Loreal "Super Liner Carbon Gloss"

Girls- I don't know about you, but me and liquid line DO NOT get on. 


I have never really nailed the art of applying liquid liner, the steady hand, the precision of drawing a straight line on my eyelid, without flinching, or having the patience to let it dry therefore having it smudged when i blink.


However, I have found myself a product which means most of the above doesn't have to apply......

This is the Loreal "Super Liner Carbon Gloss" in the shade Carbon Black. I bought this in Boots for £6.49 (Boots often have special offers on Loreal such as double points, 3 for 2 etc, so more than likely got it in an offer) HERE is the link.


This is the most easiest liquid liner I have used. The best way to describe it is that its like a felt tip. When using it you feel like you are in control of the application and glides on so smoothly and easily. This means you can easily also create different looks (flick, cat eye etc)


The colour is a lovely bold black and it lasts all day. I find with most liquid eyeliners they fade really easily, and can look grey on the eye but I haven't had this problem with this one.


The downside I think it is rather pricey for what you get (if you purchase not on an offer). For £6.49 for a tiny tube of product! (i tried to look for the amount but its not stated on the packaging) However, for me its not so bad as I only really wear it out at night so can last me a good few months. 


Any recommendations for others similar?

Lucy Grace xoxo

MAC- Bronzing Powder

Hello Beauties,

Hope you have all had a lovely weekend. Happy Mothers Day to all my lovely readers that are yummy mummy's!

I am quite sceptical when it comes to using and trying bronzers. I have a very pale + pink based skin tone.  In the past, when I wasn't quite make up savvy, I have used bronzers which have made me look either dirty/muddy, an oompa loompa or a straight up chav.

However I have learnt over time, finally, that less is more.

The bronzer I am currently using at the moment is "MAC Bronzing Powder" on the colour Matte Bronze. You get 10g of product for £18.50 which you can purchase from here 

I'm gonna start with the obvious. THE PRICE. Like wow. I know your all thinking corrr nearly £20 for a bronzer! However, I can easily say that this bronzer has lasted me at least 4 months. When you think of the cost spread out like that its actually not to bad, and I have only just hit pan (as in the picture below).

What I like most about this product is that it is buildable. You can use a really light hand for a barely there contour, but can add and add if you want a full on glow so its a versatile product. I really like the colour of Matte Bronze and seems perfect for my light skin tone. I have used Golden before, but found it very orange on my skin, and didn't look very natural. Also Golden has shimmer in it, which I didn't personally like on myself which is why I preferred the more matte natural shade. 

The packaging is the standard MAC powder packaging, a compact with a mirror. However there is no sponge applicator compartment (not that I use them anyway!)

All in all I really like this bronzer, yes the price is scary but A. its MAC and B. it lasts forever.

Can you recommend any other bronzers to try?

Lucy Grace 

xoxo

The Body Shop - Camomile Gentle Eye Make Up Remover Review

Hey Beauties,


I don't know about you, but I have a love/hate relationship with eye make up removers. Yeah they do the job, by taking off your eye make up, but 9 times out of 10 I am left with really sore, red eyes. I find most can be quite harsh on my eye area, especially if its not a formula which is taking off your make up easily which means you are rubbing away at your eyes!


However, I have recently been using a product which I haven't been having these problems with....

This is the "Camomile Gentle Eye Make Up Remover" from The Body Shop . I bought this just after Christmas, in their sale and got a 60ml bottle for £3 which you can still get here. The 250ml bottle retails for £8.00.


Now if you order the 60ml bottle it looks TINY! However I would say its lasted me a good 3 months. This is a fantastic product and I have no complaints whatsoever. I don't get redness, my eyes don't feel sore after using, and my make up comes off so easily. I generally pour a tiny bit onto a cotton pad, press it gently on my eye for a few seconds, then wipe. 


This is the first eye make up remover I have come across which hasn't given me discomfort and I will generally purchase again.


Any recommendations for others or have you used this one? Please comment below....

Lucy Grace xoxo

Blink + Go Long Lasting Black Mascara Review

Hello Missys,

Today I am going to review for you the Blink + Go "Long Lasting Black Mascara"

 I received this mascara in one of my monthly Glossybox's last year. This mascara claims to "Longer, thicker, sexier… give your natural lashes a stunning, flake-free, waterproof boost".


I would totally agree wit this statement. The normal mascaras I go for, are typically volumising with big wands, such as Benefit Bad Gal Lash or Dior Show. So when I saw this in my box, I wasn't too keen.


Never judge a book by its cover!


I am really enjoying using this mascara. Is there anything it can't do?! It separates my lashes, lengthens them and gives a generous coat without being to flakey or clumping. I just adore the definition it gives to my lashes, which I've never really had from a mascara before. It only needs a couple of coats. However if you do tend to go mascara crazy (which I often do), it wont give you that awful, spider eye clumpy mess (which is such a pain to 
undo!).


The mascara retails for £12.95 and can be purchased from : http://shop.nouveaubeautygroup.com/blink-go-mascara-single/ . It is more a high end price for a mascara (even though drugstore brand Loreal sells mascaras for around £10) and I would definitely re purchase for such a high quality product. 


The only slight and I mean slight downside is, it is slightly waterproof, so when it comes to taking it off, it takes a bit more effort than usual. But at least you know it will last all day! 

I havent tried any other Blink + Go products. Have you?

Lucy Grace xoxo

17 Photo Flawless Skin Primer Review

I have a bit of a confession to make. I am a bit of a make up snob and will spend my money on high end + top brand bits. I somehow had it in my head that buying drug store products weren't as good quality or wouldn't last as long. But recently I've started to become less of a snob and all because of one little product....

This is the "Photo Flawless Skin Primer" from the 17 range in Boots. I bought it in my local store for £4.99 (which gives you 15ml of product). I absolutely ADORE this product. I have used many a primer: Mac Prep + Prime, Chanel, Too Faced but this comes out on top. 

It has a clear, gel like consistency which is easy to blend on the face and leaves your face with a soft, smooth + even finish. It leaves a perfect base for foundation. It doesn't sit heavy on the skin and dries matt. I found that my foundation glided on so easily on top (I currently uses Chanel Mat Lumiere), and gave such an even smooth finish with the foundation applied on top.

This lasts ALL DAY. I get quite an oily t-zone which most primers cannot defeat. However, in the day, when i went to feel my t-zone there was hardly any oil/shine and it still felt matt. It also makes my foundation last all day. So many times I have come home from work, thinking what the hell do i look like. But this has really helped my make up last which I have never had success in at all.

I only have one downfall, which is the size of the tube (so petty I know). I feel like I will use this up quite quickly, so wish it came in a larger size tube. I have been using this a couple of weeks now, so depending on how long the tube lasts will depend on whether its worth the fiver each time. However I will be repurchasing for now....

Have you used this? What did you think?

Lucy Grace xoxo