Mini Elf Haul | Eyes Lips & Face

♥ Mini ELF Cosmetics Haul ♥ 

Hi everyone! The other week I purchased some ELF products from http://eyeslipsface.co.uk. I have to admit, I have never really been a huge fan of ELF. I had purchased from here a couple of years ago and although it was extremely cheap, the quality was not great at all (I guess you get what you pay for!). After browsing the website last week, I noticed the choice of makeup seemed to have improved, the prices have also slightly increased which suggests to me that the quality has also improved. After careful consideration, I thought I would take my chances and purchase a few items.

Beauty Book £6.00 http://eyeslipsface.co.uk/en/restofworld/palettes/beauty-book/invt/87000

Dramatic Lash Kit £1.95 http://eyeslipsface.co.uk/search?q=dramatic+lash+kit&searchsubmit=Search

Blush Pink Passion £3.95 http://eyeslipsface.co.uk/en/restofworld/blush/blush/invt/83130

Nail Polish Set £4.50 http://eyeslipsface.co.uk/en/restofworld/nail-polish/nail-polish-set/invt/3800

Lipstick (Silver packaging) £1.95 http://eyeslipsface.co.uk/en/restofworld/lipstick/lipstick/invt/7700

Mineral Lipstick (Black packaging) £5.00 http://eyeslipsface.co.uk/en/restofworld/lipstick/mineral-lipstick/invt/6700

Lipsticks (in order) : Posh, Fearless, Sociable, Party Pink (Mineral) and Rich Raspberry (Mineral) 

I was pleasantly surprised with these lipsticks, especially the two mineral lipsticks. They all glide onto the lips so smoothly and they also smell quite nice as well. There is no shimmer to them, they are all completely matte. The only downside to the non-mineral lipsticks is the fact that they wipe off quite easily so you will find yourself reapplying all throughout the day.  I do think these lipsticks are great if you want to experiment with colours that you have not used before.

If you have never tried a red lip before, or perhaps you are unsure if a coral pink would suit you, I would definitely advise you to check out the ELF lipsticks as it's better to pay £1.95 rather than £15.00 for a particular colour you're unsure of. I absolutely love the mineral lipsticks, they are just as good as the drugstore lip products, I would definitely purchase some more.

Nail Polish Set (Beach Party)

I can only say good things about this nail polish set. All three of the colours are absolutely gorgeous. They also dry really quickly and glide onto the nails with so much ease.

My favourite is Flirty Fuscia purely because I love having bright pink nails. It's such a bright and pretty colour which really stands out. Below is 'Coral Dream' which is also a gorgeous colour. It's very summery and it is a colour which will go with absolutely anything you wear as it's quite neutral with a nice hint of a peachy colour.

I tend not to wear red nail varnish very often, only because it is extremely bold. However, I will definitely be using this nail varnish for nights out when I am either wearing a red dress or a nice black dress with a red lip. They are all lovely colours and similar to the mineral lipsticks, I will definitely be purchasing some more.

I also purchased the Beauty Book and the False Eyelashes. I will be testing both of these products out over the next couple of days and I will shortly be writing a review on them. So far so good with the ELF cosmetics, I am impressed.

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Mac Cosmetics | Haul

♥ MAC Cosmetics | Haul ♥ 

I couldn't resist buying some more Mac products. I will hold my hands up and admit 'I am a MAC addict'. The products I purchased were: Two Mac eye shadow's in Shroom and Handwritten, MAC Pro Longwear Blush Whole Lotta Love, MAC Eyelashes, MAC Moisturecover Concealer NW25, Two MAC Lipstick's in Angel and Ruby Woo.

The MAC Angel Lipstick is such a gorgeous colour. It's a very soft, baby pink shade which gives a really nice subtle shimmer to the lips. Its great for an every day makeup look as it is a very natural pinky nude colour which is perfect for that natural makeup look.

After swatching the Angel Lipstick, I realised that it is very similar to the Maybelline 112 Ambre Rose Lipstick when applied to the lips. If you are on a budget, I definitely would say that you could get away with using the Ambre Rose Lipstick and still have a very similar finish to the MAC Angel Lipstick. They are both baby pink and still provide that subtle shimmer to the lips.

Left MAC Angel £15.00

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl

Right Maybelline Ambre Rose £4.99

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maybeline-Color-Sensational-Ambre-Lipstick/dp/B00AU2BM3M

I was really excited to purchase MAC's Ruby Woo. I have never worn red lipstick before in my life, I usually tend to stick to more neutral pinks and nudes. However, after watching tutorials on YouTube I soon realised that this would be a great colour to have in my makeup collection for a nice bold evening makeup look. I am now looking forward to experimenting with this colour!

MAC Ruby Woo £15.00

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl

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Pills That Make Your Hair & Nails Grow Fast!

♥ Swanson, Hair, Skin and Nails Review ♥

So I'm not really one for taking tablets or any form of dietary supplements. Any that I have tried in the past, I have always taken for a week and then either forgotten about them or just decided I don't want to take them anymore. Swanson Hair Skin & Nails was recommended to me after constant complaining that my hair does not grow. I decided to by some online and give them a try to see if they would really work.

I casually opened the packaging and lid to have a little peak at what exactly I would be taking on a daily basis. To my horror they were mahoosive and a weird, funny looking colour. I instantly thought 'nope' I can't take these. After some gentle encouragement and persuasion, I decided to give them a go for at least a week as many people insisted that they can work pretty much straight away. You do not bite into these supplements, you simply swallow them as though you are taking a paracetamol (a very large one!)

