My Makeup Obsession: Sleek Makeup

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Monday, 15 September 2014

My Current Favourite Lip Combo!

Hey there Lovelies!

With my no buy still in full swing I've been rummaging through my collection more and more to find those unloved gems that have sadly been forgotten about. MAC's Up The Amp was one of the lipsticks i was most excited to try after my USA trip but i found it a little too harsh and dark on my fair complexion. It wasn't until i started shopping my stash that something clicked and I had that light bulb moment and realised... I could lighten it with my Sleek Pout Paint! Pout Paints are Sleeks version of the much loved OCC Lip Tars and in my opinion are a much nicer formula to work with, i just wish they'd release more shades! Cloud 9 is simply a white mixer shade from the range and works perfectly with every lipstick I've tried it with so far!

Since this discovery I've been mixing my lipsticks like crazy trying to find more unique shades and make some of my more "unwearable" lipsticks a bit more flattering on me. Its a simple concept and I'm a little embarrassed I hadn't thought about doing this before! It is also a great way to try the popular ombre lip trend that's been around lately, although i haven't quite mastered that one myself. This has really brought back my love for lipstick and for once I'm actually making the most of my excessive lipstick collection and really loving doing so!

Pout Paint in Cloud 9 (£4.99, SleekMakeup)

Up The Amp (£15.50, MAC)

I'm head over heals for this combo and have been wearing it at every possible chance i can get! My love for lipstick is well and truly back!

What is your favourite lipstick or combo?

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Friday, 16 May 2014

Sleek Blush By 3 - CALIFORN.I.A Review

Ello Lovelies!

I've been on a real Sleek blush kick over the last month or so and the Pink Lemonade Trio has yet to leave my daily makeup stash since my initial review, its a goodun! So i thought it was about time i reviewed the other Blush By 3 release, CALIFORN.I.A!

Unlike Pink Lemonade which featured two powder and one cream blush, this beautiful coral option includes all cream formula blushes, perfect for the upcoming (i hope) warmer weather here in the UK. Now i have to admit, I'm a little on the lazy side when it comes to cream products but after pulling myself out of that bad habit I've been really enjoying these little beauties.

Newport Peach, The Surf, OC.

First and foremost, one of my favourite things about this palette is that it really does have a coral tone to suit everyone! Newport Peach is a gorgeous more pink toned coral, this is my favourite of the bunch and I've been really enjoying layering it under Sleek's Rose Gold blush (y'know that pretty lovely Nars dupe!) but is equally as stunning worn on its own. The Surf is a lighter, more peach toned coral that I've been reaching on my "no makeup" days just to add that hint of colour to the cheeks. And last but definitely not least... OC, a beautiful red toned coral. On my fair skin tone it adds that slightly sun burned effect to the cheeks and is one I'll be getting a lot more use out of when the weather warms up.

Newport Peach, The Surf, OC.

On their own these wear for a good six hours without fading on my dry skin and even longer when layered with a powder blush. Pink Lemonade has taken a little back seat to these cream beauties over the last few weeks and i think I may be becoming cream convert! I'll be hooking my other cream products back out of my collection ASAP! I adore Sleek's packaging and may even consider taking this little palette on my upcoming Florida trip as they are just so handy to throw in my travel bag, not to mention the great sized mirror inside!

Overall if you've glanced over these in Superdrug i really recommend giving these a swatch, they might just be the perfect summer addition to your makeup bag! They have great pigmentation, blend beautifully and more importantly (to me at least) are budget friendly!

Sleek Blush By 3 Palettes are priced at £9.99 and can be found on the Sleek Website here.

What is your favourite Sleek blush shade?

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Tuesday, 8 April 2014

Sleek Blush By 3 - Pink Lemonade - Review

Hii Lovelies!

I'm a little late on the bandwagon with this one... Long story short: I'd been waiting on some free Superdrug vouchers (through the Sun+ sign up offers) and they took quite some time to arrive. Oh and nearly every time i saw these in stock in store someone had shoved their grubby fingers in every bloody one! Mini rant over... Onto the review!

I picked up both recent Blush By 3 releases; Pink Lemonade a gorgeous pink trio and a coral cream trio called CallifornIA, which I'll review later this week. This little beauty, as the name suggests, holds three blushes. Two are powder and the middle is a cream perfect for layering or wearing on its own for a more subtle look. I'm not normally a fan of powder and cream in the same palette because of fall out, but I'm pleased to announce I've had absolutely no problems with this particular one.

Icing Sugar - Macaroon - Pink Sprint

Icing Sugar has definitely been my most reached for shade. Its the perfect subtle flush of pink on my fair skin tone, but could easily be built up for a more dramatic look. I've found it layers quite beautifully over Macaroon too for a little more oomph! Pink Sprint is a much warmer pink compared to the other two shades but is an equally gorgeous shade. I think I'll get a little more use out of this when the weather (eventually) gets warmer here. Texture wise these apply and blend well and i find them just pigmented enough that i don't fear of overdoing it and looking like Aunt Sally...

Overall Pink Lemonade gets a huge thumbs up from me and priced at £9.99 it doesn't break the bank either at £3.33 per blush... bargain! If pinks are your thing then you need to give this gem of a blush palette a quick look next time you're in Superdrug!

What is your favourite Sleek blush shade?

You can find these on the Sleek Makeup website or in Superdrug stores in the UK.

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Thursday, 6 February 2014

Blog Sale!

Hey Lovelies!

With my low buy in full swing this year i thought I'd do a small blog sale to clear out any of my unloved items. This way someone else might be able to show them a little more love than i have. Many have just been swatched with the rest being used just a handful of times and I'll detail the usage on each item.

Sadly i am doing this UK only due to postage fees and postage will be £3 for the first item and 50p each additional makeup item and £1 for the nail polish. Royal Mail state i can only send 4 polishes at a time so if you are interested in the duos i will have to post anything above 4 separately with additional postage. I will happily do discounts on postage for multiple items. All payments must be made as a gift through Paypal to katiexlou@live.com and all items will be posted within 3 working days. No returns.

If you see something you like or have any questions just leave me a comment below and I'll get back to you asap. Happy shopping!