Favourite Lipsticks of the Month.

   

Nicely Nude: E.L.F

Nougat:Vivo by Tesco

Now it is very rare I wear lip products unless you count lip balm, but when I do these two lipsticks have been on the ones I have reached for. I've had the E.L.F one for ages and never really used it until it became a bit warmer as I think it looks better when I have a bit of a tan. The second one I think looks great all year round and I actually wore it a lot during winter. These are definitely my favourite nude lipsticks at the moment. I think they would all skin tones and would recommend them.

xoxo 

Tanya

Contents: My face!

Nutmeg from Topshop

Collection concealer in light 2

in wheat 004

In Black

This is just a simple post to show you what I carry around with me. Most weeks the contents of my makeup bag changes considering what I am doing. Obviously I didn't include the brushes I put in there because I have just done a post on my favourite brushes to use for most of these products.

xoxo

Tanya

Shabby Chic Home Ware.

Okay so recently I have been thinking about doing a video on home ware. I am a huge fan of most things shabby chic and thought I would share it with you guys. I know not everyone likes home ware as much as me, but if you are looking for inspiration to spice up you room, then I thought my video would help.

What do you think?

xoxo

Tanya

Reusing Candle Jars.

For a while I have been storing my brushes in a makeup bag, but I found the bristle were getting all messed up and misshaped. So when I finally finished off some of the candles I have had since winter, I decided to make my own brush holders. It is not like you have to be an artist to create one, in fact a child could do it, but I thought I would show you my ones anyway. 

All you have to do is scrape out the wax (obviously) give it a good clean and decorate if you wish. With the first one I took the label off and tied a glossy box ribbon around the top.  Plain and simple!

I actually bought this candle mostly for the pot it came in. With this one I just filled it with little balls of wax I had left over from a candle making kit. It means all the brushes will stand separately so I can find the one I want really easily. Plus I think it makes it look nicer.

You can also use candle jars for storing other items on your dressing table. This old yankee candle jar is great for my cotton pads. Even though I have washed this jar out thoroughly it still smells of grapes and makes all my cotton pads smell the same which is a nice touch.

Do you guys use your old candle jars for anything?

xoxo

Tanya

Make up Academy Heaven and Earth Palette.

So if you watch my videos you will know I picked up this palette last month. Surprise Surprise it is another neutral one! I have heard some good things about this palette and thought I would give it a go, as the only thing I own from MUA is there clear mascara that I use on my brows. 

Now the packaging is nothing special, but it is nice that you can see all the shades inside, so if you have a big collection it is easier to find a colour you need. It is a nice little palette if you don't want to spend too much money. I think it is only £4.99 and MUA have bought out more palettes with pastel colours in as well.  I personally don't LOVE it, but I do like it. I will probably use it on days I don't want to waste any of my Naked palettes. 

What is your favourite MUA product?

xoxo

Tanya

Giving My Hands Some TLC.

Todays post will be short and sweet, as I have been working late these last few days. So most of you don't know but I do tend to neglect my hands, as I am an extremely lazy person. So after finding these to products my hands finally are getting a bit of love.

As a Soap and Glory fan I knew I would have to purchase the Hand Maid cleansing gel. I absolutely love the smell of Soap and Glory and this is one of their products that never fails to cheer me up. I do have to use the bus everyday going to and from work so this is a bit of an necessity unless I want to catch every germ going.

Obviously because the hand gel has alcohol in it, it dries out the skin. So I have been using the Hand Food moisturiser in conjunction with the hand gel. Now you can purchase the full size tube of this product, but I really didn't fancy putting any more weight in my handbag, as it already weighs about 20 stone already!

I have really enjoyed using these product over the last few weeks and feel like my hands are getting a bit of pampering for once! 

What are your favourite Soap and Glory Products?

xoxo

Tanya

Real Techniques Brush Review.

Now I know I am probably the last person on the Earth to review these brushes but I have really enjoyed using them so I wanted to share my views with you all. These brushes were created by Samantha Chapman from the Pixiwoo sisters, who makeup artists and have a youtube channel/blog (I absolutely love them both).

