Saturday, 25 February 2017
February 25, 2017
Lottie London & Mac Haul.♡
Hey Everyone! I have a Lottie London and a Mac Haul today. I am super excited because I have never tried Lottie London before but I have been seeing it all over Youtube/Blogs so I thought I would hop over to their website and try some products. I added a few products in this post that I bought online from Mac aswell. Happy Reading!xo
Lottie London:
The first thing I picked up is the Shimmer Squad. Seeing this all over Youtube and blogs just made me want to buy it, because it looks so beautiful. I love highlighter's and will never stop adding to my collection so when I got the Shimmer Squad in the mail I was so excited and just had to swatch them. They are crazy pigmented, for a drugstore product the pigmentation is amazing. They also felt so smooth and soft, very blendable and easy to apply. You get four shades in the palette. A pearl white, Bronze, Champagne and a pinky beige. All so pigmented and beautiful!
Next I got the Shadow Swatch Eye Shadow Palette called The Rusts. This caught my eye because of all the warm, "rust" shades. You have 12 beautiful shades that are a mixture of matte and shimmer. They are formulated to last long, blend easy and apply smooth with a soft texture. When I had a little swatch of some of the shades they feel soft and when I applied it onto my hand and blended it in, it felt almost buttery and the pigmentation blew me away. I want to get more of these palettes because the way they feel and how insane the pigmentation is. This palette allow's me to create a smokey, glamorous look or a daytime neutral look.
Lottie London:
The first thing I picked up is the Shimmer Squad. Seeing this all over Youtube and blogs just made me want to buy it, because it looks so beautiful. I love highlighter's and will never stop adding to my collection so when I got the Shimmer Squad in the mail I was so excited and just had to swatch them. They are crazy pigmented, for a drugstore product the pigmentation is amazing. They also felt so smooth and soft, very blendable and easy to apply. You get four shades in the palette. A pearl white, Bronze, Champagne and a pinky beige. All so pigmented and beautiful!
Next I got the Shadow Swatch Eye Shadow Palette called The Rusts. This caught my eye because of all the warm, "rust" shades. You have 12 beautiful shades that are a mixture of matte and shimmer. They are formulated to last long, blend easy and apply smooth with a soft texture. When I had a little swatch of some of the shades they feel soft and when I applied it onto my hand and blended it in, it felt almost buttery and the pigmentation blew me away. I want to get more of these palettes because the way they feel and how insane the pigmentation is. This palette allow's me to create a smokey, glamorous look or a daytime neutral look.
that is all I bought from Lottie London as I am going shopping with my Mum soon so I will pick up more things and I will get to see it all in person rather than online. Onto The Mac Haul...
The first thing I got from Mac is the Pro Shaping Powder " Emphasize" this is a micro fine shaping powder formulated to high light the face. It has a soft focus technology that "emphasizes" and adds a subtle brightening effect on the face. This is used to set under eye concealer and bring light to the face on the points you add highlighters. This gives a beautiful glow from within and it's super pigmented, creamy and soft.
I decided to pick up a blush since I only own two blushes from Mac so I wanted to try others out because I do like the formula as they are so creamy, blendable and pigmented. I picked Melba as it looks like nothing I have in my collection. Melba is a delicate warm, peach, pinky coral that is a matte finish and super pigmented.
Next I bought Tempting Eyeshadow. I have been collecting Mac eye shadow's recently because I have fallen in love with them, their shades and formulas. Tempting is a warm, rich, soft, golden bronze. I love bronze shades as it makes my brown eyes pop so I am super excited to pop this on my eyes. The shade is so beautiful.
I also picked up Antiqued Eye Shadow which I feel is such a classic mac eyeshadow that most people own because it's so pretty. Antiqued is a warm, coppery, rust, brown. It has a velvet, vibrant formula with a metallic shimmer. So beautiful!
