Miss B

Benefit Ultra Plush Lipgloss

2012-07-04T05:38:00.000-07:00

The wonderful people at Benefit have come up with such a great idea. Thier famous box blushers have now been teamed with thier counterpart lipglosses! Your cheeks and lips can now be complemented with matching colours. For instance you can now waer Dandelion blusher with the new Dandelion lipgloss to match! These glossess are counterparts to all the box blushes Benefit has (except Hervana sadly). There are 6 shades in total:

Dandelion (as purchased by myself for this particular review) - Frosty pink
Coralista - Im sure by its name that you can tell that it is a Coral colour
Dallas - Which is a darker pink. Id say it is a Rose Pink with a Brown undertone.
Sugarbomb - this colour is pink also, but darker than Dandelion but is still a nude.
Bella Bamba - Is more of a punchy and bright colour. Id say it is a lot brighter than Coralista, but it is sheer.
Hoola - which in the box is a bronzer (and if im right it has been voted the UK's number one Bronzer!). In lipgloss it is brown but is sheer with golden shimmer.

I picked up Dandelion today after my makeup lesson. I choose this colour because I love the box blush version. I knew the colour was right for me straight away. As said above, it is a frosty pink colour that has a lovely shimmer. The lipgloss itself is very soft and silky. It glides on easily. It doesn't have that sticky residue finish at all. It is very moisturising also. I cannot stand lipglosses that are sticky but I can guarentee that this lipgloss is not sticky at all. The packaging is simple and decided with the box blushes in mind. They are squeezey tubes which is good for fast application. The tip is shaped perfectly to fit the shape of your lips, so application is mistake-free and smooth. The tube is a great size for traveling or just going out. I think above all this product does save you a lot of time because of these features, and also because you already have two matching products (if you posess the box blush as well) so there is no thought as to what you would match with your cheeks or with your lips. Though you dont have to just stick with Dandelion on your lips and cheeks, there is a freedom to decide other colours, it is compeltely down to you and the look you have decided!

For me what sets this gloss apart from all the others on the market is the fact that there is a blusher to match, which is a breath of fresh air. For those who are not experienced with makeup or are unsure about what goes with what, then I would reccomend the blush and gloss. Both are great products. I cannot rave about them enough!

I bought my gloss from a Benefit counter for £13.50. They are all this price. The box blushers are £23.50. I only have a swatch of the Dandelion, however there are swatches on the Benefit website which I shall link below.

http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/brand/beautyschool/shadefinders/box-o-powder-gloss

Let me know what you think. A great idea? :)

Miss B xx

Bourjois Paris Smile Enhancing Gloss

2012-06-30T13:48:00.000-07:00

It's a breath of fresh air when a product comes along that can take care of two jobs, instead of one. This gloss from Bourjois encompassess that quality. Yes it is a lip gloss, however it also embodies a tooth brightening effect gel! I have yet to come accross a two in one product such as this. It is unique for its versatillity. Needless to say I am impressed with this idea. It is not a mere lip product. It focuses on your smile. What do you recon??

As for the product's usage, the tooth brightening gel only has to be sweeped across your smile. It is gentle for your teeth and tastes like Mint! As for the lipgloss itself, it just your average lip gloss. A safe lipgloss you can rely on when you fancy wearing it. So besides having pretty glossy lips, you can achieve a bright smile as well.

I picked up the colour 07 Beige Tapis Rouge because this product I want to use as an everyday gloss, and the more neutral the colour is, the more I will wear it (for myself). I recommend this for those of you who travel a lot because it is convienient for touch ups of your teeth looking clean and of course for glossy lips. With that in mind, I recon this is perfect for just about anyone - Party go-ers, Brides, Proms. Especially those who are always on the go because this process is such a quick and easy one, it bears thinking about.

Bourjois has this gloss in 6 shades and they cna be purchased anywhere with a Bourjois counter. I got mine in Boots for £8.99.

http://www.bourjois.co.uk/catalog/make_up/lips/gloss/smile_enhancing_gloss
http://www.boots.com/en/Bourjois-Smile-Enhancing-Gloss_1238040/

Miss B xx

Revlon Colour Burst Lip Butter

2012-06-25T09:57:00.000-07:00

Revlon lip butters have been released in the UK only in recent months. It was an anticipated release as these butters are very popular in America. These butters are everywhere you look in the UK. You only have to put on the TV or open a magazine to see Emma Stone's ad campaign. The formula contains Mango, Shea and Cocoa Butter, which act as the moisturising agent. Each butter is not completely sheer. The pigments in these butters are visible and I recon they can be worn in the place of lipstick. There are 20 colours to choose from in the UK, which is great because you are never short of choice! Believe me the decision of which lip butter colour you want is hard, mind that's because I am very indecisive.

I bought two neutral colours to begin with because I thought two safe colours would be good to try. I got Peach Parfait (below) and Sugar Frosting (above). Peach Parfait to me looks darker in the bullet rather than it is swatched. It is indeed Peach that looks to me has more of a pink undertone than orange. Sugar Frosting speaks for itself in that the colour is indeed a frosty pink. It could just be my eyes but I can see silver shimmer in there too. This colour is quite sheer in comparison to peach parfait, however I think this is because it's only meant to give your lips shimmer rather than colour.

In my opinion these butters where worth the wait. They are better than a tin lip balm because you are not wasting left over product on your fingers and also it is cleaner application. The packaging is nice. The butters are in bullets that you twist, just like a lipstick. Each butter has different colour packaging depending on its butter colour. You forget that you are not using a lipstick even though the butters come in bullet form. I did find that I had to reapply the balm every 2 hours or there abouts. However my lips where moisturised during that time. I think these are perfect for those who dislike using lip stick and those who like lip balm. I have purchased one of these butters as a gift for a friend. These butters are therefore great gifts for anyone. As a word of warning these butters can melt so be careful. Another slight down side is that while applying the butter, some of the butter runs off the bullet and on the packaging making it look slightly messy. You can wear these butters alone or you could put a slick of gloss over the top if you prefer.

