Waterproof make up

For this look I used the Make Up Forever Aqua Matic ‘waterproof glide-on eye shadow’ in ME-54

http://www.makeupforever.com/int/en-int/make-up/eyes/eye-shadow/aqua-matic?sku=6693

the formula of the eye shadow is very creamy but you have to work fast with it because once it dries you it won’t budge no matter how much you rub your eyes or even go swimming it’ll still be there!

For eyeliner and mascara I used the Benefit They’re Real eyeliner and mascara http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/view/theyre-real

http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/view/theyre-real-push-up-liner#BVRRContainer

I am a bit late to the party regarding the mascara as it has been out for around 2 years but it is a really great mascara, the wand is flexible and gets all the lashes, it gives length and volume to the lashes coating each one from the base and it is VERY black. The eye line – a more recent product! At first I wasn’t a big fan, I liked the colour and the way it styed on however it is very difficult a first to get your head round how much you use when winding up the end and how you hold it, it is also difficult to remove. I haven’t tried the make up remover that Benefit recommend but I use an oil based eye make up remover from Clarins which works well.

After putting the shower over her head and face and leaving it for a while the eyeliner and eyeshadow stayed in place, they didn’t move anywhere and the colour pigment remained the same however the mascara did run a little under the eyes. I would agree with the eye liner and shadow being water proof and water resistant but with the mascara if you are looking for a waterproof product then it isn’t for you however if you are looking for something that will stay on all day even if you sweat and the temperature is high it will stay on an not flake.

Thank you for reading xxxx

Face of the day + product reviews

Posted by Grace 💃

Before a base I put on my moisturiser and the clarins sun scream for the face, SPF this time of year is especially important, as a base I used the body shop bb cream in the palest colour, it gives a bronzey and very natural dewy glow to the skin.

Picture 1 is before, picture 2 is after. The product balances out your skin tone

The product comes out almost grey, as you blend it into the skin, the pigments burst and adapt to your skin tone.

I used the body shop tee tree concealer in the shade 001, this concealer is great for spots as it is quite dry and not creamy so it won’t slip around but it does blend well. I used Benefit’s Hoola bronzer to contour and warm up the face, this is a great bronzer as no matter how much you apply it won’t go orange!

I then used Topshop’s good girl powder blush which is a really pretty baby pink with a sparkle to it, it compliments the bronzer and is great for paler skin.

Face of the day

Posted by Grace

Wearing: benefit boi-ing concealer
Benefit brow zings
Urban decay naked 3 palette Nooner
Benefit they’re real mascara (on the top lashes)
L’oreal miss manga mascara in turquoise (on the lower lashes)
Estée Lauder lipstick in berry fizz
Look lip slick

Brand review: Benefit cosmetics

Posted by Grace
Benefit was set up in San Francisco in 1976 and since then the business has grown and grown with products that never fail to amaze people and have award winning products in every category, I own quite a few benefit cosmetics and some things which I don’t own currently I have tried and loved (what’s up highlighter and the PoreFessional)

the foundations and concealers are great for this look I mixed a bit of Girl Meets Pearl in with the Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow foundation for a more dewy finish and the Erase paste and Boi-ing concealer (they are seriously amazing) Girl Meets Pearl is great for shearing out the foundation and adding a healthy glow with out being too over the top or glittery. The only problem with base products from benefit is there shade range especially with concealers it would be nice to have more choice.

For the eyes I used the smoky eye palette which came with 3 eyeshadow shades an eye brow cream product, an eye liner, eye bright and tweezers it is such a great on the go/ going out palette and the shades also come in handy for other looks. I used the They’re Real Mascara which I love, the formula makes your eye lashes stand out and the product will stay on all day that’s a guarantee! Benefits eye brow products are worth the hype

The eye bright is crucial for mapping out the brows and the powder and cream work well to define yet give a natural effect to the brows.
Another thing from Benefit which are really worth the the hype are there box blushers, I have tries Dandelion and Coralista, both add a healthy and beautiful flush to the cheeks and they are very easy to apply.

