Blink+Go Hi Definition Mascara

Hi lovelies! The Blink+Go mascara (£14.99) was one of the products I received in this month's Glossybox which I was really pleased about as I never leave the house without mascara.. I have tried so many different ones in the last few years and I have finally found my holy grail (MaxFactor False Lash Fusion). However, I'm still keen on trying new mascaras and maybe finding an even better one?
I haven't heard of Blink+Go before but my first impressions were really positive. I like the sleek packaging and it's definitely the kind that would catch my eye when shopping. The tube itself is bigger than your average mascara and it's also quite heavy which gives it a bit of a high quality feel. However, the wand is rather small and slim with short bristles - definitely not what I expected after seeing the huge tube! The small wand makes application really easy and it's great for reaching your bottom lashes. After applying two thin coats my lashes do look longer and fuller but also a little clumped together - I personally don't care too much about that as you can't see it from further away! The only problem I have with this mascara is that it claims to be waterproof - I splashed a little bit of water in my face and ended up with black flakes all over my face and my lashes looked horrendous! I should have taken a picture, I looked absolutely ridiculous haha!
All in all, I think the Blink+Go Hi Definition Mascara is quite a solid product. It leaves your lashes looking full, long and very black and if you're not looking for a waterproof mascara then I can definitely recommend it. I will definitely keep using mine but I won't repurchase it as it is more expensive than my favourite mascara and some other great ones I have tried.
Have you used any Blink+Go products yet? xx

Glossybox December

It's Glossybox time again! I came across a couple of blog posts about this month's Glossybox before mine even arrived and I couldn't stop myself from having a little deek - I spotted nail polish, shower gel, mascara, lipgloss, eyeshadow&blush palettes... Safe to say I was excited for my box arriving!
My Glossybox arrived on Saturday morning and hey, I love it! You might remember that I wasn't too keen on the last few boxes but it's all different this month: I received a great box filled with products I will definitely use and it's also a good mix of make up, skincare and beauty products - and no dodgy perfume samples in sight! And with Christmas coming closer, the usual pink/black box was replaced with a more festive red one which I think is a really cute idea.
Here is what I reeived in my December Glossybox:

• Rituals Yogi Flow Foaming Shower Gel
• MeMeMe Seventh Heaven Face Base
• Cargo Lipgloss
• Blink+Go Mascara
• Deborah Lippmann RazzleDazzle Nail Polish and Stripper To Go remover mitts

I have already tried a few of my products and I'm really happy with them so far. Especially the Rituals Foaming Shower Gel, oh my god, it smells absolutely incredible! Can they please make a perfume with the same scent?! Full reviews are already in preparation and will follow soon.. What products did you receive in your box? Are you happy with them? :) xx

Another reason to love 17

 

Hi lovelies! I hope you are all doing well :) I went to have a look in Boots on my lunch break yesterday, actually without the intention of buying anything. However, I noticed that 17 give you a free bag filled with three nail polishes and a nail file when you buy any two of their products. I also checked out the advantage card extra offer kiosk - and guess what voucher I found? A free 17 Hide&Chic Concealer when you buy any 17 product... Win! I absolutely love 17 for always having some offers on  - I love their products anyway but getting a few freebies makes shopping so much more fun!
The two products I bought were the solo eyeshadow in 'Rose Quartz' (£3.89) and Fast Finish nail polish in 'Pink Lemonade' (£2.99). Rose Quartz is a beautiful shimmery grey/pink shade (I am rubbish at describing colours!) and I cannot wait to use it for the first time. I haven't swatched it yet but 17 eyeshadows are usually very silky and pigmented, so hopefully I won't be disappointed with this one. I wanted to buy Pink Lemonade for ages and I finally got my hands on it yesterday - however I have to say that I am a little disappointed. It is very sheer and after three thick coats my nailline was still shining through. I couldn't be bothered doing a fourth coat and waiting hours for it to dry thorougly, which is why I decided to add some glitter which hides the nailline a little. It's such a beautiful shade but I can't really see myself using it a lot because it takes too many coats to be opaque...
Anyway, these are the free products I received: Hide&Chic Eye Brightening Concealer in 'Light Rose' (worth £4.99) and the Electric Disco Purse filled with Fast Finish Polish 'Nightscape' (£2.99), High Gloss Polish 'Risky Red' (£2.99), Nail Xtras Glitter Top Coat (£2.99?) and a nail file. The glitter topcoat is brilliant and as you know, I am a sucker for everything sparkly and glittery! I'm excited to try out the concealer as I just ran out of my under-eye-concealer (Artdeco Perfect Teint Concealer). Black and red polishes are always a safe option and you can't ever have enough nail polish anyway, right girls? :) xx

