Recent Hair & Makeup Looks

I recently purchased a new camera for better quality pictures and to film for Youtube. I haven't got round to making a video yet as I am still trying to master the camera itself and the set up and lighting, however I have been taking lots of photos of the makeup looks I have created on myself and my clients. I am so pleased to finally be able to take pictures that really capture the work and effort that goes into eye makeup in particular. 

 If you know me you will know I love a night out and almost every time I go out I will try something new with my makeup, wether its a new take on a smokey eye or a different shade of lipstick - getting ready is probably one of the highlights of my night. Below I have put together some looks from my most recent outings. 

Girly makeup and bouncy hair.

On this occasion I went for quite a soft look using various shades of pink and purple on my eyes and really blending them out, using these colours made my eyes look blue where as they are usually green. For my lips I stuck with the theme and wore a pinky-nude lipstick to match my pink outfit and as always I contoured and highlighted my face for a more defined look. 

To create this big bouncy hair I straightened small sections of my hair and put in sleep-in rollers one-by-one while my hair was hot and left them to set for around 5 hours before removing them. Doing this gives my hair lots of volume and shape and is an alternative for my usual curly-do.

Bronze vibes and curls. 

Okay, so I don't always create a new look, sometimes I decide to go out last minute (this happens a lot) and I go for my trusty go-to bronze smokey eye, I've worn this like 1000 times but on this occasion I joined my eyeliner at the inner corners, kind of Arabic style. On my lips I wore my absolute favourite lip combo, which I have mentioned countless times on this blog... MAC 'Pink Treat' cremestick liner and 'Merh' lipstick. 

For my hair I simply curled small sections with GHD straighteners, I then tied up the top section of my hair with a bobble to create that half up/half down Ariana Grande look. 

Would you like to see these looks featured on my upcoming YouTube tutorials? Let me know what you want to see.

Thank you for reading!

x

What Rihannas Wearing

Rihanna has been showing off her girly side lately, firstly the Grammys princess dress and now she's giving Barbie a run for her money in this head-to-toe pink ensemble. It seems she can't get enough of pink - I know the feeling.       

These pictures surfaced on my Instagram feed last week and I have to say this has got to be my favourite celebrity look of the month, forget Kims hair! Rihanna was papped in New York City as she made her way to the studio of 'Good Morning America' where she was making a guest appearance to promote her new movie 'Home'.

Rihanna was wearing a baby pink jumpsuit with an oversized jacket to match and a glamorous fur stole, fresh from the Pascal Millet fall '15 catwalk. She finished off the all-pink attire with Holly Fullton x Christian Louboutin suede pumps and understated jewellery by Jennifer Fisher. 

Rihanna has been seen with many different and unusual hairstyles through out her career but lately she has been opting for a more natural look, which I have to say is my favourite. For her makeup she went with a subtle look, leaving her outfit do the talking. She wore a neutral smokey eye and a nude/pink lip with a pop of colour on her cheeks. 

Overall Rihanna gets a 10/10 from me!

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Exciting News!

I am excited to say that in the next couple of weeks I will be posting my first official Youtube makeup tutorial. I've been considering the idea for a while but after having many requests for video tutorials lately, I am finally going ahead with it. You may have already seen some short videos in my previous posts and on my Instagram but you can expect to see full length videos in which you will see all my techniques, tips and tricks. I can't say exactly when my first video will be up as I have a new camera which I need to learn how to work and also I will have to edit the video prior to posting it, but I'm planning on recording one of my 'go-to' makeup looks for a night out. I have so many ideas lined up but if there is anything in particular you would like to see on my Youtube channel please let me know and I will take it in to consideration.

So make sure to keep your eyes peeled for my first video and of course I will be posting on my blog as usual.

 I'm planning on recreating this look for my first video makeup tutorial. 

In this picture I am wearing one of my 'go-to' makeup looks for a night out - bronze eyeshadow and a nude lip is my favourite!

March Makeup Wish List & Product Update

After splashing out on lots of new makeup last month I've been trying my hardest to be sensible and stay away from makeup counters and internet shopping but of course that doesn't mean I haven't been thinking about new makeup every day and night. So below I have put together a list of all the beauty products I've been lusting over and will hopefully be getting my hands on soon! 

