Makeup Obsession UK

MY SISTER'S TOP 5 BEAUTY PRODUCTS...

2019-07-18T13:00:00.000+01:00

These are my sister's favourite makeup/beauty products, my sister is 19, she doesn't love makeup as much as I do but she still enjoys wearing it.

Morphe Flawless Beauty Sponge

She likes the brand Morphe and has a few products from them. She likes the brand because it's the middle of the road price, it's not cheap and it's not too expensive. The products are usually very good quality. The packaging was cute and she liked that the colour is red.

I suggested this sponge to my sister because she needed a new one, it puts makeup on really nice and it gives her a good base of foundation when she uses it. It is better to use when it's wet. If you want to learn how to clean your beauty sponge effectively [check out this blog post]. She uses the sponge every time she does her makeup.

Rating Out of 5 - ★★★★

[Morphe Website]

£8.00

Makeup Geek Foiled Eyeshadow Brush

She only owns one product from Makeup Geek which is this brush. She ordered it online and liked the look of it on photos and was looking for a packing brush for eyeshadows.

The bristles are very soft and not harsh or scratchy.

It packs eyeshadow on very well, she usually uses a setting spray to wet the brush, as the colour is more intense and lasts on the eyes. It fits perfectly to pack eyeshadow on the eyelid. She uses the brush every time she wears makeup to apply eyeshadow.

Rating Out of 5 - ★★★★

[Makeup Geek Website]

THIS PRODUCT IS CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK

NYX Ultimate Eyeshadow Palette

[Warm Neutrals]

She likes NYX as a brand and has owned many products from them. Their products are very affordable and are of good quality. The palette has pretty colours that would suit her eye colour (hazel) the shades are warm neutral as the name would suggest. The product is a good size and would be good for travelling. The pans are quite small so you would hit pan quite quickly.

It has a creamy formula and has fairly decent colour pay off but could be more intense. For a high street product, it works really well and she would recommend the palette. It has 16 shades; there are 7 shimmery and 9 mattes. The colours are easy to blend and there are a lot of colours so you can make multiple looks from one palette. She uses this palette most times doing her makeup as the palette is so versatile.

Rating Out of 5 - ★★★★

[Boots Website]

£16.00

Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter Duo

[Mean Money/Hustla Baby]

This is the only product she has tried from Fenty beauty. She likes Rihanna and Fenty Beauty because they are inclusive of all skin colours and tones. The packaging is simple but effective, she likes the shape of the packaging. The product is very pretty and she's a sucker for highlighter anyway.

It is very blinding for a highlighter, the colours are a champagne pink colour. One highlighter is more subtle and the other is extremely shimmery. There is a mirror in the top of the product which is useful. She likes how the colours look on her cheeks and how blinding they are on her cheekbones.

Rating Out of 5 - ★★★★★

[Boots Website]

£28.00

Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick

[Gemini]

She likes the brand, the products are of good quality and have excellent colour pay off. The liquid lipsticks don't stain your lips and they are transfer proof. She owns 6 of the velour liquid lipsticks but Gemini is her favourite shade. Gemini is her star sign so she wanted to get it because of this but she likes how the dark pink rosey tone looks on her and it suits her fair skin.

The packaging is pretty and unlike any other liquid lipstick packaging. The product is lightly fragranced but it's not overwhelming and it smells good. The product is very matte and can be a little bit drying so she recommends moisturising before and after you use it. You may have to apply the lipstick after eating as it may wear away from the centre. I've posted a blog post with my [Jeffree Star velour liquid lipsticks with swatches]

Rating Out of 5 - ★★★★★

[Beauty Bay Website]

£16.00

JULY GLOSSYBOX FIRST LOOK...

2019-07-09T20:32:00.000+01:00

I received my July glossybox package this morning; this months theme is 'holiday haul'. This blog post is just a first look at this months box. Later in the month, I will have my July Glossybox review [June Glossybox Review].

