Showing posts with label Revlon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Revlon. Show all posts

Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Urban Decay Smoked Palette Look 3 - Rock Star

Here is the third look from the Urban Decay Smoked Palette Look Book, the first two looks you can see here and here, this was the one that I couldn't wait to do as purple is my favourite colour and I definitely consider myself a rock chic! Urban Decay describe it as "There's a wanna-be groupie in all of us and this is the makeup she wears...drop-dead gorgeous, sexy and alluring" Again I skipped lining my waterline as I was going out and I didn't want to take my liner with me.

 With Flash
Without Flash

Products Used:
Face:
Revlon Colourstay Foundation
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Peach
Shu Uemura Colourless Setting Powder
Illamasqua Hollow Cream Pigment as Contour
Nars Laguna Bronzer
Mac Posey Blushcreme
Benefit Highbeam Highlighter
Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
24/7 Glide On Pencil in Perversion on outer thirds of upper and lower lash lines then smudged
Rockstar on lid and under lower lashes
Asphalt in crease
Freestyle to blend out crease
Blackout blended tightly into the crease
Kinky as highlight
Maybelline Colossal Mascara
Lips:
Clinique Chubby Stick in Whopping Watermelon

I am loving trying out all these looks so far, the book is so detailed and easy to follow. There are 9 more looks still to go!

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

Face Of The Day - Sparkly Smokey Bronze

This look was inspired by Tanya Burr's birthday make up video which I'm sure you have already seen, but if not you can find it here. I didn't use exactly the same products as I don't own them all but I found suitable replacements in my stash!
In the area I live we are having lots of Olympic celebrations and I got tickets to a concert so decided to try out this look. I really like how it came out.

Products Used:
Face:
Misha M BB Cream
Bobbi Brown Corrector in Porcelain Peach
Bare Minerals Mineral Veil
Illamasqua Hussy Blush
Illamasqua Cream Pigment in Hollow as Contour
Mac Redhead MSF as Highlight
Eyes:
UDPP
Smashbox Waterproof Shadow Liner in Starstruck all over lid and blended in to crease
Mac Bronze eyeshadow on middle of lid
Nars Galapagos eyeshadow on outer third and under lower lashes
Mac Redhead MSF lightest shade on inner corners
Mac Shroom as highlight
Collection Black Gel Liner on upper lashline
Stila Stingray liner on waterline
Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara
Lips:
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey
Laura Mercier Pink Diamond Gloss

Sunday, 13 May 2012

Face Of The Day - Neutral eye bright lip

I thought I better show my naked palette some love as it has been sitting in the back of my eyeshadow draw gathering dust for ages now! It was a nice sunny day for once so I went for a neutral eye with a bright lip. I have been testing out the Clarins Ever Matte foundation and I'm not sure about it to be honest, I like the coverage but it doesn't seem very matte to me, plus I think it's breaking me out so I guess the hunt for my HG foundation continues.

Products Used:
Face:
Clarins Ever Matte Foundation
Maybelline Mineral Concealer
Mac MSF Natural
Nars Orgasm Blush
Nars Albatross Highlighter
Eyes:
UDPP
UD Sin on inner third of lid
UD Sidecar on rest of lid
UD Smog in crease
UD Virgin as highlight
Revlon Grow luscious
Avon Supershock linker in Golden Fawn under lower lashes
Mac Avenue Fluidline on upper lashline
Lips:
YSL Rouge Volupte 9 Caress Pink

Friday, 3 June 2011

Face Of The Day - Smokey Taupe

On Tuesday night me and my family went to the Royal Albert Hall for a concert, we all decided to dress up a bit, my dress was black and orange so I decided to go for a taupe smokey eye with red lips. We had a lovely night and I loved having the chance to get glammed up!

Products Used:
Face:
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Bisque
Revlon Colourstay Foundation
Shu Uemura Colourless Setting Powder
Mac Taupe Contour Powder
Illamasqua Hussy Blush
Mac Redhead MSF as highlight
Eyes:
UDPP
Benefit Creasless Cream Shadow in Skinny Jeans on lid and crease
Urban Decay Sin on inner corners
Mac Satin Taupe on outer corner, crease and under lower lash line
Mac Blanc Type as highlight
Mac Blacktrack Fluidline On upper lashline and waterline
Covergirl Lashblast Mascara
Lips:
Mac Cherry Lip Liner
Revlon Cherries In The Snow Lipstick

I had never tried the creasless cream shadow as a base before but it worked really well. I love the colour anyway but I can see myself using it a lot more now!

