Clarins Opalescence Spring Collection/Vibrant Light Eye Quartet

If you are looking for an eyeshadow palette that'll provide you with an array of this seasons on trend shades (pastel, silver, orchid, grey) then look no further than Clarins Vibrant Light*, a quad of four beautiful shades, designed to compliment each other, and they can be taken from day to night with the wet/dry formulation, the darker shades and the precision tipped applicator are the perfect eye liner combo.

Clarins always make their products look luxurious, a well known brand that adorns the bathroom shelves and make up bags of women worldwide. 

The gold casing on this palette is no exception, housing the shadows and the applicators inside it's perfect for on the go beauty, especially with it's in lid mirror.
The velvet pouch adds to the real luxury feel of the product, as does the name 'Eye Quartet'

Personally I dont think the shadows have much colour pay off when used dry, however the effect when applied wet is beautiful, it really allows the pigements in the shadows to come through.
Check out the swatches.....


Left is the baby pink shade, it looks almost matte in the palette but it has mild pigmentation and a slight shimmer, it would work well as a highlighter around the eye and under the brow.

2nd shadow from the left is my fave a little disco ball of silver glitter which looks really sparkly and gets even sparklier when wet, would make a fab lash line liner for added wow, perfect for special occasions. 

3rd along is the deep purple orchid shade, you can use this one to smoke out, and also as a darker but not black eye liner around the lash lines, really great effect from this one, and perfect for spring. 

Right shade is the gunmetal grey, you could also use this to line, however if your planning on doing a smokey eye then this would go well in the crease.

Shop now on the Clarins Website this quartet of gorgeousness can be yours for £31.00. 

This palette is limited edition so be sure to grab it quickly, lauched this month as part of the Clarins Opalescence Collection, check out the entire range right here

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*PR Sample

Fade Out Eye Cream/Bye Bye Dark Circles!

Dark circles are something I've unfortunately inherited from my Mum, I sleep well, I drink lots of water and I have a healthy diet, I have tried absolutely everything to combat my dark circles, and to be honest I've lost all hope of ever getting rid permanently, if you suffer with dark circles then you'll know what I mean when I say they really are depressing! 

There are lots of great products on the market to help conceal and lighten the skin around the eye area, but I've been on the search for an eye cream to treat the skin, to deal with the actual root of my problem. 

I wanted my eyes to look brighter and healthier without the need for illuminating or trying to conceal them.

I have featured Fade Out on my blog before I had a friend trial some face creams for me and she had really good results, so when I was perusing the isles of skincare in Boots a few weeks ago I saw the Fade Out eye cream, and for under £9 I thought it was well worth a shot.

It promises to deliver results in 4 weeks, and I have to say at just over 3 weeks into my trial I actually feel a bit better about my dark circles.
Fade Out claims this cream can combat dark shadows, target fine lines and wrinkles, minimises puffiness, brighter skin.
The cream is skin toned in colour, it has a hint of shimmer through it, although it does not look shimmery on the skin at all, it does lighten and brighten and smoothes the area ready for make up to go on top.  

I hope you'll agree you can see a difference, I personally feel a lot more confident about my eyes and make up seems to make them look flawless now. 

I love dusting a light sweep of the Bourjois Java Rice Powder over the cream once it's dried, the two combined are a good combo! 

The tube contains 15ml of product & using such small amounts means it'll last for ages, it's good value for money and the tiny nozzle applicator makes it easier to apply to the eye area, i dot mine on and pat in with a soft brush.

If you are on the hunt for an eye cream to lift your dark circles them I would recommend you try this, you might just be surprised. 

You can find Fade Out products in Boots stores nationwide. 

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Frontcover Cosmetics 'Looks De Luxe' Review & Giveaway!

If you've never heard of Frontcover they are a real luxury make up brand, affordable and allow you to really experiment with your look, be bolder, braver yet still look classy and elegant, Frontcover cosmetics are the perfect blend of make up and fashion, bang on trend. The shadows are highly pigmented, the brushes are great quality, and the looks that you can create using the step by step instructions make it so easy for even the most make up shy girl out there.