This product can be purchased at any revlon counter. I got mine from Superdrug in the UK for £7.99, however they are now on offer in Superdrug for £5.99.
http://www.superdrug.com/search?q=Revlon+lip+butter&searchsubmit=Search
http://www.revlon.co.uk/Revlon-Home/Products/Lips/Lipcolor/Revlon-ColorBurst-Lip-Butter.aspx

More colours of these butters are on my list - fantastic products.

Miss B xx

Kiko Pencil Lip Gloss

2012-06-18T14:50:00.003-07:00

I could not resist walking into Kiko Cosmetics in Westfields this week, during my time in London. This is because I have been to a Kiko shop whilst visiting a friend in Barcelona. Seeing this shop in London was a surprise because I did not think that Kiko was sold here in the UK, but obviously I am wrong! And I am very very very happy that I was wrong!

Kiko is an Italian cosmetic brand. It's motto is to 'be what you want to be'. this does translate into their products because they are very good quality and extremely good value for money! Their choice of colours are fantastic, for example one wall was dedicated to different types of nail varnish. This wide spectrum of colour does allow you to express yourself and fulfil the afore mentioned motto. According to their website their products are non-comedogenic (face make up) and ophthalmologically tested (eye make up). Their products are inspired by Milan fashion. Also according they do not test on animals which is great. If you want to know more about the brand then the website shall be posted below.

One product really caught my eye, because I have not seen a product like this before - a lip gloss pencil! At first you think of it to be dupe of the Clinique Chubby Sticks. However these Kiko pencils are a fraction of the price and are literally lipgloss. These pencils come in 12 shades. The formula is fantastic because it is so soft, creamy and produces a beautiful glossy veil on your lips (much like ordinary gloss from a tube). I do prefer the pencil gloss in some respects because it is faster and I believe more hygienic. The formula contains anti-aging vitamin E which is great because prevention is better than a cure! Out of the 12 shades I picked shade number 7 in Baby Pink. This colour is not sheer. It leaves your lips with a gorgeous baby pink colour. One sweep is all you need. The last fab thing about this pencil is the price! They retail at £3.90 in the UK. I recently purchased another lip gloss pencil as a gift for someone because they are fantastic and extremely good value for money! Therefore for me, Kiko do fulfil their motto.

One down side about this product is that it is a pencil and would require sharpening. However sharpeners are not difficult to find. Just have this in mind when you purchase this product. The cheapest I could find in Boots was a Bourjois sharpener that sharpens lip pencils and eye liner kohl's also. Here is the link for that - http://www.boots.com/en/Bourjois-Paris-Pencil-Sharpener_50602/

http://www.kikocosmetics.com/eshop/uk/home

The swatches where taken outside Kensington Palace today after our tour. Such a pretty building.

Miss B xx

Broadway Impress Press On Manicure Kits

2012-06-15T01:17:00.001-07:00

I recently got these press on manicure sets by broadway because I needed something fast and easy to jazz up my poor nails. I saw these in boots and instantly lived them! Thr designs on the nails I thought made the nails look more expensive than they actually are!

In regards to the product itself, each box of these nails contain the nails and a cute plastic case to keep them in. I'm on my way to London as we speak so I love the fact that I got a case to all these nails together and in good condition. I'm all for organisation! Also you can keep future nails in these cases or other things if you prefer! Another fantastic and handy feature of these nails is its adhesive method. You literally peel off the back, stick it to the nail and that is it!! No fuss with glue. I find using nail glue slightly annoying because you have to be cautious because it's bonding agents are very surprisingly strong. With usual peel off nails they can feel slightly loose on your nail. However these nails are different! They seem to be designed with the full purpose of being stuck on. They are fast to put on. It took me 5 minutes on the train. I brought my own nail glue just in case, but I never used it once! I love love love these nails!! Best false nails that I have used . Definitely.

I think these where £8.99 in Boots each. There where about 5 other designs I think (don't quote me). And if I remember rightly they varied in price. These nails where the most expensive. The nails in the picture are called Love Struck. I recommend them for first time users especially but ultimately for everyone.

Miss B xx

L'Oreal Glam Shine Miss Candy Lip Glosses

2012-05-28T11:43:00.001-07:00

These lipglosses look good enough to eat! In a nut shell, the name says it all. Its lipgloss that have been swirled together to look like yummy sweeties! This is the difference to the ordinary Glam Shines that L'Oreal make. Everything else is the same, in terms of packaging and the trademark heart shaped applicator (more on that later). I picked up the colours Pink Treat, Nude Bonbon and Tart Lollipop. I got three from Booth because they where too pretty to just leave behind! They come in 6 colours.

The gloss itself is very hydrating. It definetely gives your lips some definition, especially the darker shades. It is as if this gloss plumps them slightly. As for the glossyness (if that is even a word), the name says it all. The formula gives beautiful shine. I would describe it as more glassy than glossy. To me glossy means that it is sticky, and this lip gloss is NOT sticky. So thumbs up to the formula and now for the colours themselves.

The colours I chose - first of all Pink Treat. The colours in the tube are a light peach and a slightly darker peach, (with more of a pink undertone) that have been swirled together. There is also, what appears to be Gold specs of glitter loaded into the formula to create a dazzling shine. The next colour is Nude Bonbon, which in comparison to Pink Treat is not shimmery (no glitter). So if shimmer is not your taste then I suggest this colour. In the tube, the colours are a soft baby pink that is swirled with a white colour, with pink undertones again. Together these colours leave a pretty frosty finish on your lips rather than a full on shimmer. For some reason it reminds me of strawberry and vanilla icecream that has been swirled together. It is very femine and incredibly wearable day or night. And finally the most dramatic (I would say). Tart Lollipop combines a red/orange, with a pink/purple that has been swirled together. In this tube, it is the pink/purple that has glitter but the red/orange is matte. It may seem quite out there, however together when worn on the lips it creates a dark pink with a hint of shimmer (I would say). It is wearable and evens up your lip colour nicely.

