Rediscovered #3 - NC Bronzer

This week's rediscovered is this stunning Natural Collection Bronzer in Golden Glow, this brand is what I always used back in the day it was my makeup starting point and every time they had the 3 for £5 offer I would jump with joy and buy anything I could. I haven't actually used it since the start of last year and even though it is really bad to keep makeup products for a long time, this is still fine. 

The bronzer has a very slight shimmer to it, for me a little shimmer is nice because in the warmer weather it looks lovely. I have started to use it as an all over bronzer rather than just in the cheeks and this makes my skin look a lot more glowy and alive then just one colour! 

As we get into the summer months I am on a hunt for a lot more bronzers from the high street because they are just amazing! Let me know if you have any favourites!  

 

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Smooch Cosmetics || Review ♥

I love discovering new make-up brands and playing around with them to wear different looks and moving away from your traditional brands that are available in store. One of the new brands I have recently found out about is called 'Smooch'. In this post I will be telling you about the brand and review a few of their products! 

About Smooch

“Cosmetics with Sex Appeal”

Smooch are know for their overall concept, which is creating make up that has saucy and sex feel to it without it being rude and disgusting! Their lacy and saucy packaging comes in a variety of colours and represents a drawer of lingerie. They want you to enjoy the make up that you are using and enjoy it, they are their to inspire the world of cosmetics. 

Smooch want you to feel confident and the packaging is there so when you open it up you have this product that will make you feel and look great every time.

Smooch Cosmetics 

If you think the photo looks pretty, you should see them in real life they are stunning! The design and overall packaging is totally cute and the names of each of their products are so well names and unusual to anything else you just want to wear it all the time!

First up is lipstick my current and most recent addiction! These three colours and gorgeous and different to anything I have used before so at first when I swatched them on my had they were frightening...but on my lips I fell in love with them!! They are also very soft and easy to glide on to the lips and I have dry lips and this worked like a treat as well as staying on for ages!

First up is 'Popping Pink' this is the colour that I have fallen head over heels for because it is a candy coloured pink lipstick that is sheer when applied, so the more you apply the more you are starting to build the colour up.

'Hot Lips' is up next and this is a deep coral lipstick that just looks utterly stunning. Even though many think that coral is a summer lipstick this is perfect for the winter because it is much darker than your average coral colour and looks lovely in the day time.

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And finally in the trio of lipsticks is 'Inferno'  which is what put me of the lipsticks at first as I have never been this daring with colours on my lips. But that all changed when I applied it as it is gawgus! When testing these I had neutral make up on and this lip colour added that big pop of colour that you need to refresh your every day make up look! 

Next up is the eye-shadow duo that is the perfect combo for the winter time, these two shades are heaven. The packaging is super chic and elegant as it is black and professional in my opinion. 'Filthy Rich' is a duo made up of a pearl coloured shadow and a copper coloured; that do not only work well together but will also look great paired and blended in together! Blending will create more of a sharp look as the colours totally contrast one another

As many of you know I do not have a huge collection of bronzers stocked up as I don't wear them very often! I think that is about to change, only because this bronzer is lovely and is one that doesn't make you look to muddy or even appear very dark on my skin which is always my main problem. 'Smooched' is a bronzer that comes with a small applicator that I think is great to contour your cheeks as it is very small and easy to use. It is a golden colour that will add definition and highlight to you make up look. 

Hope you all enjoyed this review and be sure to find out more about Smooch using the links down below and maybe make a few cheeky purchases for Christmas as everything is so affordable!

*pr sample sent for consideration to review*

Starting Off; Bronzer ♥

This weeks topic is bronzer, and I am dedicated to only one bronzer that I keep on repurchasing this on and on. This for me is the perfect bronzer, you  just get emotionally attached to the love of your life..I am currently talking nonsense! This is the Sun Tint Bronzer by Natural Collection and for me is the perfect in-between foundation. It isn't too muddy looking so you don't look like you have slapped on all this bronzer, instead it has this slight hint of shimmer that just makes you look natural, glowing and bronzed. 

Application

• A large round powder brush  is best for applying bronzer fast and effectively - particularly to face and body.

• Tap the excess off so that you don't pile it all on.

• Using light circular motions  bronze the area you wish to colour. For your face, start around the hairline - including your neck - to ensure even coverage, and work your way in to the centre of your face using the colour is left on your brush. Don’t reload your brush to do the centre of your face. A graduation of tone from dark to light is the most flattering.

- Bronzer's come with different finishes – matte/semi-matte or shimmer. What you choose comes down to personal preference.

Be sure to read the other features in this series..