That is it for my haul, I do hope you enjoyed reading! I hope to see you back soon. Make sure you subscribe by email so you don't miss any of my posts and feel free to follow me on all my social media. Links in the side>>> xo
Wednesday, 15 February 2017
February 15, 2017
Lush Haul. ♡
Hey loves.♡ I am doing a Lush haul today yay! The last time I ordered lush was before Christmas so I was in need of some more lush goodies. I ordered online and it came today so I thought I would share what I bought. xo
Mask Of Magnaminty-♡
This is my all time favourite face mask from Lush! I love the way my skin feels super clean and detoxified but baby soft and moisturised. It pulls out all the junk, impurities and grime without over drying the skin because one of the ingredients is honey to be an antiseptic and moisturise. This mask is super minty feeling and smelling, The ingredient peppermint oils helps stimulate the skin while adding that Cooling and invigorating feeling. This mask also has little beads which gently exfoliate the skin combating blackheads, dry skin and clogged pores. It's a great mask every skin type should have, to just pull everything out and restart the skin without drying it out. Mask Tip: Put me in the fridge and I will intensify the minty, cooling sensation!
Mask Of Magnaminty-♡
This is my all time favourite face mask from Lush! I love the way my skin feels super clean and detoxified but baby soft and moisturised. It pulls out all the junk, impurities and grime without over drying the skin because one of the ingredients is honey to be an antiseptic and moisturise. This mask is super minty feeling and smelling, The ingredient peppermint oils helps stimulate the skin while adding that Cooling and invigorating feeling. This mask also has little beads which gently exfoliate the skin combating blackheads, dry skin and clogged pores. It's a great mask every skin type should have, to just pull everything out and restart the skin without drying it out. Mask Tip: Put me in the fridge and I will intensify the minty, cooling sensation!
I was super excited when I saw that my favourite bubble bar The Comforter has a shower cream to go with it! The Comforter is so sweet and fruity and comforting such a perfect name because it really does comfort you. Its a " cuddle in a bottle" also it's super moisturising as one of the ingredients is a Vitamin rich almond oil to leave the skin baby soft. Oh and it's a gorgeous candy bubble gum pink which is so girly!
I have not had a massage bar from Lush in a loooong time so I thought I would treat myself and buy one. I remember I always love the scent of the Soft Coeur massage bar because it's super warm, sweet and delicious because it smells of honey and chocolate. It has honey, cocoa butter, shea butter,almond oil and toffee and a chocolate centre. So you can imagine how sweet and yummy this smells. With Massage bars you just smooth it over your body and it starts to melt into an oil/moisturiser on your skin. They are super high intense moisturising and softening on the skin, as well as adding a gorgeous sweet smell.
I have never had a bath oil from lush because I have always been overwhelmed with the bath bombs, bubble bars and shower jelly's that I have never really looked at the bath oils so I finally bought one. This smells incredible!! You place this in the bath and watch it melt away transforming your bath water into a softening, moisturising, luxurious, milky, sweet smelling sanctuary. The Mmmelting Marshmallow moment is a bright yellow and pink bar with a sweet candyfloss, marshmallow scent.
This is a cute, girly, playful bubble bar. I love the bubble bar's on a stick because they are reusable. You swirl it around your bath, creating the best, softest, biggest,playful bubbles then take it out and store in a cool and dry place to reuse again. The Pink Flamingo bubble bar has a girly playful scent is has rosewood and ylang ylang, softening cocoa and shea butter and refreshing bergamot. It's super cute, girly and turns your bathwater pink!!
Sex Bomb.♡
This is so girly! a little pink rose in the middle of a pink and purple bomb. It smells so floral and of essential oils. It has jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Clary sage and soy milk to soften. This is used as a sensual, aromatherapy stress and anxiety soother. Which I am all about! I heard that is has an actual little rose petal, or flower inside which will be so cute! The whole aromatherapy, girly vibe with this bath bomb makes me so excited to use it.
Dry Skin people, grab this bath bomb! This is not a exciting bath bomb, but I love it because of how incredible it makes my skin from head to toe feel. This makes your bath water super soft, moisturising and milky. This soothes dry, flaky skin and replenishes it. It has little cocoa butter pieces that melt, coating your skin with a light buttery, softening blanket that smells so yummy. It has ylang ylang to add aromatherapy and treat stress. It relaxes the nervous system and comforters you in a vanilla blanket of a softening, creamy, milky water.
Friday, 3 February 2017
February 03, 2017
Kim's Got Some Gloss... NEW Book Blog.♡
Hey Hunnies! Just a really quick post letting you know I have a created a side blog for book lovers. Click the tab at the top of my blog next to Contact me & PR and it will send you to my Kim's Little Book Corner. I hope to see you there, please do follow by clicking the subscribe by email on the side bar and let's grab a coffee and cosy up in Kim's Little Book Corner. xoxo
Kim's Little Book Corner.
