Avon Haul & Review

Hey Hey Everyone i just wanted to share with you my recent purchases from Avon.  I Got all of these on sale but even at full price they are very cheap first of all i will list what i got then tell you what i think of them :) 

Starting with the top left: 

• Avon True Colour Eyeshadow Duo in "Midnight Rose"
• Avons Gloss Delight Lip juice in "Juicy Cherry & Succulent Peach"
• Avons ColorTrend Great Lengths Mascara in "Black"
• Avons Glimmer Stick Liqui-Glide Eyeliner in "Black"
• Avons Glazewear Lipstick in "Coral Bliss"

Now as i said i ordered these off my Avon Rep but you can order online here are the addresses:
UK:        http://avonshop.co.uk/
Eire:     http://avon-shop.ie/

Avon True Colour Eyeshadow Duo 

This is a look using Duo Eyeshadow in "Midnight Rose"

Avon Says:   Incredible smooth, blendable powder that glides over lids, Gives dramatic depth of colour in a luxurious, silkly texture. Crease-proof colour stays true for up to 12 hours* 


In this Duo you are getting a Satin Baby Pink and a Dark blue/purpley shade with a hint of shimmer...... The lighter shade is highly pigmented and creamy very easy to apply, the Darker shade is highly pigmented but not as easily blendable.  I do have to say the colours really are fab together, if you have Hazel/green eyes this will surely make them pop.....This is a great duo for a night out look and is so handy to carry round in your handbag.....another thing is you dont need a primer with this shadow but if you did wear a primer it would definitely intensify the colours.  :)  
If you are looking to buy more than one Duo you are better off having a look at the True Colour Eyeshadow Quads as they have more variety and only cost €3 more.... have a look first at the shade before buying.... 

Avons Gloss Delight Lip juice in "Juicy Cherry & Succulent Peach"

Avon Says:  The Smart Buy! Available in limited quantities. A burst of juicy color…a blast of fruity flavor! For a glazed, lacquered look. Flavored with real fruit extracts. Ripe for attention.

I Got these 2 for €3 each there wasnt many flavours to choose from so i got "Juicy Cherry" & "Succulent Peach".  I was kind of sceptic about these as they were so cheap.....I was wrong!!!!!  

"Juicy Cherry" is a lovely cherry bright red with gold shimmer......tastes and smells a little of cherry 

"Succulent Peach" is a lovely peach shade which tastes and smells like peach 

I love these glosses and pleasantly surprised with them!!!! they are thick in consistency but not too thick, they make my lips look a little plump and they are not a bit sticky which i love.  They last 2-3 hours before you have to top them up but the best thing about them is that they dont leave that unwanted dried in line you get on your lips with some glosses they just disappear which I LOVE LOVE LOVE 

Avons ColorTrend Great Lengths Mascara in "Black"

Avon Says:   Get fluttering with gorgeous lengthening mascara! 7ml

This Mascara actually shocked me honestly i thought because this has comes from the cheaper range from Avon that it would only be suitable for the younger teens who are starting to wear make-up......Well actually this is brilliant i mean the picture above is literally 1 application.  Look at the length of my bottom lashes i was delighted......This is not a waterproof mascara but it doesn't smudge, doesn't clump or doesn't flake.  Now i wouldn't wear it on hot days or days i think is going to rain but on normal days or evening outing its great.....and easy to take off with make-up remover.  This is definitely worth having in your collection.

Avons Glimmer Stick Liqui-Glide Eyeliner in "Black"

Avon Says:   This smooth, pencil liner gives the look of a liquid. Smudge resistant. Long wearing.

Ok its true it is smudge resistant and long wearing....It also does give the look of a liquid liner.  Im still not really pushed about this one simply because it made my eyes sting and actually made my eyes blood shot.....Maybe there is some ingredient in there that doesnt agree with me but im not won over......but that is just me.......Its super creamy and you have to be very careful with it as you literally only need to lightly touch your eye with this and the liner is on to me its nearly too soft and creamy but i can work with it........its not suitable for the waterline it smudges and you will end up with it inside your eyes.........but in all its not the worst product ive purchased but not the best either.........

