Sunday 14 March 2010

Animal cruelty for fashion and beauty

As a fashion and beauty snob I like to use the best products for me.

But Im also an animal -lover, and I have had my fair share of pets from baby-hood to now.

and also as a muslim I feel its my duty to do my best to not inflict pain on any other living being as the meaning of the word 'islam' itself means peace, and it saddens me to see how the media portrays billions of people as blood thirsty vampires.

So I feel very sad to know that cosmetic and fashion companys carry out very cruel procedures on live animals.

I also try not to wear animal furs and leathers where possible as I know for a fact that animals are often skinned alive for their furs -luckily I never wear fur!

But -I also have to admit to a designer handbag and shoe fetish!

When I bought my Leather Prada bag I was promised by the guy in the Prada store that Prada do not treat the animals in a cruel way and that they purchase naturally-dead animals
-I do not know how true this is but I purchased the very expensive bag in good faith!

I know that testing on animals for medication purposes is important in the medical industry as it is the only way to find cures and treatments for human and animals both alike.

You would be amazed at the ingredients derived from animals also
from horse urine, to dead sea animal skeletons, to beetle blood, to insect poo, animal fats, hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone the list goes on forever

to be very honest things that we use in our day to day life can be considered cruel
Milk-this is the cows food for her calf
Eggs-these can be the chickens future baby chicks
Honey-this is made by the bees for the bees

Did you know that Animal testing was made illegal many years ago in the UK (about 1998 in the runnings of tony blair in the house of commons) but due to a recent change or addition in legislation many companys have snuck in animal testing apparently this piece of legislation is so big and so complex that even the very large cosmetic companys do not completely understand it.


So I am compiling a list of Cosmetic Companies that do not test their products on Animals and also companies that are Animal friendly

Animal friendly vs not tested on animals
Because there are thousands of ingredients that have been tested on animals. Companys can use these ingredients and display a 'not tested on animals' sign on their products this only means that the whole product has not been tested but the individual ingredients have been tested previously on an animal.

True Animal friendly
It is very difficult for a company to register itself as being truely animal friendly.
If any company has its products Animal friendly approved they are permitted to display a rabbit symbol on their products





If you know of any companies that are animal friendly or not tested on animals then please do a good thing and add their names in the comments below






1) The Body Shop (Animal friendly, Fair trade, also raise money for various charities)

2) E.L.F www.eyeslipsface.co.uk (Do not test on animals)

3) Liz Earle (Approved Animal friendly and uses naturally active ingredients)

4) BarryM (do not test on animals)

5) Co-op own brand cosmetics (do check the packaging as co-op has recently bought somerfields)

6) Marks and Spencers own brand cosmetics (animal friendly) they also do reasonable quality affordable makeup brush sets you may wish to check out.

7) Beauty without Cruelty (Animal friendly)

8) Bio-D (animal friendly)

9) Dermalogica (animal friendly)

10) Earth friendly ( Animal friendly)

11) Faith in nature (animal friendly)

12) Kingfisher (animal friendly)

13) Meadowsweet (animal friendly)

14) Moor spa (animal friendly)

15) Morrisons own brand products (Animal friendly)

16) Neals Yard remedies (animal friendly, natural products)

17) Organic Makeup (animal friendly)

18) Lush (not tested on animals, fairtrade)




As long as you are not very faint-hearted and you want to learn more you can read a book I read a few years ago called -'skinny bitch' Its a very interesting book (although I cant guarantee how true the facts are)

A great website is www.animalfreezone.co.uk
I partcularly found the page www.animalfreezone.co.uk/animalfreecosmetics.html very interesting.

I will definitely update this particular post regularly for you if you let me know whether this interest you or not, I'd love to know your thoughts!



40 beauty questions tag

I am doing the 40 questions TAG
Which, somehow has over 40 questions.
I only found out as I decided to put the numbers along the sides when I finished coz Im abit faffy like that lol!


SKINCARE -

1)How many times do you wash your face daily?

Twice daily

2)What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
Extremely sensitive
-Im a true Dry-Skin-Diva!

3)What is your current facial wash?

Liz earle cleanse and polish in the morning
Gatineau serenete cleanser and toner with floracil eye make-up remover at night
if im wearing alot of makeup I'll use my personally hand blended nourishing cleansing oil first or instead

4)Do you exfoliate?
The cleanse and polish hot cloth cleanser uses a muslin cloth which gives your skin a daily buff
for more serious exfoliation i will use either my clarisonic-dupe or my Benefit Honey snap out of it.

