Showing posts with label 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2012. Show all posts

Wednesday, 28 November 2012

How I Look After My Nails.

Hey Guys!
Today I wanted to share with you how I look after my nails and what products I use regularly to keep them looking good.
So apart from the obvious items like nail clippers,nail file ect these are the three products that I use nearly everyday to look after my nails:

- Revlon Calcium Gel Nail Hardener
- Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
- The Body Shop Almond Hand Cream

Once I have filed down my nails to how I like I apply a small amount of the Burt's Bees Cuticle Cream; I really like the smell of this product, I wasn't too sure of it at first; I wasn't really sure what it was supposed to do, however as I have used it often I have noticed that my cuticles are noticeably softer that they previously were, it is super moisturizing and helps make my nails look healthier.

After applying the cuticle cream I will use a coat or two of my Revlon Calcium Nail Gel, this nail polish is designed for weak nails that break easily to make harder and stronger, my nails used to always do this and it was so annoying! Once I started using the calcium nail hardener I noticed the strength in my nails increase, they were not as weak as they were and they didn't chip every five minutes.

The Body Shop Almond Hand Cream I use every morning before I go out; as it is getting colder my hands get a little bit drier than usual, I find that applying this hand cream really smooths and hydrates them a lot; again the almond hand cream smells amazing and a little goes a long way with it so it lasts quiet a while.

I don't really do anything fancy or time consuming; a very easy and efficient process I use to keep my nails looking tip-top as they say!

Hope you guys have a lovely week!

Tori :) x


Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Topshop's Crescent Moon Highlighter Review.

Hey Guys!
Hope you're all doing well; a while back I had a haul and a few people mentioned wanting to try the Topshop Crescent Moon Highlighter so now that I've used it over the past few weeks I thought I'd review the highlighter.
 Ok first of all can I start with the packaging? The packaging is so simple but the stars across it make it feel very Christmasy; which is probably why I like it so much. I like how Topshop are quite simply flawless with the packaging of majority of their products, this highlighter being no exception, it is sleek and lightweight as well as being quite stylish; I wouldn't mind being seen with it in my possession; it's not offensive or off putting in anyway. 
 When I bought Crescent Moon I was slightly sceptical of  whether or not I'd like it; I've tried highlighters in the past but they have been nothing special or too shimmery for my liking. To my pleasant surprise I'm really enjoying using the new Topshop highlighter, I apply using my ring finger and lightly tap across my cheek bones and a very small bit on my brow bone using a thin eye liner brush.
What I like about Crescent Moon is it is very suitable for the A/W period; I think that the gold tones and lightly dusted shimmer adds good definition to the face and brightens up the face more, I've used this pretty much ever since I bought it; I can wear it at school lightly and on a normal weekend build it slightly more if I want to; the only time I wouldn't use a highlighter would be if my face was slightly sore/red as the highlighter would draw more attention to it.
Not exactly a con to the product but something I will they had was a mirror; it would have been the perfect product if there was, however considering that it only cost me £10 and there is a lot of product I cannot complain much.

I think that Crescent Moon would suit most skin types and tones; the product itself if very versatile, day or night; summer or winter, for the price paid I can't complain, I never thought that I would add a highlighter to my everyday make-up routine but I have!

Tori :) x

Sunday, 18 November 2012

MAC Fix+ Review.

Hey Guys!
Hope you've had a lovely week; I wanted to blog earlier in the week but I've been finding it quite hard to take pictures during the week with school and what not; yesterday I had a rather big photo session with products that I want to review so there should be a problem any more!

