MAC Zoom Lash Mascara

I have the shortest, teeniest, tinyest, stubby lashes in the world, and if that was not bad enough they also stand horizontally straight out.

So in a mascara Im looking for everything basically which means lenghtening, volumising and some curling -Since Im so lazy and forgetful to curl my lashes before mascara application. 

For many years I have sworn by Clinique High impact mascara 

Until I tried MAC Zoom lash mascara  . . . 

I heard alot about this mascara, even Kim kardashian has raved about it, but nothing was enough for me to go and try another mascara since each and every mascara makes so many claims and even the ones over £20 have disappointed me.

I then got a zoom lash mascara as part of the lined and lashed kit and since then this is easily my most purchased mascara.

This mascara adds length, volume, and when applied in an upwards motion and holding the lashes up for 2 seconds with the actual mascara wand it can help to hold a curl.

I apply 1-2 coats, but careful as the second coat starts to give a spidery leg effect and a third coat gives a twiggy effect.

And since mascaras should be replaced regularly it makes sense to use a mascara from MAC as the container is eligible for the back to mac programme.

And the cost of this mascara is not too far off from other high end high street mascaras that I have tried so I really feel that zoom lash is an affordable mascara.

You will like this mascara if you like Loreal telescopic, loreal lash architect, Max factor false lash effect.

Whats your favourite mascara??

MAC Semi precious Collection review and swatches

I had to take these pics with my iphone 4 because I dont want to look  like a complete weirdo taking photos of makeup with a big camera, but Ill manage looking like a partial weirdo taking pictures with my iphone 4. 

I hope this helps to give you an idea of colours and shades etc if your still on the fence as to whether you want to buy certain products or not. 

photos of cosme

I really felt that this collection was really nice but since I have bought so many mac cosmetics over the past 12 months let alone from the mineralize line I felt it would be best if I did not go to crazy.
( I think I bought all of the in the groove eyeshadows)

Tempted to buy atleast 5 of these merged eyshadows but refrained with difficulty, I also like to buy all of the mac limited edition brushes but I think the split fibre does not suit my purposes due to my useage techniques.

(with flash -Above)

(without flash in store lighting -above)

Top row  - Mac semi precious mineralize skin finish MSF's
Bottom row - MAC semi precious Mineralize blush

MAC semi precious lipsticks (above)

Mac semi precious lipglass swatches

I will try and put up the names and descriptions of these products if you want me to then please comment below and let me know, 

I hope these swatches are helpful, I will do a follow up review and haul post of my purchases from the collection.

Have you bought anything from this collection?

Raspcherry <3

MAC new launch FASHIONFLOWER collection and thoughts

I love how spring-ey and summer-ey this collection is.
I love the way it has been promoted.
The promotion picture is Beautiful -I dont think it can be made any better.

The collection features

 two FashionFlower beauty powders in
Alpha Girl -A peachy Coral Pink
Light Sunshine - Lightest subtlest baby pink

six eyeshadows in
Fresh Daisy -the subtlest off white with lightest lemon yellow
Aqua - Light baby blue aqua shade
Lucky Green - a light to medium grassy citrus green
Free to be - A peachy coral -I have this from the previous to the beach collection
GroundCover - A warmish dirty grey
Bows and curtseys -Very dark greenish grayish black, I think I might have this from the  previous tartal tale christmas collection

Studio Fix bold lash mascara

Penultimate eyeliner

Four lipsticks
Mile - A medium neutral pink (my favourite)
Summer shower - A minty shade similar to Chanels Nouvelle Vague nail polish
Growing Trend - A light beige lipstick for those who like creme d nude or myth
Ever hip - A gorgeous peachy coral shade I have this from the previous liberty of london collection

Three Lipgelees in
FashionFlower -the lightest shade
Now in season - A yellow shade appropriately named as this season yellow is definitely in !!
Budding beauty - A pretty peachy shade

I had to give the whole collection a miss As I already have my favourite shades or products very similar!

The picture is from the mac stand at my local debenhams store which is my favourite place to pick up MAC limited edition products since I can get beauty club points

This is just my thoughts and opinions on the collection

Have you picked up anything from this collection ??

I would love to know your thoughts on this collection.

Raspcherry <3

May MakeUp Favourites

May has always been a month that I have looked forward to and counted down the days through because its the month that my birthday falls into however this is no longer the case I now dread the month of may as its a very sad time for me now because I lost somebody very important in this month.

And as such Its not that I dont care about how I look in may I just dont care about trying out new looks and being creative I just stick to the basics because Im just so used to wearing makeup now on a daily basis. 