So besides the swirled colours, what makes this lipgloss one of the best on the market? I would say the applicator. I would say it is mistake free. It is in the shape of a heart, which is remarkable because it fits the shape of your mouth perfectly. Another impressive feature is the hole in the middle of the sponge. Gloss collects in the sponge when you pull it out of the tube, and when you press the applicator sponge on a surface (i.e. your lips), the hole in the middle of the sponge allows the gloss to seep through. This therefore means that one sweep accross your lips is all you need. This in turn makes it faster and easier to apply. This brush is featured on all the Glam Shine Glossess.

There are more colours available, I just picked three of them. Like I said earlier, I purchased mine from Boots. These glossess retail in the UK for £7.69. It does seem a lot for a lip gloss but I do think they are worth the money. Check them out!

Miss B xx

Floral Nails Using Rimmel London Polish

2012-05-21T04:22:00.001-07:00

This nail design is very vintage inspired. It is really simple to do and does not take as long to do, as you would think! It is very simple and pretty, and I think a really nice summery look!

I used all Rimmel London polishes because I find them the most reliable polish to work with. However, you can use any polish you want in similar colours to what I am using. You could change the pink for any other shade you fancy. For example Red, Blue or purple. Just think Floral. I decided to play it safe with a nice rosy pink.

What I used:

Rimmel London 60 seconds nail varnish in the colours, 500 Caramel Cupcake, 405 Rose Libertine and 730 Silver Bullet.

Rimmel London I Love Lasting Finish in Minty Jade 2 old hair grips (you could use a toothpick but I did not have any so improvising was needed!)

First of all the base colour will need to be applied. For this look I used Rimmel London 60 Second polish in 500 Caramel Cupcake. It is a classy, nude beige colour. You can use any colour you fancy but I reccommend a colour that does not clash with the colour of your roses.

Wait to dry and then apply another coat.

After the second coat is dry you want to begin your roses. I took my Rimmel London Rose Libertine polish and placed 3 spots (not blobs) on each nail.

Next I dipped one end of my grip into the colour silver bullet and placed a spot of it in the middle of each of the 3 pink spots.

The using the other end of the grip I swirled the both colours together. When doing this be careful to not over swirl because you do not want to lose the pink around the edge of the rose. A tip, apply silver bullet and swirl the colours when the polish is still wet. Do this to every nail. And wait for your roses to dry.

To create the leaves I took another grip and dipped it into the colour misty jade and did little strokes on the edge of every rose. A nail art pen in any green colour would be ideal here but due to my lack of preparation I used a grip.

And that is how I created this floral look! Like I said there is room for you to experiment with different colour flowers or backgrounds. I hope this gave you an idea of how to do the basics.

Miss B xx

Maybelline New York Dream Fresh BB Cream

2012-05-20T04:15:00.004-07:00

I got this BB Cream because it is EVERYWHERE!! Im sure you have turned on your TVs or opened a magazine and seen this BB Cream somewhere. So because it is everywhere, it must be a good product? I certainly like it. BB Creams are good to use insted of a foundation or a tinted moisturiser because BB Creams I find to be a good balance of the two. When I compare this BB Cream to the L'oreal Paris BB Cream, I do prefer the Maybelline one because I find it a lot lighter on my skin. For myself, personally, the Maybelline BB Cream is more moisturing for me than the L'oreal BB Cream. L'oreal Paris is better in terms of coverage, however this Maybelline beaut is better for your skin in terms of moisturisation and the protections it offers.

The formula in this Maybelline BB Cream claims to provide its user with 8 factors that perfect your skin. This BB Cream claims to blurr imperfections, leaves you a natural glow and a fresh feeling. Also it complements your skin tone and make sit smooth and hydrating. There is an impressive SPF 20 in the formula which is perfect for the summer. Lastly it claims to be non greasy because its formula is not oil based. That therefore makes it great for oily skin and also good for dry skin because it does have a moisturising agent in the formula.

It is easy to apply. Use your finger tips to blend it into your skin. You do not have to use a moisturiser before hand but it effectively is your moisturiser. I recommend using concealor for blemishes because this BB Cream does not have a lot of coverage and I like the extra insurance that my blemishes, dark circles etc, looks as covered as it can be. However that issue is down to your preference and what works for you. We all have different skin after all!

This BB Cream comes in four different shades that are adaptable to your skin tone, however I do recommend that you swatch this product on the back of your hand before you buy it, just to make sure it is just right for you.

I got mine for £7.99 from Boots (great because I got some Boots points too!). Also Boots have a 3 for 2 deal on all Maybelline products right now (for a limited time). However if Boots is not in your reach, any Maybelline counter should store this BB Cream.

Miss B xx

Favourite MaxFactor Nail Varnishes

2012-05-15T12:34:00.001-07:00

I have no idea why but recently I have had an obsession with nail varnish! Do you often get that? When you go through phases of buying just lip glosses or eyeshadows? Any who I am undergoing a nail polish phase lately and thought it would be a good idea to tell you what brand has stood out to me.

And the winning brand is MaxFactor!!! They have the best iredecent polishes on the market right now, I believe. Four colours from their polish collection have stood out above and beyond!
The colours are:

Dazzling blue - This colour is so beautiful! Its base colour is light blue. The iredecent shimmer is then a yellow/green colour. I reminds of me of the Petrol effect polishes. By the way apologies about the photo of me wearing it, it isn't very clear but I thought Caswell Beach was a beautiful backdrop because this polish matched the colour of the Sea :)

Graffiti - This polish is less understated and dramatic than Dazzling Blue, however it features a dark Turquoise base colour with light blue shimmer.

