Modesty Brown

W3LL People Narcissist Foundation & Concealer #01

2012-03-10T08:48:00.003Z

I've had the W3LL People Narcissist Foundation for a little while now and feel like I've played about enough with it to give it a thorough review. It doesn't look anywhere as pretty and pristine now as it does in these pictures! Having got on well with the Universalist colour in #5 and the Universalist Highlighter, I was keen to give the Narcissist stick a try. It can be used as both

Today I am wearing...

2012-03-09T17:20:00.000Z

The idea for this post has been shamelessly stolen from a hashtag that I spotted on Twitter. I thought it would be nice to show you what makeup I picked out to wear today. I don't have any face pictures, just a snap of the products I used but I was really pleased with how it turned out. I have been continuing with my efforts to pick out old favourites each day to mix with new items. NARS Brousse

Edward Bess Quad Royale in Monte Carlo

2012-03-09T10:04:00.000Z

Monte Carlo is the darkest, and possibly warmest, of the three Edward Bess Quad Royale palettes. I naturally veer towards more cool toned or neutral colour palettes, so I was intrigued to see how I would get on with this. Unlike many of the other Edward Bess cheek products, the Quad Royale palettes are not scented. The powder is finely milled and all four of the colours in the Monte

An Important Message

2012-03-08T08:00:00.000Z

You can click on the image above or click here to access the twitter list. If you still wish to follow non-Blogger blogs using Google Reader, you can subscribe by manually adding the URL (though I know some people have had issues with this). Of course, you may prefer to use a different platform such as Bloglovin or Hello Cotton. It's also worth checking your blogroll, if you have one, to make

Little Bu Nail Polish

2012-03-08T07:00:00.000Z

Little Bu is a non-toxic nail polish range designed for little ones. It took Miss MB all of a couple of seconds to realise this and I struggled to get a look in. As you can see below.... Going, going, gone! It's great that they have a non-toxic formula but I think the fact that they wash off excites me even more! My children are fascinated with makeup and I have already shared some of the

Beauty Spotlight Roundup 4/3/2012

2012-03-04T10:06:00.000Z

The Beauty Spotlight Team has delights from February to share with you. You might learn about some new lip products or maybe you'll be delighted by some blush. You might just decide that your finger nails need some attention or maybe you want to learn a new eye lining technique. Whatever your desires, we aim to please. If you haven't smelled Lisamarie from Beauty Crazed's fingers than you

A Blogging Holiday

2012-03-02T09:20:00.000Z

I've been dabbling with the idea of taking a week off from blogging for a little while. It feels a bit dramatic to announce it but I know if I don't make it official, I won't stick to it. Plus, I feel strange about suddenly not posting without letting you know what's going on. I'm feeling really drained at the moment: teaching a two year old to go to sleep on their own and not sneak into your

Hangover Makeup

2012-03-01T13:24:00.000Z

Over the weekend, I had a day when I felt a little delicate from over-indulging. Whilst it was tempting not to bother putting any makeup on, I thought I would probably feel better if did. Even if it was just so that I didn't have to spend the day looking at my bedraggled reflection! So, these are the products I picked out to make me look human. It's not fancy or especially polished and doesn't

Recent Empties

2012-02-28T16:34:00.001Z

I've been collecting up my empties for the last month or so. This is partly for me to keep an eye on how quickly I finish products up. Not at any great rate it would seem and there is a very woeful amount of makeup in this batch. I've linked to previous reviews wherever I can. The lone makeup item is my RMK Super Basic Liquid concealer. I was quite sad when I realised it was empty as this

Julie Hewett Lipstick in Nude Noir

2012-02-27T10:01:00.000Z

This Julie Hewett lipstick in Nude Noir has been missing, presumed lost for a very long time. It re-appeared at the bottom of the pushchair (I suspect little hands were at work) and so I thought it would be a good time to share my thoughts and pictures. Just in case it goes missing again! Nude Noir is a dark, slightly peachy nude. It contains quite a lot of micro-shimmer which I would say

It's Mystery Makeup Bag Time!

2012-02-25T17:05:00.000Z

It's that time again to rummage around in one of the Beauty Spotlight Teams makeup bag. This week we have Lisa from Beauty Info Zone taking a turn. Check out the 'regulars' as well as the 'guest stars' in Lisa's Mystery Makeup Bag by clicking on the bag.

Guest Post: Give your skin a break

2012-02-24T07:37:00.000Z

I'm pleased to be able to let a really lovely lady take over today, with such an excellent choice of topic too. Nic of Strawberry Blonde Beauty Blog has been inspiring my beauty purchases for a long time now (we go back beyond the blogging days). Nic is more than just a great beauty blogger, she's an all round good egg and has held my hands through some difficult parenting moments, for which I am

FOTD with Revlon Colorburst lipstick in Raspberry

2012-02-23T13:45:00.000Z

I spent a good deal of time last night ogling lipsticks online. My eyeshadows and nail varnish no-buy mean that I've been turning my attention elsewhere, naturally. So, to try and rein myself in, I thought it was time to do some more stash shopping. I ended up using a mix of old and new items: I have included a link where I have previously reviewed an item and any PR samples are marked with an

