rebecca

Hello You Lovely Lot!

So a while ago I went internet shopping mad and bought a load of things i really didn't need so I thought I would give you a first impression of a few of the things! There will be different blog posts on the other things I bought. I have grouped these three things together because I used all of them to create one look which you can see if you head on over to my youtube channel :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78n3WZB99As

Contrary to the title, I started with the MAC brush to apply my foundation so my first review will be that (I really should have planned the title out better lets be honest)

MAC Oval 6 Brush

I wasn't sure about this (although it did come in lovely packaging) to begin with. I think it just felt weird putting my foundation on with this kind of brush when I'm so used to using a beauty blender? But it's definitely something I could get used to! As I mention in the video, one positive to it is that you won't have to keep repurchasing it like you have to keep repurchasing beauty blenders. I don't know about you lot but I buy beauty blenders so often and I don't know whether that's everyone that does that or just me?! It could be the way I wash them or the way I use them, I don't know, they just seem to give out on me so fast! This however, just needs washing after you use it (which I do with a beauty blender anyway) so I guess it could be seen as a bit of a hassle. I think that you need to wash it between every use because otherwise my fear would be brush marks and that is one makeup faux pas! The bristles didn't feel like I expected them to at all, they were so soft and densely packed. I don't know whether this does any better than a beauty blender but obviously, as I've mentioned, there is the money you save. Overall I am really glad I bought this because it left a nice finish and it was just so quick to use whereas with a beauty blender I feel like I have to just keep going to get it perfect. I would totally recommend this brush but if you're not sure you can just go in to your local MAC store and just ask them about it!

Makeup Revolution Ultra Cream Contour Palette

I didn't get on with this at all but I think that might have just been down to the fact that it's the first time I've ever tried cream contouring. I wasn't really sure what brush I should use so I used my Real Techniques Rose Gold Contour Brush which I think may have been my first mistake to be honest. It left a really thick line that just didn't look great. The lightest colour, I used a concealer and under my eyes it worked a charm but not so much on my spots but I'm not judging it on it's concealing powers since it's not meant to be a concealer! I think I just need more practice on this is I'm honest but if anyone has any tips please feel free to let me know!

Makeup Revolution Ultra Blush Golen Sugar 2, Rose Gold Palette

I have another ultra blush palette which is sugar and spice and I am in love with that so I thought I would just buy another one but I think that could have been a bad decision because now I want them all? This palette is meant to be for bronzing and highlighting but I have yet to use it as that! I used it as eyeshadow in the YouTube video and it worked a charm! The other palette I have is also something I use for eyeshadow but it looks beautiful on the cheeks too because i have used that one for it's actual purpose. The fact that these are multi-purpose, whether they meant it to be or not, makes me so happy. These are so easy to blend and so pigmented. They're incredible for the price they are and I would highly recommend it to anyone!


Overall the only product I wouldn't recommend would be the cream contour but that could change so fast if I actually work out how to use it so I just need to play around with it a bit more because I can properly say how I feel about it! However, for the price it was I think it's great and I'm a massive fan or Makeup Revolution for this reason!

Thanks For Reading!

Becky x

Hello You Lovely Lot!

So it has been Spring for a while now (or is it Summer? I don't know these things) and if you're like me you will be SO happy about it! I have to say that Winter is my favourite month because it's Christmas and my birthday in the same month. I am also one of those weird people that loves snow, even though I don't like being caught outside when it's snowing because it's cold...duh. I don't really like Summer too much though because I just can't cope with heat! I love it for about five minutes and then I just start to whinge that I'm way too hot. Autumn is OK I guess even if it can be a little bit chilly sometimes. Spring is amazing because it's just starting to warm up so it's a heat I can cope with.

I also love pink. My bedding is pink most of the time, my walls are pink, my curtains are pink and now, most of my makeup collection is pink. I never used to be one to follow the makeup trends, I would just wear whatever I want. I'm not supposed to wear dark lipstick in Summer? Try me. However, for some reason, this year has changed me and it's been months since I've worn a dark lipstick (which is funny considering I have at least five of the same colour).

So I just thought I would show you all the stuff I'll be using this Spring (or Summer, I'm still undecided) that fits in with the theme of 'Spring Pinks'.

Makeup Revolution - Ultra Blush Palette - Sugar and Spice

Hello You Lovely Lot!

I'm addicted to Eyeshadow Palettes.