Fantasy fire - my second favourite out of the four polishes! It embodies a dark purple base colour and then has dark Red shimmer through it. It is a nicely surprising how well these two colours work with each other. If dark colours aren't your thing but you like the look of this polish then I recommend wearing this colour on just one nail, and then painting the rest a different colour. I used a coral pink for my other nails with this colour and I just works so well.

Sunny pink - This colour is my favourite because I love pink nails. This polish embodies the prettiest pale ballerina pink base and has gold/yellow shimmer through it. If I had to describe this colour in one word it would be pearlescent. However it did take about 3 coats to achieve this colour but the result was worth it I thought. I would happily wear this colour on every nail, however today I just did not have enough time too so I painted one nail Sunny Pink, one nail Fantasy Fire and the rest a matt coral pink (Rimmel London's Rose Libertine I think its called).

These polishes do only come in mini jars which I find sad because I would have liked more polosh. In saying that these polishes where £3.99 each, which I thought was not bad for a MaxFactor polish! You would definety get a lot of wear out of these. I have worn mine for 24 hours and there is no sign of chipping. They dried quite quickly, I'd say a minute, however I was impatient today and did not wait until they dried to slam on another coat.

If you have a friend who loves nail polish then these colours should be a nice treat for a gift. Or if you are like me and are stressed from exams, sacrificing some of your student loan or hard earned wages on one of these babies is not a bad idea. I promise I won't tell!

Hope you enjoyed this review and if you pass a MaxFactor counter, try some testers because they are brilliant! If you are studying hard for an exam aswell, good luck :)

Miss B xx

Estée Lauder Eyeshadow Palette in Bronze Sands

2012-05-11T03:45:00.002-07:00

This beautiful palette is just one of the jewels available from estée's Bronze Godess Collection. I am truly impressed with this collection. I could talk about it looooooaaads so to save some time I want to talk about my favourite piece from the collection - the bronze sands palette. The first thing you notice about this palette is the packaging. It is a typical Estée Lauder gold case - a real classic and would great on anyone's dresser, makeup kit or even your suitcase for your summer holidays. As for the palette it reminds me of a lush, deep and hypnotising blue Oasis in the middle of the golden sands of the dessert. This palette would look especially good with a tan, but I am as white as a ghost right now and it still looks great so I reccomend this for all skin shades!

The shadows themselves are embossed with a rippled effect like you would see in the dessert or on the tide of the beach. The bronze shadows are various in their shades. The bottom left is a sheer shimmery gold. It is the perfect highlight of the brow bone. The top left is a very pigmented copper bronze colour, again it is shimmery. As seen in the photo I blended this colour inbetween the blue and the dark brown which is in the bottom right of the palette. I also reccommend using this dark brown to line half of the bottom lash line and then use the blue to finish the line to the corner of your eye. I think the blue works well blended out from the corner of the eye out. I think it looks like the sand leading to the sea! That is what inspired the look. As a final touch I blended the dark brown through the socket slightly. With some mascara you got the perfect bronze Godess look for a night out! A tip from me, is toupee a blue kohl on the waterline just to give more definition. Another tip is to use the copper colour as a bronzer. It blends in so well into your cheeks even though it is an eye shadow so I reccommend trying that!

If dramatic eyes are not your thing then no problem! This palette has a lovely medium gold colour in the top right corner that can be worn alone with the dark brown to line the eyes. Or worn with the dark brown on the outter corner of the eye and smudged into the crease. You could swap that brown for the copper if you proffered. Honestly this palette is so versatile that you can experiment freely.

This palette was £35 from Debenhams. I got mine for the same price but from Boots. Basically anywhere that has an estée Lauder counter should have this jewel! It may be pricey but I genuinely believe that you cannot go wrong with this price compared to other high end palettes on the market that are over £40. I believe this palette is good value for a high end brand. Am so in love with this product!!! I have to admit I love this collection so much I got the lipgloss too and I'm debating on a lipstick!

This palette is a true Jewel for the Summer :)

....Hey just thinking ahead for Summer ;)

Miss B xx

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_123008026899_-1?breadcrumb=Home%7EtxtEstée+Lauder+bronze+Godess

Maybelline Illegal Length Mascara

2012-05-03T07:12:00.000-07:00

What I love about this mascara is its wearability. Good mascaras look good in the day. Good mascaras look good in the night. Great mascaras look good day and night!

I saw this particular mascara advertised on TV and thought I had to try it! When I first got it I thought not very much of it because the packaging looked slightly cheap, however never judge a mascara by its packaging! This mascara took me by surprise, in fact. I immedietely noticed a difference in colour, length and volume. Whilst wearing this during the day I found it hard for this mascara to budge anywhere. It did stay put. In saying that, this mascara was easy to remove at night with a simple makeup remover. I love that also about this mascara because there is no fussing with it. You want it there - its there. You want it off - one wipe and its off.

The formula is unique to the rest of the Maybelline mascaras because of it is thier first fibre extension mascara, this means when applied to your lashes, fibres are sealed into your lashes, hence making them longer and fuller! Now Maybelline claim that this mascara adds 4mm to your lashes. Im not so sure of that because I never measured (not that I think I can without looking silly and asking someone to hold the ruler!), however I did notice a nice longer length which is the main thing!

Before

After

I bought mine from Boots! Maybelline is currently on offer there aswell - Buy one get one half price on selected Maybelline products! I got mine for £8.49. I'm sure there are SO many places to where you can purchase this mascara!

My overall verdict.. if this mascara is illegal then it is worth going to jail for!

Miss B xx

Barry M Giveaway!!