Skincare

Foundation

Concealer

February Favourites! ♥

I'm going to be doing 'Monthly Favourites' from now, if you're not familiar with this then it's just basically my favourite products (beauty and non-beauty) from the past month. It is going to be something I am going to be trying to stick to! 

Beauty Favourites! 

First thing is the blushes and a few eye shadows from the MUA palette. You can read a full review and view swatches here. I have been loving these blushes so much recently, they are really complementing my skin tone and have a nice (not too overpowering) shimmer to it. I am also loving the eye colours 'Grape' 'Chocolate' & 'Cookie' these three in my opinion are the most pigmented in the palette and look great on their own and together. Definite favourite for this month!

The next thing is my models own liquid  eye liner which I briefly talked about in My Models Own haul which you can read here. Just like I said there, I hate using liquid eye liner - I don't have a steady hand when it comes to drawing a neat line, however this eye liner is different. I don't know what it is!! It just comes on 

perfectly every time and is also very easy to remove unlike many liquid liner which take forever to remove! 

The next  - a nail polish! Got to got to have a nail polish in!! This one is by NYC which I think is a very under-rated brand in my opinion  They have a lovely range of nail colours and this colour has been my Favourite for this transition from winter to spring. It is a really nice deep plum/purple colour that looks amazing! I only applied 2 even thin coats to my nails - however more can be applied to build up the colour, it was very long lasting and looked fab! 

This is more random! HAIR GRIPS! Oh my jelly babies, you guys.. i don't honestly know where I would be right now if I didn't have any hair grips in my world. These small things are such life savers. Trust me - my bad hair days cope with these. I have the 200 pack from pound land which have lasted me a long time and a of a really good quality! 

We are never ever ever getting back together! I love love love Taylor Swift, she is just amazing! Her style, her music, her make-up, her hair! LOVE it all! I am also loving her perfume 'Wonderstruck' the first of her two perfumes she has. This smells so fresh, sweet  and fruity at the same time that it makes me fall over, I could bathe my self in it! It also lasts for such a long time after you put it on - amazing!

Random Favourites! 

My song of the month has to be .. 'What About Us' by The Saturdays! The girls are back with a new song after being in America for a while - which is being shown on their new series on E! 'Chasing The Saturdays' which I also adore. The song is just so catchy and the girls look amazing in the video. 

At the moment and probably forever and ever! I will love the programme Hawaii Five-o. Now I know in the US the series is in front of us here in the UK. So please NO SPOILERS PLEASE. I love the programme and I look forward to watching it every week. 

And that's it for this month guys! Comment below telling me your February Favourites!

10 Beauty Products Every Woman Should Own ♥

Well hello there! I am now officially on half term for one week! Which means blogmania! I will now have so much time to blog ect. and I'm off to London on Wednesday, so loads of pics! And I shall also be uploading outfits of the week..
Today's blog comes from my winter essentials post, it is 10 products that every woman out there should own! If you carry these around, you will never have a bad day again!

1. Blush - Blush is the ultimate instant picker-upper. Whether it's  rose, apricot, raspberry, or fuchsia, gel, cream, liquid, or powder, nothing livens up the face faster than dab a fabulous flush with a pretty pop of colour swiped across the apples of your cheeks for an instance glow!

2. Concealer - If you find yourself affected by dark circles, blemishes, pimples, and redness on a regular basis, it’s high time to become a pro at masking your minor imperfections. Make concealer your beauty BFF—nothing stands a chance against this cosmetic camouflage.

3. Eye Cream - Even though wrinkles are unavoidable you can get rid of them for a while by sticking to a good preventive care regimen. Start using eye cream now to smooth over fine lines, reduce puffiness and the appearance of under-eye baggage, and brighten dull, sallow, shadowy skin.

4. Red Lipstick - My fav!  Much like your signature perfume scent, every girl needs a go-to red lipstick right by her side. It's appropriate to wear whatever the occasion  wearing it makes you appear more confident and shows that you like to be different. Whether it’s crimson, cherry, cardinal, cinnamon, or candy apple, choose a shade that flatters your specific complexion and enjoy the high-fives on your bold beauty move.

5. BB Cream - BB Cream's have only recently become extremely popular, this is because they not only give you a healthy shine but they are so good for your skin! It’s what someone would describe as a sheer foundation, moisturiser  primer, and toner all in one. That's not even the  best part?! It not only allows you to build colour but it also gives you coverage to hide even the worst of blemishes but actually treats them.  Double-duty beauty!

