Real Techniques, A haul......

I decided that the time had come for me to get some new brushes. I have my pro set that I use when doing clients but my personal brushes, some had lets say seen better days.

A range that has been very well received and I have heard numerous good things about is Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman from Pixiwoos.

The brushes have recently become available in Boots, I had some advantage card points that I had been saving for a rainy day and so I took the plunge....

I ordered (From L To R)

The Core Collection £21.99

Blush Brush £9.99

Starter Set £21.99

I don't know about you but I think this is a great price point. 

The Core Collection has the following, Pointed Foundation Brush, Contour Brush, Buffing Brush and Detailer Brush. They come in a small light weight carry case that can also double as a stand.

The Starter Set is aimed at eyes and has, Base Shadow Brush, Deluxe Crease Brush, Accent Brush. Pixel Point Eyeliner Brush and a Brow Brush.

I haven't used these yet ( need to wash them!!) but my first thoughts are that they are going to be fab. They are so soft its ridiculous. 

I cant wait to give them a go.

If you ;like the look of these brushes they can be bought from Boots both in store and On line.

If I love them as much as I think I'm going to, I think these be be making there way into my Client kit.

Have you tried these brushes yet??

Mwah

Tiffany D inspired Makeup Look.........

As you all know, I'm a little bit of a makeup addict. I make no bones about it, I love all things beauty, always have and always will. I feed part of my addiction with the YouTube beauty Gurus. I have several favourites, 

 TiffanyD being one of them.

Tiffany's most recent tutorial was done using a product that i recently reviewed (Click here to see review).

I'm talking about the Too Faced Glamour Dust. These are lil pots of loose pigment shadow blended with glitter. They are super pretty and I ADORE THEM!!!

Tiffany used different colours to me (Glampire) but this is the look I made from the inspiration.

 

What I used for the face....

BB cream ( as face primer)

Mac Studio Finish Foundation NW40

Mac Lustre Drops (mixed through as highlight) applied with ELF Stippling Brush

Garnier Eye Roll on in med ( under eye concealer)

Mac MSF Natural in med deep to set

Chanel Bronzer to contour

ELF Studio Blush in Candied Coral

ELF Blush in Glow ( As highlight)

For my eyes I used.....

Rimmel Brow pencil in Deep Brown

Shavata Clear Brow Gel

Mac Paint Poi In Vintage Selection ( As Eye shadow base up to just above socket line)

Too Faced Glamour Dust in Nude Beam (Mobile lid, pressed on with a flat brush)

Mac Satin Taupe Shadow ( Lower lash line and crease)

Mac Twinks Shadow ( Outer V for warmth and extra depth)

Mac Gleam Shadow ( Brow highlight)

Mac Paintpot in Blackout (For something a lil softer I used this as my liner for the Top lash line)

Bobbi Brown Gel liner in Caviar Ink ( Water Line)

Collection 2000 Volume sensation Mascara in black

ELF Dramatic Lash Kit ( Duo Adhesive used)

And this is the look I ended up with...

Its a shame you cant see how pretty and Glittery the shadow is in the photos...

Lips...

ELF Pencil In Natural Blush

Urban Decay Lipstick in Rush ( I had to depot this as i left it in a hot car :((( .)

I hope you like my little interpretation Of Tiffany's look...

Who are your fave YouTube Gurus???

Mwah

The BB cream Buzz...........

In the beauty world, over the past say 6 months there has been a new kid on the block in the guise of BB cream. I have heard so many of the Youtube beauty gurus talk about it that i have been dying to get my hands on some and give it a try!!!

Its notoriously hard to get hold of here in the UK so i spent alot of time and energy finding an Ebay shop based in Korea with 100% feedback. When i found one i was pleased with i took the plunge and bought one.

I didn't get the the skin79 BB cream in the pink canister as the reviews have always said it is a lil on the grey side, and having an olive skin tone i didn't want to get it only to find it left an ashy tone on my face.

I instead opted for the MISSHA Perfect Cover BB Cream in shade 23. I decided to pick this one as it has a slightly darker tone and a little less grey.

As you can see from the above swatch, it is more of a pink tone, i was really pleased with the colour choice as my skin with its olive tones can sometimes look a little sallow (mostly in the winter) so the pink tone warms up my skin nicely.

The official website says...

The M Perfect Cover BB Cream gives an even and natural-looking coverage with the soothing, moisturising properties of a cream. It is suitable for all skin types including acne-prone skin, and can be used as a makeup base or foundation.

Whitening + Anti-Wrinkle + UV Protection (SPF 42 PA+++)

I would have to agree with their claims that it gives a natural cover, for me tho i think i could wear this with just a little powder and would feel confident.

At the moment my skin is a little to dark to be able to just use this, so because of that i am using it as a foundation primer ( I ran out of my Mac PREP & PRIME) and loving the results.

Have you tried BB cream?? What do you think?

Does it live up to the hype?

I would have to say YES!!

Mwah,

Maria xxxxx