Sunday, 8 May 2011

Face Of The Day Using Mac Sweet Sienna

Sweet Sienna is one of my favourite Mac Pigments, I only have a small sample jar of this so really hope that Mac re-release it at some point. Please excuse these photos, they were taken when we got back at about midnight and I was slightly worse for wear!

Products Used:
Face:
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Bisque
Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation
Illamasqua Hollow Cream Pigment as contour
Shu Uemura Colourless Setting Powder
Illamasqua Hussy Blush
Mac Pearl Cream Colour Base as Highlight
Eyes:
UDPP
Mac Sweet sienns on lid, crease and under lower lashes
Mac Shadowy Lady in crease and outer corners
Mac Blitz and Glitz Fluidline on upper lasline
Covergirl Lashblast Mascara
Lips:
Mac Viva Glam Cyndi Lipstick

Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Face Of The Day Featuring Majolica Majorca Majolook Palette BR762

My friend bought me this gorgeous Majolica Majorca eyeshadow palette back from her holiday in Japan, it is absolutely gorgeous and just my colours. It also comes with a gorgeous silver highlighter, it has a beautiful pattern oversprayed onto it, I almost didn't want to touch it and ruin it.
I used it at the weekend and it is absolutely gorgeous, the shadows are really soft, pigmented and blended together really well.
Products Used
Face:
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Bisque
Revlon Colourstay Foundation
Illamasqua Hollow Cream Pigment as contour
Illamasqua Delerium Cream Pigment as blush
Shu Uemura Colourless Setting Powder
Mac Moon River blush lightly on apples of cheeks
Eyes:
UDPP
Majolica Majorca Majolook Palette BR762
Shade 1 on inner corners
Shade 2 on rest of lid
Shade 3 on outer corners and crease
Gosh Long Lasting Eyeliner Pen in Green on upper lashline
Covergirl Lashblast Mascara
Lips:
Revlon Soft Rose Lipstick

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Face Of The Day Featuring Mac Quite Cute Collection

I got to play with my Quite Cute goodies over the weekend, as you have probably noticed I usually go for darker more smokey colours so the eyeshadows were out of my comfort zone but I actually really like them! The colours did take some building up but nothing that would put me off using it. I hate photos of me with my hair tied back but I really wanted to show you Sakura blush on so I will post them anyway.
(Please excuse the eyebrows, they need threading!)
Products Used:
Face:
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Bisque
Revlon Photo Ready Foundation
Illamasqua Hollow Cream Pigment as contour
Shu Uemura Colourless Setting Powder
Mac Sakura Blush
Eyes:
UDPP
Mac Moshi Moshi on inner corners
Mac Goody Goody Gum Drop on middle of lid
Mac Azuki Bean on outer corners and crease
Mac Boy Crazy to blend crease
Mac Blanc Type as highlight
Mac Blitz & Glitz Fluidline with Boy Crazy on top
Covergirl Lashblast Mascara
Lips:
Mac Play Time Lipstick

Do you like pastel eyseshadows? Ay recommendations for me?

Thursday, 17 March 2011

Revlon Lipstick Haul - Peach, Revlon Red and Fire And Ice

Last week I popped into Boots on my lunch break and saw that Revlon was on 3 for 2. I have been wanting to try Fire And Ice lipstick since Hellcandy recommended it at the Illamasqua event so picked that and a couple of other lipsticks.
I have been trying to find more neutral colours that suit me and thought I would give this a try, I actually really like it. It's a gorgeous subtle peach that is perfect for everyday. I like the texture of the Colorburst lipsticks, they are not particularly long lasting but they are quite moisturising so I don't mind re-applying.
This is absolutely gorgeous, its a very bright blue toned red, the lip swatch has washed it out slightly, I would say the hand swatch with flash is the most true to colour. I find these lipsticks to be incredibly long lasting and very pigmented.
And finally Fire and Ice which is the one I knew I wanted, it's more of an oranged toned red and is incredibly bright. It is a gorgeous colour and a welcome addition to my red lipstick collection!

Tuesday, 15 March 2011

Face Of My Birthday

Friday the 11th was my 29th birthday. As it was the last one of my 20's I had to celebrate it properly! I got VERY drunk and had a great night thanks to my family and friends! I tried to fit my makeup to the dress I was wearing and so went for a silvery/grey smokey eye with glitter and my trusty Revlon Cherries In The Snow lipstick.
 