5)What brand do you use?

my favourite skincare brands are -Decleor, Gatineau, Chanel, Clinique, Lancome, Liz earle, Clarins.
My favourite Makeup brands are -Chanel, Lancome, Bobbi brown, MAC, Smashbox, L'oreal/Bourjois.

6)What moisturizer do you use?

Decleor hydra floral anti pollution at the moment

7)Do you have freckles?

Yes, although you wouldnt expect them on asian skin but I dont have the typical asian skin hence my love of foundations and concealers.

8)Do you use eye cream?
I have just finished my Chanel rectifiance and now im on to Estee lauder Idealist eye serum, but I might use the garnier caffeine eye roll on for extra coolness I use both the cleaar and light version.

9)Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
I have had a good skincare routine since age 16 so luckily I managed to bypass teenage acne

10)Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
No, and I dont think you should use it unless your diagnosed with acne by a GP


MAKE-UP

11)What foundation do you use?
Smashbox, Bobbi brown, Chanel, Lancome, Laura mercier or MAC.

12)How about concealer?
mostly Benefit boing in medium, erase paste in medium, or Mac select or studio.

13)Do you know your undertone colour?
I Should be mostly yellow as an asian but Im quite neutral as I have some pink too

14)What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I love fake lashes

15)Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?

Of course I do, but do you know that you should never pump your mascara wand?
I change my high street mascaras about 4 weeks and high end good quality ones about 10 weeks

16)What brand of mascara do you use?

I used a clinique one for several years and now Im loving Dior Extase but I find MAC zoom lash a better investment

17)Sephora or MAC?

no sephora in UK

18)Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
Yeah Im a MAC-Pro-Member

19)What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
My fingers, brushes, cotton buds, Tissues!

20)Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?

Always! I have ugly lids -lol!
At the moment Im trying to finish off my benefit Lemon-aid which is fab but Ive been using it for years now

21)For the face?
Philosophy poreless flawless, Smashbox foundation primer

22)What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?

Im loving my Cargo essential quad palette in place of my usual Neutral MAC palette.

23)Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Are you serious? if you know me you know I love love love my liquid eyeliner, but I also enjoy my gel eyeliner pots and pencils.

24)How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?

never Im super careful and Im scared to use pencils when people are hovering around me Im worried that I will poke my eyes.

25)What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
they're so gorgeous but Im a messy girl so I have actually de-potted or pressed alot of my pigments I use mainly MAC and BarryM

26)Do you use mineral makeup?

Yes, I have a huge collection of Bare Escentuals.

27)What is your favorite lipstick?

I have alot of favourite lipsticks, MAC viva glam V, Chanel in red dragon, Bobbi brown lip colour in brown, Clinique lipstick in Delovely, No7 in bare and No7 in Chic, L'oreal lipstick in Aishwariya beige.

28)How about lipgloss?

Again alot of favourite lipglosses including - Prestige in Abaco, Bare escentuals in rose radiance, Cargo in Alexandria, YSL gold gloss 19, Chanel Aqualumiere 66, Loreal 6hr glam shine addictive peach, Revlon neverending nude, Pout in gorgeous girl and bunny girl, Nars orgasm. (trust me the list does not end there)

29)What is your favorite blush to use?
Clinique bashful blush, Nars orgasm, MAC Ripe peach.

30)Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
Not really although thats where I got my beloved 120 Manly palette, If you are in the UK forget USA bands such as coastal scents and Sigma you can buy cheaper dupes from japanese sellers on ebay!

31)Do you like drugstore makeup?
I have been a makeup snob forever!but since I have been doing youtube videos I get asked for cheaper high street alternatives and I have found some good products from high street brands.


32)Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)

Yeah! Ive been once as its a 3-4 hour drive away from me so I might as well just pay the full price otherwise the money will go in travel, food and shopping!

33)Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
I'd like too just for the fun of it, but I have been abit bounded with the new baby as she is very-very attached to me.

34)Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?

Sometimes, but then I make such a mess that Im better off doing it properly or go completely bare (liquid liner and tinted lipbalm of course)

35)Name a makeup crime that you hate?
I hate hate hate 80's dark lip liner and lighter lipstick, a girl at my office does this daily and cakes on the face powder literally re-applies it every half-hour with a puff you can cut through the powder -no joke . . cringe!

