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Benefit Watt's Up Highlighter | Review

2013-09-29T09:29:00.000-07:00

I am a huge fan of highlighters but Have only owned/tried powder ones. The Benefit Watt's Up Highlighter is a creamy stick highlighter in a champagne tone that, in my humble opinion, works for all skin tones.

When I saw this at my nearest benefit counter I thought I would give it a go. No matter if you have a light or dark skin tone , It's kind of universal color. The texture is creamy, but not oily or sticky. The finish is cream to powder and is super natural on the skin.

I love how easy it is to apply and blend. I either tab in onto my cheek bones from the stick or with my finger then blend it it with a brush. It does come with a sponge tip which is supposed to be used to blend it in but I don't bother with that. It's give such a beautiful glow which lasts all day . It is also gorgeously pigmented.

I highly recommend giving this a look at whenever you are near a benefit couter. It's a great alternative to the powder highlighter and I am sure you will be impressed.

Best Gradual Tanner? | Dove Summer Glow

2013-09-28T14:58:00.001-07:00

I had been using Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Natural Bronze Gradual Tann to achieve that golden summer glow, however as Boots are currently selling Dove Summer Glow Body Lotion at half price I decided I might as well try something new. Especially as Dove’s product also claims to give a subtle and even tan without leaving those dreaded streaky marks.

Dove’s Summer Glow Lotion on the other hand has a very pleasent smell which just reminds me of a normal body lotion. If you are applying this in the morning and will be wearing it all day you really don’t want to be smelling of fake tan for the day!
In terms of colour Dove’s product does live up to its claims of giving a lovely soft golden glow without streaks. I chose the product for Normal to Dark skin, and after the first application you just get a very soft hint of colour. Further applications allow you to gradually build up the colour to achieve a richer, darker colour which still appears quite natural. This Lotion is one of their bestselling products and it's no surprise as this makes such a lovely addition to my daily routine. After applying this, my skin felt so soft and moisturized and had a lovely glow with by the next day. I personally like a dark tan so I apply this daily and like to really build it up so that I achieve a lovely, natural-looking tan.

The colour is very buildable which is great if you just want something very subtle. I found that after 3 days of application it looked the best and most natural yet noticeable.
It does not go on patchy or streaky at all and the colour is very even. This is probably what I liked best about the product and If you wash your hands straight away, you will not get orange palms...yay!
The original scent is quite fresh and nice, although the morning after smell is a little biscuit-y but if you shower that goes away. It is SUPER moisturising so even if you don't care about the tanning part, this will leave your skin feeling very soft and supple! It doesn't transfer onto clothes. I did use it at night and after about 3 days you could see a faint orange tint to my PJ's but with my everyday clothes there wasn't a hint of colour and I wore a few white items!
So on the whole, I would recommend this product if you're looking for a gradual, easy-to-apply base tan. Again I would say to use it for 3 consecutive days to get the best most natural results. Now I have stopped using it everyday and am maintaining it every 3 days instead.

I hope that this was helpful!

My Favourite Eyeshadow Palette | Benefit Big Beautiful Eyes

2013-07-12T11:23:00.004-07:00

The Big Beautiful Eyes set contains 3 eye shadows and a concealer. The 3 shadows compliment each other perfectly and work together to enhance your peepers. I often just wear the middle shade all over the lid when I'm not feeling particularly creative or if I'm in a rush - it's such a flattering warm taupe-y kind of colour - right up my street! The eye shadows are so creamy and pigmented, and are probably some of the most 'buttery' shadows I own - just one swipe provides such good colour pay off and they blend out like a dream. They last very well throughout the day and I find the warmth of the shades quite flattering on my skin - they definitely make my eyes look more awake. The Boi-ing concealer (in '02') is also a great little addition.

If you're a bit unsure on contouring your eyes, then this set is a definite must have as it comes with a handy little instruction booklet and the shades provided are subtle enough to experiment with and wear on a daily basis - perfect for an everyday, neutral eye and nothing too scary or overly smokey. This being said, the shades are amazingly pigmented and noticeable, you only need a tiny bit to create a perfectly simple contoured eyelid.

