MUA Nail Constellation Leo Review

I was really happy when MUA announced on facebook that they were releasing these Nail Constellations, which are a drugstore version of the Ciate Caviar Manicure. They come in 5 different colours and are £3 each. I picked up 3 different colours and the first one I tested out was Leo, which is a gorgeous mix of purple and green. I used it here with Illamasqua's Velocity.

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These are pretty easy to apply, just paint 2 coats of chosen polish on the nail and while the second coat is still wet tip up the jar and shake the beads on to the nail, it's best to do this over a bowl so you can collect the excess beads. Then gently push them down so they stick in the polish, be careful not to use too much pressure as you can end up smooshing them about and ruining the effect. You can then remove the lid from the bottle and use it as a funnel to put excess beads back in the jar. I chose not to put a topcoat on as it can dull the beads and changes the finished look. I also only did an accent nail as I think a full manicure would be a bit over the top! Bear in mind these beads are only sitting on the polish so they won't last forever, I have had it on for about 3 hours and none have come off yet but I am sure they will throughout the day so I would say it was best to think of this as a one night manicure! These are available at selected Superdrug stores and from the MUA website.

Face of The Day Featuring Illamasqua Complement Palette and Mini Review

I have to be honest I was in two minds whether to order this palette or not, although the colours instantly called to me I had read a few bad reviews, mainly about the pigmentation but I trusted my instincts and ordered it anyway and I'm really glad I did as it's gorgeous. It's surprisingly wearable considering two of the shadows are darker purples. I wore this in the daytime and obviously you could apply more and make it a darker smokey look for night time but I like the fact that you can control how dark you go! I used primer potion underneath and didn't experience any creasing but I did have some minor fading in the crease after about 10 hours.

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Products Used:
Face:
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation
Benefit Erase Paste
Illamasqua Hollow Cream Pigment as contour
Illamasqua Rude Cream Blush
Shu Uemura Colourless Setting Powder
Nars Laguna Bronzer
Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Illamasqua Complement Palette
Focus Liquid Metal on lid, crease and under lower lashline
Slink eyeshadow on inner corner, first third of eyelid and under brow
Forgiveness eyeshadow on rest of lid
Queen Of The Night Pressed Pigment in crease and on outer corner of lid
Mac Blacktrack Fluidline on upper lashline
Maybelline Colossal Mascara
Lips:
Mac Angel Lipstick

Overall this is a gorgeous palette, if you were on the fence about getting it as it looked too dark I would definitely recommend swatching it in person as it is really wearable.

Drug Store Face Of The Day

I know that lately most of my posts have featured more expensive products so I wanted to put together a face of the day using only drugstore makeup. I am so impressed with the mua items I used that I will do a separate review. I did this on one of the hottest days so please excuse the slightly sweaty face!

Products Used
Face:
17 BB Cream
Maybelline Mineral Concealer
Maybelline Dream Matte Powder
Beauty UK Baked Blush in Baked Peach
Eyes:
MUA Eye Primer
MUA Undressed Palette
MUA 3 In 1 Contour Liner
17 Blow Out Mascara
Lips:
Collection 2000 Creme Puff Lip Cream in Cotton Candy

Nails Of The Week - a-england Princess Tears

I finally caved and placed my first a-england order last week, the service was amazing. I placed the order on Monday afternoon and they arrived on Wednesday! I had to put one of the colours straight on my nails, I chose Princess Tears and it is absolutely beautiful. It's a gorgeous lilac with a tinge of grey holo! a-england describe this as "Lilac with an incandescent holo finish revealing grey/green" I think that's a very accurate description. Onto the photos as no words can do this one justice!

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The pictures really do say it all, I think this is the most beautiful polish I own. It looks beautiful in natural light but in sunlight or under strong lights it just takes your breath away. a-england polishes can be purchased from their website for £9 with free postage worldwide.

Urban Decay Smoked Palette Look 4 - Red Carpet

Here is the 4th look from the Urban Decay Smoked Palette and I have to say that so far this is be far my favourite, it's absolutely gorgeous. It's smokey but wearable, a very classic look. Urban Decay describe it as "A nominee favourite, this smoky look is more pretty than edgy. Wear it for magnetic eyes with Hollywood glamour. It's the perfect eye for your wedding day or anytime you need to be a knockout." Again I haven't lined my waterline as I don't really like it in the daytime but I have followed all the other steps.

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Products Used:
Face:

Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation

Bobbi Brown Corrector Porcelain Peach

Shu Uemura Colourless Setting Powder

Nars Laguna Bronzer

Illamasqua Nymph Blush

Eyes:

UDPP

Backdoor blended into crease and outer corners and on upper and lower lash lines
Freestyle used to blend out the crease
Kinky as highlight

24/7 Glide On Pencil in Perversion close to lower lases on outer third then smudged into Backdoor

Blackout blended tightly into outer v

Kinky applied on lid and blended where it meets Backdoor

Mushroom patted on centre of lid where Backdoor and Kinky meet and under lower lashes

24/7 Glide On Pencil in Perversion tightly on upper lash line

Avon Spectra Lash Mascara

Lips:

Mac Angel Lipstick