NYX/Summer Love Lipstick

I'm really enjoying NYX cosmetics at the moment, the second product I've been reviewing is this lipstick in the shade 'Summer Love' 

Its gorgeous! 

A beige, mauve under toned Nude, its quite similar to MAC's Hue but less pinky, and a third of the price which is always good. 

I do find you need to have super smooth lips to wear this if you have drier patches, exfoliate first, however the wear time of around three hours is very impressive for a £4 lippie. 

It's a nice neutral shade and it has a hint of sparkle in the bullet although this doesn't appear obvious on the lips. It doesn't really have a smell to it and glides on really nicely.It holds up against eating and drinking really well and I'd definitely look to invest in more shades for my collection.

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Ben Nye Banana Powder

I've been using this powder daily for at least 6 months now, and totally forgot to share it with you. 

It's a product that i was enticed to buy after seeing it was used on Kim Kardashian as a staple setting powder, and I can see why. 

 the yellow banana tone in the powder evens out the most sallow skin tones and sets foundation beautifully. I have been really concious of my dark under eye circles,and this really has helped to balance them out, as well as stopping the concealer creasing around the eyes. Gives a beautiful matte finish, baby soft to the touch. 

I hate the dreaded 'white flash face' when you have a photo taken and you look like a ghost, this stuff really will warm your complexion but not too much. I think thanks to the yellow tone in this powder it would compliment most skin tones, if not Ben Nye do a range of the the finely milled powders to suit everyone, so if you feel washed out wearing BB cream during the summer months, grab one of the warmer shades to buff over and give your complexion a glow. 

Kim K pre blend wearing Ben Nye Banana Powder

Me wearing Ben Nye Banana Powder 

I will stick to this powder, you just can't beat the value for money it offers, which to be honest surprises me as being a celeb fave I thought it would be mega expensive! This powder held up really well in 40 degree temperatures whilst I was on holiday too, and I don't have to reapply like I have done in the past with pressed powders that just leave you complexion looking caked in make up. 

My only niggle would be the packaging design, I have decanted mine into smaller pots (an old Bare Minerals one with the sifter works fab!) as travelling with this or using it on the go would be a disaster! 

If you live in the UK you can order direct from Treasure House Of Make Up I bought the small tub, paid under £10 for mine and 6 months on it's still going, not even half way through in fact.

Get it now while you can, because thanks to Kim K and her MUA worldwide supplies are running low! 

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MUA Undress Your Skin

MUA Makeup Academy allow us all to indulge in guilt free cosmetics, by keeping the prices low. Looking beautiful on a budget is possible and the items MUA have to offer still feel luxurious, as well as saving us pennies.

Just launched is the 'Undress Your Skin Range' perfect for showcasing a dewy spring complexion and these products are fab for highlighting whats naturally there. The range consists of eyeshadow palettes, Illuminating Foundations, Concealer, Primer & Highlighting Powder.

Be a little braver this year, ditch the full coverage foundation and heavy make up, it's all about less is more, and with these lush highlighting shimmery shades there's really no need to be scared.

I have been reviewing the Highlighting Shimmer Powder, Flawless Skin Primer, Illuminating Concealer & Undress Me Too Palette.

The Highlighting Shimmering Powder is currently on offer at just £2, will usually be £3 so grab it while you can.
This is a baked shimmering powder, and I use it in the corners of my eyes, and on my brow bone to highlight and lift, its also fab as a contouring powder, used on the cheekbones and on the cupids bow. This is a great all rounder and is such a barg, grab it now ladies, you need this is your make up bag!



The Undress Me Too Palette is just £3 at the moment, and it embraces this season’s fresh-faced look and urges you to strip back and go nude!

This fab palette is made up of 12 warm and timeless shades, this palette will suit all skin tones and any occasion. I love these shades and they will be the staple eye product in my upcoming holiday make up bag.

There are pearlescent shades, shimmers, matte and more, these are really suitable for everyone. Create a bang on trend look and update the traditional smokey eye to one of peachy, champagney goodness.

The Flawless Skin Primer is on offer for £3.


And in comparison to some higher end primers this stuff holds up really well.
Gives you a velvety complexion and grips your make up in place all day, it certainly holds up for a day in the office, I am yet to test it in the gym.


The Illuminating Concealer is a brush on creamy concealer. For those of you who suffer with dark circles may not know that your best chance of concealing them is in fact to use a light reflecting product. The way this product works is to add light to the dark areas to allow light to bounce off them and therefore creating the illusion of a lighter complexion.

This swatch shows the un blended product on the left & the blended on the right.

The concealer is just £2, and is a must have for SS13.

What I really love about MUA is the fact that you can fill up your make up bag with the latest in cosmetic trends and it wont cost the earth.

Shop the 50% sale to help celebrate the MUA 3rd Birthday right now at the MUA Online Store
or pop into Superdrug, the only place to buy MUA.

Here is to dewy skin days!

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