Date Night

I decided to create this look as I think it is very versatile; as it can be used for many different occasions such as proms or dates. This is what I chose to use it for as I was heading out anyway!

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In order to create this look, I decided to stick to one palette- 

Revolution Palette 2016 Collection   

I love this palette so much because of how many colours it contains, and the fact you can create so many different looks with the palette. The colours that I have had the chance to use have been both pigmented and blendable, which I love because the palette is such a reasonable price for the size of the palette.

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EYES !

I used a couple of different brown shades and then a rose gold shade to create my look. I love a brown smokey eye with a rose gold tone added to it. I personally think it can suite anyone and looks stunning on all skin tones.

*Crease-

- SHADE 1- I used this as my transition shade because I thought it was a suitable brown; as it was pale and matte

-SHADE 2- this was then used to add bit more depth to my crease

-SHADE 3- as this was a darker shade I used it on my crease and then blended it up; in order to create the smokey look

*Lid-

- SHADE 3- this was used in the very outer-corner to add depth to the smokey eye

-SHADE 4- I used this on the inner corner of my lid; the rose gold shade really added an extra element to the eye, I feel like it made the eye look more complete

*Lower Lash-

-SHADE 4- this was used all the way across my lash line

-SHADE 3- this was used on the very outer corner of my lash line

*Eyeliner-

-RIMMEL EYELINER (waterline)- nude

-RIMMEL EYELINER (wing)- scandal eyes black

*Tear Duct-

-MAC PIGMENT- white

-MAC PIGMENT- kitschmas

*Mascara-

-MAYBELLINE- great lash blackest black

-RIMMEL KATE- black

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Completed eye look- 

I thoroughly enjoyed creating this look because I think once completed it really made my eyes pop. Also the fact that it can be worn by basically everyone makes it the perfect smokey eye. 

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FACE!

-BENEFIT - the porefessinal

-LAURA MERCIER- foundation primer

- MAC- charged water skin hydrating mist

- L'OREAL FOUNDATION- infallible 24H (natural rose)

-RIMMEL CONCEALER- wake me up (classic beige)

-L'OREAL POWDER- true match (golden beige)

-ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS- brow definer (chocolate)

-ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS- pro pencil (base 1)

-MISS SPORTY- clear mascara

-TOPSHOP EYE BRIGHTENER- moonlight

-TOO FACED BRONZER/BLUSH - rachael + ross 

-CHARLOTTE TILBURY HIGHLIGHTER- bar of gold

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LIPS!

I wore a nude with this look because I was going for a meal and so didn't want it to be noticeable when my lipstick comes off

The lipstick I chose to use was a Charlotte Tilbury shade in Penelope Pink

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I hope you enjoyed this look, and love creating it as much as I did, and can find many different uses for it too.

Ellie 

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Too Faced Sugar Pop Palette Tutorial

Recently I have been loving the Too Faced Sugar Pop Palette. However I have only used certain colours in certain looks. So today I decided to use the whole palette to create a vibrant eye.

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Lets get straight into it!

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EYES !

*Crease-

-Malted Milk Ball (1st colour)

-Blackberry (2nd colour)

-Sugared Violet (3rd colour)

*Outer-Corner of Lid- 

-Strawberry Ice

*Inner-Corner of Lid-

-Macaron

*Centre of Lid-

-Peach Fuzz

*Lower-Lash Line (outer-corner)-

-Blue Raspberry

*Lower-Lash Line (inner-corner)-

-Bubblegum

*Brow Bone-

-Rock Candy

*Eyeliner-
-RIMMEL EYELINER (waterline)- nude
-RIMMEL EYELINER (wing)- scandaleyes black

*Tear Duct-
-MAC PIGMENT- white
-MAC PIGMENT- kitschmas

*Mascara-
-MAYBELLINE- great lash blackest black
-RIMMEL KATE- black

This is the finished eye look-

I thoroughly enjoyed creating this eye look. Primarily because I really didn't know what to expect because the colours are a lot brighter than the usual shadows I tend to use. With that said I think it came out rather good, all of the shadows were well pigmented and lendable. Which meant the finished look was a bright smokey eye, well blended and well pigmented.

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FACE !

-BENEFIT - the porefessinal

-L'OREAL- infallible mattifying base

- MAC- charged water skin hydrating mist

- L'OREAL FOUNDATION- infallible 24H (natural rose)

-STILA FOUNDATION- (not 100% on shade)

-RIMMEL CONCEALER- wake me up (classic beige)

-L'OREAL POWDER- true match (golden beige)

-ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS- brow definer (chocolate)

-ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS- pro pencil (base 1)

-MISS SPORTY- clear mascara

-TOPSHOP EYE BRIGHTENER- moonlight

-TOPSHOP BRONZER- mohawke

-TOO FACED BRONZER/BLUSH - carrie + big

-TOPSHOP BLUSHER- dream phone

-TOPSHOP HIGHLIGHTER- sunbeam

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LIPS !

-TOPSHOP- macaroon

Completed Look- 

This look has definitely taught me that brighter colours aren't as scary as you think, and that they can create just as much of an impact than a brown smokey eye; if not more. I will definitely be using brighter colours in my everyday makeup routine.

I hope you enjoyed this post, and have managed to think of ways in which you can use your brightest colours to create a dramatic smokey eye !

Ellie

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Birchbox May 2016

This was my first BIRCHBOX I have ever received!

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I LOVED IT!

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For starters the packaging is beautiful, not only is the box printed with a bright design; but it also has a small, cute draw string bag which contains all of the treats. 

Also included in the box is a leaflet explaining all of the products you've got; which is good because it means we get to know a little bit about the products we are going to be using!

The leaflet also includes a variety of products that you can find on the actual website. As well as a section about competitions that they are holding at the moment. 

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Treats I found inside !

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-KUESHI- foot care cream

 

I haven't had a chance to try this product yet.

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- VASANTI- brighten up exfoliating cleanser

I tried this product for the first time today, and for my first try, I throughly enjoyed it. I immediately felt a difference in my skin. It felt smoother and tighter, which is definitely what I need for my skin.

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-PK PREP- polishing balm

I haven't had a chance to try this yet, but I am however very excited to see if it helps with the frizziness of my hair.

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-STAINIAC- tint for cheeks and lips

 

I haven't had a chance to try this product properly, so instead I did a small swatch on my wrist. It wasn't too pigmented, but with that said the durability on the skin was very high. Even after the shower it was still visible.

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-JELLY PONG PONG- glow getter luminizer gel 

I haven't had a chance to try this product properly, so instead I did a small swatch on my wrist. It was very blendable and had a lovely healthy looking glow to it; meaning it can be use for a more subtle highlight.

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-SPECTRUM- wonder sponge

I haven't had a chance to use this product yet! However I did want to mention that you had the choice between a purple sponge, a pink sponge, or a surprise. I think this is a really lovely touch because it makes it more personal. I opted for the surprise option.

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-SARAH CHAPMAN- sos sticker

I haven't had a chance to try this product yet.

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Once all of these products have been tried for the rest of this month, I will be writing a blogpost; reviewing all of the items, and letting you know if I am purchasing any of them in full-size.

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I hope you enjoyed this post, and maybe considered getting your very own BIRCHBOX !

Ellie 

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