Friday 29 December 2017

L'Oreal Balmain Lipsticks

Now I have to admit I'm not a fan of L'Oreal. The majority of their products do not appeal to me and that's before you even get on to the company itself, which I cannot stand, especially their views on animal testing. Yes, L'Oreal do test on animals, no matter what people at L'Oreal counters will try and tell you. As they sell in China, they have to test on animals. End of. I do happen to love Urban Decay, which unfortunately L'Oreal own.

Very occasionally and I do use the word very as it doesn't happen very often, L'Oreal will release a product that ends up being on my must have list. This year one of those products happens to be the lipstick collaboration they did with Balmain. L'Oreal basically teamed up with the French fashion house to bring out a mini collection of lipsticks in a range of different colors. The packaging also looks great too - blue or green packaging with Balmain written on it. It's got a really unique and fancy feel to it too.



I got two colors - purple and a brown grey. The pigment in them was great and they went on my lips nice and smooth too. As the pigment was good I didn't have to apply layer and layer of color either. Even though my lips were dry, these ones didn't dry them out at all. I did have to reapply some of the color later on in the day too as some of it had come off.

Even though I despise L'Oreal, I do think that these lipsticks are quite good and I recommend anyone try them. They also come in a good range of colors with a color to suit everyone.








Too Faced Boudoir Eyes Palette

Too Faced make great palettes with really fun packaging. I really like their eyeshadows and I decided to get the Boudoir Eyes palette in Debenhams. Now unfortunately I have been told that this one is being discontinued. 

As I loved the color choice in this palette I decided to get one, especially as this one would be hard to find soon. It features 9 colors in shades like black, grey and nudes.



The colors are separated into three different looks, although I did like to combine different ones to create one look. I'm not a fan of natural looking eye makeup so I mainly used the darker shades to create a look I loved. The paler colors work really well as highlighters or as base colors. If you love a natural look then this palette is definitely for you or if you love something that stands out, then you will find colors you will love too.

The colors are really well pigmented and blend together nicely. Not a lot of work is needed to build the colors up as the pigment is fantastic. They also stay on all day without creasing or fading.

My favorite colors in this one were French Tickler, Garter Belt, Voulez Vous and Lap Dance.



Wednesday 27 December 2017

The 12 Days Of Blogmas - Day 12 - Christmas Day

Christmas this year is now over and so are my Blogmas themed posts. In my last post I'm going to tell you what I got up to on Christmas Day.



When it comes to Christmas I'm like a big kid and get super excited when I wake up as there are presents waiting. I may have been on Santa's naughty list, but that didn't stop me getting loads of presents.

Now when it comes to Christmas dinner I am very untraditional. I may be unpopular for saying it, but I simply despise traditional Christmas dinner. I've never liked it, even when I was a kid I would just eat the turkey and nothing else. I like turkey, but I hate all the other stuff that goes with it. This year I had a reggae reggae Christmas dinner. Turkey with reggae reggae sauce and rice. It tasted amazing.




I also got this really awesome snowman cake from Morrisons. The top is like a pinata. You just smash it and inside are a load of white chocolate malteser type chocolates.



As usual the day went by really quick. I had a great time and enjoyed it a lot. Merry Christmas.

Tuesday 26 December 2017

The 12 Days Of Blogmas - Day 11 - Christmas Presents

Can you believe there are an entire 364 days to go until Christmas. There definitely are as it is now the 26th. Christmas is now all over until another year. I may have been on Santa's naughty list but that didn't stop me getting spoilt rotten. Here is what Santa brought me.



Chanel No 19


Lush Soaps

Lush Gifts

Lush Shower Gel and Creme


Stocking Fillers

NARS Eyeshadow

Kat Von D Shade And Light Glimmer, Metal Crush, Everlasting Liquid Lipstick and Everlasting Glimmer Veils

Dior Lipstick

Elemis Gift Set

Chanel Lipstick


Huda Winter Highlighter Palette

NYX In Your Element Wind Palette

NYX Concealer


Too Faced Clover, White Chocolate Bar, Matte Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Gold Palettes, Peanut Butter And Jelly Palettes. Peach Kiss Lipstick and Melted Gold Lipgloss

Urban Decay Heavy Metals Palette

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick Palette

GHD Straighteners

Paddington Bear PJ's and Dressing Gown


Game Of Thrones Blu Ray

PJ's


I got some amazing gifts this year. What did Santa bring you.