Kim's Little Book Corner.
Friday, 3 February 2017
February 03, 2017
Picking The Perfect Face Mask For You.♡
Hey Hunnies♡ As a skincare junkie I love trying all different products but especially face masks. I think they are so essential in everybody's skincare drawers. With so many face masks on the market it can get so overwhelming so I thought I would help in someway and break it down a little, talk about the different types of masks, what they do and maybe it can help you find the perfect mask for your skin needs. Disclaimer: I am not a skincare specialist, doctor or in the skincare industry I just have been a skincare junkie, researcher and built up a good knowledge of skincare products and the ingredients. Also I am not including ALL masks as this would be a looong post .Please Subscribe by clicking the follow button and follow me on my social medias links in the sidebar>> Happy Reading xo
Charcoal&Clay-♡
Let's start with the most popular face mask the Charcoal & Clay. If you are oily or acne prone skin this is perfect for you and your skin needs. Clay & Charcoal masks unclog pores, draw out impurities, removes the excess sebum ( oil ) Fights acne, reduces blemishes, tightens, firms and tones the skin. Charcoal & Clay masks have ingredients like tea tree oil, sulphur and Charcoal which are great to treat acne. I have dry skin so I use these masks every now and then, at the end of the week when I want to pull out everything from my skin and restart. I feel everyone with every skin type needs to "restart" there skin by pulling out all the dirt, oil, left over products and bacteria which you can do by using Clay & Charcoal masks . Then put in all the moisture back into the skin by using beauty oils and moisturisers.
My Favourite Charcoal & Clay Masks...
Charcoal&Clay-♡
Let's start with the most popular face mask the Charcoal & Clay. If you are oily or acne prone skin this is perfect for you and your skin needs. Clay & Charcoal masks unclog pores, draw out impurities, removes the excess sebum ( oil ) Fights acne, reduces blemishes, tightens, firms and tones the skin. Charcoal & Clay masks have ingredients like tea tree oil, sulphur and Charcoal which are great to treat acne. I have dry skin so I use these masks every now and then, at the end of the week when I want to pull out everything from my skin and restart. I feel everyone with every skin type needs to "restart" there skin by pulling out all the dirt, oil, left over products and bacteria which you can do by using Clay & Charcoal masks . Then put in all the moisture back into the skin by using beauty oils and moisturisers.
My Favourite Charcoal & Clay Masks...
- GlamGlow SuperMud Clearing Treatment
- Origins Clear Improvment Active Charcoal Mask
- Freeman Feeling Beautiful Polishing Mask
- Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque
These are one of my favourite types of masks. I have dry skin so I love anything exfoliating but they are for all skin types as they do so much for your skin. Apart from the obvious removing dead skin cells from the surface, Exfoliating masks also tighten, brighten, slow ageing, remove excess sebum, clear blackheads and blemishes, unclog pores and treat acne prone skin. Exfoliating masks leave the skin healthy looking, brighter, refreshed and feeling so smooth because you have took away all the rough, textured dead skin. These masks can have grains or beads that you gently rub into your skin with circular motions when applying or taking off the mask. Some Exfoliating masks don't have any beads or grains in like Chemical or Enzyme Masks they contain gentle exfoliating acids like Lactic, Glycolic and Salicylic. Too much Exfoliating can be bad for your skin so be careful.
My Favourite Exfoliating Masks...
My Favourite Exfoliating Masks...
Sheet Masks.♡
These have to be my least favourite because they are so fiddly and slip and slide which cause me to get all frustrated and I end up tearing them by accident. I just don't have the patience but that is just me. Sheet masks are actually so good for your skin and for all skin types plus they make you look like a bank robber and you can scare people around your house. By applying a sheet mask to your face, letting it sit and soak, the ingredients are going deeper into your skin. They are disposable, pre cut sheets that are made of fibres or gel that are packed with nutrient serums, collagen boosting ingredients and hydrating moisture. Retinol and Peptide in sheet masks brighten, soften, hydrate, plump, smooth, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. You can also cut sheet masks up to apply under the eyes for a " eye mask treatment" This will help de puff, help with collagen, hydration and refresh the eyes.
My Favourite Sheet Masks...
My Favourite Sheet Masks...