Products Used:
Face:
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Bisque
Revlon Colourstay Foundation
Shu Uemura Colourless Powder
Nars Laguna Bronzer
Mac Taupe Contour Powder
Illamasqua Hussy Blush
Mac Redhead MSF as highlight
Eyes:
UDPP
Mac Platinum Pigment on lid and crease
Mac Howzat blended in crease and outer corner
Mac Reflects Pearl glitter patted on lid
Mac Blanc Type as Highlight
Mac Blacktrack Fluidline on upper lashline and waterline
Covergirl Lashblast mascara
Lips:
Mac Cherry Lip Liner
Revlon Cherries In Snow Lipstick

Here are a couple of photos from the night, before it got messy!
Me and my Mum


Me and my Boyfriend Mark

I was very spoiled by all my friends and especially my family, it really was the best birthday!

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Sunday, 13 March 2011

My Most Used Products

I own an absolutely ridiculous amount of makeup but even though my collection is constantly growing I still find myself going back to some old faithfuls and re-purchasing. These products are my go to items that I always rely on if I don't know what to use.
Nars Laguna Bronzer: I am really pale, 99.9% of the time I am the lightest shade of foundation available and so I have always been a bit scared of bronzer. It was only once I started exploring the world of makeup I realised that I could even get away with using it. Laguna was my first purchase and one that I will definitely go back to once this one runs out, which I don't think will be long as there is so much pan showing! I use this as an all over bronzer, it just helps me look a bit more alive!

Revlon Colourstay Foundation: I own about 5 different foundations and this is the one I reach for the most and its the cheapest! This gives great coverage and tends to last on my skin well. I prefer applying this with my fingers as I find that using a brush applies it too heavily and makes it a lot harder to blend into the skin.

Mac Mineralise Skin Finish Natural: I love the finish this gives to my skin, it sets my foundation without making me look as though I am caked in makeup. I have combination skin and get oily on my t-zone and dry in other areas, this keeps the oil at bay for a good few hours and doesn't highlight any dry skin I may have.

Urban Decay Primer Potion: I have no idea how I lived without this for so long. I never apply eyeshadow without using it. I have tried other primers but I still go back to this one every time as I don't feel that anything else performs as well for me. I can apply my eyeshadow in the morning and I know that my eyeshadow will still look good when I come to taking it off before bed.

Illamasqua Hussy Bush: This is my all time favourite blush, its incredibly pigmented so only a tiny amount is needed for me to achieve a perfect natural looking flush. It lasts so much longer than all the other blushes I own that it's the one I always reach for when I know I have a long day ahead of me.

Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light Bisque: My dark circles are one of the things that bug me the most, I am constantly on the search for "the" under eye concealer that will erase them. This one is the best I have found so far.

Mac Under Your Spell Mineralise Eyeshadow: This is the only eyeshadow I keep in my handbag. If I am in a rush I know I can use this eyeshadow on its own with a bit of black liner. This was a limited edition product and you can see the huge dip forming in it, I will have to find a replacement for it soon!

Covergirl Lashblast Mascara: I love this in all its different formulas, currently I am using fusion but once this is finished I have a tube of Luxe waiting for me. These are such good value and I honestly find they work better for me than any of the high end mascaras I have tried. Unfortunately they are not available in the UK but luckily for me I have a friend in the USA who sends them to me!

Mac Hot Gossip Cremesheen: This is such an easy colour to wear, it's a gorgeous pink with a subtle shimmer/sheen. As its a cremesheen it doesn't dry out my lips and I can go a good 3-4 hours without needing to re-apply.

YSL Rouge Volupte No 9 Pink Caress: Yes this was ridiculously expensive but I love the colour and it is so pigmented that I think it will last forever, or at least till it goes off! This is the most long lasting of all the lipsticks I own.

MacBlack Russian Pearlglide Liner: I love the formula of the pearlglides, they are so soft and easy to apply. They have great staying power too. This is another limited edition product but it has been re-promoted so hopefully it will be re-released before this one is sharpened down to nothing!

So those are my most used products, I would love to know what yours are!

