Elf HD Blush in Diva..........

Something that took my fancy when Elf last had their 40% sale was there new HD blush.
A highly pigmented liquid blush in a pump dispenser. 

Diva

I choose the shade Diva, a bright pink shade almost a magenta. 

The blushes are designed to give a soft focus finish whilst illuminating the cheek bones and sculpting your features.

The first thing that struck me is that this isn't just super pigmented, its super, super plus pigmented!!

A full pump is about 5 times the amount that you need for bot cheeks. 

I found that the tiniest squeeze of the pump is more than enough, I use about a match stick head amount for both cheeks. I apply it with a stippling brush, making sure to remove the majority of the color on my hand first as the first time I used this I had a look more suited to aunt Sally from Wurtzl Gummage or a clown!!

I like this blush for those days on which I want a natural fresh air look, like I have just been for a walk along the sea front, lol. 

As long as you blend this blush out and use a gentle and subtle hand, it is beautiful. Its very long lasting on the skin and gives a lovely satin finish. It doesn't sit in pores like some cream blushes and looks very fresh on the skin.

At £3.75 I feel this is a fab product, Its so pigmented that I cant imagine it ever running out. 

In total there are 5 shades in the range, and I for one will be trying others in the future.

You can buy Elf online at Eyes, Lips, Face.

Will you be trying Elf HD Blush?

Mwah

Beyonce Countdown Video Inspired makeup.................

Its been a little while since I did a make up look or FOTD ( blame the bad light in the mornings!!!)

So I decided to change all that today with a celeb inspired makeup look.

I have decided to go for Beyonce in her latest Video Countdown as I caught it this morning on MTV and loved it.

The Video is almost quite 80's but has lots of winged black liner with minimal shadow and natural lips.

I googled for some photos and this is my favourite and my inspiration...

As you can see in this picture, there is a lovely inner eye highlight and a beautiful winged liner. Beyonce also has a quite strong brow. All this is paired with a natural lip and soft rosy cheek.

Here is my attempt, I dont have a fringe, but I tried to kind of create one for you, lol.

I'm quite pleased with how this turned out, looking back I think I should of winged the liner out more, oh well, too late now, lol.

Here are the products I used..

FACE

Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum

ELF HD Powder

Essence Bronzer

Collection 2000 Shimmershades

MAC MSF SemiPrecious Pearl

EYES

HD Brow Palette

Brow Gel

Garnier Eye RollOn

Elf Shadow Primer

Sleek Motlen Metal ( Gold Leaf)

Bourjois Little Round Pot shadow in 63

Bourjois Intense Little Round Pot No1

BarryM Waterproof pencil

Estee Lauder Double Wear Gel Liner

Lancome Hypnose Drama Mascara

LIPS

Revlon Just Bitten in Passion

Soap&Glory Extreme Plump

Yes, I really should of extended the winged liner out further, dont you think.

I really like the effect the Molten metal gives to the tear ducts, so pretty. I will have to use this for my inner eye highlight more often.

What do you think of the stronger brows on me?? I kind of like but at the same time find it a little odd looking on me, lol.

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this, please let me know what you think....

Mwah



NYX HD Foundation Review.......

In my recent NYX HAUL I purchased the new HD Studio Photogenic Foundation.
I have been using it for several days now and so its time for the promised review.

I got the colour Warm Sand 07. For me this is a perfect colour. It gives my Olive skin enough warmth without having orange undertones.

The coverage is light to full depending on application. I have been wearing it as a medium cover, using a stippling brush to apply. It goes on super smooth and has a fab dewy finish.

Its worn very well for me throughout the day.

I'm very impressed with the results of this foundation and would defiantly recommend it. I love the way you can build up the coverage from sheer to full and how easily it glides on the skin.

You can see that it doesn't leave a powdery look to the skin, it looks very natural.

I'm so so pleased I bought this foundation, its gorgeous!! I had hesitated several times as I'm always a little skeptical with the promises made for HD products.

On a separate note, the HD range from NYX has so far been a real hit with me, the HD eyeshadow primer is also fantastic and works like a dream.

For the full review click HERE

So for £14.95 I think this foundation is great, its alot kinder to your purse than the Makeup Forever HD Foundation that's for sure. 

If your on the hunt for a new foundation, I would say give this a go :))

Happy Saturday!!!

Mwah

Maria xxxxx

  

NYX Eyeshadow Base review........

I did a post on my recent NYX haul (See here) and I promised to review some of the newer products that i hadnt tried before.

I have used the eye primers that I bought, the NYX eyeshadow base in White pearl and the NYX HD eyeshadow primer.

I have used them both a good few times now so its as good a time as any to post my feelings about them.

Ill start with the White Pearl.

This looks really lovely on its own, it has a lovely shimmer to it, and a slight white shimmer without being to over the top. It holds colour well, however I did find that my eyeshadow was creased by the end of the day. This could because of the heat at work, but I do find that with the HD (more on that in a minute) or my primer potion I don't get that.

The HD primer on the other hand doesn't crease at all, it leaves my eyeshadow looking as fresh at the end of the day as when I first put my shadow on in the morning.

Its a nude colour with no hint of shimmer or sparkle.

I am really impressed with the HD primer and would say it is comparable to the Urban Decay Primer Potion. It really is a fab find!!!

Here are some swatches

L To R
White Pearl, HD Primer


So over all I would say that the HD is the better buy, it works like a dream.
The white pearl is really pretty on its own but does have a tendency to crease.


I will re purchase the Hd I'm sure, the White pearl I will use as a sheer colour from time to time, but I cant see it becoming a favourite.

NYX Cosmetics are available from

www.nyxcosmetics.co.uk


Have you tried either of these primers?? What do you think??


Mwah

Maria xxxxxx

NYX Cosmetics, a Haul..........

Knock knock, postman here.....

Whoop whoop, that means one thing...My NYX order is here :))))))

Yayyyy!!! Living in England i cant pop down to my local drugstore to pick up some NYX, i have to get it online.

This has good and bad points, good being the excitement when it arrives, the bad being i have chosen some colours that i may not of purchased had i swatched them first, the upside of this tho is that NYX doesn't break the bank. It is very competitively priced and offers great quality products.



So here is what i got in my NYX haul today :)

First up the lipstick Round and one Diamond sparkle.

In the shades LSS630 Pumpkin Pie and DS10 Sparkling Flamingo

So pretty :))

Next up.......

HD Studio Photogenic Foundation

Shade Warm sand HDF 07

I have wanted to try a HD foundation for a while now, so i thought this is a good place to start.

A couple of eyeshadow bases.

NYX eyeshadow base in White pearl and the NYX HD eyeshadow primer.

A body glitter gel in Crystal Cave

2 glitter on the go in Glam Gold and Las Vegas

2 Glitter Cream Palette in Bronze Goddess and One night in Luxy

Jumbo pencils in Pots & Pan's and Yogurt

And lastly i thought i would try some of their lashes....

I got the ones called Nirvana, they look lovely :))

I cant wait to try out all my goodies, ill post reviews as i do....

I'm really excited to try out the HD Foundation.

I didn't get any more eyeshadow from Nyx, i already have a few and find them to be very creamy and long lasting. It will be fun to see how they look and lst over the HD eye base!!

Have a fab day,

Maria xxxxx