2012-05-02T10:06:00.003-07:00

Hey everyone I have decided to go ahead with the Barry M giveaway! I am giving away a Barry M Magnetic Polish in 'Magnetic Violet'. To check out more about this polish you can read my review on it on this blog or go to the Barry M website! The effect of this particular polish is beautiful and because it is not available worldwide this beautiful British brand polish could be yours! To enter all you have to do is follow me on twitter (@rebeccabewick) - Simple!

Effect is on the false nail :) Preeety

Small print: This competition is open WORLDWIDE! The winner shall be selected at random. The closing date for this competition is (GMT) 12:00AM on 18/5/2012.

Good luck everyone :)

Blog Post: http://missbewick.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/barry-m-magnetic-burgandy-nail-polish.html

Miss B xx

Maxfactor Flipstick Colour Effect in Salsa Red

2012-05-01T05:47:00.000-07:00

I believe that every girl or make up lover should own a Red Lipstick. This is because Red is such a timeless and classy colour that can suit everyone and will never go out of style. I do understand however that not everyone likes bright red lips because it is very dramatic, but also it is bout how you wear your Red lipstick. Whenever I think of Red Lipstick I instantly think of a 50s pin-up look, for instance Marylin Monroe. I believe if you tone the rest of your makeup down to the bare essentials such as just a flick of liner on the eye with some mascara, Red lips look beautiful!

I chose this product by Maxfactor because it is basically two shades of Red in one Lipstick. I love products that allow you to experiment or create a colour that you specifically choose yourself. One side is a deep and creamy Fire Engine Red (Id say), while the other end has an Orange undertone to it.When blended together creates this soft light Red that I believe is wearable. I reccomend the lighter Red for the day time and then both together or just the Fire Engine Red for the night. You could also wear the darker Red all over the lip, then put the lighter Red in the centre of your lips.

This range of lipsticks come in 4 colours: Bloomy Pink, Gypsy Red, Salsa Red and Swingy Brown. Before you purchase of these I reccommend swatching them to find which one you prefer especially in regards to Gypsy Red and Salsa Red.

They are on offer right now in Superdrug (which is where I purchased mine). It was £6.49 reduced from £8.49.

http://www.superdrug.com/max-factor/max-factor-flipstick-colour-effect-salsa-red/invt/411954/

Miss B xx

Nail Rock Nail Wraps in Tribal Gold

2012-04-29T10:33:00.000-07:00

This is the first time that I had tried nail wraps! After putting the very first wrap on my nail I was immedietely impressed! The effect is amazing, and looks like you had your nails professionally done. It did not take too long at all to apply. It took me slightly longer because I decided to use false nails underneath because my true length was too short.

These wraps come with instructions, an acetone wipe, nail file and wooden hoof stick. Basically the kit provides you with EVERYTHING. These wraps are easy to use and the instructions are very clear, however if you do not achieve perfect results on your first try, don't worry because a little practise is needed to get the hang of using these! What I found was that these wraps where too long for even my false nails, so cutting them down with scissors just ruined them slightly. Therefore I would recommend having nails that are the same length as the wraps or that you be patient and practise the art that is nail wraps.

I believe that having that patience will pay off in the end because the results really are remarkable.

I purchased mine from Topshop and Boots. They where £6.65. Are they easier than nail varnish??? For me they are because you literally just pop them on your nail, however I believe it takes practise to achieve the result that you see on the box, or that you are happy with.

I reccomend this for those of you who love unique nails, and who are patient enough to keep at them! I bought my second lot of nail wraps today from Nail Rock in the design Red and Gold Metallic Moon....fingers crossed!!!

http://www.nailrock.com/

Miss B xx

Barry M Magnetic Burgandy Nail Polish

2012-04-26T14:50:00.000-07:00

Today I found an amazing gem in Boots!! It is this beautiful Magnetic Nail Polish by Barry M in the colour Burgandy! As you can see from the pictures that it creates a Magnetic effect to your nails. If I had to discribe this Nail Varnish in one word it would have be astonishing. It is astonishing how easy, fast and beautiful the effect is. I love it when your nails look professionally done, and I believe this product does just that!

This polish come sin four colours: Purple, Dark Silver, Burgandy and Blue. Each polish is unique because they each have a different magnetic pattern. I chose the Burgandy one because I thought the colour looked the prettiest, as you can see is co-modelled by my friend Laura! The effect came out great and it was easy to do.

It is the magnet on top of the lid that creates the effect. To create this look you first apply a base coat of clear polish or sometimes I use nail strengthener because my nails are very weak. Then apply one caot of Magnetic polish and let it dry. Apply a second coat on top, and while it is still wet place the magnet over the nail, but make sure the magnet doesnt touch your nail (as it will smudge!). Leave the magnet there for 5 seconds and lift to marvel at your amazing creation! I then apply clear varish on top just to make the polish last longer and help prevent chipping!

I bought these varnishes from Boots for £4.99. They can be bought at any Barry M counter on the High Street. Im not sure about Barry M internationally Im afraid. However if you do want to check them out then the website is http://www.barrym.com/products/product.asp?id=168. I may do my first Give Away with these polishes, Im between two products right now to give away, so if you follow me on Twitter (@RebeccaBewick) I shall keep you posted of when it will be and what the Give Away is!

I do reccommend these polishes for those of you just love interesting looking nails and who enjoy nail art. However if this seems a little dramatic I suggest using this Polish on one of your nails and then painting the others a subtle colour. In this situation I would reccommend a nude cream or Gold. It is your choice and your freedom to experiment!

Miss B xx

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette

2012-04-25T06:08:00.001-07:00

This palette has been on the top of my must-have list for a really long time!! It embodies 12 beautiful, matte and shimmery eyeshadows that all blend together beautifully and easily. This palette is the sequal to the original Naked palette (which is in the mail to me as we speak!).