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray - This is a product I have wanted for such a long time but I have always forgot to purchase because its not a necessity. This 'best seller' product by Urban Decay is designed to set your makeup after application. You simply spritz on the light weight formula and it claims to set your makeup and keep it looking 'just-applied' with out melting, fading or settling into fine lines. As far as I know this product works and has great reviews but I need to find out for myself, this could be a life saver! 

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Pencil 'Yeyo' - I'm in need of a white eyeliner to use in my waterline, I recently purchased MAC Technakohl Liner in the colour 'Snowed In' for this but unfortunately it doesn't work; its not pigmented enough to use in my waterline and I wouldn't recommend it for anything else. On the other hand I have been very impressed with my Urban Decay 24/7 pencil in 'Perversion' this is the black eye liner I use in my waterline, its super pigmented, long lasting and easy to use. 'Yeyo' is the same product but in white, I would like to try this and hopefully find that its just as impressive as 'Perversion'.  

Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder - I have owned Bobbi Brown makeup in the past but I have never really looked in to the brand and their products, however I have heard lots of great reviews especially about their bronzers. When I have bought bronzer in the past I have always gone for MAC but I have never been really happy with the colour match and the overall finished looked of the product. I plan to purchase a Bobbi Brown bronzing powder and then hopefully try some more products from the collection, their 'Shimmer Bricks' also look gorgeous. 

MAC Lip Pencil 'Whirl' - If you love makeup as much as me I'm sure you will have heard of this product! 'Whirl' is apparantley the lip pencil used by Kylie Jenner - or at least the lip pencil most people are using to recreate those famous Kylie lips. If you read my blog you will know I love 'Pink Treat' Cremestick Liner by MAC (which I've ran out of again) but lip liner is a makeup must-have for me now and I want to start collecting them beginning with the very popular 'Whirl' then 'Spice' then 'Brick'... The list goes on!

Tom Ford Eye Color Quad 'Cognac Sable' - Tom Ford makeup is so beautiful and luxurious, I want it all - but it comes with a price, a very expensive one! Since buying my Tom Ford lipstick and loving it, Im dying to buy more and the eye shadow quads look to die for. I especially like the look of the palette named 'Cognac Sable' which consists of gold, bronze and deep brown shades which are my favourite colours to use on my eyes. 

Zoeva Makeup Brushes - Since last year I have been seeing Zoeva makeup brushes being used by some of my favourite youtubers in their makeup tutorials. There are lots of different and unique brushes in the collection and there is also a selection of brush sets to choose from. I think I am in need of some new eye brushes so I may purchase a few of their single brushes to try out before I purchase one of their sets which is what I really want. 

Product Update 

As I mentioned in my previous post 'Recent Beauty & Makeup Haul' I recently purchased MAC In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara. I got talked in to buying this because at the time it sounded impressive and for me the most important thing in mascara is that it doesn't smudge under my eyes through out the day so when I got told that it was 'smudge proof' I had to try it. Since then I have found that it is not smudge proof and also it doesn't really benefit my lashes in anyway at all, I'm not impressed in the slightest. I got told that if I'm not happy with the product I can take it back for a refund and I will be doing just that because for me it was a complete waste of money and I would not recommend it to anyone. 

Black Lace & Leather

I created another look similar to this one in my previous post. This look reminds me of something Kylie Jenner or Khloe Kardashian would wear. I would say its a girly look with an edge and is the perfect casual-but-dressy look to wear shopping or for a day trip... preferably not in the winter. I'm loving distressed denim shorts and will definitely be purchasing a pair when the weather starts heating up. To finish off the look I added a leather jacket, which I think is a must have in every girls wardrobe because they just never go out of fashion 

jacket - Burberry

vest - Carolina Herrera 

shorts - One Teaspoon 

heels - Chinese Laundry 

bag - YSL 

Khaki & Kasual

I'm obsessed with this outfit I created, which includes trends I'm loving at the moment such as khaki, distressed denim and gladiator style sandals/boots. I also love the bomber jacket - khaki is everywhere at the moment, I think it's a great alternative for black. 

jacket - Topshop

vest - Carolina Herrera 

shorts - Levis (custom)

heels - unknown

bag - Saint Laurent

Recent Makeup Look: Purple/Glitter Eyes, Tom Ford Lipstick & Contouring

Last week, once again I spent my evening practising my makeup techniques and found myself creating this gorgeous purple smokey eye, this has to be one of my favourite looks I have created on my self - so much so that I have already recreated it since and wore it for a night out last Saturday. 

