Beauty from Tesco: BD Trade Secrets - Radiant Bronze Dream Shimmer Highlighter

A lot of us, myself included, seem to forget that we don't have to go to drug stores or department stores to find make-up... our local supermarkets offer a surprisingly good range of products! Today I'm going to talk about an absolute gem of an item that is sold at Tesco in the BD Trade Secrets range.  Read on to hear more...

Elemental Beauty: Foundation and Illuminator

If, like me, you often worry about the ingredients in your make-up that you're putting on your face everyday, then I would recommend trying some natural, mineral make-up. The advantage is that you're using a purer product, free from chemicals which performs just as well, if not better, than the drugstore equivalents. Elemental Beauty is a UK company that produces handmade mineral cosmetics with the added benefits of being cruelty-free, vegan, Halal and Kosher... perfect for everyone! I've recently been trying out one of their foundations and one of their illuminators... Read on to hear all about my experience.

PHB All In One Natural Mascara

This year I discovered PHB Ethical Beauty and absolutely fell in love with their skincare. As a make-up junkie, I couldn't wait to give their cosmetics a go and, with my holiday fast approaching, their water-resistant, award-winning, All-In-One Natural Mascara looked like the perfect match for me.

Read on to hear all about my experience trying it out...

Fearne: From Dusk 'Til Dawn Eyes

Today, I wanted to share with you a little gem of a palette that I have in my make-up collection. Some of you may recall that Fearne Cotton launched a make-up range with Boots. Although I'm often a bit cynical when it comes to celebrity and cosmetics collaborations, I'm a huge fan of Fearne and, when I saw this palette, I just couldn't resist. Read on to see lots of pictures and hear about my feelings on the palette...

ARTDECO Celebration Iconic Collection: The Make-Up Base

ARTDECO is a German make-up brand that I've been keen to try for a long time now. Although still relatively new to the UK, ARTDECO are rapidly becoming more popular and I find myself admiring their range on a regular basis. With the launch of their Celebration Iconic Collection I decided it was about time I treated myself to see exactly what all the fuss was about... and, boy, do I get it now! 

Read on to hear all about the collection and my experience with 'The Make-Up Base'. 

Accessorize 'Paradise' Eyeshadow Palette

After falling head-over-heels in love with the Accessorize 'Exposed' palette, I couldn't wait to get my hands on another from their range. After the gorgeous neutral shades in 'Exposed', I decided to try out some brighter colours for the summer and the 'Paradise' palette gives the perfect combination of both pastels and brighter, more metallic shades. 

Read on to see plenty of swatches and examples of how I've been wearing these colours on the lids...

June Beauty Favourites

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Summer Lip Colours

With the summer fast approaching it's time to switch up those deep berry lips to brighter and lighter alternatives. Here are 5 lipsticks from my collection that I've been reaching for the most during these sunnier days...

Joan Collins: Lash Growth Treatment

Like so many of us, I pile on the mascara to darken and lengthen my lashes, but I always envy those lucky people who have naturally long eyelashes. As a teenager, I tried countless 'tips and tricks' that claimed to boost your lash growth to no avail and eventually came to terms with the fact that I'd always need a helping hand from mascara or falsies to get those luscious, long lashes. However, the Joan Collins beauty range, 'Timeless Beauty', includes a lash growth treatment which claims to give visible results in 30 days of use. Could I have finally found a solution? Read on to hear all about my experience with this product and my thoughts...

Oxygenetix: Oxygenating Foundation

When it comes to foundation I want a long-lasting, full coverage product that won't look cakey and won't give me break outs. Unfortunately, I've spent years trying countless different options and have never got the desired finish... until now, that is. I know that a lot of women struggle to find their perfect match when it comes to foundation, so I wanted to take the time to introduce you to 'Oxygenetix' - a foundation originally used to help help and conceal skin after cosmetic surgeries and treatments, but is now used worldwide by make-up artists, particularly on film sets when they need a long-lasting cover. When I first heard of it, I thought it sounded too good to be true, but amazingly it surpassed by expectations massively. 

Read on to hear about my experience...

Stila All Over Shimmer Duo: Kitten

Stila is a brand that I've heard so many great things about, yet have never tried myself. I decided it was time to see what the fuss was about and purchased my first Stila product - an all over shimmer duo which includes the infamous 'Kitten'. Read on to hear my thoughts...

Beauty Haul No1 | Drugstore Make-up!

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theBalm Translucent Powder and Lipstick

I love discovering new brands and I've been itching to try some products from 'theBalm' ever since seeing their adorable, vintage-style packaging! I needed a new powder and fancied a new lip colour, so it was the perfect opportunity to see what the 'theBalm' is made of. Read on to see my thoughts on the 'Sexy Mama Anti-Shine Translucent Powder' and 'theBalm Girls Lipstick in Ima Goodkisser'...

W7 In the Night Eyeshadow Palette

I recently fell in love with the W7 'In the Buff: Lightly Toasted' palette and was desperate to try another one of their palettes. Whereas the 'In the Buff' palette is full of neutrals for every day looks, the 'In the Night' palette has gorgeous smokey shades including purples, reds and greys which are perfect for a special occasion. Read on to see swatches, eye looks and my thoughts on this palette! 

Tips for using Gel Eyeliner

As someone who wears liquid eyeliner on a daily basis I was so excited to try an alternative that would last longer and give a more intense colour - gel eyeliner. Over the past year and a half I've experimented with gel liners from many different brands and along the way I've definitely learned a few tips and tricks which would help any beginner get to grips with gel eyeliner. Read on to hear more...

Barry M Beauty Haul

Barry M is one of my favourite nail polish brands, but I'd never actually tried any of their make-up. I recently found out that the brand is cruelty-free and this, combined with seeing their beautiful palettes, made me decide it was about time to try their cosmetics. Read on to hear reviews about the recent pieces I picked up! 

Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain

When it comes to lip products, "moisture" and "stain" are two words you wouldn't think to find together. I am a huge fan of lip stains, but they can be so drying - they always require a balm or a gloss to keep you comfortable. Revlon came up with a product that is supposed to be a moisturising stain - so I was keen to give it a try. Read on to hear my thoughts about it!

MUA Makeup Haul

MUA has always held a special place in my heart because it was one of the brands that I bought from when I first started using make-up. As a teenager without much money to spend, I used to be obsessed with their £1 range. I've grown a lot since then and tried so many different brands, but I still always return to MUA when I want some affordable goodies! 

I recently treated myself to a few bits and pieces, so wanted to share them with you. Read on to see what I bought! 

W7 In the Buff: Lightly Toasted Palette

Every make-up lover needs a classic neutrals palette for everyday make-up. I've had my eye on the Naked palettes for the longest time, but as a student I really can't justify paying out that much! I was so happy when I saw that W7 came out with the gorgeous 'Lightly Toasted' palette which looks like a dupe for Naked 1. I've had so much fun using this over the past couple of weeks and so it's time to share this palette with you! Read on to find out more...

Tropic: Active Mineral Foundation

The hunt for the perfect foundation is something too many of us are familiar with! I've always struggled to find a product that gives me full coverage that actually lasts - but I think I've finally found my match with Tropic's 'Active Mineral Foundation'. Tropic is a company that has been on a fantastic journey; starting from a market stall, it is now the fastest growing social-selling company in the UK with a multi-award winning range of products and a partnership with Sir Alan Sugar himself! 

Read on to hear more about the company and my experience with this foundation!