tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64525958494551720882024-03-06T09:21:06.949+00:00long hair and lashesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728869901624780889noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6452595849455172088.post-20163625878890808522016-08-14T20:01:00.000+01:002016-08-14T20:01:33.622+01:00First Look | Wet n Wild 2016.<div style="text-align: center;">
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to be invited along to a Wet n Wild event in Tropical Popical on South William Street. An evening of new makeup launches, manicures, prosecco and donuts? You had me at makeup (and I mean I'll take a donut while I'm there, too)... Wet n Wild is one of my favourite budget brands, I've featured them pretty heavily on my blog throughout the years so I'm always excited to see what they have new hitting the stands. I have a Wet n Wild lip swatch post in the works at the minute but until then I thought I'd share with you a small first look at some of the new products coming to Wet n Wild shelves this month. All of these will be in the permanent collection which is fab which means no crazy goose chase looking for the highlighting powder or metallic liquid lipstick. As a first look these are really just photos, some swatches and product information but if I have tried any of the items here already I will of course give a little mini review for you guys!<br />
I also received an email the other day to confirm that Wet n Wild have just been approved by PETA as being totally cruelty free and saying no to animal testing - something I love to see from any makeup company, but particularly a budget brand.<br />
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I'm a big fan of Wet n Wild nail polishes and they've just launched 18 shades in a 1 step/no lamp-gel formula for €2.95. Polish chips so fast on me no matter what because my nails are so crap but I got my nails painted with this formula at the event and 4 days later it was still going strong (2 coats of the polish, sans top coat!) which is UNHEARD of for me, seriously. There's just some very minor tip wear but other than that they're pretty perfect. I can't wait to get more of these, the shade range is stunning.<br />
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Onto ze visage and there are loads of new goodies on offer; they have relaunched and repackaged their Colour Icon blushes (€3.95) which I'm already a big fan of. They've also added to the collection with 3 new shades (Rosé Champagne, Apri-Cot in the Middle, Fantastic Plastic Pink). I love this formula so I'm delighted to see them bringing out new colours - they've also made the pans bigger and you get more product in them.<br />
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There's something so satisfying about looking at the Contouring Palette (€5.95), I think it's the big round disc shape... maybe I'm weird. Anyway, I've been waiting for Irish stands to get this for over a year and it didn't disappoint. 2 matte shades (highlight and contour) in a really smooth and buttery texture. They are SO opaque and a beautiful undertone, they don't look chalky on the skin at all. Comparing it to the Seventeen Define and Conquer set, I would say the Wet n Wild highlight shade is slightly more yellow and a touch darker (only by half a shade though) and their contour powder is more neutral so not as warm which I really like.<br />
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Another really exciting and lovely product is the chubby double ended contour and highlight cream stick (€5.95) that looks almost identical to the NYX one in packaging. I haven't tried the highlight shade just yet but it looks really pale which is nice. I have tried the contour and I really really like it; it's creamy and glides on the skin from the stick without lifting your foundation underneath. I would definitely set this though so it doesn't slide about. The undertone of the contour is great - probably the coolest undertone of cream contour that I own. I also really like the ease of application with the stick so it's a thumbs up from me.<br />
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I know that in the states they genuinely can't keep the MegaGlo Highlighting Powders in stock and I can see why. Look at it. LOOK AT IT. I think they come in 2 shades; the one I have is the deeper one (Crown of My Canopy) but I am 100% going on the hunt for the paler one when it's officially released. This colour would make an amazing highlight for deep skin, it looks similar in tone to the likes of Peach Goddess by Jeffree Star but just a bit deeper. On me it is a medium toned very warm peach with gold shimmer so it would be best as a blush when I have a tan rather than an actual highlight. Regardless, the actual formula is just beautiful and so creamy - the payoff is amazing and I'm really really impressed with this!<br />
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I find it so hard to get excited about lipgloss and we got a couple in the goodie bag but 2 in particular did stand out to me and I wanted to share those with you! First up is the Megaslick glosses; I know these come in a million shades but the bright pink is really beautiful; a semi sheer but still pretty pigmented jelly style pink that looks great alone or layered over a lipstick. Next up is their "Metallic Liquid Lipstick" - this definitely isn't a liquid to matte style liquid lipstick we've come to know in the last few months but it is a beautiful item nonetheless. It's a very frosty and metallic peachy golden pink (basically if NARS Orgasm was made into a pigmented lip colour). I can really only get away with this when I have false tan on but I just can't stop looking at this shade, I think it is so beautiful!<br />
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New mascaras; MaxFanatic and Max Volume Waterproof (€5.95 each) are big fat plastic wands which is exactly how I like em. I haven't tried the waterproof one yet but the MaxFanatic has the coolest brush - it actually looks like 2 or 3 different ones put together. There's a standard fat plastic wand on one side and a curved banana shape on the other side that tapers off into a pyramid shape - it is so bizarre and multi-dimensional and gives some serious lashes. I like the wand and the way it makes my lashes look but I've found the formula never fully dries on the lashes though so that's a cause for concern with me as it could lead to serious smudging!<br />
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They've launched an array of liners and I have 2 to share with you today; the Proline Felt Eyeliner and Proline Graphic (€4.50 each). The felt liner is so small and dinky - perfect for travel but with a really fine nib. I'm a brush tip liquid liner girl personally but I have tried this on a friend and it applied really matte and black, it also dries down really really quickly. It is pretty smudgeproof too after rubbing my finger over the back of my hand a couple of times to test the wear. There's a spring in the cap of this too which I feel like will prevent it from drying out as fast as other felt tip liners so if you are a fan of that style of pen (like I know my best friend is) then this is a great option. </div>
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The graphic liner is quite chunky and I have only tested it out on the back of my hand but the Airliner Blue colour is absolutely stunning - I love this deep peacock kind of blue/green it is so unique for an eyeliner.<br />
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Lastly is the new Photo Focus Eyeshadow Primer (€5.95). I have to admit I've never used an eyeshadow primer that wasn't Urban Decay Primer Potion or a MAC Paint Pot so I didn't really know what to expect from this but I think it's absolutely fab! It goes on clear so you'll probably need to conceal the lids or any dullness/veins beforehand but this stuff dries down so well and completely prevents creasing. It can be quite drying so I'd avoid if you have dry lids but definitely very comparable to the Urban Decay Original Primer Potion. If you have oily lids or just have problems with your eyeshadow slipping and sliding throughout the day I'd highly recommend this; I've been using this for almost a week now and like it just as much as my Urban Decay one.<br />
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This is the first time in a long time I've been so impressed with a budget brand's new launches across the board but I can't find many faults with most of their products. I think they just keep getting better and better, improving formulas and coming out with cooler products to rival higher end brands. My top picks are the gel polishes, the complexion products in general and the eyeshadow primer. Is there anything you're eyeing up from the new range? Let me know below! :) </div>
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I've been bleaching my hair since I was 14, I like to think I'm a bit of a bleach veteran by now and while my hair isn't perfect, it could be a lot worse considering the amount of damage I do to it. This isn't just for bleached hair, a lot of these steps will cover how to strengthen naturally weak hair or hair that gets put through a lot with heat. If you have naturally weak hair that is bleached <i>and</i> goes through the GHDs on the daily then this post is particularly perfect for you! I try so many different masks and post shower treatments; but this is just a quick look into some of the products that I think make a massive difference.</div>
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Starting with shampoo; where all good hair care routines start. I alternate between a cleansing/reparative shampoo and a purple shampoo so if you'd like me to chat about silver hair care products in the future send me a tweet or Instagram comment (@GraceyOConnell for both)! Aside from that, I've been pretty vocal on my blog that I'm a big fan of Schwarzkopf and I use their shampoos religiously; it doesn't matter which one it is - and I've tried a lot of them! I don't think you need to spend an arm and a leg for <i>all</i> of your hair care, but I do personally notice a difference when I'm not using a couple of Schwarzkopf products on my hair in the shower. I've been using their products for about 6 years now and really saw a change in my hair when I was in France without their products for the year. I feel like everyone has their brand of fancy hair stuff; Kérastase, Redkin, Bumble and Bumble or Pureology for others, Schwarzkopf just covers all my needs.</div>
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If you're looking for a shampoo and your hair is damaged I would highly highly recommend the Fibreforce range. I reviewed it here when I first started my blog and it saved my hair when it all fell out and snapped off (bleach + hair curling catches up on you when your 16 year old self doesn't look after your hair). A keratin based shampoo restores the natural keratin (protein) in your hair and I've loved this entire range for a long time!<br />
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The newest addition to my Schwarzkopf shampoo collection is the brand new Fibreflex* and I am so so impressed. It's equally perfect for lightened or coloured hair, especially freshly bleached hair. I got my hair coloured and toned over a month ago, this is the only shampoo I've been using on it since and it has kept my colour looking so fresh, my hair so shiny and most importantly feeling amazingly strong. The Fibreflex range is a whole "in-salon process/treatment" which maintains the structure of the hair (the structure that is typically damaged through colouring). There's a really interesting science behind this range (like most!) and I know Schwarzkopf has spent a lot of time in the research for this. It protects the hair during the colouring process and this hair care is now available at home in your own shower with the shampoo and a colour maintainer. If you have gone through some serious damage through colouring or bleaching your hair then I would highly recommend this; I've noticed a really big difference in such a short space of time.<br />
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I think it's so important to use a mask or treatment on the hair if your hair is bleached or damaged. I have tried a lot of masks over the years and I really enjoy most of the Schwarzkopf ones and the Lee Stafford For Hair That Never Grows Past A Certain Length (why... why such a long name?). I recently used up a couple of travel sized Bonacure masks for really damaged hair and I was very impressed, I'd really recommend them for thick damaged hair. I do switch it up and try a different one almost every time, though. If your hair is thinner like mine, I can't recommend the Fibreforce mask (not pictured because I don't currently have a pot, but I have gone through about 4 tubs of this and if you were to try anything from the range I would recommend this!)</div>
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The Lee Stafford mask smells like old ladies but I do think it helps with hair growth which is something I struggled with when my hair was at the height of damage; it's something I will continue to buy on 3 for 2 in Boots. Definitely a great product to try if your hair is at<i> that </i>awkward stage where it just won't grow.<br />
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If I haven't had time to sit with a mask in but want to add some extra care to my hair I'll go in with a spray-in conditioner. Not a super necessary step but if you're pretty lazy (or you extra like that) I've often just shampooed and gone in with this for a quick hair fix. I've only tried the Fibreforce one again but it just suits my hair so well, and I'm a fan of any keratin based products for your hair.<br />
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The last step in my hair care routine is one that happens out of the shower, heat protectant. I am ashamed to admit I never used this in my routine before and it's no surprise I had no hair left on my head when it all snapped off - I don't put any heat on my hair now unless I have a spritz of protector on my locks. I don't find this necessarily reverses damage like the hair treatments do, but this absolutely minimizes further potential damage from heat and just generally makes my hair look and smell better after it's been styled. I'm not super loyal to a particular one, but I always buy it in the likes of Boots and I just need one that can be used on both wet hair before blow-drying and dry hair before straightening or curling. Often they're fine in damp hair but put it to dry hair and it will leave it looking greasy or feeling crunchy. I've previously used a TRESemmé one in a black bottle with red cap, something with keratin in the name and I LOVED it, I'd really recommend it if you're on that keratin band wagon like I am.<br />
Currently I'm using a VO5 one; not a brand I ever gravitate towards but it was upon a friend's recommendation and I have to say I really like it. You have to shake it well before use as it separates slightly but it has a really find shimmer in the bottle when you look up close. This doesn't put glitter in your hair but it leaves it looking SO glossy and swoooooshy. A great bargain buy!<br />
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Another item that isn't necessarily a product or treatment but is crucial to keeping my hair in good condition is a Tangle Teezer. I was so skeptical when I first bough it (about 4 years ago...) but I was converted almost instantly. Nothing worse than having that bubblegum feel to bleached hair when it's wet and attacking it with a big paddle brush and pulling hair out like 2 girls fighting over a curry chip outside Supermacs at 3am. I digress; this is fab. I have several dotted all over the house, in my bag, in my room at uni etc. I have actually forgotten it on a trip before and bought one the next day because once you use this little gem you won't want to go back. It minimizes damage on wet and dry hair and makes brushing my bird's nest 10 times easier and less of a (sore) chore.<br />
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I wish I could say I was fuss-free with my hair care, but this is a total lie. I like to think of it as a nice extra pampering beauty step. I love saving up to get my hair done in a salon and I don't see the point in spending money getting your hair done once only to not look after it when you get home - it's a two way street when you colour your hair. I also know that because of the nature of my hair it does need a little extra TLC. What are your hair must-haves for damaged locks? Let me know below and we'll all swoosh and swish our hairs together like a L'Oréal "Because You're Worth It" squad. </div>
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Take a shot every time you've ever responded to a compliment with "Thanks hun, Penneys!"... I definitely don't discriminate in the makeup world and often apply my more expensive foundations with a €2 brush from eBay. While I feel like a lot of products are really worth the money, I am also a firm believer that you can find some amazing gems on a budget - or just in general. Penneys makeup has come a long way, and I have to say I'm really impressed with pretty much everything I've tried by them. Admittedly, I haven't tried any of their complexion products or eyeshadows so maybe I've been good with what I've picked but I wanted to share my love for them with you guys nonetheless. A lot of these are just as good as some more expensive items I have in my makeup collection. Not just good for the price, but great in general to be honest. The products I've tried so far have mostly been tools rather than actual makeup but I did want to talk about them because I see people spending an arm and a leg on the likes of brushes when I don't think it's always necessary (a MAC 217, yes, but a synthetic kabuki brush? Nah)<br />
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I want to start with lashes. Penneys have a couple of different styles that I'm really not mad about because I don't think the styles are particularly flattering BUT there are two types that they have that I absolutely adore and have been using for nearly 2 years now. Their individual eyelashes are great; cheap as chips and look beautiful. They're actually little bunches of 3 individuals stuck together so they're far quicker to apply than traditional single strand individuals and have maximum impact.</div>
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I also love the Double Trouble lashes - they look like they're layered 2 sets together. The band is quite thick so they're not the easiest to apply but they're nice and dramatic whilst still being flattering. They're quite criss-crossed and wispy at the ends, too.</div>
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Next up are tweezers. Maybe an odd thing to chat about but these are honestly some of my favourite tweezers I've ever used. Ya gal has a caveman unibrow in a week so I can appreciate a good pair of tweezers. They come in a pack with a really thin pointed end which I'm not a fan of at all and throw away almost immediately but they're worth the 2.50 or whatever they are just for the thick slanted pair. I don't think these will be for everyone; but I personally love a thick slanted shape because I have so many hairs to pluck. If you don't have a lot of brow hair you probably need something smaller, but if not then these are really strong and can pick out multiple brow hairs at a time so it's a great time saver.<br />
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The one makeup item I have tried from them are their lipliners and I think they're amazing quality. I have a few more shades (a light pink, red and plum) and I'd recommend them to anyone but the real star of the show is the famous 06 - a really great dupe for Spice by MAC. The formula is great and the colour is so popular at the minute. I have about 6 of these on me at any given time and tend to pick one up every time I'm in Penneys cause I love it so much.<br />
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If you're the Picasso of nail art then I think you'll get on really well with their nail art set. If you're like me then you look at these little detail brushes and see liner brushes and fun tools to create some graphic makeup looks with. This pack comes with 2 thin liner style brushes, a teeny fan brush (great for fluffing away fallout or some glitter), a small detail brush for the likes of lipstick or spot concealing and finally a nail dotter tool (which I will 100% be using for dots in my eye makeup.) The fine liner brushes alone are great; I buy most of mine from craft or art stores anyway cause they're relatively cheap so Penneys is an even better option. These are just as good quality as one you'll buy from Zoeva or Sigma at a fraction of the price. I can't bring myself to spend crazy amounts of money on a fine MAC liner brush when they get ruined so easily from gels/cream liners and the like. Penneys best!<br />
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I really think their rose gold ferrule are the true gems in this range and am constantly excited to go in to see if they have a new one to add to the collection. I've tried quite a lot of them and love all of them - I think the most expensive is like €5 so you'd be mad not to pick a couple up. They have a couple more brushes on the stands that I don't have here but I'm dying to get my hands on the duo-fiber stippling brush and the strobing brush (it's essentially a tapered foundation brush)</div>
