Review Of The Day: 17 Eyes Eyeshadow in Seagreen Splash

Hey!

Today I'm going to be reviewing 17 Eyeshadow in Seagreen Splash.

It's summer again, and for once, it is actually warm! So I ventured into the depths of my beauty box to look for summery colours to be a new staple to my make-up bag for summer.

I bought this eyeshadow last year in autumn, after it was really relevant to wear it, so I dug it out again this year to hopefully be a new addition to my summer-must-haves. 

This eyeshadow, as shown above, is a beautiful sea green colour, with a hint of turquoise shimmer. It has beautiful pigmentation, and is able to create just a smudge of colour or a stronger look. It is very buildable and is just a gorgeous colour to wear, especially if you have a tan. 

All of the 17 shadows, as far as I can tell, are very pigmented and wearable. I just love this shade!!

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Review Of The Day: Barry M Special Nail Paints!

Hey guys!

Today I am going to be reviewing four of my new nail polishes from Barry M.

L-R: Textured Nail Paint in Station Road, Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paint in Greenberry, Gelly Hi-Shine Nail Paint in Prickly Pear and Confetti Nail Paint in Sour Apple.

I am in love with these! I was looking for some new summery nail polishes, and these are perfect. The first is textured, and it is a beautiful lemon colour called Station Road.

Sorry, the camera wasn't focused!

It honestly looks like ice cream. It is just a gorgeous shade and I love it. 

I wasn't too sure about the texture, but I love this aspect too - it looks really different and stands out on the nails!

I've found that you get a lot of compliments with this, as, like I said, it is very different!

I was looking for the perfect summer yellow shade, and I think I have found it.

And, it has slight shimmer in the light!

Perfect!!

The next is this gorgeous bright turquoise shade from the Gelly Hi-Shine collection, named Greenberry.

The only bad thing about this is the name!! I mean, Greenberry isn't the most attractive name ever.. and doesn't give high expectations of this beautiful, perfect colour!! 

For some reason, I am obsessed with blue nail colours, especially in summer. They just look so colourful and cute!!
For me, it is the ultimate summer shade, and I love the formula too - it really is Hi-Shine and does look like gel! 

Gorge as!!!

This next shade is another Gelly Hi-Shine, but this time it is a gorgeous lilac shade called Prickly Pear. Again, name. Really? *laughs*

But other than that, I love this one too. 

The shade is to die for, and it is a vibrant lilac, a lot more than most of the other lilacs I have.

The formula is the same, but for some reason it takes more than 3 coats to get the wanted result, but it is worth it!

Again, I love the colour, and for some reason, I'm attracted to these kind of shades too!

Really just a beautiful, subtle summer shade (mega alliteration).

Finally, the confetti nail polish in Sour Apple. 

At first I was a bit disappointed with this. It takes absolutely a-g-e-s to layer for a full effect look!

But, it is gorgeous as a sheer top coat, and adds depth and glamour to your nails. I love it, and I'm obsessed with it over my two Gelly polishes. 

This particular colour is a mix of bright sky blue and sunny yellow.  

I love this as an eye-catching top coat and it is a very summer-y way to concentrate your style. 

Love it!


You are able to buy these from Superdrug at £3.99 each - check out the links.

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What's In My Makeup Bag?: Summer

Hey!

I thought considering the sun is shining, and the fact I just bought a new make-up bag (!) I would tell you what is in my summer essentials for make-up. And let me tell you, you may see a pattern emerging in my eyeliner taste for summer... ;-)

DISCLAIMER: I pay for all of my make-up myself by saving up :-)

Ok, here we go then:

Tools

Brush set - My brush set is a mish-mash of brands. The case is in a Make-Up Essentials travel brush case, with Make-Up Essentials' blush, blending, angled, lip and eyeliner brushes. It also has a No. 7 eyeshadow application brush, a Body Shop foundation brush and a squared off Mac eyeshadow brush. I also have a separate kabuki by 17. 

Redherring Eyelash Curler

Soap and Glory 'I know I'm not perfect, but I'm pretty damn close!' mirror

Eye Products

Rimmel's Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Eyeliners - I have two of these - 005 (a fleshtone shade) and 010 (a beautiful reflective silver). You can do so much with these - I love them.

Bourjois' Intense Extrait Eyeshadow - I have this in the colour 03, which is a gorgeous shimmery peach. Looks beautiful with a tan.

17 Eyes eyeshadow - this is in the colour 'Seagreen Splash' which is a bright seagreen colour (as the name suggests), that, again, looks beautiful with a tan. Read my review here.

Miss Sporty's Mini-Me eyeliner - This is in the colour Neon Pink (090) and looks really pretty as a pop of colour in a otherwise fairly neutral eye, but isn't for the faint hearted!!

Collection 2000's Lasting Colour Gel Eyeliner - I have this in the colour Teal - you can read my review on this fabulous product here.

Avon's SuperShock Gel Eyeliner - in Black. This is just a nice, everyday, intense black liner. 

Benefit's They're Real! Mascara - It's actually a mini one that I got in Elle magazine - it's a really brilliant mascara, but it isn't waterproof (downside!) and it's too expensive to use as an everyday mascara for me, but a full sized product is on my wishlist!!

