Y U K L U I * S T Y L E

[GIFT IDEAS] Valentine's Day for Her

2012-01-30T14:07:00.001Z

Valentine's Day is coming up and rather than the standard gifts like roses, balloons, teddy bears, chocolates etc, I have created a little gift guide for her if you're not really into the whole Valentine cutesy charade.

Lush P.S I Love You - £16.95
Soap and Glory A Butter Suite Moisturising Gift - £14.81
Urban Decay NAKED 2 Eyeshadow Palette - £36
New Look Black Studded Court Shoes - £29.99
ASOS Pyramid Metal Tip Clutch - £15
Accessorize Coquette Bow Cuff - £8

Other gifts:
Scrapbook/Memory Book
Cupcakes
Experience Day Outs

The world is your oyster as there are many gifts and ideas out there!

Only a day and a half to enter my giveaway!

[BEAUTY BOX] Carmine January Box

2012-01-27T02:02:00.000Z

Carmine Beauty Box is a relatively new beauty box, similar to other existing boxes such as Glossybox, Boudoir Privé etc. This is my very first beauty box therefore not being able to compare it to other boxes. I had got this for £4.75 rather than the usual £12.75 as there was a promotion on. These boxes are £10 each and £2.75 shipping and handling. Had received this in an orange package box, open it and it's a black sleek box. To be honest, I love the black box. I would use it myself to store things.

Open the lid:

Treats!

This is what the January box consists of:
Eyeko Fat Eye Stick in Black (Full size, £10):

Eldora False Eyelashes in B162 (£3.90):

Korres Wild Rose 24 - Hour Moisturising & Brightening Cream (10ml sample size):

Westlab Himalayan Pink Salt:

Balance Me Radiance Face Oil (5ml sample size):

This box is worth over £10 and I had got this for £4.75 so it is worth it at the moment. However, I'm not sure if I would carry on with the box due to some of the sample sizes at the price of £12.75. I will do a quick review later on and some of the products aren't suited for my skin type but will probably give it a try.

Sign up to the Carmine Beauty Box here!

Would you give this box a try? What other beauty boxes are you subscribed to?

[HAUL] Possessions Repurchased

2012-01-26T20:48:00.000Z

Those who liked my Facebook page would know that my phone and some of my makeup items have been stolen, right out of my bag! So annoyed! So I ended up purchased some new items to replace my old ones. :'(. Even got a new phone too! Just annoyed that I had to get everyone's number again etc.

These were all bought from Superdrug:

First up is the NYC Sun to Sun Bronzer in Terracotta Tan to replace my Too Faced bronzer (£2.99):

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Transparent (£3.99):

MUA Liquid Waterproof Eyeliner in Black (£1):

Superdrug Tail Comb (£1.09):

Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation in Sand Beige, Combination/Oily (£12.49):

Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Pink Ice (Free):

Superdrug currently has an offer on Revlon products such as:
Buy any liquid foundation and get any lip product free.
Worth the money! Considering the Colorburst lipgloss is £7.99 each.

[REVIEW] Skin79 Hot Pink Super Plus Beblesh Balm Triple Functions

2012-01-22T20:38:00.002Z

Swatch:

Left: Without BB Cream, Right: With BB Cream:

Skin79 Hot Pink Super Plus Beblesh Balm Triple Functions
Oil Control: ♥♥♥♥♥

Long Lasting: ♥♥♥♥♥

Ease of Application: ♥♥♥♥♥

Coverage: ♥♥♥♥♥

Packaging: ♥♥♥♥♥

Price: ♥♥♥♥♥

Overall Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥

Review: Thought this would be the best time to review this BB cream as I'm starting to break out at the moment. Bought it of eBay and paid around £9 for this. It is pretty expensive for 15ml of the product. The first thing I had noticed straight away is that it is only available in one shade only. Once this is applied onto the skin, it'll adapt to the user's skin tone by oxidising however it will still be light for people who are greater than NC25/NC30. It has a grey undertone which you can't really see on the swatch. There is a pleasant floral smell and isn't off putting.