MOROCCANOIL -

TRAVEL SIZE WORTH £13.45

(WEBSITE)

PALMER'S NATURAL BRONZE BODY LOTION -

TRAVEL SIZE WORTH £2.49

(WEBSITE)

OMOROVICZA CLEANSING FOAM -
TRAVEL SIZE WORTH £18
(WEBSITE)

MANNA KADAR COSMETICS BLOOM MASCARA -

FULL-SIZE WORTH £23.00

(WEBSITE)

TEA TREE & WITCH HAZEL PEEL OFF FACE MASK -

TRAVEL SIZE

(WEBSITE)

Once I've used the products for a week or so, I will do another blog post reviewing the products! Have you received your Glossybox yet?

I Made It On The Top 50 Makeup Blogs List & Thank You..

2019-07-09T11:47:00.000+01:00

My Blog (Makeup Obsession UK) made it on Feedspot's Top 50 Makeup Blogs [Have a look]. I made it to number 43, considering I've only been doing my blog for less than a month i am very happy about this.

I wanted to say thank you for supporting my blog and social media pages. I have received over 2,275 page views in 4 weeks. I would really appreciate if you could subscribe to my blog so that you get an email notification when i upload a blog post. If you comment on my posts i will reply to your comment! they are really appreciated.

Many Thanks

- Louise (Makeup Obsession UK)

Too Faced Gingerbread Spice Eyeshadow Palette & Swatches...

2019-07-08T17:30:00.000+01:00

Too Faced is one of my favourite brands for eyeshadow palettes, I own most of the chocolate palettes as they have an amazing formula and the colours are very wearable and have excellent colour pay off, they include the types of colours I like wear on a daily basis (warm neutrals).

TOO FACED GINGERBREAD SPICE EYESHADOW PALETTE
£39.00

I purchased the Gingerbread Spice palette when it first came out around Christmas 2018, I was excited when I saw the first pictures of it as there are a lot of shades that I liked the look of, already being a fan of Too Faced eyeshadows it was a no brainer for me. The packaging has typical Too Faced packaging in a metal type tin.

There are 18 'warm and toasty' shades in the palette. My favourite shades from the palette are 'Spiked Eggnog,' 'Gingerbread,' 'Oh Snap' & 'Spiced Rum.' Both the matte shades and shimmering shades have a good pay off and are very blendable.

Too Faced Gingerbread Spice Eyeshadow Palette was a part of the limited edition Christmas 2018 collection.

The palette has come back on sale in July #christmasinjuly. If you missed your chance to buy it at Christmas, now is your chance!

Makeup Wish List...

2019-07-07T22:26:00.000+01:00

This is my makeup and beauty wish list, new makeup products/products that I'd love to try.

Charlotte Tilbury Glowgasm Face Palette

LINK
£60.00

The Glowgasm face palette came out in mid-April, it includes 4 shades {highlight, multi-glow, blush and bronzer}. I've never tried anything from Charlotte Tilbury, all her makeup products look amazing (especially the lip products). I always see people using Charlotte Tilbury makeup on youtube and when I saw that the glowgasm face palette came out I was excited by the look of it. I love having glowy skin, especially in the summer months so this palette really interested me. This is something I would ask for as a gift for Christmas or birthday as it retails at £60.

Juno & Co Microfiber Velvet Sponge

LINK
$6.00

I've seen the Juno & Co microfiber sponge all over youtube and social media, its the first microfiber sponge to come into the beauty market. The microfiber sponge says it will give a natural, airbrushed foundation finish and the sponge doesn't soak up as much liquid product as other beauty sponges do. You can use the sponge either wet or dry. I haven't purchased the sponge yet as it's not available to buy in the UK yet.

Revolution Skin x Jake – Jamie Watermelon Hydrating Face Mask

LINK
£8.00

I would love to try this revolution face mask, i love the smell of watermelon and I like my face masks to be hydrating. You're meant to use the face mask 1-2 times a week for 10-15 minutes. I haven't seen this product in Superdrug so I'm not sure if you have to buy it online.

Juvias Place I Am Magic Foundation

LINK
$20.00

The juvias place I am magic foundation is a new release in the beauty industry. It comes in 42 shades and is designed to last all day. It is full coverage (which I prefer) and has a velvety matte finish. It's not available in the UK yet unless you purchase it from their website but the shipping cost would probably be high.

If you've tried any of these products let me know your thoughts on them!