Colortrend by Avon's Flirty Eyes - in the colour Bright Eyes. This is a lovely shimmering cream shadow quad including a white, lilac, violet and navy. Perfect for bases, and the white is great for highlighting.

Redherring Eyebrow Gel - this is just a good eyebrow gel.

Avon Glimmerstick Eyeliner - I have this in Blackest Black, and this is a really good waterproof pencil eyeliner. 

No. 7 Stay Perfect liquid eyeliner - It doesn't say what colour it is, but it is a really gorgeous reflective turquoise. It is completely waterproof too - a perfect colour and formulation for summer. 

Colortrend by Avon Plump Out Mascara - this is the mascara I layer over my Benefit one, to make it waterproof, but it does give volume and definition. It is in the colour Black. 

Face Products

Rimmel's Match Perfection concealer - This is a perfect under-eye concealer, but isn't particularly good for blemishes. I wear the colour Ivory (no. 10)

17's Even Tone Corrector Stick - this cancels out redness in blemishes, making them easier to conceal. Plus it's a crazy green colour!!

Rimmel's Natural Bronzer - This is a perfect matte bronzer. I use the shade Sun Glow (no. 25).

Collection 2000's Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear Powder - This is the perfect setting and mattifing powder. I use the shade 2 - Medium.

Collection 2000's Lasting Perfection Ultimate Wear Concealer - This is perfect for concealing blemishes and other impurities. I use the shade Light (2).

Avon's Smooth Minerals Liquid Foundation - this is a sheer foundation perfect for summer. I use the shade Nude. 

Elizabeth Arden's Colour Intrigue - My mum gave me this, and I really like it. It is in the shade Tearose (02), and it is a perfect summer night colour, a coral/berry.

Collection 2000's Fix Me Up Long-Lasting Make-Up Fixer - this is a brilliant make-up setting spray, especially in summer, when your make-up slides everywhere! :-)

Lily Cole for the Body Shop Lip and Cheek Dome - This is brilliant for a meek pink lip or cheek look.

Lip Products

Nivea's Raspberry Rose Lip Butter - a perfect (gorgeous smelling) lip butter for summer.

17's Lip Crayon in Bold - a shimmering red lip that can be sheer or strong. In the colour "Bold". Read my review here.

Kate Moss for Rimmel's Matte Lipstick in 110 - this is a gorgeous coral/red shade. 

So there you have it! 

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Cat

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Review Of The Day: Wonderstruck Perfume by Taylor Swift

Hey! 

Sorry! Skipped a day!

Today I'm going to be reviewing Wonderstruck by Taylor Swift.

I first got this perfume last October for my birthday, as I had been looking for a nice, everyday perfume that wasn't a heavy, adult-ish perfume, that was suitable for me. I came across this perfume, and I just fell in love with it - it's just a bonus that I love Taylor Swift!

I was given the 50ml bottle, and then a few weeks later, I went to London, and saw 
<this gift set on sale for £10 in Selfridges. It consists of a 50ml bottle, a 5ml handbag size and a scented body lotion. 

I love this perfume alone, it's very sweet and floral, and a little overpowering on first spray, but as it sinks into your skin, it becomes more vanilla rounded. It has base notes of amber and peach, heart notes of honeysuckle and vanilla, and top notes of raspberry and freesia. 

When you apply it in the morning (for me usually around 7:30 am), it lasts all day (9:30 pm) and the scent changes as it sinks more into your skin. It smells the same in the bottle, but it smells different on different people as it mixes with your natural scent. 

<I thought this would be funny to show you - my original bottle on the left and the bottles from the set on the right and in the middle. A FAMILY OF PERFUME!

Overall, I think this perfume is a very fresh, young scent that I wouldn't really consider if I was in my twenties! If you're a teenager looking for a change in scent for summer, this is a really good option - floral and fun!

You can find the 50ml bottle and higher at your local Perfume Shop from £28.50 (£57.00 per 100ml).

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Review Of The Day: 17 Lip Crayon in Bold

Hiya! 

Today I'm going to be reviewing the 17 Lip Crayon in Bold.

I was looking for a build-able red lip with shimmer for summer, as I borrowed my friend's last year, and it looks gorgeous with a tan. 
I went into Boots and saw this little beauty.
I love 17's stuff, it's really high quality and affordable, so I was obviously going to buy it (haha, predictable).

This product is pure gorgeousness! The picture on the left is the only one I could find, and to be honest, it looks slightly orange! The swatch underneath that I did is a much better representation! 

This product is creamy and goes on like butter. It is a glossy red with a hint of shimmer in the light. The pigmentation is perfect, and it doesn't fade. 

This product comes in 5 different colours, but this was the one that stood out to me. It's half way between a gloss and a lipstick for me, and even though you have to re-apply it quite often, this is definitely one of my favourite red lips. Perfect for summer!

You can pick it up at your local Boots for £4.99.

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Review Of The Day: Witch Naturally Clear Blemish Stick

Hey! 

Today I'm going to be reviewing the Blemish Stick by Witch.