In September I received MAC's Fix+ for my birthday; I was super excited to try it as I had seen a few review on it saying that it was quite a good product. Fix+ is designed as a water based product of vitamins and minerals; containing a blend of green tea,chamomile, cucumber and sugi to calm the skin, add radiance and finish of make-up.
 I think the first thing to make note of is that Fix+ is not a setting spray; it doesn't make your make-up last for longer; some people may find this happens to them but it isn't the purpose of the product, and I personally haven't found that fix+ makes my make-up last longer.
Fix+ is designed to refresh the skin and give a natural finish to the face, this is something it does do. When I use fix+ I usually apply it before putting my make-up on; to be honest there is not much difference in applying it before or after, I apply before make-up as I have slightly oily skin, I find that applying it before gives the finish of my make-up a dewy finish without looking too oily.
 I have the 100ml bottle which is £13.50, which is probably the con of this product which would make me question whether or not to buy it again; although the Fix+ does as it claims and is indeed a good product I wouldn't find it a necessity for myself, I could live without this product without much fuss, it is nice to have and gives a good finish yes but if I was really bothered I could use a dewy finish foundation which would do the same would it not?
 Overall I do enjoy the MAC Fix+ and will continue to use the bottle I have as there is not reason why I shouldn't; it doesn't break me out or anything along those lines however because of the price I'm not sure if I would buy again, maybe if I had some spare cash lying around to spend then I would; which is possibly what I would recommend to you guys; if you have some spare money and want to try a new product then this would be a good choice to try out.

I hope you liked this review,
Now I am going to go make a nice hot chocolate and do a wee bit of baking!

Tori :) x

Sunday, 11 November 2012

Let Me Tell You You're Star-Sign.

Hey Everyone!
Yesterday it was my friends birthday party and it was really good; before I left to go I got some snaps of my outfit. Now that it gets darker earlier it's hard to get decent lighting grr! But  they didn't come out too bad so that's ok haha.


Shirt - Asos
Jeans - H&M
Heels - River Island
Earrings - River Island

Have a lovely day guys!

Tori :) x

Thursday, 8 November 2012

MUA Shade 1 Blusher Review.

Hey Guys!
This weeks been a bit hectic, I'm back at school now (boo!) and I've been doing coursework and going to opening evenings for schools and what not so I'm extremely tired and can't wait for the weekend.
Recently I went into Superdrug and picked up a blusher from MUA; I've been wanting a light pink blush for a while and I like Illamasqua's Katie, however the price tag is a bit too heavy for me right now, so as a substitute I got this one.
 MUA are known for their inexpensive and to be fair decent quality products as I'm sure many of you have tried something of theirs. This blusher is in Shade 1; not the most interesting name granted however that's not the most important thing. Shade 1 is a light peach/pink toned blusher with flickers of shimmer; I think that the shimmer looks really good in the Summer, and also adds a bit of definition in the Winter, especially if like me you turn ghostly pale in the cold.
 What I like about this blush is it is build able without going to the over the top extremes; that might not make sense..is that even a sentence..me no no? x_x
Nevertheless Shade 1 can be a very subtle flush of light pink; for me this is perfect for school as my school doesn't allow make-up (but I can't abide by that in all honesty) so it is enough to give my pale colouring some life again without being overall noticeable, however can be built upon to a similar shade as Benefit's Coralista; at least I think it does. 
What cons can I find with the blusher? Well I can't particularly say that the blusher has longevity; it does fade easily I find; so if you were to have this blusher then maybe carry on you so you can re-apply during the day.

Being only £1 from Superdrug; I cannot complain in the slightest, the blusher provides good enough quality for what you pay and does the job; if you are low on money then MUA is a good brand to use, and even if you're not I would still recommend their brand and this blusher.

Hope you have a great day guys!

Tori :) x

Sunday, 4 November 2012

An Unexpected Haul.

Hey Guys!
So I wanted to do an OOTD post today, but the weather is poop here in London (Boo!) so instead I thought I'd show you guys a few bits and pieces I've picked up during half term, there are one or two things I've missed though..oops!
 Oversized Geek T-Shirt from Topshop - £18
 Red Tartan Scarf from H&M - £7.99
 Essie's Angora Cardi from Boots - £7.99
 Cream Knit Bobble Hat from H&M - £6.99
 Sleek 'Rouge' Lip Liner from Superdrug for £5.99
Topshop Highlighter in 'Crescent Moon' for £10 
 Small Bronze/Silver/Gold Cross Rings from Topshop for £6.50
Stacked Studded Gold Bracelets from H&M for £4.99
Skull Ring from Kukee for £2.50
Cross Necklace from Kukee for £3.50

So that's my little list of lovely things I've got recently, the only thing I haven't got right now is a winter coat, I can't seem to find one I really like right now, anyone else having that?