These shadows come in a long and sturdy tin, and includes a mirror on the inside lid, 12 beautiful shadows all with unique and quirky names and a double ended applicator brush. My palette also came with a little Lip Junkie in the colour Naked which is a great lip-plumping gloss that tastes like peppermint! The colours included in the palette are as follows on my swatch picture bottom to top:

Foxy - A matte, flesh colour. Perfect Highlighter for the underneath the brow. This is not on my swatch picture because it literally is the same colour as my skin and you would not be able to see it!
HalfBaked - Light Shimmery Gold Colour. Perfect on its own or blended with a darker shade from this palette.
BootyCall - Shimmery Nude Colour. I love this as an all over lid base, with Tease through the socket and black liner for an Adele inspired look.

BootyCall and Tease

Chooper - A shimmery Copper Bronze Colour. Im wearing this as a base today with Tease through the socket, but it still looks good on its own and take underneath the eye (See picture). Also during my make over at Urban Decay in Cardiff, this colour was used as a BLUSH!! It looked amazing aswell.

Chopper and Tease

Tease - Matte Light Brown. This colour is great for creatig thaqt natural shadow in the socket of your eye. It goes with any colour in the palette. The sky is the limit.
Snakebite - Dark shimmery Gold. I love wearing this all over the lid and then using Tease through the socket!

Suspect - Brown with gold shimmer. Yet again great on its own or put through the socket of another, lighter colour from this palette.

Pistol - Shimmery Grey that looks metallic. Beautiful on its own but can be used to create beautiful smoke alongside Blackout!

Pistol and Blackout

Verve - Light Brown with Silver Shimmer. Beautiful on its own again but blended with Pistol in the socket and outter corners would create a great day time beautiful smokey look.
YDK - Very shimmery Bronze. Wear this on its own or with a lighter colour. Id put this through the socket and blended out at the outter corners to give your makeup a bit of an edge!
Busted - Dark shimmery Brown. Wear on its own or again with a lighter colour in this palette. I reccomend it with BootyCall for an edgy day time look.
Blackout - Matte Black. Use with Pistol for a clascic smokey eye or with Verve. You could use this as a liner for all the colours if you want.

Pistol and Blackout

I reccommend this palette highly to anyone who loves makeup and experimenting with makeup! It would make an amazing gift. It can be used for day looks, night looks even wedding looks!! This is the most excited I have ever been about a product, and righly so because it is very hard to go wrong with this palette. For 12 shadows, this palette is good value for money. Im SO in love with this product I bought the first naked palette this morning. If there is a Naked 3 palette comming out soon I put my name on the list for it straight away!

I got this palette from Debenhams in Cardiff, but you can get it anywhere with an Urban Decay counter. Obviously you can get these off the internet! I reccommend buying this palette from www.beautybaycosmetics/urbandecay/nakedpalette2/.com as postage is WORLDWIDE (even South Africa) and it's postage is free! Also when I followed them on twitter (@beautybay) I got 10% off your order, so that is worth checking out!

If you want to read more reviews about this product then the Uran Decay website is worth checking out too: http://www.urbandecay.com/Naked-2-Palette-by-Urban-Decay/282,default,pd.html?start=1&cgid=9999&prefn1=isBestSeller&prefv1=true

....beauty with an edge? I would definetely say so!

Miss B xx

Maybelline New York Colour Sensational Popsticks

2012-04-22T16:12:00.000-07:00

Not your average looking lipstick you say? You are right it is even better!! This lipstick reminds me of a friend of mine who does not like wearing lipstick, because these Popsticks feel nothing like lipstick. A lipstick gives a colour, whereas these popsticks gives back your natural colour! I would discribe this product as a way of providing your lips with a natural tint by enhancing your natural pout pigment.

The actual colour that this Lipstick gives is translucent, but the liquid pigments in the formula adapt to your lips natural colour, but it takes it slightly further by evening out the colour of your lips. They smell great! The colour that I have is 010 Pink Sugar. It has a nice fruity smell.

The packaging reminds me of a neon rave, which I think is good because when a lipstick is deep in the abyss of your huge bag, you want the packaging to be able to stand out so you can easily find it. I think this particular lipstick is good for the summer because I found it conditions my lips aswell as filing out their natural colour. Also when the weather is hot, a sticky lipgloss can sometimes feel a bit too much and heavy, so this product would be the perfect alternative!

If you do feel lost without your gloss then a lipgloss over this product is fine. I would go for a clear gloss, as your natural shade will still be on show. Or maybe a touch of balm if you find your lips need more hydration. The skies the limit here - this product is versatille. There are 5 different colours to choose from.

I purchased this product from Boots. I was unable to find this product on Maybellines website, for some strange reason. However the link to Boots is below so check it out if you like it! I reccommend this lipstick for 2 reasons:
1. It is not a lipstick, or lipgloss so try something different :)
2. You cannot go wrong with natural and beautiful lips :)

http://www.boots.com/en/Maybelline-Color-Sensational-the-Popsticks_1253762/
Miss B xx

Avon 24 Karat Gold Blush Duo

2012-04-20T13:44:00.001-07:00

This has to be one of the PRETTIEST blushers I have ever used!! It is encompassess two shimmery gold blushes that are light and dark pink in tone. Blended together with a blush brush, they create this beautiful light pink! I reccomend this blush for those who like wearing a blush that crates an English Rose look. This is because the pink that both colours create is a delicate one. I even reccomend this for Brides and Bridesmaids because the shimmer in this blush, gives the illusion of a healthy glow to your cheeks, but very subtly. It is not until the light comes into contact with this blush, you can see the shimmer.

Avon reccomend this product to be used to higlight and contour your cheeks. I certainly agree with the highlight aspect because this blush is packed with stunning gold shimmer, however I do beleive a dab of this is perfect just on the apples of your cheeks. Its such a pretty blush, I believe it should be hidden in the corners of your cheek bones.

