Showing posts with label make up. Show all posts
Showing posts with label make up. Show all posts

Thursday, 16 January 2014

L’OrĂ©al Miss Manga Mascara

After being told constantly that my eyes look like cartoon eyes, and that I look like various types of women from Japanese comics, I decided to give 'Miss Manga' mascara a try. It seems as if it had been made for me! I love it when my eyes stand out, they're probably my favourite feature.



I love the bottle of this mascara as I love pink! Girly I know. I love the brush too, it's kind of twirly if you can tell in the photo. It separates your lashes in a cutesy type twiggy way, if that makes sense? So it gives your eyes a fluttery fake lash effect. I love this on my bottom lashes. I always apply my mascara on the bottom lashes with the tip of the brush! It works well with this because it's pointy.

The wand can bend whichever way you want it to. If you've ever used the 'get bent' Benefit mascara then it's kind of like that. It doesn't really stay in position for long, but if I bend it in the lid enough it kind of does. I don't know if it's supposed to stay but you can make it. It does help for applying, I didn't think it would but it does.



Before and after... As you can see, it's quite impressive. It takes less coats than usual, also it's less clumpy! With other mascaras I will admit, I use far too much of them to get the effect I want.


Overall I'd say this mascara isn't the best I've ever used but it is probably one of them. For the price it's absolutely outstanding. I really can't see a difference in this mascara than the ones from higher end brands. I will definitely purchase this product again!

Friday, 10 January 2014

Kelly & Sharon Osbourne's cosmetic line for MAC


As a huge fan of the Osbourne's show when I was a teenager, I was always obsessed with Kelly Osbourne's style. As an overweight eccentric teen, for years I looked up to her as an inspiration. I love her hair, her fashion sense and her make up looks.

One of Kelly's favorite lipstick shades is MAC's Candy Yum Yum, I got it after seeing it on her so often. It's a very bright pink shade, she wears so many dramatic make up looks and I expect nothing less from this collection. I think this line her and her mother Sharon have created is the collection I have most looked forward to... Ever. I literally stopped what I was doing when I saw the picture of the pretty pink tube on her Facebook page.

I am a MAC lipstick fanatic so I am expecting great things from the lipstick they produce. As we have seen before with the likes of Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Lady Gaga, MAC have had some amazing celeb collaborations. By looking at the looks Kelly wears, I think that her products may be too colorful for some. I don't mind going bright on the lips but not so much elsewhere so if there was to be bright eye shadows I might not purchase those. I hope that Kelly's side of the collection will be daring and Sharon's side a little more wearable for my daily routine.

Get saving your pennies as this collection debut's on the 4th June.



Sunday, 1 December 2013

The best Barry M glitter nail polish ever?


With being in LA for a while, I fell behind on the British cosmetic scene but now I have had time to wander around the high street, I have been reunited and I want everything! I recently went on a hunt for a new party outfit but in my opinion, no outfit is ever complete without perfect nails.

When I saw the new Barry M holographic pink glitter called 'Fairy Lights' from Superdrug, I instantly fell in love!

Let me know in the comments what you think but here are some photographs to prove how wonderful it is...


Inside with flash


Indoors no flash


Outside no flash


Even the lid is fabulous!

Personally, this is the best glitter polish I've ever had. I can't stop looking at my nails. Glitter polishes are always my favourite but as you'll know if you've tried them, they are a pain in the butt to remove! Barry M polishes when it comes to glitter are normally not as bad... So I am hoping it is the same with this.

For now though, I can report I have had it on my nails for a full day and still no chips. With a lot of glitters, they chip instantly! This one has real staying power and I can't wait to get out and show off my pretty nails.

You can still buy this polish from Superdrug, do hurry as it's limited edition. I bought mine for £3.99 but their Facebook page states from November 29th you could get the polish free with a Barry M spend of over £6.

There are other exclusive shades to be had at both Superdrug and Boots. At £3.99 each these are a beauty bargain! Head over to the Barry M Facebook by clicking here to keep up to date with the current polish range and deals.