Have a great day!

Tori :) 

Wednesday, 31 October 2012

October Favourites.

Hey Guys!
Today's the last day of October, the months are going by so fast..it's not too long till Christmas now haha. This month I haven't been that taken away with much, even still there are a few items that I have been loving!

Urban Decay Naked Palette 2 - Last month I won this baby in Laura's giveaway, I was super excited, and I love it, the neutral shades all pack on a good pigment and are really versatile, my favourites at the moment are Suspect and Snakebite, they good really well with each other.

MAC Ruby Woo - I recently did a review of Ruby Woo here but a quick run down : it is beautiful, haha that's the easiest way to describe it, I've been liking wearing a more bold lip in autumn, so I'm looking forward to continue wearing it.

Revlon Calcium Gel Nail Hardending Polish - A purchase from August that I didn't think about mentioning on my blog for some silly reason, this Revlon product is basically a nail hardening gel, I use it every other day and there has been a noticeable improvement in the strength of my nails.

Real Techniques Setting Brush - A fairly new purchase, this brush is so small and cute, I think it would be perfect for using to highlight cheekbones, but personally I use it to apply blush, which may seem a bit strange, but I like that as it's smaller than a normal blush brush it is more compact to use.

So that's this months favourites, Happy Halloween, hope you guys have fun today, my day will consist of returning to Oxford Street to get the bag I somehow managed to forget down there!

Tori :) x
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Saturday, 27 October 2012

Sugar Skull.




I'm going to be posting more OOTD's via Lookbook, this is what I wore today to Oxford Street..it was freezing cold today..it's time to wrap up warm!

Jumper - Topshop
Jacket - Urban Outfitters
Shoes - Primark
Jeans - H&M
Hat - Topshop.

Thursday, 25 October 2012

MAC Ruby Woo Review.

Hey Guys!
Today I'm back and wanted to do a blog post on my current favourite lipstick Ruby Woo by MAC. Recently I've decided that this autumn/winter I want to try to pull off bolder lip colours, Ruby Woo is one of these colours and I have been loving it!
 Ruby Woo is a true red matte MAC lipstick, which means that it will contain more pigment but not give off a shine, some people say that matte lipsticks are harder to apply as they are more dry, I find that lip balm before applying my lipsticks always works and especially in the case of a matte lipstick, the smoothness of the lip balm defuses the dryness making it easy to apply to the lips. Ruby Woo is a true red, there is no doubt about that, I really like how the red tones are bold but not too in your face (although pictures of me wearing it may say differently,haha)
I really like to wear Ruby Woo to spice up an outfit, if i'm looking slightly plain in clothes I like to wear this red lipstick to brighten up the outfit, I think that Ruby Woo is quite versatile in its wearability, however as it is a red I wouldn't personally pair it with an outfit that is very bold and I keep my make-up a little more toned down so that the colours do not clash, sometimes when you see people wearing a bold outfit with bold blusher and red lipstick you don't know where to look because there's so much going on, if you know what I mean.
(le picture of me wearing Ruby Woo)

As with any lipstick I have to reapply during the day, which is no hassle to be honest, but I find that I am more conscience on topping it up as if the fading of the lipstick is uneven it can look a bit ridiculous! What I love about red lipsticks, in particular Ruby Woo is that it would suit everyone, so I would definitely recommend Ruby Woo to anyone, something I would suggest but some of you may know already is if you do have/purchase Ruby Woo or any red lipstick for that matter pick up a red lip liner too, it can be a high street one, I bought Sleek's Rouge for myself because it was cheaper and seems good quality, the only reason I would highly suggest a lip liner is because red lipsticks tend to bleed out, the lip liner will help this not happen, so in the long run it is worth it.

