L'Oreal Glam Shine Stain Splash

L'Oreal Glam Shine Stain Splash

Romy is one of the 8 shades which are introduced by L'Oreal’s new lip stains goes by the name Glam Shine Stain Splash. It is a pink shade with slight coral hues and subtle shimmer. Being compared to the YSL glossy stains, I believe this product can pull it off by looking at its various qualities which are found within, even better being sold for less!

After receiving the product, I could not wait to give it a go as there has been a huge hype about them recently over in the States. So many beauty bloggers have mentioned it being similar to the YSL lip product as mentioned above which made me even more eager and excited. As soon as I tried the product, I knew I had to review it so that everyone who are breaking their banks for the YSL gloss stain could give this product a go and see for themselves.  

One of the things which I really liked about this product was that it glided on well, the formula itself is quite thin when applying almost watery yet still has thickness the gloss should have.  It is easy to build up as only applying one layer will give more of an opaque look. However, the quality which this gloss stain lacks is that it tends to disappears after a while maybe 2-3 hours.

The packaging of the product is also very similar to the YSL one, with slight different shape much more of a ‘rocket’ whereas the YSL is of a rectangular prism. The teardrop applicators are also very much alike. However I would say that the packaging of the L’Oreal gloss stain does look much more cheaper than the YSL one but since YSL is owned by L’Oreal, it makes sense that why they are extremely similar.

Difference between the L’Oreal and YSL gloss stain? Even though I do not own the YSL glossy stain, I have tried it previously in store and tend to find the L'Oreal stain gloss a little less pigmented and thinner in formula which requires an extra layer to achieve the same look as the YSL Glossy Stains. Leaving that aside I would say the L'Oreal Glam Shine Stain Splash are an excellent alternatives to the YSL Glossy Stains at a cheaper price. I mean who wouldn’t be happy to pay less for such a magnificent product?! 

Whats in my school bag?

Whats in my school bag?

Since I was so bored today with no homework to do whatsoever, I decided why not do a 'whats in my school bag?' post where I could show you what I carry to school. As I am aware you should all be familiar with this tag as many YouTubers and bloggers have done this in the past which is one of my favorites, it allows you to steal many of their organisational tips and ideas but of course since its my first tag post, it may not be as good as theirs anyways lets get started...

So this is the bag which I take to school and carry all my school items in. It from New Look sold for £14.99.   This bag features double buckle straps, snap buckle fastening, crocodile print flap, carry handle and an adjustable shoulder strap. It is a stylish satchel which can be used for work/college/everyday use. 

1. Marc by Marc Jacobs make-up bag where I keep all these small items.
2. No7 Protect & Perfect day cream, sample size.
3. Carmex lip balm for whenever I have dry lips, plus it smells great too! 
4. Carex Protect + Plus hand gel
5. Eucerin face cream, sample size.
6. Mirror (which belongs to one of my friends!)
7. Next Just Pink EDT in case I enter a room which smells like someone died in there.
8. New Look coin purse 

                               

I don't carry much stationary with me as most of the subjects I do for my A-levels are coursework based which requires a computer. The ones which I keep with me are used to take down notes in lesson. Writing my notes in pencil is what I prefer the most as it allows me to write faster which means I can catch up to my teachers notes. 

My school diary, notebook and a thin folder which I put all the handouts which I get from my subject teachers. So this is it guys, finished my first tag post! :D Let me know in the comment box below what you carry in your school bag! :)

Top 5 perfumes on my wishlist

Perfume wishlist.

An extreme perfume addict. Don't you just love it when you have another product to add to your growing collection. I love buying perfumes, even better when I receive them as presents! I would definitely say that floral/fruity scent is something I always go for. They have to last long and not something which will make me feel sick when I wear a bit too much on. The perfumes which have stayed on my wishlist for quite a time now would have to be:

1. Valentino Valentina.


Heart notes: White Floral Bouquet (Amalfi Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine), Wild Strawberry
Top notes: Calabrian Bergamot, Alba Truffle
Base notes: Amber, Cedar
Scent: Floral Oriental
Feel: Feminine

2. Vivienne Westwood Cheeky Alice.

Heart notes: Peony, Rose
Top notes: Lily of the Valley
Base notes: Woody, Musky
Scent: Floral
Feel: Fun

3. Jimmy Choo EDP

Glamorous in attitude, confident, intelligent and with a sense of fashion and fun, the fragrance is a modern Fruity Chypre with warm, rich, woody depths. It’s a fragrance inspired by modern women – strong, empowered, beautiful, seductive and alluring with a hidden and mysterious sense of confident sexuality.