Avons Glazewear Lipstick in "Coral Bliss"

Avon says:   Glossy vibrant lip colour that last for hours*, and has the high shine of a lipgloss. Sweetened with a peachy flavour, has a slimline design which is ideal for handbags.

There are 5 shades available for €12 i got this on  a 1/2 price sale......I love the goldy packaging on this lipstick it looks so sleek and expensive :) i love taking this out of my handbag and "showing it off hehehe".  This is definitely along with my top favourites from the Avon Products i have bought so far (i must actually do a separate review on my top 5 favourite Avon products :) keep a look out for that ) anyhow ye this lipstick is fantastic.... This smells so yummy kind of peachy scent only thing is that the scent doesn't last too long.......applying this is a dream it simply glides on so easily......the texture is so creamy and thick and the finish is a nice glossy finish its highly pigmented with means a little goes a long way......overall you wont regret buying this lipstick i probably wont pay €12 each for the rest of the shades simply because you are only getting 2gr for it but if they are on sale again i will certainly get the rest...... 

So everyone that is it from my little Avon Haul....If you have any questions please ask away id be happy to answer and please comment below and please please hit the follow button :) :) id love to see and follow your blogs 

Until next time 

lots of Irish hugs & kisses 

nina xoxoxoxoxox

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e.l.f 32 Piece Eyeshadow Collections Review

"Our 32-color Professional Eyeshadow Palette is the all-you-need eyeshadow assortment, perfect for on-the-go beauty! With endless colors & textures to choose from, this professional eyeshadow palette lets you create your own personal look whenever you wish, wherever you are! All the must-have eyeshadow shades are here, along with a built-in mirror and double-sided applicator for flawless application". By e.l.f 

Starting from the left "Everyday Basics, Everyday Bright & Everyday Classics"

I am a very proud owner of 3 of e.l.f 32 piece Eyeshadow Collections......
Everyday Basics 
Everyday Brights
Everyday Classics (Limited Edition) 
Over a Period of time I purchased these off eyeslipsface.co.uk for £9.00/$6/€10.....Everyday Classics was a Limited edition and is not available anymore to buy off the UK or US sites.........
Im Going to start off by talking about each one individually and then share my honest opinion about these.....let me just add that i purchased all of these out of my own pocket as i do with every product unless stated otherwise....oooookkkkkkk :) let me begin :) 

Everyday Basics Palette 

This Palette comes with obviously 32 shades of more neutral everyday wear shades....ranging from matte, shimmery and glittery shades.......I Think this would be my Favourite out of the 3 for Pigmentation i mean only one colour out of the whole palette i have to practically scrape to get some pay off.............

In this Palette you are getting in the 1st and 2nd row:
 some highlight shades which are glittery and shimmery, 
some browns light, medium and dark which are nearer to matte than shimmery
in the 3rd and 4th row you are getting:
a few blues, a couple of silvers, purples and dark shades which are both shimmery and matte .

The 1st and 2nd row

The 3rd and 4th row 

As you can see by the photos these shadows are highly pigmented and literally a little goes a long way, these swatches were made without primer.  If you use a primer with these they colour payoff is incredible and very long lasting. They are not the highest standards but they are excellent for the value.  One Downfall i have about this palette is that there is only one matte shade which is a brown shade on the top row the rest are glittery or satin shades but i suppose its not the end of the world eh .......in all you will be crazy to pass this without buying it. In all i would give this palette 9/10 

Everyday Brights Palette

Dont it Look Pretty!!!! Now this is more Bright and Colourful :) Perfect for the Spring and Summer even nights out :) :)

In this Palette you are getting in the 1st and 2nd row:

 A Couple of highlight shades the white has chunky glitter Some Neutral, which are satin shades.  You are also getting some light blues and greens which are satin shades and a black glittery shade.

in the 3rd and 4th row you are getting:

We got a couple of light pinks with glitter in them, some satin purples, a couple more blues.  You are also getting some silvers, greys and dark greys one black on the bottom which are satin.