Summer Beauty Staples...

2019-07-04T17:30:00.001+01:00

These are some of my favourite summer beauty staples. Summer is the time for minimal but glowy makeup, especially in the heat.

Fenty Beauty - Gloss Bomb (Fu$$y) | BECCA - Glow Gloss (Champagne Creme) | Revolution - Liquid Highlighter (Liquid Starlight) | MAC - Mineralise Blush (Warm Soul) | Doll Beauty - Doll Light Highlighter (Like A Diamond) | KIKO - Dark Treasure Baked Bronzer (Warm Melange).

KIKO - Dark Treasure Baked Bronzer (Warm Melange) Limited Edition
LINK - Similar Product
£11.50 (ON OFFER)

This KIKO bronzer is my favourite bronzer for the summer months, it has a slight iridescence to give a glowy appearance as well as bronzing up the face. It has a slight scent of vanilla which I really like. It gives a tanned sunkissed effect; I use it on my cheeks, forehead and under my jawline.

MAC - Mineralize Blush (Warm Soul)
LINK
£23.00

This MAC blush is my all time favourite blush, it is a mid-tone beige with gold pearl. This blush also has an iridescence to give a glowy appearance and has a slightly pinky-peachy tone on the cheeks as I have fair skin. I never used to wear blush until I found this one from MAC, It's the perfect colour for my skin tone and colour.

Revolution - Liquid Highlighter (Liquid Starlight)
LINK
£6.00

Liquid highlighters are perfect for the summer months as it gives a glowy hydrating appearance to the skin. This Revolution liquid highlighter is the only liquid highlighter I own; the colour is a pearlescent pinky colour. You should apply liquid highlighters before powder products.

Doll Beauty - Doll Light Highlighter (Like A Diamond)
LINK
£15.00

This Doll Beauty highlighter has a pale pink colour which is good for fair skin tones. It has quite an intense colour pay-off and is very illuminating on your cheekbones.

BECCA - Glow Gloss (Champagne Creme) | Fenty Beauty - Gloss Bomb (Fu$$y)
LINK - BECCA
£18.00
LINK - FENTY BEAUTY
£16.00

Lip gloss is essential for summer as you can easily apply it without even looking and it adds to the 'glowy' appearance. These are my favourite lip glosses; the Becca lipgloss has tiny flecks of glitter to highlight the lips even more and has a slightly golden peachy tone. The Fenty beauty lip gloss has a shimmering dusty pink tone.

Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick Collection & Swatches...

2019-07-02T21:49:00.000+01:00

This is my Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick collection. The Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipsticks are one of my favourite formula's of liquid lipstick; they are very opaque with excellent colour pay off with only one swipe. The formula lasts all day and is transfer and kiss proof, it isn't drying even though it's long-lasting. The lipstick dries quickly on the lips and the doe-foot applicator makes it easy to overdraw your lips neatly.

My collection includes -

· Androgyny (plum mauve)

· Celebrity Skin (soft peach-toned brown nude)

· Daddy (cool medium brown)- Limited Edition Manny MUA Collection

· Gemini (warm terracotta nude)

· Leo (honey brown)

· Tick as Thieves (warm mahogany)

In the UK you can purchase Jeffree Star on Beauty Bay

The lipsticks retail for £16.00; in my opinion, they are well worth the money as they last so long on the lips and there are 40 shades which means there's something for everybody. They come with 5.4ml of product.

SWATCHES

Zoella X Colourpop...

2019-06-30T19:00:00.000+01:00

After watching Zoella for many years, I was excited when she announced that she had created a makeup collaboration with Colourpop. I purchased 3 products from the collab; the brunch date eyeshadow palette, ultra matte lip in little one and ultra matte lip in @ me.

The brunch date eyeshadow palette looked very neutral and wearable for every day (aside from the bright blue). I only wear warm neutral shades on my eyes so this looked like a perfect 'me' palette. There were three ultra matte liquid lipsticks in the collab (2 nudes and a bright red) as I only wear neural lipsticks the shades 'little one' and '@ me' really appealed to me. I prefer a liquid lipstick formula; I was really excited to try these as I'd heard some amazing things about their ultra matte lip formulas, and they lived up to my expectations.