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I love the double ended buffing brush for under-eye concealer, cream/powder contour or highlight<br />
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I'm not a big fan of a fan brush (get it? I'll see myself out so...) but if you're looking for one on a budget there is absolutely nothin' wrong with this guy! Great for a really light dusting of powder down the T-Zone or highlighter.<br />
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The double ended powder brush is my absolute favourite and had pretty much replaced all my powder brushes. I use this for everything; the bigger side to set my makeup and apply bronzer, and the smaller end for blush. It's ideal for travelling too if you're looking to bring minimal brushes.<br />
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I'm not a big fan of synthetic brushes for a whole eye look but I do use them in parts of my routine; the double ended eye brush is great - I use the fluffy side to apply my eye primer/paint pot/cream eyeshadow and you could get away with it for applying a powder shadow all over the lid or even ding some blending out of the crease and the angle brush is great for detail work on the lower lashline or maybe even gel liner (I'm a liquid gal though so I can't speak for that) and the brow brush is brilliant for the spoolie alone (everyone needs one!), the angle brush is pretty much the same on both the brow and eye brushes and although it isn't one I use for my brows (it's a bit too thick in my opinion) again, I use it for a cut crease or detail work so I still have a purpose for it.<br />
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A small kabuki brush isn't something I use every day but it is such a great brush for on the go; or buffing the likes of a MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Natural into the skin. If you use a lot of powder products this is a nice to have but not a must have.<br />
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Most recently I picked up the flat oval airbrush brush - a little dupe for the likes of Artis (yano, those weird toothbrush style tools). They market this as a foundation brush but it's just too small, I'd be here all day with it if I was buffing foundation around. I do really like it for under-eye concealer or cream highlight/contour products. I just LOVE the velvet feel of this brush; it's incredibly soft and buffs product into the skin really nicely. I love how unique it is too; not every brand has a brush this shape so it's something cool to try without spending a fortune on the Artis ones. I'd love Primark to come out with different sizes of these, especially bigger ones so I could actually get foundation done with it because the quality is beautiful.<br />
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Who ya gonna call when all your cute rose gold brushes need cleaning? Primark brush cleaner, obviously. Now this product seems to be a love or hate for whoever tries it but I think it's being used in the wrong way. This hasn't totally replaced my MAC brush cleaner and definitely isn't a replacement for a deep cleanse with baby shampoo but it is still a great little product all the same. If you're depending on it to clean a foundation brush or something with a lot of cream/liquid stuck in the bristles then you'll be disappointed. However, if you're looking to quickly spot clean an eye brush or want to use a different colour on your shadow brush then this is fab; quick, easy and affordable. Using this for €2.50 also means I use less of my MAC cleaner on eye brushes so it works out really well in that regard.<br />
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Have you tried anything from the PS Love range? Let me know below - I'd "love" to hear your recommendations :)</div>
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It was announced a week ago that Kat Von D Beauty will be available in the UK and Ireland through Debenhams later this year... and we all freaked out. It was previously only available in Sephora, I would drool over pictures and videos online and make a little shopping list for any relatives going stateside. I have quite a good mix of bits from her line now and I wanted to do a brand focus on Kat Von D so that you could maybe add (or take stuff off!) your shopping lists when it finally hits our shores.<br />
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First up is the Lock-It foundation. The shade range is great (especially for pale skins) and packaging of this is stunning. It boasts full overage and long wear and it absolutely delivers. This is definitely full coverage, maybe even a bit more coverage than Double Wear. It feels thick on the skin, and it reminds me a little bit of Skin Base by Illamasqua in the sense that it's so thick it can be hard to work into the skin. I don't mind the thickness, it's oddly something I personally enjoy in a foundation. In terms of it being initially tricky to work into the skin; it's definitely possible, you just have to moisturize/prime well beforehand and use quick buffing/patting motions. I know this foundation won't be for everyone, but if you're willing to play around with it in how you prep/prime/apply and finish with this foundation then you will get amazing porcelain doll coverage with minimal transfer that lasts and lasts. I wore this in 35 degree heat in Lyon a handful of times and it looked great!<br />
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Next up is the Shade and Light Contour Kit - please excuse my two powders on the left; unfortunately they didn't quite make it from Canada to Ireland and I had to do some reconstructive makeup surgery. You get 3 matte highlights and 3 matte contours with a good mix of shades and undertones (cooler, warmer and neutral contour colours which I love to see). The quality of these powders are amazing; it is absolutely something I'd recommend to any makeup artist for their kit. If you are super fair (and strictly never false tan) or super dark I don't see a point in getting this; realistically you'll only get to use 2, maybe 3 shades. However, if you're fair, medium or a false tanner then I can still see this being a versatile palette for you. The powders are so smooth and buttery, really good pay-off and blend like a dream.<br />
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I had heard SO many things about the Shade and Light eye quads. They didn't have the Rust one available in Sephora when I was in Barcelona so I decided to pick up the Plum one as a pretty close second. I had such high hopes for this; and quite liked it the first time I tried it. My idea was that since plums/purples are what I wear the most after warm neutrals, and I love my Urban Decay Naked Basics because it's all matte; surely I would love this. This would be my plum Naked Basics. I'm sad to report that it isn't; the shades themselves are lovely (especially the dusty salmon pink base shade) and I love that they're all matte, but they kick up so much powder as soon as you dip you brush in that you just waste SO much product whenever you go to use them. There isn't a huge amount of fallout on the face and they do blend beautifully admittedly, I just find myself being underwhelmed by it for the price. Furthermore, the two darkest shades in the palette look so similar when swatched and when on the eye that it's hard to get a lot of diversity out of it. I will use it when I travel, but it isn't going to be my go-to and it's not the first thing I'd recommend trying from her line.<br />
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I think Kat Von D really knocks it out of the park with her lip products. Her Studded Kiss lipsticks don't get quite as much love online as her liquid lips do but I think they're such a beautiful formula. First of all the packaging is so cooooool I love it so much. They do feel chunky when you hold them but the actual lipstick is slightly smaller or less thick than a MAC one; it's hard to explain but it feels slightly different size wise when you're applying it... I'm going to not make a size joke because I'm a mature adult. Anyway, a really pigmented and opaque creamy but comfortable matte, they feel like the mattes from Urban Decay. I have 3 shades; Lovecraft (a medium toned mauve nude pink), Lolita (a warm rusty nude with red/brown undertones) and Motorhead (a deep purple toned vampy shade). I really like all 3 equally and have found them to be consistent in formula!<br />
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I didn't get off to the best start with her liquid lipsticks - I got Vampira which is a deep red based burgundy and wasn't a fan. I featured it in a recent disappointing products because it's sheer and uneven on the lips. That isn't a shade I'd recommend at all but I would recommend the other colours I've tried from the formula. Bow n Arrow is a beautiful grey based nude brown (without being too grey it's not like Cashmere from Lime Crime, more like a cool-neutral brown), Lolita (a really warm brown that looks quite deep on me) and Lovesick (a pretty cool toned light nude pink). These 3 shades are really beautiful, much more opaque and even on the lips. I still don't think the wear time of these are necessarily better than the Vampira shade; they're not my favourite liquid lipstick formula in the world longevity wise but they are very comfortable so that's kind of the advantage you get. They're overall not a bad formula by any means and I would recommend swatching different shades since there's probably a difference in formula across the shades (I've heard the darker ones don't perform as well and if Vampira is anything to go by they'd be right!). I definitely recommend Bow n Arrow and Lolita to any nude lip lovers. These swatches are freshly applied, but they do absolutely dry down to a matte, which is why I included a photo of me wearing Bow n Arrow!<br />
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Let's talk boring for a bit, yeah? Okay, I'm not gonna lie I love lip liners and think they're great - I use them every day. I will admit though, they're probably not as exciting to buy as a lipstick or aesthetically pleasing to look at, but they're a really important part of perfecting any makeup look for me so I wanted to share with you some of my favourites. I'd be here all day if I were to talk about all of my favourite colours and brands, so I thought I'd share some of my top nude/brown/neutral pencils since I use them the most, and I'm sure they're what most people wear on a daily basis too. I'm gonna go through my top shades, formulas and just some of my favourite lipsticks to pair with them for gorgeous combinations. Let me know if you find this useful and if ye would like me to do another post for other colour in the future!<br />
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Let's start off with that cheap cheap. This has been talked about a-plenty all over the internet and with good reason. These Primark/<b>Penneys lip liners </b>are brilliant for the €1.50 price tag. The <b>number 6</b> is a great brown nude with pink undertones, similar to Spice by MAC. The formula is creamy and works really nicely all over the lips on its own and is really long lasting, particularly considering the price. I honestly can't recommend this one enough, it's easily one of my most used lip liners - I have about 5 on me at any given time in every handbag and makeup bag, and it's rare I go into Penneys and don't pick one up "just to have". Cause it's so creamy I love this on its own and with most brown or pink toned nudes (light or dark), but it looks particularly great with Sleek's Birthday Suit, MAC Viva Glam II and Kat Von D Lolita lipstick(s).</div>
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<b>No. 7 Nude </b>lipliner is the reason Lisa Eldridge deserves canonization. I've been using this lip liner for years now, when it came in slightly different packaging and I could easily get it with a No. 7 voucher. I've found it a little bit more difficult recently, as it becomes even more popular but if you have a voucher and see this then don't hesitate to buy it, just do it - it works out at like €3 or something with the voucher. This is the most peachy toned nude liner I'll be featuring, I'm not normally a massive fan of these shades but it has the right amount of brown in it to make it a peachy nude rather than a straight up peach. I think this suits me more when I have a tan, and it works best on warmer skintones but it is a great formula. Even though it's a retractable it still stays quite precise, and it's another one of those that's creamy enough to be used all over the lip and smooth over any dry patches. I like pairing this with MAC's Kinda Sexy or Patisserie, Urban Decay Naked, Wet n Wild Just Peachy.</div>
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Another affordable option is the <b>NYX</b> lipliner in <b>Pale Pink</b>. This is definitely a lighter liner in terms of the colour, a slightly grey toned light nude pink. I don't really use this for defining and overdrawing the lips because it is light but rather just to correct the shape of my lips and go underneath any lighter pink nude lipstick. The NYX liners on a whole are really great for the price, they're probably most similar to MAC in terms of budget brands that I've tried and they come in SO many shades it's really impressive. I love pairing this liner with MAC Creme Cup, Native by Urban Decay, Sleek Petal Matte Me. </div>
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This is a bit of an underdog, but I was recently in a pinch, needed a lip liner and had forgotten to pack one with me. I tried <b>Whiskey</b> eyeliner by <b>Urban Decay</b> and was so pleasantly surprised. I shouldn't have been surprised to be honest, they're some of my favourite eyeliner formulas and although I have no nude shades in their lip liners, I do enjoy the red shades that I have. Whiskey is a medium warm brown that can get real dark and chocolatey real quick if you want, but I prefer to use a super light hand to overdraw my lips with this. When used lightly it makes a great and relatively natural looking shadow that plumps up the lips. Sometimes I go in a little bit heavier and darken it, filling in the outer corners too for a more dimensional nude lip. Since it can get quite dark quite quickly, I like to pair this with something opaque lipstick wise, so I can easily blend it over the liner and have it look really nice. This goes great again with Sleek Birthday Suit when I want a darker nude lip!<br />
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Okay, so I had to end this post with the liners that started it all. While I don't think it's necessary to own every single MAC lip liner, I do think they do some of the best ones on the market if you don't mind spending a bit more or want to invest in one or two. They pretty much have you covered on all basis for nudes in particular, and the Kylie Jenner Whirl/Spice bandwagon definitely relaunched them into every Irish girl's makeup bag across the country. I think their formula is great, it's a traditional wooden pencil so not as creamy as a lot of formulas but it means you can really use them successfuly to carve out a lip line you don't have, cheat a fuller shape and have it last a really long time on the lips. A lot of their nude toned liners are very similar, but I thought I'd show just a few of my favourite ones that I own and a MAC lipstick I love to pair it with... just, cause, yano. </div>
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Whirl is the one that began the love affair - <b>Whirl</b>. This was actually my mothers from year ago, but I stole it straight from her makeup bag in a bid to try a 90's brown lip a few years ago and never looked back. I've purchased like 2 of these since and it's one I always go back to. I think this one looks great on everyone and has the right amount of pink in it to stop it from looking too brown or flat. If you were going to pick one nude MAC liner up I would suggest this one! I pair this with almost anything, obviously the Whirl lipstick is a good option (although it's worth nothing that they're actually slightly different in tone!), MAC Myth or Fleshpot if I want a lighter nude lip or Faux.</div>
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<b>Dervish</b> is a beautiful shade, it's ever so slightly lighter than Whirl and with less brown, more obvious pink tones but definitely still a neutral shade. This is a great bridal or debs colour but I mean I wear this quite often and lord knows I'm not getting married any time soon (I also don't fit into my debs dress anymore either so... that's upsetting). Viva Glam V, Brave and Blankety go great with this one.</div>
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<b>Soar</b> was more difficult to find than the holy grail. I went to 3 or 4 different MAC counters (in 2 different countries...) over the space of 2 weeks to track this down but it finally came home with me in my suitcase. This is darker than Dervish and has even more distinctively pink tones in it, it's a neutral colour but a deep rose. Another really beautiful prom or bridal colour, and can be played with in lots of ways to look more brown, lighter or true to the nude rose tones. I like using this with Mehr, Twig and Hug Me (plus all of the above MAC lipsticks mentioned, actually!)</div>
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I thought it would be worth mentioning that if the traditional pencils aren't your thing, MAC also do a Pro Longwear formula in a couple of shades. These are often overlooked, I didn't really know about them until I rummaged through my friends collection and saw a few. I picked up<b> Staunchly Stylish</b> upon her recommendation (and will be going back for Morning Coffee soon!). Anyway, these are pretty lovely. They're much creamier than the original formula but actually set pretty well and last just as long, maybe even a little longer than the originals. I don't think you get quite as sharp of a line with these, but it's sort of give and take with the creaminess. Staunchly stylish is a warm brown, with very very slight peach undertones (it's probably more neutral in tone than anything, it isn't as peachy as the No. 7 one but there's definitely no pink in this) so if Dervish or Whirl isn't your thing then this is a good one. Of course, Oak, Stripdown, Boldly Bare, Subculture and Spice are great options if you're looking for more true brown or beige nudes!</div>
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What's your vice? For Urban Decay, it would seem to be launching 100 shades of lipstick (€18 each in Debenhams) and giving beauty lovers a small heart attack. A shade for every skin tone, every person, every age and every occasion - no excuses. This is certainly Urban Decay's biggest launch ever and I'd go as far to say that from my memory at least this is one of the biggest makeup launches I've seen a brand do all at once in a very long time. 100 lipsticks and 50 complimentary lipliners? That is hugeeeeee. With Ruby Rose as the new UD girl it makes the launch even better.</div>
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I'm gonna chat about the packaging for a little bit without harping on and say that I really like it. I don't love it as much as the old Revolution one because it doesn't feel quite as heavy but it still looks so badass with the bullet shell casing. I was worried it would feel like the Gwen lipsticks in weight (I have said before I wasn't a fan of how light they felt) but I'm glad to report it is a happy medium between the Gwen and Revolution lipsticks... for 100 shades I can deal with that.</div>
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The older Urban Decay Revolution lipsticks are some of my favourites in terms of shades and formula, and I loved seeing them launch the Sheer and Matte Revolution sisters. UD have now essentially scrapped the Revolution tag and packaging, to relaunch their existing (formerly Revolution) shades plus a tonne of new ones into a new Vice line up. I'm really happy they kept the older, much loved shades/finishes whilst adding to their permanent range. I own quite a few of the Revolution lipsticks and because they've decided to keep all of those shades I thought it would make sense to include them in this swatch post so you can check them out in the new Vice packaging if you missed out on them before. Although they've scrapped the Revolution line for the Vice tag, I'm delighted they have kept the old UD "creamy bad-ass luxury" texture. The formula overall is a creamy balm like feel that is always comfortable on the lips regardless of the finish. They all glide on smoothly and the mattes/mega mattes particularly give a beautiful look to the lip and fill in any lines or cracks to give the appearance of a smoother, more plump pout.</div>
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So; 100 lipsticks and 6 different finishes - Mega Matte, Comfort Matte, Cream i.e. the original Revolution formula, Metallized, Sheer, Sheer Shimmer. They have everything from nudes to bright pinks, a red for every occasion, several vampy shades and even a couple of really interesting ones like a shimmery copper brown, a green and deep blue. I was so happy to receive 5 of the new shades for review consideration, and subsequently went out and bought another when I saw the display in person. As I said before I'll also include the shades I have before the Vice launch, but which you can still find today in the new repromote. </div>
