UNDERGROUND FAIRYTALES: SEPHORA

Wednesday, 30 March 2016

SEPHORA: LIP LINERS TO GO- PINKS

SEPHORA: LIP LINERS TO GO-NUDES

In February I have been only buying lip products, as I’ve decided I want to focus on different products in different months, so by the time my Makeup Collection video is up, I have the amount of products I would like.

MY FAVOURITE BRUSHES

Brushes are a big part of my makeup collection, especially as I hardly ever apply makeup with my fingers. I find that brushes are much better for a airbrushed look, and as my skin is really sensitive, it doesn’t get irritated. I have a few brushes that I want to share with you because I’m literally in looove. The first one is a Sephora Foundation Brush 56. It’s my everyday brush, mainly because of how soft it is, and how easy it makes applying any foundation.

The next brush is the Kiko Face Brush n 109. This brush, on the other hand, is a brush I do not recommend. I wanted to add it in here, as it’s one of the only brushes I’ve ever had, that I can’t stand. It has very hard bristles, and it irritates my skin.

Going back to brushes I adore we have the Real Techniques powder brush. I’m very sorry but I can’t remember the name of this brush, but it’s part of their core collection. I use this brush daily for my powder. Really it’s one of those things you need to try to see how good it is. And trust me, it’s good.

Next up we have the Kiko Eyes Brush n 205. This eyebrow brush is literally perfection. It’s great for ‘styling’ your eyebrows however you want them.

The last three of my favourite brushes are all Real Technique, and they’re three out of five of the original eye set. These are the best combination for a perfect smokey eye, or even as a everyday simple eye look. I use them on both occasions, making them VERY used.

Remember, cleaning your brushes is a really important tip. I did a whole video on how I clean my makeup brushes here.

What are your favourite brushes? Love, Sara xx

5 BEAUTY PRODUCTS UNDER £10

Being on a budget is something that lots of us have to get used to, but it doesn’t mean that we can’t own amazing makeup! I’ve put together a list of five products that I love, that are under £10.

The first one has to be the Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, or you’ve watched my videos, you’ll know that there’s nothing I love more than matte skin. This product gives a beautiful finish, setting flawlessly with light coverage your foundation. I went for the translucent powder, as I wasn’t quite sure what shade I was, and it’s absolutely perfect.

The Rimmel Natural Bronzer is another product I love. It’s quite a light shade, making it absolutely perfect for school or just popping out to the shops. Again, the darkness is buildable, but I wouldn’t recommend to go too dark, as it tends to go a bit ‘muddy’.

Then we have the Revlon Stay Skinny liquid liner. It’s perfect for a day look or a night out, as the thickness and darkness of your flick is completely up to you. i usually use it in a sophisticated little flick, and I love the result (when I manage to make my eyes look the same).

My next product is the Sephora Kiss Me Balm. I have really dry lips, so something I always have to have with me is a lip balm. When I found this one I was really impressed, at the beginning because of it’s fantastic smell, and after that for how soft it was on my lips. I paired it with the Maybelline Colour Sensational Lip Liner in the shade Plum. I normally use it for my whole lips, instead of just contouring them, as the shade is truly beautiful and the consistency is soft and easy to blend, but even using the two products together is a beautiful match.

So if recently you’ve been on a budget, and you really want to buy some new products, why not try these ones out? Love, Sara xx

3 'CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT' BEAUTY PRODUCTS

If I had to say three products that I couldn’t live without, I’d have to go for the Kiss Balm(Kiko), the Colossal Volume Mascara(Maybelline) and the Universal Brow Freeze(Sephora). I chose these three products because they focus on three important features: lips, eyes and eyebrows.

My lips are naturally really dry, so I need something to moisten(oh how I hate that word) them. The Kiss balm by Kiko is a beautiful product that does just that as well as hinting a bit of colour. I have the colour Tutti Frutti, and it smells tropical and fresh, which is perfect for summer.

The Colossal Volume Mascara by Maybelline is one of those mascaras that makes your eyes dark after just a few coats. You can choose how much volume and colour you want to apply. I went for quite a natural look, applying only one coat.

The Universal Brow Freeze by Sephora is my favourite brow product at the moment. It’s a pencil, that has no colour, and it’s function it to literally ‘freeze’ your eyebrows in place. It’s perfect if you’re having a night out, or even if you just have a long day ahead of you, and you want to be sure your brows stay in place.

I recommend all three of these products completely, as they are my favourite products at the moment. What are your three favourite products?

Love, Sara xx

SEPHORA-SMOOTHING PRIMER REVIEW

I’ve never understood the use of primer, but, as this year I decided I would have to try out new products, I took another trip to Sephora and looked around for some primers. I saw a lot of expensive ones, with special functions, but, as this would be my first time trying out this product, I decided to go for a cheeper version, as I could always go back for a better one.

I ended up having to ask the lady in the shop for the cheapest one they had, and she led me to the Smoothing primer by Sephora. I looked at the 15ml bottle and wondered if it was worth it, seeing as it as so small, but I went for it.

I tried it as soon as I got home and the results were fantastic! My face felt soft and silky and my makeup lasted so much longer than usual. It made my skin look radiant and fresh and I was extremely happy I decided to go for it.

Even though it’s a small bottle, the amount you use is so little that it lasts for a long time.

I nearly forced all my friends to buy it and they were extremely impressed as well!

What primers do you use?

Love, Sara xx

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SEPHORA-DAILY MAKEUP BRUSH CLEANER REVIEW

I’ve always wondered how people can wash all they’re brushes without it taking up too many days of they’re week. Then, as I was doing my weekly trip to Sephora, I noticed a new product that I have never seen or heard of. In a little bottle I saw HEAVEN.

The daily makeup brush cleaner is one of the easiest products to use: you just spay once on every brush and then you clean the makeup off the brush with a towel or some toilet paper.