Brunch Date Eyeshadow Palette

LINK
$18.00

Champagne Toast: soft golden champagne
Pancakes Please: antique bronze
French Toast: rich burgundy brown
Skinny Latte: bright rose gold with silver flecks/metallic
Cinnamon Sugar: bright copper
Mimosa: rusty terracotta
Maple Syrup: warm caramel
Sundae Funday: electric pink copper
Sunny Side Up: soft pink peach
Americano: deep cool-toned brown
Brunch Club: vivid cobalt blue
Extra Slice: deep chocolate brown with gold & pink glitter

SWATCHES - BRUNCH DATE EYESHADOW PALETTE

Ultra Matte Lip

LINK - 'LITTLE ONE'
LINK - '@ ME'
$7.00

Little one: Dusty nude

@ me: Dusty pink mauve

My favourite of the two shades is @ me. The formula is very matte and has an intense colour pay off in one layer. It is transfer proof and lasts all day. I would really recommend the colourpop ultra matte lips.

SWATCHES

Overall, I am very impressed with this colourpop collection and after my experience with the products, I would repurchase from them in the future.

MAC Lipstick Collection & Swatches...

2019-06-28T12:00:00.000+01:00

Top to Bottom, Left to Right; Plumful, Patisserie, Fast Play, Blankety, Mehr, Velvet Teddy, Honeylove, Really Me, Whirl, Modesty, Fanfare, Viva Glam II.

Different Formulas Explained...

Lustre - I have 2 of these in my collection (plumful, patisserie) they are fairly sheer but adds a nice hint of colour. They are glossy and moisturising; because of this, they don't last that long on the lips and need to be reapplied throughout the day.

Plumful [BLOSSOMING ROSE-PLUM]

Patisserie [SHEER CREAMY NEUTRAL PINK]

Amplified - I also have 2 of these in my collection (fast play, blankety) they give an opaque colour with a creamy finish. They feel moisturising on the lips and last throughout the day.

Fast Play [NEUTRAL PINK]

Blankety [SOFT PINK BEIGE]

Matte - These are my favourite MAC formulas; I have 5 of these (mehr, velvet teddy, honeylove, really me, whirl) they are the most long-lasting lipstick formula that MAC does, they last around 6 hours. They have a very opaque colour pay off and have a matte finish with no shimmer or glitter.

Mehr [DIRTY BLUE PINK]

Velvet Teddy [DEEP-TONE BEIGE]

Honeylove [LIGHT BEIGE TONED WITH ROSE]

Really Me [Discontinued]

Whirl [DIRTY ROSE]

Cremesheen - I have 2 of these formulas (modesty, fanfare) they are similar to the lustre formula but cremesheens have a better colour pay off and are creamy and hydrating; because of this, they don't last as long on the lips so they would need to be reapplied throughout the day.

Modesty [MUTED NEUTRAL PINK]

Fanfare[MID-TONE YELLOW PINK]

Satin - I also have 2 of these formulas (viva glam II, twig) they have a semi-matte finish and are less drying on the lips than a matte lipstick. They have good colour pay off and last well on the lips.

Viva Glam II [CREAMY SUBDUED PINKISH-BEIGE MAUVE]
Twig (Mini)[SOFT MUTED BROWNISH-PINK]

MAC Lipsticks cost £17.50

SWATCHES

How To Wash Your Beauty Sponge...

2019-06-23T21:07:00.000+01:00

Currently, I am using the Morphe complexion blending beauty sponge

LINK

I wash my beauty sponge every time before I’m going to use it. I use a bar of soap (any brand) and I rub my sponge over the bar of soap in different directions to get soap on every part of the sponge. Once the sponge is covered in soap, I then squeeze and move the sponge between my hands under running water to get the makeup out of it, I repeat these steps until the water runs clear out of the sponge. Then you have to make sure all of the soap is out of the sponge, to do this I just squeeze the sponge under running water and repeat this until the soap bubbles have gone.

The next step is one I’ve started doing recently - I use hair conditioner (any brand) to make the sponge soft. I massage the conditioner into the sponge and then run it under warm water to rinse the conditioner out. I’ve found that using this step makes my makeup apply a lot better. It doesn’t take any makeup off your face when blending in liquid products on the face.