The coverage is about light to medium. It covers my pores and reduces redness on my cheeks, however doesn't cover my spots. Adds a very light coverage to my under eye circles so I will still need to use a concealer. It accentuates the dry skin especially around my nose. Quite disappointing to be honest. So much hype about and it had let me down. Is it possible for a thick consistency to be a sight runny application? Applies nicely and can be blended into the skin easily and it becomes sheer, dewy until it dries matte. I can feel it moisturising my skin and also feel the BB cream on my skin too. Oil control is also ok. After 3 hours, I start to become oily. Because I have oily skin, it doesn't become long lasting. At the end of the day when I remove it, only half of what I've applied is left on. Melts away during the day.

Love the packing. Very hygienic as it pumps out the product and you can control how much it pumps, oh and did I mention that it is hot pink?! To be honest, I don't think I'll purchase this again until my skin is healed up and will only need a light/medium coverage. I might use this as a base for foundation.

Am I the only one who is disappointed with this?

Edit: Happy Chinese New Year Everyone! :)

[HAUL] Mini Asia Came to Me

2012-01-17T23:30:00.000Z

These have been ordered around New Years day and have slowly received them. But yay finally they arrived!

Skinfood Salmon Darkcircle Concealer Cream:

Missha The Style Under Eye Brightener:

Face and neck roller:

And here's the review of the last item, Daiso Japan Charcoal Natural Face Mask: http://yuk-lui.blogspot.com/2012/01/review-daiso-charcoal-natural-face-mask.html

[REVIEW] Daiso Charcoal Natural Face Mask

2012-01-15T15:32:00.000Z

Before:

Wet:

Dried:

Result:

After:

Daiso Charcoal Natural Face Mask
Performance: ♥♥♥♥♥

Ease of Application: ♥♥♥♥♥

Packaging: ♥♥♥♥♥

Overall Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥

Review: This is a real disappointment! As you can see from the before and after photos, no difference whatsoever except my nose area is more dry. This product claims to remove impurities and dead skin cells. It had definitely removed my skin cells and a bit of fine hairs on the side but no blackheads. It does remove the oils but this only lasts for a few hours then my T-zone would get oily again.

To apply this, I use it after I shower as my pores are open. Pat my face with a towel so my face is dry then apply this product on my nose evenly. It had a cool feeling while applying this. The texture is thick, gooey and has a wet appearance when applied. Leave it on until it is fully dried and matte. I can feel the mask tighten and made me think "oh yeah it's working". Then peeled it off and had a good stare at it. That sounds gross but I get intrigued as to what comes out of my pores. Then the disappointment occurred. Peeling it off did hurt a bit but it was tolerable. I did do this as a facial mask and boy oh boy did peeling this baby off hurt. It hurt like a b*tch. Skin felt sensitive and dry afterwards so moisturing straight away is a must! Pulled out my fine hairs and is hard to get it off if the product is on the eyebrows, and hurts a lot more. You can always wash it with water to get rid of the rest.

The only positive thing I can say about this is the exfoliation and removing oils. Well, it's mostly like peeling a layer of skin rather than exfoliating. I personally wouldn't recommend this. It was very afforadable, paid £3.59 on eBay.

Purchased it from this eBay seller.

Have you tried this mask? If so, how did it work for you?

[NEWS] 43 Year Old Woman Who Looks Half Her Age

2012-01-14T18:56:00.004Z

I read this online. Mizutani Masako is 43 years old and has a 20 year old daughter. She has a 5 hour a day skin care routine. These are her own tips:
Eat healthy, fresh food.
A balanced 4 meals a day in small portions.
Drink lots of water to clean out toxins.
Apply lighter makeup as you get older.
Use Vitamin E based creams to keep your skin soft and supple.
Always use sunscreen before going into the sun.
Follow a cleaning, toning and moisturizing regime every night before you sleep.
Exercise regularly, get enough sleep and don’t smoke.

"Japanese fashion magazine model Masako Mizutani is stunningly beautiful. Her goddess-like appearance and smart style have enchanted people across Japan and her official blog, where she mainly shares cosmetic product recommendations, has earned her a steady fan base of both men and women looking for beauty tips.

What’s really stunning about this Japanese Aphrodite, however, is that in addition to being a model, Mrs. Mizutani is a 43 year old housewife with a 20 year old daughter.