I really like that you can create a whole eye look purely with the shadows provided, or add a little teeny-tiny flick of eye liner and you're pretty much sorted I can see myself getting a lot of wear out of this, and it's a set I reach for very regularly. I've never tried any eyeshadows by Benefit but have been really impressed by the consistency and quality.

Topshop Makeup Haul.

2013-04-27T04:33:00.000-07:00

Now last weekend I was bored and ended up online shopping. I decided I needed some Topshop make up in my life. I ordered two of their newest cream blushes in Afternoon Tea + Morning Dew and Four Lipticks in Charmed, Brighton Rock, Whimsical and Macaroon. . They arrived on Wednesday and have to say I love all of them so far!

The colour Charmed is a lovely apricot shade. This is definitely my new favourite lipstick, I can see myself wearing it constantly throughout Spring.

Topshop Brighton Rock is a gorgeous hot pink that does look a bit scary in the bullet, but once applied to the lips you are left with a lovely bright pink that isn't too in your face.

Topshop Whimsical is a peachy pale coral shade. it's a lovely, creamy full coverage lipstick without being chalky.

Topshop Macaroon is a sort of coraly-pink and I think that this is going to my colour for summer. Its really soft and really pigmented so the colour is really strong.

Topshop Afternoon Tea is the newest additon to Topshops Cream Blush Family. I have not heard anything about it yet on blogs etc. I would say its a lovely Bright Pink shade.

Topshop Morning Dew is a bright/neon warm pink (like dragonfruit) that gives a natural flush.

What do you guys think of my little Topshop Gatherings?

Fragrance Direct Haul: Dainty Doll Cosmetics

2013-04-07T08:26:00.003-07:00

I just thought I would share my first Fragrance Direct haul which also happens to be my first Dainty Doll haul while most of the products are still available and at crazy low prices. I had been eyeing up Dainty Doll on Asos for ages constantly adding it to a basket but never hitting checkout. I just wasn't sure about the brand and to be fair it wasn't the cheapest brand going so I always opted for something safer.

For the cheeky price of £1.99 or €2.29 a pop though I couldn't pass it up. So here is what I got...

I got Two Cream blushes at £1.99/€2.29 each

Right | Paper Roses - A gorgeous pale girly pink

Left | Orange County Girl - Like a cream version of Nars Orgasm

I also got the two Powder blushes again only £1.99/€2.29 each

Right | My Girl - A Barbie Pink but still on the pale side

Left | You Are My Sunshine - Pretty much a dupe for Nars Orgasm

I'm incredibly pleased with my orders . There are still a lot of these things available, so pop over to Fragrance Direct here if you're looking for a bit of a bargain!

OOTD : Monochrome | Fruity Tooty

2013-04-06T11:12:00.002-07:00

Spring is well and truly in full swing and somehow I’m stuck in black and white. No really, everything I wear lately doesn’t seem to fall too far from greyscale, as displayed here and I’m sure which you will see from upcoming posts. It must be this darn weather and grey skies that have me coordinating. I cant wait to see some blue up there again.

It’s hard to tell from these photographs but what I like about this outfit are the mixed fabrics, chiffon shirt, jersey top and textured trousers. It kind of makes wearing a lot of black, a little less boring.

I think this is a nice little outfit that can be dress up or down for day and night. I really hope you all liked this outfit post and if so please comment & follow.

Love charmaine x

Rimmel Apocalips | FruityTooty

2013-04-03T10:33:00.000-07:00

Beauty blogs have been buzzing ever since the release of Rimmel's new Apocalips Lip Lacquers. I've had these lipglosses for quite a few weeks now, but I wanted to make sure I gave them a thorough road test before I reviewed them for you.

Left To Right - Stellar, Nude eclipse, Big Bang, Luna and Apocaliptic

Apocalips don’t feel at all sticky or heavy, in fact you may forget that you actually have anything on your lips. I believe the glossiness stays put for up to a couple of hours but even once this has faded this leaves behind a stain of colour which pretty much stays put. So you won’t have to worry about re-applying for hours unless you want to replace the glossiness. The consistency of these products is what impressed me the most. They are really creamy and opaque. The aplicator has a little well in the centre that collects product so you can apply it with only one or two dips.

Swatches Top to bottom

Apocaliptic - A beautiful Bright Fuschia

Nude eclipse - A lovely Beige Nude

Big Bang - The ultimate pin up red.

