I was on the search for an urban decay eyeshadow palette and of course a vegan option. So I typed exactly that and somehow stumbled upon the naked urban decay eyeshadow palette. I purchased it without looking at the ingredients as it was categorised in the vegan section. I was super excited when it had arrived and of course opened it up right away. After I had opened it I then randomly decided to take a look at the ingredients as I do with quite a few products, and that’s when I was in a bit of a shock! It Wasn’t Vegan! A few shades inside the palette contain animal derived…
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Best face primer for dry skin- Say bye to dry!
Have you tried even the most bestest foundations in history but still end up with a flakey or patchy skin somewhere. Well that could be down to not wearing the correct primer for your skin type. If you have dry skin you need to look out for hydrating or moisturizing formulas. And that’s why I’m here to show you some examples of the best face primer for dry skin that surely will tame that thirsty skin of yours! Primers formulated with aloe vera, Shea butter, or hyaluronic acid are usually ideal ingredients for dry skins. Either water based or oil based work well with dry skin, unlike oily skin which…
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Elf wow brow gel review – Is it worth it?
If you’d like to know if this affordable product actually works then I suggest you continue reading this elf wow brow gel review to find out if this affordable product is worth buying, as I go through my favourite aspects as well as any features I didn’t like. Elf is an awesome brand, it offers a range of products, all at an affordable price and of great quality too! What more could you want from a brand! I typically choose to use pencils for shading my brows as I feel more in control, they also have decent pigmentation too. But gels are my second favourite especially when I’m in a…
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Charlotte Tilbury airbrush foundation- Honest opinion
I am more of a light to medium coverage fan due to the heavy feeling that full coverage products often leave but as I was drawn to the Charlotte tilbury airbrush foundation after reading it’s description, I thought I might as well give it a go. So I ended up purchasing it and recorded my favourite aspects as well as anything I wasn’t too keen on. Here goes! Shade selection One thing that I like about this foundation is that it has a great range with over 40 shades, I think around 44 shades to be precise. What’s even more cool is the inclusion of all undertones, cool, warm and…
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What is the best face primer for oily skin?
You could have gone through a dozen primers trying to get that shine under control, and no we don’t mean glow, we are talking about grease. So it’s only natural to question, What is the best face primer for oily skin? And I’m glad you asked, because below are some awesome examples of products made just for the oily skin peeps! Primers are usually applied in between skin preparation and makeup application, so basically after you have prepped your skin but just before applying foundation. Primers are quite important but it’s easy to assume that they are of no use when they aren’t achieving what you are after. But there’s…
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E.l.f volumizing mascara- honest opinion!
I made the decision to purchase the e.l.f volumizing mascara a while back, when I originally went to grab myself the elf satin eyeliner pencil. And if you are familiar with elf you’ll know they are a great example of an affordable makeup brand. Not only that, they are vegan and cruelty-free too! This also means I’m more likely to go on a spending spree. Teeheehee! Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links which means that I may earn commission if click and make a purchase but no additional cost to you. Quick overview: Pros Waterproof Does add volume to some extent Easy to apply Removable with makeup remover Quick…
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Best water resistant mascara-you must check out!
Finding the best water resistant mascara doesn’t seem to be hard but when you add vegan or cruelty-free to the list as well as other features then that can be tricky as well as time-consuming. So for that reason I’ve rounded up a bunch of vegan examples which I suggest you check out! A good water resistant mascara is the one that stays put through thick and thin, okay maybe not that hard but you can understand. It shouldn’t flake easily nor clump. Let’s start! Too faced better than sex mascara The too faced better than sex mascara which is America’s number 1 selling prestige mascara is now available in…
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B makeup brush cleaner-review
I purchased the b makeup brush cleaner after I spotted how cheap it was. At around £2.99/$4.09, it’s a great price but actually how much is in there you ask? Well around 75ml. Probably less than the usual amount but still affordable. This particular makeup brush cleaner is an anti bacterial too, so whilst I’m busy cleaning, it’s good to know that the formula is also at work. Quick overview: Pros Nice fragrance Leaves bristles soft Affordable Cleans and kills bacteria Cons Runs out quick Requires a few sprays to get rid of tougher pigments Description B beauty claim this makeup brush cleaner is a ‘quick drying spray’ which cleanses,…
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Too faced love light highlighter-Review
The too faced love light highlighter, from reading the description seems like a product like no other and on top of that, the cool packaging, this all made me really desperate to go and grab my own. And grab it, I did. I wasn’t able to purchase all the highlights due to the price and availability but at least I got one. So here is my too faced love light highlighter review! Quick overview: Pros Attractive packaging/design Soft and silky feel Good pigmentation Cons Some fallout Continue reading to find out my favourite aspects about this product. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links which means that I may earn…
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What is the best primer for combination skin?
I didn’t use to take primers seriously in my makeup routines. I thought they were one of those unnecessary extras. But this all changed, when one day I decided to give them a try due to my curiosity yelling to be let out. And you know what I’m glad I listened! Though at first none of the products seemed to do any better, unbeknown to me that different skin types require different products. But this led me to question what is the best primer for combination skin? And I’m pleased I asked this question as now I can enjoy long-lasting makeup that’s actually catered towards my skin type. Trust me…
