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I just ordered 2 sets of Real Techniques brushes on iHerb - and some herbal teas and interesting soaps
Can't wait to get them! I ordered the "On Location" and "Your Eyes/Enhanced Starter Kit"
They have good prices on EcoTools too - ordered a pumice stone0 -
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Thanks so much going to give it a try! and for the real techniques brushes i cant wait for that review being dying to try them the last few weeks.
Has anyone used BH cosmetics or costal sents brushes? Any good?
I have seen a few tutorials with BH eyeshadow pallets on Reddit. They seem really pigmented and very blendable so I'm gonna be buying the 88 colour tropical pallet next pay day. They are fairly cheap for the size of them too so worth a shot I think. £21 for a pallet that size is very reasonable. I'll let ya know how I get on with it 0 -
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Yeah i ahve the 120 eyeshadow pallette 2nd edition i think, and its great for playing around and trying out new looks!! its hit and miss on some but deffantly worth the price! Think i'll give the brushes a try in the next week or two deffantly let you know how it goes:)Tiddlypeeps wrote: »I have seen a few tutorials with BH eyeshadow pallets on Reddit. They seem really pigmented and very blendable so I'm gonna be buying the 88 colour tropical pallet next pay day. They are fairly cheap for the size of them too so worth a shot I think. £21 for a pallet that size is very reasonable. I'll let ya know how I get on with it
Oh and the person talking about ravashing theres a dupe Revlon - Smoked peach:)0 -
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Oh anyone got any good countouring and highlights i could get in my local chemist or anything dont want to spend too much!?
So I reckon Catrice would be your best bet. For contouring depending on your colouring they have three eyeshadows that are matte and can be used as contouring products. They are all grey/brown toned so good for contouring. Grey's Philosophy, Starlight Espresso or Go Charlie Brown. You might need to mix them together to get the right colour though.
They also do a blush in Toffee Fairy that I know very pale girls can use as a contour.
For Highlighting they do a Prime and Fine Highlighting Powder that is beautiful and I know SmokeyEyes has reviewed on her blog. They also do an Intensif´eye Wet & Dry Shadow in Vanilla Sky Ride and a regular shadow Opps Nude Did It Again, that are beautiful and can be used as a highlight.
I hope this helps Also just to note I dont work for Catrice or anything. I just think they are an awesome cheap brand with some great products 
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Breaking out quite a bit lately so I decided to invest in a concealer. Wasn't sure what was good, had used Rimmel's Hide the Blemish and didn't like it so I knew I wanted to avoid sticks. Picked up Catrice's 'Camouflage Cream' - love it! Nice texture, covers well and matches my skin and make-up perfectly! Delighted 0
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Being buying NYC nail varnishes and lipsticks lately! You'd swear i worked for the company the way i go on about it to people! The lipsticks are great colour pay off is brill and there just 2.29-2.99! Nail Varnishes are 1.29 and i will admit there a bit watery and some are a little sheer until the second coat after that they are amazing! Color selection is great so many colors bright and toned down! Defiantly recommend
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I bought Rimmel scandaleyes waterproof kohl kajal (Or whatever it is, the black eyeliner pencil!!) and wow I must say Im really impressed! I had been using the Urban decay glide on pencil in perversion and I can honestly say that I dont see any difference bar the price! Scandeleyes is as soft, creamy, pigmented, everything as the urban decay version but for so much cheaper! Definitely going to try out a few of the other shades now
Also just on the subject, is there any tips for pairing these pencils? I just used a normal topper for my urban decay but its so soft that Im cracking it by pairing it? If that makes sense..
Also, I won a Khroma beauty Kim Kardazzle palette a few months ago and just used it for the first time this week, also pleasantly surprised The blush is beautiful, so rich and pink The shadows and the bronzer are all so pigmented too, no duds whatsoever, certainly scope for creating a smokey eye! Only thing I dont like so much is the highlighter, but I dont really like powder highlighters anyway.. I prefer the full glow haha!
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Well my Illamasqua Rich Liquid Foundation in 135 arrived yesterday*, and I'm delighted with it, especially at 23.90e compared to MAC or Estee Lauder prices.
It's probably the best full coverage foundation I've used; with ELDW and MAC I had to apply two layers to cover acne scarring but I only needed one layer of this and didn't need to use much concealer. With Benefit The Porefessional primer and touch-ups with Catrice powder it's lasted me 10 hours so far, and in warm weather too. The shade is perfect for me too; the Illamasqua website gives handy descriptions of each shade so you know exactly what you're getting.
The only thing is that you definitely need to have well-exfoliated and moisturised skin and a decent primer, as it does tend to highlight dry patches. But overall I'm happy with it, and I'll definitely repurchase.
*Kudos to Debenhams delivery, I ordered this on Tuesday evening and it arrived on Friday morning.0 -
Being buying NYC nail varnishes and lipsticks lately! You'd swear i worked for the company the way i go on about it to people! The lipsticks are great colour pay off is brill and there just 2.29-2.99! Nail Varnishes are 1.29 and i will admit there a bit watery and some are a little sheer until the second coat after that they are amazing! Color selection is great so many colors bright and toned down! Defiantly recommend
i have been buying so many of their nail polishes they are the perfect ones for summer and dont chip for days and their like 1.990 -
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The beauty part of my birthday pressies
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
Smashbox Photo Op Eye Brightening Mascara
MAC Paint Pot in "Painterly"
Sally Hansen Salon Manicure in "Naked Ambition" (210)
Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer in "Celestial"
MAC 217 brush
Maybelline Color Tattoo in "Taupe"
Maybelline eyeshadow in "Beige Nude"
Rimmel Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder in "Transparent"
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nursemar88 wrote: »Some bits I got today. Some for me and some for the kit. Pretty much all new products to me bar the shampoo and conditioner. Any thoughts on the Fit Me range?
I went to boots with the intention of buying me the Fit Me foundation, but changed my mind once I tested it on my hand.
Straight away the lightest colour was too dark for me and quite orange. I'm not very pale, I usually go for the 2nd or 3rd palest colour.
I also didn't like the consistency on my hand. It didn't blend into my skin very well at all, and rather just stained the area I had applied it to. I was not very impressed and opted for the Revlon Nearly Naked instead.
That's the only encounter I've had with the range though. From reading and watching reviews I've heard a few people mention that you really have to learn how to work with it to get the true benefits, and then you'll love it. 0 -
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