Luna - A gorgeous Peach Shade

Stellar - A fab mix between red and pink.

Overall, I think these products are absolutely fantastic. Lovely packaging, colours, formula and price! An absolute gem for the high street, well done Rimmel!

Review Origins Out Of Trouble Mask | FruityTooty

2013-03-24T12:37:00.003-07:00

Origins Out of Trouble Mask: Boots/Origins (£20)

I picked up the Origins Out of Trouble mask at the beginning of last month because I had a bit of trouble with my skin. Origins describes this mask as containing "Nature's trouble-shooters, including super-absorbent Zinc Oxide and Sulfur, calming Camphor plus skin-sloughing, rapidly respond to problem skin's plight with a three-part plan - sop up oily-shine, slough off sticky, dead cells, and sweep away irksome debris. Together they steer skin clear of slippery situations, refine rough texture and pull the plug on troublemakers to oust potential outbursts".

Origins Out of Trouble mask is a smooth cream facial mask, The product glides onto the skin with ease, it feels slightly tingly on the skin but soon calms down. It feels very soothing and therapeutic as its sulfur/zinc oxide/camphor based product, and it really does have a strong camphor smell. This actually doesn't personally bother me too much but it is very prominent. I use the Out of Trouble once a week after I've cleansed and exfoliated my skin, or every few days on the affected area when I do get a breakout. The mask dries up the area, mattifys my skin, makes my skin feel softer and brighter and calms any redness. I can see a big difference in the way my skin looks after using it. I think this is the only mask I've tried that actually did something beneficial to my skin.

Since adding this to my skincare routine my skin has calmed down alot and breakouts been much less frequent. Infact, currently my whole skincare routine is Origins and I can honestly say do really like my skin at the moment. Its not cheap, but a little goes a long way and I personally think skincare is something worth splashing out on. I can't really rave about it enough to be honest!

Primark Jewellery (Small Haul) | FruityTooty

2013-03-22T14:50:00.002-07:00

I have never been a huge fan of the jewellery at Primark, but recently I have been very impressed. I really think that my finds really compare to those you can buy at places such as Topshop, H&M and even Zara.

I have been loving the neon trend, and think this necklace (on the left) really ties this trend in well. I love the bright pink beads and lime treading. Very similar to ones you could find at Zara it H&M. I also loved this silver diamond esk necklace which looks fab under a collared top or blouse.

Neon Necklace (Left) £4

Silver Necklace (Right) £4

I have seen this chain necklace (Left) in a lot of primark youtube hauls and blogs and so also NEEDED to get it. It looks so edgy and cool, which can be dressed up or down. The black ribbon necklace again would be a lovely statement piece under collared shirts or tops.

Chain necklace (Left) £4

Black Ribbon necklace (Right) £4

This last piece is one of my Fav's becasue it feels and looks more expensive that it actually was. It definitely looks like a piece you would find in Topshop or Zara for more than half the price.

Gold chain Necklace £4

So i hope you like this mini Jewellery haul and Please comment/Follow for more updates.

Christmas Outfit.

2012-12-24T06:55:00.000-08:00

Hi Babydoll's

Here Is Quick Snapshots Of What I Will Be Wearing On Christmas Day!

| New Look Clutch Bag | Kiah Dress (Pure Fashion) | Primark Nide Heels |

I hope You All Have A Faboulous Christmas And New Year!

XXX

Face Of The Day #2

2012-12-08T14:43:00.002-08:00

Vichy Dermablend Corrective Foundation | 15 Opal

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer | 2 Light

L’Oreal Telescopic False Lash Mascara | Magentic Black

ELF Brow Kit | Dark

Bourjois Healthy Balance Face Powder | Vanille

Revlon Lip Butter | Candy Apple

How I store my make-up: Ideas

2012-12-07T13:02:00.007-08:00

Hi lovelys,

Today I thought I would share with you how I store and display my make-up. I do Not have a lot of make-up compared to many for the beauty gurus out there but I think my collection is quite a lot to the average woman.

On my desk is displayed my soap and glory large made-up bag (Top Left), A basic mirror from TK Maxx, The yellow stationary divider (Which I use for brushes and eye pencil things) is again from TK Maxx and the acrylic set of 6 drawers are from Staples. There is also my perfume collection and a wide toothed hair brush.

