Well Well... Look who managed to get hold of probably one of the most wanted makeup items of 2019. I actually managed to grab the palette and the 'Are You Filming' liquid lip in the first launch using the Beauty Bay app before that also crashed!
I would have done this post a long time ago but i had to wait until Christmas to open it because that was the deal. I could buy it now but i had to wait until Christmas. Although i did get to use my pig mirror since it's arrived, which you would have seen on my Instagram (@Caitpaigexo).
Today's post will be giving you my thoughts and opinions and it should help you reading decide if it's worth getting.
First of all, how beautiful does the palette look? I think Shane and Jeffree did an amazing job at picking out the shades to match together in the palette, i also love the designs. I think the different stamps in the eye shadows are genius, my favourites being Diet Cola, Cheese Dust and What's The Tea. I think it makes the palette more fun and if i'm honest it makes me more excited to use the shades.
(Top-Bottom: Ranch, Trish, Diet Cola, Food Videos)
I swatched a couple of my favourite shades but the picture doesn't do them justice! I hardly touched them and they were so pigmented! I was very impressed with food videos because in the series we saw that originally this shade was quite chalky and patchy so i was amazed to see how creamy is was when i swatched it in real life. I found it crazy to watch the development of these shades which i now own after seeing them in the series. I did notice however that the eye shadow stamps so start to work away quite easily but that might have been due to using my finger instead of a brush.
I did test out the shadows using a brush and applying to my eyes and they are the best quality shadows I've used, i would suggest that to build it up carefully as again they are so pigmented and therefore have some fallout in the darker shades such as Spiralling.
I did also manage to pick up the liquid lipstick Shane created in honour of Andrew which is named 'Are You Filming'. I have never used one of Jeffree's liquid lips before as i usually hate how liquid lips can feel uncomfortable and go all crusty. I had heard great things about his formula so i thought i would try one out. It was actually really comfortable to wear. I applied lip balm just in case and i didnt have a problem. Unfortunately it didn't manage to survive past Christmas dinner but i easily fixed that by reapplying. Oh and did i forget to mention it smells like diet root beer, i assume anyway because I've never tried it to know!
So, is it worth your money? I'd say yes! If you're a fan of Shane or just makeup in general i think you will get a good use out of these products. I just want the whole collection now! Let me know if you want a review on anything else from the collection, It gives me an excuse to buy it ;).
I hope you have a fabulous day and make sure to follow me on Instagram for more pictures of the palette @Caitpaigexo .
Caitlin
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Yasss... I am so excited to share this review on the Rimmel Insta Fix setting spray. This is actually the 2nd setting spray I've ever owned... I know... I know. I don't know how I managed to cope, especially in the heat we've been having. They're so refreshing and also a life saver!
Now Rimmel claim that this product:
- Locks makeup in place for up to 8 hours
- Prevent colour from smudging or setting into fine lines
- Prolong the wear of makeup in one application
I can't promise that the makeup is locked in for 8 hours however it definitely does make your makeup stay on longer than usual. The mist is very fine and easy to apply without flinching and getting your mascara EVERYWHERE! You get double the amount of product (100ml) compared to my Barry M setting spray which is super helpful as you won't have to repurchase as much. Even though the mist is fine i would still recommend letting your mascara dry before applying as i is very wet and can sometimes make your mascara end up under your eyes.
This lovely setting spray retails for £6.99 which in my opinion is super affordable for the amount of product you get. You can purchase this beauty here.
I hope you found this review helpful! Be sure to follow me on Bloglovin to keep up to date with my posts!
What are your go to setting sprays?
Caitlin
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Only gone and forgot i had these photos for this review. I actually forgot to write this post up for a while but lucky for you i found the photos. Enjoy my review on the Rimmel Match Perfection foundation.
If you guys weren't already aware i am part of a community called Buzzagent where you can sign up and occasionally get sent an item for you to review. I was fortunate enough to receive this product for them to review on their site however i thought i would also share my thoughts on here for you guys.
The shade i requested was slightly too light for me so i am most likely to save this foundation for autumn/winter when i am not self-tanned.
I would say this foundation is a medium coverage but feels super light on this skin. The product lasts well on the skin and keeps the face looking flawless.
