More MUA Products Haul

I went a little bit MUA crazy just before Christmas. Here are my spoils...

I originally went on for a bit of a browse and to see if I could get an eyebrow pencil...i didn't get an eyebrow pencil but I did get this super pretty eye shadow in shade 24 pearl. It isn't quite as buttery as I had hoped as I heard lots of good reviews about there single shadows but for £1 who can grumble!

I then went for this gel eyeliner...not sure why because I hardly every wear anything other than kohl but I really like this. It has a brush with it which is handy for travel but I use my benefit get bent liner brush. This stuff lasts all day and then some! This is in the shade underground and is a snip at £3.

I got these because who doesn't love glitter! I would only wear these on a night out but I think they are great addition to my make up collection. Top is Starry Night, bottom is Silver Sparkle and they are both £1.

Next I decided to bulk up my lippie collection as I have recently thrown lots of old lipsticks out.

I went for (L-R) Shade 15 Juicy, Shade 5, Shade 7, Shade 9. These are £1 each...bargain!

I couldn't resist trying one of these Intense Kissed which is like a highly pigmented lipgloss/lipstick. It is amazingly pigmented and I think I may buy more! This is shade Kiss and Tell for £2.

Without flash (L-R) Shade 15 Juicy, Shade 5, Shade 7, Shade 9, Kiss and Tell.

muastore.co.uk are running an offer at the minute of 50% off everything and free shipping so I am going to be placing another order tonight I think as these are such good quality for next to nothing!

Anyone recommend anything?

Berlin Buys

So I recently went to Berlin. I loved it and couldn't leave with out sampling some European drug-store make up.

I picked these all up from a DM store and all together they came to 16 Euros-ish!

This is a gorgeous taupe cream long wear shadow, very sparkly.  Lasts all day with no creasing with a decent primer under it. Looks lovely with a bit of MAC satin taupe over the top too. 

I don't really know why I picked this up because I don't really wear this colour but never mind, I think the pretty baked effect had something to do with it! I guess it would be good in summer. can be used wet of dry. 

So I have mentioned a few times before that I use Benefits Eye Bright in my waterline. This is a similar product but blue. I haven't tried this yet but I'm very intrigued! The only thing with this is that it is a very chubby stick and I don't really know how I going to sharpen it!

This next product is a white loose powder with is suppose to be a camouflage powder but it doesn't really have enough coverage for that so I just use it to set under my eyes on days when I don't want to powder my whole face.

Again this is obviously a white powder for stopping that shiny face look. I have been wanting a white powder for a while because I am still to find a setting powder which is an exact match for my pale skin. Hopefully this will be a solution or I will just end up looking like a ghost!

I would definitely buy more from these brands again if I have the chance especially seen as they were super cheap.

If anyone wants to do a swap from the rest of Europe to the UK I am always interested!

xx

The very late What I got for Christmas post!

So I have been meaning to do this post since boxing day but for some reason I have been none stop busy! I haven't really done much but still haven't found the time to sit down and blog.

I am just going to show what things I was kindly given as gifts for Christmas. I was very spoilt this festive time so I am thanking everyone who gave me a gift.

2 pairs of thermal tights, one grey and one black.

Christmas robin socks.

Cream scarf and glove set.

Mustard hat.

Reindeer grey and silver scarf from Next.

2 umbrellas, one hello kitty and one tote.

Christmassy jumper from Primark.

Radley leather bag.

Tova Summer perfume from QVC.

Monu Rescue Balm from feel unique.

Leighton Denny duo crystal nail file set from QVC.

Loverdose perfume.

Tangle Teezer aqua splash from QVC.

OPI Skyfall mini collection which came with a full size colour from the collection.

Super sized Elemis Melting Cleaner from QVC.

Galy Hayman  Eye lift gel from QVC.

Gatineau floracil eye makeup remover from QVC.

Florelli makeup bag.

2013 Diary.

101 Dalmatians bluray.

Ministry of Sound 90's Anthems CD.

Mirror trinket box.

Luggage strap.

Luggage scales.

Eye mask and ear plugs.

Google Nexus and screen protector.

Yankee candle, holder, plate and shade.

Clare stickers and keyring!

So that's it! All of what I got I will use so I was super happy on Christmas day! You can see where my mother buys all my presents from can't you!

I was so surprised with my nexus which my boyfriend bought me. I would have been happy with just a card but he super spoilt me!

I have a few Christmas blog swaps to post about which hopefully will be posted soon!

Hope you are all having a good start to 2013, I can't wait for next Christmas already!

Barry M Foundation Creme No.1 - Lighten your foundations

If you know me or have read some of my previous posts you will know I am VERY pale.