6. Mascara - Long, luscious lashes are equivalent to the cherry on top of your favourite dessert. And it’s OK if yours aren't naturally show stopping you can easily add a little oomph to your everyday look. Take your lashes from short  to full and fluffy in 30 seconds flat by swiping a few coats of mascara through them.

7. Dry Shampoo - The beauty world's eqivalent to sugar!  Buy yourself a little extra time between shampoos with a dry variation. The powder formula absorbs excess oil, dirt, product buildup, and odor, quickly cleansing your locks without even getting your hair wet.

8. Deep Conditier - Regardless of style, texture, and current chemical state, everyone’s hair could benefit from a little extra TLC. Take the time to treat your locks once or twice a month to an intensive, deep-conditioning session that’ll nourish, fortify, and moisturize your mane. Trust us—your newly strengthened strands will thank you for it!

9. Face Wipes - You’re too tired, you've had a long day…blah, blah, blah! Sleeping in your makeup is absolutely TERRIBLE for your skin’s health and appearance, so before you drift off into la-la land, the least you can do is quickly remove it  Here’s a quick tip: keep it out so you can see it at night!

10. Sunscreen -  No matter your age, ethnicity, complexion, or skin type—should be protecting your most precious asset from incredibly harmful UVA/UVB rays on a daily basis, whether the sun is shining or not.

Models Own Review ♥

Hey everyone!!! First off all i want to say a huge, big thankyou for getting my blog to over 1000 views! I don't usually look at views ect. as i'm not really bothered - but this is AMAZING! thankyou!! Today's review is of a bunch of models own products that I picked up at the Clothes Show last year, however didn't really get to look at them properly. So I decided to take them out of the bag and use them!

First up nail polishes! I have heard a great deal of positive about the models own nail polishes! I constantly see them on my tumblr, and instagram dashboard! At the clothes show you got to pick two shades to have in your goodie bag! These are the two i picked, I don't really go for the glitter based polishes as I prefer to put glitter on as a top coat. But it was a different story with these, i fell in love with them! 'Scarlett Sparkle' looks amazing over a red polish or even two coats of it by its self look amazing too! The second 'Pinky Brown Bettle Juice' (love the name!) is a deep purple colour with glitter and looks amazing for a night out! The models own website allows you to view each polish in their collection! 

The next thing is the lip products, the first is their lip gloss and the second their lip balm. The lip balm is very moisturising - it doesn't feel heavy on the lips but makes them feel soft all day! The lipgloss is a gloss that is very sticky, i personally don't mind lipglosses that are sticky as they give a nice finish to your lips and have a better pigment. These products can't seem to be found online I'm afraid :( 

The next few things are eye products, however I also included the lip liner in this section as I also had the eye liner...wierd I know! The first is the pro-eyeliner, oh my golly gosh ..you guys! I hate liquid liner, as it never goes on properly for me, however I don't know what it is with this but,this just works a treat! I can hold the bottle perfectly and it draws a line in one stroke! The second is the pencil liner, which I adore, it gives such good colour where as many pencil liners don't these days! It also is such a smooth thing to apply! The lip liner is my fav! The colour is one that I would never ever have thought of buying however, I just had a different liking to this colour on me! I LOVE IT!  

MUA 'The Artiste Collection' Palette Review ♥

I have a unhealthy addiction to MUA make-up! The Superdrug based brand is definitely my go-to make up brand! I've never had a problem with their cosmetics, they are always of a good quality and excellent pigment! Here is a mini review of their  'The Artiste Collection' Palette; I got it for free from my local Superdrug - as I spent £6 or more on the MUA products! This palette by MUA is their first combination palette - eyeshadows, blush, bronzer and a highlighter.

This is the front and back of the palette, it is a very decent size (handbag size) which is what I prefer as I hate  palettes that are just far too big and are a pain to pack with you!

The eye-shadow's in the palette (top row) are as followed, each one has a extremely good pigment in them. I have dark skin and even colours like 'Chocolate' and 'Cookie' showed up on my skin tone. I especially love the colour 'Mocca' its very shiny, party like! These eye-shadow's are also very creamy based, meaning that when I put them on my eye they are much easy to apply.

The set also includes - 2 very brightly pigmented blushes 'Primrose' is not just a pretty name however also has a tiny little glitter hint to it! Which makes it flawless for the skin. The bronzer is a great addition to the palette as it a very nude bronzer  for every skin tone. The highlighter is soo pretty! It has a nice shimmer to it and is very soft for the skin.

 'The Artiste Collection' Palette is amazing overall! It has your everything you need to transform your look, if you are having a busy day! The shadow's have amazing colour in them, and the blushers, bronzer and highlighter give the palette a nice twist! You even get a nice, small brush to sit inside!