Revlon Colourstay Foundation Review | Blogmas 2014

This is one of my favourite foundations, it's really full coverage without looking cakey. I have the oily/combination version and in the shade 220 Natural Beige. This formulation is great but however, it clings to some of the dry patches on my face.

This drys really matte so I never use powder which leaves it feeling quite lightweight and comfortable. The colour selection is also pretty good, I managed to find a shade that matched me pretty easily.

Overall I really like this foundation, it definitely one of my favourites!

http://m.boots.com/mt/www.boots.com/en/Revlon-ColorStay™-Makeup-For-Combination-Oily-Skin_30122/#un_jtt_addtohome_hidden

Anna :)

ELF Little Black Beauty Book- Warm Edition | Blogmas 2014

Today I wanted to talk about this phenomanal little palette by ELF. It has the widest range of different rich warm neutrals varying from matte to metallic. There is also the occasional bright colour in this palette too which is useful every once in a while. 

The pigmentation is probably one of the best I have ever seen for an affordable brand (along with KIKO). And all the shadows are extremely smooth to blend and apply. There are many different tones (gold, bronze, pinks etc) involved in this palette making it very versatile. One of my favorite shades is the bright blue/turquoise. It is so intensely pigmented!

The packaging quality obviously isn't going to be the best of quality but for 48 shadows alone, £8.00 really isn't very expensive for the loveliness of all the shadows. It also has a pretty big mirror which I find almost essential for travelling with.

Some random swatches:

Available here:

http://eyeslipsface.co.uk/en/restofworld/eyeshadow/elf-essential-little-black-beauty-book-eye-edition/invt/89000

Anna :)

John Lewis Frosted Pine Candle | Blogmas 2014

This is one of my favourite Christmas candles. It's one of the most Christmassy  scents that I know of, it smells really authentic and not of chemicals which is always good! 

It says that it burns for 15 hours but I think it burns a little longer ( I had this last year and it lasted me throughout the whole winter time).

Finally I love the packaging style. Two glass containers with gel in between them with different bits of wintery forest plants. Once the candle has finished burning, it can be used as a statement tea light holder.

Available here: 

http://m.johnlewis.com/mt/www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-frosted-pine-gel-candle-medium/p1585567?sku=233837395&kpid=233837395&s_kenid=135d1216-a6ac-0349-82b7-00005de4268d&s_kwcid=404x99526&tmad=c&tmcampid=73&kpid=233837395#page_loaded

Anna :)

KIKO MAKEUP HAUL | Blogmas 2014

Recently, I've been hearing a lot about the makeup brand Kiko and I was desperate to try some products from there. These were the things I ordered.

Colour Shock Long Lasting Eyeshadow- 104 Snappy Brass

OH MY GOD. I literally saw this and freaked out because it was the last one and the colour is so me. It is a very metallic bronze-brassy shade that is so pretty built up and as a wash over the lids. The bleandability is incredible, it glides so smoothly and seamlessly. The long wear is amazing aswel, I have been wearing this for 8 hours a day and it is still as perfect as when I put it on the morning.

Velvet Stick Blush- 04 Cadillac Pink

Another gorgeous product. The pigmentation, bleandability and longwear is amazing and it's really easy to use. The packaging isn't as sleek as the eyeshadow but it's very fun and colourful.

Water Eyeshadow- 208

This is one of the most pigmented shadows I've ever tried. Recently, I've been wearing gold shades a lot more as I think it suits me most. These can be used wet or dry for extra pigmentation.

Automatic Precision Eyeliner and Lipliners - 716 and 502

I really like the concept of these pencils, a twist up pencil with a smudger on the ends. The pigment is very nice aswell. I've also noticed that the packaging is very similar to Mac. 

Eye tech Look Eyeshadow Pigment Pen- 104

This is an extremely weird but easy to use product. At the end there is a pigment which you press the built in applicator into. This isn't the best pigment but I love the ease of use that comes with this product.

Kiss Balm- 103 Pink Grapefruit

This smells amazing and moisturises very well. It's not very pigmented but that is expected from a tinted lipbalm. The packaging is great, it's the same colour of the product so it is easy to find. 

