FOTD :- Smashbox smokey purple eyes

                                      Picture taken with webcam (as are all my low quality pics-sorry!)

                             I did a tutorial on this look recently, I really love this look and wanted to share it with you all

It is using the smashbox quad in charm 

XOXO

Swatches :- Smashbox lipgloss collection

Smashbox lipglosses are unscented and unflavoured 

they are similar in quality to mac lipglass 

and are in a variety of finishes 

this is my first post of smashbox lipgloss shades 

ill be updating my blog part by part and hopefully you can see all of my lipgloss collection 

L-R

- Couture

- Vintage 

- Bohemian

- Fire

- Blur

- Blaze

Fire and blaze are the most sheer formulas 

where as couture, vintage, bohemian and blur are the most opaque 

Couture has the most shimmer 

Blaze is th most versatile and one of smashbox most popular shades 

My favourite of this lot is blaze its similar to mac lipstick in cosmo or clinique lipstick in blushing nude

These colours would be especially amazing on dark skin tones especially darker indian, afro caribbean  and can be worn as a day lipgloss on darker skins or as a more dramatic look on lighter skins.

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Review:- Smashbox High definition healthy FX foundation

I seem to have been quite loyal to this specific foundation and have been through about 4 bottles since its launched, I have already done a video review on this but felt I should share this product with my blog readers too x

I think I love everything about this foundation except for the lid because its abit flimsy and breaks easily

My bottle is soon to finish as I use this product quite alot its one of my HG, no fail, keep coming back to foundations 

SMASHBOX SAYS :-

Now you can have flawless skin from the inside out. Our revolutionary HIGH DEFINITION HEALTHY FX FOUNDATION is an oil-free, weightless formula packed with anti-aging, revitalizing, and firming ingredients that work overtime to provide cellular nutrition for skin.

Vitamin-packed, oil-free weightless foundation that provides buildable coverage with a flawless finish. UVA/UVB SPF 15 offers sun protection, vitamin C fights free radicals, and new cell-energizing Ribose renews the appearance of skin. Our unique, patented bio-delivery system gives you time-released moisturization and firming benefits that last all day. Skin is refreshed and revitalized for a flawless future. 

The bottle is a standard 30ml bottle 

it costs £28.50

which is a so-so type of price, Ill pay it but Ill have an internal toddler type temper tantrum -just joking! 

This foundation and other smashbox products are available in the UK from Debenhams in store or online 

Texture 

This foundation feels like a souffle - not a mousse a liquid souffle 

It has spf 15 uva and uvb protection which im not really bothered about since I love additional protection and ive not noticed an overly whitened face in flash photography but having now said this i think i will investigate this further - but this might just be because I always follow with a powder foundation and bronzer

The foundation also has a tendancy to seperate but you are supposed to shake it before each useage to overcome this 

The packaging is also an air tight airless pump

so its super hygienic too

I love to use this on special occasions because I feel it does make me look good in pics as above. 

The coverage is medium buildable and in the past i have worn this doubled up with an extra layer and I dont feel caked -but you have to do it right !

My colour is L3 or L4 

the pictures show L3 

I love the way smashbox has named the shades its simply broken into 4 categories 

fair, light, medium , dark

and each colouring group has numbers 1-4 (roughly)

I have alsed m3 in the past as a tan but now i just use Mac mineralize nc40 satinfinish or Chanel tan de soleil for this purpose 

I definitely recommend this foundation I know its abit pricey 

but if your budget does not go as far as £28.50 maybe try revlon hd foundation which is £10-13?

