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Sunday, 14 July 2013

Irresistible Handmade Pigments From Innocent+Twisted Alchemy*

Hello darlings and happy Sunday to you all! I've got a new review for you today, as it really seems July has been a busy time for them! But I love sharing my thoughts and opinions with you and learn more about unique companies and their products.

I came across Innocent+Twisted Alchemy, a store that was on StoreEnvy which you may be aware of. I was looking through the make-up category completely in my element and then I saw these gorgeous glittery pigments... Linda Wan is the creator with so much talent. She makes both the Eye-shadows and the art/packaging for them too. So allowing me to review a few of her eye-shadows with you today has been an honour!

All comments and opinions are 100% my own and I've not been paid say them.

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On receiving the package, Linda had ensured that the products were protected by wrapping them within bubble wrap. I was thrilled to see such an adorable hand sized bag which looked so Kawaii and was so me! Inside were two full sized products and two samples (clamshells) I was overwhelmed by the quantity and when you see the pigmentation you will see why! She had also placed in a gorgeous art print card of her shop's logo and included a surprise coupon code, such a generous lady.

The shades which I received were:- Endless Rain Lavish Lollipops (1.63g), I < 3 when angels cry (1.63g), Life is a game - Sweet Pandemonium (sample size) and Regenerate (sample size).

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-Lavish Lollipops Eyeshadow $6-

This is from the 'Endless Rain Collection' I firstly adore the names she chose for each one, it feels like it's their own little character. Impressed with such a beautiful shimmer, Lavish Lollipops is a hint of lavender and mauve pink , with duo-chrome gold and golden shimmers. The quality is perfection, the texture is ever so soft to the touch which won't be harsh on the eye area. Its simple to blend too for that desired effect. I would suggest this shade for a bridal make-up, special occasion or evening wear. Please also note that these eye shadows are not lip safe but are also not vegan!

When the light hits these will shimmer wonderfully, I can really see the gold and lavender shade stand out softly.

http://innocenttwisted.storenvy.com/products/362337-lavish-lollipops-5g

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-007 I ♥ when Angels cry $6-

This shade is perfect for a neutral pale highlight, a pink-ish tone with shimmers of gold. Within

daylight the golden specks are captured, this is when 'I ♥ when angels cry' makes a natural

or bronzed look, appear dewy and glowing. This would be wonderful to highlight the brow bone or

the inner corners of the eye to really make them pop!

A soft velvet to the touch texture that can blend easily on the skin.

Not lip safe but this eye-shadow is Vegan!

http://innocenttwisted.storenvy.com/products/174427-007-i-when-angels-cry-5g

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-Sweet Pandemonium Clamshell $3-

For samples these clamshells of product are perfectly packed! Sweet Pandemonium is a purple with a gold shift and red shimmer, unfortunately the lighting couldn't give this much justice but you will see the purple hue on the swatches. I would suggest this shade for an evening look, ideal for smoky eyes. The shade can be built up in layers if necessary and softly blended out with a blending brush.

http://innocenttwisted.storenvy.com/products/750575-sweet-pandemonium

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-Lovely Tomie - Regenerated Clamshell $3-

Regenerated is part of the "Lovely TOMIE" Collection. This set is inspired by the amazing horror manga "TOMIE" by Junji Ito. This is one of my favourite shades, it's a beautiful light copper which includes hues of purple and gold shimmer. This eye-shadow is only limited edition though! So do get it while you can! Ideal for both day and evening looks, especially for bridal as this would look amazing on photographs outdoors.

http://innocenttwisted.storenvy.com/products/585936-regenerate-sample

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A big thank you to Linda for her generosity; which eyeshadow stands out the most to you? Let me know in the comments!

Find Innocent+Twisted Alchemy store here - http://innocenttwisted.storenvy.com/

Also get 15% off with this code - UniqueLoveStyle

Wednesday, 10 July 2013

Professional Palettes and Make-up Essentials with BeautyEasier.com*

BeautyEasier is a company which has been providing beauty products since 2008 and are constantly updating and bringing new knowledge for their customers experience.

All the products they carry are produced cruelty free and no animals are harmed. Even though some companies still test on animals, they do believe that it is unnecessary, unethical and is scientifically unreliable. As they want to be sure that their products are safe on humans, their products are rigorously assessed and tested by human volunteers.

BeautyEasier.com kindly sent me some of their products to review for my readers, all comments and opinions are 100% my own and I've not been paid to do so.

Products I will be reviewing - 28 colour shimmer make-up palette (smoky-eyes), 10 colour blush palette, Manly 64 colour eye-shadow palette and SixPlus Flat Top Synthetic Foundation brush

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The 28 Colour Shimmer Make-up Palette for Smoky-Eyes

I was extremely excited on this palette's arrival, Mainly because I'm passionate on creating the famous smoky-eye look. My first thoughts were how reasonable the pan sizes were, for using this in a professional manner there is a well made layout of eye-shadows that vary in shades.