36)Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?

Mostly neutral but I also love to play about with brighter colours and dramatic looks.

37)Which celebrity always has great make up?
I love love love Jennifer lopez and Aishwariya rai and Tyra banks !! all 3 have amazing and flawless makeup!

38)If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item, what would you use?
Obviously Liquid eyeliner!
tinted moisturiser, tinted eye-cream and tinted lipbalm counts as skincare -right? lol

39)Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
yeah, as above with a baseball cap and sunnies!

40)Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
I get like 4 hours sleep a night, I have such a busy life I really need to work on nutrition as Im anaemic, I look like crap -trust me I need alot of help

41)In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?

-The best makeup line which caters for my needs all round would be Lancome as they are high quality and cater for all of my needs they have my base foundation, concealer and powder colours a nice liquid eyeliner and good makeup colours and yummy juicy tubes!

-I also love Benefit for all of their beauty trick products.

-My favourite High street brand has always been a fight between L'oreal and Bourjois.

42)What do you think of Makeup??

Makeup is my hobby, I love the way that Makeup can transform anyone!

I would love you to do this tag
just leave a comment below with a link to this tag on your blog!

Saturday 13 March 2010

Review: Estee Lauder Idealist dual action refinishing treatment


Estee lauder Idealist dual action refinishing treatment 75ml £35

As a huge fan of Estee Lauders Idealist range specifically, I was tempted to try this product when it was launched a few years back and here is my review:-

This is an all in 1 microdermabrasion at home kit.
But do not use this product lightly it is an actual glycolic peel and has a high level of active ingredients.
It is often described as a mask but I would call it an exfoliator.

Definitely read the instructions and follow carefully as this is a very strong and potent product.

When you use this you feel it heat on the skin instantly.
Honestly it feels like you put a hot solution on your face!

With my super sensitive dry skin I would only use this for the shortest time before an important event.

This product is great to refresh your complexion it exfoliates and brightens your skin and over time works on fine lines and wrinkles for a younger appearance although its hard for me to prove this as Im quite young myself-lol.

I have not repurchased this item and would not recommend it to anyone with very sensitive skin.

REVIEW:Clarins Beauty repair concentrate

Ive said a million times that I am The-dry-skin-diva and my skin suffers from extreme sensitivity I get horrible burning and redness, dry patches and flakiness neither comfortable nor pretty.

But over the years, through research, trial and error I have managed to teach myself beauty.

One of the brands I love is yet another prestigeous french brand -Clarins.
(other high end favourite brands include Gatineau, Decleor, Lancome, and even high street Loreal.)

Now onto the product-

Clarins Beauty Repair concentrate
I first came across this product 10 years ago when I was having my first baby - this product has been around for a very long time.

Its about £37 for 15ml
its used as a serum therefore the first product on your face. It is quite an oily texture (like a Decleor aromessence) but you just need a teeny tiny pump which is the size of a drop.

you can either use it dabbed on to problem areas or like me I sometimes leave this on as a mask for intense treatment, I prefer to dab it on key dry patches during the day under makeup and reapplying during the day as necessary and then leave it on as a mask all over my face (avoiding eye area) overnight to get maximum useage for my money!

Clarins Description -
A nectar of gentleness, a concentrate of nature: Lavender, Marjoram, Licorice, Mint, Soy, Avocadoà miraculous comfort for skin that cannot tolerate anything else. An "SOS" treatment for highly sensitive skin. It immediately calms irritated skin, decongests and reduces a red appearance. Its ultrasoothing formula contains 90% plant extracts to help restore weakened tissues, nourish and soften skin.

Apply at any time of day as an "emergency" treatment or as a time-specific, intensive treatment every 10-20 days. Apply 3-5 drops to thoroughly cleansed face and neck. Avoid the eye contour area.

  • Suitable for Sensitive skin types
  • Price per 100ml: £240.00
Ill post more product reviews from this and my other favourite brands soon

I hope you found this helpful

Thursday 11 March 2010

FOTD:- Lancome pink punk and black

Pictures of products from the actual Lancome website

This is a good representation of actual shades! (above)




This is a limited edition Quad palette by Lancome
from their Fab pink punk and black collection
that I absolutely love
the above pic of the palette does not do it justice
colours in the palette are
The lightest white pink
baby pink
and a rose pink that can be used as a blush and tapped onto lips for a colour under a gloss
and a black with silver glitter -OMG this is really purdy!

there were other fab products to go with quad
but due to my huge makeup collection I did not buy these
but I had to have the quad !!!