I hope you found this helpful 

XOXO

Swatches :- Smashbox face primers Collection

I have used most of smashbox's primers with the exception of the very new ones which launched in the uk in september 2011

Im really liking the new packaging too

The tube is so much more user friendly because the old pump dispensers kept failing to dispense 

they were also made of glass which looked good on my vanity but are very heavy for travel

Smashbox then changed the packaging to the airless pump dispensers which looked very nice and quite matched the Smashbox healthy FX foundation bottles

I have swatched all of the primers with the one exception of the demaxyl spf15 which was abit watery in the store for some reason but not too worry it is very similar to the original primer in look and texture

Smashbox primers swatched above 

Original primer

Light/ lite primer

Hydrating primer -NEW

Adjust primer -Green

Balance primer - lavendar, lilac, purple -NEW

Blend -peach

Luminizing - peachy gold -NEW

Most of the Smashbox primers have a silicone base

except for the light and hydrating primers 

These are available at Debenhams and retail for between £29 - £31 depending on which one you choose and are 30ml each 

For the time being Im trying to use up some of my other primers before I repurchase any of these 

And im on a makeup buying ban for now since my collection is so huge I cant justify buying any more makeup for now :(

Are you using a Smashbox primer or are you preferring something else ??

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Review Smashbox lip perfectors

I absolutely love these 2 products 

they are both tried, tested and approved by me 

so i had to do a review on them for you 

I am sure there are alot of people out there looking for good skincare lip care products 

both of these products are unisex as they are not makeup and the packaging is very gender friendly 

This is the Smashbox lip scrub it is called emulsion lip exfoliant and retails for £15.50 at debenhams

I believe it is made of all natural ingredients and is super lip safe and delicious to use

It is said to contain vitamins and soothing conditioners 

it is sugar based and has a peppermint taste and contains tiny little poppy seeds  to exfoliate as well as the actual sugar 

It also contains shea butter, cocoa butter and jojoba to nourish the lips 

My preffered way to use this is before brushing teeth as it also protects your lips from the toothpaste 

I then scuff it off 

This is the smashbox lip balm it is called lip treatment and retails for £15.50 at debenhams

This lip balm is the perfect daytime lip treatment as it not only moisturises but also protects your lips with an spf15, 

This lip treatment contains all of my favourite nourishing ingredients including 

Shea butter, mango butter, jojoba, and avacado,  chamomile and honey, also anti oxidants and vitamin A C E  -doesnt that sound delicious ?? 

this has been my preferred lip base for a very long time as its not greasy at all its just very comforting and makes a great base for lip colour 

Unfortunately i am out of stock of both of these items as i really need to use up other things I have bought, but i really look forward to buying these again 

These 2 are definitely my holy grail lip perfectors and lip base 

Have you tried these, or do you use something similar ??

Review:- Smashbox Double take lipstick in Apricot

The Debenhams website says :-

The doubletake lip colour from Smashbox is a lip pencil and creamy lip color in one! This vitamin-packed, long-wearing formula has caffeine and nourishing wheat glycerides to moisturize and protect lips

I do like that this lipstick is dual ended and that you get the matching lipliner with the lipstick
the formula is smooth, and creamy and has a good pigment it is a somewhere between a satin and cremesheen lipstick since i know alot of people prefer descriptions in mac cosmetic terms.
Im not sure what effect caffeine is supposed to have on the lips -maybe to wake up my lips??? lol!

The only con i would say is that it will need sharpening so dont make this your only handbag lipstick if you are not very efficient at making sure all of your makeup (pencils) are prepped and sharpened at all times

The colour is so this season, the name apricot really suits it s it is just that a peachy, coral apricot shade!
It is close to revlon peach colorburst lipstick and Mac Ever hip lipstick

I think this shade might be limited edition however there are four other colours available from the debenhams website

• Sugar and spice


• Amaretto


• Praline


• Cranberry

Ameretto is quite nice but my favourite of this bunch is Praline its a very neutral and versatile shade

This pencil is not cheap at £20.50
But worth it if you consider it as a lip liner and lipstick


XOXO

Review:- Smashbox Lipstick in Candle with swatches

I dont have many Smashbox lipsticks but I have this one as well as a couple of other which I will hopwfully review very soon

This Lipstick is Smashbox's top selling best lipstick
And probably my favourite lipstick from Smashbox too

Its really versatile and can work with alot of different looks as the colour is quite pigmented, It is quite a frosty kind of lipstick, and can be abit drying on the lips if applied to already dry lips.