step by step tutorial.

eyes

• As always I began with a fresh face, I like to start with my eye makeup because if there is any fall out from eyeshadow or glitter I can easily wipe it away with a facial wipe and not have to worry about reapplying foundation and concealer. 
• The next step is to apply my eye primer, as usual I used MAC 'Painterly' Paintpot. 
• I then applied MAC 'Tan' pigment with a flat concealer brush on my eyelids as the base colour. I spritzed the brush with MAC Fix + for a more intense colour. This is my favourite and most used pigment, it looks great with all eye colours. 
• To create some shape and definition I took MAC 'Push The Edge' pigment (limited edition 'Nocturnal' collection '14) on a pencil brush and applied it to the outer 'v' of my eyes, I then blended it out ever so slightly with a fluffy brush because I wanted to keep the darkest colour in the outer corners only .
•  Using a small crease brush I added MAC 'Plum Dressing' Eyeshadow to the creases of my eyes. I started from the outer corners, fading the colour out towards the inner corners. The purple shades I used really made my green eyes pop. 
• For the transition colour I used MAC 'Sushi Flower' Eyeshadow with a fluffy bending brush.
• The next step is to apply the glitter. I wanted to buy a MAC 'Reflects' glitter but instead of paying £17.00 I found a similar iridescent glitter in my nail kit, its pretty much the same consistency as my other MAC glitters and is safe to use as eye makeup. To apply I dabbed some fixing gel on top of the base colour 'Tan' and then lightly dusted on the glitter with a fluffy brush.
• As usual I added a winged liner, I used my favourite MAC 'Liquidlast' Eyeliner for that. 
• In my waterline I used Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in the colour 'Perversion', which is super black and long lasting.
• For my lower lash line I used 'Push The Edge' in the outer corners and 'Plum Dressing' towards the inner corners. 
• To highlight my brow bones I used MAC 'Vanilla' pigment, I wanted to use a product that didn't have a lot of shimmer because I didn't want a shimmer/glitter overload. 
• For my inner corner highlight I used MAC 'Gleam' eyeshadow which is a pinky/pearly colour.
• I coated my eyelashes with MAC In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara before adding Eyelure '107' false lashes.
• As always I filled in my brows with HD Brows Pro Eye & Brow Palette using the 'Rich Brown' shade. I do not fill in my brows until after my face routine. 

face

• firstly I cleaned up any eyeshadow/glitter fall out with a facial wipe, I then used MAC Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Illuminating Base to moisturise.
• Seen as though I would wear this makeup for a night out or special occasion I decided to use my BH Cosmetics Camouflage and Concealer palette to contour instead of using a foundation. I used a lighter concealer to highlight and conceal under my eyes, I made an upside down triangle shape using a flat foundation brush, I then applied the same colour on the centre of my forehead, on my chin and down the centre of my nose.
•  To contour and create shadow I applied the darkest concealer at the hollow of my cheekbones, temples, hairline, jawline and either side of my nose and chin. I applied this with a smaller pointed foundation brush. 
• To help with blending I dabbed a small amount of concealer which is close to my skin tone to the places where I haven't highlighted or contoured such as my cheeks, this is optional.
• To finish I used a damp beauty blender to blend the highlighted and contoured areas together, I do this in a dabbing/patting motion to avoid moving the colours to much and losing the effect. 
• To set the contour/highlight and take away any unwanted shine I dusted on MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Powder 'Medium Plus'.
• I then used the bronzer in the Charlotte Tilbury 'Filmstar Bronze & Sculpt' palette to further sculpt and define my cheekbones and used the highlighter on the top of my cheekbones for a glow. 
• For blusher I opted for MAC 'Fleur Power' Powder Blush.

 lips 

• Firstly I lined my lips with my absolute favourite lip liner which is MAC 'Pink Treat' Cremestick Liner. I always draw over my lips slightly and then colour them in with the liner. 
• I then applied Tom Ford 'Indian Rose' which is a gorgeous neutral pink colour which has a slight glossy sheen. 

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Celeb February Fashion Round Up

This month has seen some of our favourite celebrities killing it on the fashion front. Social media and television has been floor length dresses and sparkles galore with it being red carpet season and I just can't get enough! 

Below I have put together my favourite february looks, from the red carpet to magazine shoots to celebrities on the street! 