Overall I really love this lipstick, I would repurchase the £13.50 lipstick again from MAC, it is truly the perfect red, lasts a decent amount of time and will be a really good lipstick shade to have in the pot for this season.

Hope you guys enjoyed this post!

Tori :) x

Thursday, 6 September 2012

Birthday Outfit.

Hey Guys!
Some of you may or may not know that yesterday was my birthday! It was a really great day, from presents to being taken to the Harry Potter Studios to eating my home-made cake from my mum, I rarely do OOTD's but thought I would do one because I completely love the shirt that I'm wearing haha!
Shirt - Topshop
Leggings - H&M
Shoes - Doc Martens

Quick Update on life: I got the results from the GSCE's I took earlier this year, I got an A* in RE and A's in English,Geography and Science which I'm amazingly proud of! I came home today to find that the Canon I purchased came which I'm super excited about! Lastly I am now on Instagram, you can follow me my username is perf_chemistry and feel free to send me your names to follow! :)

Have a lovely day!

Tori :) x

Sunday, 2 September 2012

How I Deal With Spots.

Hey Guys!
Recently I've been noticing that I've had quite clear-ish better skin and I am so happy about it right now because to be honest it makes me feel more confident knowing that my skin is clearer. So with this newly found experience I am having I thought I would share the products I use, as well as a few tips and tricks on how I deal with spots and hopefully it will be helpful to some of you to take away with you!
Products I use to deal with spots:
Cetaphil Miracle Skin Cleanser *face wash*
Origins A Perfect World Moisturiser
Soap and Glory Flake Away
Good Things Deep Pore Cleanser *toner*
Good Things Face Mask
Duac Gel.
Cetaphil:
This has been by far the best face wash I've used, usually after a while my skin gets used to a face wash and I have to change to a new one but I've been using this for quite a bit now and it still does a fantastic job at keeping the skin clean and clear.

Soap and Glory Flake Away:
This may seem a bit odd to add in a spot post but I find that ex-foliating my face lightly with this once or twice a week clears dead skin which means the skin looks more fresh and away as well as being rid of dead bacteria infested skin.
Good Things Face Mask:
I use this once or twice a week to give my skin an almost deep cleanse I guess is the best way to describe it. Not only does this face mask smell devine but it also makes the skin feel soothed and you only have to apply a thin layer which equals more product for me!

Good Things Cleanser:
I'm not really going to say much about this product since I've reviewed it already (which you can read here) but it is amazing and really does the job well.
Origins Perfect World:
I use this twice a day after washing my face, it is a antioxidant moisturiser meaning it takes out the impurities in the skin which helps keep it clear.

Duac Gel:
The product I have used for the longest time (nearly three years) you can't buy it over the counter but if you really suffer from spots/acne I would 100% recommend this prescribed product, since using it I have noticed that 99% of the time any spots I do get are not angry aggressive spots which this gel helps prevent.

Tori's Tips and Tricks
- Wash your face twice a day, morning and night to cleanse skin and also to remove any left over make-up a baby wipe or any other product you use to take of your make-up has left remaining.

- When using face wash remove with a cloth not hands, it's more hygienic, gets into all the nooks and crannies and are very useful *they sell packs of 3 for £1.50 in Primark if I am not mistaken.*

- Use a face mask once/twice a week so your skin can have a really good cleanse and detox from anything on your face.

- Ex-foliate your face once/twice a week to remove dead skin, as the skin and bacteria really does build up quickly and you'll notice your skin is dirtier when it hasn't been ex-foliated!

- If you really feel you are suffering from bad skin or don't feel comfortable do not hesitate to go see your GP about gel formulations you can receive to help.

-A obvious tip, try your best to not pop them! It will just make it worse!

- Keep to some sort of routine as best you can, so you will get used to it.