The palette was easy to open with a clear cover slip on top of the eye-shadows which helps protect but also keeps them hygienic when working on sets. The case itself is a firm sleek design which is easier to store and travel with; although there is no mirror inside this wasn't an issue for me personally and with the way I'd use the palette.

For 28 shades there is something for multiple looks that can be created, the way I'd use this palette for a smoky eyed look would be placing a darker shade on the outer corners, creating a slight winged v-like shape and blending it into the crease to then use a medium shade close to that colour for the middle of the eyelid blending it softly out. The shades provided can be both for an intensified or subtle look and are all a shimmer base finish. These shadows are highly pigmented and reasonably priced which includes Free shipping! A perfect palette for any make-up artists kit.

http://www.beautyeasier.com/28-color-shimmer-eyeshadow-makeup-palette-for-smoky-eyes-p-91.html

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10 Colour Blush Palette

Now this is a palette I've not had before, so to have the opportunity to review it I was over the moon! This is a 10 pan blush set which as you can see has an array of shades for every skin tone. From soft pastel pink to a pinch cheeked colour these matte blushes are perfect for both professional and day to day use. In single use the shades are an opaque full coverage, but with the texture being so soft they're much easy to blend to the desired consistency. Another thing which I loved about this palette was that you can use the darker shades for contouring! I'm very impressed with the quality of the product and is perfect for a make-up kit when you want to try both highlight and contoured looks.

http://www.beautyeasier.com/10-color-makeup-cosmetic-blush-powder-palette-p-126.html

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Manly 64 Eye Shadow Palette

Now this set is much smaller in size to the other palettes I would suggest it's easier for travelling with, with a total of 64 colours this is nicely layered within the palette. I was more surprised though of how small the single colour sizes were, at 1.6cm diameter it can be much easier to result any product fall out to mix with another; This would be my only fault with the product. As for the choice of colours, there really is every shade to create either a bright colourful look to a dark intense look the shadows also have a slight shimmer to them, some more than others, which should be noted but with a silky texture and wonderfully pigmented. The case itself is perfect for the products to slot into with a glossy finish its easier to keep clean!

http://www.beautyeasier.com/manly-professional-64-color-eye-shadow-makeup-palette-p-112.html

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SixPlus Flat Top Synthetic Foundation brush

Last but not least is the SixPlus range that produce professional make-up brushes, This one I was sent is their Flat top foundation brush. This has a strong aluminium handle and synthetic hair which is so soft to the touch, it's perfect for a flawless finish. I used this brush within my normal make-up routine, even though it stated that it works best with mineral foundation I was tempted to give it a whirl with my Benefit Oxygen Wow liquid foundation. Only using a small amount I worked it into my skin, using the brush in a circular motion as it blended thoroughly. I can not explain how soft this brush is! It was an airbrush finish over all and worked perfectly even on the driest patches on my face. I'm very interested to see how the rest of their brushes are but this is perfect if you have sensitive skin or using a much lighter liquid foundation or powder/mineral.

http://www.beautyeasier.com/sixplus-flat-top-synthetic-foundation-blue-brush-white-hair-p-65.html

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Monday, 22 October 2012

Gifts Galore at FindMeAGift.com!*

Have you ever struggled to find someone that perfect gift? You know their interests but still unsure what's available to suit them? Well, at FindMeAGift.co.uk they have a wide selection of gifts for everyone of every taste!

Their layout of categories makes it so much easier to view from gadgets to christening gifts or just gifts for him and her!

Their customer service was wonderful! Very helpful staff who approached me with a friendly manner and i'm very grateful to have the opportunity to review 2 of their beauty gift sets that are available to purchase from their website!

Here are my own thoughts and personal views on these products which I was kindly given to review, all comments and opinions are 100% genuine and my own and I have not been paid to do so.

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Firstly is the most stunning set perfect for that natural and nude look,

It's the MeMeMe Makeup gift set - Naturally Nude.

About this Product

8g blusher box measures approx 5.7 cm x 3.2 cm x 5.7 cm

12ml of Ambitious nail colour

Full sized cream lipstick colour in China Rose

The Willow Whisper and Coral Blossom Dew Pots measure approx 3.3 cm x 2.3 cm x 3.3 cm each

The cosmetics bag measures approx 23 cm x 14 cm x 8 cm

What's in the makeup bag?

1 x Blusher

1 x Satin Lip Cream

2 x Cream Eyeshadows

1 x Nail Varnish

Here are the products in more detail and my own thoughts of them

Blush Me! Shade- Coral

8g Product, best used within 18Months of purchase.