I can't write a february fashion post and not mention Kim Kardashian in this Jean Paul Gaultier gown at the Grammys. At first glance I fell in love, Kim looked as glamorous as ever in the heavily embellished silver and gold belted coat-come-dress. However after watching E!'s Fashion Police, stylist Brad Goreski pointed out that Kim's dress should have been tailored to fit her, as we can see on the runway, the models sleeves finish neatly at her wrists whereas on Kim the sleeves are way too long covering her hands, and the same goes for the length of the dress. I hate to fault the outfit but I couldn't help but agree with Brad and I think the fit distracts from what could be a flawless look. On the other hand I love her new hair, this is sure to be another trend set by Kim and as always her makeup is on point, I don't think anyone could ever fault Kims makeup.

And I'm not finished with Kim yet...At the RocNation Pre-Grammy brunch Kim showcased her short wavy hair for the first time and wore a Balmain midriff baring two-piece with Balmain and Lanvin statement gold jewellery. Kim reminded me of an Egyptian princess in this outfit, she looked very striking in red; a colour we don't often see her in - in fact we don't often see her wearing bright colours at all. 

At the GQ and Georgio Armani Grammys after party Kims sisters did not disappoint. 

Khloe, Kendall and Kylie attended the party together and as always they left a lasting impression on us all. The three sisters all looked stunning, super model Kendall looked chic in a lace Elie Saab dress with plunging neck line but its Kylie and Khloes dresses that really caught my eye. 

Kylie is always giving us something to talk about; her lips, hair, boyfriend and this dress! This figure hugging number with unique cut out detail is by designer Steven Khalil. This is a very mature and classy look from Kylie who is only 17, the floor length dress really emphasized and showed off her curvaceous physique. The sparkling ivory dress had sheer detail which seems to be a trend on the red carpet at the moment. She wore this with muted accessories which was a good choice but I must point out the gold trim on her clutch bothers me, it should have been silver. Her makeup was perfect as usual; simple but effective. I must say I'm not crazy about her wavy, lifeless hair, this is a hairstyle Beyonce has been seen wearing on the red carpet but I just don't think its for the occasion, a sleek and more 'done' hairstyle would really finish this look off nicely. 

I think Khloe is slowly turning into everyones favourite Kardashian. Khloes look has really evolved over the past year and she just keeps getting better and better. This has got to be my favourite look from the entire Grammys weekend, I can't criticise her at all, I love everything about this look; the pop of colour on her lips and she is sporting my current favourite slick back hairstyle. The dress, by Constantina & Louise displays Khloes long toned legs and insane curves. The gown entails a long trail, a plunging neckline and thigh high split - so a lot of skin was on show but Khloe didn't fail to look elegant and classy. 

Nicki Minaj has came a long way from her 2012 Grammys appearance - and thank God for that! Finally Nicki has ditched the bubblegum pink lipstick and crazy wigs and opted for the sophisticated look and whats more sophisticated than a Tom Ford dress? My only criticism is that tattoo on her arm - tattoos and red carpets do not go together! 

Fashionista Gwen Stefani went for a different approach and wore a jumpsuit by Atelier Versace for the red carpet. She let the unique jumpsuit do the talking and opted for minimal makeup and her hair was swept back in a quiff. 

Moving on from the Grammys, lets take a moment to appreciate Rosie Huntington-Whitely at the Tom Ford Fashion Show in Los Angeles. The british model looked like a golden goddess as she donned head-to-toe Tom Ford in a backless chain dress and signature TF sandals. 

 Its not a Rose Beautique fashion post without mentioning my ultimate style icon Jennifer Lopez! J.Lo along with other guests payed homage to Tom Fords designs and she looked every inch the diva in a TF Fall '14 black lace and crystal embellished dress and TF Spring '11 over-the -knee fish net boots. The detail in this dress is incredible, I can't even begin to imagine whats on the price tag. I love this look, at first I was unsure on the dress/boots combination but as usual J.Lo pulls it off like no other. She finished off the look with a sleek high pony tail and a natural bronze glow.

Last night lots of celebrities attended the Oscars including this beautiful lady Chrissy Teigen, wife of John Legend. Chrissy has been rocking the red carpet recently but this is my favourite look of hers and my favourite look of the night,  I think she stole the show in this ice blue ensemble by the talented Zuhair Murad whose designs have also been worn by Ciara, Chanel Iman and Sofia Vergara. 