Mrs. Mizutani became an instant celebrity in 2009 after appearing on a Japanese television variety program where she shared the secrets of her age-defying looks"

Her blog: http://ameblo.jp/masako1968

Without makeup:

With makeup:

She is stunning with and without make up.

Reading this article reminds me of this image I saw:

Lesson learnt! Taking care of skin is vital in wanting to look youthful.

[OOTD] The Red Blazer

2012-01-12T13:53:00.004Z

Boyfriend bought me a red blazer for Christmas and am in love with it! Here's how I wore it:

Red blazer from Forever 21
Metallic zebra striped sweater in Nude/Gold from Forever 21
High waisted shorts from River Island
Criss cross tights from New Look
Black high heels from Primark

Do you have a red blazer? How would you wear a red blazer?
Will be doing a blog sale soon.

[HAUL] Forever 21 Jungle Fever

2012-01-10T19:03:00.006Z

Received my Forever 21 package today and tried on all the clothes and am in love with them. Went a bit crazy for zebra and cheetah prints. I did find that the clothes were a bit big on me. So I will have to look in store if they have it in an XS as the clothes I bought are size S. If not, I'll just keep them anyways.

Metallic zebra striped sweater in Nude/Gold - £14.99. Sale item.

Metallic zebra striped sweater in Navy/Blue - £14.99. Sale item.

3/4 sleeve cheetah print top - £7.99. Sale item.

Basic knit tunic in black - £2.70 (originally £3), Soft racerback tank in turquoise and navy - £2.70 (originally £3) each.

Cheetah print skirt - £7.87 (originally £8.75).

HOT!

Short pintuck skirt in red - £11.47 (originally £12.75).

Double buckle elastic waisted belt - £4.49. Sale item.

And the total came to £50.42 after using a 10% code on non-sale items and got one of the zebra sweater free and the belt free since it was buy one sale item get another free. Otherwise the actual total would have been £72.96. Got to love sales!

[HAIR + TIPS] I'm Blonde!

2012-01-07T15:55:00.007Z

Yes I am blonde! Ash beige blonde to be exact. I'm not bluffing. Check it out:

Before picture:

This was the first time bleaching my hair. I hesitated a lot because it's hair bleach! Not good for hair whatsoever. I kept changing my mind as to whether to do it or not, then committed to it and wasn't allowed to change my mind. So here is my little guide as to how I did it, the process, outcome and condition of my hair.

State and condition of hair before bleaching:
1.5 inches of black (technically black brown) roots and rest was light/medium golden brown.
Healthy, hydrated, no split ends, not damaged.

I did loads of research and reading reviews on what is the best hair bleach to use etc.
Products used:
Smart Beauty Smart Blonde High Lift Hair Lightener & Platinum Blonde Conditioning Toner (currently on offer in Superdrug, 2 for £8.99):

Contains no ammonia and PPD.
Kit contains:
Instruction leaflet, gloves, application brush, 30g lightening powder, 90ml developer cream and 25ml conditioning toner.

Garnier Nutrisse Radiant Blondes in Ash Beige Blonde:

Contains no ammonia.
Kit contains:
Instruction leaflet, gloves, 60ml developer cream, 40ml colour cream and 40ml bottle conditioner.

After letting my hair getting greasy after two days, it's ready to get bleached! Using the Smart Blonde hair lightener, followed the instructions and started to apply bottom to top. Wrapped the hair in cling film. Left it in for half an hour. Washed the bleach out until the water runs clear, shampooed and used the conditioning toner. The conditioning toner was purple so it can counteract the brassiness/orange. Then conditioned my hair. Let it dry naturally 70% then blow dried the rest.

After bleaching process:

(The light in my room saturates my hair more, meaning it increases the colour than it actually is).

State and condition of hair after bleaching and conditioning toner:
Yellow roots and rest was light orange.
Still healthy and hydrated but not like it was before I started it the process. A tiny bit dry.

The next process is to dye over it. I waited a few days rather than a week because I had a few important events to go to and I wouldn't allow myself to go to them with unfinished, uneven bleached hair. Do wait at least week before dying it! During those few days, I used Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Luscious Long Deep Treatment and I totally recommend it! Had let the hair dry naturally and haven't used any hair products or heat appliances on it.