Overall if you are looking for a nice, affordable drugstore foundation i would recommend this for you to try.
I won't drag this post on any longer as i find some blog posts that are super long tend to loose my interest quicker.
I would love to know what length of blog posts you prefer. Do you enjoy the longer or shorter posts?
I would really appreciate your feedback for my future posts.
Thanks for reading!
Caitlin
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By now, especially if you read beauty blogs, you must have heard about the brand The Ordinary. They are well known for their affordable, yet really good quality products. The products are affordable due to the simplistic packaging, however i quite like the simple look.
I recently earned a gift card from Toluna for The House Of Fraser. I had never shopped here before and i was pleasantly surprised to find that they stocked The Ordinary and i finally gave in and decided to try out something from the brand. I chose the serum foundation as it sounded pretty interesting and the word 'serum' made me think it would be good for the skin.
I will advise you to choose a shade lighter than you think you are if choosing a shade online as i soon realised the shade i chose is too dark for my skin colour. I will however be able to use this shade when i am tanned.
The foundation applied nicely and gave a medium coverage.The foundation does oxidise and the bottle can get quite dirty quickly.
The product felt lightweight on the skin and comfortable to wear.
As you can see above the coverage is quite good and makes the skin look smoothed and flawless compared to the hand without any product on.
The foundation retails for £6 which is an extremely good price and i am very happy with the foundation.
Have you tried any products from The Ordinary Before?
Caitlin
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Honestly... I have no clue what happened to the quality of the photo above. I did use a Instasize to edit these pictures, which i haven't done before, maybe its that?
I was recently sent a few products from the brand Your Good Skin for a 28 day challenge using their skin concentrate. I've decided to try out the other products and now i want to give you a full review and let you know whether you should go out and try it.
I was sent the Skin Concentrate, Rapid Rescue Treatment,Calming Cleanser and Day Cream.
This Serum had a lot of claims. It promised to transform my skin in 28 days. The first time i used it... BAM spot. Now I cant say that it was the serum that did this but i did find quite a coincidence. I didn't feel that it did much however after using it again but with all the other products i will say it was much better. The packaging was very good. It came with a little box which was magnetic, i felt this was really nice. The serum was quite thin and therefore was great for in the morning and night.
Loving the use of alliteration in that name... okay ill stop letting my English GCSE work into my blog. The cleanser is blemish clearing which is what i need right now! My skin felt nice and fresh after using, which is the best feeling ever. My make up was removed well in my opinion and i didn't see any after cleansing. It truly is creamy which i felt was really nice and relaxing to apply.
I didn't really know how to feel about this, other than I THINK it works? The product was gel, which surprised me as i thought it would be a cream. My eyes did start to sting a bit after i applied to a blemish on my nose however this did go away quite quickly. The gel did make it very refreshing which was nice. My skin did become a little stiff where i applied but that didn't bother me. I applied to a small blemish and in the morning it was gone however i think this may have just gone naturally.
I am not too sure how i feel about this cream. I think that it's great that it has SPF as that is a great quality for a day cream. Unfortunately, the cream made my skin a little red which i don't think anybody wants in the morning when they're going to school/work. I will admit that the cream was hydrating, which is what i expect from a moisturiser. My skin was very smooth and nice to touch.
Over all my skin felt amazing after using the products together. My skin felt clean and smooth and i would recommend using the products together for the best results.
Thanks for reading!
Caitlin
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Reviews...Reviews... I'm back with another review. I know I know I've done nothing but review, do you guys mind? I want to ensure you are buying products which a generally good. Any way as you may know from my town haul post, i was suckered in to buying some products from a brand called Ruby Cosmetics. I've now tried and tested these products and i am back to give you a full report!
How do I use it? Brow powder: I apply the powder to my eyebrows to fill them in. I like to use other brow products along side it. Contour kit: I apply powders to the face using the contour brush provided.
Packaging? Brow powder: The packaging holds quite a lot of product and the woman at the stall told me the product should last for 2 years! It's a plastic circular tub and doesn't feel very sturdy. Contour kit: This comes in a simple palette. The front has an image of a woman. The packaging is not anything special however that is not the most important part, the product is.