Monday 25 December 2017

NYX Faux Whites

When it comes to eye makeup I love using a brightener on my bottom lash line. This year NYX have released a product called Faux Whites. They are basically white eyeliners with a hint of colors. There are 8 available in a good choice of colors.

Colors are - Seashell (Pale Pink), Linen (Pastel Peach), Vanilla (Pastel Yellow), Honeydew (Pastel Lime Green), Mint Cream (Seafoam), Baby Powder (Pale Blue), Lavender Blush (Pale Lavender) and White Smoke (Periwinkle).



Baby Powder, White Smoke, Lavender Blush, Seashell, Linen, Vanilla, Mint Cream

I love to use these in the corner of my eyes to make them stand out. The pigment in these is very good and they have a nice creamy texture too. No need to push down or tug as the color shows up really easy. They don't fade either and stay on all day.

Baby Powder

White Smoke

Mint Cream

Linen

Seashell

Lavender Blush

Vanilla

The 12 Days Of Blogmas - Day 10 - Lush Christmas Gifts

This Holiday season why not treat friends and family to a gift from Lush. Lush always do a fantastic range of gifts to suit all tastes and budgets. So here is what they are offering this year. Be sure to check them out as you will not be disappointed.

Sweet Christmas £10.50

  • Candy Mountain Bubble Bar
  • Think Pink Bath Bomb

The Night Before Christmas £11.00
  • Shoot For The Stars Bath Bomb
  • Christmas Eve Bubble Bar
Little Snow Fairy £11.50
  • Snow Fairy Shower Gel
  • Snow Fairy Jelly Bomb



Snowdrop £12.50
  • Dream Cream Body Lotion
  • Snowcloud Soap

Golden Wonder £14.00
  • Golden Wonder Bath Bomb
  • Man In The Moon Bubble Bar



Rosy Christmas £15.00
  • Rose Jam Naked Shower Gel
  • Rose Jam Bubbleroon


Intergalactic £16.50
  • Shoot For The Stars Bath Bomb
  • Intergalactic Bath Bomb
  • Thundersnow Bath Bomb



Snap £16.50
  • Christmas Cracker Bubble Bar
  • Whoosh Shower Jelly
  • Rocket Science Bath Bomb
Best Wishes £17.00
  • Christmas Sweater Bath Bomb
  • Snowman Bubbleroon
  • Saucy Snowcake Soap


Starry Night £17.00

  • Twilight Sparkle Jar
  • Twilight Naked Shower Gel

Christmas Candy Box £18.00
  • Candy Mountain Bubble Bar
  • Snow Fairy Shower Gel
  • Rock Star Soap
  • Luxury Lush Pud Bath Bomb





Deck The Halls £18.00

  • Comforter Shower Creme
  • Plum Snow Bubble Bar
  • Shoot For The Stars Bath Bomb



Winter Garden £18.50

  • Rose Jam Shower Gel
  • Ro's Argan Body Conditioner
  • Golden Pear Soap
Christmas Cheer £18.50
  • Christmas Citrus Soap
  • Bubbly Shower Gel
  • Santa's Belly Shower Jelly

Dreamscape £19.00
  • Twilight Bath Bomb
  • Rocket Science Bath Bomb
  • Dreamtime Bath Oil
  • Snow Fairy Naked Shower Gel

The Snowman £21.50
  • Snowman Bubbleroon
  • Butterbear Bath Bomb
  • Man In The Moon Bubble Bar
  • Snow Angel Bath Melt
Merry Christmas £22.50
  • Shoot For The Stars Bath Bomb
  • Christmas Sweater Bath Bomb
  • Thundersnow Bath Bomb
  • Golden Wonder Bath Bomb

Berry Christmas £23.00
  • Berry Berry Christmas Shower Gel
  • Baked Alaska Soap
  • Once Upon A Time Body Lotion
  • Snow Fairy Shower Gel


Evergreen £23.50
  • Hidden Mountain Soap
  • Santa's Christmas Naked Shower Gel
  • Salt And Peppermint Bark Body Scrub

Oh Christmas Tree £25.00
  • Never Mind The Ballistics Bath Bomb
  • Marmalade Jelly Bomb
  • Luxury Lush Pud Bath Bomb
  • Intergalactic Bath Bomb