Lipsticks I recommend to go with this quad
Punk chick pink no 316 (softer pink)
Color fever lasting colour lipstick in Rock icon fuschia no 318 (brighter pink)

and any of the deeper brighter shimery lipglosses from the permanent line
such as Color fever gloss in dangerously pink 321
or
Laque Fever gloss in Lancome rose in 302




Here I am using the quad on my eyes but I have black pencil liner and I have used the black shadow to set the pencil lines on upper and lower lash line.

I also like to use this quad with 2 products from the Hello kitty collection by MAC

MAC Hello kitty blush in tippy
MAC Hello kitty lipstick in Strayin

I have used these in the above picture
Pictures were taken indoors in the evening so colours are not showing as vibrant as they are




I am wearing all 4 shadows from the quad with a slight hint of the rose colour on lips and cheeks
and the black glittery shadow is smoked out on both upper and lower lash line


Did you buy anything from this collection?

Wednesday 10 March 2010

REVIEW: Bobbi browns new Natural finish long lasting foundation




Information/description and picture from Bobbi brown :-
Oil-free, all-day wear so you’ll have soft-matte, even-looking skin without having to pile on powder throughout the day. Made with sponge-like powders absorb excess oil on the surface of the skin, while emollients lock in moisture to ensure skin remains perfectly balanced. Transfer-resistant formula helps create a barrier against heat and humidity for 8 hours of wear. Even in the most humid climates, makeup stays in place. And like all of Bobbi’s foundations, the shades are yellow-based for a natural look. Perfect for oily and normal/combination skin. Available in 16 Shades.

I have dry skin so this is not suitable for me so I only tested this for a few days
I definitely recommend this to anyone with normal to oily skin
the oilyer the better
this stuff really adheres to your face even without a primer
if you have very oily skin use over a hydrating serum or a gel moisturiser
I put this on early and it lasted until really late
one layer will give you medium coverage
it is a thicker texture and dries fast
it is matte enough to not need additional powder

I hope this helps you if you were interested in this foundation




Tuesday 9 March 2010

What Im using Jan/Feb 2010

Shampoo: Ojon hydrating Shampoo
Conditioner: Ojon Hydrating Conditioner
Styling products: frizz ease serum, Loreal elnett hairspray, Ojon refreshing Spritz, Weatherworks style sealent creme

Shower Gel: Philosophy 3in1 cremes various fragrances

Body moisturizer: Decleor Systeme corps Loccitane hand cream, loccitane foot cream.
Deodorant:
trying Soap and glory Glad pits usually use soft and gentle
Fake Tan: Lancome or Smashbox (wash off)
Wash off Cleanser:
Philosophy Purity
Wipe off cleanser and Toner:
Gatineau serenite
Face wipes: no7
Face moistuiser: Philosophy hope in a jar
Eye makeup remover: Gatineau Floracil
Exfoliator:
Benefit Honey snap out of it.
Primer: Philosophy poreless spf15
Foundation: MAC mineralize and Select fluid blended or seperated
Foundation brush: Fingers, or Ill play with 1 of my foundation brushes
Concealer:
MAC select cover up benefit's boing and erase paste
Powder: Bare Escentuals loose mineral powder foundation or Benefit hello Flawless pressed foundation powder
Blusher: Various but reaching out to MAC mineralize in super duper natural
Bronzer: MAC bronze MSF from warm and cozy collection
Highlighter: Bobbi brown shimmer brick in beige
Eyeshadow base: Benefit Lemon aid
Eyeshadows: MAC, Clinique, Estee Lauder, or Cargo essential palette.
Eyeliner: Benefit Badgal/badgal waterproof or MAC
Eyelash curler: usually too lazy but Shu uemura when I do
Eyelash base: Estee lauder lash primer (sometimes)
Mascara: Cargo lash Activator Mascara ( trying to see if this works)
Lipstick: Clinique delovely or MAC viva glam v / 5
Lipgloss: Clinique Impossibly glossy in camisole
Nail Colour: MAC dim the lights, Nails inc Brook street mews, Maybelline express finish diamond in Red comete

Clinique lipstick collection and swatches

Soo many people have huge MAC lipstick collections
I seem to have collected Clinique lipsticks and I did'nt even know it!