When the few days was over, I followed the instructions for the Garnier Nutrisse hair dye and applied it to my hair, bottom to top, making sure that my hair is soaked in the dye. Left the dye in for the recommended time and washed the dye until clear, shampooed, used the conditioner that came with the dye and used the Aussie deep treatment. After blowdrying it, I now have an even coverage of colour, tiny bit of damage to my hair.

State and condition of hair after bleaching and dying:
Meduim ash beige blonde hair, even coverage.
Tiny bit dry and still in a very good, healthy condition.

Tips:
- Do pick hair dye that doesn't have ammonia. Ammonia is that chemical smell you get while dye your hair and it can be unbearable. It is responsible for separating the cuticles, causing hardening, weight loss and reduction in hair thickness.
- Using a hair dye with the word ash will get rid of the yellow, orange, brassiness in your hair. Anything golden will emphasise the brasiness.
- Do not bleach/dye your hair when your hair is freshly washed. Your scalp could get damaged and hair will become very dry and straw like.
- Bleach/dye your hair when your hair and scalp is greasy. The natural oils act like a barrier, protecting the hair and scalp.
- Do not bleach or dye your hair if it is dry or straw-like. Your hair could break off and you would have to get it all cut off.
- If your scalp has cuts, scratches, redness, irritation etc, do not bleach/dye your hair. Wait till it is fully recovered first or else it'll worsen.
- Do get a friend to help to apply the bleach/dye in unreachable/unseen areas.
- A month before bleaching, take care of your hair. Condition your hair everyday, hair mask/deep treatment twice a week, try not to use heat appliances, try and wash your hair every other day.
- Do a patch test to see if you're allergic to any of the ingredients.
- Strand test is required for bleaching so you know how long to keep it on for.
- After bleaching your hair, wait at least a week before dying it. During the time period, deep condition your hair a lot to restore it.
- Don't bleach your hair more than once in the day.
- If you're wanting to bleach your hair again after the previous bleaching session, wait at least a week first and take the condition of your hair and scalp into account after a week as well. If dry and damaged, I wouldn't recommend in bleaching it again or it'll snap off.
- Wrapping your hair and head in cling film will make the bleaching/dying process more effective.
- If you feel any burning or stinging sensation on your head, wash immediately or you could run a risk of burning, damaging and irritating your scalp and may need to seek medical advice if it is severe.
- READ THE INSTRUCTION LEAFLETS. Do not leave it in longer than the recommended time. If you leave it in longer, the dye becomes weaker and won't be as effective so you're wasting your time.
- Purchase a semi permanent hair dye close to your colour before it was bleached/dyed or dark as an emergency if everything goes wrong.

Your hair goes through colour levels:

When bleaching, your hair will go through hair colour levels depending on your current hair colour. Each hair colour will have a red, golden or neutral undertone.

[GIVEAWAY] 2 Year Blog Anniversary Feat. UD Naked2

2012-01-01T06:25:00.005Z

1st January - 1st February

Wait did I say I was giving away an Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette? You heard correctly my readers! If you follow my twitter, I got one for Christmas from my lovely auntie and she sent me another one to giveaway! How considerate of her. :).

The usual, rules:
Mandatory:
Must follow my blog (+1)
Leave me a comment answering a question (+1)

Extra entries:
Blog about the giveaway (+1)
Follow me on Twitter (+1)
Tweet about this giveaway (+1)
Like my Facebook page (+1)

To prevent spam and fake entries, I have decided to use Rafflecopter to host my giveaway as suggested by Stavroula @drugstoreandbargainlover! :).
Follow and enter via rafflecopter. :).
DO NOT CHANGE THE TWEET OR I WILL NOT COUNT THAT ENTRY.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

[NEWS] NYX Online Store Opens for the UK

2011-12-31T15:07:00.001Z

Think I've only just realised this and now, my money will go down the drain. Not sure if anyone has noticed this so thought I'd share it.

