REVIEW; MUA Blush in shade #1

Hello beautiful people! I'm back with another review of a MUA product which I've been loving for a while now! I really like at MUA's products and as they're so inexpensive but such good quality it doesn't hurt to try them out. Each of the single MUA blushes are £1 each, and they're amazing quality! Anyway on with the review. 

What MUA says;

"Part of out amazing £1 line, our blushers come in six shades. They range from a pink and coral to deeper plums and natural nudes so you'll definitely find one that suits you the most!" Read the rest here.

The packaging; 

All MUA blushers come in MUA's staple packaging. Black base with a clear lid - which is great for seeing what colour the product is inside. It looks professional and sleek and looks like it costs more than £1.

The colour;

This shade is a nice everyday pink without being to bright or too neutral. It has a few specs of glitter in but you can't really see it once its applied to your cheeks. 

Formula;

Just like MUA's eyeshadows, these blushers are very pigmented for the price. One swipe with my brush is enough to fill my cheeks whilst adding a hint of colour. Also they blend quite well which I recommend you doing if you're paler skinned. This can be a little chalky sometimes but nothing bad. 

Pros and cons;

Pros;

- Cheap! 

- Great everyday colour 

- Very pigmented 

- Blends well

Cons;

- The glitter may put some people off buying it. 

Final opinion;

Overall I really like this blusher. I find myself going back to it everyday. It's now a staple part to my daily makeup and I don't see why I'd stop using it soon. The colours great, gives a great hint of colour too the cheeks and plus its very affordable! If you've never tried a MUA blush then you're missing out, go and try one soon! Its only £1 at the end of the day.

Have you tried any MUA blushes? 

Issy xoxo

REVIEW; MUA Single Eyeshadow in Shade #1 Pearl.

Hello lovelies! Today I've got a review for you of a popular MUA product. If you don't know who MUA are then you're missing out! They're a makeup brand that sell their products in Superdrug and online. They're known for having great quality products all costing less than £9. Bargin! Today I'm reviewing one of their single pot eyeshadows in shade #1 - Pearl. At just £1 per eyeshadow you can't complain. 

What MUA Says;

"Single eyeshadows that are super high pigmented, smooth and easy to apply and are the must-have item from MUA. They're the barga-licious price of just £1 each and they come in 34 amazing shades from brights to natural colours" (Read the rest here).

The Packaging; 

All MUA eyeshadows come in the simple, yet nice, black and clear packaging. The top is clear so you can easily see what colour you're picking out of your makeup bag. I've found these little containers to be quite sturdy just for £1. 

Colour;

The colour of this eyeshadow is a soft creamy colour with added shimmer. This is a great colour for highlighting with! I wouldn't recommend to put it all over the lid just because its so shimmery but I've had no problem with it ending up down my cheeks. 

Just one swipe! 

Formula;

This is a very soft and  very pigmented eyeshadow! The picture above it just one swipe in the pot. I've found all of the MUA shadows to be more pigmented than some more expensive eyeshadows. 

Finishes;

MUA single eyeshadows come in two variations of the finish. You can either get a matte eyeshadow (where its matt..) or a pearl one like this where it has added shimmer. I've found that the pearl ones are a lot more pigmented! 

Pros and cons;

Pros;

- Super pigmented and stays on all day (no primer) !!!

- A great highlight colour.

- Great soft formula. 

Cons;

- A little too shimmery for everyday.

Final opinion; 

I love this eyeshadow. I own other MUA single eyeshadows and they all have the great pigmentation and vibrant colour. For £1 it doesn't hurt to try them out to see if you like them. Personally I love them and I can't wait to build up my collection of these little gems! 

What do you think of the MUA eyeshadows? 

Issy xoxo

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April Favourites 2012

Wowee! I cant believe how fast this year is going. We're nearly halfway through 2012! As April is drawing to a close I thought I'd do my April favourites. So lets begin..

First up is my Vaseline Coco Butter lip balm. I swear by Vaseline and I always have at least one tin in my bag at all times for those little emergencies. This one is my favourite Vaseline (it smells soooo good!), it does a great job of moisturising my lips and making them all soft and nice. And for less than £2 you cant go wrong!  

Next is my Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder in 003 Peach Glow. I brought this earlier on in the month after hearing such good things about it. It does a great job of keeping my face matte without caking on my skin.  

My favourite foundation this month has been my Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid in the shade #10. As my skin has been very dry this month I decided to switch to this as it doesn't highlight any dry patches. Its a great coverage for any spots/red marks you might have too. 

Now onto the Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub! These are amazing. I picked one up on my recent trip shopping and OMG I love it. You can read my full review of this here. 

Now onto my favourite moisturiser. I brought this about two weeks ago (just as I started to get the dry skin) and oh my gosh I love it. It does a great job of moisturising all over my face and it doesn't take too long to sink in so I'm not waiting for ages to apply my makeup! Great buy. 

 

Next is my 17 Mirror Shine lipstick in Beehive. For the price, You can't go wrong with this product. It gives a nice everyday colour which has a ok staying power. I love it.

My final favourite is from Collection 2000 and its one of their Hot Looks nail polishes in 48 Candy floss. This is a very nice everyday pink colour and for £1.79 you cant go wrong with the quality.

What are your favourites this month? 

Issy xoxo

RAVE; Lip Smacker!

I've never done a 'Rave' post before, But I want to make it a weekly segment on my blog! Lets see how it turns out..