- If you feel a product isn't working for you or isn't affective for you any more, don't worry just change the product, I find that often happened to me with face wash's, I figure *please correct me if I am wrong* that sometimes the skin adapts to the ingredients in the product that help your skin, almost mutation in a way so then it is no longer effective and does not do that specific field in which you wanted it to help with!

I hope this helped people, just to point out as well that I am not qualified in this sort of profession,all that I have said if from personal experience as it is all I can really comment on, but if you have any question feel free to ask in the comments or tweet/email me and I will answer as best I can! 

Tori :) x


Sunday, 26 August 2012

Good Things Deep Pore Anti Blemish Cleanser.

Hey Guys!
Today I am going to be reviewing one of two new skincare product that I have been trying from a brand called Good Things, this product is a deep pore anti blemish cleanser, so is the perfect targeting cleanser on the market as it address' two main skin problems that women have.
Firstly I will tell you a wee bit about the brand as some of you may not know much. The Good Things has been developed by beauty writer Alice Hart-Davis which is designed to make the most of young skin with the usage of super fruit boosters in a gentle formula which all skin types will respond well to. As well as being super efficient and cost friendly, ALL Good Things products are free from mineral oils and other pertrochemicals, parabens, sodium lauryl sulphates which are chemicals that can damage the skin and affect the body. Not only this but all products are cruelty free and have not been tested on animals!

The Good Things Cleanser contains two super fruit's Fig which is rich in moisturing properties aswell as vitamin B6 and calcium.The second main superfruit is Wild Strawberry which contain Vitamin C and antioxidant minerals. Although these two super fruits are the main ones in the cleanser, it also contains willow bark and licorice extract which helps fight bacteria keeping skins cleansed. 
The first thing that I liked about this product was the packaging, it is sweet and simple, but has a subtle spiralled fruit design which stands out amongst the other skincare products on the shelf making it instantly recognisable. Being a product containing super fruits of course it is going to smell fruity, but rest assured it is not a sickly sweet smell like many fruit scented candles (if you know what I mean!) it is not a very subtle smell but is nicely enriching to your nose buds.

The product claims that it is a two in one cleanser to unclog pores and remove excess sebum without striping away natural oils within the skin, not only this but it claims to take off make-up and soften the skin, but does it live up to the self made hype?

The simplest way to say it, yes. I use the Good Things Cleanser at night (you can use it both morning and night, I just choose to use it only at night) simply using a cotton pad with a small amount of product and apply it to the face, mainly focusing on the areas where I am prone to spots, I let the liquid formulation sink into the skin for a few minutes before continuing my skincare regime. I can safely say I have noticed a difference, my skin looks fresher and feels softer that before using the cleanser, also I have noticed that I have not broken out since using this product and it seems to really live up to what it says on the bottle.

I would defiantly recommend this cleanser as it lives up to expectations and really makes a difference to the look of the skin. It can be found in Boots, Sainsbury's and Superdrug for the affordable price of £4.99 (or if you go into Boots in the near future you can get it for £3.33!) and you can visit the Good Things website to see for yourself all of the information here!

Have a lovely day!

Tori :) x

Thursday, 16 August 2012

MAC Fanfare Lipstick Review.