I adore Frontcover Cosmetics, I have worked with them several times over the past 2 years and the kit's they produce just seem to get better and better.

Looks De Luxe (£21.50)is no exception, and is your 'Party Make Up In A Box' seriously this is all you'll need for perfect party peepers this season!



As always the looks you see on the box can all be created by following the step by step instructions, and it's so much fun creating the looks, even if your a novice at make up application you will be able to use these kits.


I know so may of you follow me on Insta, and I've had a lot of questions and emails asking about my glittery eyes last night, well this is the kit I used to create the look, and it's all in the box, even the brush!
The 'Shadowbase' that Frontcover have formulated is a fantastic primer, making the pigment shadow's really 'pop' on your lids, as well as grabbing hold of the holographic glitter. Here's how I created my disco ball christmassy eyes....






I simply dotted the Shadowbase across my lid, up to the crease only, and then pressed the 'Darkly' black pigment all over my lid, and topped with some of the gorgeous holographic glitter all over.I finished the look with a fresh base and a bright red lippie, not to mention lashings of mascara.


These pictures are a little blurry on purpose to try and show you the different colours in the glitter!


I will be blogging the sprakly animal print eye very soon, keep an eye out for a second post real soon.

The lovelies at Frontcover are giving one of my lucky readers the chance to win the Looks De Luxe Kit, If you'd like to be in with a chance below it really is simple, all you have to do is comment below & select your entry in the Rafflecopter box, go on you know you want to!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

In the meantime if you can't wait and you need to shop head over to the Frontcover Store right now to see what other gorgeous kits they have on offer, I warn you though buying with the intention of giving one away may not be as easy as you think, plus they look fab lined up on your dressing table ;) 

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Please note this giveaway is open to UK only, really sorry! Competition ends Friday the 20th Of December and will be posted out as soon as possible to the winner. Please ensure your contactable by Facebook, Email, Twitter etc as I will need to contact the winner. 

Any questions please ask. Prize is one full size kit worth £21.50. 

Eye Of Horus Mascara

Eye Of Horus has just landed in the UK, an Australian make up brand that's set to rival some of our premium beauty brands.

I really like what this brand are about, they never test on animals, or use any animal hair in their brushes, all the products are paraben free, and contain as many natural ingredients that they can pack in. 

The range of products are all made based on an ancient Egyptian formula, and ingredients , including the ever popular moringa oil, claimed by the gods for its natural beneficial beautifying properties. 

I've been reviewing the Eye Of Horus Mascara this week* and I have to say I really like it, I am always wary of straying away from my trusted brands. 

I will let you judge the results for yourself.....

Top picture shows my lashes natural, and lower picture shows them with 2 coats of EOH Mascara applied. 

Side view, really nice lifting effect to my very straight lashes! 

The mascara is safe for use on even the most sensitive eyes and is rich in natural oils and waxes, it wont sting, clump, or run. The brush is like a little lash comb and is really easy and nice to hold while applying the product.
It comes beautifully packaged in a gift nag, complete with gold wrapping paper inside, the gold logo and ribbon give it a really luxurious feel, great for a gift too.

The only niggle is that for me it's just not quite volumising enough, but I will be using this for my every day mascara its really nice and long lasting, as well as being clump free.

You can get your very own mascara right here at the Eye Of Horus Cosmetics online shop, for just £17.99, check out the other products they have too, some fab bits.

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Avon Mega Effects Mascara

If like me, a gal on the quest for long lashes, you always get excited at the promise of a lengthening, volumising mascara then you'll also be curious to see this revolutionary new panoramic brush from Avon. 

This really is something new, I've never seen anything like it before. You'll either look at the brush and think its scary or like me you'll be so keen to try it out. For me I really like it, I love how close you can get to the lash line, giving a real eyeliner effect without using eyeliner, it's fab! 