The only thing I feel disappointed about with benefit is their lip glosses, I have a sample sized one that I got free in a magazine, it smells nice, has little colour pay off and the price of a full sized one is £14 which is just too pricey when I have found a better gloss for £2.50 from Look beauty

Over all even though I haven’t talked about half of the great products benefit do, if you are wondering about buying something from the brand and are worried about the price, you get what you pay for, the packaging is great and the products are to! Everything smells nice and colour pay off is great I strongly recommend the brand especially for teenagers especially around Christmas time when they have great box deals! Xx

60s party look inspired by Twiggy

Posted by Grace

A few months ago I was invited to a fancy dress party and I went, in a very shot dress, as Twiggy I went quite full on with the make up making it very appropriate for a party and very 60s.

I kept the skin very basic and used Topshop’s cream blush in the colour head over heals on my cheeks and lips.

For the eyes I used Urban Decay’s primer position in Eden and I mapped out the crease using a matte charcoal shade by Benefit. I went over it and lined my eyes connecting everything I used Rimmel’s water proof gel liner I also used this for the dot eyelashes underneath my waterline. Remember with this step to practice and be patient!! For the glitter I used Topshop’s silver glitter all over. On the actual night I wore fake lashes but as I don’t have any I used a Max factor mascara.

Date night look

Posted by Grace

For my bests friends 6 month anniversary date with her boy friend I did her make up, mainly focusing on the eyes as she has perfect skin. I used products from a Benefit set called Bronze Champions and some eyeshadows from the urban decay naked 2 palette. I also used a Bourjois eye shadow but the whole eye look would be easy and almost identical if you only had the naked 2 palette.

As a base I used the Chanel vitalumiere aqua only around the nose and chin to get rid of a little redness and on top of that I used benefit’s What’s up highlighter on the cheeks and down the bridge of the nose and benefit’s Hoola bronzer to shape the face.

Excuse the odd pouting! On the eyes I used the base cream shadow from the Benefit bronzing kit and then used a mixture of the colours snakebite and chopper all over the lids. To darken the look a bit I used the brown glittery shade from the Benefit kit, in the out V and to smoke it all out I used a bit of the Hoolar bronzer.

For eye liner to keep it subtle I used a Bourjois intense eyeshadow in the blackest colour. The eyeshadow still creates a defined liner look but it can be blended so it doesn’t look as harsh as gel or liquid. If you don’t have the Bourjois eye shadow just use the black eyeshadow from the Naked 2 palette and for the brown glittery shade use the colour busted for the same effect.

Hope this look is useful for you all and thank you for reading 🙂

Baby skin vs the pore fessional

Posted by Grace

After getting a sample bottle of benefits Pore fessional I thought it was only right to compare the product with Maybelline’s baby skin instant pore eraser.

The baby skin primer is the clear gel and the pore fessional the nude one. The consistency of both are very similar and both when blended in are completely invisible on the skin.

To test them both I put one product one side and the other on the other side (pore fessional on the left side, baby skin on the right)

The pore fessional is really worth the hype! The product sunk into my skin and I doesn’t feel like another layer. It filled my pores and left my skin feeling even and soft.

The baby skin instant pore eraser made my skin feel very soft with a silicone texture and is very good for evening everything out. It doesn’t fill in my pores as well as the benefit primer or sink in as seamlessly you can still feel it on the skin until a base is added. It does however prolong the wear of my foundation very well.

This is my face with only the primers on. I have an even face and a good base and if I was I was just going to college or not doing much I would leave my face like this. Adding foundation and the rest of my make up, the foundation glided on smoothly and sat very nicely on my face not looking cakey or like another layer. Having the primers also meant I could use less powder. The benefits of the Maybeline primer is that it is around £7 and works well for young skin and teenagers who want an evening base for the rest of the make up. I don’t think it is a good for filling in the pores but the packaging is nice and simple and it is worth trying if you are starting out or on a budget. The pore fessional does everything it says it should however it is only for those who are willing to splurge but I think it is definitely worth trying out and this month free with Elle magazine you can get a sample. It is a great primer and worth all the good reviews!

Rose-inspired FOTD with Kat Von D’s Esperanza palette

Soft green and pink look inspired by the rose print on my dress.

Close up of green leaf colours

Product List
Bobbi Brown Skin foundation
Kat Von D Esperanza palette
Covergirl Clump Crusher mascara
Bourjois Liner Feutre
Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Taupe (brows)
Benefit Dandelion blush
NYX Tea Rose lipstick
Smashbox PhotoFinish primer
Urban Decay Primer Potion