Jemma Kidd Eye Wardrobe Quartet in Metallica

Jemma Kidd Eye Wardrobe Quartet

Metallica

£2.99

Fragrance Direct

As your probably aware Jemma Kidd's make up empire has recently gone into administration, in my eyes it's a huge shame as her make up line has some gems to be found.

But it does mean that discount beauty websites such as Fragrance Direct or Cheap Smells are selling her line for extremely low prices.

This Eyeshadow Palette was originally £24.00 and I snapped it up for only £2.99!

On the Fragrance Direct site there are still plenty of bargains going for this range .

The packaging is basic but chic. 

Black and matte is always good in my book.

The compact is also very sturdy so won't just open on it's own in your make up bag.

In all honesty when I ordered this off the website I thought the shades were powder based and when I received it I was a little disappointed at the cream formula but I needn't have been.

They apply smoothly and are well pigmented. 

With a good primer they last well too, I'm not sure about on oily lids though as being a cream based product they may slip a bit.

I also love the name of the palette...may make me slightly biased but who can resist a bit of old school rock

In the palette you get a complete look with a highlight, lid and crease shade

All in one place...perfect

The colours are perfect for an everyday look

The above swatches are just one swipe over the shadows and you can see how pigmented they are.

Overall I am very impressed and would definitely recommend picking this up whilst you can and maybe try a few other bits from the Jemma Kidd line too.

Happy New Year everyone!

Hope you all had a great one

Love

Belle

xoxo

Stila Seeing Stars Smudge Stick Set

Stila Smudge Stick Set

£16.66 Boots

Such a bargain! I love Boots for the Christmas sales as all of the make up gift sets from Christmas come down in price

This year my local store actually stocked some Stila, Too Faced and Philosophy products. Normally their pretty poor on the premium make up front.

I'm now regretting not picking up some more Philosophy beauty bargains but in all honesty I have enough shower gel to last me through the year and some.

Considering one of the Stila Smudge sticks alone are £13 paying £16.66 for five full sized is brilliant.

I would most definitely pick up a set of these beauties if your local Boots still has stock available, I know their out of stock online but it's worth a try.

The 'sticks' are like a wind up eyeliner in design, in all honesty I was expecting a thicker nib so as to use it like an eyeshadow but the thin nib allows the product to be used as both an eyeliner and an eyeshadow so it's versatile.

I like how each different smudge stick's casing is the colour of the product it houses.

I get so frustrated when I'm looking for something amongst many other bits and bobs and can't easily distinguish what each thing is.

The glitter in the packaging makes it pretty as well which is a bonus if you display your make up at all.

(L-R)

Moray~Golden Olive Shimmer

Stargazer~Black with Gold and Silver Pearl

Angelfish~Metallic Pewter

Tetra~ Deep Shimmery Purple

Oscarfish~Warm Brown with Gold Pearl (Limited Edition)

In my opinion there aren't any dud colours in this set. 

My two favourites are Angelfish and Tetra.

The darker colours can be used to create a smouldering smokey eye and Angelfish can be used to highlight on the lid and brighten used in the waterline.

The formula is quite soft and blendable, they are long lasting and waterproof too so should last all day, or night.

Love

Belle

xoxo

Sparkles and Happiness

On the 27th December my gorgeous boyfriend proposed 

I couldn't be any happier right now

Myself and my family have had a year from hell and this has made it so much better

We've been together five years now and are thinking about having a Spring 2015 wedding

I'm so excited and haven't stopped smiling 

Hope everyone had a great Christmas 

Love

Belle

xoxo

Benefit 'Hoola' Bronzer



Hoola Bronzer

Benefit

£23.50

I've been contemplating buying the Benefit Hoola Bronzer for so long. It's perfect for a shimmer free, subtle bronzed look.

But I always seemed to put off purchasing.

I've had Nars Laguna in my collection for a while now but find it makes me look very orange and a bit oompa loompa ish

Maybe I have quite a heavy hand when it comes to application!

As usual the Benefit packaging is lovely

Al though the fact it's in a cardboard casing is slightly ngative as this takes a beating in my make up bag and ends up looking tatty very quickly

A fate that most of my Benefit boxes have met.

Hoola is one of benefits top selling products and I cans ee why.

It's a universally flattering shade which works well on almost everyone.

As someone that doesn't tan it gives me just the right amount of colour to look sunkissed but not tangoed.

As you can see from the above swatch it's pigmented well and has a great colour

also no shimmer which is good if your using it all over as no one wants to look like a disco ball...

I recently heard from my local Benefit MUA that Benefit are releasing cream blushers in the new year...how exciting!

Have you purchased the infamous Hoola?

Merry Christmas!

Love

Belle

xoxo

Soap and Glory Whipped Clean Shower Butter

Soap and Glory

Whipped Clean Shower Butter

£8.00

Surprise surprise another Soap and Glory purchase

What can I say pretty packaging and yummy scents are my weakness

Could be worse!

This product is a combined body wash and butter

It's not hugely foaming as a body wash but it does clean well and smells amazing

Rather sweet but a yummy kind of sweet

It does however leave my skin so soft which is down to the cocoa and shea butters

Having both qualities in one product is amazing as on workday mornings I leave myself minimal time to get ready and maximum time in bed 

The scent as I said is on the smooth side but in a good way, a mixture of vanilla and almond

On mornings where I don't fancy something citrusy and zingy to wake me up this is perfect

Makes me hungry for sweet stuff though!

Have you tried the Soap and Glory Whipped Clean?

Love 

Belle 

xoxo