The colour itself is a nude shimmery pink bronze champagne colour

A Smashbox insider Makeup artist trick direct from the Smashbox makeup studio is to use Candle lipstick just on the centre of the lower lip to give the illusion of a more fuller lip -I dont do this myself as I feel that I already have very voluptuous lips!



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FOTD:- Pretty smokey smashbox purple charm

I really wanted to share this look with you since I have worn it so many times through this past spring and even now into summer!

its using mostly Smashbox products 

I will try and put up a pic of the products used shortly

FACE

Smashbox original primer

Smashbox High Definition healthy FX foundation in L3

Smashbox high definition concealer in light

Smashbox Halo hydrating powder in light 

Smashbox bronze lights as contour in sunkissed matte
Smashbox blush in charm from wicked lovely collection

LIPS

MAC lipliner in Spice to define and outline lips

MAC lipstick in Myth

Smashbox lipgloss in Candid 

EYES

MAC paintpot in barestudy as primer/base

Smashbox eyeshadow quad in Charm

MAC fluid line in blacktrack on upper and lower lashline

MAC khol power eyeliner pencil in feline on upper and lower inner rim 

MAC prep and prime lash on upper lashes as base

MAC black zoom lash mascara on upper and lower lashes

BROWS

MAC Brun eyeshadow 

MUA clear mascara

I hope you like this look as much as I do 

Today I will be wearing this look with simple bootcut jeans and plain fitted chocolate brown tshirt with black heels and my louis vuitton bag

since I need to pop into the centre and I will also be doing a back to mac at the mac counter in debenhams 

Im really looking forward to this as back to mac seems more of an achievement than just buying a new lipstick -funny, I know!

what have you backed to mac and what did you get??

Also are there any smashbox products that you have tried or are loving ??

Smashbox Eye wish palette

This palette was launched end of 2009? and I purchased it mid 2010

(on special offer -patience is a virtue bahaha)

Id say this is a great palette for those looking for a palette with some neutral and some vibrant colours 

the palette has both silver and gold shades which is an added bonus 

It also comes with a notebook (the pink binded thing next to the mirror)

The book is good if you struggle with creativity and arent good with creating your own combinations 

or if you are new to eye makeup

Each shade is numbered so you follow instructions like a paint by numbers

The bottom row shades are all cream colours 

that can be used as eye bases like mac paint pots or liners 

Personally I would have preferred more pressed powder shades

but thats because I have ALOT of paintpot and liner products 

A Closer look at the palette

It also comes with a mini eye shadow primer which is really nice 

its one of my favorites 

Im not saying theres anything wrong with them but at present Im not a big fan of urban decay primer potion or too faced shadow insurance

Smashbox has just released the new 2010 version of this which is huge 

I hope to post on that soon 

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Swatch:- Smashbox masquerade lip enhancing gloss in reveal

limited edition lipgloss its a creamy nude colour but is super golden pearl

I dont like the smell/taste but smashbox products are usually unfragranced however I found 'parfum' amongst the ingredients list . . . hmmmmmm

its paraben free so you have to use it up once opened

its also cruelty free for all of you bunny lovers!!

I hope this post was helpful

let me know your thoughts

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Review:- Smashbox Masquerade liquid eyeliner and overlay

Yay, I found my camera lead so as promised here are some better pics of the Smashbox Masquerade ltd ed Liquid liner and lash overlay

I love liquid liners that come with a brush because the application is smoother on the lid

The formula is a similar consistency to MAC liquid last but this stuff washes off -yay!

The colour is like molton metal.

Its dramatic in a very blingy way!