Heres is just a quick snap shot of the inside of my chest of drawers which I keep other make-up bits and bobs. My make-up is divided into small plastic boxes which you can get at any supermarket or home centre. There is a box from foundations, powders, Primers, Nails polishes, sponges, hair bobbles and lip glosses.

Here is another picture of the yellow stationary divider which as you can see is full of beauty stuff but many my brushes.

And again another snap shoot of the set of 6 acrylic drawers from staples which are very similar to the ones kim kardashian has to store her make-up.

Hope you all enjoyed this post and are having a great week.

xxx

OOTD #9 Frosty Mornings

2012-12-02T09:50:00.004-08:00

Hi Guys,

I know I haven't wrote a post in ages but I have been super busy lately with course work, Christmas shopping etc.

The weather in the UK at the moment is actually horrific and the idea of leaving my house earlier made me want to weep. This think scarf from H&M is such a bargain at £7.99, it's super warm and perfect for cosy layering.

I am also in LOVE with this bag! Its from primark and is so much cheaper than the similar Zara one, plus its amazing quality.

So I hope you're all well and have had a good week and I'll hopefully do more outfit posts soon.

xxx

Autumn/Winter Beauty Wishlist

2012-10-08T13:49:00.001-07:00

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick In Black Cherry - A Fantastic Deep Red/Purple, Great for Autumn and Winter.

Nars Blush In Sin - A beautiful berry blush with gold shimmer.

Perfect to go with plum or burgundy coloured lipsticks.

This will look great in the wintertime

Barry M Gelly High Shine Nail Paint In Plum - Yet Another Perfect A/W Color That Gives Sophisticated Shine.

Nars Duo Eyeyshadows In Portobello - These are Two Gorgeous Everyday Neutral eye shadows.

Topshop Lipsticks In Bejeweled and Inhibited - Again Just two beautiful vampy red/plum colored lipsticks for A/W.

Hope you Liked My Picks For A/W.

xxx

Product Rave:Clarins Beauty Flash Balm & Eye Revive Beauty Flash

2012-09-22T15:26:00.004-07:00

Hi Guys,

When the winter months roll in and the weather makes my skin dull, dry and unhappy i need a good product to pick me up, and these two clarins saviors do exactually that.

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm: I'm sure you have all heard of this one before, a lot of you have tried it, some of you already swear by it. The seasons are changing so I really want to start getting my skin into Autumn mode.

So To eliminate fatigue and make my face appear rested, smooth, and brighter I reach for Clarins Beauty Flash Balm, because that’s just it, in a FLASH, it makes me look all kinds of fresh and well rested.

I cannot express how much I love this product, It’s so versatile that you can use as a skin preparation, makeup primer and a hydrating mask. I love how when i applied this it immediately erases my pores and makes me look more awake. I also love the way it feels on my skin.

What amazes me the most is that when i put this on in the morning before makeup to go to college i return how to find My make up looking just as flawless as it did the moment that I applied it 8 hours later!!

Clarins Eye Revive Beauty Flash: just a couple of minutes after I've applied this , My Eyes feel so refreshed and look wide awake , like I've had a really good nights sleep. I often have very early starts for college and don't always manage to get a full 8hrs -usually it's more like 5! It literally transforms my eyes.

I like how it's creamy but not oily, and it absorbs really fast so it's a breeze to apply in the mornings before eye makeup .It really is brilliant - you won't be without this product once you've tried it . Just pat gently around the contour of your eyes with your ring finger and you'll be bright eyed and ready for the day.

Have you tried this product before? What are your thoughts on it?
xxx

40s Pin Up Girl Look

2012-09-17T08:01:00.002-07:00

Hi Dolls,

From Seeing Some Of the Pictures From London Fashion Week I Noticed A Lot Of 40s Style Hair And Makeup On The Runways. So I thought I would Do My Own Interpretation Of This New Trend Since I am Totally In Love With The 40s Style.

40s Hair Is All About Volume and Glamour So A Lot Of Back-Combing Is Needed.