I throughly believe this blush is the best that I have bought lately and I definetly believe it is suitable for everyone!

http://avonshop.co.uk/shop/product.asp?pf_id=37318&from=search&find_spec=due blush&pagenum=1

Miss B xx

Rimmel London Glam Eyes Quad Eyeshadow in Sun Safari

2012-04-19T10:35:00.000-07:00

I have never owned an eyeshadow by Rimmel London before, so I thought that this Quad would be the perfect first time try of what the brand has to offer. I decided on the palette Sun Safari because I thought these colours would suit everyone, and that it would be perfect for the Summer! Rimmel London also have 8 other palettes that vary in shades, so I suggest that you should check them out as there is a good choice of colours! On the back of these palettes Rimmel London say what colour eyes they think will suit the palette in hand. For Sun Safari, Rimmel London reccomend it for Blue Eyes, but I do beleive that any colour eye will be able to carry this colour off just as well!

Each palette comes with a double ended sponge applicator. I do prefer to use brushes with this product because it is easier to blend as you go, rather than switching to these sponges. I find that they just get in the way! Do not be alarmed when you first see this palette and think OMG how do I use it, because there is a guide on the back, that has numbered each of the individual colours. The numbers are then mapped out as a visual aid.

For the look I achieved I used the bottom colour as an all over base, going up to the brow bone. Then I applied the left colour all over the lid. Then blended the right colour half way accross my lid and slightly through the eye crease, then really blended it out. Then I placed the top darkest colour on the outter corner of my lids and blended slightly through the socket too. I also used the top dark colour to line and define my eye. As a tip I would suggest using a kohl with this look on the water line. I used a brown kohl which is also by Rimmel London (but any brown kohl will do the job fine!). The back of this palette has suggested a turquoise liner, which just proves that you can really experiment and enhance this looks as much as you prefer! I then took the bottom colour and placed it under the brown bone and in the corner of my eye. This lightens the eye and gives the illusion that they are bigger.

This quad is good value for money and it does give you a nice look to the eye. You can really experiment with the four colours provided. Good product and I do reccomend this to EVERYONE of EVERY EYE COLOUR! :) ...It is what you make of it!

Miss B xx

Estée Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Crystal Lipstick in Crystal Baby

2012-04-17T16:13:00.000-07:00

If you are tired of lipsticks that dry out your lips and do not last long, then I highly reccomend Estée Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Crystal Lipsticks! So where do I begin?!

This lipstick I find to be unique. It stands out from others on the market because it smells fantastic! It does not have that typical lipstick smell, which I think is refreshing! The formula itself is very kind to lips. It contains the perfect lip TLC with its apricot kernal, shea butter and murumuru butter. This lipstick is creamy.

The colour I personally use is Crystal Baby because the colour is similar to my own natural lip colour. It is a pretty peachy pink, that leaves a stunning shine. What is great about these lipsticks is that you can build up the colour as much as you want to by applying more. It also lasts in the day. I do not have to do as many touch ups with this lipstick, compared ot others, which I think is something us girls appreciate! I love wearable lipstick shades to wear during the day, I find that this colour ticks that box!

The packaging is typical Estée Lauder. A gold lid, with the famous 'EL' logo proudly emblazed on its front!

This lipstick comes in 17 colours, so there is plenty to choose from! I got mine from Debenhams about 6 months ago and I am getting another in the colour Blazing Honey or Crystal Pink...I shall have to do some more swatches first!

Beautiful lipsticks by Estée Lauder! I encourage you to try :)

Miss B xx

Jemma Kidd Make Up School Dewy Glow Radiance Crème in Iced Gold

2012-04-15T17:16:00.000-07:00

This is the first product that I have ever bought by Jemma Kidd Make Up School and after trying this product, it will not be the last time I ever shop there!

As you can probably guess this Radiance Crème is a highlighter. However you would be fooled because it isnt just a highlighter, it can be mixed with foundation, it can be put on between a primer and foundation. Or if you want it to be - worn on bare skin! Jemma Kidd encourages experimentation with her products, because they are so versatile. Either way this product gives immediate illuminosity to your skin which leaves it looking healthy and glowing.
Im not brave enough to go bare skin I'm afraid! However I do place this product on the tops of my cheeks and a touch on the brow bone, just to give the skin lift and a subtle glow. This product doesnt dry out skin, it is moisturing because its formula contains jojoba oil. I believe it suits all skin types. The product that I got for myself is in the colour Iced Gold. It is a nice nude colour with golden shimmer to it. I recon this product is good for paler skin. I reccommend this product in the colour Rose Gold for darker skin.

The packaging is so sleek and discrete. Its perfect for carrying around in a makeup kit or even your handbag because it is so light. It comes with a handy makeup lesson containing tips on how to apply this product. So if you want a really reliable, quirky and I really do think professional product then this is for you.

You can buy this on her website (https://shop.jemmakidd.com/cms/cms.jsp?menu_id=7954) but I bought mine off Beauth Bay because it had free postage and packaging worldwide! http://www.beautybay.com/cosmetics/jemmakiddmakeupschool/

I think a foundation from Jemma Kidd Make Up School is next on my wish list!

Many thanks for reading!

Miss B xx

Benefit Creaseless Cream in Birthday Suit and Eyeshadow in Raining Men

2012-04-14T02:52:00.000-07:00

I went for another make up lesson in Benefit the other day with my friends and I just HAD to show you the results and the products I got. I went to the Benefit counter in Swansea Debenhams if anyone was wondering. I throughly reccomend them because the girls are all so nice and actually want to teach you how to apply these products. They give great advise about makeup and skincare. I have already booked another appointment for after finals! If you regularly read my blog you will know that Benefit (besides Chanel) is my favourite makeup brand. I asked for a dramatic eye, that was different, and a nude lip. And here is the finished eye look! I hope you like it as much as I do.