The 1st and 2nd Row

The 3rd and 4th Row 

 I do like this palette mainly for its bright colours.  There is no matte shades in this one only glittery and most satin shades......the bright colours obviously are not going to be as pigmented as the dark ones......but if you wear a good bright base the bright colours will come out nice and vibrant!!!!! I use my shadow stick in "Glow/pearl" as a base to bring out those beautiful bright shades even more. Another thing was i found about 5 of the shades on this pallete i practically had to scrape a little with my nail to get some payoff. In all i would give this palette 6/10.

Everyday Classics

If your havent noticed This Palette and the Everyday Basics are somewhat similar the two top rows are practically the same shades all more neutral shades.....but the 2 bottom rows are totally different......

 In this Palette you are getting in the 1st and 2nd row:

 some highlight shades which are glittery and shimmery, 

some browns light, medium and dark which are nearer to matte than shimmery

in the 3rd and 4th row you are getting:

A couple of satin pinks, purples, greens and blues and then some silvers greys and darker greys some satin some glittery....

All 4 Rows as you can see the top two are exactly the same as the everyday basics palette 

To be honest i was a wee bit disappointed that i paid money for a pallet that was almost identical to another palette.......but i suppose for the price i cant complain and they colours that are the same i will definitely use more as they are everyday shades so i suppose i cant complain.......The last two rows are definitely not disappointing they are very pigmented and a little goes a long way....i know you are probably thinking but the last row shades she has got in the other palettes YES i do but these shade are much more pigmented !!!!! But as for rating this is definitely the lowest rating at 5/10 just didnt excite me at all so the fact that its a limited edition girls dont be disappointed if you dont have it the EVERYDAY BASICS is better !!!!

My overall opinion   

Well dont get me wrong i know i rated some of these at a low rating simply because i was comparing them to each other but these are still good for the value and i think they are perfect for anyone who wants to play around with colours and get used to different looks........they definitely wouldnt be suitable to makeup artist or anyone who is used to more expensive shadows........im not regretting buying these palettes but it probably would have paid off waiting to get the 100 piece palette which is still on my wish list.  But if you are not an experienced makeup artist or dont expect big expectations when it comes to these palettes i say grab them as they are cheap and fun to play around with :) also very handy to carry around in your over night bag :) 

e.l.f French Manicure set Review

Get party perfect nails with this french manicure set. It includes all the colors you need to create that beautiful french manicure.

Our formula is FREE of: Toluene, Formaldehyde, and Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP) by e.l.f

I got this e.l.f French Manicure Set from eyeslipsface.co.uk click here it will bring you straight to the page.  There are 2 different sets available on the UK site.  The sets are in "Nude" & "Pink" as you can see i got the "Nude" they cost £4/$3/€4.50 each.  On the US site there are 6 Sets available 2 of those are the French Manicures the rest are Coloured sets.........

I was in 2 minds either to buy or not to buy but as i got this one when e.l.f had the 50% off i just had to try them out.........Im Glad I Did!!!!!!!!!

In this set you are getting:

• A clear polish - top coat 
• A White Polish - for tips 
• A Nude Polish -  apply first over clear base 

I find these polishes very easy to use, they are not too thick and not watery like some polishes can be........with these you get the stickers to put on your nail to get an even white tip which is useful but i find that if you dont have the time to wait for each of your polishes to dry and use the stickers, the stickers can make a mess when taking them back off.....