1-All Heart
2-A Different Grape
3-Brownberry Matte
4-Creamy Nude
5-Water Violet
6-Vintage Wine


7-Precious Pink
8-Pink Beach
9-Pink Whisper
10-Dreamy Pink
11-Sweet Mocha
12-Red Drama


13-Blushing Coral
14-Nude Splurge
15-Just Raisin
16-Glazed Rose
17-Raspcherry Glace
18-Bamboo Pink
19-Ruby Glass


20-Delovely (my fave fave fave ever)
21-Blushing Nude
22-Tender Heart
23-Soft Bloom

Do you have any clinique lipsticks?

Alice in wonderland ltd ed palette by urban decay



This is my first Urban decay book of shadows.
Simply because I have so much makeup but I did not want to miss out on this one.

Its a collaboration between disney and Urban decay.
16 amazing colours, 2 eyeliners including the famous 'zero' black and a mini Urban decay primer potion.
If you already have any of the book of shadows you may want to give this a miss as they are all similar-ish in the colour content, unless of course you are a collector and you want back ups.
I placed my order for my Alice in wonderland book of shadows the day it launched because I definitely did not want to miss out and be left thinking should-of could-of would-of!

the pic above was from google, as Im feeling a little lazy but I promise to give you actual pics and looks using this.

BTw Im sad that Ive not had the chance to watch the movie yet but Im hoping to see it soon, Im also considering getting the alice in wonderland collection from OPI.

have you seen the movie or bought any of the Alice in wonderland products?

Friday 5 March 2010

My top 3 tinted moisturisers Estee lauder / philosophy / Benefit

My top 3 favourite tinted moisturisers

Swatched really thickly for you to be able to see the colours as Tinted Moisturisers are semi-sheer


I have lightly smothered all 3 tinted moisturisers so that the formula is still sitting on my hand and is not blended into the skin
Philosophy's supernatural tinted moisturiser spf20
in beige
I already use the moisturiser and
I love the matching primer (supernatural poreless flawless spf15 primer)
which ive been using for ages


Benefits you rebel lite
contains spf15
antioxidants
smells of green tea
moussey texture
very little coverage
slightly shiny finish
Estee lauder Daywear plus tinted moisturiser
in light/medium 02
my absolute fave
I have used this for years and years
it was my fave perfect partner over the original idealist, they both worked amazingly together for me.
this smells so fresh of yummy cucumbers
and rich in anti-oxidants
it is the tinted version of Estee Lauders famous and award winning moisturiser DayWear plus


Also I have used boots no7 tinted moisturiser in light
which is my favourite and most affordable high street tinted moisturiser especially when boots does their £5 off of no7 voucher
you only have to pay a little over £5 towards it (£6 or £7)
I would recommend this to anyone


I hope you found this helpful

which is your favourite tinted moisturiser?

FOTD natural nude cargo/mac/estee lauder/dior


my fave face of the moment using true-nude colours

Products used

Chanel pro lumiere foundation in beige 40
Clinique all about eyes concealer
Cargo essential eye quad palette
Estee lauder double wear liquid eyeliner in black
MAC zoom lash mascara in black
Cargo dark brown shadow from quad on brows and as liner on lower lashline and outer V
Dior terra bella in 002 bronzer as blush and bronzer lightly all over face
MAC naked lipliner
Mac creme d'nude creamsheen lipstick
Revlon colorstay mineral lipglaze in neverending nude

I have used some of my fave products of the moment

what are your favorites?




Thursday 4 March 2010

FOTD using benefit you rebel and hello flawless


Products used:-

Benefit lemon aid eye primer base
Benefit hello flawless foundation powder in beige as eyeshadow
Garnier tinted caffeine roll on in light 01 as concealer
benefit you rebel tinted moisturiser in lite
Benefit hello flawless powder foundation in beige
Benefit bad gal liner in waterproof black
MAC gel liner in blitz and glitz
Chanel Mascara in exceptionnel de chanel smokey noir 10
Benefit brow-zing in dark to fill in brows
MAC lipstick in Dream

FOTD quick everday look in powder pink


Products used:-

Laura Mercier silk creme foundation in beige ivory
Amazing cosmetics concealer
MAC gel eyeliner in blitz and glitz
Chanel exceptionnel de chanel volume intense mascara in smokey noir no 10
Bobbi brown pot rouge in powder pink 06 on cheeks and lips
Pout lipgloss in bunny girl

bobbi brown pot rouge

I love Bobbi browns pot rouge because they are a quick easy to use multi-functional product.
it has a good pigment, yet is not sticky or greasy.
I find that fingertip application is best
just one dab on the apples of each cheek and then blend in
and similar fingertip application on the lips a dab on each lip and spread


This is definitely my fave colour in the whole of the bobbi brown pot rouge collection
Bobbi brown pot rouge in powder pink 6, its a pretty neutral pink.