ELF Poreless Putty Primer...

2019-06-19T14:34:00.001+01:00

I've had this primer since March, whenever I tried to purchase it, it was always out of stock.

The primer costs £8.00, I purchased mine from Superdrug after being on the 'notify when back in stock' list for a while.

LINK

With this primer, you don't need to use much of the product; a lot goes a long way. I usually only apply the primer in my T-zone (forehead, nose and chin), and on my cheeks over my pores. You should get a small amount out the container and rub it between your fingers before applying to the face so the product warms up and applies easier to the skin. The primer is hydrating on the skin and helps to grip makeup as it has Squalane in. The primer gives a smoothing poreless finish to the skin.

I usually apply moisturiser before applying primer but if you have oily skin I would recommend going straight in with the primer. You should allow 30 seconds for the primer to soak into the skin before applying makeup.

As well as giving the skin a poreless finish, the primer helps makeup to stay on all day.

I would recommend this primer as it's only £8.00 and it works really well to minimise the appearance of pores, it gives the skin a blurred perfected appearance, and it helps to keep your makeup on all day.

June Glossybox...

2019-06-18T12:00:00.000+01:00

The theme of June's glossy box was summer soiree - "we've filled our iconic pink box with all the essential beauty products you need to get ready for whatever occasions lie ahead this summer" - GLOSSYBOX

How much is a Glossybox subscription?

A new addition to the Glossybox subscription service is the 12-month contract which makes it cheaper per month! I pay £8.50 for the box and £3.25 for postage and packaging (£11.75). Every month they deliver 5 beauty products worth over £50.

What was in this months box?

Avant Skincare Pro Perfecting Collagen Touche Eclat Primer - Worth £85.00

"Silky, lightweight and universal, this high-end primer mattifies and softens your complexion, while also reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Apply a pea-sized amount to the centre of your face and blend outwards. It will perfectly prep your skin for flawless makeup application and help your look last even longer!"

I've only tried this primer a handful of times and when applied it's very smooth and silky, it helps your makeup to apply very smoothly and looks amazing on the skin. I personally would not repurchase this product as it is £85, and there are high street primers that work just as well.

LINK

Meech N Mia Eyeshadow Chubby Stick - Worth £12.99

"This highly-pigmented, gold eyeshadow pencil will help you create the perfect eye look for your special occasion. Use it alone to create a bold look (the colour pay-off is amazing!), or blend it with loose and pressed eyeshadow for a softer finish. Its rich and creamy formula applies effortlessly."

After opening this product and swatching it on my hand; I was disappointed at the colour pay off, it's not very pigmented even though the description states that it is. its a very pale gold colour so for me, I would only use it as a highlight colour on the inner corner of my eyes. I don't think this product is worth £12.99 and I wouldn't repurchase it.

LINK

ModelCo Lip Creme Matte Peachy Nude - Worth £15.00

"This luscious lip crème boasts a Peachy Nude hue that perfectly finishes off every going out look. Its long-lasting and highly-pigmented formula will instantly give you a rich, matte coverage. Simply sweep it across your lips and allow it to dry for 60 seconds."

I was very excited when I saw that this was in my Glossybox. Liquid lipsticks are my favourite lip product, the colour is a peachy pink colour and would be a good colour to wear throughout the summer. The formula lasts on your lips and it's not drying.

LINK

Sleek Face Form Palette Fair - Worth £9.99

"A three-in-one bronzer, highlighter and blush palette, this makeup kit is a must-have! Start by sculpting your cheekbones using the matte bronzing powder, then apply the blush to give your cheeks a rosy flush, before blending and softening the look with a sweep of highlighter."
I was excited about this product as I've used sleek products before and they've been very good quality. I received the fair one as I have set my preferences in my Glossybox profile that I have fair skin.

LINK

Hask Deep Conditioner Monoi Coconut Oil - Worth £2.49

"Infused with a range of essential oils, including Kalahari, coconut and citrus oil, they replenish, nourish and purify your tresses. Massage the mask into your locks, leave it in for 10 minutes and rinse."
I received the blue coconut oil. I haven't used it yet but as I set on my profile I have dry hair, they accommodated to that and sent me a moisturising product.

