Mac lipstick- Modesty

So I was out having some retail therapy in the lovely Cambridge. It was so busy for a Sunday, literally couldn't move around the shops. Though one shop wasn't too busy. MAC. From reading other peoples blogs, i had gathered a rather (large) small list from MAC lipsticks that I wanted to have a look at. This list also consists of other make up related items that I would like in my life. i.e the naked pallet. 


There was quite few on the list I looked at, and thought either 'too pink' or 'too bright'. 

See what I mean by a (large) small list?. I already have Creme cup, which I use on a daily basis. 

So another lipstick I can tick off my list is:

A lovely pinky-nude colour, gives a lovely finish, and doesn't dry up my lips. I would probably use this as a day lipstick as it is little pale. 

Another little idea I found on a blog. 

How much do you like 'Gu puds'? (These can be found in big supermarkets)

Well they come in little glass tumblers. In the past i have used these as tea light holders. 

But here is another use 

 (n.b apologies for Christmas tree ribbon. My sister made them for the table arrangement at Christmas)

So ok you can't store a huge amount but it does look pretty funky, and you can stand them up so you can see all the names. Its quite a good idea to put the ones you use more often and/or mix about the the ones to put away so that they get a bit of light :)

How do you store your make up? Does involve eating a lot of chocolate puddings?!

Thank you for reading :)

Gabby

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My Japonesque Brushes-mini review

So most people talk about the MAC brushes or their Sigma brushes. 


Well I'm going to tell you about my recent splurge on some Japonesque brushes. 


I saw firstly saw them on www.boots.com on offer. They were on something like 'Buy one get one half price'. Which is quite a good little offer as their brushes range from £9-£29.


Here are the brushes I bought

I bought a eye crease brush, a blusher brush, a medium fluffy brush and a angled foundation brush


Don't get me wrong I do have a couple of MAC brushes which I love to bits . But being these are the 'Travel size' brushes they were an absolute treat if I'm going away. They are really light and nice to handle. 
I'v got a Ruby and Millie blusher brush, (it came in one of those Christmas packs a couple of years back). And for someone like me who was a 'beginner' in make up and and no sodding idea how to do anything. I used the Ruby and Millie one to start of with. And let me be really honest, its absolutely rubbish. Being that now I am a bit more knowledgeable about it all, I want and need products that work well for me. 
Now going back to Japoneque...I found this on the website on their 'about us' bit 

'Founded over 20 years ago, JAPONESQUE® has earned the reputation of creating the most versatile, innovative and distinctive make up brushes and beauty accessories in the industry.

Favoured by celebrated makeup artists and beauty professionals worldwide,

JAPONESQUE® products are crafted with precision in mind. Exceptional

materials, superior craftsmanship and our uncompromising standards have

allowed us to create some of the most desired beauty accessories in the

world for our customers.

Some of the industry’s most successful brands, most respected retailers, and

the world’s finest spas have something in common: a desire to provide their

clientèle with the highest quality products. They put their trust in us.'

I do love using these brushes, they work perfect for me and for the price, they definitely do their justice :)

Which is your favourite brushes? Do you use any of the Japonesque featured?

Thank you for reading

Gabby

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Calm skin by NO.7

So to start of with I'm going to tell you about a product that has been working an absolute treat. I was watching 'This Morning' and they were talking about foundation application (This was with the make up artist from ' X factor')

From a very young age I suffered from eczema, and have always been quite self concious of showing of my my arms due to this. But I have found recently in the last couple of years that my cheeks are very blemished, this too makes self concious. I have tried various products, from blemish control moisturiser, to reduce redness foundation. Neither to really help the situation. 


So you are probably thinking
 'Why doesn't she use a BB cream?!' 
This will be next alternative. But for now I am testing this

I believe this cost around £18. Which yes its quite pricey. But with the 3for2 still on you can bag yourself a few bargains. 

Once I have cleansed, toned moisturised. I will use about 2/3 pumps worth (one pump is quite small) leaves skin looking rather less blemished and feeling rather soft. 

The packaging reads

"After just 2 weeks 87% of women felt their skin was more even and 70% felt their skin was less reactive."

I have really only used this a couple of times to see if would work. And so far I'm quite satisfied with the product. When going to use my foundation, I don't always feel the need to reach for my 'Clinique redness solution foundation'

Have any of you had the same or similar problem? Any products to rely on to reduce red skin/cheeks?

Post your recommendations below :)

Thank you for reading 

Gabby 

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