Snow Fairy £25.00
  • Snow Fairy Shower Gel
  • Magic Wand Bubble Bar
  • Snow Fairy Body Conditioner
  • Snow Fairy Jelly Bomb


Jolly Hollydays £29.50

  • Bubbly Shower Gel
  • Santa's Christmas Shower Creme
  • Snowman Bubbleroon
  • Golden Pear Soap
  • Golden Wonder Bubble Bar

Snowflakes £30.00
  • Plum Snow Bubble Bar
  • Snowcloud Soap
  • Thundersnow Bath Bomb
  • Snow Fairy Naked Body Conditioner

Season's Greetings £32.50
  • Christmas Sweater Bath Bomb
  • Thundersnow Bath Bomb
  • Golden Wonder Bath Bomb
  • Snow Angel Bath Melt
  • The Snowman Bubbleroon
  • The Magic Of Christmas Bubble Bar



Sparkle £33.00
  • Bucks Fizz Body Conditioner
  • Bubbly Shower Gel
  • Shooting Stars Soap
  • Salt And Peppermint Bark Body Scrub
  • Snowman Shower Jelly


Jingle Bells £35.00
  • Golden Wonder Bath Bomb
  • Magic Wand Bubble Bar
  • Luxury Lush Pud Bath Bomb
  • Christmas Cracker Bubble Bar
  • Never Mind The Ballistics Bath Bomb


Stardust £37.50
  • Snow Fairy Sparkle Jar
  • Snow Fairy Shower Gel
  • Shoot For The Stars Bath Bomb
  • Star Light Star Bright Bath Melt
  • Shooting Stars Soap
  • Magic Wand Bubble Bar


Secret Garden £40.00
  • Rose Jam Shower Gel
  • Serendipity Soap
  • Sleepy Body Lotion


Happy Christmas £42.00
  • Berry Berry Christmas Shower Gel
  • Happy Hippy Shower Gel
  • Christingle Body Conditioner

Christmas Bathtime Favorites £45
  • Golden Wonder Bath Bomb
  • Christmas Sweater Bath Bomb
  • Butterbear Bath Bomb
  • Luxury Lush Pud Bath Bomb
  • Shoot For The Stars Bath Bomb
  • Never Mind The Ballistics Bath Bomb
  • Sherbet Dip Bath Bomb
  • Star Light Star Bright Bath Melt
  • Thundersnow Bath Bomb
  • Lord Of Misrule Bath Bomb
  • Snow Angel Bath Oil


12 Days Of Christmas £67.50
  • Christmas Sweater Bath Bomb
  • Golden Wonder Bath Bomb
  • Luxury Lush Pud Bath Bomb
  • Shoot For The Stars Bath Bomb
  • Snow Angel Bath Oil
  • The Snowman Bubbleroon
  • Twilight Shower Gel
  • Santa's Christmas Shower Creme
  • Christingle Body Conditioner
  • Sleepy Body Lotion
  • Golden Pear Soap
  • Baked Alaska Soap



Merry And Bright £68.50
  • Rose Jam Shower Gel
  • Candy Cane Roulade Shower Smoothie
  • Honey I Washed My Hair Shampoo Bar


Wonderful Christmas Time £99.50
  • Christmas Eve Bubble Bar
  • Lord Of Misrule Bath Bomb

Joy To The World £150
  • Golden Wonder Bath Bomb
  • Butterball Bath Bomb
  • Pink Bath Bomb
  • Twilight Bath Bomb
  • Shoot For The Stars Bath Bomb
  • Brightside
  • Rose Jam Bubble Bar
  • Sunnyside Bubble Bar
  • Dreamtime Bath Melt
  • Snow Angel Bath Oil
  • Honey Trap Lip Balm
  • Honey Lip Scrub
  • Sugar Plum Fairy Lip Scrub
  • Rose Jam Shower Gel
  • Bubbly Shower Gel
  • Twilight Shower Gel
  • Ocean Salt
  • Ro's Argan Body Conditioner
  • Sleepy Body Lotion
  • Sympathy For The Skin Body Lotion
  • Buffy Body Butter
  • Scrubee Body Butter
  • Buck's Fizz Naked Body Conditioner
  • Twilight Sparkle Jar
  • Honey I Washed The Kids Soap
  • Serendipity Soap
  • Saucy Snowcake Soap


Are there any gifts from Lush you would love to get. Merry Christmas.