Sleek Blush By 3 - CALIFORN.I.A Review

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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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MUA Luxe Powder Brow Review

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Everyone knows i have quite the love affair with MUA and have found a lot of real hits within their product range over the past few years. The MUA Luxe Powder Brow products were released a good few months back alongside the other Luxe products (including my favourites, the Velvet Lips!) and I've been testing this out on and off ever since. I believe there are three shades in the range and i opted for the lightest shade in Fair. It contains a darker blonde, slightly warmer than i usually go for brow shade on one end, and an pinky ivory highlight on the other.

We'll start with the negative today i think. Both ends of the product are soft. Which finish-wise looks rather lovely on the brow but unfortunately both ends of mine with very little pressure, snapped off. With a bit of fiddling i managed to reattach them both but this makes them a bit of a pain to use. I'm hoping i just have a dud one as i do plan to repurchase another test out. The softness aside, we'll get to the good bits!

Being a lot softer it actually looks a lot more natural on the skin and is extremely easy to apply. The brow filler end is a little larger than what I'm used to but i actually quite enjoy it, its fab for those days you've only got a few minutes to pop your face on and want something quick and simple. Colour-wise like i mentioned before it is a smidge warmer than I'm used to but for a "drugstore" option its probably the best blonde colour I've tried. Actually, I've yet to find a cheap brow product aside from this i can actually use and not look like an idiot.

The highlight end is nice, it blends well and adds a subtle glow to below the brow and could probably be used to highlight other parts of the face in a real pinch. But its not something i reach for often as back in my teen years Benefit High Brow was my thing and i over applied it something chronic... (and didn't even fill my brows... the horror!) So i try to stay away from that look now.

Overall for £3 i think this is a pretty nifty product, that's if the next one i buy doesn't snap off! And if you're looking for a cheaper brow alternative i recommend giving this little bargain a try!

What is your favourite brow product?

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Fresh - Sugar Lychee Perfume Review

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This is one of those "Youtuber's made me do it!" kinda purchases. I've had and loved the Fresh lip balms in the past but after hearing in countless videos and blog posts about their Sugar Lychee perfume i just knew i had to get my hands on it! Oh and it does not disappoint!

I made my poor boyfriend trek around London earlier this year just to find the Fresh store, so i could grab myself a little bottle of this gorgeousness and repurchase my most beloved lip balm. The Fresh store isn't particularly hard to find and is a 5-10 minute walk from Selfridges which isn't too bad. I had to be very restrained and only pick up the two bits i wanted which is a near impossible task in this store. The have so many lovely products and the sales staff are so friendly!

As you can probably tell by the name Sugar Lychee is a gorgeous, fruity, fresh (i know, i could have used a better word...) scent and its safe to say I'm well and truly in love. Its on the citrus side and i really pick up the lovely lemon notes to it. I'm a scent happy kind of person and certain fragrances really can brighten my mood, to me it really is an uplifting, light, refreshing scent that i can see myself happily repurchasing over and over again. My one gripe with it is the lasting power isn't the greatest, after about 4-5 hours i can only faintly detect it lingering around, which is a shame since it is priced around £35 for a 30ml bottle. But it is lovely enough to overlook the slightly shabby lasting power for a scent that literally makes me happy every time i smell it.

"Sugar Lychee Eau de Parfum is a fruity fragrance inspired by the exotic and luscious lychee fruit housed in an artisanal glass bottle.

Top Notes: grapefruit, Italian lemon, lime blossom

Middle Notes: lychee, lotus lower, freesia
Bottom Notes: sandalwood, tonka bean, amber." (Source, Fresh.com)

Gorgeous!

Overall this little beauty is nearing the top of my all time favourites list and one i would repurchase in a heartbeat. I just wish they had an online store here in the UK! I believe Fresh only have one London store but they will take mail orders over the phone if you are that desperate to try some of their stuff. If you love sweet, citrus scents this is one i really recommend giving a sniff!

Have you tried any Fresh products?

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Florida Shopping List!

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I am like a broken record when it comes to all things Florida and Disney World. There are no words to describe how much i completely adore the place so I'll keep my raving about it to a minimum for now... Well as much as this Disney nut can manage!

 

 I have just 30 days left on my countdown and i am beyond excited to finally get back to my happy place! I'm not gunna lie, I've been writing (and rewriting) my shopping lists for a good month or so now. But  I've taken the time to properly sit down, work out my budget and have a look at the goodies i am desperate to get my hands on. So i thought I'd make a little collage and share with you some of my most lusted after products!