I found the polishes fairly quick to dry...... i also found that after a few days of applying this manicure on my nails the tip stayed as white as the day i applied it....which was surprising because i have bought more expensive french manicures before that the tip ends up cracking or crease or going off white......e.l.fs white tips stays white until the day you take it off.......I have put this set to the ultimate ultimate test this week :) been a mother of 5 i am constantly washing and cleaning always near water and drying my hands alot not only that using cleaning products can damage your nails and polish imagine the manicure never budged it only started chipping after day 5 which in my eyes is incredible 

So thats its from me everyone as you can guess....i will be purchasing this again in the future for the price is absolutely worth every penny/cent and more 

thanks for reading my review and i hope it was helpful to you.....if you have any questions please ask i will be more than happy to answer you 

Have a great day where ever you are 

cya soon 

Irish hugs and Kisses 

Nina C xoxoxoxoxox

e.l.f Duo Powder eyeshadow Review

If you’d like to add depth & dimension to your eyes… compliment your natural eye color… or just draw more attention to your eyes, then you’ll love our Essentials Duo Eyeshadow. With 2 beautiful powder eyeshadows in 1 convenient component, our Two-in-One Makeup lets you wear each gorgeous shade alone or together for a dramatic effect. by e.l.f

Starting from the top Left "Black Licorice,  Berry Mix,  Blueberry,  Mocha Swirl,  Butter Pecan & Olive"

There are 6 shades available on both the US  & UK site for £1.50/$1/€1.70 each.........They look very similar to the Duo Cream Eyeshadows, in fact the names are the exact same.......these are perfect for over the duo cream eyeshadows.......

Starting from the top Left "Black Licorice,  Berry Mix,  Blueberry,  Mocha Swirl,  Butter Pecan & Olive"

All though i have all of the Brightening eye color quads is just had to see were these roughly the same........I know that they way the are presented is different but to see the pigmentation and how much i get for them they are the same value as the quads so there wasnt much to lose...


Now about the shades :
Black Licorice:  This is the perfect smoky eye duo:) The light shade is a lovely sparkly silver and the dark shade exactly black is more charcoal with silver sparkle.  Every girl who loves dark shadow have to have this in their collection....they are extremely pigmented, a little goes a long long way.   to really intensify the smokey look i use the duo cream eyeshadow  which has the same name from e.l.f. 


Berry Mix:  This is a beautiful every day duo.....the lightest shade is a very pale pink and the dark shade is a purply/brown.....these two are extremely pigmented i even find its very easy to take too much out of this duo its very powdery but once you get used to it you will find a little goes a long way :) 


Blueberry:  This is yet a very pigmented duo.....The lightest shade is a very pale baby blue and the darker shade is a bluey/grey shade with a little silver sparkley bits.......this too is a perfect smokey eye duo i love how you only need a small amount to get the perfect look......


Mocha Swirl:  This is such a pretty everyday duo i love this one its one of my favourites and i find myself reaching for this one the most especially for during the day ............the lighter shade is a fab ivory with a little shimmer the darker shade is a medium brown with a gold shimmer .......


Butter Pecan:  This is another beautiful everyday duo the lighter shade is a lovely peachy shade the darker shade is a medium brown with a little shimmer very familial to the cream duo.  only thing i found with is was it started getting a little lumpy in the pallet after a few uses but its still usable yet you have to be more careful as you will end up with alot of fallout otherwise.


Olive:  I love this duo its perfect for me as i have hazel eyes and this duo really brings out the shade of my eyes.....i actually prefer this duo to the cream duo in olive........  The lighter side is a fab lime green and the darker side is a is a much darker green with a goldy shimmer to it.....this is very pigmented and again a little goes along way.

Pictures and Swatches of all the eyeshadows Please click on the image for a closer look :)

Taken with Flash 

My Overall Opinion :) 

I was pleasantly surprised with these and its such a pity there isnt more shade to choose from.  If i was to choose which is more value for money between these and the quads i would pick these due to pigmentation and easiness on using them..........these shadows are easy to blend......i find these shadow have a creamy consistency......i find these last up to 6 hours without primer....with primer these last until your take them off...... 