If you've never heard of the brand 'lip smackers' than you're missing out! They are the most affordable and best (also smell amazing!) lip balms on the market. You may have seen this around your local Primark stores  - where they tend to sell them around the paying area. They can retail from £1 up to around £4. Primark have theirs super cheap at just £1!

All of mine are from Primark (excluding my Dr Pepper one) and I can honestly say I use at least one of these everyday. 

The smell is just amazing. They are lipbalms which are named after famous fizzy drinks (Sprite, Fanta, Cola etc) and they all smell like the drink! They don't leave a highly-visible colour on your lips and they make them feel (and taste) super soft afterwards! For £1 you cant go wrong.  

Also whilst on my most recent Topshop trip I found this beauty. Its a Lip Smacker, but in a pan form! It tastes and smells just like the Fanta Orange Lip Smacker in the balm form too. This one was £3 though. 

Thats my rave post over with! I couldn't recommend these more to anyone who hasn't tried them. Also if you see them for a £1 then pick one up! 

I've seen this in Primark, Topshop and Claires but I'm sure there are plenty of other shops which sell these beauties! 

Have you tried Lip Smackers?

Issy xoxo

REVIEW: Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

After my previous mascara (Rimmel London's Scandal Eyes) ran out, I was on the hunt for a new mascara which I'd never tried before. I had heard some positive things about Maybelline's 'Great lash' mascara. So I decided to give it a whirl. I'm starting to regret spending my £5 on this and I wish I'd brought a different mascara. 

You can buy this mascara from boots here for £4.99.

What Maybelline says;

"Conditions as it thickens. No clubs, no globs"

The packaging;

The packaging is nothing special in my opinion. Its not very eye catching so it wouldn't catch your eye whilst looking for a mascara. I do like how its compact and doesn't take up a lot of space in your makeup bag, So its easy to travel with. 

The wand; 

As you can tell from the image above, this mascara doesn't have a big wand. If you're looking for a mascara that gives you a dramatic, long - full lashes this isn't the one for you. The wand doesn't cover every lash in one stroke so I often find myself going over my lashes with the wand a lot so everyone gets covered. 

The finish; 

This mascara gives a everyday, not too dramatic look. Its a very natural looking mascara so if you're looking for something like this I highly recommend it. It does a very good job of separating your lashes making them look a little longer, but not fuller. You can see the finish below;

(L-R) The wand close up, After the mascara's been applied.

Pros and cons; 

Pros;

- Gives a nice, everyday, natural look. 

- The packaging is a nice and compact. 

Cons;

- The wand is very small. 

- Costs too much for what it actually does. 

Final opinion;

I highly recommend this mascara to someone who is new to makeup and is looking for their first/second mascara to use. Its great for things like school/work as it doesn't look too over the top, but widens your eyes and nicely separates your lashes, giving them a nice black look.  Call me tight with my money but I feel that this mascara's price tag is too high for what it actually does. I think it should be lowed in price to around £3.99. There are many cheaper mascaras on the market what does the same/better job!

 Issy xoxo

Candy Floss

This nail polish is the first one I've brought from Collection 2000's Hot Looks range. This nail polish retails for a mere £1.79 which is amazing for what you're getting. This is the perfect baby pink. Also, its not too bright which means I can get away with it for things like school! But as it was so cheap, it doesn't last all too long. I got about 2 days out of it before it was too chipped to keep on my nails any longer. But for less than £2, I wont complain.

Have you tried something from Collection 2000's Hot Looks range? If so what did you think?

Issy xoxo

Buy this nail polish from Boots here.

Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub Review!

On my latest shopping trip to Lush I decided to buy a item from their 'Lip Scrub' range. Lush currently offer three different flavours of the lipscrub. Sweet Lips, Mint Julips and Bubblegum. Each of them having a different taste and vary in colour. Today I will be reviewing their 'Bubblegum' scrub. 

You can buy this product from Lush's website here for £4.95.

What Lush says;

"Clears dead skin and flakiness from lips, leaving them moisturised and smooth. Keeps lips in tip top condition, for kissing, pouting, talking or anything else you wish to do with them!"

How to use;

"Scrub and buff your lips to softness, lick off the excess then apply your favourite Lush lip balm".

My opinion on the product; 

The Lush Bubble Gum Lip scrub smells and tastes absolutely amazing. Its a girly hot pink colour in the tub but once applied to your lips the colour doesn't show. It has a gritty consistency (the sugar) which is used to buff into your lips to remove all dead skin and to exfoliate your lips. The product doesn't leave a sticky feel on your lips after application, but leaves them smooth and soft! Perfect for applying any lip product on afterwards. You don't want to use this everyday, as its a exfoliator it will damage your lips if you overuse it. I use it every two days. 

Pros & Cons;

Pros;

- Smells and tastes great!

- Does a great job at exfoliating.

- Nice little pot so it doesn't take up to much space in your storage.

Cons;

- Its a glass jar so if you were to drop it, it would probably break. 

Final Conclusion;

It does everything you'd expect from a lip scub, plus the added bonus of it being completely edible! Also Lush is against animal testing so you don't have to worry about that! I highly recommend you get this, even though the price tag is a little to high for my liking for how much you get. (£4.95).

I give this product a 9/10!

Do you own a lip scrub from Lush's range? If not will you every try one?

Issy xoxo