Monday, 14 February 2011

My Favourite Red Lipsticks

As it's valentine's day today I thought I would do a quick post on my favourite red lipsticks. I love a classic red lip and my collection is slowly growing! I didn't use a lip liner in any of the photos so please excuse the application!
This is one of the more subtle red's that I own, I would feel completely comfortable wearing this in the daytime. This is perfect if you don't feel confident enough to wear a full on red.
This is probably my most worn lipstick, on nights out if I can't decide on a lipstick then I always reach for this one. It's a Lustre formula so it doesn't last particularly well but it is a gorgeous colour, it has a lovely shimmer in it which you can't really see in the picture, it definitely needs to be seen in person.
This came out with the Hello Kitty collection but I think it has been re-promoted since. This is slightly darker than Hollywood Red but it's still very wearable and a lovely colour.
 
This is the classic Mac Red, it's a matte colour so can be quite drying so applying a lip balm beforehand is essential. It lasts a long time on the lips and is a beautiful colour.
This is one of the more orange toned reds that I own. It's a lustre so again it doesn't last as long on the lips but it's worth it.
This is my all time favourite red and the one that I get comments on every time I wear it. It lasts so long on the lips that rather than having to reapply you generally need to remove it at the end of the night. If I could only have one red then this would be it. Absolutely gorgeous!

Are there any reds that you love?

Sunday, 16 January 2011

Urban Decay Book Of Shadows, Look 3 Pink & Purple

This is the last of the looks I have for you from the BOS Vol 3. There are so many different combinations you can create with this palette. For this look I decided to go out of my comfort zone. I NEVER wear pink eyeshadow but I fell in love with Bordello in the palette so decided I would try and make it work and I was actually really happy with the results.
 
 

Products Used
Face:
Revlon Colourstay Foundation
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Bisque
Make Up Forever HD Powder
Nars Laguna Bronzer
Illamasqua Hussy Blush
Eyes:
UDPP
UD Bordello all over lid
UD Rockstar blended in outer corner and crease
Mac Brule as Highlight
MAC Blitz & Glitz Fluidline
Covergirl Lashblast Mascara
Lips:
I really can't remember!!!

Hope you liked this series, do you have a favorite colour in this palette?



Sunday, 14 November 2010

Mac Tartan Tale haul and face of the day

Hey!

Long time no post! Have had a bit of a mad year and blogging has kind of taken a back burner for awhile. Since I last posted I have completed a foundation course at The Academy Of Freelance Makeup and have got a couple of freelance jobs lined up for next year, fingers crossed it leads on to more.

Anyway on to the subject of this post!! MAC's winter collection "A Tartan Tale" was released in the UK last week and me and my friend headed into Selfridges to take a look. This year they are releasing the collection in two parts so I will be heading back when they bring out the mini pigment sets as there are a couple I want but from chapter 1 I picked up two pearlglide liners in Blackline and Black Swan and The Family Crest pigment.
Here is a quick face of the day I did using two of the new products, please ignore the eyebrows, they are in dire need of threading!





Products Used:


Face:
Revlon Colourstay Foundation
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Bisque
Make Up Forever HD Powder
Nars Laguna Bronzer
Illamasqua Hussy Blush


Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Bare Study Paint Pot
MAC The Family Crest on lid,darkest on outer corner and blended across and lightly in the crease
MAC Quarry Eyeshadow blended in to crease
MAC Blanc Type as highlight
MAC Blackline Pearlglide on upper and lower lashline
Covergirl Lashblast Mascara


Lips:
Mac Hot Gossip Lipstick




I am absolutely in love with The Family Crest pigment, it isn't as dark as it looks when swatched and it makes a gorgeous shimmery smokey eye! Have you picked up anything from this collection, what have been your favourites?

Friday, 26 March 2010

Face Of The Day - Neutral Eye With Urban Decay

This is actually the face of Sunday and the eye makeup is a look that I do regularly when I don't have a huge amount of time. I used the Urban Decay Deluxe Eyeshadow palette. These photos were taken in the hotel bathroom again so are with flash which has washed out the colours a little bit.

Products Used
Face:
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Bisque
Revlon Colourstay Foundation
MAC MSF Natural
Nars Laguna Bronzer
Illamasqua Hussy Blusher
Eyes:
UDPP
UD Scratch on inner third of lid
UD Shag on rest of lid
UD Underground on outer corner and crease
UD Peace under lower lashline
MAC Shroom as highlight (It's the only thing missing in the palette!)
MAC Blitz & Glitz Fluidline
Covergirl Lashblast Luxe Mascara
Lips:
MAC Viva Glam Gaga

The lipstick suffered the most in these pictures, its much brighter in reality. This is the first pale pink that I think I can actually pull off and felt comfortable wearing.
I really love the Urban Decay Deluxe Palette, I have had it for about a year and I use it all the time, there is a really nice selection of colours and none of them have any glitter just a lovely shimmer/sheen. This is a great way of trying out the Deluxe formula without shelling out £12.50 on one colour!
Do you have this palette? Any colour combinations you love?