Hydrating Masks.♡
My little saviours, these will be your best friend if you have dry skin. Hydrating masks do the obvious " hydrate" the skin aswell as prevent dull, dry, flakey, rough, textured, dehydrated skin leaving it glowy, plump, moisturised and baby soft. Hydrating masks are so easy to work with as some are " overnight" treatments or you tissue off after 10-15-20 minutes. Once you use a hydrating mask you will notice how baby soft, hydrated and healthy your skin will look also you will realise that your skin probably needed a " drink". Hydrating masks provide our skin with a big glass of water, you can have oily skin but dehydrated so you need to give it that big glass of water to drink up. These masks are great for anti ageing as they slow down wrinkles, fine lines and feed the skin collagen.
My Favourite Hydrating Masks...
My Favourite Hydrating Masks...
Caffeine Masks.♡
That beautiful cup of coffee in the morning that wakes you up, giving you that boost well a face mask containing Caffeine or a Caffeine mask do the same but to your skin. These face masks give you brighter, tighter, glowing skin reducing inflammation, redness, dull and dark under eyes/skin. Tones, boosts collagen, firms and leaves your skin brighter, calmer and plump aswell as your under eyes awakened and depuffed. I love Caffeine masks because they do make you feel that " new woman" feeling as if you have had a mini facelift. They feed your skin energising, tightening and brightening properties. So if you have had a restless night and need to be looking on point in the morning apply a Caffeine Mask.
My Favourite Caffeine Mask...
My Favourite Caffeine Mask...
Thermal Masks-♡
These are so relaxing and soothing, I love using Thermal Masks as a spa relaxation treatment. Thermal Masks self heat on the skin, Encouraging the skin to breathe and open up the pores so the ingredients like Charcoal, Kaolin and Essential Oils can deeply sink into the skin. Thermal Masks remove the bacteria, dirt, grime and deeply cleanse the skin. Every time I use Thermal Masks my skin feels so relaxed, purified, cleansed and baby soft. I feel like my pores are unclogged, I feel my skin can breathe. I feel oily and acne prone skin will benefit the most from thermal masks as they are similar to Clay & Charcoal but every skin type will love them as they can do alot for your skin.
My Favourite Thermal Masks...
My Favourite Thermal Masks...
Thursday, 26 January 2017
January 26, 2017
The TMI Tag ♡
Hey loves.♡ Today I want to chill out with you on my blog and do a little get to know me type post. I am going to do the TMI tag which is 50 TMI questions to get to know me. I must be the last person on the planet to do the TMI tag and if you are too then I tag you- Enjoy ♡
1. What are you wearing?
Well as I am chilling out I am wearing pj's.
2. Ever Been In Love?
With Enrique Iglesias yes ;)
3. Ever Had A Terrible Breakup?
I feel like all breakups are not nice in general but I don't think I have ever had a terrible break-up.
4. How Tall Are You?
I am a little one, I am 5ft3.
1. What are you wearing?
Well as I am chilling out I am wearing pj's.
2. Ever Been In Love?
With Enrique Iglesias yes ;)
3. Ever Had A Terrible Breakup?
I feel like all breakups are not nice in general but I don't think I have ever had a terrible break-up.
4. How Tall Are You?
I am a little one, I am 5ft3.
5. How Much Do You Weigh?
Ooo Very personal! I actually don't know what I weigh I have not got on a scales in a long time.
6. Any Tattoos?
No Tattoos! I think they look cool but for myself I don't think I would ever suit a tatoo and I am way to scared of the pain.
7. Any Piercings?
I did have my ears pierced but I think they have closed over now. I had a little ordeal with the back of my earrings falling into the hole because the ladies who pierced my ears made the holes to big. I had to go to hospital and ever since it freaked me out so I left my ears alone after that.
8. O.T.P? ( One True Parring - fiction couple)
Mike and Susan from Desperate Housewives OMG they pulled at my heart strings such a cute couple and what happens to Mike makes me emotional lol! and Chuck and Blair from Gossip Girl.
9. Favourite Show?
I can't pick just one so I will tell you my top five and that is Hollyoaks, Desperate Housewives, Modern Family, Gossip Girl and Ghost Whisperer. I also love family guy and I am watching Power on Netflix which I love.
10. Favourite Bands?
My all time favourite but they are not together now was the PussyCatDolls. I went and seen them live in Manchester and it was amazing. I loved Blue and Busted back in the day and New Kids on the block.