The products used on ym eyes where a primer (Stay Dont Stray) and Benefit's Creaseless Cream in Birthday Suit and Eyeshadow in Raining Men. I never use cream shadows and Im kicking myself now as to why not! The cream I found to last a lot longer and didnt give me that heavy feel that I expected to have. It really complemented the eyeshadow well. The cream I found did not crease and helped prolong the eyeshadow that was blended in to it. These two colours worked really well together.

For the final touches, A grey kohl lined my eyes to give them more definition. Also Benefit's They're Real mascara was used (which I recently blogged about if you click on the link). Overall I was os impressed I could not leave these two shadows behind!!

As for the colours of the shadows themselves, Birthday Suit is a shimmery Bronze colour and when applied and blended onto the eye, it feels like you are wearing nothing. I think that was what sold me this product. Makeup that feels like a mask isnt my thing. Also a colour such as Birthday Suit can be worn alone or with another shadow blended in (like in the photos).

Raining Men is another shimmery colour. It is a Dark Turquoise I would say with Gold shimmer throughout. It is a velvet eyeshadow that found to be just that! Again this shadow is perfect to line your eyes or be worn alone (but seriously blended out). I recon these colours are a match made in heaven so I dont think I could bear to split them up! However do experiment :) Im thinking Birthday Suit with a nice Brown shadow for the day time. I shall have to let you know how that one goes!

I definetely will be purchasing more colours of these products (when the Student Loan comes in!). You can purchase them at any Beenfit counter or online. The Shadow was £13.50 and the Cream was £14.00.

Miss B xx

http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/

Modelsown Lipgloss in Ballet Pink

2012-04-12T16:41:00.003-07:00

This gloss in one word? Frosty! When I say frosty I genuinely mean an icy pink. The colour makes this lipgloss seem delicate, femine and almost too wearable. Just to be quirky this gloss smells like roses!

I have to be honest this is the first product that I have ever worn by ModelsOwn. For a first buy I believe that this was the perfect choice. The colour drew me in straight away! Im a sucker for icy and pastel pinks because I really believe that they are versatile and can be worn day or night.

On the lip this gloss is sheer with a lot of shimmer to it. I reccomend this lipgloss on its own during the day and then to layer it over a lipstick for a night time look, just to give it that omph!

They retail for £5 in Boots (which has a 3 for 2 deal yeay!)

Miss B xx

Benefit They're Real! Mascara

2012-04-11T13:09:00.000-07:00

I know what you are all thinking, not another Benefit blog, but honestly this brand is my favourite makeup brand. If you are a Benefit virgin then I have three words for you They're Real! Mascara!! So what makes this mascara unique from the rest?? For me it is the brush. The brush has a spikey ball on the end which is perfect for creating a doe-eyed look or a pin up look. The formula is jet black and you do notice a dramatic increase in your lash length and volume, as you can see by my with mascara, without mascara photo. This mascara is so dramatic that I used to save it for nights out, and just use my Bad Gal Lash by Benefit during the day, but I just loved it too much and more or less wear it everyday. I find that the design of the brush lets you be more versatile with how you want yours lashes to turn out.

As for wearability, the mascara has survived many nights out and too many 8 hour shifts, so I cannot fault it there. It is difficult sometimes to remove, it just depends on how liberal you are when applying the mascara. I do believe though if it is easy for you to remove, then the mascara will probably not last as long as you would like. This mascara doesnt dry out your lashes like others do. They dont leave your lashes feel crisp and clumped. I love makeup that looks natural and I firmly believe that this mascara achieves a great medium! In other words they look like false lashes, but they arent! You literally control the length by how you use the brush.

For a nice day time lash just place the mascara brush horizontally on your lashes and coat them until you are satisfied with the length. Then to go further (or to create a night time look) just use the spiky ball on the end of the brush to push them up. Cannot be more simple!

I firmly believe that the photo of the results speak for itself. Any amscara enthusiast would LOVE this. Any Benebabe should have this in thier collection. Everyone I reccomend this product HIGHLY!

Miss B xx

L’Oreal Paris Nude Magique BB Cream

2012-04-08T05:45:00.001-07:00

BB creams are everywhere and I was dying to try one! I was drawn to the L’Oreal Paris Nude Magique BB Cream because when you first apply some of this product on your skin, it is a light cream with grey pigment capsules. When you start blending it into your skin it changes to what I can describe as a tinted moisturiser. This BB Cream claims to give a flawless and dewy complexion. It also hydrates and moisturises skin. As far as I can gather, a foundation doesnt have to be worn in conjunction to this BB Cream because it seems to do the job for you, but you can wear it between a primer and foundation. I have to include that it does feel light on your skin, whereas sometimes your foundation can feel like a cakey mask over your skin, this BB Cream is nice and airy.

Before

When putting it to the ultimate test, I found this BB Cream did give a lot of coverage. I’ve tried to illustrate this test with the swatch pictures uploaded of my friend/model, Laura’s hand (to which she has a touch of eczema). As you can see the eczema was covered quite well considering no other product was used such as foundation or concealor. In this regard myself and Laura where impressed with it! However, I find it does not give enough coverage sometimes to my skin such as under eye circles, therefore I would recommend a concealor just to put the cherry on top and for some extra insurance.

This BB Cream comes in 2 shades – Fair Skin Tone and Medium Skin Tone. I find this slightly disappointing because for a brand as good as L’Oreal you would expect more variety of different shades. It seems that you either suit two colours or tough luck. My skin is very pale and I found that the Fair colour was slightly orange at the beginning but I had to take my time to really blend it out with a brush. I recon this BB Cream is really good to use, but literally in small doses.

After

As far as the lower end BB Creams go, I believe this is my favourite one that I tested. I would recommend this BB Cream for anyone who wants an all in one product (a foundation and concealor) however really test this BB Cream before you buy it on the back of your hand to see if it is compatible with your tone. The proof of coverage is in the photos.

Happy Easter everyone!

Miss B xx