However, when I am colour matched for foundations they always get it wrong but I can't tell until I get out in natural light and have already fallen for their sales tricks!

So when I was in Superdrug and saw this Barry M Creme Foundation 1 which is a white foundation I breathed a sigh of relief.

I snapped it up so quick as I have been on the look out for a white foundation for a long time. I decided to first try it mixing it with the badly matched Estee Lauder Double Wear in the shade Bone. As you can see below, this is way too dark for my skin tone.

I just put a small amount of the white on the back of my hand and rather a lot of the Double Wear (by accident!) and mixed it together with a foundation brush.

This then resulted in LOTS of foundation on my hand, enough to cover my face for 3 days I think (nice waste of product there Clare!). However, the colour was perfect.

This made me like the Double Wear (and the money spent on it!) that bit more as it didn't make me look like an orange. I think that I will be trying this with a few MAC foundations I own too to try and use them up. I also wont be frightened to pick up cheaper brands now which never do a shade light enough. 

I am now thinking that I should actually buy a few more of these in case they decided to stop making it or something!

Do you have a problem being matched for foundations too?

Barry M Foundation Creme No.1 - £6.99 Superdrug

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation - £27.50 Boots

Quick and easy galaxy nails?

Use Models Own's Thunder and Lightening! 

Just a black base coat and 2 coats of the polish and here you go!

W7 5 Piece Eye Shadow Box - Possible stocking filler!

I made a trip to my local pound shop yesterday to pick up some cheap Christmas decorations to cheer up my drab room at home. As I was browsing down the 'beauty' isle I stumbled across this bad boy!

(Above - No flash)

(With flash)

It is a 5 Piece Eye Shadow Box and for £1 I thought I would risk it and give it a go. Well I love it. So pigmented and soft these make a great addition to an make up lovers collection. I would liken them to MUA for quality... if not slightly better?! They are selling these in some make up shops around where I live for around £2.99-£4.99 so not that expensive even if you have to pay more that £1.

This would make a perfect stocking filler...I may pick up a few for my girly friends as an extra treat in their Christmas box!

Anyone else found any W7 products worth a try?

Estee Lauder Treats!

I have already raved about how much I love Estee Lauder's Double Wear mascaras so I wont bang on about that but the other day I walked passed my local counter in Boots and totally got sucked in my their recent free gift promotion!

As I am coming to the end of Double Wear Mascara and have always wanted to try their Double Wear Foundation I thought this was a perfect time to try it out.

In order to be eligible for the free gift you had to make 2 purchases, one being either skincare or foundation.

I opted for the original Double Wear Zero Smudge Lengthening Mascara as having tried all the variations I find this the best for me and the Double Wear Stay in Place Makeup in the shade 1W1 Bone.

I then got to choose between a gift containing either Brown or Pink shades of make up.

I went for the pinks as I have recently bough a lot of brown, gold, bronze coloured palettes.

The gift included a palette of 4 Pure Colour Eyeshadows, Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara in Extreme Black, Pure Gloss lip gloss in Berry Lush and a lipstick which I gave to my mum as I wouldn't really wear the shade.

However, it was the skincare which really got me excited in this gift! I have never tired Estee Lauder skincare because it is quite pricey for my budget so I though this was a good way of trying it out.

It included Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator, Take It Away Total Makeup Remover and DayWear Advanced Multi Protection Anti Oxidant Creme SPF 15.

They are all pretty good sample sizes as well so I should be able to get a good trial of all the products and no doubt end up spending a lot of money on the full sizes!

The gifts came in the cute makeup bag which is just the right size for travel.

I would advise anyone who loves Estee Lauder or who wants to try any of their products to look out for their free gift offers as they usually run a few over the festive period. After all we all need a present for ourselves every now and again!

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!

MUA Rave!

When all the hype started about MUA it kind of all past me by. One because I have tried budget makeup brands before and hated them and two because there wasn't a Superdrug that stocked MUA in my area.

After reading a review about MUA's mosaic blush being a dupe for Benefits Hervana, then I became a little more interested. 

I saw on twitter MUA had an offer on that if you bought one of their Lip Booms then you got the Immaculate Collection eye shadow pallet free, what a perfect time to make an online purchase!

As I put in a previous post that I went for the Lip Boom in Cheeky, Mosaic Blush and got the Immaculate Collection pallet free.

Well...This pallet is the bomb! (Yes I did just say 'the bomb!)

Why did I shy away from these shadows for so long! They are so pigmented, blend-able and cheap!

My favorite eye shadow formula is Urban Decays, MAC being a close second but these are up there as a contender. 

Some colours are better than others but on a whole, GOOD JOB MUA!

For £8 I think this is a must for those who are just starting out with make up and for make up pro's!

MUA Imacculate Collection can be bought here.