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<b>Naked</b> (Cream) - light neutral nude. My first ever UD Revolution lipstick and the one that started the love affair.</div>
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<b>Native</b> (Cream) - light creamy pink toned nude. This might be a little light for a lot of people but I love this!</div>
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<b>Backtalk*</b> (Comfort Matte) - medium rosey nude with mauve undertones.</div>
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<b>Sheer Anarchy</b> (Sheer) - glossy blue based pink with semi-sheer finish.</div>
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<b>Anarchy</b> (Cream) - bright blue toned pink. My camera can't even handle the brightness of this, it's even more vivid in person! If you're wondering how it compares to Sheer Anarchy; this is a touch darker (only very slightly though), more pigmented and less glossy/jelly-esque on the lips.</div>
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<b>Big Bang*</b> (Metallized) - light blue toned pink packed with glitter. The glitter definitely shows up on the lip but be aware that means there is more shimmer than pigment, this applies quite sheer. My least favourite of the bunch.</div>
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<b>Fire Bird*</b> (Cream) - originally launched in the Gwen Stefani collection, a vivid medium toned berry with subtle blue duochrome. This is very creamy and leaves a lovely stain on the lips, fading really evenly throughout the day.</div>
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<b>Catfight</b> (Cream) - red toned raspberry pink. This can look super bright or muted, pink or red depending on your skin tone or what you pair with it underneath/on top.</div>
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<b>714*</b> (Mega Matte) - is a straight up standard pin-up red. Not super unique shade wise but the formula is great and every brand needs a good staple red.</div>
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<b>Mrs. Mia Wallace</b> (Cream) - launched with the Pulp Fiction collection a while back, it's a beautiful deep blood red with a cream finish.</div>
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<b>Bad Blood </b>(Comfort Matte) - pretty much identical to Mrs. Mia Wallace colour-wise so you definitely don't need both, it just depends which formula you prefer. A deep red with a demi-matte finish. I love this shade and wear it quite a bit when I want a nice deep red.</div>
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<b>Temper</b> (Comfort Matte) - this is such an unusual shade, it's a very muted orange toned red. I don't want to say it has a bit of a brown undertone to it but it definitely isn't as bright or have as much of a "pop" as a red or an orange, so it falls somewhere in between. Either way I really like this shade even if it isn't one I personally reach for a lot. I definitely don't have anything quite like this in my collection, which is saying something since it isn't a very "out there" or crazy of a colour. I likeeee it!</div>
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<b>Venom</b> (Cream) - medium toned berry pink with blue duo-chrome. Has slightly more purple/plum undertones than something like Fire Bird and is really similar in shade to Rebel by MAC.</div>
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<b>Pandemonium</b>* (Mega Matte) - mid-toned Barney purple. Urban Decay's answer to Heroine by MAC (but the Mega Matte is a nicer formula!). I need to start wearing purples more on the lips, this shade is so cool. Unfortunately I don't think my camera quite picked up how purple it is, it's looking more muted/washed out here but it is the same colour as the OG Urban Decay logo. </div>
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<b>Shame</b> (Cream) - deep true burgundy.</div>
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We made it! Those are the UD lipsticks from my own stash, I can't imagine how some bloggers swatched all 100 on their poor lips. Either way, this launch didn't disappoint. UD delivered as pretty much always and I love the new additions to my collection. I'd recommend these as a treat yo'self if you've had a bad week, worked hard in work, did well in an exam or kicked ass in the gym... I'd recommend them to anyone! If you want to spend a little more money on a lipstick then these are a great option, especially for a handful of staple nudes/red/vampy shades or maybe an unusual one that is unique to the Vice line. I can't wait to pick up more in the future, I have my eye on pretty much all of them now... ;)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728869901624780889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6452595849455172088.post-9669868821347116952016-07-04T18:08:00.000+01:002016-07-04T18:08:06.064+01:00Don't Believe The Hype. <div style="text-align: center;">
"Products not worth the hype" are quite divisive here in the beauty community; some people think that just because one person doesn't feel an item lived up to its internet hype that they're attacking them and their own love for that specific product. Of course, this absolutely isn't the case and no one should get butt-hurt over someone not liking something. If any of these products mentioned are your number 1 forever and always then that's great - I'm jealous! And I'm pretty sure there's plenty of products out there that I love and others don't. That's the beauty of being an adult, isn't it?</div>
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Either way, I'm here to share with you guys today some products that I feel get a lot of love from the beauty community in blogs and videos, and from my friends included (hence why I purchased them!) but unfortunately for some reason or another, they fell short of my expectations. I want to make it clear that not all of these are necessarily <i>bad</i> products (there are some downright crap ones, and I'll get to those)... some of these I do use quite often, but it's just that they didn't live up to the crazy mega fan girl hype they have online.<br />
I've included quite a lot of higher end products, mostly found in the likes of Sephora. I feel like high-end products get hyped up a lot more and with good reason; typically a more expensive product will or at least should perform better although this is obviously not always the case as you soon see when you try a range of different products. I'm generally very picky and harsher a critic on more expensive products because they should be out-performing their cheaper dupes for the price. Not to say that these are the worst products in the world, or to put you off looking into all of them, it's just to say that actually what was supposed to be the mecca of all lipsticks turned out to be the meh of all lipsticks, for me at least.<br />
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<a name='more'></a> Let's start off with skincare. I've mentioned this in empties posts before, the Garnier Micellar Water. Why is it in here if I've gone through bottles and bottles of it, you ask? Because it's convenient and I can easily take my makeup off with this and cotton pads instead of having to wash a face cloth every night from an oil cleanse. I don't love it, I don't think it does anything particularly nice for my skin and it doesn't take makeup off in the best way so I do have to rely on a good cleanser afterwards. I do use it and repurchase it, but it's sitting pretty in this post because I just don't feel like it's as amazing as everyone on YouTube makes it out to be. SUE ME.</div>
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I remember seeing this in every favourites or hair related post a few years ago and decided to invest once I got my extensions out a few years ago. This Macadamia Oil Deep Repair Mask is so mediocre it hurts. I didn't find it made my hair feel any less frizzy or tangle-free, it did nothing for split ends or damage. Sure, it made it a bit shinier but I could get that with most masks or shine sprays if I really wanted to. I had such high hopes for this, maybe a bit too high - but I think anyone who remembers the hype around this will agree that it was biiiiig. It was another case of just using it up because I felt like I wanted to finish it, but I've always kind of resented this because it was so expensive and never worked for me. I'll stick to my Schwarzkopf for salon priced products, thank you xoxo<br />
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I'm really crap with my nails and don't tend to fall into much hype with polishes. I actually don't think that there is a lot of hype around brands or shades except for maybe Essie and OPI. I remember when Formula X was launched by Sephora, everyone and their mother was talking about how incredible the formula, finishes, shades and lasting power was. I was delighted to see them pop up in a French Sephora a few months later and decided to give a lilac one a go. I hated it. It was streaky, chipped after a day and didn't even dry nicely in the first place. I've tried it with/without different base and top coats and have come to the conclusion that Formula X just isn't for me. I also bought a glittery shade in a Sephora sale a few months ago just to give it another go. I certainly prefer the glitter shade to the creamy lilac one, but overall I just don't think they're the end all be all of polishes and don't think they're worth the hype behind them.<br />
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The Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask was one of the things at the top of my Sephora list when my mother went to Canada. I had heard how this thick mask would make my lips feel brand new by morning. I suffer from really bad cracked and flaky lips so I was all about something that would be super moisturizing and hydrating. This is not it. I should preface by saying that the woman at Sephora accidentally gave my mother a tinted version, so I'm not sure if that has affected the performance of the product (I don't think it should be any less hydrating though). Regardless, this stuff is so crap and not worth the money at all. It's very sticky and thick, which I would be okay with using at night if it meant that my lips felt super moisturized come morning but that's just not the case. I don't notice any difference in the condition of my lips between using this or something like a heft dollop of Carmex. Once the thickness of the Bite mask wears off the dryness in my lips sets right back in. Boo-urns. I'm really just using it up at this stage.</div>
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Continuing on with lips; the Kat Von D Liquid Lipsticks. This will probably be a bit of a shock to most people, because they get so much love on Instagram and elsewhere online. In its defense, the only one I've tried that I'm not mad about is Vampira, a deep vampy red. Since buying this I have heard that the darker shades don't perform as well as the others, so this might be something to do with it and I have some more nude shades that I like much more. I found this to be kind of patchy and uneven in places on the lips, I definitely need a lipliner underneath to disguise any areas that the liquid lipstick wouldn't cover on its own - it needs a little help. Once it's on, I find the formula to be comfortable but the wear time isn't anything out of this world. It isn't necessarily a bad product, it is definitely use-able and I love the colour itself, but I just don't think it deserves the hype it gets when I like my €7 Sleek Matte Me just as much, if not even more because of the price.<br />
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I reviewed the Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette on here a little bit after Christmas and wasn't overly impressed. It was just a "meh" review and I can say that after several more months with it in my collection it is definitely a product I actually regret buying. There is nothing spectacular about this palette for me, nothing terribly unique and the formula is quite disappointing across most of the shades. I couldn't wait to swap this for my MAC and MUG eyeshadows in my makeup bag, and I can't remember the last time I reached for this. This is probably quite a "controversial xoxo" one since so many people love it, and are currently going crazy for the Sweet Peach palette (rolling my eyes so hard right now, we won't even DISCUSS that) but it was overall very poop for me. I gave into the hype and was disappointed.<br />
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I was saving the best (or worst) until last. When Charlotte Tilbury came to Ireland it was a magical moment for me, and lots of beauty bloggers. I love Charlotte and the look of the line, especially the eyeshadow palettes. I received Vintage Vamp as a Christmas present after coveting it or La Dolce Vita for months. However, Vintage Vamp is so problematic for me for a number of reasons. The shadows in the pan are stunning, they really are. I'm a sucker for burgundy and that sheer glitter pop of colour. I'm not even mad that the pop shade is sheer, I really like the idea of a light glitter top coat and I actually think it's the better shade in the quad. However, the 2 burgundy shades are just too similar for my liking, and are too similar to the point where you get no variety in your look, especially when they're on your lid. No mattes either which brings this quad down quite a bit in star rating for me. So shade and texture range isn't the best, but on top of that I'm just not overly crazy about the formula. In my opinion, these are not the smoothest, most buttery or pigmented shadows in the world, they're a "meh". They're comparable maaaaybe to MAC, but even still MAC has more variety and more product in terms of gram for the price. These shadows are not bad by any means, they will apply just fine to your lid, but they just don't blow me away and for the price I think they definitely should. This is mostly why they're disappointing and not worth the hype - if 4 small shadows at like €50 are anything short of "oh my god this is amazing how did I live without this" then they're not worth the money in my opinion. I back this up by the fact that I honestly can't remember the last time I reached for this palette, sad and all as that is. I would still love to invest in a lipstick or the Film Star Bronze and Glow, but the Vintage Vamp palette was a huge letdown for me. Makeup Geek where you attttt.<br />
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These are my disappointing products or products that just didn't live up to the online buzz. If any of these are your go-to products then that's absolutely great, but I'd love to know if any of these were a whomp whomp for you too and why. Or, let me know what your disappointing products are below - I'm always interested in seeing what popular products didn't work for someone!</div>
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I quite like the idea of themed empties in a way, although I'm not sure I go through the same products often enough to warrant an empties post. Unless of course that is, you're me and you remember that you're a mascara fiend. So I thought it would be fun to do a round-up of some mascaras I've used/used up recently with some mini reviews as to whether they were any good or not. I will say though, just because I won't repurchase doesn't mean it wasn't good. Mascara is just one of those things that I, and I think a lot of people, are always curious to try a new one in the hopes that it will give us bigger and better lashes than the one before.<br />
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I got this in a press package a while ago and forgot to include it in my Seventeen brand focus <a href="http://longhairandlashes.blogspot.fr/2016/04/brand-focus-seventeen.html" target="_blank">post</a> because I'd written that at home in Ireland and the mascara was in France. Regardless, I'm getting to it now and I am saying absolutely do not buy this mascara. The tube and wand is quite thin, which I thought would be amazing for really getting in there and adding length, especially on the bottom. No. Absolutely no. The wand is a more traditional fiber one rather than plastic. It's hard to explain, but there is very little space between the bristles on this, and the formula itself is so thick that it sits on the wand and is impossible to get the excess off. It also means that when you try and comb the mascara through your lashes upon application, for formula sits at the base of your lashes in lumps, and doesn't smoothly comb through to the tips. When you are able to move the product to the tips, it's so wet and thick that it clumps your lashes together to make it look like you have about 5. I've had this for weeks and it isn't showing signs of drying up (I typically prefer mascaras when they've been opened a week or two) so I can't see this getting any better. It also takes forever to dry on the actual lashes too, I just didn't like this at all. Avoiddddd.<br />
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A mascara I really do like is the one I'm currently using. The Kiko Ultra Tech Curve is a plastic wand with a banana shape and is amazing at lifting the lashes and separating them. The banana shape really reminds me of Rollar Lash by Benefit at first glance, but I haven't compared them side by side so I can't say if that's 100% true. Either way, the Kiko one does a great job at curling and separating, it's really dark too and I've had minimal flaking so I'm really happy with it. They have so many mascaras in their range, I can't wait to try more in the future.<br />
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If volume is more what you're looking for then look absolutely no further than the Isa Dora Volume Lash Styler. I got this in a goodie bag at an Isa Dora event months ago and had heard Siobhan from Letz Makeup talk about it quite a bit. It sat in the draw for ages and I regret not using it sooner. I LOVED this mascara. The wand is big and chunky, probably not the best for those with small eyes but I really loved this. It's probably up there with my top 3 mascaras I've ever used (this is saying something, guys) The volume and thickness it gives is unreal, it's one of the only mascaras I've used that has come close to looking like false lashes on the eyes. I can't recommend this enough!<br />
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Another Isa Dora mascara I got in a goodie bag at some stage, the All Day Long Lash. The formula is much thinner than the Volume Lash Styler, the wand doesn't apply nearly half as much product so it's a much more natural effect. However, I just didn't like this mascara at all. Aside from it being very, very natural, the wand is SO spikey that it actually hurts some times when I apply it. I don't get into a lot of mascara accidents and when I do I blink once or twice and it's all good. This however, was quite difficult to apply without nearly taking my eye out and when I was finished the result wasn't anything great. Really disappointed with this one, but honestly the Volume Styler makes up for all of it.<br />
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Another day another Lancome Hypnose mascara sample. They come with every gift with purchase and I need to start giving them away to people and stop pretending like I'll like this mascara the second, third... tenth time around. I don't like it at all, the wand does nothing for me and doesn't do anything to lift my lashes or lengthen them. I much prefer the Hypnose Volume-à-Porter which I blogged about last summer (check it out <a href="http://longhairandlashes.blogspot.fr/2015/08/lancome-hypnose-volume-porter-mascara.html" target="_blank">here</a> if you'd like to see one of the only high end mascaras I actually enjoyed - and repurchased a while later!). Nay to the Hypnose, Yay to Volume-à-Porter.<br />
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It's sunny in France, and the Snapchat stories from back home consisting of guys stripping down to their boxers in 15 degree weather would also suggest that Summer is arriving. This is 100% going to be a stereotypical summer related blog post about healthy/glowing/dewy/natural/bronzed looking skin from your oily skinned casper friend over here. Whilst I love a full coverage matte look for photographs and nights out, I have definitely been moving towards a more lightweight and creamy look to the skin with more liquid products and, shock horror, bronzer. So, if this sounds like your kind of thing then get ready to read all about my top 5 products for a summer ready complexion. P.S I'd love to know when exactly in makeup history we made this sudden connection that healthy skin is synonymous with a bronzed JLo-esque face? I feel like Irish girls nowadays (with the exception of Cocoa Brown Tanning Thursday moments) would have been beating 14th century knights away with sticks...<br />
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Obviously it's important to use SPF every day, not just in the summer time but it is of course particularly important to make sure that your skin is well hydrated and protected when the sun comes out (for all 3 days a year here...). That should technically be the first step to any daytime skincare routine, but I don't feel like there's a big need to show those. With that said, my first must-have product for summer skin is actually one I recently featured in my <a href="http://longhairandlashes.blogspot.fr/2016/03/springsheen-cheeks-urban-decay-tarte.html" target="_blank">Springsheen Cheeks</a> post but it's as relevant as ever - the Boots Botanics All Bright Radiance Balm. A decent MAC Strobe Cream dupe, I love lashing this on underneath a tinted moisturiser or foundation in the summer - or even if I'm going completely bare faced for an opalescent sheen to the skin and as a base for my makeup. If you're very oily I would say use this as a moisturiser/primer hybrid and powder in places you're worried about shining too much. Dry skin girls can lash this on and I think will really love it.<br />