Getting festive

Hi lovelies! I hope you are all doing well :) Since I got back from Germany a week ago I have been really busy with work, my uni application, buying christmas presents and so on - I didn't really have a lot of time to sit down and just relax for a bit. Sorry it's been a little quieter here in the last few days, but I have already taken a lot of photos and done some swatches so hopefully I'll get the time to actually write the texts soon too! I have got a few lovely products I bought in Germany to show you, I went a little crazy with buying nail polishes ;)

Anyway, this is what I looked like today then! A very very quick and easy look, some smudged grey eyeshadow, lots of mascara and my new blush from p2's Black Deluxe limited edition which is one of the things I bought in Germany last week. It's called 010 Shimmery Rose and the name says it all I think - a lovely rosy shade and fine shimmer, perfect combination right? Application is brilliant as the texture is super silky and it's nicely pigmented. However, it is a quite a light shade which is great for my very fair skin, but it might be more of a highlighter rather than a blush for darker skintones. These are the products I used:

Face: Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream #21, Rimmel Stay Matte Powder 'Transparent', p2 Nice and Naughty Blush '010 Shimmery Rose'
Eyes:  Sleek i-divine Bad Girl eyeshadow palette, Artdeco Eyeshadow #27, Essence Longlasting Eye Pencil 'Black Fever', Maxfactor False Lash Effect Fusion Mascara

 

Kev's parents got us a christmas tree today! I got really excited and couldn't wait to put it up.. Quickly convinced Kev to take me for a little trip to Ikea to get some baubles and christmas decorations - I chose silver and navy blue ones, and most importantly, fairy lights! :) Aww I'm feeling really festive now and the living room looks so much nicer too! I'm a bit sad as this will be the first time I'll be celebrating christmas away from my family, but at the same time I'm quite excited to have my first Scottish christmas here! :)
Have you put up your tree yet, and how are you decorating it? I could have bought a hundred different baubles and choosing colours was so difficult too.. I think I should just get another couple of trees haha! xx

Beauty Lust List #1

I need each one of these beauties in my life! Topshop's beautiful Pillow Talk lipstick from the current Smoke&Mirrors collection is the first thing I will buy when I'm uptown on Wednesday. It's such a stunning cool toned baby pink and the packaging is lovely as always. Barry M's dazzle dusts are brilliant and I think 'Silvery Grey' would be great for a smokey eye, and some glitter is always a plus - especially with the festive period coming up! Same goes for the Silver Black palette from The Body Shop. Mac's Well Dressed blush has been on my wish list for so long and I could slap myself for not picking it up at the airport where it was cheaper than usual! I'm really keen on the Topshop blush too, I haven't tried any cream blushes yet as I was always a bit worried it might look patchy on top of foundation and powder, but this is such a great shade and I don't have a peachy blush like this in my collection yet - I don't think I can resist it haha! And as for the two nail polishes... they are just beautiful! And a girl can never have enough nail polishes right? :)

Face of the day

This is what I looked like today - a really easy and quick look as I never have a lot of time in the morning before work... I prefer spending an extra 10 minutes in bed :) I was wearing two of my new favourites today: Dior Addict lipstick in 'Diorkiss' and Topshop blush in 'Powdered' - I am such a sucker for pink! Reviews of those two beauties will follow very soon, so keep your eyes peeled!

Face: Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream #21, Rimmel Stay Matte Powder 'Transparent', Topshop blush 'Powdered'
Eyes: Artdeco Eyeshadow Base, NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil 'Slate', grey/silver eyeshadow from the NYX Palette 'Haute Model', Artdeco Eyeshadow #27, Essence Longlasting Eye Pencil 'Black Fever', Chanel Inimitable Mascara
Lips: Dior Addict 'Diorkiss'