11. Something You Miss?
I miss my dog Lucy So much! She died of Cancer February 15th 2011 and I miss her everyday :'(
12. Favourite Song?
At the moment I am loving Tinashe- Company, The Weeknd- Six Feet Under and Jake Owen-Heaven. But any song of Enrique Iglesias is my favourite ;)
13. How Old Are You?
I am 20!
14. Zodiac Sign?
I am a Libra.
15. Quality You Look For In A Partner?
Loyalty, Respect,Understanding, A sweetheart, A big Mushball, Funny I love the protective manly type of guys.
16. Favourite Quote?
I love "She believed She Could So She Did" I also love " Destroy what Destroys You"
17. Favourite Actor?
Liam Neeson, Jim Carrey, Will Smith and Chris Tucker!
18. Favourite Colour?
Of course Pink! Baby blue, Apple Red and white.
19. Loud Music Or Soft?
If I am in the bath or wanting to relax then soft but most of the time Loud especially if I am Getting ready, in the car or tiding up.
20. Where Do You Go When You're Sad?
My Mum, A hot bubble bath, My Bed and then Chocolate haha.
21. How Long Does It Take You To Shower?
Depending on what I am doing, shaving, exfoliating, washing my hair all that so 10 minutes or 15!
22. How Long Does It Take You To Get Ready?
I can be super quick if I am doing not much so 15, 20 minutes or if I am full glam hair included 2 hours.
23. Ever Been In A Physical Fight?
No I don't think I have, I can't really remember. Violence is not the answer people!
24. Turn On?
Enrique Igleisas haha! I love someone who is protective, I think when a guy smells nice is super sexy and a guy in a suit haha.
25. Turn Off?
Ignorant, All talk no actions, Smokers, timid and bad hygiene
26. The Reason I Joined Blogger?
I love the blogging world and as a fan of reading many blogs I thought I would try and do it myself sharing my tips and reviews.
27. Fears?
Spiders, bugs basically anything that crawls or flies eeeeh get away and losing any of my loved ones.
28. Last Thing That Made You Cry?
I have anxiety so anything can set me off but the last time I actually cried lots was getting told my dad had cancer for the 2nd time and then it could of came back again 3rd time in a lump that developed, but now everything is okay my dad went through an operation to remove the cancer and the lump was just tissue from the operation thank god!
29. Last Time You Said You Loved Someone?
This Morning to my mum and dad.
30. Meaning Behind Your Blog Name?
My name is Kim and I thought Kim's Got Gloss would be girly and fun and also a play on word as in kim's got goss as in gossip but instead its GLOSS because this is a beauty/makeup blog.
31. Last Book You Read?
I read I heart Christmas over the Christmas season and that is by Lindsey Kelk who I adore as a writer she has such fun chick flick type reads so that was the last book I read.
31. Last Book You Read?
I read I heart Christmas over the Christmas season and that is by Lindsey Kelk who I adore as a writer she has such fun chick flick type reads so that was the last book I read.
32. Book You're Currently Reading?
I am starting to read the Shopaholic Series by Sophie Kinsella I love this series I have read it before and I miss it so I am re reading it.
33. Last Show You Watched?
Power on Netflix and as I am typing up this post Homes Under The Hammer was on the TV.
34. Last Person You Talked To?
My mum and dad.
35. The Relationship Between You And The Last Person You Texted?
My Auntie, we was arranging a day and time when I was going down to see her.
36. Favourite Food?
Chicken! As in type of food I love Chinese and Indian and Italian.
37. Place You Want To Visit?
Vegas, New York, Italy and Santorini
38. Last Place You Were?
In the kitchen making a double chocolate coffee mmm.
39. Do You Have A Crush?
Enrique Iglesias and Omari Hardwick from Power.
38. Last Place You Were?
In the kitchen making a double chocolate coffee mmm.
39. Do You Have A Crush?
Enrique Iglesias and Omari Hardwick from Power.
40. Last Time You Kissed Someone?
Before I kissed my cats lol.
41. Last Time You Were Insulted?
Ouuhh I don't even remember.
42. Favourite Flavour Of Sweet?
Anything Sour like Sour Laces and Sour patch Kids.