Can you see the tiny little hands that are trying to steal my pot rouge?

MAC lipliner swatches



MAC spice lipliner has won alot of beauty awards and top beauty editors and makeup artists describe it as the only lipliner you will ever need.
I think its definitely a great place to start for lipliners in general or if you want to purchase something from MAC but dont know what to buy, definitely try this -you have my blessings.
It definitely suits all lip colours and skintones.
The best way to use it is as I have, outline your lips and fill in, then go over with your favourite lippy either lipstick or lipgloss.

Because im such a makeup junkie I also wanted :-
a neutral pink - sublime culture
a neutral brown/beige - creamola

dervish is a very pinky color that has slight 3d shine but little pigment
this is fab with lipglosses such as MAC dazzleglass especially colours like baby sparks
or any sheer lipgloss with shimmer such as benefit lipgloss in my people your people

a fantastic alternative for a neutral lipliner from the high street is no7 in nude -ive used it in previous fotd
again this is the only lipliner you need and you would use it as I have described use for MAC spice



which lipliners do you use?

FOTD:- bronze tanned look


Products used:-

Smashbox primer in peach
Lancome photogenic lumessence foundation in 5
(this is a darker shade I like to use in place of self tan for a tanned appearance)
Amazing cosmetics concealer in light
Chanel liquid eyeshadow in 60
Lancome artliner liquid eyeliner in metallic brown on upper and lower lashline (shade name seems to have disappeared and I dont remember it :( sorry)
Estee lauder eyelash primer
Diorshow Extase mascara
Chanel soleil tan de chanel ltd ed in sable d'or as blush highlight
Dior terra bella sun powder in halee 002 as contour and blush
Mac lipliner in spice all over lips
Mac vivaglam v/5 lipstick

I hope you like this look



Wednesday 3 March 2010

FOTD MAC HK Pretty Pink Glittery eyes


Pink Shimmery eyes on an otherwise neutral face can look really pretty for a girly day out with the girls or someone special



Products used :-
Benefit you rebel lite tinted moisturiser
Garnier tinted caffeine roll on in light 01
Benefit Hello flawless foundation powder in lifes a stage -beige
Benefit lemon aid eye primer
Smashbox Brow tech powder in taupe on brows
MAC Hello kitty pink glitter eye liner in kitty power all over 1/2 eyelid and smudged up with light finger
MAC fluid line gel eyeliner in blitz and glitz
Mascara black Dior extase -new launch!
MAC hello kitty lipstick lightly dabbed on lips with finger for a teeny hint of base colour
Mac Lip gelee in Preppy all over lips

Natural makeup look -revlon nude and buff


Natural makeup look using easily available makeup from the highstreet
available from Boots/superdrug etc

I love doing this look for everday
I mostly use high end makeup from counters
but I want to do looks for everyone using good quality makeup that is easily available
I actually purchased these products to do this look for you all.







Neutral buff look using high street products
Products used :-
Revlon colorstay foundation normal/dry skin in sand beige
Revlon Colorstay Eyeshadow quad in the buff 06
Liquid eyeliner upper and lower lashline Loreal super liner in Carbon black
Black Pencil eyeliner lower lashline bourjois khol and contour in noir expert 01
Max factor black mascara in false lash effect
Revlon matte powder blush in barely buff 004
no7 lipliner in nude to outline and fill in lips
Revlon Colorstay mineral lipgloss in neverending nude 505

BTW/ FYI I applied the foundation all over my face with no separate concealers or primers for face eyes or lips I multi tasked the foundation for this and applied it with no7's Concealer brush which is huge as a concealer brush but makes a nice small sized foundation brush.

I always over-define my eyes if you do not need/want to do this then you can leave out the eyeliner all together or you can do a barely there super thin line along both upper and lower lashline



Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge -My collection, a review and swatches.

Ive always had a special place for cream products, they're usually my goto in a rush, as a busy busy mum. And as a summer product. On...