Product contains applicator brush and mirror within the lid.

I have heard before so many positive reviews on MeMeMe's Blushes and i can totally see why! The appearance reminds me very much of benefit blushes and their usual contents, but i have found the applicator brush feels just that more softer on the skin than benefit's!

The blush is compact with a powder base, that is highly pigmented and also can be built up to a matte effect. It is a beautiful peach/coral tone which has a soft texture to it whether you use the brush or just your finger tip to apply to the cheekbones. This shade is perfect for that flush effect and if your daring to try a coral shade this would be great to start off with as it has its slight pinkish tone to it also!

Blush Swatch

Now as a lot of you may already know i adore nail varnish! And what has been hot this season is the perfect nude shade; MeMeMe has included shade 78 in Ambitious within the naturally nude set.

12ml product, best used within 6 months of purchase

I adore this shade so much! Having pale nails with being pale skinned has always worried me on how it would appear so for this i have always tried to avoid un-flattering shades; But to then hear that a big colour trend for nails this season was nudes i had my heart set on finding the right one for me! This varnish is so delightful to wear, and has been perfect for my skin tone! Its a mixture of a dusky pink and beige tone which is very glossy and sophisticated looking, it makes the nails appear longer and manicured! As always i recommend a base coat before applying this product, although it is pale i will still recommend to be on the safe side; But i shall say a topcoat is completely optional as this varnish alone has a glossed shine.

Nail Varnish Swatch

Also included within the gift set were these two Dew pots! which are rich colour eye defining cream In Willow whisper and coral blossom.

Each pot is 3ml, best used within 6months of purchase.

These are beautiful shades that can be worn together or separately, the tones are both natural and subtle for an everyday look, even for bridal make-up! These eye-shadows are cream based, I found the more the product was applied the intense the pigment became. They also have a shimmer to them which can be picked up under lighting but its very natural and not overwhelming which I love about them! Due to the inside container being quite narrow i would suggest using an eye-shadow applicator brush when using this item, i found that this item was so easy to blend and the consistency was compact yet softly textured.

View of Coral Blossom on the Left and Willow Whisper on the Right.

Swatch of each colour.

Last but of course no means least from the naturally nude MeMeMe gift set is this adorable dusky pink satin lipcream lipstick in ChinaRose.

I have seen this shade many times in stores and it has become very popular amongst bloggers! This is a perfect muted pink tone to add that little colour to your lips; This shade is perfect for all skin tones! Would be a lovely lipstick to also wear on your wedding day for those perfect lips and can be touched up during the day. This lipstick has a sheen to it and is very creamy when applying so my tip is to blot the lips after application to help matte the overall effect. This shade is very pigmented and can be built up with applying although it is a cream base lip product i would still apply a lipbalm before hand for that soft not dried out as this can be the case during the autumn/winter periods.

Swatch of the product

If your interested in purchasing this gift for yourself or someone special you can find it here at -

http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/gifts/mememe-makeup-gift-set-naturally-nude.html

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For another wonderful beauty gift, here is the balm's shady lady giraffe palette Vol 3!

14.4g Product, 9 shades, Mirror inside also.

First impressions of this product was how quirky its appearance was! The packaging had an outer slip which helps the palette to remain compact, when the slip is removed the palette can be opened and closed easily with a magnetic closure. When opening the palette you can find a mirror within the top half that is completely secure, which makes it handy for when on the go touch ups! Each shade has its own girly name which i found very

creative when it came to the names they used such as, 'All the way Annie 'Come hither Heather' and 'safe bet Annette' I think this helps to make much more of a fun product to look at as well as use! Every shadow has shimmer, which the paler colours are perfect for highlighting and the darker can either be blended for a smoky effect or applied for intensity. Personally the shades appear perfect for a natural look especially within the autumn season with its moss green and plum shade included.

As you may also notice, not only does the palette show which shade is which by printing the name of each above the shade themselves but also if it is an eye-shadow or can also be used as an eye-liner which i think is a nice touch to give people more ideas on how to use the palette when trying different looks! These eyeshadows are compact powder based and very soft to the touch, lovely pigmentation and in all i think this would make such a nice gift for someone who loves their palettes and all things retro this christmas time!

This product currently has 10% off its usual price! Check it out over on -

http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/gifts/the-balm-shady-lady-giraffe-eyeshadow.html

FindMeAGift's Website -

http://www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/

Will you be checking out this wonderful gift finder website? Do let me know!

Thursday, 4 October 2012

Overwhelming Swap With LifeInABreakDown ❤

Hello Lovelies! This is a brand new style of blog post for me but I have been really excited to publish this! Some of you were aware of the International beauty swap that was hosted by the lovely LolaStarHearts and BBloggers Unite. When I heard about this opportunity of doing a beauty swap I jumped at the chance as this would be my first ever!