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Next up is the foundation or complexion product. This is completely subjective - some prefer to wear none at all, or do a BB cream or tinted moisturizer and some do like a foundation. I would say if I'm out and about during the day and seeing people then I am definitely in the latter half - although if I'm on holidays then I'm probably nakey faced 90% of the time. My summer foundation of choice this year is the Urban Decay Naked Skin. There's a reason this is so talked about by makeup artists and bloggers; it is such a beautiful foundation. I wouldn't say this is full coverage but it is definitely buildable to a firm medium coverage with a flawless finish. It's quite a watery consistency so you would think it would automatically be quite sheer but the coverage is definitely decent from the get-go which I appreciate. It does something that very few of my foundations do and that is covering and perfecting overall but still looking like skin. They hit the nail on the head with their own description - weightless and light diffusing. This is a foundation that photographs beautifully too, by the way, so if you had this and a heavy duty concealer you would be good to go and looking like an angel. </div>
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Bronzer time - a staple in any summer skin blog post, right? This is definitely a bronzer with a difference and if you're into your JLo glow then you will probably want to splurge on this. The Giorgio Armani Maestro Liquid Summer Bronzer* (shade 110) is unlike anything I've ever tried before. I got this in the post and couldn't wait to start using it but had difficulties the first time - I had absolutely no tan on and assumed it was going to be a sheer product so lashed it on like it was going out of style. I soon got the hang of it and it is now living in my makeup bag for a number of different reasons/with various purposes.</div>
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If you are very fair and don't ever tan then I would say this is not the product for you at all. However, if you are of a medium skin tone or like to fake tan (sassy hands up emoji) then this is stunning. The swatch below is obviously unblended, and it looks quite dark but there is absolutely no orange in this and despite the depth of colour it blends in so beautifully into the skin. The pipette dropper makes it easy to dispense the perfect about of product (trust me, 1-2 drops is more than enough for your whole face because this stuff goes a really long way). If I'm using something like the Naked Skin foundation I'll apply the liquid bronzer underneath my makeup, on the outer parts of my face, so it peeks through very naturally... you could also obviously just use this with say the Radiance Balm if you're not a fan of any foundation or BB creams in the summer. If I've fake tanned I use this as a bronzer on top of my foundation for nights out and it is so amazing for this - I take a synthetic Nima brush or my Real Techniques sponge to apply and stipple it along my hairline, under my cheek bones, across my nose and my chin. Although there looks like there's shimmer in the bottle it doesn't show up on the skin but rather translates into just a healthy looking warmth that melts into the skin (thanks to the smooth liquid formula). </div>
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I was so surprised at the coverage this gave - it definitely isn't a sheer bronzer so like I said if you like your glow and want to try something new this summer this is definitely the product to do it with. Another use I've found for this is dropping a blob or two (very accurate measurements there) into a lighter foundation to deepen it when I'm in that awkward tanning phase. With 30ml it will also last you a life time!<br />
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The summer glow continues with some highlighting or strobing as the hip kids all it nowadays. I haven't always been the biggest fan of liquid highlighting on myself but it is something I've taken a shining to... shining... get it? I'll see myself out then so... Anyway, during the day I think a liquid highlighter compliments other cream products or more minimal/sheer makeup beautifully, and at night time I've been religiously using a cream highlight under my powder one to really make it stand out. One I really enjoyed using last summer and will continue to use this year is the No 7 Instant Radiance Highlighter stick. It's a chubby little crayon that melts into the skin and makes highlighting fool proof. I tap the product from the stick with my fingers and apply it that way (I think the warmth of your fingers works better than a brush to melt the product into the skin. I also avoid applying directly from the stick to avoid 'lifting' the foundation underneath). The colour is a really universally flattering pink champagne with the right balance between gold and silver. Dab this on top of your cheekbones, down your nose, your browbone/inner corner of the eyes and the cupid's bow to be seen glowing from space. Honestly, this is what you should be spending your No 7 vouchers on that you probably throw straight in the bin as soon as you leave Boots.<br />
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And of course no summer skin look is complete without a setting spray. Fix+ is a classic - while it won't prolong the wear of your foundation, it is a beautiful little product and something I always have in my collection. This magic water can be used before your base to hydrate and prep the skin, can be spritzed on your brush to work any mineralised powders or creams into a dry skin, it can used after powdering or throughout the day to take away the cakey look of foundation that has settled into any pores or lines, all while giving a sheen to the skin (you can thank the high levels of glycerin in it for that one). Honestly there are about a million uses for Fix+ but no matter what your skin type or needs are it is one I would recommend looking into this summer. If you live in a hot and humid country keep this in your fridge and thank me later.<br />
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Feel free to adapt this look to your skin type and needs - I know I'll be adding plenty of concealer and translucent powder to this face cocktail and maybe even adding in some cute faux freckles with my dipbrow and a liner brush. These are just my top 5 complexion products for achieving that summer glow. Let me know your favourites below! :) </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728869901624780889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6452595849455172088.post-47560584666363982682016-04-30T16:30:00.000+01:002016-04-30T16:30:24.119+01:00Meet My Eyeshadow Palettes | MAC, Makeup Geek, Urban Decay.<div style="text-align: center;">
Who doesn't love a good eyeshadow? And who doesn't love a good nosy into someone else's eyeshadow palettes? These are some of my favourite videos/posts to watch/read cause I love seeing what other people have in their palettes - equal parts makeup lover and nosy bitch. I know I find them very useful when building my eyeshadow collection and I hope this will help some of ye too. I keep most of my round single shadows in my MAC palettes (not all of them are MAC, I'm also swatching and chatting about my Makeup Geek and Urban Decay shadows too) but Z Palettes are also popular options! </div>
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I thought it would be most helpful to show you the majority of my single shadows in case you were looking into some of these for your own collection, or wanting to compare them to other shades that I have here. I'm going to swatch all of them with no primer, let you know how they perform and which ones are my favourite. I will mention whenever a limited edition or discontinued shadow pops up with an * (not very often so fear not!) but I won't spend too much time talking about them. This is probably going to be a text and photo heavy post so make yourself some tea or pour ya fine self a glass of wine and let's get to itttttt. Oh, and we're going to ignore the 3 day old scauldy tan on my arms making me look like I have a skin condition. </div>
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I'm going to start with my pre-made MAC x15 warm neutral palette. I think they sell this for about €60 which is an absolute bargain considering one single MAC pan eyeshadow is €10. This is a pre-made palette with mostly new shades exclusive to this palette and a handful of permanent shades (Brulé, Honey Lust, Amber Lights, Saddle). I think this is a fantastic present or every-day palette for the consumer because you have lots of great every day neutrals (and a cool toned palette option if these warm tones don't take your fancy). Obviously the drawbacks are that you can't customize or swap around the shadows, and I do feel like a lot of the lighter shades on the left side of the palette are very similar (but that being said they're the shadows you'll probably go through the most so I'm not too mad). Despite the cons I think the price point makes it a great buy and the shadows are really good quality, unlike some of the smaller pre-made MAC palettes. My favourites from this palette include Gingersnap, Dark Brew, Dance In The Dark (it goes on the eye much better than it swatches on the hand), Amber Lights, Saddle and Lemon Tart.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L-R: Brule, Vanilla Extract, Honey Lust, Amber Lights, Saddle.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L-R: Lemon Tart, Creative Copper, Butterfudge, Divine Decadence, Unwind.</td></tr>
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Next up is my own 15 pan neutral eyeshadows. These are shadows I've picked myself ranging from MAC, Makeup Geek and Urban Decay. They're all very warm but with a mix of light neutrals, brow bone shades, shimmer lid shades and matte transition and crease colours. I'm always reaching for something from this palette so most of them are firm favourites. I especially love Vanilla (the BEST brow bone shade), Nylon (amazing shiny inner corner or cheek highlight), Woodwinked, In The Spotlight, Flamethrower, Creme Brulée, Cocoa Bear and Embark.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L-R: Brulé, Sin, Mythology, Woodwinked, Cocoa Bear.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L-R: Phloof, In The Spotlight, Flamethrower, Swiss Chocolate, Embark.</td></tr>
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If I'm wearing colourful shadows, it's generally purple or plum. I love wearing these colours on my lid and mixing them with brights and neutrals. This is another mixed palette ranging from really bright pops of purple to more red burgundy and plum shades - and a random yellow thrown in because it didn't fit in my warm neutral palette.<br />
My top picks here are Trax (once it's used under a sticky base), Curfew (such a pigmented purple it knocks my MAC ones out of the park to be honest), Haux (amazing transition shade that you can use with bright purple looks or any cool toned smokey eye), Bitten, Sketch (it isn't my favourite shadow in the world - I actually prefer the blush version but it goes on better on the eye than the swatch photo and is a really nice purple toned plum) and Chickadee (I wouldn't include this ideally in a purple palette but this is a beautiful murky orange toned yellow that I LOVE to use in the crease as a transition shade for any warm eye look. If you like using oranges in the crease or are a fan of MAC's Uninterrupted I'd highlighy recommend this. It probably isn't everyone's first choice of eyeshadow but it's a definite underdog). Ecstasy, Crash and Shockaholic are unfortunately no longer available but very easily dupeable - and with better quality options available from MUG.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">L-R: Shale, Shockaholic*, Blackberry, Bitten, Beauty Marked.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">L-R: Trax, Curfew, Indian Ink, Cherry Cola, Chickadee.</td></tr>
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Lastly is my very small and mixed "brights" palette - pops of blue and green. Most of my blue/turquoise and teal shades are from Inglot or in other Urban Decay palettes but I'm hoping to finish this one up with some MUG in the future so if you have any fun MUG shade suggestions please leave them down below or tweet meeeee! Surf USA and Goddess are discontinued/limited edition but neither are particularly great so I wouldn't worry about missing out on them. My favourites here are Lucky Green (my one has a limited edition print on the shadow but you can buy it online from the pro store), Secret Garden (this is new to my collection but it is absolutely stunning), Plumage (my ride or die dark mouldy teal crease shade - you'd be surprised how many looks you can work this into) and Lounge. I want to make a point of saying that I much prefer the texture of Lounge to Club. If you're looking for one of those warm brown with blue/green shift shadows I'd pick Urban Decay. The texture is better, it has a warmer undertone and the blue shift is more evident when you wear it on your lids. The texture of Club is so, so poor.</div>
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Remember Brand Focus posts? I did a couple of these on Wet n Wild and had the intention of doing them for lots of other different brands - particularly drugstore ones. However, I started this before I went to France and never brought my whole collection of any one brand with me so it was difficult to continue. I'm hoping to bring them back so if you have any brands you'd like an overview of some "the good, the bad and the worst" style products then let me know below or send me a tweet @<a href="https://twitter.com/GraceyOConnell" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">GraceyOConnell</a>! Today's post is going to focus on the very affordable Boots brand, 17.</div>
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I'll admit, up until about 2 years ago I thought this brand was very "tween" and I never really gave it a chance. I feel like it was just a brand I used bits and pieces of when I was 13 and then just assumed that the brand never grew or improved quality wise since I was that age. Wrong. I was so wrong. I'm here to show you today exactly why you should never judge a book (or a makeup brand) by its cover.</div>
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It all began here. This is the start of my new-found love affair with 17. I was rummaging around Boots about 2 years ago now, looking for a full coverage foundation (not a very easy thing to find in Boots or Superdrug at the time!). I saw Stay Time Full Coverage and wondered exactly how full coverage it could be. Holy jaysus. I would say this is a solid mix of Illamasqua Skin Base and Estée Lauder Double Wear. It is super, super full coverage and really long lasting. It definitely needs to be set with a powder cause I feel like it keeps that sticky texture if you don't (taking example of sticky thick lipgloss it's another indicator of how long lasting this foundation is in my opinion). I think this is probably best for oily skins but if you are dry and moisturise well underneath you could get away with it for special occasions where you want super full coverage. Seriously, this stuff is amazing. No need for blemish concealing after this for me and the shade range is great for pale girls. I can't recommend this stuff enough! I use Natural as a shade if I have a bit of tan on, and Porcelain or Ivory is great for fair skins.</div>
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Having had such good luck with the foundation, I decided to try the setting powder. The actual formula is really nice, it reminds me of a slightly lighter coverage Studio Fix Powder by MAC - it's very mattifying and has great coverage on its own, keeping in theme with the Stay Time/full coverage business. The only problem I had with this is that unfortunately the lightest shade is about a shade - half a shade too dark for my every day wear. I've gone through an entire pan so clearly I've been using it because it <i>is</i> useable but I can personally notice a slight difference in colour when I have it on. If you're more NW20 then this would suit you perfectly. I have yet to try their Stay Time concealer(s) but I'm sure I'll get around to it some time in the future and then I'll hit the home run of Stay Time complexion perfection.</div>
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I saw their contour kit all over the Instagrams of Irish and English beauty bloggers and decided I needed to snap it up. I reviewed it on here a while ago and still feel the same - overall, it's nice for the price. The matte highlight is a great setting powder for fair skin and the "contour" shade is workable but it's definitely warm and for that reason will work better as a bronzer on fair skin. I do really like this though and I reach for it from time to time - especially the highlight shade.</div>
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The love affair continues. Seeing how bomb the foundation was ya gal here was going through the 17 stand thinking "Seventeen do nottttt play, let's see what else they have that's interesting". Here is where the liquid highlighter comes in. I'm not a huge fan of cream or liquid highlighters for myself, but my god this product is beautiful. Again, I featured this on my blog a long time ago but in short (ish), it's a liquid highlighter than you can use under your foundation as a glowing base, mixed in with your foundation/bb cream/zz cream/whatever, or you can place it on top of foundation (and underneath powder) strategically as you would any highlight - cheekbones, cupid's bow, down the nose etc. I prefer using it after foundation on a damp Real Techniques sponge and I just really enjoy the texture of this product. I haven't tried the higher end version but I suppose it's a sort of a Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector kind of effort and it just gives an amazing glow - it was actually something I was really pleasantly surprised by considering how affordable it is. It also reminds me of Benefit's Moon Beam but miles better; the packaging is better/more sanitary, the product is easier to use and the formula is nicer because it isn't as thick as Benefit's and therefore doesn't cake up and dry unevenly along the cheekbones, it just melts beautifully into the skin whilst still giving a shiny highlight. The shade of the 17 one is also slightly silver/pink so it's perfect for pale skins. I received another one of these in a PR package recently which will be going straight into a future giveaway so keep an eye out on my <a href="http://instagram.com/graceyoconnell/" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a> for that in the next few weeks if you're interested.</div>
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Some time last summer 17 actually send me a lovely little festival ready PR package with a few bits inside. The first thing in the box was the bronzer version of the Wow Skin highlighter. If you are very dark skinned then this would probably work better as a highlighter than the pink/silver colour but otherwise this is quite a nice product to use for the summer. It's ever so slightly thicker in consistency than the highlighter but it still is beautifully smooth and mixes well with foundation or even on top. It's quite peachy and shimmery so I'm not a massive fan of using this as a bronzer on the outer half of my face but I've mixed it in with foundations to deepen them ever so slightly and give them a glow and it works amazingly on the skin. It also looks fantastic on the chest and collarbones if you have some false tan on! </div>
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Another thing I got in a care package from 17 was the Wow Skin clicky highlighter touche éclat style pen things in Fair and Medium. Fair is really light so it's perfect for pale skin - getting some brownie points already in my eyes. I've only used this a handful of times but it's a really lovely product <i>if </i>you were looking at the YSL version but didn't want to fork out the 30 euro. It actually has slightly more coverage than the YSL pen but don't think this will be a full coverage one for all concealer - it is, at the end of the day, a highlight pen. I use a concealer or colour corrector underneath my eyes and then pop this on top of the concealer, across my nose/chin/forehead/cheekbone to bring some light to the area as an extra step if I'm going out. I don't think this is an every-day product for everyone but it's a nice little step if you're big into the Kim K highlight and contouring products.</div>
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I have one eye product from 17 to tell you guys about; the Eye Eye crayon in Jewel*, a cream shadow stick in a bright turquoise shade. I have to admit I'm a massive fan of the Kiko ones because they're inexpensive, come in a tonne of colours and really set. I found this was just okay - pigmentation was decent but patchy in parts at times and a little waxy so you definitely have to set this with a shade. If you're looking for a cream stick that sets - look to Kiko, Rimmel or NYC. If you're looking for a colourful sticky base underneath shades - look to Maybelline Colour Tattoos. </div>