4. DKNY Golden delicious

Heart notes: White Rose, Casablanca Lily, Vanilla Orchid

Top notes: Orange Flower Water, Golden Apple
Base notes: Musk, Sandalwood, Teakwood
Scent: Floral
Feel: Radian

5. Elie Saab EDT

The fragrance opens with a soaring harmony of delicately acidulated Mandarin blossoms.
The heart unfolds into a veil of radiant crystalline white flowers, supported by Gardenia and Orange blossom.
The delicious Rose Honey softness of the base envelops the skin like precious chiffon.

Now that i have shared with you my top 5 wish list, I would love it if you could share yours in the comment box below! :)

New CID cosmetic i-flutter

CID Cosmetic i-Flutter mascara. 

i-Flutter is a mascara which is introduced by a new brand known as CID cosmetics. It is a double brush lengthening mascara that is sold at a reasonable price due to its great qualities and expensive looking packaging. The mascara itself works very well by separating each individual lash as well as giving it a natural look. 

I believe this is one of my favorite mascara out of all the mascara's I have in my collection although I am much of a fake lashes girl, I always give this mascara a go when am not in a mood of wearing eyelashes or when am going to school. It is one of the best mascara's I have ever used along with No7 extreme lengths mascara which I haven't repurchased due to owning this fabulous to-die-for mascara. The reason I must say I labelled this product 'to-die-for' would be because it lengthens my lashes to an extent where they look naturally long and seem like I am not wearing any product on my lashes as they still look natural yet lengthy!

CID cosmetic have done a brilliant job with designing the package very well, it has a mirror effect which gives it an expensive look and something which you wont feel cheap when taking it out in public. Even though it may look heavy, I do say it is still not a con as it makes the product feel expensive and pricey.

It is a double brush which allows one to give their lashes volume and length without giving them a clumpy look as it works well for separating each lash brilliantly. By using one or two coats of the product, it gives a natural look which you can wear to school or work whereas by using three or more coats, it gives a dramatic look to an eye which can be worn when going out to dinner or parties which is the whole reason why this mascara is worth every penny.

The brush of the product is full of bristles which works fine to separate each lash and give a clump free finish. Its works fantastically well and is sold at the price of £18.50 throughout my online stores. It is a an awesome product for eyelashes as well as brilliant for those who have sensitive eyes. It is not something which will fade away or flake off after a couple of hours and it definitely isn't hard to wash off. 

Where to buy the product- http://www.newcidcosmetics.com/i-flutter-eyes-p-18.html

Let me know in the comments box below what you think of this product. :)

Everyday make-up products.

What make-up products do you use everyday?

Every girl must have make-up products which they might apply quickly on the go as they are getting ready for school/college/work, right? The products which you apply not thinking too much about them or fussing over which lipstick to wear today. The products which you dump into your make-up while running out of the house or maybe those products that you wear on a daily basis. So here is what I wear everyday to school as I only have 10 minutes to get ready and still look decent. (I think haha!)

1. Maybelline Dream Nude Airfoam: Gives your skin a flawless finish, feeling light and can be applied within a minute although it does tend to fade away after a couple of hours.

2. Revlon foundation brush: Used to apply the foundation. Has soft bristles and even outs the foundation very well.

3. Bare Minerals Stroke Of Light: An eye brightener which is applied around the eyes so it makes them look wide awake and hides the under eye bags well.

4. Frontcover small black liner with smudger: Lasts all day with soft black colour, although i do sometimes prefer Maybelline Eye Studio gel liner.

5. Bourjois Lilas D'or Little Round Pot blush: Warm blend of pink, orange and brown with a golden sheen that gives you a natural look with great pigmentation.

6. AVON cosmetic angled blusher brush: Great for applying blusher, soft bristles and only picks up a little amount of product which is perfect for me. 

7. Cover Girl TruShine lip colour in shade 405: Natural pink shade which blends well with my own lip colour, moisturizes and works perfect as a tinted lip balm. 

Now that I had the chance to share with you my everyday make-up products, I would love to see what you use everyday for your make-up routine in the comments box below! :) 

Frontcover 'Eye Popping' palette

Frontcover Eye Popping eye shadow palette.

Frontcover is a make-up brand which is mainly sold throughout Boots online and stores during Christmas time where they put their items on 3 for 2 offer. Their products are of great quality and fun to get creative with as well as being affordable! The palette which I have chosen to discuss with you is called the 'eye popping' palette as am sure you can tell by the name that this product is all about creating eyes which stand out and still look perfect!

This palette consists of 18 fine line baked powder eye shadows, double ended eye applicator and a cheek brush.

I would say these eye shadows are great for parties and going out as they are glittery and shimmery rainbow-like colours. The top row of the palette consists of three neutral colours and three pastel purple-y colours whereas they second row consists of gorgeous dark blues and purples and two pastel colours which are green (icy green) and light blue (baby's eyes).