This is  my tried and tested face using some of my fail-proof tried and tested cosmetics that are very 'no brainers'

PRODUCTS USED 

(as pictured above)

Philosophy super natural poreless flawless face primer

Laura mercier tinted moisturiser in nude (original formula)

Laura mercier secret Camouflage palette in no2 

Benefit big beautiful eyes palette

Benefit boing concealer in medium 02 (in bbep -above)

Bobbi brown gel liner in black ink

Mac zoom lash mascara in black

Bare escentuals mineral foundation in medium beige

Nars Laguna bronzer and Nars orgasm blush duo palette

Mac myth lipstick (not pictured)  

Loreal glam shine lipgloss in nude moon 

Its a really quick look and great for me to do everyday, for the school run and as Im abit of  soccer mum at the moment since Im doing extra sunday school run, and after school karate classes, after school cricket club, football club and scout cubs etc and thats just for my boy!

I love love benefit big beautiful eyes, I end up repurchasing this every year since its been launched! 

let me know if you would like a review on this, I also used this palette everyday at work whilst working in technological consultancy as management on 14 hour shifts!

you can wear this palette very simply or as above with abit more work.

But dont worry Im ok and I now share my husbands birthday with him in July as we have a combined his n hers birthday celebration <3

Too Faced Glamour gloss lipgloss review and swatches

They Say 

A super shine lip gloss collection with a natural plumping and cooling action. Twelve richly pigmented shades offer a chic range of choices for todays glam girl.

I say -

If you are a really girly girl and you love really girly things then you might want to check out these lipglosses. 

The packaging is not only a pretty metallic pink but there is a crystal in the end of the lid that gives this lipgloss a very glamorous look.

I thought this product was only goog for the packaging so when I swatched them i was very pleasantly surprised by the actual product.

My Favourite shades from the too faced Glamour gloss collection are the ones featured in the swatches.

The formula is very nice and not too stickey and it has a very pleasant minty taste 

If you have loved the too faced lip injections lip glosses then I definitely recommend that you check these out. 

These are available in most places that stock too faced products

In the Uk this includes boots and more recently debenhams

Shade descriptions as described on the too faced website 

Barely Legal -Marshmallow pink

First time - Perfect nude

Pillow talk - Mauve shimmer

Plush - Candied coral

Although there are no real rules but just as a tip

try barely legal for pale to light skin

Pillow talk is probably the most universal my lips but better shade 

First time is nice for light to medium skin tones

and plush would look gorgeous on any skin tones especially darker skintones 

plush is a similar colour to the famous Nars orgasm blush 

Let me know if you already have any of these or if you pick one up then Id love to know which ones you get. 

Leave a comment and Ill get back to you 

XOXO

Makeup Favourites (may 2011)

Products that Im loving

Laura mercier tinted moisturiser spf20 original formula in nude 

Philosophy the supernatural poreless flawless face primer spf15

Bare escentuals original mineral foundation spf 15 in medium beige 

Laura mercier secret camouflage in no 02 

Nars Bronzer in laguna and blusher in orgasm duo

Bobbi brown gel liner in black ink (not pictured)

Mac zoom lash mascara 

Loreal  glam shine moonlight in nude moon 

Mac myth lipstick (not pictured)

Benefit big beautiful eyes eyeshadow and concealer palette 

I am doing Mays post really late but these are kind of all time fail proof favourites if you know what I mean. I plan to do one for june and july soon and then I can do monthly favourites on time in the future. 

XOXO

Another elf haul

ELF or E.L.F stands for Eyes lips face,

 Elf has not been in the UK for very long but due to the super low prices and decent quality of the products Elf has done extremely well in the UK. 

Most items from the standard range costs about £1.50 each 

Elf has also launched a studio range and most of the items cost £3.50

and the mineral range is about £3.00 per item 

I think the most expensive item from Elf is about £35 for a makeup palette.

Elf does regular free P&P shipping offers 

if you are interested then follow them/me on twitter or follow them on facebook

Shipping is normally £3 and is free if you spend over £30

Im always interested to see what other makeup lovers are buying so I thought id share my latest two purchases with you all. 

1. Studio powder brush
2. Clear mascara and brow gel duo
3. Studio concealer palette -dark 
4. blending wedges for foundation
5. Luscious liquid lipstick in perfect pink and baby lips 

The concealer is to use when I do makeup on darker skintones. 

I have tried all of the other products and i recommend them 

let me know If you would like a review on any of these 

lip pencil in spice
brightening eye liner pencil in black
Clarifying pressed powder in spice
Studio concealer palette in medium
Double ended earth and water mascara duo in black one end is regular the other is waterproof
face encyclopedia
everyday brights Eyeshadow palette -free gift with purchase as part of promotion, normally £9

Again leave a message if you would like me to do any reviews on any of these products

Do you have any elf products ? what would you recommend for me ?

XOXO