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I thought I'd mention too that I did have a 17 brow kit from years ago that I really liked (but gave away to my little cousin) and often see them as a free gift promotional offer and I'd recommend if you're just getting into filling your brows.</div>
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Lastly is lips! I have two of the Stay Pout lipsticks; Date Night* is a bright red and Just a Fling* a stunning light nude. These lipsticks aren't completely matte; I would say they're like a Satin formula from MAC. They glide on the lip with quite a bit of colour and are creamy without being too glossy or slippery. I personally like a dry matte Ruby Woo style red so Date Night isn't my favourite but I know a lot of people hate Ruby Woo for its texture so if you're looking for a bright red with a nice creamy formula then it's a good one. I LOVE Just a Fling; it's a nice light nude without making you look like you have concealer on your lips but also isn't as dark as a Kylie Jenner/Velvet Teddy style nude. I think it goes with a lot of looks and is so easy to wear with a nice formula. </div>
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Overall, I'm so impressed with 17 as a brand and I think a lot of beauty bloggers especially will agree they've improved so much over the years, especially with their base/complexion products. They feel a lot more high end than their budget price tag which I really appreciate. My top picks from the brand are the Stay Time foundation, the powder contour kit, the Wow Skin highlighter and Just a Fling lipstick. If you've tried anything else from Seventeen let a gal know! </div>
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I feel like I could easily do one of these once every two months - there's something so satisfying about finishing up a product and throwing it in the bin. Is that ridiculous? It <strike>probably</strike> definitely is. </div>
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Let's start with skincare. This feckin' product. I'm blue in the face featuring it and bashing it on my blog and yet I can't stop buying it. Hear me out here first. When I'm at home with regular laundry services I am 100% for a hot cloth oil/calm cleanse to remove makeup but unfortunately I don't have that luxury this year in France. So, micellar water is what I'm about at the minute. I'm not a fan of them in general, they're just grand. Yano? They do the job, ish, and I just rely on a good face wash after it. Garner was the first one I ever tried and wasn't overly impressed. I've tried a few more since and haven't gotten on super well with them either, but this is one of the cheaper and more effective ones - plus it's super easy to find anywhere I am (and comes in mini bottles for travelling) so until I'm back in Ireland, this is what I'm using. I hate to say this, but realistically I've already repurchased this. </div>
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Another micellar water. This is the Sephora brand - a brand I have previously gotten along with really well when it comes to their skincare. Not this time, unfortunately. Triple action cleansing water my arse. The 50ml was really handy when I was getting on a plane to Toulouse but I didn't enjoy using this at all - it stung my eyes and cheeks quite badly so it's a no from me and for anyone with sensitive skin. I think I'll keep the bottle to decant bigger micellar bottles into for when I'm travelling though - actually I'll definitely be doing this let's not lie to ourselves here. </div>
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A firm budget skincare favourite of mine is the Bioré Charcoal face wash. You can generally find this in Boots on offer and if you have oily or blemish prone skin I'd recommend picking this up. It has a really nice tingly sensation and foams up quite well but doesn't dry out the skin too much - just the right amount to get the excess oil and dirt off the surface of the skin. I'm going back home this weekend and will absolutely be picking up another one of these to take back with me to France. </div>
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People are usually pretty shocked when they ask me what liquid eyeliner I use and my response is one that costs less than €2. I've been using the Essence Liquid Liner for YEARS - probably about 5 years at this stage and I always go back to it. Sometimes I'll buy gel but I'll always have this on hand. It's so small, easy to fit in your purse and costs peanuts. The formula doesn't budge or transfer onto the lid - I've gone to bed with my makeup on (don't judge, Judy) and have woken up with my liner still "on fleek" as they say. The only problem I have with this is that it doesn't have the mattest of matte finishes, it isn't bad but I've been on the hunt for a more matte offering so when I find one I'll get back to you. Either way, I'll always repurchase this lil' gem.</div>
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Ah. Catrice. Not the easiest brand to find if you're outside of Ireland or maybe Germany but if you're in Ireland and haven't tried Catrice then you need to get your bum down to Penneys and raid the shelves NOW. I had tried (and really enjoyed) the Catrice camouflage cream pot concealer about a year ago and saw they had a liquid version which I thought would just be more up my street. I was so right. So, so right. This stuff is amazing - I actually prefer it to my UD Naked Skin concealer and it's a fraction of the price. The shade selection sucks for women of colour but if you're pale then this is amazing. It's so lightweight feeling, full fulllll coverage and sets pretty well with minimal creasing meaning it is really long lasting. I've found this works equally well for blemishes and under the eyes, too. I can't recommend this stuff enough - this is actually my second tube and I've since purchased another one. A clear indicator of how much I loved this guy was that I actually cracked the stopper off the bottle to dig into the concealer more when it was on its last legs. No shame. </div>
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Another Catrice product; I swear they have some of the best affordable products on the market. I'd heard Siobhan from Letz Makeup on Youtube talk about this powder before and again, it took me ages to getting around to purchasing it. If you are oily and need an indestructible setting powder - you NEED this. It's their Prime and Fine Mattifying Waterproof. It comes in a really nice compact with a mirror so I always keep this in my bag for touchups (although admittedly I don't have to powder my nose half as much during the day since I've been using this to set my makeup). It's transparent so adds pretty much no colour or coverage, it just does a fantastic job of setting down the makeup and keeping shine at bay. It also gives the skin a really beautiful smoothing look to the skin, which again is great for anyone with enlarged pores or blemishes. I bought a new one of these the same day that I bought my 3rd tube of the concealer. Match made in heaven. I mean, just look at the picture it is mucho loved, clearly. </div>
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What are some of your latest products to go in your beauty bin? Let me know below if you've used any of the products mentioned and how you got on with them! Be sure to follow my blog via <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/long-hair-lashes-12174267" target="_blank"><b>Bloglovin'</b></a> to get posts right to your inbox :) </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728869901624780889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6452595849455172088.post-313669345453673612016-04-05T18:07:00.002+01:002016-04-05T18:07:55.817+01:00MAC x Ariana Grande | Viva Glam.<div style="text-align: center;">
I've spoken about my love of MAC Viva Glam on my blog before, particularly with Viva Glam Miley (please read <a href="http://longhairandlashes.blogspot.fr/2015/02/review-mac-x-miley-cyrus-viva-glam.html" target="_blank">here</a> for more information on why I LOVE the MAC AIDS fund). Unfortunately I didn't get to feature Miley II (a matte orange toned red) on my blog before they announced their new VG girl - Ariana Grande. Regardless of the VG spokesperson, I always get excited about a new lipstick release. I'm not too far gone on Ariana Grande, I could take her or leave her to be honest, but ya gal is not gonna deny I do love me a dark lipstick. In any case, I'm here today to bring you MAC's new lipstick offering for 2016 and hopefully it's something you guys are interested in checking out!<br />
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The matte formula is a really comfortable matte, and I think it works really well with this shade. This colour has absolutely no red or brown to it; it's a straight up super deep dark purple plum which is gorgeous. I thought I'd swatch to popular darker MAC lipsticks beside Viva Glam Ariana so you could compare; you'll see it's actually quite different from Rebel and Sin (Sin also being very similar to Media, Dark Side etc). It pulls much darker than Rebel, VG is less pink. Compared to the likes of Sin, Media etc it's far more purple and slightly darker. I don't have Cyber to compare it to, but that's probably the closest dupe you'll find. Cyber is almost black though, and if you were deciding against one of them I'd go for Viva Glam every single time!<br />
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Deep dark plum lips not your thing? Totally understandable, this is a super bold lip colour that not everyone feels comfortable in. MAC have released a Viva Glam Ariana Grande lip gloss in a pale sparkling champagne pink shade if the lipstick isn't for you. Typically Viva Glam have a matching lip gloss and lipstick so it's nice that they've included two different shades this time around. You can mix and match, wear them alone or layered together. </div>
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Have you picked up Viva Glam Ariana? Lipstick or lipgloss? Both? Let me know how you like this year's Viva Glam girl below! </div>
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Is it spring yet? I am so ready to bust out the pretty blushes and fresh skin.<br />
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Technically not a blush or cheek product but the Boots Botanic Radiance Balm is one of my favourite drugstore/affordable skin or complexion items. I used this constantly when I first bought it, and told everyone to buy it when I was working in Boots over the summer. I didn't bring it with me when I first went to France and missed it so desperately when I was away so I'm glad it's back in my life now. I can't believe I've never mentioned this on my blog before, I think it was because I bought it when it blew up in the blogging community as a MAC Strobe Cream dupe and just agreed with everyone's 5 star reviews that I didn't feel the need to chime in. Regardless, this is a stunning product and is so cheap; it's generally always on offer for about €4. Essentially it's a glowing lotion for the face. This gives such a beautiful silver/pink sheen to the skin and just makes it look so so healthy. As someone who is oily I was initially weary about this but it's really beautiful. I don't really find it breaks my makeup down quicker or makes me look any shinier any faster during the day so I use this when I want a glowy primer and moisturizer combination, particularly under a lighter foundation to let the sheen peek through. If you have dry or dehydrated skin I would definitely suggest this as a primer over your moisturizer. It smells amazing too, you just neeeeeed it ALRIGHT.</div>
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It wouldn't be a cheek related post without a highlighter mention. My current favourite one is the Catrice mineral glow baked highlighter. It isn't the softest in the world but it is super pigmented and frosty without having Soft and Gentle style chunks of glitter. If you like a dramatic highlight and are on a budget this right here is ya gal. It works great with pale skin because it has a more silver/pink sheen than anything that is too beige or golden. </div>
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I sang Urban Decay's praises when they came out with their 8 hour Afterglow blushes last spring/summer and Score has been a shade that is rarely out of my makeup bag. It was one of the 3-4 blushes I took with me to France (excessive, I know, but still...) and it's one I wear almost every day. Although this probably isn't an exclusively "spring" blush I think it's a great time to wear those pink coral with gold shimmer style colours. The formula is so smooth and long lasting, I'm a massive fan.</div>
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Tarte is a brand that is next to impossible to get in Ireland but when a relative was in Canada last year their Amazonian Clay blushes were one of the first things on my list. I chose the shade Captivating (although I'm kicking myself I didn't get Exposed, too!) Anyway, this is a really lovely matte peach coral. This is SUPER pigmented, I don't know why but I was expecting them to be quite sheer, particularly because at first touch in the pan they're not super soft or creamy. I was so wrong. The pigmentation is wonderful and much like the Urban Decay blushes, they are really long lasting. I think the shade is really beautiful for the spring time, too. </div>
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I'm not gonna sit here behind my screen and lie to you; I 100% initially bought a Too Faced Love Flush Blush entirely for the packaging. My stand in the local Sephora only seemed to have 2 or 3 shades, but I think American Sephora has quite a few more which I'll definitely be looking into next time I'm doing up a stateside makeup list but this has me very happy for now. First off like can we get back to the packaging? It looks like a feckin' Polly Pocket the 90's kid in me is only delighted. I suppose it's what inside that counts though, yeah? Baby Love is a rosy nude with some very subtle gold shimmer. I will admit that this kicks up quite a bit of powder when you stick your brush in, but the shade itself and formula is overall really beautiful. It blends so effortlessly on the skin. It lasts a long time on the skin, too, I was impressed. I think this shade is honestly great at any time of the year, and would look so stunning on anyone who has a spring or summer wedding to go to. </div>
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What spring time blushes do I need in my life? Let me know below or tweet me over at @<a href="https://twitter.com/graceyoconnell" target="_blank"><b>GraceyOConnell</b></a> :) </div>
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Inglot are some of my very favourite eyeshadows ever ever ever. Whilst I don't feature them a tonne on my blog or Instagram (purely because the numbering system makes them a nightmare to remember/pull of out palettes/reference) they are absolutely top quality. I did a massive swatch fest over a year ago delving into my Inglot eyeshadow palettes (link <a href="http://longhairandlashes.blogspot.fr/2014/11/my-inglot-eyeshadow-palettes-swatches.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a> if you're interested in seeing swatches of 30 brights and neutrals) which I think some people found quite useful. The number system is a pain, and finding swatches online can be so difficult. I wanted to branch out and try some other products from Inglot, particularly their pigments which my friend <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPG09BeSEN0" target="_blank"><b>Ray</b></a> uses loads in her YouTube videos. She's stun, the pigments are stun, her videos are stun... I digress. </div>
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Let's start with the more boring stuff, shall we? I picked up a Flexi palette to house some of the single shadows and sculpting powders I have knocking about in drawers back home in Ireland. The Flexi palette is Inglot's version of a Z Palette, I suppose. It has no dividers or slots so you can fit all different sizes and shapes of pans in there. In true Inglot style the magnetic board is such good quality and is really strong. I've only ever used MAC palettes before so I'm really glad to have this in my collection. </div>
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Next is the OG of Inglot products - Duraline. It's basically a reviving elixir/mixing medium. Use it to create liquid liners, an adhesive for pigments and glitters, or apply a few drops to a Dipbrow or gel liner that has on its last legs. There's nothing super exciting about this product but I do think it's a handy one to have!</div>
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The 4SS is one of my favourite brushes ever, and so of course I needed another one. I bought my first 4SS years ago, so I don't know if it's bad memory or if they genuinely changed the shape a bit but the newer one seems to be far more tapered and slimmer. My old one is quite fat and fluffy at this stage, although that could just be because it's been well loved and well washed. Either way it's a fab brush, so so soft and I'm happy to have another one. I use this for setting under my eyes, knocking away eyeshadow fall out, contour and/or highlight.</div>
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I hadn't tried any of Inglot's complexion products so I was itching to try some contour and highlight stuff. They have quite a few sculpting powders in their freedom system range, and since I wasn't near a contour to look at the shades myself I decided 504 was the best bet. I think it's the coolest shade in their range, but don't quote me on that. After a few uses I'd can say it's really soft and pigmented, but blends quite effortlessly into the skin. It's really easily buildable, too which is nice. The colour is actually a little warmer than I go for (NYX Taupe is much more grey for reference) but it's nothing too orange thankfully. It reminds me a lot of the MAC Pro sculpting powders, maybe ever so slightly softer than the MAC ones since it does kick up quite a bit of excess powder around the pan when you dig your brush in, but overall a decent contour powder. </div>
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An old work friend of mine who now works in Inglot said I had to try the Sparkle Dust. It's a big pot of shimmer for face, eyes and body and is really popular among Inglot artists for highlighting. Who am I to turn down a highlighter?! I got the shade 02 which is a warm golden highlight. I like to wear both silver/pinks and golden/champagne style highlighters but if you're very fair and only like a cool toned highlight then I'd say maybe look at 01. This is a really nice highlight if you're looking for something dramatic. It is really soft being a loose powder, and has a tonne of shimmer, sparkle and even glitter in it. This isn't going to be for everyone, and I've found that if I apply it dry/onto powdered skin then it can look quite glittery and almost dust off. <i>Howeverrrrr</i>, if you wet your brush with a little Fix+ (which I love to do with a lot of Mineralise Skin Finishes) and apply it to unpowdered cheek bones then this stuff is amazing. So so pretty. I don't think you get the full effect if you use it dry, but used wet it is like little golden amazonian goddesses chilling on your cheekbones.</div>
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Pigments are something I don't use often enough, mostly because I just think they're a massive mess and a hassle. I had one Inglot pigment knocking about in a drawer that I loved but never really reached for since I had a lot of bright orange coppers in my pressed eyeshadow collection. My friend Ray uses Inglot pigments quite a bit in her FOTD posts and tutorials and I'm almost oohing and ahhing over them and how unique looking they are. I thought it was time to get my hands on some and see what all the fuss is about. Spoiler alert; the hype is real. So real. Realer than real. These are stunning. The product shots don't do them justice, the swatches don't even do it justice because they're sparkly metallic duochrome reflective goodness can only be fully appreciated when you move your hand in different lights, or tilt your head and bat your lids a certain way. Regardless, these are beautiful and I highly recommend getting to a counter and having a play next time you can. I picked up 3 AMC pigments and 3 pigments from their Stardust collection:</div>
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84 is a light moss green with a light warm brown base and chartreuse shimmer running through it. </div>
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85 seems to be their answer to Blue Brown pigment by MAC, but I definitely prefer the Inglot version. It has much more of a blue duochrome and almost looks purple in certain light; something I tried to capture in photos but I don't think it really does it justice! </div>
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86 is a stunning pink copper with a golden yellow sheen.</div>
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They're all photographed dry but I would always use Fix+ or Duraline to adhere these to the eyes to really get the full impact of the colours. </div>