I went into my local boots and picked up all the brushes they stocked there.Here are just the brushes I have enjoyed using the most out of the ones I have purchased.

Top: Deluxe Crease brush. Bottom: Base Shadow brush.

I purchased the Starter kit and these two are my favourite. I love the deluxe brush because the bristle are fairly stiff which means you can get right in the crease, but still blend eyeshadows out really easily.

Now I actually use the base shadow brush for my concealer. It is perfect for blending my under eye concealer as isn't too harsh on the thin skin around my eyes.

Buffing Brush

I have heard so many great things about this brush and all were right.  It is perfect for foundation, as it doesn't leave brush strokes like most brushes I have used. It leaves such as flawless finish on the skin. I also think it is great for applying cream blush!

Powder Brush

This brush is fantastic for powder, it is so soft but not the point were you can't use it to pack on powder if you need it. It is such a large brush so if you are in a rush you can apply powder to large sections of you face quickly.

Contour Brush

I have heard a lot of people saying this brush is to small, however I think this is the perfect size and probably my favourite brush to use for my bronzer. It makes me wonder how I survived without it before!

Overall I am really impressed with these brush and I am so glad I purchased them!

xoxo

Tanya

Revlon CustomEyes Palette Review.

In sunlight.

When I popped into my local Superdrug a couple of weeks ago, I saw this little number in the Revlon stand and knew I had to get it. I am a huge Revlon fan and have been loving all the new products they have been bringing out recently. They did have a variety of different colours but  'Naturally Glamourous' was the one to catch my eye.

Now I have enough neutral eyeshadows to sink a ship, but I just can't resist a cute palette like this. I do feel that this palette has one shade that is different from all the others I own. It is the first shade on the left. It's such a beautiful dark khaki shade, which I think is really unusual and would look lovely used as an eyeliner instead of the standard black/brown.

Usually when I purchase a product I do research first, however this was a bit of an impulse buy. So I looked on the Revlon site recently and found out they call it the Custom Eyeshadow and Liner palette. I'm assuming that the colour I said I would use as an eyeliner is the one they recommend to use for the job.

One of the first things that I love about these palettes is the embossed arran knit patten on the shadows. (in the winter I was in love with thick knitted jumpers).The palette is really pigmented, however it can be a little bit chalky so I would recommend you use a light hand when putting the product on you brush unless you want a lot of fall out. The product is really lovely and easy to use especially if you are fairly new to makeup as they show instructions on how to apply it on the back. It would be great for travelling with, as you could apply a small amount of the lighter shades for a natural day look, or pack on all the colours for a lovely evening look.

This retails at around £7.99, which I think is a fair price for 5 pigmented eyeshadows.

Let me know what you think.

xoxo

Tanya

Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover.

So unless you have been living under a rock for the last month, you would of heard of the new Magic Nail Polish Remover from Bourjois. It has been so popular that it has sold out across most Boots and Superdrugs. I managed to get my hands on this lovely pink pot of joy about a day after it came out.


If you have watched any of my videos you will be fully aware that I am a nail polish addict, so a product like this is right up my alley. Now I tend to change my nail polish everyday or every two days. I am aware this is bad for my nails, but I just can't help myself! I must admit my least favourite part of doing my nails is taking the polish off. First of all most nail polish removers stink so badly you end up high after using them. Secondly you have to faff around with cotton pads/balls and 9 times out of 10 they fall to bits when you are using them.


Since using the Bourjois remover, I don't dread taking off my nail polish. It does not smell like other removers because it is scented. They say it is meant to smell liked red berry and vanilla. Not only does it smell good but it has almond oil in it, which is supposed to help keep you nails in good condition. It is also acetone free which is more gentle on your nails and cuticles. Plus you don't have to use cotton page thanks to the sponge inside. The only critic I can think of for this product is that Bourjois guarantee that the product removes polish in one second. I would not necessarily agree with that, I would say it is more like 5 seconds. But I am not going to kick up a fuss over a 4 second difference!