I promise if you buy these you are not going to be disappointed you are going to be more disappointed with the fact there isnt more than 6 shades to choose from......

so thats it from me for now 

let me know what you think 

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lots of Irish hugs and Kisses 

Nina xoxoxoxoxoxoxox

e.l.f Studio Blush Review Part 1

The soft sheer texture blends into the skin for a silky finish. Designed to be worn alone or layered for more depth. Highlight your complexion with a subtle healthy glow! by e.l.f

I heard so so much great reviews about these e.l.f Studio Blushes and of course i had to try for myself.  At the start i had picked just 2 of the blushes to try which was the most popular "Peachy Keen"& "Candid coral".  I got these off the UK site www.eyeslipsface.co.uk for £3.50/$3/€4 each.  They come in 9 different shades and are Net weight: 0.168oz (4.75g)...

Starting From the Top Left "Peachy keen,  Candid Coral, Tickled Pink. Pink Passion & Blushing Rose"

About the Packaging :)

As you can see if you are familar to Nars Blushes you will notice that e.l.f packaging for their blush is almost identical to Nars Packaging only few differences between Nars and e.l.f is that e.l.f has a little window in the front so you can see the blush, also when you open the package you have a little mirror in it and a plastic covering over the blush so that the blush is nice a secure from dust etc and also keeps your little mirror clean.  Also with Nars blush package even tho it looks nearly like e.l.f when you touch the Nars package you can literally see every finger print and blush mark on it whereas with e.l.f package you cant i love that love it.  I hate carrying around make up that looks messy inside and out......I feel like with e.l.f blushes the packaging makes it look like you have paid alot more for it than £3.50 lol sssshhhhhhh dont tell anyone :) :) 

Starting From the Top Left "Peachy keen,  Candid Coral, Tickled Pink. Pink Passion & Blushing Rose"

About the Blushes 

Peachy Keen:  This is a Fantastic shade one of my top favourites......its a kind of dark peachy with little gold sparkles you can really only see in the package....when applied you dont notice the gold shimmer just the beautiful glow it pays off on your skin absolutely fab!!!!!!!! This is so natural and can be used everyday.  I actually use this to contour my cheek bones a little this is a perfect everyday bronzer too :)

Candid Coral: This sort of reminds me of Peachy Keen only this is more of a peachy pink with gold shimmer again the gold shimmer is not noticable on your cheeks it just gives you that fab glow you want!!!!! this is my 2nd favourite!!!!!!! This too is a perfect everyday wear blush i use this with Peachy Keen 

Tickled Pink:   This is the Suitable pink blush for those who are a wee bit on the shy side of any bright pink blushes. Its not so highly pigmented that when you apply you look like a clown lol but its buildable i love that! this gives you the natural flushed look that make you look super healthy. so if your a gal like me who doesnt normal have a flushed look you will love this shade

Pink Passion: I thought at first wow this is not going to work for me!!!! But i was Wrong Dont let the shade put you out girls.....This is a Matte blush a beautiful shade of pink when lightly applied.

Blushing Rose:   This is a Beautiful Blush i Love this one i would only use this going out as it is quite on the strong side.  This is a fab pinky/mauve shade with gold shimmer which again does not show on the cheeks. i really like this :)

Swatches 

 "Peachy keen,  Candid Coral, Tickled Pink. Pink Passion & Blushing Rose" in Normal Light 

 "Peachy keen,  Candid Coral, Tickled Pink. Pink Passion & Blushing Rose" in Sunlight 

My Overall Opinion 

If you are looking for light to sheer blushes these are your answer.  The best thing about these is your can build up the colour YOU want.  You get alot of product for your money and these are going to last you a while.. They are not powdery, not too much fall out & finely milled.  They dont fade at all which is excellent as i have bought quite a few drug store brand blushes that wear off and you would need to top up all the time.  Each shade is incredibly wearable and they are not to shimmery so each one could also be used during the day........ I couldnt recommend these enough your simply cant bypass these and i promise you, you wont be disappointed......

well thats it ladies oh and also check out my part 2 e.l.f Studio Blush review & Swatches and of course if you have any questions please please ask 

until next time 

smile & be happy 

lots of Irish hugs & Kisses 

Slan 

nina xoxoxoxoxox

Tarte Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder Review

Tarte says:   
These finely-milled powders are infused with Amazonian clay, nature's most perfect ingredient, and can be applied to cheeks, brow bones and décolletage for a completely customizable glow - add a little for a soft, subtle sheen or add more for lavishly enhanced radiance. Nutrient rich and intuitive Amazonian clay universally benefits all skin types. Oily skin? Amazonian clay minimizes oil in and around pores to balance skin and keep product in place. Dry skin? This nourishing clay hydrates skin naturally to restore moisture. Combination skin? Amazonian clay will intuitively identify your skin concerns and deliver benefits to restore harmony. The result is makeup that wears better, longer and truer!