Hey Guys!
Today's review is going to be on a MAC lipstick called 'Fanfare' this lipstick was my first lipstick from MAC that I got *I think..maybe my memory has gone to coo-coo land though!* but for some reason I've been neglecting it..until recently when I wore it on a whim and remember now why I like this lipstick so much.
Fanfare is a lovely deep pink lipstick with slight hints on yellow undertones. Being a cream sheen finish the lipstick is prone to give moisture, high pigmentation and shine, I can definitely say that all these three boxes are ticked, when I apply Fanfare and rub my lips together they feel moisturised..almost like a lip balm but not to as much extent of one. As for the pigmentation this bad boy is packed with it, I only have to apply one coat of this for my average everyday wear which is good as it means more lipstick for me! The shine of Fanfare is not too overpowering, not enough to look like a lip gloss but enough to catch light and bounce it's shine off which to my surprise is quite flattering on.
As for how wearable this lipstick is, I would have so say it does a excellent job of being versatile, I think Fanfare looks good paired with a gold/brown smokey eye, something else I would say about Fanfare is because it is a pink toned lipstick it is more wearable in the Spring/Summer months, however saying this due to it's more deep colouring I wouldn't write it off for the colder months. Fanfare wears well, a good few hours before I usually re-apply, lately I have been wearing the lipstick with a nude lip liner and find that the pink stays on better with it under. Something I like about this lipstick in particular is how build-able it is, it can be used to create a lovely mid-deep pink lip or be built upon to make a bolder deep pink lip.
Packaging wise, it is the standard MAC black packaging which is very familiar to every blogger I'm sure, therefore I find no faults in the slender and simple packaging, it is very appealing to all people I find. Priced at £14 for Fanfare, or in fact any MAC lipstick this is a decent price for a high end brand, when compared to Nars lipsticks priced at £17.50 a go, even though there is not much difference the saying 'Every penny counts' comes to mind!
Overall I love this lipstick, I can't quite believe that I neglected it as there is nothing wrong with it at all...oh well all is good now. If you are on the slightly paler end of the skin tone scale or have green eyes I would recommend you check this out as it compliments very nicely, saying that I can't see this lipstick looking particularly unflattering on anyone to be honest, I find no faults in Fanfare and I am happy that I got this lipstick!

Have a lovely week, and if you haven't enter my give away then do so here there is not long left now to enter!

Tori :) x

Monday, 13 August 2012

Nars Sheer Matte Foundation Review.

Hey Guys!
Today I thought I would review a new favourite of mine, to think only a month or two ago I bought the Wake Me Up foundation, which I loved *and I would have reviewed but I think there is enough to get the gist that it is a good one* to now having a new favourite which my mum kindly gave me after not using it very much.
 Nars Sheer Matte is the sister to Nars Sheer Glow which has been given great reviews, the main obvious difference is that this foundation has a matte finish. 'This foundation is an oil-free and has a soft matte finish with build-able coverage that controls shine throughout the day whilst evening the skin tone ' is the quotation of Sheer Matte from the Nars website, it also claims to be usable for normal-oily skin and contain powerful anti-oxidants against damaging free radicals and has turmeric extract to improve the skin's radiance and tone.
 The first thing I like about this product is the packaging, Nars is well known for it's sleek and clean packaging which comes very appealing to a customer as it is in no way offensive or off putting, I also like how lightweight the foundation packaging is, it feels like you are holding nothing compared to other foundations I have come across, however a down side to the packaging is that it does not include a pump, therefore meaning you have to buy it separately. 
 As for it's wear, I am extremely pleased with Nars Sheer Matte, with a range of 20 shades to be matched with, I am positive that Gobi was a perfect match as it is as near to my actually complexion as I have found, I use my RT Buffing Brush as always to apply my liquid foundation and find it does a wonderful job of blending it well into the skin. I like that I do not need to apply too much foundation to my face as it gives a lovely medium coverage with just a small amount without looking cakey or false, I have also noticed that it pairs much better with my Bobbi Brown Corrector. The finish of this foundation is wonderful, quite perfect for me at the moment, as I like a good coverage with a natural glow to come with it, and this foundation has ticked that box, throughout the day I am left with a good even coverage as well as a hint of glow which looks natural without being too shiny or add too my more oily skin type.
The only things I can come to dislike about this foundation is not a surprise I'm sure, Nars price tag for this little beauty is £29.50 a go, not to mention the extra £3.00 for the foundation pump which I have yet to buy. This price tag puts me off it, once it is out of use/finished I'm not sure I will be purchasing it again as it is such a crunch, however being probably the best foundation I have tried yet in my make-up loving life will I give it up? To be honest I think when the time comes if I have the money to spare it will be mine once again!

Overall this is a positive review on the Nars Sheer Matte Foundation, the coverage, longevity and perfect match for me make this an absolute winner make-up wish..just not price wise!