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115 is a light peachy melon with pink and yellow shift. I've used this wet all over my lid and over a blob of eyeliner mixing medium in my inner corner and it's just beautiful.</div>
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120 is a bright pink based purple with subtle blue reflects. This one can look super different depending on the way the light hits which I think is lovely.</div>
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The Stardust pigments seem to be more metallic and frosty than the AMC pigments; whereas the AMC's are more duochrome and reflect different colours. Both equally beautiful depending on the effect you're looking for! </div>
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Lastly is a really exciting one for me and probably a lot of Inglot fans - their new HD Matte Lip Tints. These are essentially Inglot's liquid lipstick formula and are newly released with I believe 10 shades. Once again, I wasn't able to swatch and play with these in store so I chose #17, which I'm almost certain is the lightest, most "nude" shade. This shade is super warm, almost a terracotta orange brown. It isn't my ideal nude but it's still a really pretty colour and I'll happily wear it. Most of the other shades were quite red/bright pink/dark berry colours, which I already have in other liquid lipstick formulas so I'm glad I went with a lighter shade. Colouring aside, this formula is WONDERFUL. I find liquid lipsticks so hit and miss, and I become pickier with the more I try. Sleek and Sephora lip creams are two of my favourite formulas, and I think that the Inglot one is very like the Sleek one only perhaps longer lasting. It dries down truly matte, doesn't ball up or gather inside your mouth, doesn't flake off. It's perfect. This lasted through an Indian curry and several glasses of wine without needing any touch ups. I know it's a new range so the colours are going to be fairly limited but I really do hope they add more to the line in the near future. I'd love to see some other nude shades (some lighter, some more pink nude tones) and some fun colours à la Jeffree Star. Admittedly, I didn't hold very high hopes for these, especially since I wasn't a fan of the Kat Von D liquid lipsticks, but I'm very impressed and can't wait to pick up a few more. They became available for pre order on Inglot's site today!</div>
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Have you gotten your hands on any Inglot stuff? Any stand out products I need to try next? Let me know below! :)</div>
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Confession time: when the Urban Decay/Gwen Stefani eyeshadow palette popped up online (and through my letterbox) late last year, I was left feeling a little deflated. Please don't throw your unicorn horns at me. Sure, the packaging was cool and as a No Doubt/Gwen fan I loved the idea but I just didn't think it was anything special. The eyeshadow quality was nice and had lots of mattes, I couldn't fault that, but after Naked Smoky and Vice 4 I was just left feeling a little "meh". And so, I chose not to show it on my blog - simply because I just couldn't bash it; it wasn't a bad palette (I know pretty much everyone else thought it was amazing and everyone who I know that has it LOVES it), but it just didn't excite me enough to blabber on about it. But what was released in November was only the start of things to come; better things, in my opinion. I'm so happy to say that the second half of the UD x Gwen collaboration has absolutely made up for the eyeshadow palette. If you're a Gwen fan, a cheek product junkie or a bright lipstick lover you need to have a nosy at your nearest Urban Decay counter, ehm, yesterday. </div>
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One of the items included in the second half of the collection is a Brow Box (€25.50). Cute packaging, novelty "Magic's in The Makeup" logo on the mirror and some dinky brushes and tweezers. It is essentially two cool toned light taupe/blonde brow powders and a wax. The quality of the products is really nice, but unless you're a die hard fan/collector or just really dig the convenience of brow powers in a little box then I would say skip this. Obviously this collection is a pale girl's dream, being created by Gwen with Gwen herself in mind, so it doesn't actually bother me that this will really only suit fair haired gals, but obviously that's something worth pointing out. It's a little pricey in my opinion, my advice would be buy a lipstick from the collection instead.<br />
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Speak of the devil. My favourite thing in life. When I think of Gwen Stefani's makeup I think of neutral eyes, killer lashes and a bright (usually red) lip. In that sense, the overall collection really does reflect her and I can definitely tell she was heavily involved in this collaboration. The eyeshadow palette came with a little card of mini lipstick testers back in November which I absolutely loved and thought was such a brilliant idea - and a great way to get excited for the spring release of what I originally thought was just lipsticks. </div>
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There are 8 lipstick (€21) shades in total, 2 of which are online exclusives. While there is a nude and a few pinks, most of these lipsticks are in the red family. There was a lot of confusion and disappointment in that online, but again since Gwen is known for her red lipsticks I'm not even mad, because they all do serve a purpose in my opinion. I'm not saying you need all of the different shades of red; I think this collection is more about finding the right red that suits you. These lipsticks vary in both undertone and finish (sheer, cream, new mega matte), so whatever one you pick will be based on your preferences which is something I really appreciate.</div>
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There's a true pin up red (714 - mega matte), pink red (Wonderland - cream), blue based red (Spiderweb - cream), a deep burgundy red (Rocksteady - cream), a blue based fuchsia (Firebird - cream) and a sheer nude (Ex-Girlfriend).<br />
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I will say that although the packaging looks absolutely stunning and so art deco, they do feel very plastic-y and just generally cheaper and lighter than the Revolution lipsticks. I'm happy to report though, that the quality is just as lovely as what we're used to seeing with Urban Decay so I'm not too bothered by that. I think if you're a red lipstick lover or a Gwen fan this would be a really special thing to own from the collection. I also appreciate how universal the lipsticks are. With the collection being designed by Gwen with her skintone in mind, I feel that it excludes a lot of people, or maybe won't look as flattering on some as it will on others, but the lipsticks really make up for that. The particular shade I received for review was Firebird; it was so creamy and long lasting leaving a really nice even stain as it wore off. </div>
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And since Gwen is such a lipstick maestro, she created matching lip liners for the collection (€18). I'm a lip liner advocate and all about using them especially with reds so I think these make a fab pairing. The packaging is gorgeous - it will kill me to sharpen these. It has the true OG 24/7 formula and they're not really exaggerating when they say 24/7. These liners are some of my favourites because they hit the perfect balance between applying soft and creamy but then really setting down and not moving anywhere once they're on.<br />
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But it doesn't stop there; UDxGwen is the gift that keeps on giving. Probably what I was most excited for in the whole collection - the 6 pan blush palette (€42). When I saw this mentioned on Trend Mood's Instagram I nearly died... but not before screenshotting it like mad and sending it to all my makeup loving friends, of course. I think a blush palette is such a unique product to do in a collaboration and I absolutely love it. The packaging is almost identical to the eyeshadow palette, just reversing the colour of the polka dots on the front. Similar enough to flow with the theme of the collection but different enough to be able to distinguish it from the eyeshadows on your dressing table, yano?<br />
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The quality of the blushes themselves are beautiful, although I'm already a huge fan of the 8hr After Glow blushes so there's no surprise there. This will probably look best on light-medium skin tones, because you can then use these powders for bronzer, blush and highlight. That being said, some of these blushes would make lovely highlights on a darker skin so if you're unsure I'd suggest swatching them in person first! 5/6 of the shades have a beautiful shimmer through them, but doesn't bother me personally but is worth mentioning.<br />
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Cherry is a light cool toned pink with shimmer and is gong to be so beautiful in the spring, Easy a rose with gold particles, Angel a light warm nude, Lo-Fi a warm matte brown (perfect for bronzing), Hush a dark beige champagne highlight and OC a light peach with shimmer and the softed pink sheen/duo-chrome. Overall, the highlight of the entire collection for me and the perfect cheek palette for spring and summer.<br />
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I am so impressed with the latter half of this collection. If you liked the eyeshadow palette then I'm sure you already love this. If, like me, you weren't overly impressed with the eyeshadows then I still think this is absolutely worth a look at. My top picks would be the blush palette and a lipstick or two! Did you pick anything up from the collection? Let me know below - I'd love to know what you think of UD pairing up with Gwen... I know it was a massive success and I'd love to see them do this with some more celebrities and personalities in the future! x</div>
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Since I went on a bit of a blogging break towards the end of 2015, I actually binned a lot of things I had been meaning to save for an empties post. My room here in France is so small that any unnecessary clutter left hanging about drives me up the very horribly painted walls. I did finish up quite a few skincare and some other bits and bobs, though, and I thought I'd review those for ye in one (hopefully) quick post!</div>
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Dry shampoo is my favourite thing in the world. Since I wash my hair about once or twice a week, at any given point I am made up of 90% dry shampoo. Unapologetically. Up until a month ago, I had only ever used the classic Batiste dry shampoos. Having been a fan of Aussie shampoos and conditioners in the past I thought the dry shampoo would be a pretty safe bet. This stuff is woeful. I can't express how bad it is in neither French nor English. It ticks zero boxes. It doesn't smell good, it goes on weirdly and feels wet in the hair for ages, it doesn't soak up ANY of the grease or oil in your roots - seriously, this stuff does nothing. I can't understand how this is being sold as a dry shampoo, it did absolutely nothing for my hair so I actually decided to throw this out after a few uses. Back to Batiste. </div>
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Lush's purple shampoo in Daddy-O is faaaab. I've gone through plenty of the big bottles before and took a small one back with me after Christmas. I go between this or the Schwarzkopf purple shampoo I don't really mind. If you're a blondie or silver fox who is mindful of cruelty-free/organic/vegan/handmade sort of stuff then this is a great shampoo. I haven't always had the best luck with Lush haircare in the past but this is one I continue to repurchase time and time again!</div>
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A nail polish remover is never something I put much thought into when I purchase it, it feels like something that should just always be there in your house. I normally wouldn't even bother to include it in an empties post, only for this is quite a known brand and I feel the need to say how crap this was. I picked this up when I first moved to France having been a fan of Kiko for a while now. I honestly wouldn't recommend this at all. It was about €4 for a relatively small bottle and my cotton pad was basically swimming in this stuff to even get one hand of polish off. Somehow it actually evaporates off the cotton pad after removing the polish off every 2 nails. I got 10 nails. That's a lot of cotton pads and remover. Ain't nobody got time for that.</div>
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I spoke about my dislike for the Garnier Micellar water in a previous empties posts (see <a href="http://longhairandlashes.blogspot.fr/2015/08/empties-skincare-products-ive-used-up.html" target="_blank">here</a>) but in short, I didn't get on with it. I'm a fan of an oil and warm cloth cleanse but since I'm not washing face cloths twice a week here, I need something a little more fuss free. I have resorted back to micellar water (reluctantly, I promise you) and my opinion hasn't really changed too much. Look, it does the job at taking off most of my makeup, I'm just glad I have my Clarisonic to give my skin a good cleanse afterwards in the evenings which gets rid of the sticky residue the micellar water leaves on my skin. I've repurchased this purely because it's easy to find in France, but it's by no means my favourite skincare product!</div>
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Since I hadn't tried any other brand of micellar water I decided to pick up the Boots Botanics one over Christmas. I don't think this particularly converted me to micellar waters, either, to be honest. It made my face feel a little less sticky than the Garnier one but I have to say it stung my eyes a little when taking off my eye makeup. Whomp. I'll try the Sephora one next to see how I get on - am I the only one who isn't really quite on this micellar water wagon? </div>
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I'm combining Face Mask Friday with an empties post in giving you some quick fire reviews of the Sephora brand sheet masks - which make me feel equal parts like a serial killer and Mrs. Doubtfire in the "HELLOOOOOOO" scene whenever I wear them. I've tried pretty much all of them by now but I have just 4 to show you today. In short, think they're mostly fab! I think these are an excellent treat every once in a while, and would be fantastic if you're doing a long-haul flight or journey... or Halloween, I mean whatever you're into. </div>
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<b>Rose</b> is one of my favourite ones. Intended for brightening and moisturizing, it's quite strong smelling of roses (shocking news altogether, Grace). I found this really moisturizing and nice for dry skin around my nose. It also made my skin feel nourished and plumped.</div>
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<b>Green Tea</b> is another one of my favourites and is intended for oily skin with mattifying and anti-blemish properties. Now, this won't get rid of your acne overnight but I did find it great for mattifying the skin and tend to use this when I'm that bit greasier during my period.</div>
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<b>Pomegranate</b> is anti-fatigue and energizing. It smells absolutely amazing but I wasn't a massive fan of this. I don't feel like it did a huge amount other than make my skin feel a little itchy when I took it off. Thankfully I haven't had that reaction with any of the other masks I've tried so I just won't be repurchasing this particular one again.</div>
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<b>Lingzhi</b> is anti-aging and smoothing. I really liked this one too. Like the rose, it made my skin feel super nourished and quite plumped up. No crazy anti-aging effects but it was a nice treat for the skin nonetheless.</div>
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What products have you recently finished? Have you tried any of the products mentioned above? Let me know below! x</div>
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I think the very fact that I'm only getting around to buying this palette in 2016 is proof that Irish people are backwards. I know the internet is saturated with Chocolate Bar palette reviews, but I thought I'd throw my 2 cents in to the mix, since I don't seem to have the same feelings about this as most people. If you haven't heard of this palette before - where ya been, gurl?! While this hasn't blown up in popularity quite as much as the Naked palettes (for most makeup wearers I mean, die hard makeup fans not included!), this is Too Faced's offering at a neutral palette with a bit of a twist. I say twist very loosely, since I don't personally feel that any neutral eyeshadow palette is all that original anymore; although shout-out to Naked Smoky which didn't reinvent the wheel but is a great palette.<br />
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The Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette boasts 16 neutral-ish shades, infused with real cocoa powder. Yes, this smells amazing and I may or may not be able to confirm that it does actually taste like chocolate (don't try this at home, kids. I was always a curious one...) I think the metal tin packaging with the chocolate bar design on the front is super cute, but I have to say I'm really disappointed with the quality of the packaging. The magnet is just not sturdy enough and I've found myself picking it up and it opening very easily. I would have liked a stronger magnet or snap closure à la Naked 2. The layout of the palette is really nice, though, and I seriously appreciate them making the two highlight shades (one matte, one shimmer) the two bigger rectangle strips since you often go through those first in any palette. The palette contains 7 mattes and 9 more shimmery shades (some with frost, some with more shimmer and glitter). Since the quality varied so much depending on the shadow, it's impossible for me to say that the mattes/shimmers were better quality than the other so I thought it would be better to go through each individual shade and tell you the stars and duds.<br />
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<b>Gilded Ganache</b> is a deep smutty bronze brown with green and gold shimmer. This is probably the most unique shade in the entire palette and it is absolutely stunning. A transition or crease colour and this all over the lid and you have an instantly put together smokey eye. Definitely one of my favourites in this palette.</div>
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<b>White Chocolate</b> is a matte cream highlight shade. Absolutely nothing special here but a must have in a neutral palette so it's great that it's included and so big!</div>
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<b>Milk Chocolate</b> is a Too Faced classic. A medium toned neutral brown. Again, nothing special but it's great pigmentation wise.</div>
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<b>Black Forest Truffle</b> is a shimmery warm brown with some red and silver sparkle. This is quite dry in texture, and the shimmer disappears straight away unless you really pack it on over a creamy base. Meh.</div>
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<b>Triple Fudge </b>is a bog standard dark matte brown. It's a little stiff in texture but nothing awful and is an essential in a neutral palette in my opinion!<br />
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<b>Salted Caramel</b> is just that - a warm caramel toned transition colour. It isn't super dark but still warm enough to add a nice glow around the eye which I absolutely love. The pigmentation on this is lovely, it's so soft and creamy and blends like a dream. </div>
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<b>Marzipan</b> is a light peach beige shimmer. It's really smooth and metallic with great pigmentation. I love this all over the lid or in the inner corners.</div>
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<b>Semi Sweet</b> is a matte medium-dark toned brown. This rests somewhere in between Milk Chocolate and Triple Fudge on the shade scale. It swatches really nicely on the hand but for some reason it just doesn't apply well onto the eye so I was pretty disappointed with this one.</div>
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<b>Strawberry Bon Bon</b> is a light milky pink. Probably the one eyeshadow shade wise in this palette that I'm not mad on, because I can't say I use a light milkshake style pink all too often. This is such a crap shade, it's so stiff and absolutely nothing shows up on the hand or eye.</div>
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<b>Candied Violet</b> is a blue toned purple with sparkle. Again, quite a dry shade and you need a base to keep the shimmer on the lid. I do prefer this to Black Forest Truffle, though, purely cause I think it's a bit more of a more unique shade.</div>
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<b>Amaretto </b>is a warm toned brown with pink and bronze/rust shimmer. This looks beautiful in the pan, really really unique. It's nice on the lid, but just looks better in the pan so it was a little bit of a disappointment for me if I'm honest.<br />
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<b>Hazlenut</b> is a bog standard shimmery bronze. The pigmentation is nice, but nothing I have't seen before.</div>
