Taupe colour, I have been wearing this everyday since I bought it! Love, love, love it!

(Benefit Eye Bright / Scandaleyes -005 Nude / Scandaleyes - 004 TAUPE)

They also do the colours Black, Bronze, Silver, Purple and Bright Blue...I may be tempted to buy some more!

Speedy Brows!

I have mentioned my love/hate relationship with Benefit a few times on my blog now but this product is a love!

I have been battling with my brows for a while not as I went though a stage of over plucking! I have finally managed to grow them to a length I like and only pluck if I absolutely have to!

However, they seem to be very unruly at the moment. I fill them in a little with a pencil as I have some patch areas but they never quite looked preened, more like unkempt!

I have used Brow zings from Benefit in the past but could never get the powder to be a right match and found the wax never really did a lot so I gave up on it after much perseverance.

I then used ELF's clear lash and brow mascara to tame them but I found that it only lasted half the day and then just seemed to disappear (which is a shame because it was so cheap!).

So while repurchasing Eye bright 2 weeks ago I picked up Speed Brow to see if it was any good.

IT WAS! and now I love it.

There is a slight tint to the product but this does not show when you apply it to my brows so I do still fill them in where needed.

 (Before)

(After)

 

(After)

Obviously it doesn't make a massive difference to my face but I am very pleased with how it works. 

When you first apply it it does feel a little strange as it is drying but once it has dried I cannot feel it is on and it doesn't flake throughout the day.

Most importantly, my brows stay in place all day!

I think for Benefit it isn't too over priced either (as I think a few of their products are!).

I bought this from a counter for £12.00 but if you go on Debenhams.com they have it at £10.80 as they have 10% off all beauty and free delivery! 

Anyone have any good eyebrow pencils for light haired pale people?!

xxx

Budget Blog Buys!

So I have been splashing the cash quite a bit at the moment but I have tried to be a little bit savvy!

I have browsed through many a blog sale in my time but never purchased anything until now!

I found both of the blog sales from people posting on Twitter so keep your eyes peeled!

Firstly I bought from this lovely lady...

**CLICK**

I both these on separate occasions both time I paid £1.50 P&P

Benefit Powderazzi £8.00 (Hoola, Coralista, Dallas)

I bought this because I have been tempted to buy these in full size many a time. However, I have some of the other Benefit powders and have found them to be hit or miss. I love 10 and Georgia but I'm not overly keen on Thrrrob or Dandelion. So this was perfect for me to try them before spending some serious money on a full sized version (which are now smaller that the older ones!).

They were all used but still plenty left for me!

On my want list now are Hoola and Dallas!

MAC - Viva Glam II £8.50

I am not sure why I bought this but you can never have enough MAC lippies right?! This shade is slightly too dark for me but with a slick of gloss on top and its perfect for a night out! 

As you can see there was loads left, hardly used!

The next products were bought from this MASSIVE blog sale!

**CLICK**

Charged £3.50 P&P.

She even popped in a couple of lollies and a free sample!

Stila Smudge Pot - Kitten £3.75

I know that Kitten is their signature colour and I have never tried any Stila products so at £3.75 I couldn't pass it up.

I have seen lots of reviews on MAC Paint Pots and Maybelline Color Tattoo's but I have never been a fan of cream based products myself, I always find they crease and slide. 

I have tried this a few times now and if I only use a small amount it looks really pretty and doesn't crease at all. 

I think this would be a very good wedding day shadow!

New CID Cosmetics i - glow Compact Shimmer Powder - Ice Pop £8.00

I am always on the hunt for a perfect highlight and as I am not sure this is quite it. It is a very pretty shimmer and looks nice as a blush or as a highlight for a night out though. If anyone knows of a perfect subtle champagne powder highlighter that isn't sparkly then let me know!

This does look super pretty in the pan though!

So that's it! 

My experience of blog sales so far has been great! If you know of any more then comment below, they don't just have to be cosmetics!

I think when I have a good sort out I may try and do a blog sale myself!

Have you picked up any wild bargains on a blog sale?!

Loves xxx