At first i had no idea what to expect, but the whole organisation was really professional and we could all choose where in the world we would want to swap products with the most..Due to this being my first time i wanted to start off just simply with someone who was in the UK so I could understand the concept, build the confidence and learn the postal rates! haha :)

Due to the organising I received an email from Lola detailing whom I have been partnered with for the swap and this was the kind hearted, Sarah. We swapped twitters and from there built a great friendship, talking about our interests and what type of products we would love to try even to our most worn colours! I think I was very lucky to have such a great swap partner who was consistent when it came to messaging and communicating as it made me feel more relaxed; Sarah knew it was also my birthday coming up during the swap so she organised her package to come before so that I could open it during my time away! I was so tempted to open it before but I behaved and waited lol!

The package arrived safely and was packed very well with no breakages! Opening the box revealed this gorgeous bag, I adore it! I knew already that Sarah read me so well as soon as I saw this and gosh there were so much more to come that I really didn't expect!

This cute bag is a 90% recycled product which makes it even more special! And the base material of the bag has been made from recycled plastic bottles! I'm very sure I will take this along with me for future picnics with my little niece!

She also put in a sweet card which also took me by surprise because the front was cute owls! Eeek so adorable how she put this in and the wonderful thought she put into the words. There were a packet of Haribo sweets that yes.. I did enjoy! Lol which explains why they are not featured within the pictures ^_^

The next thing that I saw was a sheer silver organza bag which contained wonderful samples to test! This included -

* Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint in Beige 02

* Nivea Visage Pure & Natural Regenerating Night Cream

* L'Occitane Exfoliating Gel

* L'Occitane Ultra Gentle Moisturizer

*Voya bright eyes, anti-aging eye creme

*Korres Wild Rose 24hr Moisturizer

As I go back through the cute bag the next item I pull out is a gorgeous scented Yankee candle which is in the scent - Fluffy Towels which such a fresh and relaxing scent! I'm starting to collect various Yankee Candles so this is perfect for my collection.

Then there was a small set perfect for on the go which was a Russian doll theme which i once had many years ago, this included a pocket mirror which is great for any handbag! Tweezers and mini nail files! Loved the quirkiness to this set!

Along with the Russian doll theme she had also sent me a Punky Pins perspex necklace which is beautiful and so me! I was so overwhelmed at his point which you can gather!

What else did LifeInABreakDown include?

*Montagne Jennesse Dry Skin Mask with 2 steps - Perfect as I have dry areas on my face and having a testing mask session to find new ones to try so can't wait to use this!

*Balmi Strawberry flavoured lipbalm

*Sleek Makeup skin revive tester kit Light/medium

*LipstickQueen Fifteen minutes of fame in 10 Minutes a gorgeous popping pink!

*17 LipLiner in Claret

*Rimmel Stir it up Eyeshadow 800 No Way! Beautiful ombre styled eyeshadow with a mix of silver, white and black.

*HelenE shimmer eye powder in 32

*17 Ultimate Volume lipgloss in the nude

*HelenE sparkle glitter pot a mix of gorgeous brown and gold!

*Sleek blush in RoseGold

*17 Wild curls waterproof Volume mascara

*HelenE Eyeliner in Bronze double ended with a smudge brush

*Studio makeup lipstick in Truly Red

*Burts bees Radiance Exfoliating body wash

*17 lasting fix nail polish in Midnight Sapphire

*HelenE glamour colour gloss in Coffee Cup shade 13

*O.P.I varnish in Wocka Wocka!

*Lime Crime Magic dust in Circus Girl

*HelenE fixing gel

*HelenE Intense eyeshadow with application in Bronze

*Yankee Candle Vanilla Cupcake flavoured lipbalm

*Technic Nail varnish in Carnival

So as you may see this was such a fantastic swap and I am really truly 100% grateful for everything Sarah, your a awesome friend and swap partner! I'm really going to send you more next time! Haha!

Please check out her lovely blog I'm sure she would really appreciate it!

http://www.lifeinabreakdown.com/

Question - How did everyone else's international blog swaps go? Link me to them below!

Irresistible Handmade Pigments From Innocent+Twisted Alchemy*

Professional Palettes and Make-up Essentials with BeautyEasier.com*

Gifts Galore at FindMeAGift.com!*

Overwhelming Swap With LifeInABreakDown ❤

Sunday, 14 July 2013

Irresistible Handmade Pigments From Innocent+Twisted Alchemy*

Wednesday, 10 July 2013

Professional Palettes and Make-up Essentials with BeautyEasier.com*

Monday, 22 October 2012

Gifts Galore at FindMeAGift.com!*

Thursday, 4 October 2012

Overwhelming Swap With LifeInABreakDown ❤

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