Hope you enjoyed this post, and there are only 6 days left to enter my giveaway which you can find here!

Tori :) x

Friday, 10 August 2012

Clinque Bottom Lash Mascara-Is it really that good?

Hey Guys!
Today I will be review the Clinque Bottom Lash Mascara, which in all honesty I don't believe is as good as it is made out to be unfortunately. 
 This is the new-ish Clinque Bottom Lash Mascara in Black, with a extremely small brush to make it easier to apply to your bottom lash's, Clinque claims that mascara's formula is long lasting and defining whilst the Boot's website claims it is 'Small by design, so bottom lash's show off. Big time.' I can't honestly say this is all too true..I know that it is one of Clinque's best sellers and quite a few people have raved about this,but I don't see anything special about it expect the concept.
 Firstly the packaging is 'ok' it very much fits in with the Clinque packaging, however for me it is not very appealing, likely because the brand is not targeted to my age grouping therefore is some what irrelevant, to be brutal honest I find the packaging reminding me of something I would be likely to find in my Grannie's make-up bag, but each to there own, I knew this product was raved about some what and wanted to try it therefore overlooked my feelings for the packaging and buy it.
 When applying the mascara, the wand picks up far too much product to be used solely on the bottom lash's, therefore I find myself at a bit of a loss, when applying only on the bottom lash's it comes off very thick and obvious... I can't really say too much good on the product, it is average at best. When very carefully applied,(let me point out I feel I have to be more careful applying this mascara designed for bottom lash's on that if I were using my everyday normal brushed mascara) once any harsh lash colouring and bits of clumping are tidied up the end result is nice, not amazing but nice, it does admittedly open the eyes more however considering the efforts to get the overall look I can't say that it was much worth it.
It is not the worse mascara in the world, when used on both top and bottom the look is nice, when applied to the top lash's they are long and darker however because the brush is smaller it does take slightly longer. For £11 this mascara is not really worth the money...My normal mascara is cheaper than this and does a better job that this mascara as it does not live up to any hype created by it and I think is disappointing for a higher end brand to sell this item when the main purpose of it is to use for bottom lash's which can't be done easily. 

Overall this mascara is 'ok' not too good, more on the bad side in my opinion, I will not be buying it again unfortunately as I feel it is not worth the money, I will however continue to use it as I did not pay £11 for nothing! I like the concept of a small wand for a bottom lash mascara, I just find the wand picks up too much product which makes applying to bottom lash's a hassle.

I hope this review was helpful to people, remember to enter my give away if you haven't already here!

Tori :) x 



Friday, 3 August 2012

MAC Blushbaby Review.

Hey Guys!
Today I have a little review for you on one of my favourite blushers. A considerable under rated MAC blusher that I have found to be extremely versatile for myself is called 'Blushbaby'.
 Blushbaby is a warm mocha toned blush with a sheer tone finish, this means that it gives a healthy glow to the skin with a gentle flush of colour, I give it preps the blush that can also be used as contour has this description down to a t, it is amazingly build able but looks best gentle as it gives colour and definition to the face without being too overpoweringly obvious.  
 One of the things I love about this blusher is it's versatility, I can use it with my Real Techniques Contour Brush and apply lightly as a contour or I can use my Elf Blush Brush and give a coloured definition on my cheekbones. As for how long it last's I can't say it does as amazingly as some of my other favourite blushers, however it does not last any less than the average blusher and fairly should not be frowned apon.
 I would certainly recommend this blusher to someone of a pale completion as nicely contrasts the pale coloured skin giving a more radiant tone, saying this I do not think that this blush wouldn't suit anyone as a blusher or as a contour colour.  
Overall I am very impressed with this blusher and am pleased I have it in my collection, I would definitely repurchase if it ever came to the day that I finished it (I doubt I will ever finish any blusher, there's too much!) It is easily wearable and versatile in usage making it almost a two in one haha!

Hope you have a lovely day!

Tori :) x 


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