After a week of taking them twice a day, I was so impressed. I could already notice a massive difference with my nails which went from being brittle and breaking easily to being stronger and also looking generally more healthy. I also noticed that my skin was beginning to look and feel a lot better. I soon decided that this is definitely a supplement I will continue to take.

After a month of taking the tablets, I also noticed that my hair felt and looked a lot more healthier. The tablet's literally do work wonders for your hair, skin and nails. I have now recommended this to a lot of people and everybody is amazed by how great it is and how it does really work.

Product Information

You can read over 200 reviews here: http://www.swansonvitamins.com/swanson-premium-hair-skin-nails-60-tabs

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YSL Touche Éclat | Review

♥ YSL Touche Éclat | Review ♥

Just over two months ago, I purchased the YSL Touche Eclat and the YSL False Lash Effect Mascara after reading great reviews for both products. I was looking for something which was light but effective in brightening up my eye area and the YSL Touche Eclat seemed to be the number one choice.  

I absolutely  love this product. It glides on so smoothly and blends effortlessly into the skin. It also has a light finish so you would never have to worry about your under eye looking 'cakey'. I also find that some hi-lighters / concealers can cause the 'reverse panda look' when taking a photo and using flash - I have never had that problem with this product. It simply provides a flawless and natural glow to the skin and is great to use in the day as well as for an evening make-up look.

This is without a doubt a product I would highly recommend and should be a part of every girl's make-up collection. It completely brightens up my face and provides that perfect finishing touch to my makeup look.                                                        ♥ A big thumbs up from me ♥

Hair Care | Virgin Coconut Oil

♥ Hair Care | Virgin Coconut Oil ♥

The health benefits of coconut oil include hair care, skin care, stress relief, cholesterol level maintenance, weight loss, boosted immune system, proper digestion and regulated metabolism. I must admit, I was uncertain how something connected with stress relief could do wonders for my hair. Nevertheless, I decided to try out this product regularly on my hair for one whole month to determine whether it was something I would continue to use.

After a month of using this on my hair every other day, I was addicted. It does come in a solid form, therefore it does require heating up. I find putting it above a radiator or on the window sill on a warm day is enough to loosen it up and being to turn it into a liquid form. On the days I have little patience, I usually hover my hair dryer over the tub for a good few seconds and it instantly begins to melt.

Instantly after application, my hair looks so silky and shiny. It also improves the texture of my hair, making it feel softer and smoother. I decided to scoop a little bit of the virgin coconut oil into a container a take it with me on holiday to Spain. As the temperature was really hot, I was worried that my hair would become dry and start feeling brittle especially after sun-bathing for hours. By applying just a small amount each day still made my hair look glossy and shiny even in the extreme heat.

I only need to apply a small amount, but even added more than usual would not make my hair feel greasy unlike the majority of hair oils. Virgin Coconut oil has now without a shadow of a doubt become a product I could not live without.

♥ I would definitely rate this product 10/10 ♥

MAC Cosmetics | Mini Haul

♥ MAC Cosmetics | Mini Haul ♥ 

Over the weekend, I decided to spalsh a little on some MAC makeup products. For as long as I can remember, I have always alternated between two foundations - Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation and MakeupForever HD. I had never really felt the need to go out and try something new as both of these foundations are great in my opinion.

After quite some time deliberating, I decided to take the leap and try out a new foundation - Studio Fix Fluid NC40. Before committing to buy the product, I checked out the reviews and it seemed to be a popular foundation within the MAC brand with the majority of reviews being positive. Whilst browsing, I couldn't help but add a few extra MAC items to the checkout which caught my eye.

♥ MAC Satin Lipstick | Pink Nouveau ♥

It was a pretty big gamble parting ways with hard earned cash without actually seeing the product in front of me. It is extremely difficult to get a feel of the colour from the colour-charts provided online. I was looking for a very pretty, girly pink which would give my lips a really nice pop of colour. I was certainly not disappointed when I opened the packaging. The pink is bright, but not overpoweringly bright - It is simply a gorgeous shade.

The majority of lipsticks that I own either have no smell, or have a strange hard-to-describe scent to them. To my surprise, this lipstick smells literally like cupcakes. It glides on so smoothly and doesn't require re-application over and over again for the colour to show. This is definitely one of my favourite lipsticks at the moment.

♥ I would definitely recommend this product | 9.5 / 10 ♥

RIMMEL LONDON | Lasting Finish 0025 Strawberry Fizz

♥ RIMMEL London Lasting Finish | 0025 ♥

This nail varnish was chosen for me by my boyfriend - he definitely made the right decision! I love bright nails and this colour certainly is bright. It's a lovely girly pink and goes with everything I wear. 

When I looked at the back of the nail varnish it says 'Fruity scent when dry'. All of the nail varnishes I have ever had in the past have always been quite strong smelling (and not in a good way). I was therefore quite sceptical of how Rimmel would be able to mask the strong smell with something nice.

To my surprise, as I applied the nail varnish I could already smell something quite fruity and nice. Once my nails were dry, I could smell a very sweet strawberry scent to my nails, it's very subtle and not overpowering at all. Even after a week of having the nail varnish on, I could still smell a very faint scent of strawberry on my nails.

I would definitely recommend this product - Especially if you love girly colours.

♥ Overall, I would give this a big thumbs up! ♥