Some Beauty UK goodies!

Hey everyone, before I start of this review I just want to say I am so so sorry for not having posted for so long!! I have just gone back to university and life has been hectic for me, but I think I am trying to get back on top of things now especially since I have exams coming up soon...ohh noo lol BUT dont worry I have not forgotten about you guys and blogging just yet!! Hang on in thereee for me please :) 

Ok so on to some reviews! I received these products very kindly off Beauty uk cosmetics. I really do appreciate their support, thank you!! I have had a good test of these items in the last 1 1/2 months or so, and realised really my views on them are quite clear and simple...not too much ramble then haha...enjoy...

Metallic eye sparks in purple

This is my favourite item by this company so far, it is a smooth metallic cream eyeshadow/liner.  Purple is my all time favourite colour anyways….to top it of its shimmery! There are other shades, all simply gorgeous! No tugging of your eyelids is needed because it glides on easily. If you are a fan of the NYX jumbo eye pencils, then you are going to love these!! I find that these are much better in quality than the NYX ones, less costly and are accessible in the UK too.

Blusher in dolly pink

You get quite a large compact of blush. The blushes are matte and smooth. I have noticed it is not very long wearing, so requires reapplication. I have it in an almost bright pink shade which gives a nice flush. Good colour pay off but not overly stark so can be used when layering blushes on cheeks!

Glitter eye dust

Ok this is perfect for a night time look. It’s not too chunky glitter but needs a primer or a base to which it can stick to. I had tried it with the purple metallic eye sparks and loved the effect it gave! Please try these out!! Note…they are not as fine as barry m glitter dusts but still look beautiful. A tip is to use this glitter to jazz up any gel eye liners you may have that you are bored of wearing J

First ever order from coastal scents!

I am super excited because I just ordered some products from Coastal scents, which is a american based cosmetics online brand. I never tried to order from them because I hear postage is pricey but to be honest it was very reasonable indeed! So go check them out even you do not live in USA :) oh and pictures and reviews coming up soon!

xx

A review on the Mario Badescu drying lotion

This product is aimed mainly for use against acne/pimples. Mainly whiteheads. I have only used it on my face so can't really speak for other areas that you may have acne on. I did have a hard time finding this online for delivery from within the UK because amazon was sold out. I eventually did find a company that sells these and it is at www.beautybay.com ! So if you are interested in it check them out. They also have quite a few of the other Mario badescu products as well. The delivery was brilliant and it came a day before expected shipping date.

You get 29ml of the drying lotion so its quite a small bottle but you really only need a little each time. I have used it for a week each night as it does say that it clears up your skin overnight. For me it took around 3-4days before it started to work but has really done a good job. Usually it takes forever to get rid of problem skin!! Ok this is probably going to sound weird but reviews I have seen about this lotion say that it smells not so nice, I was worried it was going to smell really acidic. However it has a nice minty/medicine like smell....haha if you like the tea tree type of scents...which I do. IT SAYS DO NOT SHAKE because this leaves a layer of the salicylic acid at the top and a pink layer of calamine lotion at the bottom. Calamine is a very soothing ingredient while the acidic part deals with the spots. I was using the clean & clear spot treatment before this and in comparison this is far better. It is more costly though. I guess you get what you pay for :)

Lush....Honey I washed the kids soap

Hey! If there was a smell in the world that was uber delicious it would be the smell of honey I washed the kids soap by lush....honestly!! It smells sweet like honey and toffee and feels like cream on the skin. It says on the label that it is a hand & body soap, I have used it as a hand soap and in my shower. I had to cut mine into chunks to save wasting product, I loved it that much. I tried this soap a while back but never got round to reviewing it, then repurchased and so here the review is girlys!! I usually buy 100g of this soap but this time they gave me some extra and it cost me £3.66. Normally I think its £2 something. I have noticed the skin on my arms to be noticably softer, I tried this soap after I had gone for a waxing session and it calmed my skin down greatly! You all probably know how much of an ouch waxing is! It is a light brownish colour and has a honey comb like layer on top....so cute! I would show you a picture of mine open but its kinda weird looking as it has been in my shower for some time haha. For more information on ingredients and pictures go to the LUSH website. xxx