LINK

Top 5 Favourite Foundations...

2019-06-17T17:04:00.000+01:00

1. Fenty beauty - PRO FILT'R Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

The Fenty pro filt’r foundation by Rihanna has a medium to full coverage finish, it has a soft matte finish and doesn’t need to be set as it sets by itself (unless you have very oily skin). The Fenty foundation leaves a nice finish on the skin and isn’t cakey and doesn’t look too matte. It has a high medium to low full coverage appearance but still looks skin like. I use shade 140, they have an extensive shade range of 50 shades so there's a colour and undertone for everyone. They have shades for light skin, medium skin, tan skin and deep skin. Each different range has options for cool, neutral and warm undertones. The foundation has 32ml of product.

Fenty Beauty PRO FILT'R Soft Matte Longwear Foundation
£27.00
LINK

2. Loreal Paris – Infallible Pro Glow Longwear Foundation

The loreal pro glow foundation is mainly sold in America, it’s not sold in U.K stores. However, my family brought it for me when they went on a trip to New York after I had seen some amazing reviews on YouTube. It is available in the U.K on Amazon. The foundation has a very skin like medium coverage and it's very glowy (as the name would suggest), the foundation wouldn’t be suitable for people with oily skin unless it was set very well. It is suitable for normal to dry skin in need of hydration. A downside of this foundation is that it is only available in 12 shades, which is not a very extensive shade range. I use shade 201 which is the lightest shade available.

L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro Glow Longwear Foundation

£11.99

LINK

3. P.S – My Perfect Colour Double Coverage Matte Foundation

The double coverage matte foundation is a 'dupe' for the Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup, it has an amazing full coverage appearance. One of the most amazing features of this foundation is the cost – it retails at £5!. The foundation has SPF 15 and has 32ml of product. As the foundation is matte you don’t need to wear much powder, it would be more suitable for oily skin as it does have a matte finish.

P.S Double Coverage Matte Foundation
£5.00
Can only be purchased in Primark stores

4. Nars – Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

The Nars natural radiant longwear foundation has a medium coverage with a soft glowy finish, it has a lightweight formula so you can’t feel it on your skin, but it still has amazing coverage. The range has 33 shades with a range of different undertones to match everyone, the product contains 30ml of product. I use shade Mont Blanc (Light 2).

Nars Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
£35.00
LINK

5. Revolution – Fast Base Stick Foundation

This foundation is a stick foundation; it has high medium coverage and is very easy to apply as you can just swipe the product over your face. The foundation melts into your skin and leaves a dewy finish. The range has 18 shades and can easily be used as a contour stick and a highlight stick. You don’t need too much of this product as a little goes a long way. I use the shade F1. The product contains 6.2g.

Revolution Fast Base Foundation Stick
£5.00
Revolution Beauty Link
Superdrug Link

Welcome to Makeup Obsession UK!

2019-06-13T19:59:00.001+01:00

Makeup Obsession UK

MY SISTER'S TOP 5 BEAUTY PRODUCTS...

JULY GLOSSYBOX FIRST LOOK...

I Made It On The Top 50 Makeup Blogs List & Thank You..

Too Faced Gingerbread Spice Eyeshadow Palette & Swatches...

Makeup Wish List...

Revolution Skin x Jake – Jamie Watermelon Hydrating Face Mask

Summer Beauty Staples...

Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick Collection & Swatches...

Zoella X Colourpop...

MAC Lipstick Collection & Swatches...

How To Wash Your Beauty Sponge...

ELF Poreless Putty Primer...

June Glossybox...

The theme of June's glossy box was summer soiree - "we've filled our iconic pink box with all the essential beauty products you need to get ready for whatever occasions lie ahead this summer" - GLOSSYBOX

How much is a Glossybox subscription?

What was in this months box?

Top 5 Favourite Foundations...

Welcome to Makeup Obsession UK!

Welcome!

I am a 21-year-old girl from the Midlands, I am very passionate about makeup. this page will be for reviews, hauls and everything to do with makeup.