The hunt for a dupe: Guerlain Beige Nude Lipstick

2012-02-21T10:58:00.002Z

A reader got in touch recently to ask about a dupe for one of my favourite lipsticks: Guerlain Kiss Kiss lipstick in Beige Nude #550. She was unable to find this particular shade but keen to know if I considered something else to be a good alternative. I was actually quite dismayed when I realised the reason she wasn't able to find it was because it seems to have been discontinued. As you can see

BECCA Balearic Love News

2012-02-19T08:31:00.001Z

The BECCA Balearic Love collection has been available for about a week now and I have been eagerly awaiting blog posts. I had been really excited about this collection from the moment I saw the promo shots and had been very sad that it wasn't released before my self-imposed eyeshadow ban started. In fact, it wasn't until I started filling my basket with the nail varnishes (hello vamp nails!)

Beauty Spotlight Roundup 19/02/12

2012-02-19T07:52:00.000Z

From beauty blunders to brushes to a cold weather face, The Beauty Spotlight Team has you covered this week! Prime Beauty channels her glory years--the 70's, with Make For Ever's Spring Collection La Bohème. Remember your inner gypsy? Styrch has been busy traveling for work, but she managed to review Project Runway alum Althea Harper's Fall/Winter 2012 this week - she's once again in fashion

My Apologies and a Sneaky Peek!

2012-02-17T22:58:00.000Z

I hope you will forgive me a little rambly post but I feel like I've been a terrible beauty blogger recently. After a week of Groundhog Day style entertaining, refereeing and tidying up after three small children, it definitely feels like someone needs to hit my reset button. It's been hard to find as much time as I normally would for blogging, so proper reviews have had to take a bit of a back

Kiss it Better with Clinique and Great Ormond Street Hospital

2012-02-17T16:14:00.001Z

I had promised myself I wouldn't blog today but as predicted, I've got that twitchy feeling. So, I thought I would share a little something that might be of interest if you're in the mood to treat yourself this weekend. This is a little treat that will do a little good too. This Kissable Lip Set from Clinique costs £25 and is available from House of Fraser. For every sale, 50% of the RRP

Maybelline: Looks from New York Fashion Week

2012-02-16T12:30:00.000Z

Last week I sent a link to the LiveRunway Channel, where New York Fashion Week Sponsors, Maybelline, were presenting videos from Autumn/Winter 2012 shows. I fully intended to watch some of the action as it was happening but, as ever, life with three small children got in the way. I've managed to catch up a now: I won't even begin to try and talk about the clothes (I'm about as fashionable as a

Get in the mood with Neal & Wolf

2012-02-14T13:46:00.002Z

I can't imagine that it has escaped your notice that today is Valentine's day. It is also the half term holiday, so I'm likely to be spending the day watching films about Marvel superheros and playing with Lego mini-figures (we have one that looks like Justin Lee Collins as a Storm Trooper, it never ceases to amuse me). It's a hard life! Although I might not be devoting my day to romance, I will

FOTD with MAC Naked Lunch and Trax

2012-02-13T21:15:00.001Z

I spent some time over the weekend re-arranging my makeup collection, it's nowhere near as fun as it sounds! One of the principal objectives was to make my eyeshadows more accessible. For a long time my MAC 15 pan palette has been at the bottom of a drawer underneath lots of other palettes and consequently it has been neglected. Now that my palette has been released from it's hiding place, I

OCC Lip Tars in Pretty Boy and Strumpet

2012-02-12T09:49:00.001Z

I had a sudden inexplicable yearning for bright pink lipsticks this time last week, so when I was offered the chance to try a couple of the Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tars, I thought I would go bold. I was initially tempted by Anime, a 'so bright it's almost neon' pink but I knew from my experience with MAC's Girl About Town lipstick that I can feel quite self-conscious if I go too

Japonesque Brushes

2012-02-11T10:17:00.000Z

Although it has always been possible to buy Japonesque tools in the UK, up until recently this has been mostly via online stores. Since the end of 2011, Japonesque have had a high street presence: their Pro line is available from John Lewis and the short handled Travel range can be found in Boots. The brushes shown here are both from the Pro range: I have the Medium Eyeshadow Fluff Brush

Lancôme Rouge in Love Collection & Emma Watson PA

2012-02-09T12:16:00.002Z

Emma Watson will be making a public appearance at 4.30pm tomorrow (10th February) in Selfridges, Oxford Street to launch the new Lancôme Rouge in Love collection. I think Emma is a great choice as the face for Lancôme and I'm certainly interested in the new range of lipsticks, but it's tricky to know exactly who the PA is going to appeal to. Of course, it's wrong of me to assume that Harry

Steal: BECCA Pressed Shimmer Powders at 50% Off

2012-02-08T17:23:00.000Z

The BECCA Online store are having a 50% off sale of several soon to be discontinued items. I was delighted to the Pressed Shimmer Powders amongst the items on sale and promptly placed an order for Nefertiti and Princess. I placed the order on Monday morning and my parcel arrived today. I thought I would share a few quick photos for anyone who was considering a purchase. I haven't had chance