43. What Instruments Do You Play?
None! I am not talented in that way. My Granddad tried to teach me guitar but I got to bored and my fingers hurt.
44. Favourite Piece Of Jewellery?
I love watches. I have a Guess Watch that I wear all the time.
45. Last Sport You Played?
None I hate sports.
46. Last Song You Sang?
I had Pitbull Hotel Room Song in my head before.
47. Favourite Chat Up Line?
Are your legs tired? because you have been running through my mind all day.
48. Have You Ever Used It?
OMG no haha. I think chat up lines are super cheesy.
49. Last Time You Hung Out With Someone?
Today with my mum and dad, and I will be hanging out with my nan tomorrow.
50. Who Should Answer These Questions Next?
I feel everyone has done the TMI tag but if you have not please do it I tag you!
Kim's Got Gloss
Thursday, 19 January 2017
January 19, 2017
My Top 10 Lipsticks. ♡
Hi hunnies ♡. It's all about the lipsticks today on Kim's Got Gloss. I am sharing my top 10 lipsticks that I have been loving recently. These range from brights to nudes, Low end to high end its all abit of a mixture- Enjoy xo ♡
♡. Maybelline- Petal Pink.
A soft pink pastel shade, that belongs with my nudes. The finish is a creamy matte. It's super pigmented, super moisturizing as it is enriched with honey nectar. It applies so creamy and has a great staying power. It's a great flattering nudey- pink.
♡. Model Co- Kitty.
As you will see on the picture this is my most used lipstick as it's almost at the end. It's one of those lipsticks that are " my lips but better" shades. Its a creamy, rosy, mauve shade. Like my lips but darker. So glossy and is highly pigmented. I love it.
♡. Revlon- Cherries In The Snow.
This cheeky little lipstick appears to be a classy red in the tube, but once applied it reveals a beautiful, hot, bright, raspberry shade that reminds me of a pinky red rose. Its so beautiful!! I love how creamy it feels and how the shade looks so classy and girly. It is very similar to the MAC amplified finishes with the way it feels and how pigmented, rich and bright it is.
♡. Clarins- Bubble Gum Pink.
The name of this lipstick is perfect because it is a bubble gum, bright, cool pink. I love the gold packaging making it look so sleek and expensive. The lipstick is so hydrating, as it has a moisture-rich formula and high pigmentation. A soft, creamy finish that lasts a good few hours. They also have a slight red berry scent to them which I LOVE! Such a cute girly bubble gum pink lipstick.
♡. MAC- Velvet Teddy.
If you do not own Velvet Teddy. Stop! Go and purchase it, you need it in your life! It's such a pretty easy to wear must have. I see why it is so popular because it's gorgeous. Velvet Teddy is a pinky, brown, mauve that is rich in pigment, no shine as it is a matte and very comfortable to wear almost feels velvet... like its name. My little ride or die lipstick.
♡. MAC- Mehr.
Another must have, Another ride or die! This is so gorgeous, kind of similar to Velvet Teddy but not quite. Mehr is described to be a dirty, blue pink. I see the blue undertones but I also see warmth in this shade. So this would look great on all skin tones, with the mixture of cool and warm undertones. On the lips its a beautiful, pink, mauve. The pigmentation is amazing, a little bit goes a long way. It's a matte finish but has such a soft velvet feel.
♡. MAC- Impassioned.
The last MAC lipstick in my top 10 is Impassioned which is a rich pigmented amplified finish.. OMG what a sexy little colour this is. A true deep colour of pink, mixed with coral and red with blue and warm undertones. Impassioned is so fun to wear because it compliments not only your whole make-up, but your skin pale or tan, and your teeth making them appear whiter and brighter because of the blue undertones. It's bold, neon and out there, but so wearable and girly.
♡. PlayBoy Lipstick- Red
I have had this lipstick for some time now, I got it in a playboy make-up gift set. Firstly the packaging-omg cute! The lipstick is super pigmented, creamy glossy and your classic red! I love how it has a slight tint of a pink to it when the light hits it. So pretty!
♡. Max Factor- Marilyn Cabernet.
This is your classic red but with a twist. It's so glamorous, A deep red with a little red glitter shimmer. OMG its so beautiful, so classy and glam! The name is perfect, because it does feel so Marilyn Monroe. So sexy and feels velvety on the lips.
♡. NYX- Narcissus.