 

1. Crest Whitening Strips

We all know that us Brits get a bad rap for our teeth in comparison with our American friends. After trying a few pretty shite UK whitening treatments i thought I'd give these as bash. At around $38 in Walmart these are definitely worth a shot!

 

2. Bite Beauty Lipsticks

If you watch Youtube i doubt you'll really need to hear my reasoning for wanting a few shades of these. They look absolutely gorgeous but are a little on the pricier side at $24 each. I'm hoping to snag one of the much more purse friendly mini duos for $12 each or some sort of collection. *fingers crossed*

 

3. Covergirl Outlast 3 in 1 Foundation

I am really enjoying the Max Factor equivalent and considering the price difference between Covergirl and MF makeup I'm slightly tempted to pick up a backup or two.

 

4. Anastasia Brow Powder Duo

Still my all time favourite brow product and mine has more pan then shadow in it so a replacement is definitely needed. Their BrowDip Pomade is well and truly on my radar too!

 

5. Lorac Pro Palette

I don't think i actually need to explain this one....

 

6. Zoya Polishes

Zoya are hands down my favourite polish brand and they aren't really easy to get hold of in the UK. I may have placed a sizable order online already to be delivered to my hotel during their 50% off sale today. Oopsy!

 

7. Bath & Bodyworks Candles

I'm coveting the autumn/winter scents i already have and refuse to burn my remaining two until i have some new ones. That seems logical, right? Summer scents will (somehow) be flying home with me by the end of the trip!

 

8. Tarte Matte Lipsurgence Lip Tint

This is one of those items that has been on my lust list for quite possibly more than two years. Do i really need it? No. But i bloody well want it! Fiery looks like the perfect matte red.

 

9. Disney World Cookware

I spotted these cute measuring cups on my last visit and regretted not picking them up. I've got my eye on a few cute home/kitchen bits and bobs so who knows what I'll actually come home with!

 

So that's it, for now!

 

Would you guys like a little mini set of posts about my trip or Disney World in general? Let me know! I'd be more than happy to do a few!

 

I'll be sure to do a travel makeup post and there will be a good few hauls coming your way at the beginning of June!

 

Are you a sucker for Disney World like me?!

 

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Kat Von D Poetica Palette Review + Rose's Beauty Store Experience

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 I think every beauty addict in the UK has been lusting over a variety of Kat Von D products since their Sephora launch a few years back. But up until recently Sephora did not ship in the UK, so there were limited options for us addicts to get our swatch stained hands on Kat's makeup goodies. 

I'm a little late on the Rose's Beauty Store bandwagon but they are a UK store selling those hard to get USA goodies we've all been lusting over. Some are more reasonably priced than others but if you factor in shipping and what taxes you'd pay most items work out pretty reasonably priced. The beauty of Rose's is that what you pay at the checkout is what you pay, no pesky import tax slips through your door. So if you don't fancy spending over £75 on the Sephora website, or just want to pick up a couple of bits, Rose's Beauty Store is a more affordable option. The palette is priced on their store at £38.99 with 99p shipping per item, but a quick google search gave me the coupon code "100" that deducted a lovely 10% off which is always nice to have.

I've had my eye on Poetica for a long long time. But it wasn't until i spotted the shade names i knew i had to have it. Long story short one of the shades, Skiba, is named after one of the vocalists in my favourite band. So fangirling aside... we'll get on with the review!

Forgiveness, Sand Timer, Chandler, Tijuana, Wonderland, Skiba, Babe, You Alone 

The shades in this palette really are stunning and the range of shades is what really drew me to this particular palette. I would say i don't have anything like  at least 5 or 6 of these in my collection (i really am still justifying the purchase to myself). To be a little cliche... Most of these shades are soft like butter. They really do have a gorgeous soft texture to them that makes them blend superbly. I have had a little more trouble with the purples in the palette as i find these have a stiffer texture but apply to the eye better than they swatch. Oh! And i nearly forgot to mention the Autograph Pencil in Puro Amor! I haven't reached for this a ton yet as I'm not a big pencil liner kinda gal, but it is one of the blackest black liners i have seen. 

I think these are awesome summer colours and i am determined to get a lot of use out of these especially that gorgeous orangey copper Chandler. I think its fair to say I'm a little bit in love with this palette as a whole and I'll need to really restrain myself from picking up more of her collection... The foundation is next on my list!

Forgiveness, Sand Timer, Chandler, Tijuana, Wonderland, Skiba, Babe, You Alone

Overall this is a absolutely beautiful palette and well worth every penny. If you are in the USA go give this absolute stunner a swatch in Sephora or if you're based in the UK or Europe you can find this on Rose's Beauty Store here (Priced at £38.99).

Have you tried any of the Kat Von D line?

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