My mascara is is the shade 'darkest black' its also on sale in brown too. It's sweat and flake proof, and doesn't smudge, so it's great for office to evening, and your lashes really do hold up all day. The brush takes a little getting used to but once you have it'll feel weird going back to the traditional wand. 

The mascara is contained in a little pot that the brush sits into, It's a really neat design, and is really small considering! 

Lovely and dark I think the mascara is really good at defining and separating my lashes, if you have naturally curly lashes your on to a winner with this stuff! The 'wonderbrush' really grabs each lash with precision, leaving nothing undefined. Here you can see my before and after with my lashes closed, and the eyes open with the mascara applied to both eyes. 

The brush handle adjusts into 4 different positions making it really easy to comb through the lashes. 

The brush head is a real dupe of the old chanel mascara, you know the one, the brushes and the balls on the end of each spike, meaning maximum product load to your lashes, with a great combing effect to prevent clumps. 

My only criticism is that I think the brush handle could be longer, just because I think those people with larger hands and longer fingers may struggle to use this. 

Mega Effects will retail at £10, which I think is maybe a little expensive, 

but this is different and I'm sure your just dying to test it out! 

Get your hands on Mega Effects Now!

What do you think of this new design? Will you be buying it? 

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2True Pro WOW Mascara

I have been reviewing a lot of mascara lately.

This one from 2True* costs just £3 and is really good value for money. 

It’s waterproof although it doesn't state this on the tube, I love the pink packaging too.

The brush makes application really easy, although I don’t find it gives much volume it holds all day and isn't clumpy or flaky.

My lashes never curl very well but that’s because they are naturally straight, very annoying!

The mascara actually holds up pretty well, here are my peepers after a day in the office, and a 90 minute gym session….. 

I would say this mascara is great for girlies on a beauty budget and as an inexpensive day to day mascara. 

Grab your own & check out the rest of the range right now at the 2True Online Shop, Like the Facebook Page or Tweet them @2trueCosmetics

Have you ever used 2True Cosmetics? 

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Maybelline Volum Express the Mega Plush Mascara

The latest release mascara from Maybelline, their first gel mousse mascara, it's packaging is my fave colour! 

As for mega plush lashes...I am not convinced on that one, it really doesn't flake and doesn't leave lashes brittle after application but I didn't feel it gave my lashes much volume. 

It is good at leaving lashes clump free and does hold up against panda eyes, but for me it just doesn't make my lashes very full. 

It's a good everyday mascara but got a night out I'd go for something a bit more false lashy! 

Currently on offer in Boots for just £5.99 it's def worth a try. 

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Benefit Fake Up Concealer

I found this at the duty free Benefit stand whilst on my way to Tenerife so I have had a good few weeks use out of it, which puts me in a great position to review it for you.

 Fake Up is the newest concealer on offer from Benefit, I have been using Boiiing for the past year and find it good, but it does settle in the creases.

Fake Up has a unique design..... its the size of a lippie so it fits perfectly in your handbag or pocket and its so girly and pretty, I adore it!

 The hydrating ring around the outside is packed with apple seed extract and vitamin e, then the inner core is your concealer which hides dark circles, diffuses light and smoothes skin.

Personally I find applying this before foundation gives a more flawless look, but that is personal preference.

Fake Up is available in 3 shades 01 Fair, 02 Medium & 03 Deep, I use the medium shade and I think to be honest unless your really fair/porcelain skinned you will more than likely need the medium shade too.

Top pic shows my eyes with no concealer & the lower shows my eyes with Fake Up on.

I picked my Fake Up in duty free for £14, but you can get yours online at the Benefit website, or from Benefit counters nationwide for £18.50, it's a fab concealer and one I will keep going back to. 

Sadly there is no miracle cure for our flaws, but this will sure as hell help to cover them up! 

Here's to happy skin days. 

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