Street Fashion Eyeshadow Palette- 04 Distinctive Riff

The packaging for this feels a little plasticy but the ombré design on the front is nice. The big highlight shade is my favourite, it's so pigmented! I would never really use the green shadow but nevertheless it's still very pigmented. The rose toned shadow is gorgeous, it has gold undertones aswell.

Fierce Spirit Eyes Brush

This was on sale from an old collection so I'm not sure if you can still get it but it is gorgeous. On one end there is a this brush that I would use for eyeliner and on the other there is a stiff eyeshadow brush which I would use for packing on pigment shadows.

Anna :)

Top 5 Affordable Nude Lipsticks | Blogmas 2014

5. Maybelline Colour Sensational- 710 Sultry Sand | £7.19

I love this lipstick formula, it's very creamy and moisturising. It also stays on for quite a long time. However, the colour isn't my favourite, it's a bit too light for me as it is basically the same colour as my skin tone. But I like to use this as a base under other lipsticks.

http://m.boots.com/mt/www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-Colour-Sensational-Lipstick_982712/

ELF Moisturising Lipstick- Party In The Buff | £3.95

The formula is my favorite of the ELF lipsticks because the classic silver lipsticks can be a bit drying. They smell a bit weird but it's not too over whelming. The staying power isn't brilliant but they are so moisturising it doesn't matter.

http://eyeslipsface.co.uk/en/restofworld/lipstick/moisturising-lipstick/invt/82630

3. Maybelline Baby Lips- Peach Kiss

This is the perfect 'your lips but better' shade. The pigmentation isn't incredible but it's great for a tinted lip balm. The smell is incredible, and it moisturises pretty well.

http://m.boots.com/mt/www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-Baby-Lips-Lip-Balm_1365477/?un_jtt_v_color=Peach_Kiss

2. L'Oreal Colour Riche- 237 Sienna | £6.99

This is like the oldest lipstick I own but I believe it's still available. This is my autumn nude because it's so much darker than the others. The formula is extremely creamy and goes on really smooth. It also lasts ages and is pretty moisturising. I'm not too keen on the scent but it's not terrible.

http://m.boots.com/mt/www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Made-For-Me-Naturals-Lipstick_37653/?un_jtt_v_color=_237_Sienna

1. ELF Lipstick- Nostalgic | £1.95

This is my favourite nude ever, because it has a pink undertone. I can't really get away with orange or salmon undertones so this is perfect. The formula can be drying so I always wear a gloss with it but  the staying power is great too. It's also the cheapest one out of them all!

http://eyeslipsface.co.uk/en/restofworld/lipstick/lipstick/invt/7700

Anna :)

Quick and Easy Christmassy Nail Tutorial | Blogmas 2014

I 1. Champneys Nail Polish in Ruby

Apply on all nails except the ring finger

2. Ciate Paint Pot in Ditch The Heels

Apply two coats on ring finger

3. Rimmel Precious Stones in Ruby Crush

Apply on ring finger for an added Christmassy shine

Hope you enjoy this quick tutorial!

Anna :)

The Winter Edit- Body Butters | Blogmas 2014

It's almost Christmas! With the cold weather upon us again dry skin is usually the norm. A winter essential for me is body butters and these are a few of my favourites.

The Body Shop Body Butters- £5-13

These are probably the most famous body butters on the market. They absorb really quickly and moisturise well. The scent selection is amazing aswell. As you can see, I've collected a few over the years!

Left to right- Passion Fruit, Hemp, Pink Grapefruit, Satsuma, Vineyard Peach, Coconut, Cocoa Butter

http://m.thebodyshop.co.uk/h5/products?path=%2Fbath-body-care%2Fbody-butter.aspx

Baylis & Harding Body Butters- £3

This has a slightly thinner consistency than the Body Shop one so it is a little bit easier to apply. I have the 'Moroccan Rose' scent. I don't usually like rose scents but this one is not too overwhelming. I couldn't find a link to the rose one but the one below is the same formulation.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00FG9BFWM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1417468544&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

Clinique Deep Comfort-£25

On the significantly pricier end, there is the gorgeous Clinque Deep Comfort Body Butter. This is the most intensely moisturising body butter that I own, so when my skin needs a major pick me up I'll use this one. The packaging is heavier and bigger than the others giving it a more luxurious feel.

http://m.clinique.co.uk/product/1686/6089/Skin-Care/Hand-Body-Care/Deep-Comfort-Body-Butter

Anna :)