I have been using this for several months, and I have to say, this is the best blemish/acne treatment I have used (and I have tried ALOT!).

This product comes in a pretty blue tube, and the stuff inside it really works. In it, there is witch hazel extract, which basically sucks out the bacteria of spots, and from the first time you use it, you have clearer skin. 

I have also tried several dupes of this, by Freederm and Clean and Clear, even one from Benefit (all slightly different), and none work as good as this.

Seriously, this has been my best beauty buy to date for me, as I mostly used to spend my make-up budget on concealers (of which I have around 20!). And, even better, it is only £2.89 from Superdrug. £2.89! It lasts at least 6 months and it works so well. Honestly, I can't say enough good things about this product. I love it!

If you want this product (I'm sure you'll love it as much as me!) you can pick it up at your local Superdrug for £2.89, which is a steal for a product this good!

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I Installed Blogger Mobile

Hey guys!

I installed the mobile app, so expect alot more posts, not just about beauty, occasional random stuff too hahaha!!

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Review Of The Day: Katy Perry Lashes by Eyelure

Heyyy there...

Today I'm going to be reviewing the Katy Perry Lashes by Eyelure in Darling. 

I have a confession - before I used these lashes, I had never used falsies before!!
But I think these were a good lash to start with. 

Firstly, I love Katy Perry. Bonus.

Secondly, they are self adhesive, which is better than fiddling about with all that lash glue, especially if you are starting out.

Thirdly, they are reusable and affordable, at £5.95 in Superdrug. 

I'm not saying that they are easy to apply, because no false lashes are until you are used to them, but they seem to be a LOT easier to handle than typical lashes. 

They don't peel off, even under stage lighting (I wore them to perform) and it gives your lashes a big push, and gives the effect of perfect, gorgeous black lashes. My friend has the Cool Kitty lashes, and she said that they are just as worth spending money on, as I am sure the whole range is. 

And at a price of £6.00, why not?!?!?

As I said earlier, you can pick them up for £5.95 at your local Superdrug.

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Review Of The Day: Collection 2000 Lasting Colour Gel Eyeliner in Teal

Well hey there! 

Today I'm going to be reviewing Collection 2000's Lasting Colour Gel Eyeliner in Teal.

I had my eye on this gel liner for ages, but I was deliberating on which colour to get (I have alot of black liners, so I wasn't sure). Eventually, I went for this gorgeous bright teal shade. 

I was looking for a new summer eyeliner, as I have been wearing the same coral and black combination for a few years now. This colour is perfect for a beautiful summer look, especially with a tan. 

The pigmentation of this liner is second to none, in my opinion. It only takes one swipe of a brush to get a perfect pigmented line. 

The liner comes with a small eyeliner brush - and by small, I mean smaller than my little finger. It is a typical blunt ended eyeliner brush, and would be okay if you need a handbag sized brush for touch-ups, but I prefer to use a full sized angled brush - however, it is quite a good quality brush.

As for the staying power, even in hot weather, I haven't had any sliding or fading with this product. It is very easy to apply and the consistency is very rich and creamy. Overall, I love this product, and I think both the colour and staying power are perfect for summer. 

If you want to try this product (hopefully you will like it as much as me), you can buy it from your local Superdrug for £4.99. This liner also comes in the colours Black, Brown and Gold.

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Review Of The Day: Rimmel Scandaleyes Lycra Flex Mascara

Hey blog-readers (super funny!), 

Today I am going to be reviewing the fairly recent Rimmel Scandaleyes Lycra Flex Mascara.

When I bought this, I was quite excited, as I don't really like my lashes too brittle, but I like my lashes to be a lot longer and more voluminous, which was obviously going to be hard if I don't like hard lashes. So, when I heard about this, I was really pleased that they had come up with this new formula. 

The first time I used it, it was surprisingly clump-free on the opening of the tube. I applied it, and it seemed to do what it says on the tin - it seemed fairly able to build without getting more brittle or clumpy. 

But then, after a few uses, I began to notice that it was clumping more, even with the lid on correctly and a few days of use. It also slips off very easily - I once put it on, and it had slipped onto my under eye within 20 minutes, even though I don't have very oily skin. 

Most importantly, I have found that over the few weeks I have had this mascara, it has become more and more brittle on the lashes. 

I think that this product could have been one of my favourite mascaras, but there are some vital flaws in the formula and the brush that need to be attended to. In my opinion, Rimmel should make the formula waterproof, and maybe include a clump wiper in the packaging, as that was my main issue.

If you do, however, like thick lashes, and don't mind a few clumps, you can pick up the Rimmel Scandaleyes Lycra Flex Mascara at your local Superdrug for £6.99 - however, if you want it badly, it is now on sale at £4.99.

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Cat

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My First Blog!!

Hi! 

My name is Cat and I love make-up.

I love it so much, that I have decided to start a blog about my personal opinion on new high street products! 

I can't afford high end products, haha, I'm a teenager on a budget!!!

I plan to make a YouTube channel to go alongside this blog - keep an eye out!

I really want to have a successful beauty blog, like Fleur De Force :-)

So, yeah, new posts coming soon! 

Keep reading! 

Cat 

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