Texture? Both products are powdery however the contour palette seems more smooth.
Finish? Brow powder: The powder is not super pigmented and therefore will not shape your eyebrows very well. only fill them in. Contour kit: These powders are pigmented , especially the darker shades, they are matte.
Where can you find them? On the Ruby Cosmetics site for £34.99 (Brow) and £24.99 (Contour)
Final thoughts...
Packaging = 4/10
Texture = 6/10
Prices = 3/10
Overall = 5/10
I think these would be great if they were more pigmented. The packaging was not overly attractive but it could have been worse. The products does the job therefore both products are not too bad.
I hope you enjoyed!
Have you tried anything from this brand?
Caitlin
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Another Review... First off, let me say, i'm am so sorry about the terrible quality pictures you're going to see. My camera was acting up and being all weird, not to mention my terrible lighting. I tried my best to improve them for you guys.
Sooo... this palette is meant to be a dupe to the Naked Heat palette i think. I bought this using a TK Maxx gift card i earn from Toluna and it was relatively cheap. I've owned palettes from W7 previously, i have the In The Buff palette. For the price the palette is not bad at all. I did not expect much due to the low price tag however i was pleasantly suprised.
I'll be honest, the pigmentation is not as amazing as the Urban Decay version (Obviously!) but it's not awful. The shimmers were beautiful and the shadows swatched nicely. I LOVE the warm tones in this palette and i can see myself using this palette in the future. If you can afford the Urban Decay Heat palette i would suggest you purchase that however if you're on a budget and don't want to spend loads of money i would recommend trying this affordable version out!
How did you guys like this more chilled out review layout?
Do you prefer this layout or the previous layout?
Caitlin
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Marc Jacobs... I've never tried a high end brand such as Marc Jacobs so when this little black box arrived at my door you could say I got a tinsy bitsy excited. I had no clue that Influenster were sending this Voxbox as I didn't receive the email until a few days after.
What Are They? I received 2 Marc Jacobs Matte highliner gel eye crayons.I got the shades Earth(quake) and Deja Blue.
How I Use Them? I think these are perfect for creating art with your make up and adding pops of colour to your waterline.
What Is The Packaging Like? The packaging is quite simple. The crayons clearly show what colour they are and have the Brand name printed on. They have twistable bottoms in order to get more product which is very easy to use.
What Is The Texture Like? These eyeliners are super creamy and glide on the eye, just like they claim to. I agree with the fact that they are waterproof as you cant remove easily with just water.
What Is The Finish Like? They look smooth and matte.
Where Can I Find Them? At John Lewis for £20 each.
(Top-Bottom, Deja Blue , Earth(quake))
My Final Thoughts...
Packaging = 9/10
Texture = 8/10
Price = 6/10
Overall = 8/10
These applied beautifully and met my expectations coming from a brand such as Marc Jacobs. I wish they were a little more affordable however I can understand coming from a high quality brand.
I hope you enjoyed this review and I will see you next week. Don't forget to follow my twitter to know when I next post here.
* I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.
Ugh! I really wanted to get up a review on the Look Fantastic Beauty Advent Calendar but there was a whole mess up with the delivery and now I don't have the calendar to review :(
Instead, like promised, I have decided to do an in depth review on the Rita Shades of Black nail polish in matte black by Rimmel. The lovely company Bzzagent actually sent over this product and I totally recommend you check them out!
The colour that I chose was a matte black as I wanted to step out of my comfort zone as I had never owned a black nail polish or a matte nail polish so to me this was a whole new experience! The consistency of the product was perfect. It wasn't to runny and it wasn't to thick, it was just right. The colour payoff is great and you can get a really full coverage nail with two coats. The application process was nice and easy. However the product claims to dry in 60 seconds. I do believe this is true however you still need to be cautious and smudging will still occur if you are not careful. The polish lasted me about 5-6 before it began to come off however I do have a tendency to pick at the polish. The polish becomes shiny after a few days and loses the fully matte look which is quite disappointing but overall I think the product is great, especially at an amazing £2.99 at Superdrug! You can find this product here!
Please let me know if you have tried this or any other shades and how did you find them? Don't forget to follow the blog to keep updated and check out my social media!
Caitlin
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