Tarte Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder in "Rose" 

I have to admit everyone i never ever tried anything from Tarte before....simply because been a mum of 5 on little to no cash its hard to buy expensive top branded make-up actually top branded anything........But thanks to Brands Direct lately i have been able to experience buying the higher branded make-up i have only ever dreamed about buying :) so a Big Thumbs Up to your guys :) 

Anyway rambling as usual i will go on with my Review 

Tarte Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder is available online also at Tartecosmetics.com retailing @ $30 but you can purchase it at Brands Direct for only €20/£17.80 which is great value.

Tarte Amazonian Clay Shimmering Powder is not just some same old shimmering powder this is more than that and heres why........... This powder is a finely-milled powder infused with Amazonian clay, "nature's most perfect ingredient." These new highlighters were introduced for Spring 2011.  

Tarte claims that Amazonian Clay is rich in nutrients, with benefits for all skin types.  If you have Oily Skin amazonian minimises the oils around pore to balance out your skin.... If your skin is Dry the clay will hydrate your skin naturally all day......& if you have combination skin the clay will intuitively identify your skin type and condition and deliver benefits to restore harmony.

So in all this product is beneficial to everyone :) :) now how often can you say that eh???

Taken in Normal light

Taken in Sunlight 

 What i love about Tarte is all the information you get about each product for example the ingredients and what each does for you ..........

Ingredients

Amazonian Clay: nature’s most perfect ingredient providing total skin balance

vitamin A: beneficial antioxidant that helps remove free radicals, promotes collagen production and retain moisture, which plumps fine lines and wrinkles to give the appearance of younger skin

vitamin C: antioxidant that fights free radical damage and prevents oxidative stress and premature signs of aging, while brightening skin

vitamin E: natural preservative that also acts as an anti-inflammatory emollient and protects against free radical damage

skinvigorating benefits

• formulated without paraben
• formulated without phthalates
• cruelty free
• formulated without sodium lauryl sulfate
• formulated without synthetic fragrance

Now applying this to my skin is a pleasure every time i mean the softness of it is incredible.....I have tried a good few highlighters now and have noticed alot of them settle into my pores but not this one.  As i said there is too shades available i got the one in Rose.

Rose is a metallic rose/bronze and is ideal for all-over use for those with tanned skin, or even as a blush for those with fair skin .  This has a considerable amount of pigment and a finish that’s more sheen than shimmer.

I have this in my dont touch or else kit lol i love it......Its one of my best buys a little goes a long way and the glow you get is incredible and your guarenteed it will last all day on your skin........I use this on top of my cheek bones, brow bone down the bridge of my nose, a little on my cupids bow and on my collar bones to make them really stand out naturally. This is really great for bringing out your bone structure without making it obvious you have used anything.......

This is a swatch of it on my arm 

This swatch is on my lovely tanned hand lol 

Swatch in the Sunlight 

I have a new found love and i highly recommend this to you all. You will be more than impressed with this if you buy it thats for sure......Its amazing and i feel its not talked about enough all i can say is try it you wont regret it not only is it giving you an incredible look without making it obvious but its also doing great things to you skin
well thats all from me everyone if you have any questions please ask away.
Click Here to bring you straight to the product in Brands Direct Shop....