The last of my top 10 is of course a nudey pink shade! NYX have the most buttery lipsticks. Narcissus is similar to Maybelline Petal pink but not as flat, has more shine and more pink to it. It's just another gorgeous nudey pink with a glossy finish.
♡. Maybelline- Petal Pink.
A soft pink pastel shade, that belongs with my nudes. The finish is a creamy matte. It's super pigmented, super moisturizing as it is enriched with honey nectar. It applies so creamy and has a great staying power. It's a great flattering nudey- pink.
♡. Model Co- Kitty.
As you will see on the picture this is my most used lipstick as it's almost at the end. It's one of those lipsticks that are " my lips but better" shades. Its a creamy, rosy, mauve shade. Like my lips but darker. So glossy and is highly pigmented. I love it.
♡. Revlon- Cherries In The Snow.
This cheeky little lipstick appears to be a classy red in the tube, but once applied it reveals a beautiful, hot, bright, raspberry shade that reminds me of a pinky red rose. Its so beautiful!! I love how creamy it feels and how the shade looks so classy and girly. It is very similar to the MAC amplified finishes with the way it feels and how pigmented, rich and bright it is.
♡. Clarins- Bubble Gum Pink.
The name of this lipstick is perfect because it is a bubble gum, bright, cool pink. I love the gold packaging making it look so sleek and expensive. The lipstick is so hydrating, as it has a moisture-rich formula and high pigmentation. A soft, creamy finish that lasts a good few hours. They also have a slight red berry scent to them which I LOVE! Such a cute girly bubble gum pink lipstick.
♡. MAC- Velvet Teddy.
If you do not own Velvet Teddy. Stop! Go and purchase it, you need it in your life! It's such a pretty easy to wear must have. I see why it is so popular because it's gorgeous. Velvet Teddy is a pinky, brown, mauve that is rich in pigment, no shine as it is a matte and very comfortable to wear almost feels velvet... like its name. My little ride or die lipstick.
♡. MAC- Mehr.
Another must have, Another ride or die! This is so gorgeous, kind of similar to Velvet Teddy but not quite. Mehr is described to be a dirty, blue pink. I see the blue undertones but I also see warmth in this shade. So this would look great on all skin tones, with the mixture of cool and warm undertones. On the lips its a beautiful, pink, mauve. The pigmentation is amazing, a little bit goes a long way. It's a matte finish but has such a soft velvet feel.
♡. MAC- Impassioned.
The last MAC lipstick in my top 10 is Impassioned which is a rich pigmented amplified finish.. OMG what a sexy little colour this is. A true deep colour of pink, mixed with coral and red with blue and warm undertones. Impassioned is so fun to wear because it compliments not only your whole make-up, but your skin pale or tan, and your teeth making them appear whiter and brighter because of the blue undertones. It's bold, neon and out there, but so wearable and girly.
♡. PlayBoy Lipstick- Red
I have had this lipstick for some time now, I got it in a playboy make-up gift set. Firstly the packaging-omg cute! The lipstick is super pigmented, creamy glossy and your classic red! I love how it has a slight tint of a pink to it when the light hits it. So pretty!
♡. Max Factor- Marilyn Cabernet.
This is your classic red but with a twist. It's so glamorous, A deep red with a little red glitter shimmer. OMG its so beautiful, so classy and glam! The name is perfect, because it does feel so Marilyn Monroe. So sexy and feels velvety on the lips.
♡. NYX- Narcissus.
The last of my top 10 is of course a nudey pink shade! NYX have the most buttery lipsticks. Narcissus is similar to Maybelline Petal pink but not as flat, has more shine and more pink to it. It's just another gorgeous nudey pink with a glossy finish.
Tuesday, 27 December 2016
December 27, 2016
Best Of Beauty 2016
Hey Everyone and welcome to my best of beauty 2016!! This is a round up of all my holy grail products of 2016 and ones I reached for the most this year. This is all make-up products but I am thinking of doing a post all on the best of beauty body and skincare edition soon.
Primer:
Lancome L.A base Pore Eraser- I discovered this product this year and I use now every time I wear make-up for minimizing pores, blurring out the skin and fine lines and giving a really nice smooth base. I find it's also slightly hydrating not as dry as some pore erasers can be.