I wear eyeshadow every single day but i never used to. I bought a Naked palette a few years ago despite one of my friends telling me I would never wear it and it was a stupid purchase. I had another friend telling me that I could buy what I wanted. Turns out the first friend was right to an extent. I wore eyeshadow the first few days but I was never very good at it so I just never wore it. I just started to see it is a bit of a waste of money and was disappointed. Then in September I met Nicole.


Nicole amazes me every day with her makeup skills. She always manages to look glamorous and like a bloody princess! She did my eyeshadow one day and I absolutely loved it so I went out shopping. I now on 4 more eyeshadow palettes than I did when I moved to University. Some people may say thats unhealthy, I would be inclined to agree. I now can't not wear eyeshadow. I usually just wear a subtle gold or pink and I have yet to master to smokey eye but one day guys...one day. I just thought I would give you a little run down of the palettes I own and what I think of each one so that if you're like I was a few months ago, you have a bit of guidance.

Chocolate Bar - Too Faced

I got this for Christmas and I have fallen head over heels in love with it. Nicole actually owns this and used it on me which is probably why I wanted it so much. It is full of such beautiful colours, some of which I have yet to try because I'm scared. The best part is that the shadows are made of cocoa powder so they all smell lovely and taste like icing sugar (that's not a joke...try it if you own one). This means the names are all lovely too and names after sweets!

Favourite Shades - Marzipan, White Chocolate, Créme Brulee, Champagne Truffle

Au Naturel - Sleek

This was a spur of the moment kind of purchase when I was shopping with my friend Chloe. I hardly ever use this palette and I really think I ought to make more of an effort with it. I'm only brave enough to use two shades, one of which is a basic white shade for a base. I am a wimp I know. The colours are beautiful and Sleek has yet to let me down so I presume when I can get up the guts to try something knew, they'll be lovely to use!

Favourite Shades - Top Left Hand (Cream/White), Top Right Hand (Goldish/Taupe)

Hollywood - Tanya Burr Cosmetics

This was the first new palette I bought after meeting Nicole. I had wanted a Tanya Burr product for a while but I don't wear nail varnish or lip gloss so an eyeshadow palette was perfect! I might even purchase another one once I start wearing different colours. I don't really use this palette on its own but I use it with my other palettes and I think I would be lost without it!

Favourite Shades - Gold Coin, Enchantment 

Gwen Stefani Palette - Urban Decay

I have made a whole different post on this because I am in LOVE. This is the most expensive palette I own and my bank account did not thank me for buying it but my eyes have. I use around eight shades in here and I can definitely see myself using the others in the future. All the colours are just super pigmented but so easy to blend. Also has the biggest mirror I have in it which is really useful.

Favourite Shades - Blonde, Bathwater, Pop, 1987

Naked Palette - Urban Decay

As I said earlier this was the first palette I ever bought and I think it's probably a good starter. Urban Decay shadows are the best I've tried so far. As I've mentioned I like to wear golds so this is pretty much my ideal palette since it's full of neutral gold-ish colours. I've only hit pan on one of these and I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing? I go through eyeshadows at a rate of knots now so I'm just hoping you can buy some of these on their own!

Favourite Shades - Sin, Half Baked 

Naked 3 Palette - Urban Decay

Despite not having this for as long I have hit pan on two of these. I didn't wear this at all when I got it and I was so annoyed that I hadn't bought the Naked 2 instead but now this is my baby. It's perfect for just creating a soft pink (or a strong pink colour if you can pull that off, I know I can't). I used to only ever use this with other shadows and swore that it couldn't be used a stand alone palette. However, even though I do tend to use other shadows on top, you can create a lovely look with just a few of the shades!

Favourite Shades - Strange, Dust, Buzz

So there you have it ladies and gents! Those are the palettes that I currently own but I fully intend on expanding my collection so expect updates soon! I'm excited to start experimenting more with shadows when I have my hair done because I think different looks will suit me so it could be quite difficult.

Thanks For Reading!

Becky x

Hello you lovely lot!

So a few weeks ago I spent money that I really should have used for food on an eyeshadow palette. I can't deny I am fully obsessed with eyeshadow palettes now which doesn't really help because I'm sure that isn't what my student loan was made for. I already have a naked and a naked 3 palette and I never used them when I first bought them but about 3 years later I finally understand the hype. I wear eyeshadow almost every day now and when I saw Zoellas post on this palette I knew I had to buy it!
For some reason I forgot to take a photo of the packaging on the outside but it looks like this...