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The Budget Friendly Palette For Autumn

Revolutions Forever Flawless "Fire" palette

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I know, I know... Another palette. Did I need another one? Not really. Did I buy it anyway? Yes, of course. With Autumn creeping upon us, I've been in the mood for warmer tones. So when I spotted Revolutions new Forever Flawless "Fire" palette on Twitter, I couldn't help myself. One minute I was scrolling through Twitter and the next I was checking out on the Revolution website.

#2. New in beauty || July

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As much as an impulsive shopaholic that I am, I can't afford to buy absolutely everything that piques my interest. So my way of dealing with that is sharing what I've spotted, but haven't bought, here on my blog... Just in case anyone else wants to buy them. So here's the second instalment of "New in Beauty".

KIKO's Ocean Feel Range || Is it actually Summer-proof?

KIKO Ocean Feel Summer-proof makeup review

As soon as I booked my holiday to Gran Canaries, I was excited for Summer. Which, if you know me, you'll know is rare - I'm more of an Autumn and Spring person if I'm honest. Anyway, being in the mood for Summer meant I was also in the mood for some seasonal products. So when I came across KIKO's Ocean Feel Summer-proof range, I was intrigued. The last few times I've been on holiday, I've put off wearing foundation as it tends to melt off my face, so was the Ocean Feel range the answer to all my problems? Or was it not as Summer-proof as promised?

Trying out e.l.f Cosmetics highlighters || Are they any good?

Not long ago, I discovered how to actually use highlighters without making my skin look extra oily. Which meant, that I had to stock up on them as I didn't really have that many. So when I went a bit mad in the e.l.f Cosmetics sale, I picked up a few of their highlighters to try out. So what exactly did I think to these budget-friendly highlighters?

#1 - My Week in Makeup || Four Everyday Makeup Looks

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I was recently inspired by Lauren to do a "My week in outfits" post, but I quickly realised that my work clothes aren't really that exciting. They're very office appropriate, but that's about it. So I thought I would do a week in makeup instead, as I have a fair amount of makeup and I thought it would be a great way to kind of display a few products.

The e.l.f £5 Sculpting Eyeshadow, is it any good?

Well, well, well... A budget friendly eyeshadow that resembles the Kat Von D "Shade & Light" eye contour quad - Could it be too good to be true? Yes, yes it is. Recently over on my YouTube channel, I posted an e.l.f Cosmetics sale haul, and in it was this e.l.f "Berry Please" sculpting silk eyeshadow that I managed to pick up for under £5.

A Healthy Mix Foundation Perfect For Spring

I love makeup and I love that when I wear it, it makes me feel good. So when it comes to foundation, I like to try out ones that my skin will benefit from while I use them. With Spring coming up, I wanted one that would make my skin look radiant and healthy and the Bourjois Healthy Mix anti-fatigue foundation does exactly that.

My Most Used Highlighters

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Highlighters are something that I've only started really using the past few months. In the past, I never really knew what to do with them or how to use them without it ending up looking like I just had really oily skin. However, after my friend Rosie obsessed over …

The Four Revolution Primers Reviewed

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I was casually scrolling through Twitter, as I do ~~endlessly~~ when I saw a Revolution tweet about their new primers. Four of them, that I couldn't choose from. So, I somehow convinced myself that I needed to try all four of them and at £6 a primer I couldn't resist putting them all to the test and sharing my thoughts on them. So here is a review of Revolution Beauty's primers.

Blogmas Day 12 || Revisiting Old Palettes

I'll admit that I am slightly addicted to makeup. I don't wear it every day, but I like having a good selection to choose from when I actually decide to spend time doing it. One of the products that I found myself collecting are palettes, so I thought I'd share a few of my favourites with you. I will admit, most of them are Makeup Revolution ones.

Blogmas Day 2 || The Ultimate Gift Guide For Makeup Enthusiasts

What I mean by "Ultimate Gift Guide" is that it's a very long list of makeup products that I have spotted and loved but can't justify buying them for myself so I'm creating a blog post around them in the hopes to encourage someone else to buy them and make me feel like I'm shopping. So here is the ultimate gift guide for all the makeup enthusiasts in your life.

Is This High End Palette Worth It?

It's rare for me to willing to spend a large amount of money on makeup however lately I've been finding myself more and more inclined to try out higher end brands. I'm curious to know if they're actually worth the hype or not. So when the new Too Faced Gingerbread Spice palette* came out, I decided to give it a go and see what I thought compared to my more budget-friendly palettes that I usually pick up.

Soap & Glory's Must-Have Make-Up Marvels

Soap & Glory's Supercat eyeliner has been a favourite of mine ever since I moved back to the UK. So when I received it alongside some other goodies in a PR package, I was eager to see if the other products were just as good or if I'd be let down. Bearing in mind that I've never been let down by a Soap & Glory product before, not that I can recall. So here's what I thought of their must-have makeup marvels*.

"Flick it. Wing it. Draw It." But is it Really Worth It?

If you know me, you'll know that my go-to makeup look is winged eyeliner. I can't even remember not doing my makeup like that anymore and it feels so weird when I do something different. So finding a good eyeliner that is easy to use is a must for me. I love Makeup Revolution, so when I saw their new "Renaissance Flick" eyeliner for only £5, I had to give it a go.

A Bold Lipstick For £3

If you know me, you'll know I love a good bold lipstick and you'll also know that I'm not one to splash out on expensive makeup. I'm all about budget brands, and one of my favorite budget brands is Makeup Revolution. I love their palettes, so when I spotted these lipsticks for only £3, I had to give them a go.

Get a Studded Kiss With Kat Von D

I LOVE Kat Von D's packaging, it's one of the things that makes the brand stand out for me. I have tried the Lock-It foundation and the contour quad, which I have featured on the blog before. But one of the products that I wanted to try the most has always been the Studded Kiss lipsticks, mainly because they look so cool, and I'm really superficial. So when they went on sale, I snapped a couple up and eagerly waited for them to arrive hoping that I wasn't going to be let down by them.

Kat Von D || Shade + Light Eye Contour Quad || Plum

Kat Von D is a brand that I absolutely love the aesthetics of. A while ago I bought the Lock-It foundation purely because I loved the look of the packaging and, after trying it, it has quickly become one of my favorite foundations. So when I was given the Kat Von D Shade + Light Eye Contour set (Plum) as an early Christmas present, I was over the moon. I couldn't wait to play with it and share my thoughts on the blog.

NYX Ultimate Shadow Palette

Now I know in Autumn it's nice to go for the warmer colors, I love a dark lipstick and brown shades of eye shadow but every now and then it's also nice to add some brighter colors for a bit of fun. I usually always go for more neutral colors when it comes to buying palettes, so I thought I'd push myself out of my comfort zone and go for a more colorful one this time. I picked up the NYX Ultimate Shadow Palette and now it's become one of my most used Palettes.

Autumnal Colors || Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Lipsticks

It's finally that time of the year, the time of the year when I can get away with wearing my darker lipsticks. I was on the look out for some new liquid lipsticks to try out that would also satisfy my need for a darker lipstick, so when I spotted these I had to give them a go. These Rimmel Stay Matte Liquid Lipsticks are said to have a high intensity color, velvety matte finish and a long lasting, comfortable wear. So I put them to the test.

Miss Baby Roll Mascara || L'Oreal

I'm SO picky when it comes to mascara. It can't make my lashes look too thick, too fake, to chunky... it has to look natural. So when I saw this one I couldn't help but pick it up to give it a try, I can get away with doing that because I need products to review on my blog. At least that's what I tell myself. So what did I think of the Miss Baby Roll waterproof mascara by L'Oreal?