The bottom of the palette consists of six pink neutral shades which are very shimmery that can either be used as highlighters (coral puff and point pink) or blush if one wears them very lightly or else they will end up looking like orange umpa lumpas! But honestly I would say they are way too shimmery for being used on face or cheeks other than eyes.

The texture of the eye shadows, I would say depends on the shade as some may appear better than others, for example the shade 'tie blue' appears more matte than the shade 'baby eyes' which is a shade that is frosty and gives a shimmery finish.

Having to experience these eye shadows, I would definitely say that they are pretty good pigmented. Obviously some are better than others as they all have a different finish to them. The bright colours seem to be more pigmented and appear better than the dark ones. They do not create creases or wear off after a few hours which is quite impressive. However, the glitter does fall out from the matte looking shades which I would say it still not a huge disappointment.

Overall, I would rate the palette 9/10.

PROS:
-Amazing colours
-Great price
-Crease proof
-Can be applied without a primer and still look brilliant
-18 shades in one palette
-Has a mirror
-Instructions on creating different looks on the back
-Greatly pigmented

CONS:
-Glitter falls out at times from the dark shades
-Heavy case

August Favorites

August favorites.

Hey guys, since today is the last day of August, I thought why not post my August favorite beauty products. For so many years I've been reading and watching other beauty bloggers do their monthly favorites, so I finally decided to do my own! And am so excited to show you which products I have fell in love with through out thsis month. Lets get started...

The first thing that I have been using a lot in this month is the black eyeliner by 'Frontcover' Cosmetic, it is a mini black kohl pencil with a smudger. This eyeliner is not sold separately as it is from one of the winter collections by Frontcover called 'Top Drawer' that are sold in Boots stores and online during Christmas season. However this collection can be bought from Ebay if you guys are interested. The eyeliner it self works brilliant, it is highly pigmented and lasts for as long as 8 hours without getting smudged or rubbed off whatsoever. The colour comes out as soft black which I thought was good if one is hoping to achieve a smokey eye with the liner, even better it has a smudger at the end! I would say the texture of the eyeliner is a bit on the down side, as its not as creamy which can make one apply this eyeliner a several times before it shows. For this reason i would give the texture of the eyeliner 8/10.

The next product is also from the Frontcover 'Top Drawer' collection which is an icy blue colour known as 'Chalk'. This eyeliner has a very creamy texture compared to the black liner from the same collection, it comes on very smooth and gives an instant sparkle to an eye as it contains silver glitter. What can be more dazzling than wearing this under your eyes to look extra glamorous? This eyeliner can also be used for highlighting the brow bone as the colour is more of a white than a blue as well as using it in the inner corner of an eye and on the lower lash line. 

I am sure you must have heard that the Bare Minerals have introduced their new eye brightener which goes by the name of 'Stroke Of Light'...If you are a Bare Minerals fan. Okay, so let me inform you why I have chosen this product. First of all, for a very long time I was on a hunt for a primer so that I could apply it on my eyelid so that my eye shadow could stay on for long. So when I tried this eye brightener not only did it work as an excellent eye brighter it was also useful for using it as an eye primer. I am very impressed with this product. The second quality that I like about this eye brightener is that, it is very helpful for hiding the eye bags if I have had less sleep. Using the shade Luminous 3, it is of a creamy beige tint base which is perfect for  completely correct my under eye bags. This product applies evenly, and stays put on for as long as 10-15 hours without creating creases on the eye. For this reason this product is one of my favorites that I have used through out the month. 

The next product to hit my August favorite list was the bronzer from No7 which I have no idea what its called as it was from the bronzer collection sold through out Christmas season. August is definitely the month where shimmery bronzers and highlighters look so heavenly on the cheeks. I would say this bronzer has it all! Its beyond perfect! It has five different colours and each one of them giving their unique sparkle and shimmer to the cheeks. It consists of three different colour highlighters as well as two different colour bronzers, brilliant right? The product applies on pretty good however there are also two negatives points about this bronzer, one of them is that it can make you look to shimmery and the other one is that it doesnt stay on for long. Other then that, I would definitely recommend this product to all the sun goddesses!

And finally the last product which made it into my August favorites list would be...GIRLS WITH ATTITUDE-GLAMOUR TO GO EYELASHES!! I absolutely love these eyelashes, for them I have completely ditched my mascaras. They look very natural on my eyelashes adding a bit of glamour to them which makes me think am some kind of supermodel, flickering my lashes! The lashes can be easily applied and are re-usable, and the best thing about them is that they feel very light on the eyes, almost like your just wearing mascara. The design is very girly and glamorous which is why they must have called it 'glamour to go'. 

So this is it guys, now that I have showed you my favorites, I would love it if you can share the products you have chosen as your August favorites in the comment box below! :)