Take care of yourself and always look after no 1
lots of Irish hugs & Kisses
Love Nina xoxoxoxox

e.l.f Liquid Eyeshadow Review

The pigment rich Liquid Eyeshadow dries to a water tight finish to give endless staying power so you can take your look from day to night without looking faded. The colors won't crease or smear, and they won't budge until you take them off. An alternative to traditional eye shadows, these lightweight colors are exceptionally gentle for a silky smooth finish. The quick dry formula allows for fast and easy application. By e.l.f 

This is 6/9 shades that are available 

Now let me start off my saying that i was 110% sceptic about these shadows.....every time i came across them i would bypass purchasing them simply because i didnt hear too many people talking about them and i read a couple of reviews about them which werent really reassuring.......but anyway i went against my negative thoughts and purchased 6 of them as they were part of my 50% off collection i didnt mind getting them.....not only that they usually only cost £1.50/€1.70/$1 each anyway so what can you lose ok back to the review lol here i am rambling on again....

Starting from the top in shades "Sultry Satin, Coco Loco, Misty Mauve, Mocha Madness, Berrylicious & Cream Dream"

Sultry Satin:  This is very thin liquid, Its a light taupy champagne.....this is a perfect highlight for the brow and sometime i even use it on my cheek bone :) it reminds me a little of benefits high beam,  its very light on the eye.


Coco Loco:  This shade is a metallic bronze very pigmented and has a gold shimmer to it.  


Misty Mauve :  This shade is a lilac pink.....very light almost like a highlight too 


Mocha Madness:  This shade is the darkest of darkest liquid eyeshadow......its a dark brown with bronzy gold going through it 


Berrylicious:  This is a really pretty pink shade 


Cream Dream:  This too would pass for a highlight color its more of an ivory/white shade 

In Natural Light 

In Sunlight 

Oh Where do i start maybe i should put pros and cons on this but unfortunitly i would have more cons :( :( 
I will start with the pros:

• Prices of these are really good 
• The dome brush on this makes it easy to apply 
• The colours are fabulous 
• eh the highlight shades are really pretty 

The cons
Im not going to put pointers on this one because i want to explain each con.  Starting off with applying these oh my god its a race against time when applying these you literally apply and rush to blend before it dries or you are going to have one messy eye.......
You can not use these as a base no way if you do expect your eyeshadow to crease within an hour even with primer they are no good for that!!!!!!!!!
I dont know i just really cant warm to these which is a complete shame as they are fantastic shades and the metallic payoff from these is incredible.   
I found the minute they are dry my eyelid felt heavy when i blinked my eyelid felt sort of like cardboard its hard to explain but the eyeshadow just hardened up....and when i rubbed my finger along the shadow it began to flake..... 
Even before i ran my finger along my eyelid i noticed the shadow all blotchy.  Even after waiting a good 5 minutes for it to dry and putting another layer on it still made no difference.  


anyway i think you all get the picture about what i think of these haha..i think i will be passing these down to my daughter :) but one thing i will say is the darker shades are good for eyeliner i just use a eyeliner brush and use it on my top lash line its got good staying power and doesnt smudge.  

Picture of "Berrylicious" on my eyelid see how its all blotchy just 5 minutes after applying this is what all of them look like 

This is a picture of  5 of the shadows i swatched, left dry and rubbed on my hand.....do you see the flakes 

Well thats my option out there everyone and as i said before this is just my opinion and experiences of this product and i just wanted to share what i experienced with these..
I hope this was helpful to you all and if you have any questions please ask away 


Until next time 
cya soon 
lots of Irish hugs and Kisses 
Nina xxxxx

My 50% Off e.l.f Haul

Hey Hey Everyone :) yesterday i finally got my big box of joy from e.l.f and here is what i got:

I knew something big was coming up when e.l.f facebook page reached 200,000 but didnt think we would get 50% off so i had saved for a good while for this day and was delighted that i was able to get so much for so little......even tho the there was alot of items out of stock i still managed to buy hehehehehe so anyway here is the list of what i got:

Click on the picture for a closer look  

When i got the box i didnt know where to start lol anyway thats my order girls so keep any eye out for Reviews on all of these items :) :)


take care
and let me know if you got anything 
lots of Irish hugs & kisses 
Nina xoxoxxoxox