http://www.nyxcosmeticsstore.co.uk/

[LIPS] Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter Release Date

2011-12-30T16:08:00.001Z

Everyone is currently raving about this product and is only available in the USA. Now is available in Canada. This is being release to the rest of the world in 2012. Unfair how it's not released at the same time for everyone outside the USA.
UK/Europe - around March 2012
Australia - around April 2012

From the Revlon website:
- Buttery Balm + Shiny Color
- Buttery balm with beautiful shiny color to give you baby soft, healthy glowing lips
- Hydrating mango, shea and coconut butter formula boosts lip moisture by 156%
- Pampering gel formula provides super charged hydration and glides on lips buttery smooth
- Sheer to medium color with buttery shine
- Available in 20 luscious shades

The swatches are from Karlasugar.

Very pigmented aren't they? I can't wait till they are released here! Already got my eye on the first four pinks. You can always purchase these on eBay however they may be more expensive than what they are actually worth.

What shades are you eyeing up? If you already own these, how are they for you?

[FAV] End of Year Favourites 2011

2011-12-30T01:51:00.000Z

Thought I'd do an overall favourites list for this year! I will be looking at the products I bought/received this year and will show you my absolute favourite products. Let's start!
Sigma buffer brush - F45

Versitile.

MUA Pro Heaven and Earth Palette

Great for everyday look! and a transition to night.

L'Ocitane Lavender Hand Cream

Has definitely saved my hands from dryness this winter. Will review.

NYX Round Lipstick in Strawberry Milk

A little goes a long way with this. Perfect baby pink.

Guess that's it! What are your favourite products this year?

[HAIR] Tie Dye Ends

2011-12-29T18:25:00.001Z

While browsing the Soompi hair dye thread, found this image and thought it was very funky. It'd be awesome for the summer. What do you think of this? Makes me want to ombre my hair.

Credits: Soompi Forums

[NEWS] Make Up Academy Cosmetics Store Opens

2011-12-29T14:53:00.000Z

Do you guys remember my review on the Urban Decay Naked Eye Dupe?
Make Up Academy has opened an online store and ships internationally too! £4.95 to Europe and £7.50 to the rest of the world. It has both the £1 and professional range and it is worth every penny. Best tip: order in bulk it's that cheap!

http://www.muastore.co.uk/index.php/

[FASHION] Alternative Dress with a Man's Shirt

2011-12-27T19:22:00.001Z

Found this video and thought I'd share it. It is amazing!

[ETC] What's in My Travel Make Up Bag

2011-12-27T18:22:00.000Z

Hope you guys had a lovely Christmas break and bought some lovely things in the Boxing Day sales! Unfortunately, I didn't go the sales. Didn't want to go since it'd be packed.

This post is about what's in my travel make up bag since I travel around a lot.

Skin care:

Palettes:

Face make up:

Eye and lip make up:

Brushes and tools:

What's in your travel bag?

[BB CREAM] BB Creams Available in the UK

2011-12-24T17:28:00.003Z

I was browsing online and saw more BB creams already released or future releases. I am going to list all the BB creams I find here. I will keep this post updated. I'll add a link to this on the sidebar.

Currently available (listed in alphabetical order):
17 BB Blemish Balm. All In One Magic Make-up, SPF 25

"Discover the new 17 BB Blemish Balm to reveal the magic of flawless skin with this all-in-one foundation plus skincare wonder product.
Covers: full coverage which conceals imperfections and helps control oil.
Enhances: the creamy formula evens skins tone for a flawless finish.
Protects: SPF 25 and hydrating formula for healthy skin."
Shades available: Light, Medium.
Availability: Boots.
RRP: £6.99

Christian Dior Diorsnow White Reveal UV Protection BB Cream

"Lightweight yet powerful, this true skin-perfecting shield instantly protects and targets to reduce dark spots and imperfections. A powerful UV filter ensures effective protection against damaging UV rays. Enriched with new generation correcting pigments, its formula diminishes dark spots and all skin irregularities while boosting the radiance of the complexion. The skin is immediately and perfectly evened out and protected, revealing incredible transparency."
Shades available: Only 1 shade.
Availability: Harrods only.
RRP: £36.50.