Makeup Used -

Benefits That Gal Primer

Bourjours Healthy Mix Foundation In Number 52

Collection 2000 Sheer Loose Powder In Barely There

E.L.F Brow Kit In Dark

L'Oreal Super Liner Perfect Slim In Shade Intense Black

L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara In Carbon Black

Revlon Lip Butter In Candy Apple

What Do You Guys Think?

Will You Be Rocking The 40s Trend This Season?

xxx

Product Rave: Ginvera Green Tea Nude BB Cream

2012-09-14T08:50:00.001-07:00

I bet everyone already knows what a BB Cream is by now!

Ginvera's Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream is an oil-control makeup base, sunscreen and foundation all in one.

You will soon come to know i am obsessed with anything 'Green tea' as it has really helped improve my skin - getting rid of blemishes, redness etc. Green tea is one of the only skin care products that actually work for my skin. I have been searching for a good BB cream for a while now and when i saw this in harvey Nichols i thought id give it a go.

Its is description states - 'This Green Tea BB cream by Ginvera is a unique blend of antioxidants that help fight against free radical damage and help prevent fine lines. Enriched with Allantoin and Hyaluronic acid, your skin will not only maintain a youthful glow but will be protected against UV rays and natural pollutants'

It was £20 which i think is not too bad for a high end product and i LOVE it!

For me the SPF30.PA+++ is a huge bonus.

This really is one of those products you can throw on and go in the Summer without having to faff about with separate skincare, sunscreen or primer which is exactly what I want from a BB cream. The texture is much, much thinner than other BB creams I’ve tried the side effect of which is that you need very little and it spreads seamlessly over the skin.

I prefer to apply it with fingers.When applied my skin looks a lot brighter and the over all look is a lot more even and almost an airbrushed version of myself. The coverage is light/medium and is very easily buildable without using much of the product meaning that this is a long lasting cream. I've also found that it is wonderfully long wearing as well and I can easily last 12 hours without touching up.

The smell is also lovely which I believe is because of the green tea. I find the smell to be fresh and calming and once on the skin the aroma is hardly noticeable.

Have you tried this?

What is your Favorite BB cream?

xxx

Anyone Else Excited For the New MUA Products?...

2012-09-11T16:02:00.001-07:00

I have just had a look as some of the new products that are going to be introduced from MUA and they look amazing! The products unfortunately do not arrive at our superdrugs until the end of September - roughly around the 26th of September.
First product i am super excited for are the new MUA cream blushers!

As a big cream blush fan myself i cannot wait to try these babies out for

myself.

These four cream blushers are very versatile and multi-purpose, Blush

Perfection cream blushers can be applied directly to bare skin, layered over

foundation or set with the matching matte blushers in the £1 MUA range. You

can use blush perfection to highlight your cheekbones, shape your face, build

and blend with fingers or a brush to create the colour intensity. The colour

effects range from a light pink to warm shade.

This is a beautiful artiste collection palette on the go which helps create

a full face all in one, with 6 brand NEW merged eye shadows, two

powder blushers and a contour shade and highlighter. Shades include

shimmery merged tones for fashion-forward statement smoky eyes

with light and earthy naturals for an everyday look which can easily be

transformed into an evening smoky eye look. The two blushes include

warm pink shades for a soft shimmer finish. Finally the contour and

highlighter helps create a flawless sculpted natural glow.

So finally the MUA team have designed this Pro range ultimate-brow kit that has everything you need to create the perfect brows.

The ultimate eyebrow kit ‘Pro Brow’ Is an all-in-one kit to shape, shade and highlight. It's easy with the NEW MUA pro-brow kit which features two brow powders to match light or dark eyebrows- the powders are lightweight which are buildable to achieve your desired look, A clear wax to lock brows in place to smooth down any stray hairs, pressed powder / highlighter to brighten the skin around the brows and finally it comes complete with mini tweezers & brush and a handy mirror all in one for on the go and is only £3.50 its such a bargin!!

MUA’s amazing NEW Nail Constellation inspired by the patterns formed into

stars in the earth's night sky is a 3-dimensional extravagant nail art system

you can create easily from home that leave your nails looking ‘wow!’.

