Friday 27 November 2015

Milani Liquid-Like Eye Liner Pencil Review and Photos

Over the past few years I've heard so many good things about the brand Milani, so when I was in the US recently I made it my mission to seek out some of Milani's bestsellers. First up is the Liquid Eye Liquid-Like Eye Liner Pencil, so here's my thoughts.

Have you tried any of these eye pencils, which colours are your favourites and what would you recommend I pick up next?
Price
This retails for $7.99 for 1.2g of product, which is around £5. I think this is average for a decent drugstore pencil liner, it also comes in five amazing colours to choose from too.
Packaging
This liner comes packaged with clearly to read information about the pencil and what it does. Each pencil is also coloured at the end to identify which colour is which.
Application
I picked up the pencil in black as it's a great universal, staple to colour to have in your make-up bag. Upon application this glided on so smoothly, just like butter, although it was a little slippery and difficult to apply a thin line to the lash line. This pencil is super pigmented and works brilliantly in the upper and lower waterline.
Longevity
For a drugstore pencil this had exceptional staying power, initially I applied two layers of the liner to the waterline and one layer, smudged out to the lash line and both where bulletproof from early in the morning to late at night, amazing!
Overall Thoughts
This is the best drugstore black liner pencil I have ever tried by far. It is super pigmented, glides on like a dream and is bulletproof for hours, just be careful to apply sparingly to the lash line, as a little goes a long way. I certainly think this is a steal and a must have for any make-up bag, it's just a shame they don't sell this brand here in the UK! So if you live in the US and your on the hunt for an affordable, super pigmented black liner pencil, then this is defiantly worth a try.

I award the Milani Liquid-Like Eye Liner Pencil 4.9 out of 5
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Thursday 26 November 2015

L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand & Foot Duo - My Holy Grails

It goes without saying hand and foot lotions are one of my holy grails and although I moisturise my hands throughout the day, the evening before I go to bed is when I tend to focus on moisturising properly, so that it can sink in well overnight. For me L'Occitane do the best hand and foot creams, especially for dry skin and this duo is perfect for the Winter time as it always keeps my hands and feet in tip top condition throughout the cold, heating filled winter times. What's your perfect hand and foot duo for the winter months?
L'Occitane Dry Skin Hand Cream
This hand cream smells divine and contains almond extract, honey and 20% shea butter, which makes it a perfect choice for night time because of it's thick, buttery consistency.
L'Occitane Dry Skin Foot Cream
If your feet like mine, have been left feeling dry and tired from all that Summer sandal wearing, then this Foot Cream could be just the ticket. It contains 15% shea butter, as well as a touch of soothing lavender and this certainly does the trick at pampering my feet daily.
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Wednesday 25 November 2015

Product Empties & Products I Regret Buying No9

It's that time again, where I share with you a whole new round of product empties. Just lately I've been on a mission to finish up products that are half empty or I'm just not feeling anymore, so here's the lowdown on some loves and some regrets!
1. Aveeno Skin Relief  Shea Butter Moisturising Lotion
2. Imperial Leather Comforting Marshmallow Shower Gel
9. Muji Thin Cotton Buds
14. Benefit Hervana Blusher
15. Bobbi Brown Long-wear Cream Shadow in Sandy Gold
 
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Tuesday 24 November 2015

Autumn/Winter Nail Colour Trends 2015

Every season, I like to focus on new nail polish trends that have been catching my eye. If you've been following me for a while, you'll know I am a complete nail junkie and just love colour on the nails. Today I wanted to share with you My Top 10 Polish Picks for Autumn/Winter 2015. What's your favourite colour from my top 10 picks?
1. O.P.I - Worth a Pretty Penne
2. O.P.I - Tiramisu for Two
3. Essie - Jag-U-Are
4. Essie - Bahama -Mama
5. Essie - Angora Cardi
6. O.P.I - Do You Have This Color in Stock-Holm?
    Morgan Taylor - Regal as a Royal (Worn on Top)
7. O.P.I - This Color's Making Waves
8. Barry M - Make Me Teal
9. Barry - Cardamon
    Essie - Matte About You (Worn as Top Coat)
10. Essie - Cocktail Bling
    Essie - For the Twill of It (Worn on Top)
COPPER AND ROSE GOLD - Think rusty bronze shades and pretty rose gold shimmers.
O.P.I Worth a Pretty Penne

NUDES & LATTE - Match your nails with your favourite hot drinks this season!
O.P.I Tiramisu for Two

THE CLASSIC REDS - Add a twist on the traditional classic pillar box red, with a fiery red duo chrome.
Essie Jag-U-Are

AUTUMNAL BERRIES AND MUTED BURGUNDY'S - Burgundy and Berry shades continue to be a classic option for the Autumn/Winter time.
Essie Bahama Mama
Essie Angora Cardi

JEWEL TONED BLUES AND GREENS - Think striking shots of blue and green in crèmes and duo chromes, that add a pop of colour to any black outfit.
O.P.I Do You Have This Color in Stock-Holm and Morgan Taylor Regal as a Royal on top.
O.P.I This Color's Making Waves
Barry M - Make Me Teal

MATTE KHAKI'S AND DUOCHROME GREYS - Rock your matte top coat with a khaki shade or layer your grey tones to create a more wearable duo chrome party nail.
Barry M Cardamom with Essie Matte About You on top.
Essie Cocktail Bling with For the Twill of IT over the top.
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Saturday 21 November 2015

The Smokey Eye Party Look No1

 
It's nearly that time of the year, where we can let our hair down and get our party shoes on! December is my favourite month as not only is it festive, it's the month where it's acceptable to wear a bit of glitter, go all out with a smokey eye or rock a festive red lip.

I wanted to share with you a few of my favourite easy go to looks for the party season, so here's Look No1. What's your favourite make-up item to use over the festive period?
Products used:
1. Urban Decay Primer Potion
2. Benefit Porefessional
3. NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Black Bean blended out all over the lid and crease.
4. Bare Minerals Eye Color in Rock Star packed on all over the lid.
5. Laura Gellar Mystic Sea Eye Rimz foiled with fix plus and patted over the Bare Minerals Shadow.
6. MAC Dazzlelight in the inner corners of the eyes.
7. Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Sand Beige
8. Urban Decay Naked Concealer in Light Warm
9. Rimmel Stay Matte Powder
10. Bourjois Chocolate Bronzing Powder
11. Benefit Hervana Blusher
12. Becca Jaclyn Hill Champagne Pop to highlight
13. Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade in Soft Brown
14. Soap and Glory Archery in Hot Chocolate
15. MAC Wedge Shadow for Brows
16. MAC Clear Brow Gel
17. Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Black Velvet in the upper and lower waterline.
18. Benefit They're Real Mascara in Black.
19. MAC Lip Pencil in Naked Liner
20. MAC Lipstick in Hue

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