Estee Lauder Cyber White Brilliant Cells Extra Intensive BB Cream

"Estee Lauder CYBERWHITE BRILLIANT CELLS Extra Intensive BB Creme Multi-Action Formula SPF35/PA+++ combines a high level SPF with advanced brightening effects and natural-looking coverage. This all-in-one product minimizes the appearance of imperfections and evens skin tone. Gentle and lightweight, this creme leaves skin feeling comfortable. It keeps skin looking fresh all day by helping inhibit surface oil and shine. It creates a smooth base for make-up to glide on."
Shades available: Only 1 shade.
Availability: Heathrow only.
RRP:£26

Garnier Miracle Skin Perfector Daily All-In-One B.B. Blemish Balm Cream

"Feel the sensation of the light texture that instantly melts into your skin. The formula with mineral pigments gives an instantly ‘perfect’ skin.
The result? Sheer coverage; imperfections look blurred, lines softened. Your skin looks luminous, smoother and more even. See the B.B. difference.
24hr hydration. Skin feels more supple, smoother, softer. Feel the B.B. difference.
UV protection: SPF15 to help protect the skin.
Go B.B! In just one step, even, cover, hydrate, illuminate and help protect your skin."
Shades available: Light, Medium.
Availability: Superdrug and Boots.
RRP: £9.99.

Germaine de Capuccini Synergyage BB Cream Perfectionist

"A superb product with good coverage especially formulated for skin that is easily irritated, or perhaps has been treated with Laser / chemical Peeling / IPL. Enriched with hyaluronic acid and other plant ingredients favouring the recovery of the optimal hydration level whilst also providing comfort to the skin. Protecting the skin with an SPF12 against UVB rays. Also contains Liquorice Derivative which reduces inflammation, milk proteins that work as 'messenger molecules' that protect against inflammatory processes and increase cell viability. With a high coverage and excellent texture, this product instantly transforms the skin, concealing redness, darkspots and other imperfections. Leaves no oily residue and is ideal for all ages and skin types. Good as a make-up foundation base. Apply after your usual treatment / moisturising ream."
Shades available: Only 1 shade.
Availability: Germaine de Capucccin online store.
RRP: £38.50

Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation

"Inspired by the cult Asian market Beauty Balm creams, Skin Base Foundation is a brand new, refined formula unlike anything on the UK market. Easily blendable, it effortlessly creates a perfect complexion, and like the entire Illamasqua foundation range, is undetectable in a professional HD environment. Suitable for all skin types, it smoothes, softens and conditions your skin whilst providing natural, buildable coverage."
Shades available: 18 shades.
Availability: Illamasqua store, counters at Debenhams and Selfridges and online store.
RRP: £25.

MAC Prep and Prime Beauty Balm SPF35

"Prep + Prime Beauty Balm is lightly tinted in a nearly sheer beige tone to work on an array of complexions, it creamily re-textureizes the skin and then goes on to excel at being a face primer with high everyday UVA/UVB SPF 35 defense."
Shades available: Only 1 shade.
Availability: MAC online store and Heathrow.
RRP: £21.

Une Intuitive Touch BB Cream Foundation

"Our NEW BB cream foundation is a multi-function treatment that camouflages small skin blemishes, unifies, soothes and protects, and even has the power to make your complexion baby soft all in just a single application! UNE's first compact BB cream foundation is a cream to powder possessing skincare properties that promises to give your skin that radiant, high definition look. With its 7 miracle virtues, and its 100% natural formula it is the new beauty must have!
1. Unify - Versatile coverage. No mask effect
2. Smooth - Refined skin texture
3. Boost radiance - Instant and long lasting results
4. Correct - Improved skin appearance
5. Moisturise 8HR - Enriched with jojoba oil
6. Re-balance - Hydrated & matified where needed, minimised pores
7. Protect - Enriched with antioxidant vitamin E"
Shades available: 7 shades.
Availability: Superdrug and Boots.
RRP: £14.49

Future Releases (listed in release order):
No7 Beautiful Skin BB Cream (Released 25th January 2012)

"Take off those winter layers and reveal your outer beauty this spring with new No7 Beautiful Skin BB Cream. Its unique 3-in-1 formula evens and enhances skin tone and disguises imperfections, while the nutrient-enriched formula helps to banish blemishes. And with the added protective power of SPF 15 and 5 * UVA technology to help skin stay youthful, BB is the only way to wear this season’s must-have essential - perfectly-pared back, beautiful skin."
Shades available: Fair, Medium.
Availability: Boots.
RRP: £12.95.

