Bronzed Look Attempt

I took inspiration from this Pixiwoo video - I love the result on Sam and loved that Daniel Sandler Watercolour Creme Bronzer in Fiji; luckily LookFanstatic.com had it on sale so I bought one, few weeks ago.

  It looks different from your usual bronzer - I don't use bronzers regularly, really... as silly as it might sound, I just don't like how brown they look. That's why I wanted this one: it's, definitely, more reddish, brickish with kinda of a pinkish glow (Hehe, too many -ish there, sorry... but it's difficult to describe the colour, it's pretty unique).

 Also, I like that it's a cream bronzer and super blendable - actually, I was a bit scared when I first opened it but it's very easily to build and doesn't go on the skin half as dark as you would expect.

So, here is my attempt... as I said this is my take on the look but I tried to use as many similar products from the video... you'll see many BECCA's which I think it's perfect for 'the summer face'. 

still too pale?!

Face: Becca Luminous Skin Colour in Cashmere, Ysl Touche Eclat in 01, Benefit Erase Paste in medium, Daniel Sandler Cream Bronzer in Fiji, Topshop Blush in Butterscotch, Lancome Freckles Crayon (I had this pencil for a few good years; I've always been obsessed with freckles and wanted them... now, I'm finally using it! ;P), Becca Fine Pressed Powder in Sesame;

Eyes: Becca Line + Illuminate Pencil in Fiji, Ellis Faas mascara;

Lips: Becca Beach Tint in Guava.

Superdrug Mini Haul

Bourjois Volume Fast & Perfect mascara: Samantha from  Pixiwoo is always raving about this mascara. I loved the idea of a motor which rotates the brush so I had to try it for myself.

I'm really liking it: the rotation movement helps to grab every single small lash and really lift them; also, the brush is super soft.

Only a piece of advise if you decide to buy it: check that it works! I bought one but then I had to return it because it wouldn't start. I took it back and the sales assistant tried ALL OF THEM in the shop and none worked so I had to go to another Superdrug and finally get a substitute. 

Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover: but of course, everybody is going crazy over this wee pot and I had to experience the magic too! :)

There's a foam lining soaked in remover inside so you just dip & twist 1 finger at the time - simple!

This is some super-industrial-strength remover, for sure. I'm pretty amazed how quickly removes even the most stubborn polishes (glitter, I'm talking about you!).

The best part is that it's acetone and paraben free and it smells sweet, too.

double-dip

Sleek Pout Polish SPF15 in Peach Perfection: I've been wanting to try this lip balms for some time now but they are often out of stock in store.

I read that these are quite well pigmented and I wanted a light shade so I decide for Peach Perfection, in the end.

It's very glossy on the lips but not sticky, pretty moisturising and it has SPF - definitely, I will buy some more.

Thanks for reading!! :)

Real Techniques Brushes Review

First of all, Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Personally, I don't share the cynism that I've been reading about lately... 

Of course, you don't need an holiday to show how much you love somebody but It's nice to have a day dedicated to it - you have a day dedicated to yourself (birthday), why not for the two of you?!

You definitely don't need to spend a fortune - for example, my fiancé & I, we agreed on no presents and we will only have a quiet seated meal/no tv in the house (we got to eat after all, no?!).
I don't know, all this anti-valentine's campaign is kinda of getting old... and a bit hippy, in my opinion.

Plus, do you know that if you're single, you can celebrate too?!

The 15th of February is S. Faustus which is the patron of singles...

 Happy Celebrating Girls... whatever your status!!! :)

*****

Beauty related - I want to talk about the Real Techniques brushes by Samantha Chapman, today.

Finally, they will be available in Boots in Uk and Ireland from tomorrow (well, that was the official release date but apparently you can already find them some places) - terrific news!!!

To summarize: I love them.

I got mines on Love-makeup.co.uk on Christmas day. They were doing a pre-Boxing Day discount so I took advantage to try these wonderful brushes. 

Honestly, these are my favourite brushes at the moment.

I was torn between the stippling and the buffing brush but since I already got the Mac 187 I decided to go for the buffing one.

Initially, I was a bit annoyed that you can only buy it in the Core Collection set but now I think all 4 brushes are wonderful.

The Buffing brush is my number 1 foundation brush - it gives such a great finish that the others I got, simply don't compare.

To be honest, I don't use it often enough because I don't want to ruin it... hehe... so I really hope they will start to sell it individually too because I want more! 

My second favourite from this kit is the Contour Brush: I don't usually contour my face so I'm using this to apply blush on the apple of my cheeks.

Then we have the Pointed Foundation Brush: as many have pointed out, this is too small for applying foundation but I think it works perfectly for the highlighter.

Finally, Detailer Brush: this is pretty tiny and flat and I use it as a lipstick brush.

These are really great quality brushes, the bristles are so soft and animal-friendly. I like the aluminium handle which is a good length and make it light to hold. The brushes come in a case but I can take it or leave it, to be honest...

I will, definitely, pick up some others now that they're going to be easily available on the hight street.

Have you tried them before? Do you like them?

xx