She's done it again! Jennifer Lopez pulled off two incredible dresses last night but her second look was my favourite. J.Lo continued her fashion reign as she slipped out of her Elie Saab Oscar dress in exchange for another fabulous design by Zuhair Murad to attend the Vanity Fair After Party. The look was complete with Jimmy Choos and a white fur shawl which was draped around her waist. J.Lo somehow manages to top her last look every time, I can't wait to see what she wears next!

Now for something a little different. Rihanna graced the cover of Harpers Bazaar magazine for their March issue, in her photoshoot she wore a slinky gold Balmain jumpsuit designed by Oliver Rousteing teamed with Giuseppe Zanotti sandals and gold jewellery. 

In the above picture we see Kendall Jenner and Chrissy Teigen both rocking the same $19,900 Saint Laurent fur coat with leather sleeves. Kendall wears the coat in a sophisticated way with leather trousers and heels where as Chrissy dresses the coat down with distressed jeans, a beanie hat and boots. Both of the girls pulled off the fur/leather combination but I prefer Kendalls glamorous interpretation of the coat. 

Khloe looked breath taking in a crisp white Mulger blouse and Tuxedo pants, to match she wore white Gianvito Rossi pumps and a Chanel clutch. The look was complete with big loose curls and bronze girly makeup. 

This has got to be one of my all time favourite Kim looks. She was papped wearing a white Calvin Klein two-piece, a staple in her wardrobe. Resting on her shoulders was a beautiful dusky pink Givenchy coat with fur collar and textured sleeves. Kim wore delicate Manolo Blahnik heels and her new short hair was sleek and straight. 

Kim looks just as glamorous on a day time as she does at a red carpet event. In this picture she is wearing a Lanvin coat and dress with Christina Louboutin heels that look as if they were made to match. 

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Recent Beauty & Makeup Haul

Recently I have bought some makeup and beauty products which are all very new and exciting to me. I have been trying most of these products out over the past few weeks but some I have just bought today that I want to include in this post whilst they are new and fresh on my mind!  

MAC Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Illuminating Base (Radiant Yellow) 

This purchase was actually a mistake on my behalf, I pointed this moisturiser out to the MAC makeup artist thinking it was the 'Skin Base Visage' primer; both these products are in very similar packaging which I wasn't aware of. However I've been wanting to try some new face products and luckily I'm pleased with how this product works so it wasn't a complete a waste of money as it is getting used daily, I will just have to make sure to pick up a primer on my next visit. I use this as my moisturiser and apply it immediately before foundation, it brightens my skin and gives me a healthy glow. Although I see this product as more of a moisturiser it claims to 'hydrate and prime skin to improve foundation and powder  application' I must say I agree and I have noticed a difference in the outcome of my foundation, it blends easier, doesn't look cakey and is longer lasting. I have only used this with Kevyn Aucoin SSE but I am loving the combination on the two and is certainly competition for my beloved Charlotte Tilbury 'Light Wonder' Foundation. 

Kevyn Aucoin The Sensual Skin Enhancer 'SX08' 

This is a multi-purpose product which can be used as a full coverage foundation, concealer highlighter or mixed with a moisturiser or facial oil for a tinted moisturiser effect. Buying this online was a risk but I heard so many great reviews I had try it for myself. I had no tester so I had to guess my shade with other bloggers comparisons to MAC foundation shades. It is pricey at £34.00 for only 18 grams and although I knew the product was going to be small I couldn't believe quite how small it was when it arrived. Luckily I am happy with the shade I chose, this shade was compared to a MAC NC 30 which is what I used to wear. 
When I first tested the product I wasn't immediately impressed, the consistency is a lot different to the foundations I usually use as it is a thick gel-like texture and very pigmented. However after playing with the product and trying different techniques of application I have learned to love this as a foundation and I am using it daily. 
Only a small amount of product is needed with each use as a little goes a long way and thats why it comes in a such a small package. As a foundation this works best applied to skin which is freshly moisturised so that the foundation can slip and blend easily.
 To apply I pick up a small amount of product and evenly distribute it on all areas of my face before blending it out either with a Real Techniques Stippling Brush or a damp beauty blender I bought off Ebay (I'm not paying £15.00 for the original beauty blender any time soon, a sponge is a sponge).
I love this foundation because it is so versatile, I can have a full coverage foundation for a night out or I can create a tinted moisturiser for a day time and either way I wear it, it is long lasting and stays in place. As a foundation it doesn't look cakey or feel heavy, my skin looks and feels flawless, fresh and luminous. 