These Constellation beads have a beautiful shine to them in five amazing

space theme colours. They are easy to use and with them you can create

many different designs. Supplied in a funnel for easy application with a

re-sealable top! Using the Funnel application simply bed the constellation

beads onto to a thick coat of your favorite MUA nail polish in a line design or

just placed random and then allow another generous top coat to keep them in

place.

What do you guys think?

xxx

A/W Fashion Looks

2012-09-08T13:07:00.002-07:00

A/W is my favorite season for fashion. I love the chuncky knits, statement boots, warm coats etc. I am soooo happy with this years trends of army, grunge, leather and studs. I have put together a few looks from different high street stores with statement clothing and accessories to give you guys some ideas on what to wear this season.

I will list below where each item is from if you are interested it it.

Grey beanie - H&M

Camo jacket - Topshop

Black skinny jeans - Topshop

Black litas - Jeffrey Campbell

Grey cross jumper - New Look

Khaki jeans - Topshop

Studded boots - River Island

Knitted black hat - River Island

Red checked shirt - River Island

Black disco pants - American apparel

Studded leather jacket - New Look

Studded tote bag - H&M

hope this was helpful

xxx

OOTD #5 Tropical prints

2012-03-28T12:15:00.001-07:00

I have been recently loving the ss11 trend "Tropical Prints"and this jumper from zara was the perfect thing. I Love the print and colour of this jumper and it was £19.99 which i belive to be very good for Zara.

What do you guys think of this outfit?

Will you be rocking the tropical prints trend this season?

xxx

New no7 vital brights Range Limited editon by Lisa Eldridge

2012-02-11T13:51:00.000-08:00

Hey Lovelys.

I am not usually a big no7 fan but their new collection really caught my eye and looks very promising!

What i love most is that it is an affordable collection that has all the trademarks of a far more expensive one.

I loooveee the packaging!

No7 Vital Brights Cream Blush Blooming Pink

No7 Vital Brights Cream Blush Blossoming Pink

No7 Vital Brightening Eye Palette

No7 Vital Enlightening Highlighter

No7 Vital Brights Lipstick Blooming Pink

No7 Vital Brights Lipstick Blossoming Pink

I Cant wait to try these out, so maybe a review will be coming soon.

xxx

Pretty Pastels Collection: Topshop

2012-01-20T10:15:00.000-08:00

Hey Lovelys.

I am really excited for spring becasue it is my favourite season for fashion trends.

I really loce cute pastel shades/colours so i feel totally inlove with Topshops "Pretty Pastels" Collection.

I have picked a few of my Favourite Pieces and put togther a few look that i will be wearing over the spring/summer seasons.

Mint Strap top £24

Pink Skinny jeans £40

Mint Sleeveless Shirt/blous £30

Yellow Skinny jeans £40

Peach Blazer £60

Light blue Skinny Jeans £40

Nail polish in Waterlily £5

Office Lite White Converse £40

Hope you like my looks.

xxx

HELP! Tattoo ideas.

2012-01-12T10:44:00.000-08:00

Hey again my lovelys.

I have been wanting a tattoo for some time now but i am very unsure on what i should get but i have done tones of research into types of tattoo and i have a few ideas. And if you have any of the tattoos in the areas below then please also tell me about your expereince and pain level.

Please, please, please! tel me your opinion casue i am really wanting to get a tattoo soon.

xxx

Beauty Wants for 2012!

2012-01-07T11:44:00.000-08:00

Hey guys!

So i have been reading peoples blogs and watching youtube videos on people 2011 favourite. There has been a few occuring products that have been peoples 2011 favourites.

These products are now on my wishlist and will hopfully be my 2012 favourites for next year.

Product List (From top to bottom)

1. Collection 2000 lasting perfection concealer

2. Estee Lauder Doublewear Maximum cover foundation

3.Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation

4.MAC Melba Blush

5. VO5 Miracle concentrate Intensive leave in hair treatment

xxx

I Love Topshop - Wants!

2011-12-17T14:19:00.000-08:00

I know its christmas time and you should be buying for friends and family but i adore topshop and i just cant get enough of it even when i have no money unfortunatly.

I love dressing casually and i really like the sort of laid back/grunge/edgy looks.

so here are some of my most recent wants.

The very last one is actually temp tattoos. casue i really want to get one done but i want to know if i will suit it.

hope you liked!

xxx