Clinique Age Defence BB Cream (Released in February? 2012 nationwide but is currently available at Heathrow)

"This instant morning routine gives skin just about everything it needs for a quick start. SPF protection, antioxidants for prevention, plus enough coverage to banish imperfections. The perfect primer, too."
Shades available: 01, 02.
Availability: Currently available Heathrow now but will be available at Clinique counters and online once released.
RRP: £19 - £30 (not sure exactly).

Image credits: Google Images.
Information credits: Various websites.

[GIVEAWAY] The British Christmas Giveaway Winner

2011-12-24T13:54:00.001Z

440 entries! Thank you guys for entering! Drumroll please! And the winner is...

Dun dun duuuuun...
Mia Martinez ! :)

What she wants for Christmas: Clarisonic

Congratulations Mia! Will be in touch with you very shortly.

Thank you for participating and sorry for not everyone winning! :(. It'll be my 2 year anniversary on New Year's Day and will do a special giveaway! Watch out for it!

Have an Merry Christmas everybody! :)

[GIVEAWAY] The British Christmas Giveaway Featuring Sleek, MeMeMe, MUA is CLOSED

2011-12-21T14:56:00.000Z

Thank you guys for entering! I will announce the winner asap, as soon as I've put the entries into a spreadsheet. Think I'll start using google docs for entries next time for ease and verify the entries. Good luck everyone and thank you for entering. I've got a special 2 year anniversary giveaway on New Years Day. Look out for it! :)

[GIFT IDEAS] Stocking Fillers £5 and Under

2011-12-18T22:29:00.000Z

Last minute shopping and need ideas on what to purchase to fill those stockings? Here are some ideas that are £5 and under (click on image to enlarge):

Top row:
Make Up Academy Heaven and Earth Palette - £4
Vaseline Lip Therapy in Crème Brûlée - £2.99
Topshop Nail Varnish in Green Room - £5
Forever 21 Matelassé Coin Purse - £3

Middle row:
H&M Duo Lipgloss Set - £3.99
Batiste On The Go Blush Dry Shampoo 50ml - £1.52
Boots False Eyelashes - £4
The Body Shop Wild Rose Hand Cream - £5

Bottom row:
H&M Earmuffs - £2.99
Paperchase Teatime Strawberry Cheescake Lipbalm - £2.75
Flutter French Manicure Set - £4.99
Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub - £4.95

[NEWS] Super Plus Vital BB Cream Triple Functions - Hot Orange

2011-12-18T15:04:00.000Z

Skin79 has released a new BB cream in Hot Orange! The hot pink and gold BB creams have an SPF 25 while this has an SPF 50. The hot orange does what both the hot pink and gold does and has an extra 5 vitamins to help the skin. Click on the images to enlarge to see what is new:

[NEWS] Chosungah Luna 3D Cheek and Eye Print

2011-12-13T00:46:00.001Z

Could this be the new revolution to applying makeup? There's currently Eye Majic instant eyeshadow, however, this is a palette and you just require a sponge applicator to apply it as compared to a paper like application. Chosungah Luna is a Korean brand and is only exclusive to Korea. Maybe in other asian countries too.

I don't understand Korean so I won't be able to translate it.

Palette and 3 sponge applicators shaped.

The palette consists of a natural everyday eyeshadow, smokey eyeshadow and a bronzer and highlighter in one.

Comes in two shades:

If this was launched worldwide, would you purchase it?

Image credits: Google Images.

[FALSE EYELASHES] Eyelash Jewellery

2011-12-12T16:20:00.000Z

Was browsing arount Etsy and found this little store that sells eyelash jewellery. The store is called Spirys and is based in the USA. They're so cute and would fit a lot of occassions. However they're not for everyday, casual wear. These remind me of Shu Uerema false eyelashes since Shu Uerema does do some quirky lashes. What do you think of these?

Image credits: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Spirys