You can see the grooves on the side of the applicator this basically acts as a wand-less mascara wand tto add a metallic effect to your lashes as per the picture below

This look is from my FOTD and is the Black and gold smokey look

there is a list of products used and basic method listed.

I hope you like this look

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FOTD:- Black gold Smokey look

I love playing with my makeup and the dramatic changes you can get from subtle changes

PRODUCTS USED

FACE

MAC select fluid foundation

Smashbox halo hydrating powder

Benefit Hoola for contouring

Benefit Dallas Blush

EYES

Barry M chubby pencil as base on lid and lower lashline

Barry M Black gold dazzledust on lid ad lower lash line

Brown dazzledust in crease

Bronze dazzledust above crease

Gold dazzle dust as highlight

NYC lashes

MAC zoom lash mascara

Smashbox Masquerade liquid liner/overlay in bronze on upper half of lashes

LIPS

Maybelline moisture lipstick in baby brown over gosh darling lipstick

I hope you like this look

REVIEW:- Smashbox Masquerade liquid eyeliner and lipgloss

The complete Smashbox Masquerade ltd ed Fall 2010 collection

I have the Golden coloured glossand the bronze coloured liner

I think the whole collection looks gorgeous

I love the look of the eye palette :)

Smashbox is now available in the UK in Debenhams stores and online at

www.debenhams.com

I have used the Smashbox masquerade liquid eyeliner and lash overlay along both upper and lower lashline

I used pigment over the lower lashline in heritage rouge

and I have used the lash overlay applicator to add a golden effect to my lashes

you can see the golden along side the black lashes in the above picture

The liner has a brush applicator but has notches cut out of the wand to allow ease of use to tint lashes over black mascara

Smashbox Masquerade Lip enhancing gloss is a moisturising Lipgloss and follows the smashbox tradition of no smell and no taste though there is a slight smell from the ingredients

I have the colour bronze which is sheer golden colour but has gold and rose gold pearly shimmer.

The lipgloss is a large size and is compareable to a MAC dazzleglass

I have used this gloss to tone down a deep red clinique lipstick in the above picture

I think both of these shades are useable for those people who like to incorporate gold into their looks -yes thats me :) !!!

I cant find my camera USB lead so I cannot upload the pics of the liner and gloss until I find it -sorry babes :(

These products were sent to me to review :)

Minty and peachy summer look

Minty summer look featuring MAC hello kitty ltd ed Too dolly palette

I wanted a fun look for my day out in southall which was a lovely day

I did some clothes and jewellery shopping and ate out at one of my favourite restaurants -Gifto Lahoree

the food there is super yummy, I had Gol Guppas, Kheema samosas, Kheema stuffed naan breads with Raita dip, topped off by yummy Falooda in a high glass with pistachio kulfi -yummy

Products Used

Face and lips

Chanel UV Essential

Smashbox foundation primer with demaxyl

Chanel Pro Lumiere foundation in 20 clair

Chanel bronze base and liquid highlighter to contour

YSL touche eclat under eye high lighter no1

Amazing cosmetics concealer

Dior nude powder in rose sable as highlight and contour

Smashbox face and body highlighter in Allure as blush

Chanel mat lumiere sable

YSL rouge volupte in 26 (lipstick)

Chanel levres scintillantes 257 Bikini peach (lipgloss)

Eyes (all MAC unless stated)

prep and prime followed by paintpot in Soft Ochre as base

Free to be shadow inner half of lid

Hey shadow on centre of eyelid

Too dolly shadow outer half of lid

Bamboo in crease to blend

Mylar on browbone

Gesso as highlight and inner corner

Brun in brows

Bobbi brown gel liner in black

Estee Lauder lash primer

Zoom lash mascara

Urban decay 24/7 eye pencil in Electric on lower lashline

Lancome le crayon khol in noir on lower inner rim

All using Sigma professional brush kit

except brow and liner brush both by smashbox

Contour brush by prescriptives

Kabuki by bourjois

Minty Chanel nails (not pictured)

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