The Benefits of Cleansing & Toning

In my opinion, you can buy all the make up in the world, but if you don't have a skincare routine, any make up that you apply just won't look as good as it could.

I come across so many customers with problem skin who just don't understand the purpose of cleansing and toning, but wonder why their skin is the way it is.

MAC Superslick Liquid Eyeliner in Signature Blue

I tried this today, had to have it and had to blog about it!

I have two metallic MAC Liquid Last liners in Pop Iris (violet purple) and another deeper purple which I cannot name as it has rubbed off! I love metallic eyeliner colours.

So, Signature Blue...

It is described as a Dark Navy with soft pearl...

Illamasqua Nail Varnish | Kink

MyNailChallenge #27

5*

Illamasqua are one of my favourite brands for nail polish. 

I love every colour I own.

The texture is rich and easy to apply.

Kink is a bottle green shade with a rubber finish. I have layered it here with Essie top coat, 

but you can see that the effect is still visible.

MAC Eyeshadows in Plumage, Contrast & Nehru

I purchased 3 more shades to add to my fast growing collection..

Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks - Milk Chocolate

Bobbi Brown does a great multi-purpose colour cream perfect for lips and cheeks.

Pot Rouge in Milk Chocolate is a subtle chocolate brown which blends on the cheeks and adds colour to the lips.

Kiko Nail Lacquer | 373 Burnt Sienna

MyNailChallenge #26

4*
I found this amazing colour for the bargain price of only £1.50 at  Kiko Cosmetics in Westfield.

I love this purple, grey shimmery shade.

It's quite good quality considering the cost. It's not as rich as I like but with 2 coats its fine!

MAC Lipstick in Paramount

Although I love my red lipsticks, MAC's Paramount Lipstick with its Satin finish, its a beautiful colour to wear on non-red-lippie days!

Naturally...

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Shingai Shoniwa for Harper’s Bazaar UK March 2011

Shingai Shoniwa for Harper’s Bazaar UK march 2011

Simply flawless

Source: deliciousbrownkisses

Illamasqua Generation Q

‘Generation Q – is generation YOU! It’s what they tell you not to do; it’s what you see your true self through. It’s what is old and what is new. What you know and what you knew. It’s what you feel and what is true” Alex Box, Illamasqua Creative Director.

Like, Tweet and Pin your favourite Generation Q products here: Generation Q and the 3 products with the highest votes will be released to buy online on 28th August.

I have voted for:

NARS American Dream Eyelook

I was toying with the decision to update my previous swatch post, or create and new one. 

The latter won, because I will experiment with the different shades and create many looks I want to share..

See my previous post for the complete review of this palette : NARS American Dream Palette

New Thierry Mulger Alien Essence Absolue

This beautiful new version of the classic Alien fragrance, is currently exclusive to Selfridges, London..

I have the classic Alien Eau de Parfum. A woody floral with distinctive jasmine & soft amber, it's a captivating fragrance.

The new edition, Alien Essence Absolue, is described as richly intense, sensual, deep and mysterious (Fragrantica).

Inside my August 2012 GlossyBox

This month's GlossyBox is dedicated to International Superstars! Hero products from around the world!

I will post a review for each item soon...

For now, here is a sneak peak!

Make-up Storage Solution

Over the years, I have tried many different types of containers and storage options, depending on the size of my collection at the time and the space to actually store everything!

Currently, I have very limited space for my ever growing collection of make-up products.

Yesterday, whilst in Ryman, I came across the answer to my current storage issues!

NARS American Dream Eyeshadow Palette Swatches

So, in my previous post 'Sneak Peek at NARS American Dream' the new palettes had yet to be launched. On one of my many visits to Selfridges with the intention of 'just browsing', I was surprised to see it was available earlier than I had anticipated.

Sleek MakeUp Be Beautiful Blemish Balm

This month, Sleep MakeUp are launching a multi-tasking BB cream in a range of shades to suit fair and darker skin tones. Long awaited if you ask me. This is one of the reason I think Sleek is becoming more and more successful, it caters for women of all ethnicities.

Be Beautiful Blemish Balm can be used as a primer or tinted moisturiser and is available in 4 shades: Light, Fair, Medium and Dark.

Inside my July 2012 Glossybox

I know this post is slightly late, but I had to wait until I returned from holiday last month to be united with my July edition!

MAC Fire Sign Lustre Lipstick

From the Heavenly Creature collection, Fire Sign is the red shade in the range of 5 limited edition lipsticks and costs £14.

This colour, in my opinion, is a raspberry red.