The first time I used this I had a thin coat of glitter on my nails. Big mistake! Now every time I go to use it I end up with glitter all over my fingers. Putting my stupidity to one side, I do really like this product! It is far more gentle on my nails then the previous removers I had been using, it smells better and it makes the process a whole lot quicker. I definitely will be repurchasing this again!

xoxo

Tanya

THE Zara Bag!

It is big enough to fit all my crap in!

If you follow any fashion blogs like I do, you may have noticed this bag in more then one post. It has slowly gained it's own cult following from most of the blogger community. From the moment I saw this bag I knew I had to get it.

It is called the Messenger Bag with edging and comes in Grey, Red and Black. What I love most about this bag is the rose gold detail, it is kind of my latest obsession with jewellery so to find a bag to match it all was great! It is only £19.99 which I think is a bit of a steal from Zara, plus I think the bag looks like it cost more then it does. From the picture on the website I thought it was going to be a lot smaller and more structured than it actually is, however I do prefer slouchy large bags so it worked out perfectly! The only down side to the bag is that the strap is really thin and rather short,  but I can make it work ;)

What do you guys think of it?

xoxo

Tanya

Caudalie Beauty Elixir.

So I think this is probably the most talked about skin product of April. I suppose you can say I bought into the hype (as usual). However I do think this product deserves a lot of the popularity it has gained lately!

I decided to my put thoughts out there as well, so heres my latest video. What do you think of the Caudalie Elixir?

xoxo Tanya 

April Glossy Box.

Okay, so I have been getting Glossy Boxes since October and I do find that each month can be bit of hit and miss. Don't get me wrong I love getting a monthly box full of surprises, but when you pay around £12 a month you would like to have at least 2 products you would actually use in each box. This month I must admit I liked almost everything and was so pleased, because I was getting to the point were I was thinking of cancelling my subscription. So enough of me moaning and lets have a look at what I got in my box.

 This months theme was organic and natural beauty products. 

The box is 100% biodegradable and a light brown, which makes a nice change from their usual pastel pink.

This is the first product I saw when I opened the box and probably the one I am most excited about. It is the Caudalie Vinosource Thirst-Quenching Serum. This product is the deluxe size sample and as you can see from the picture you get 10ml of product. The full size is 30ml and cost £29.00, so you are getting just under £10 worth of product from this alone. The reason I am so excited to use this product is because there is a huge hype around the Caudalie Beauty Elixir and the brand it self. On the card from the box it says his serum is newly-launched so it makes it feel even more special as it is such a new product. I can't wait to try this out.

This is probably my second favourite product I received. It is the Figs & Rouge Lip Balm. The full size is £3.29. It is 100% organic, 100% pure and 100% Natural.  Not only is it all of these things but it smells so amazing and the packaging is beautiful (and we all know I'm a sucker for packaging). I received the peppermint and tea tree scented one and I must admit I think I will be keeping this in my handbag for a while. It says on the packaging that it is a multipurpose balm however I think I will be using it just for my lips as it is a little oily for me.

This is the Monu Professional Skincare Enriched Body Cream, it is £23.00 for the full size which is 200ml. I tried this on the back of my hand it is felt really nice and none greasy, however it smells like lemons which I personally don't like. So my Sister will be getting a free moisturiser from me!

This item is probably the one I was least excited about. It is the Inika Cosmetics eyeliner, full size £11.75. I'm sure it would be a great product as it goes on smoothly, it's really pigmented and has lovely packaging. The major downside is I do not wear green eyeliner! I would have been so happy with this product in black, I could have even liked it in brown. But green, just doesn't work for me. I'm sure it looks lovely on some people, but just not me.

The last item in my box is the Philip B Drop Dead Straighting Balm. I think I have heard of Philip B before and may have used some of their products and really liked them. The full size is £17.00 for 178ml (bit of an odd amount). This balm is a non-greasy, silicone-free water-soluble styling product. I still have to try this out, but it looks interesting. I read the directions on the back and you use a very small amount each times so I think I will get a lot of uses out of this.

xoxo Tanya