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<b>Haute Chocolate</b> is basically a slightly darker version of Hazelnut with crappier pigmentation. Any time I apply this shade to my eye without a sticky base, half of it falls off my face and onto my cheek which is so disappointing. I don't think it's necessary to have both Haute Chocolate and Hazelnut in here, and it definitely isn't a unique shade.</div>
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<b>Cherry Cordial</b> is like that burgundy shade in the Gwen Stefani Urban Decay palette. It looks amazing in the pan; a beautiful red burgundy. Just like the Urban Decay offering, this just looks like a warm brown on my eye. That doesn't make it bad, but it isn't what I wanted from it. Furthermore, I actually think the UD one is better quality because like Haute Chocolate, I get half of the shadow on my cheek instead of my actual eye whenever I apply this.</div>
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Ending on a better note is <b>Champagne Truffle</b>; a pinked champagne frost. This is a bigger pan like White Chocolate which I love. This has great pigmentation, and works really nicely as a cool toned pink cheek highlight too.<br />
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I would sum this palette up as definitely not have to have. The quality of the shadows is decent, but considering I feel the need to use a sticky creamy base underneath a lot of them I was hoping for more. I think this has a lot to do with the hype it gets online. Some of these shades are absolutely stunning (salted caramel, gilded ganache, creme brulee etc) and ones I use all the time now; but that's a relatively small portion of the overall palette - not to mention the fact that a lot of them are dupeable. I'm more than happy to have another neutral palette in my arsenal, especially for traveling since you can get so many looks with this - but the same could be said for any of the Naked palettes and I think the quality is better in the latter.<br />
I would personally suggest a Naked palette over this, and perhaps picking up the Makeup Revolution offering of the Chocolate bar palettes for a fraction of the price. I just don't quite think the quality is there considering the €40 price tag, but maybe I've been spoiled by previous brands and their quality. Keep that in mind when reading my review; if you don't wear makeup all that often and already have a Naked palette then I think you're pretty much set and you don't need this... if you have a lot of Makeup Geek or MAC shadows then you probably won't feel you need this either. Although I'm happy enough with the Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette to continue using it, I won't be picking up any of the other branch off palettes in the future. I really wanted to love this - I know so many bloggers who adore it, I guess this just wasn't for me. My advice? Save yo' money!</div>
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So I fell off the face of the makeup blogging earth. This is due to a mountain of reasons; mostly to do with travelling back home for Christmas, wanting to actually enjoy my time with friends and family whilst at home, my phone being stolen ( = no Instagram), then travelling back to France to what was one of the most stressful exam periods of my life aaaand finally a real disillusion with the blogging community and a sort of reluctance to write. I'm happy to say that this is all over me now, and I'm so ready to get back to doing what I love most (after Netflix bingin' and looking at photos of cute kittens) and that is talking about lipstick and all other makeup related things. I'm not entirely sure anyone will still bother reading what I have to say, especially since I haven't been on here in over a month but if you're still here to chat makeup then you're great, and thank you. I have a tonne of things to talk about on here so stick with me for the next few weeks while I shoot out some favourites, empties, yadda yadda yaddaaaaadada.</div>
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Okay, so I lied. Today's post isn't about lipstick. It's about hair products. A shampoo and hair mask to be exact. These were actually sent to me back in October for review consideration but I wanted to wait until I was pretty much finished using them until I posted about them on here. In short, I am in luuuuurv. I don't really dabble outside of my comfort zone when it comes to hair products in the shower - if you know me you know I love pretty much anything Schwarzkopf does. That being said, I found that my hair was hating me soon after I moved to France and my usual hair products just weren't cutting it. I think the water over here had a lot to do with it because subsequently my skin changed pretty much overnight too but that is completely irrelevant okay Grace talk about the damn shampoo. </div>
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Here's where MADES comes in... and pretty much saves my hair/life. A brand I had never heard of before in my life, but one I will definitely be using more of in the future. For a bit of background, my hair is super fine but really frizzy and dry/damaged from bleach which makes it an absolute pain to treat.<br />
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This was my first go at a sulfate free shampoo: the Wonder Volume Luxurious Lifting Shampoo. Honestly the attraction here wasn't the sulfate free aspect, although I know that's a big thing for a lot of people, particularly with keratin bonded extensions. This is specifically for fine hair and I can absolutely say this made my hair look so voluminous and thick. It made my hair feel super soft, even before conditioning in the shower which is a rarity since my hair usually has more knots than a boy scout. Sulfate shampoo has a tendency not to lather a huge amount, so I initially thought I needed more than I did to really clean my hair - don't make this mistake and lash through it! I've completely finished this up and will definitely be buying this when I'm back home. I'd suggest this to anyone with fine hair, and maybe looking into their other sulfate free shampoos if you have hair extensions!<br />
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I love a good hair mask. I'm actually thinking of including a much loved one in what could be a controversial over-hyped products post but thankfully it definitely won't be this one from MADES. The Repair Expert Restore Strength is a keratin based hair mask and if you know anything about me and my hair story, you know I am a big fan of anything keratin. Keratin is the natural fibrous protein that your hair is naturally made out of, and I love using products containing it on my hair. This mask contains 6 natural oils intended for fragile or damaged locks. I will stand here with my hand (holding a GHD) in the air and say that yes, my hair is damage central. I won't tell you that you'll see instant results with this, I wasn't immediately blown away by it (except for the smell, oh my GOD this smells incredible) but after using it for about 3 weeks I really, really noticed a difference. I remember being in Berlin around November/early December and my friends saying to me how much of a difference they noticed in the condition of my hair since they first met me in September (pre MADES days!). I was absolutely chuffed and completely put it down to the hair mask. Now, it claims on the bottle that it has a "conditioning memory style technology" to restore the hair. I don't know how true that is, I think it could just be very gimmicky to be perfectly honest with you. That being said, I stopped using this about 2 weeks ago (purely due to the fact that I'm running so low on it and love it so much) and I have actually noticed slightly more breakage in my hair now that I'm not using it as often. I shed hair like a Labrador typically but I did notice minimal breakage when regularly using this and I would imagine that is to do with the keratin and oils in the mask. If you're a blondie, I would highly recommend this to save the ends of your hair. Shampoos and conditioners are nice, but I think it's always worth getting a good hair treatment, particularly if you're spending a lot of money getting your hair done in the salon.<br />
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Overall I love these and will definitely be branching out to more of their range. Between scent and performance they have a very high quality salon feel about them and offer a lot of different products depending on your hair type or needs. These can be found in McCabes, Meaghers and Health Express, I hope they'll pop up in a few more places soon. I haven't heard a huge amount of talk about these (and I have no idea why, it's honestly such a shame) so if you're tried anything else from them please do let me know what you thought. Similarly, if you see them pop up on your pharmacies shelf then definitely pick up the hair mask at least - your hair will thank me later (sassy girl emoji) x</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728869901624780889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6452595849455172088.post-43923023762704500112015-12-14T15:48:00.000+00:002015-12-14T15:48:37.001+00:00The One Eyeshadow Lookbook. <div style="text-align: center;">
If you follow me on Instagram, it would probably seem that the aim of my FOTD posts is to put as many eyeshadows onto my eyelid as possible. While that is great fun altogether, truth be told ain't nobody got time for that - certainly not me on a daily basis. The "one eyeshadow look" is a personal favourite of mine and is so easy to achieve given the right products. These are just some my favourite things to use when I want to achieve a quick and easy smokey eye that looks like I put tonnes of effort in but secretly spent 5 minutes sloppily applying. I think this is perfect for a lazy student like me who would prefer an extra 20 minutes in bed, someone who isn't super confident in their makeup application skills/simply doesn't like fussing around with loads of different eyeshadows or, for those moments when you get a text planning a last minute night out with your gal pals. You can easily take one or even two of these products (if you're really feeling extra fancy) instead of an entire eyeshadow palette. I'd suggest adding a wing/smudging some kohl pencil around the eyes, tonnes of mascara and maybe even lashes and you've got a really well put together eye look in no time. </div>
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I have quite a lot of "one eyeshadow" looks in my arsenal, and certain go-to colours in my collection. I decided to pick a few that I think would look particularly lovely this time of year. First up are the cream products. I've already harped on about the Kiko Long Lasting Stick Eyeshadow and some of my other favourite cream eyeshadows (full post <a href="http://longhairandlashes.blogspot.fr/2015/09/creme-eyeshadows.html" target="_blank">here</a> if you're interested in seeing more!) but I think these two work particularly well at an autumnal/winter appropriate party eye. I messily apply them all over the lid and buff them out with a fluffy synthetic brush. Some messy eyeliner at the roots of the lashes, mascara and that is my go-to college eye makeup. You could easily put some bronzer or a light brown shadow in the crease to give a bit more definition but day to day these work great for me. They have seriously good lasting power for a cream, too. #37 is a stunning cranberry burgundy and #05 is a really nice mix of taupe and purple with silver sparkle. </div>
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Sticking with the cream shadow variety is one I didn't mention in my previous blog post, but it's the Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow. Yep. Use it in ya brows, use it on your eyelids, use it to write your name with a fancy calligraphy pen, use it to cure world hunger. Obviously this stuff worked great in the brows, but it also works great as a liner or eyeshadow buffed lightly (or layered) on the eyelid. You can easily use this as a base for a deep chocolate smokey eye but if you're looking for a simply matte one shadow look then grab a synthetic brush and carry on with ya bad self. I've used this in a pinch and really liked the results, it doesn't budge so I'd say give it a go if you're packing light for a trip or just want to try something new!</div>
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Cocoa Mauve by H&M has quickly become one of my most used eyeshadows. It's very similar to MAC's Blackberry but costs a fiver. The pigmentation is really nice and the cool plum mauve is a beautiful shade for this time of year, especially with berry lips. These kind of colours look great with a winged liner for a plum smokey eye that takes two seconds to apply. If you're feeling fancy you can buff a matte colour like this into the crease/lower lashline and apply the silver/taupe/purple cream stick along the lid which is another very quick and put together look that I've been wearing on a daily basis. This looks fab with or without eyeliner so it's one I'd recommend if you don't have a load of time in the mornings.</div>
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Uninterrupted was love at first sight for me. I use this colour so so much and it's one I think everyone should own in their makeup bag. I often use this as a transition colour for bronze/black smokey eyes but it is such a fantastic eyeshadow for lazy girls out there who like that sleepy, slightly messy grunge eye. Admittedly, it looks like absolute crap in the pan, a weird mustard poo brown colour but that's the beauty of it. If you have blue eyes, just buy this. BUY IT RIGHT NOW. Pull up the MAC website and then return to this post, I'll wait, honestly I will. Anyway, back to Uninterrupted. It is so multipurpose. If you want a one eyeshadow look that looks like you've used more that one colour, I'd suggest buffing this softly all around the eye, under the lower lashline and blowing it out - softening it really brings out the mustard tones in the shade. Then, really pack it on the lid to make it appear more of a typical brown neutral fading into a warm mustard. Add some super dark and smudgy liner to the waterline and roots of the lashes and you are done. I LOVE how this looks with a dark berry lip. A bold lip is another really simple way to look very put together. That, paired with Uninterrupted is a great winter makeup look for last minute nights out. Oh, and if you feel like getting fancy with 2 colors again: Uninterrupted buffed into the crease/lower lashline with the cranberry Kiko pencil is all kinds of flame emoji bizznizzzzz. </div>
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It feels like it has been ages since I mentioned anything Lush related on my blog. Their Christmas 2015 products have been out for quite a while, but I'm really only getting around to playing with some of them that I picked up last time I was at home. Something that I'm pretty sure is new to their lineup this year is Fairy Dust; a cute dusting powder with the famous Snow Fairy scent. I'm a massive fan of the Snow Fairy shower gel ("we've seen your empty posts, Grace, we know" I can hear you all saying) so if you like sweet candyfloss-esque products and haven't tried Snow Fairy yet I suggest you run to your nearest Lush and buy in bulk. Being such a big fan of SF, I'm only delighted to see more products with the same scent, especially post-shower products. Last year they had a little massage bar in the scent of Snow Fairy and it was deeeee-lish. Anyway, back to Fairy Dust.<br />
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I think this is a really lovely little product, especially for someone like me who doesn't have a bath, so I like to still treat myself to Lush stuff that obviously isn't a bath bomb or bubble bar. The instructions say to sprinkle a little on the skin and head out the door. This being a powder, it obviously isn't a lotion/the most moisturizing thing in the world but it is such a nice product for giving a really subtle sheen or lustre to the skin, particularly on the chest, arms and legs. It isn't chunky or rough sparkle by any means. The smell is so lovely and the feeling of the powder makes me really nostalgic for post bathtimes when I was a kid and your parents would douse baby powder over you until you looked like a powdered doughnut. Although it is definitely designed for sprinkling on your body and shining like the Snow Fairy herself, I've been really enjoying using this as a very mild dry shampoo/hair product. The cornflour and sodium bicarbonate soaks up a little bit of the excess oil in my roots, makes my hair smell amazing and gives it a very subtle shine. I've actually had compliments from friends sitting beside me in lecture halls about how nice my hair smells -sass girl emoji- Finally, it is 100% cruelty free and vegan! I think a little bottle of Snow Fairy shower gel and Fairy Dust paired together would make a really nice Secret Santa or stocking stuffer gift for a friend, niece or even boyfriend... I've known many boys in the past to like a bit of Snow Fairy. </div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">First up is their new Creamy Colour Comfort Lip Liner. I'm pretty sure these are permanent, and they are absolutely beautiful. They're a little pricier than their regular lip liners (around €7 if I remember correctly) but it's still a decent price. They have SO many shades, quite a lot of them are very similar, they have two or three of a lot of the same shades but they are so lovely. The packaging really reminded me of Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheats. I've only swatched the CT liners on the back of my hand but the product seems to feel a very similar way. It's slightly waxy/gel in feel and really glides over the lip. I love to overline my lip line and this (and the CT offering) make it very easy to do that without it looking super obvious. Finally, this stuff stays on SO well, the lasting power is insane. I picked up a deep rosey nude, #303 and will definitely be picking up a few more, I think they're absolutely lovely.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">To go with the lip liner, I obviously had to (HAAAAAD to... there was someone holding a gun to my head) try their new lipsticks. I believe these are just called the Creamy Lipsticks but you won't miss them among the range because they have such badass packaging. It reminds me a bit of Urban Decay with the shiny gunmetal casing. It has a cute gold button on the top that you click to release the lipstick - it's the little things. Even the bullet inside itself is lovely. There's plenty of these lipstick to choose from, too, and I think they're meant to accompany the lip liners in that sense. They're super opaque and creamy, I'd liken them to an Amplified finish by MAC. I chose #102, slightly deeper milky pink but not quite a rose, to go with the lip liner. I've worn these together quite a lot now and I have to say they look lovely together. The lipstick feels so comfortable on the lips. If you suffer from super dry lips, especially in winter, then I think this liner and lipstick combination would be great!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Last but certainly not least is something I picked up from their limited edition holiday/Christmas collection. Kiko always have particularly amazing packaging for their limited edition collections and this year is no exception. It screams festive to me with the red geometric design. Is the casing bulky? Yes. Do I still love it? Of course. They brought out two "Moon Dust Face Powder" - blushes, to you and me, and I decided to go with Fairy Mauve. They have a gorgeous marbled pattern with a sheen to them that looks beautiful on the cheeks, nothing too glittery or frosty. The reason I'm so excited about this is because it looks super similar to the old version of MAC's Warm Soul blush. They changed the colour completely when they changed the packaging and I was not a happy bunny - I know it was the same for a lot of people. They're not identical, but the texture, finish and general shade is so close and something I haven't been able to find a "dupe" for until now so I'm very very happy about this one. If you missed out on old Warm Soul I would say pick this up online. It's stunning! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Have you tried anything from Kiko in the past? I have so many of their products that I love... with them being more available to UK and Irish readers online I might do a brand focus on Kiko soon. As always, don't forget to keep up to date with me on <a href="https://twitter.com/GraceyOConnell" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LongHairAndLashesBlog/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/graceyoconnell/" target="_blank">Instagram </a>and <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/long-hair-lashes-12174267" target="_blank">Blog Lovin</a>' :)</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728869901624780889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6452595849455172088.post-50488118571638517622015-11-24T18:37:00.000+00:002015-11-24T18:37:02.911+00:00Empties | November 2015. <div style="text-align: center;">
Time for another empties post! I've had a lot of these empty for quite a while but only got around to photographing them whilst I was home 2 weeks ago for midterm. Since being in France I've used up a couple of other bits that will warrant another empties post soon - my bedroom is currently a shrine to empty packages. Sigh. </div>