Becca Backlight Filtering Primer: This does not fill pores or smooth the skin instead it hydrates and adds such a healthy looking glow to the skin. Basically bringing it to life, removing the dullness and dryness feeding the skin moisture and bringing a healthy glow back to the skin. I have been loving that this year.
Foundation:
Chanel Perfection Lumiere Foundation: I received this for my Birthday 2015 but fell in love with it 2016. This is such a beautiful, luxurious foundation that adds radiance, hydration but yet gives a matte finish. This is long wearing, full coverage but yet natural looking. I always get compliments on my skin when I wear this foundation because it's makes the skin look glowly and glamorous... Well duh its Chanel!
Blush and Highlight:
Becca Blush " FlowerChild":I love this blush so much, the formula is amazing, super creamy and pigmented I mean seriously a little bit goes along way and the way this blush lays on the skin is so pretty. Flowerchild is a rosy pink with warm undertones and a light dusting of a gold shimmer which is so pretty to bring a highlight on the cheeks and a natural glowing from within look.
Milani " Luminoso" Blush: This is one I used alot in 2016. So rich and pigmented and the colour is so pretty. A peachy pink shade with a slight golden shimmer. This colour and the way it lays on the skin makes my skin look a little more youthful and alive.
The Balm Mary Lou Manizer Highlighter: Marylou is my ride or die highlighter but in 2016 I was on a roll wearing this and the next highlighter I am going to mention, I was switching back and forth between the two. Marylou is a stunning vanilla, champagne highlighter that lays so smooth on the skin, blends so nice and is super pigmented.
Becca " Opal" Highlighter: I have had my eye on this for a long time and I finally got it for my Birthday this year and I have been so in love with it. Again super pigmented like all Becca products and so creamy. This highlight gives a slight wet highlight look which is super sexy and looks like you have been taking your vitamins, it gives a healthy sheen to the skin.The colour is an iridescent cool beige sheen with a slight gold.
Eyes:
Palettes, Mascara & Liners:
Maybelline The Nudes Palette: I have just been grabbing this palette the most this year. Its so pigmented for drugstore and I love the shades in the palette. 12 Shades shimmer to matte, warm beige's, bronze, taupe and nudes. Such an easy to use palette..
Naked 2 Palette: My Naked 1 will never leave my side but I have been reaching for 2 this year a lot. This palette is super pigmented of course because its Urban Decay. Gorgeous shades to create smokey effects, dramatic or natural with naked tones, grey, browns, glittery coppers, golds and a blackest black. I've been loving the shades snakebite, tease and chopper.
Victoria's Secret Eye liner: This was in an eye palette I got and I have been none stop using this eye liner. It's super creamy and rich, Super soft and easy to apply but more importantly it stays glued on the waterline all day and night without gathering up and getting gloopy or runny. That to me is the most important thing when it comes to eyeliners because I find that throughout the day most of them just start to disappear or turn gloopy in the tear duct but this Victoria's Secret eyeliner does not move!
L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Volume Mascara: L'Oreal are my favorite mascara's in general and this year I tried The L'Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Volume Mascara and I will never look back. My lashes look so fluffy, lifted and thicker. The mascara glides on without being to wet or dry and it has been designed to not clump or flake. This mascara does what it says, Volumes, conditions and thickens.
Lips:
Lipstick + Lipgloss
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream: I loved these this year, I started up a little collection! They are super affordable but high quality. The name suits them well because they are so soft and creamy even though they are matte. The matte does not dry my lips, or dry during the day they are long lasting, pigmented and creamy. Very comfortable to wear and I love the shades they have!
Maybelline Baby lips Gloss: These are so nice to have in your purse or days when you are not doing alot of make-up and you want something moisturizing and glossy with a little tint. These are super moisturizing and glossy with a sheer tint in all different shades. They also smell really nice and sweet.
MAC lipsticks:I feel the end of this year was the time I fell in love with MAC lipsticks. I have been grabbing a few to start up a collection. I love Velvet Teddy and Ruby Woo at the moment. They are so creamy, soft and pigmented.
Setting Sprays:
Avon Setting Spray:I have been loving this setting spray more than my NYX or Clarins setting sprays. Its super lightweight and fast drying. It is so refreshing and hydrating on the skin because it is infused with Vitamins A, C and E. Most importantly it makes my make-up stay and last longer. You can feel it gripping onto your make-up, it really keeps everything in place and gives my skin a lovely glow.