Thursday, 25 March 2010

Face of Saturday Night using Mac Shadowy Lady Quad

Me and my Mum went to Nottingham for the weekend, it was so nice just to have a change of scene and the opportunity to just chill out! I had a holostic facial while I was there which was lovely.
The Shadowy Lady quad is another thing that I picked up from the CCO, I had a couple of comments asking where CCO's are in the UK, the one I went to was at Gunn Wharf in Portsmouth but there are a few around, they tend to be in outlet malls, some of the McarthurGlen ones have a Cosmetic Company Store, click here to visit their website and you can check the locations, not all malls have a Cosmetic Company Store so make sure you check the particular mall before you head out there!
These photos were taken in my hotel bathroom and the light was awful so these are with flash.

Products Used:
Face:
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Bisque
Revlon Colourstay Foundation
Maybelline Mineral Concealer
MAC MSF Natural
Illamasqua Hussy Blush
Nars Laguna Bronzer
MAC Shell Cream Colour Base
Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Smudged Violet on Lid
MAC Shadowy Lady in crease and outer corner
MAC Shroom as highlight
MAC Deep Truth under lower lashes
Smashbox brow powder
MAC Blitz & Glitz Fluidline
Covergirl Lashblast Luxe
Lips
MAC Viva Glam Cyndi

I absolutely love Viva Glam Cyndi, its such a gorgeous colour and I can see myself using this all the time. As always if there is anything in that list you want to see a review of then please let me know!

Wednesday, 10 March 2010

Face of Sunday - Bronze and Burgundy

On Sunday I decided to straighten my hair for the first time in about a year, honestly I don't like it straight! I used to do this everyday and I really have no idea why! My hair is so fine that when I straighten it it's just so flat, I prefer my curls! Anyway on to the makeup, I decided I wanted to use products I don't always reach for and so this is the result, I'm not sure about it actually. I changed the lip product before the photos as once again I couldn't find the one I was wearing earlier and I fancied playing with the Lip Tars but the look would have been better with a more neutral lip.
With Flash


Without Flash
Products Used:
Face:
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Bisque
Revlon Photo Ready Foundation shade 1 Vanilla (Full review to come but first impressions are not good!)
Mac Prep & Prime Powder transparent finishing powder
Nars Laguna Bronzer
Illamasqua Hussy Blush (Absolutely love this, review to come!)
Eyes:
UDPP
MAC Sable Eyeshadow On Lid and lower lash line
MAC Heritage Rouge Pigment in crease and outer third of lid and lower lash line
MAC Shroom to highlight
Stila Smudge Pot in Black on upper lash line
Covergirl Lashblast Mascara
Lips:
Occ Lip Tars in NSFW & Hush mixed together

Hope everyone's week is going well, its my birthday tomorrow and I'm going to see Alice In Wonderland, really looking forward to it! Have you seen it?

Thursday, 4 March 2010

Face Of The Day - Neutral eye with Stila

I finally got round to using the Stila Eyeshadows I got in my Brandalley haul, these are such gorgeous colours, very shimmery and pigmented. They remind me off the Mac mineralise eyeshadow duo's but a bit more pigmented. It lasted really well too, no fading and the eyeshadow still looked as good when it was time to remove it. As you can see in the pictures I still have the reverse racoon look going on thanks to Make Up Forever HD powder, this has been a bit of a dissapointment. I love the effect it gives and it looks great in the flesh but really reacts badly under the camera flash.
 
Products Used:
Face:
Bobbi Brown Corrector Light Bisque
Revlon Colourstay Foundation Ivory
Make Up Forever HD Setting Powder
Nars Laguna Bronzer
Stila Orchid Convertible Colour
Mac Emphasize Highlighter
Eyes:
UDPP
Stila Baked Eyeshadow in Champage Glow
Mac Blanc Type to Highlight
Stila Black Smudge Pot on upper lashline
Mac Pearlglide liner in Bankroll on lower lashline
Covergirl Lashblast Mascara
Lips:
Estee Lauder Crystal Pink Lipstick

I really am impressed with this eyeshadow, if you like browns/taupes and don't mind shimmer then I highly recommend it.

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