Monday 26 May 2014

Swatches + Review // NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream : San Paulo

The SMLC is probably one of  NYXs most popular products . I got mine after seeings a few beauty gurus on youtube rave about the product. Right now i only have one shade and that is San Paulo , NYX has a total of 13 shades available in the UK which you can purchase on there website here

Product info | Brand: NYX | Shade: San Paulo | Price: £5.50

Swatch: Natural Light


formula: smooth,soft and creamy. Use with lip balm underneath. 
finish: matte.
pigmentation:Very Pigmented, only really need one layer.
durability: Not terrible, not great. You will need to reapply during day and after eating.The cream may also slide on the lips.

Sunday 13 April 2014

looks // warm gold and brown eye x deep red lipstick

This look is one of my favourites,  I love the color combination of pretty warm golden colours with a scouldering deep dark red.

Products :
Eyes: Sleek Eyeshadow Pallete in storm using colours 1, 7 and 11.
Wet n Wild Beauty Benefits Effortless Eyeshadow and Brow Kit Colour 3.
Ardell "natural style" lashes

Eyebrows : wet n wild brow kit in dark

Lips: MAC limited edition lipstick in "Rocker"

Face : MAC mineralize moisture SPF foundation in NW43
Sleek blush in coral

Review and Swatches // Maybelline Colour Show Nail Varnish in "vintage leather"

First Nail Polish review!  I will admit I'm not a huge nail person. But I picked this up in at the beginning if this year, which is a while back but now spring is coming this red/orange colour is perfect!

•Product: Maybelline Colour Show •Price £2.99

The finish of this varnish is matte and as it states in the title is designed to mimic the look of leather. This is quite an original concept and I personally love it, though some people might not be a fan!
The color is red with orangey undertones, as I said before this bright colour just beckons spring.
The durability of this product is its main down fall it chips so  easily.  I put it on this morning and by the end of the day it was basically completely gone, (I'll insert a picture later when I get on a computer) I'm not sure if this is a fault of mine or maybelline but its definitely an issue. Though the product isn't marketed as long lasting I feel less than 24hrs is a bit ridiculous?

Overall the original colour and finish of this product are what makes me like it and even consider repurchasing it. But because of the extremely short durability I wouldn't recommend this if you want a long lasting nail varnish that will take you through day and night, it seems more for "show" than anything.

If you have any tips of how I can make this product last longer leave your ideas in the comments below, because I do really love the colour of this product and would like to find a way of getting more out of it!
♥♡

Wednesday 9 April 2014

Review and Swatches // fraulein38 12 color gel cream eyeliner/eye shadow set

These are some beauty loves for me! I've had this set of gel eyeliners for a while so now so I've been able to get used to them so I think I'm able to do a good definite full review of them. I purchased these from the fraulien38 website a few months back as I was really into colored eyeliners and wanted a collection of colors. These eyeliners are waterproof gel cream  which can also double up as cream eye shadows or eye shadow bases  and can be applied with and eyeliner brush to draw lines or an eye shadow or blender brush to apply all over the lid or smoke out.

Product info | Brand: Fraulein38 | Shade: 12 shades | Price: £17.99 

i applied my swatches twice, once with a detailed eyeliner brush and next to that with my finger so you can see how the product will look as a liner or as an cream shadow.

swatches without flash in natural light | left to right



swatches with  flash | left to right




colors: 01 metallic dark grey, 02 shiny light brown, 03 metallic purple, 04 dark purple, 05 light brown, 06 black with glitter, 07 bronze, 08 metallic blue, 09 metallic light grey, 10 white god , 11 darkest brown, 12 black
my favorite colors are 02,07 and 09 because they're really pretty and unique.I also love 12 its one of the mot pigmented dark black eyeliners I've ever used!
formula: the formula for this is smooth and very very  creamy
finish: there are various finishes, some are matte, some glittery and some metallic 
pigmentation:these have great color payoff, all the liners are really pigmented especially the black and brown its probably one of the darkest browns I've used.
durability: these eyeliners are all waterproof, they last all day but can smudge a bit if rubbed.


Overall, I think this is a brilliant product for those looking for eyeliners or cream eye shadows in multiple colors that want good value with a product that can give them multiple uses as well as good color pay off and some unique colours!

Friday 4 April 2014

New instagram @exxternal

Hello! I've started up a fashion and lifestyle instagram specifically linked to this blog. Plz check it out @exxternal.
Thanxxxxx xox

DUPE : MAC "Rebel" and Wet n' Wild Sugar Plum Fairy

First Dupe! I recently received MACs Rebel lipstick as a gift after wanting it for ageeees, and noticed it I already had a similar color, Wet n' WIlds "Sugar Plum Fairy"  I thought I'd do some swatches and comparisons to post on here for anyone who is considering buying either of these colors!

Colour Comparison 




Lip Swatches


Rebel
  Sugar Plum Fairy

Other Comparisons
Comparison
Rebel
Sugar Plum Fairy
Colour
Fuchsia berry
Berry
Finish
Satin Finish (Semi-Matte)
Semi-Matte
Formula
Hydrating, velvety
Hydrating, velvety
Price
£15
£2.29
Availability
MAC counters/stores or the MAC website
Amazon (if you’re in the UK) or any drug stores in the US

If you know of any other dupe for MACs rebel, leave in the comments below

Monday 10 February 2014

NYX Vixen Jumbo Lip Pencil (JLP) Swatches

I purchased this Jumbo Lip Pencil by NYX a while back now and have used it frequently since buying and its safe to say it's one of my go to dark purple shades! The Jumbo lip pencil acts as a lip liner and lipstick all in one, I actually depotted mine to minimize wast from sharpening, you can see how to do that here i also know a quicker alternative method using a microwave, if anyone wants to request a tutorial for that let me know in the comments.

Product info | Brand: NYX | Shade: Vixen | Price: £3 (was £5 (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ)

without flash in natural light | left to right: 1 swipe, 2 swipes, 3 swipes


with  flash | left to right: 1 swipe, 2 swipes, 3 swipes



formula: the formula for this lip pencil is smooth and creamy so it won't dry out your lips
finish: it has a semi-shiny finish which isn't too  glossy or matte.
pigmentation:It has a great color pay off and is very pigmented as you can see from my swatches just one layer gives you a deep color.
durability: this lipstick last a good 5 hrs on my lips, it actually really long wearing, even with eating/drinking the lipstick stays on pretty well.