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First up is shower stuff - probably super boring to everyone else but I do love me a good shower gel. How sad is that? Moving on... Happy Hippy is a firm summer favourite of mine and I finished this up around August. I generally don't buy it in wintertime but I do love the Lush shower gels in general. Hence why I've finished up my millionth bottle of Snow Fairy. This big one was from last year and I already have 2 big ones waiting for me when I get home for Christmas in December. Most people know Snow Fairy but if you don't and have a lovin' for very sweet sugary scents, she is ya homegurl.</div>
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I used up a little mini Clean On Me by Soap and Glory when I was in Barcelona and just kept it in my empties bucket over the summer. It has a slightly sweet but mostly just "girly" scent that is classic Soap and Glory. I've owned the massive sizes of these plenty of times before and it's one I always repurchase at some stage. The scent is nice, nothing too offensive, it lathers up really well and is quite thick and luxurious feeling on the skin.<br />
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I honestly thought I'd have more hair stuff to show you but oh well. I had heard SO much about the Pureology range from American youtubers for years and finally got to try it sometime last year. I used their keratin based shampoo and conditioner (the shampoo was actually meant to make it into an empties post months ago but I lost the photos of them and had obviously thrown them away by the time I realised... boo-urns!) but I will give you a quick review of both products since I did finish them. In short; they're both shite. They're sold here in salons and aren't the cheapest in the world so I was really expecting something amazing. If you were going to spend your money on a pricier keratin based shampoo I would recommend the Bonacure Fibre Force one by Schwarzkopf, I actually think it might be cheaper than the Pureology one anyway. The Pureology offering left my hair feeling SO weighed down and greasy I'd find myself needing to wash my hair the next day, or never really liked how it sat even after my usual post shower/hair styling routine.</div>
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On a happier note, I finished what is probably my 4th bottle of the Trèsemmé Keratin Smooth Heat Protectant. I love this stuff - it's really affordable/found in Boots and can be used on dry hair before straightening/curling but doesn't leave my hair feeling crunchy or greasy. I'm an advocate of keratin based hair products in general (unless they're from Pureology...) and I always loved the way this made my hair feel. I haven't been able to find this product in France and am currently rotating between 3 heat protectants (unnecessary) but I will definitely repurchase this when I'm back home!</div>
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Another brand I had heard a lot about from American youtubers, but thankfully found a lot more success with, was Bioré. This was about €7 from Boots and I think it's a fab little cleanser for oily or blemish prone skin. It's charcoal based which works really well for excess sebum. It's a gel cleanser that foams up slightly but doesn't leave my skin feeling particularly tight afterwards, but do keep in mind this is best suited for an oily skin. I love using this with my Clarisonic in the evenings and I have since repurchased several bottles!</div>
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It's rare that I finish a perfume and to be honest, I don't know why I'm including it in this post because I'm absolutely shocking at describing perfumes and since they're so subjective it's probably a bit redundant to review it... but sure aren't I going to try anyway? Daisy Eau So Fresh is by far my favourite Marc Jacobs scent in his range because it's obviously floral but there is definitely a sweet and fruity vibe to it which I like. I 100% just Googled that there are notes of grapefruit, raspberry, pear and rose among a load of other things. IT'S JUST NICE AND I FINISHED IT OKAY GO SMELL IHHHH.</div>
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I don't know if I've ever featured one of these in an empties post but I've actually used up quite a few of the Penneys/Primark own brand Ps Love This Brush Cleanser. It cost €2.50 and I've found myself using this for spot cleaning eye brushes all the time. I hear so many people complaining about this but I think it's being used in the wrong way. To be clear, I would never use this to deep clean any of my brushes, and I would never use it to try and clean any face brush of any sort because it just isn't strong enough. However, this works perfectly on a paper towel for getting colour out of my eyeshadow brushes and I find that I use less of the MAC cleanser by keeping that for spot cleaning my face brushes and then using the €2.50 option on eye brushes. YAAAAAS. I haven't been able to get Primark in Strasbourg so I'm currently using a H&M Beauty Collection brush cleaner to clean my brushes. It was only €7 but I actually prefer the Penneys one! I'll definitely be bringing a couple of bottles back with me when I go home for Christmas. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09728869901624780889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6452595849455172088.post-85815192738653932962015-11-12T16:31:00.000+00:002015-11-12T16:31:48.822+00:00Gotta Glow.<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #444444;">Is it socially acceptable to start talking about Christmas makeup yet? No? Good thing I'm a highlighter freak all year round then, so. However, I did feel it apt to chat to ye about some of my recent favourite highlighters that I've accumulated in my collection since tis the season to shine bright like a diamond and be seen from space... at least that's how I like my highlight, anyway. I don't think I've spoken about any of these products on my blog before, although I've featured them all briefly on my Instagram and have been really enjoying these since I got them. Of course, I still love my Soft and Gentle and Lightscapade, the usual suspects, but it's nice to see some other highlights from other price ranges every once in a while, right?!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">First up is one that has Soft and Gentle-esque cult status and that's Mary Lou by The Balm. I bought mine from <a href="http://www.cloud10beauty.com/thebalm-mary-lou-manizer.html" target="_blank">Cloud10</a> for €20 which I think is actually such a brilliant deal considering it isn't technically drugstore. A little of this goes a long, long way. Mary Lou is super creamy and metallic, almost wet looking on the skin but it is seriously high shine. It's probably the most reflective highlight I own and I laaaav it. To me it's a yellow/gold base with champagne shimmer. Although it isn't super white/silver, I still love to wear this and I have very fair skin, and I think it's a good all rounder for most skintones to be honest. Ugh such love for this product it is insaaaane. The hype is REAL.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Next up is the Physician's Formula Youthful Wear Illuminating Powder*. This is technically marketed as a face powder... I like my shine but my god I would never use this to set my whole face. It isn't super reflective or metallic, but it definitely does have illumination and a sheen, way too much for my oily skin and I even think it would be too much on a dry skin, it would just accentuate dry areas. HOWEVER, as a strategic highlight under the eyes or as a very subtle cheek highlight this is beautiful for a medium skin tone. It has a very warm undertone so if you're very fair I don't think it's ideal but if you're NW20 upwards in MAC terms then this would werkkk well. The light reflecting particles in it make it really beautiful powder to wear - just not alllll over the face as intended.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">The most affordable highlight I have here to show you guys comes from good aul' Essence. This is from their limited edition Christmas collection so if you want this bad boy I'd snap it up ASAP. I held very little hopes for this guy, I had tried some Essence powders in the past and they were chunky, chalky and just dusted off the cheeks after 30 minutes wear. This is so buttery and smooth, in a similar vein to Mary Lou but just not quiteeee as shiny and a little more white/silver than gold - but those two things might suit some people more, so it's up to personal preference. Either way, it was cheap as chips and gives a really standout highlight perfect for parties/nights out... and look at the lil' stars! I am a marketer's dream, lads.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Last but not least is my favourite drugstore find in a long time. I could do an entire post on this bad boy alone but basically it's true, true bebo luv between myself and the Sleek Solstice highlighting palette. I did have its bigger sister, the Precious Metals counterpart. It was nice, really pigmented but it had 3 cream highlights and one powder (which was more of an eyeshadow for me because it was too dark as a highlighter). Nevertheless, the quality was there, I just don't use cream highlights all that often so I didn't reach for it too much. The Solstice palette is far more my jam, and I absolutely love it. If you like a dramatic highlight, this will also be your jam. It comes with 4 shades - one cream, three powders. The cream is a rose copper bronze, it's quite sheer when you blend it out so I think even fair skin could get away with this, even if you wanted to use it more as a cheek/blush highlight. The 3 powders are where it's at, though. There's 2 high frost, very shimmery shades - one pink toned and one peach toned. The final shade is a creamy white with gold reflects, similar to Nylon by MAC. All 3 powders are creamy, very reflective and wet looking and just ahhhhh you need it. I really love Mary Lou for a dramatic highlight, have been using it for months, and will continue to use it, but Solstice is my new baby and I just think I might love loads. SQUEEEEEEEEE.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Those are my top picks for a beautiful glow this winter, or any time of the year really... who is to say your cheeks can't look bangin' every damn day of the year? Let me know what you use to get your glow below! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Guys... GUYS. Where do I start? It's no secret Urban Decay are one of my favourite brands, and I always look forward to seeing what they come out with for the holla'dazeee (Book of Shadows, Vice Palettes etc.) and this year was no different. I already own Vice 1 and 3, with the latter being my favourite of all the palettes they'd released... until now. I didn't think they could top the stunning jewel tone and burgundies in Vice 3 but I was wrong. Let's just say I'm VERY excited about Vice 4 and I think a lot of you guys will be too. I will say overall this is not a neutral only wearers palette, if that's more your thing then I'd look to the Naked Palettes (with their latest offering being Naked Smoky) but if you like a bit of colour to mix in with your neutrals, like some glittery jewel tones, duochromes (hurray!) and overall colour then this will make a beautiful palette for Christmas time. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Starting off with the packaging - it's absolutely stunning. You don't have to be a makeup lover to appreciate that a lot of thought and effort went into this design which mimics an oil slick and looks almost holographic, shifting colour as you move the palette in different lights. I love the layered detail and shattered glass effect, it's just overall super aesthetically pleasing. It also comes with a little pouch to keep the palette/makeup bits in which and a synthetic duo-ended brush which are nice additions... but it's what's inside that counts, right? </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">In classic Vice style the palette contains 20 shadows (this year's are all new, never-before-seen) in an organised grid system. You have a small number of light neutrals, a lot of fun brights, and plenty of sparkle jewel tones which I think look particularly gorgeous this time of year. In terms of textures, you don't have a lot of mattes (3, maaaaybe 4) but it doesn't actually bother me that much because the mattes that they do have are gorgeous and the other shades for the most part are buttery AF it's insane. They have shimmers and satins, chunky glittery shades (which I'll get into in a second) and most excitingly: duochromes. These are stunning and are exactly what I wanted Makeup Geek duochrome shadows to be like. Can you tell I'm excited? </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>Framed</b> is a peachy light neutral and would make a great matte highlight for a darker skin tone. Unfortunately there are no highlights quite light enough for my skin tone in this palette but that doesn't bother me at all; I never see Vice palettes as "complete" palettes. I always have to pull one or two shades from my collection elsewhere but again, the shades in these palettes are so lovely that it doesn't bother me at all; I have tonnes of matte browbone highlights. It still makes a good subtle blending colour for paler skins, though.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>Fast</b>-<b>Ball</b> and the rest of this row redeems the anti-climatic Grip because holy god this shade is close to a religious experience. It's somewhere in between a red and pink with a pink, purple and peach duochrome. There has been nothing but grey skies about the last 2 days which made this shade a pain to photograph but holy baby jeeeeebus it is beautiful and I can imagine this looking insane over a black base.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>Grasshopper</b> is a high metallic emerald with gold glitter. Thankfully it isn't super chunky glitter and this just feels like butter; ALL of the brights/purples and just generally metallic shades feel almost cream like as you touch them it is so so goooood. CAN YOU TELL I AM EXCITED. At first glance I thought it looked similar to Vice 3's Dragon but after swatching them side by side Grasshopper is just better in vibrancy and pigmentation. UD steppin' up the game.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>Flame</b> is a bright orange and a peach duochrome and gold micro glitter. This is a chunky shade, but it is absolutely beautiful and worth all of the effort and dusting off and sticky bases because look at it... LOOK AT IT. It's so hard to capture duochromes in a photo but if that's how it looks in a still frame you can only imagine how multi-dimensional and "oooh.. ahhhh" it is when you're moving your hand/blinking in different lights. To quote my good friend Ray: "I would spend 50 euro on that eyeshadow alone"</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>Deadbeat</b> is a satin black with very, very subtle blue and silver shimmer. Not the most exciting shade but a good one to have and the pigmentation is brilliant in this one too!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>1985</b> is a metallic fuchsia with a slight violet duochrome. Buttah buttah buttaaaaah.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>C</b>-<b>Note</b> is a really interesting shade and the only thing I can compare it to is a dollar bill? It is a frosted seafoam green that falls somewhere between silver and teal. Super creamy and pigmented, but of course you already knew that.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>Low</b> was the only other disappointing shade to me so I suppose the name is pretty appropriate. It's described as a matte brown with iridescent micro-glitter. Low looks quite interesting in the pan, but so vanilla and boring when it's swatched. The texture was quite dry and the glitter just looks silver when applied. Meh.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Another "hubba hubba how you doin'?" row of all kinds of pretty. <b>Beatdown</b> (Hello, Willam Belli) is a deep yet still vibrant violet purple with a blue duochrome. This is like the old UD Ransom shade but on speed. Another shade that I want to wear all over my eyes all day every day.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>Underhand</b> is a deep red plum eggplant with a metallic sheen. Stun hun xo</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>Arctic</b> is a bright turquoise with silver microglitter. Again, not chunky glitter and it will probably just look super metallic on the lid. Not the most unique shade in the world but still opaque and creamy.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>Crowbar</b> is an interesting colour. It's a blackened olive green with tonnes of gold and green glitter and reminds me a bit of Makeup Geek's Utopia pigment. Make no mistake, this shade is chunky and is one that works best over a sticky black base, patted all over the lid with your finger but if you choose to wear it like that I think you might just love it. I think this would make for a beautiful sophisticated (ie. work party appropriate) night out smokey eye for Christmas, paired with Bitter as a transition shade. YAAAAAS.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">The final row contains 4 shades that would make a beautiful cool toned purple eye for both day and night looks. <b>Pandemonium</b> is another deep eggplant shade but has a much cooler undertone than Underhand. It has slight glitter but I found that this just fell as soon as it was applied, which doesn't actually bother me cause the actual colour is stunning sans glitter. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>Harlot</b> is a light metallic lavender. No glitter, just pure smooth buttery colour. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>Robbery</b> is a shade that could go with both neutral brown/silver looks or would equally look gorgeous paired with purples. It has a bit of a Satin Taupe feel about it with a taupe base and purple undertones. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><b>Delete</b> completes the Vice 4 as a deep, warm chestnut brown. It's super pigmented and blendable with a demi-matte finish. I say demi matte cause there is very, very slight shimmer that doesn't really appear on the skin but really just aids blending which I'm 100% okay with. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"> This palette retails for €48 from Debenhams stores/online and House of Fraser, Dundrum. I'm always a fan of the Vice palettes cause I think you get a tonne of interesting and beautiful shades for a really good price point. If you only wear neutrals I would say maybe skip this and wait for the Gwen palette, but I really think these are some of the most unique shades that UD have brought out collectively in a palette in a long time, and I think overall the quality is far superior to say the original Vice palette. Vice 4 is limited edition for the holidays and I know they always make a popular gift for Christmas time so if you're interested it's probably worth snatching it up when it launches October 28th. Similarly, if you're on the fence about this and have regretted not going any of the previous Vice palettes, I would say pick this up and I don't think you'll regret it! I'm having so much fun creating looks using this already and can't wait to keep wearing it and combining different colours :)</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #444444;">Bitter Flame:</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">Prepped the lid with Urban Decay's Anti Ageing Primer Potion and used Framed as a transition shade. Bitter buffed all across the crease and inner/outer corners of the lid, leaving the centre bare. I buffed Bitter along the bottom lid and smudged a bit of Delete into the lower lashline and close to the inner/outer third of the upper lid so there was a smooth transition from dark brown to orange. I patted Flame in the centre of the lid, and Fast-Ball in the inner corner for some duochrome goodness!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"> <b>1985 Beatdown: </b></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">Primed with UD Primer Potion once again and used Discreet as a transition colour. I mixed Deadbeat and Beatdown into the crease (with a little more purple than black). I used a flat brush to pack a small bit of underhand on the outer corner of the lid, and used the other side of the brush to sweep 1985 across the rest of the lid, blending the two lid shades as I went along. I buffed Beatdown along the lower lashline and added a touch of Harlot in the inner corner - the inner corner highlight is super subtle because I added it after the liner but if you're not doing a tear duct liner style then a bright lavender inner corner would look beautiful!</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #444444;">Arctic:</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">UD Primer Potion, Framed as a transition shade and a mix of Bitter and Delete in the crease. I applied Bones all over the lid for a super easy neutral look and added winged liner. This would make a great every-day pin up style makeup but I was in love with some of the blue/green shades in this palette so I wanted to find a way to incorporate them just a little, making it more of a fun peek of colour. I used Chaos pencil (Urban Decay) in the waterline and buffed Arctic all across the lower lashline and inner tearduct.</span><br />
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