Scarlet and Crimson covered & concealed brush set

I bought these brushes a while back from superdrug and have never looked back since! These are fabulous for their price of £5 or £6! Size of the brushes is perfect for travel and home use and handles are very sturdy. I have to mention that these brushes have cute intricate details that caught my attention in the first place. Each brush has its name written on it too so life is easy haha! The brushes are synthetic and soft but with a bit of resiliance.....a bit of bounce I guess lol This is unique and great for application of things like moisturiser and foundations/concealers. In this kit you get 3 brushes: foundation brush, concealer brush and precision concealer brush which is the smallest one. I found the foundation brush works best for me for applying moisturisers and tinted moisturisers. I have tried applying MAC studio tech foundation with it...its not too great with that but this is still one of my essential everyday make up brushes. The concealer brushes for me have been far too small.....when I think of concealer brushes I think much denser and fluffier so it looks airbrushed and not streaky. I found that these two brushes from the kit are awesome as lip brushes instead! Because they give a defined look to lip sticks etc. Since they are synthetic they form a nice sharp shape too when loaded with lip products. Overall a 9/10 for this cute and affordable brush set!

My new skincare products :)

So yeah I finally went out and bought the neutrogena 2 in 1 wash and mask....I just had to give into the hype lol I have been using it for a few days so still not ready to review it yet but I can say so far its nice! It smells good and is really smooth. My skin feels clean and tingly after use, especially if I leave it on as a mask for 5 minutes. Will let you guys know how that one goes. The other thing is the clean and clear shine control daily moisturiser, ok so I don't have oily skin but I just heard that this was an awesome moisturiser regardless. The smell is exactly like the face wash which I had used previously, a fresh smell. It is very hydrating but kind of leaves a slight dewy finish...hmm I thought this was meant for oil control lol Ah well will continue to use a little while longer till I am sure of it. TTYL xx

FRAULEIN 88 ultra shimmer palette!

Hey! Firstly I would like to say that I have been sent this product from the company Fraulein, for review....so a huge thanks to them for supporting my blog! So anyways on with the review. Those of you guys that love the coastal scents style palettes will love this brand as they have a fantastic range of palettes available, from eyes, lips to face etc. They do deliver to the UK and it is reasonable! The package was well packed i.e tons of bubble wrap and nothing came shattered, what a relief eh! The product I have is the 88 ultra shimmer palette and as you can guess it includes 88 shimmery/pearly shadows. Here are my opinions on it after having used them for a couple of days.

Lovely box...good quality and glossy! The size is nice and slimline/compact for those of you who travel a lot or are makeup artists this palette should fit well in your kit.

There are varieties of shades from neutrals to bright funky colours. My favourites are the bronzey/smokey ones shown on the right most of the palette. On the far left I have found the beige and champagne like tones are great for highlighting under your brows and brightening up your inner corners.

Here is a close up of some of the brighter shades for all you adventurous girls! The consistency of these shadows is very smooth although I have to mention some of the orange shades are a little chalky for my liking and require a little warming up. The ones that are less shimmery are not as pigmented but due to the gorgeous shimmy shimmy ones I can let this go haha!

Finally some swatches...the top two are my absolute loved shades! Super bronzed eh! All in all this palette is worth it! It was affordable and trust me I know the meaning of the word budget because I am a student lol I think I am tempted now to go and buy their lip palette and perhaps their fake eyelashes which looked interesting! Oh and their airbrush kit!! I have been looking for one and was so excited when I saw it :)
Check Fraulein cosmetics out at http://www.fraulein38.com/Index.asp

Thanks for reading x