YSL Palette Ombres De Jour (5 Color Ready-To-Wear)

When I clocked this limited edition palette I had to have it before it flew off the shelfs. The sleek and sparkly pink, gold and black packaging is to die for and so me! This is not a product hidden in my makeup storage, instead it is displayed on my dressing table alongside my other favourite luxury products. Inside holds 5 eyeshadows; 3 neutral shades, a shimmering black, a pop of pink and 2 small brushes. I love the ready-to-wear colour combination making this a great palette for on-the-go. This is my first time using YSL eyeshadows and I would say the formula is quite similar to Urban Decay eyeshadows but with less fall out. Personally I don't think MAC can be beaten for eyeshadows as they are so densely pigmented but I am happy with this purchase, I'm sure it will get lots of use and its always exciting to try new products, especially when they're this pretty.  

YSL Rouge Volupte 29 'Rose Opera' (Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick) 

I included this in my 'Luxury Makeup Wish List' post which you can find here. I have been admiring this beautiful lipstick collection for a long time but its took me all this time to buy because I always find myself getting carried away at the MAC counter buying MAC lipsticks and MAC everything! 
YSL have done it again with this stunning packaging and obviously I can't hide this one away either, its stood right next to my YSL palette on my dressing table. I opted for a pink lipstick for a change because I've been wearing a lot of nude and neutral shades lately. This is the perfect pink lipstick for me; its a medium pink with neutral undertones which I prefer against my skin tone rather than a pink with blue undertones. The formula of this lipstick is very creamy and moisturising so the lipstick just glides right on. It's very pigmented so only a little product needs to be applied for a full coverage glossy finish. 

Tom Ford Lip Color 04 'Indian Rose'

For a long time I have been dying to get my hands on some Tom Ford products but it is some of the most expensive makeup I have came across and I couldn't quite fathom spending £37 on a lipstick alone, but as usual I caved and bought the makeup... The only problem is now I want to buy more and I've got a holiday to pay for! But for now I will settle with this gorgeous lipstick in the shade 'Indian Rose' which is absolutely perfect everyday use. It has been compared to a popular lipstick by MAC 'Pink Treat'. It is a very neutral shade; a rosey-pink, almost like an amplified version of my natural lip colour. The formula feels light on my lips and is creamy and moisturising and the finish is opaque with a sheen. 

Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Eyeliner 'Junkshow'

Lately I've been loving glitter eye makeup so this eyeliner was a must have. There are 7 colours in this collection and of course I went for the pink with iridescent glitter. These eyeliners are a great and easy way to spice up a smokey eye, and take a look from day to night. The glitter glides on and applies smoothly and stays put for sparkling eyes that last all night. 

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil 'Perversion'

This eyeliner is blacker than black and stays put all day/night. The pencil glides on so smoothly making it perfect for use on my waterline which is what I specifically bought this liner for. 

MAC Technakohl Eyeliner 'Snowed In'

 I wanted a white/cream eyeliner to use in my waterline to give the illusion or brighter and more awake eyes. Unfortunately I haven't been impressed with this liner, its not very pigmented at all and doesn't show up on my waterline. This is definitely something I regret buying, next time I would like to try an Urban Decay white/cream eyeliner and hopefully it will be as impressive as their black eyeliner. 

In Extreme Dimension 3d Black Lash 

I have finally invested in a new mascara because I am so bored of my Barry M mascara - its only benefit is that it is 100% waterproof and smudge proof. On my last 2 visits to the MAC counter the makeup artists have asked me what mascara I am using, the first time I resisted buying but the second time the girl really sold this product to me. She said that it is completely smudge proof and it will separates all my lashes giving them length, volume and curl. She also said that if this product doesn't work for me I should bring it back for a refund which I think is brilliant but hopefully I won't have to do that.

MAC Eyeshadow 'Tempting'

I haven't bought eyeshadow in a while after spending most of last year buying eyeshadows to fill my MAC palette but after seeing a makeup tutorial with this eyeshadow I had to have it, after all my 'Mythology' eyeshadow is almost empty and I need to replace it with something. This colour is described by MAC as 'sinfully rich coco' - I'm not sure what that means but I would say its a bronzey brown with gold shimmer, a really gorgeous colour which I know I will be using a lot! 

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