FOTD #12- A Sad FOTD, but with new hair!

This FOTD is a sad one... I was dressed up to go to an interview, which I thought went ok, but I didn't get the job. So it kinda sucks looking back through these! However in better news, I can show you my new hair colour. I went for Superdrug's Colour Radiance Intense Rich Chestnut Brown:

Medium to dark brown right? LOOK at my hair in the photos below! It's actually black. In a weird way I don't mind this- my hair was dyed black for about 5 years when I was younger. I loved it being so dark, but it really sucked all the colour out of my face and was really obvious when the roots grew out. This is still a little harsh (it'll probably soften after a few washes) but I actually rather like it!

Face- Gosh Velvet Touch Clear Primer
Gosh X-Ceptional Wear Foundation in 11 Porcelain
elf Complexion Perfection Powder

Eyes- Gosh Velvet Touch Eyeliner in Black Ink (on lower waterline)
Sleek Ink Pot Gel Eyeliner in Dominatrix (Black) (on upper lash line)
UDPP
MUA Pro Heaven and Earth Palette (can't remember which shade)
No 7 Lash Adapt mascara

Lips- The Body Shop Lipstick in 22 Garnet

Of note here is the Sleek Ink Pot Gel Liner- I really love this stuff! It's really easy to put on (I use a little brush from an Urban Decay Palette), it goes on easily and lasts all day without smudging or looking harsh. It's understated but really properly good.

Love B xxx

FOTD #11 (a bit of a cheat)

This FOTD is a bit of a cheat, as it was the same day I was doing loads of lipstick review posts... which is why I'm wearing the same outfit and have crazy hair in all of them. Winner. But still, I feel quite corally and summery in this look.

 

Face- Witch Skin Clearing Primer

Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet + in #15

Lily Lolo Mineral Foundation in Porcelain

Eyes- Collection 2000 Collagen Curl Mascara in Ultra Black

Shade 4 of the MUA Heaven and Earth Palette

Lips- Chanel Hydrabase Lipstick in 81 Rouge Peche (I believe discontinued now)

Love B xxx

Lipstick Forever #4: Chanel Hydrabase Lipstick in 81 Rouge Peche

As a tiny warning, I think this might be discontinued, I've had it about 5 years so it's quite old!

Packaging: This is Chanel, so it's obviously going to be understated and have a bit of sophistication. It is a bit unsatisfying though- this is an older product, I think the current Chanel designs are prettier than this. It's very nice, but I don't find it particularly exciting.

Colour: Yes it's coral. Yes it shouldn't work on me, a neutral-pink toned girl. But actually... I really like it. There's a definitely pinkyness to it which stops it being that kind of orange coral I just can't wear.

 

Application: The formulation of this is very nice, for a lipstick it feels very smoothing and a tiny bit moisturising. I found this easy to apply even with the strong colour.

 

 Kiss Test: Not the worst I've seen, but there's more coming off than I'd like.

 

Lasting Power: Again not terrible, but after a meal it wasn't just faded, rather it was completely destroyed. As it is a creamy moisturising lipstick rather than a matte finish, it is probably to be expected that the focus is on colour and smooth application rather than lasting power. Apart from the meal, it lasted decently for about 3 hours before that.

I really like this lipstick on balance. I prefer it if it was a little bit longer lasting, but it's such a beautiful colour and lovely to wear!

7/10

Love B xxx

NOTD- 17 Fast Finish Nail Polish in Pink Lemonade

I'm not much of a fan of pink nails if I'm honest. I loved Barbie when I was little, but now bright pink nails make me quite nervous. Pink Lemonade, while not a bright pink, manages to be a pink that I really love.

Pretty right?! I would say this colour exactly fits the idea of 'pink lemonade'- sheer glazed pink with a yellow undertone. This is with 3 coats so it was much more opaque, but if you use 1 or 2 coats it's much more sheer. The formulation is ok, but not stunning- it was a bit uneven, and I seem to have lots of little bubbles or bumps in the polish which annoys me. Lasting power is decent, a little tipwear but nothing terrible. I think of this as somewhere between a manicure shade and a full colour- perfect for pretty low key nails!

You can buy this for £2.99 from Boots

Love B xxx

FOTD #10- Eye DRAMA

This FOTD was all about the eyes. It also meant my eyes were a bit overdone to do nothing. Who cares. It's ALL about the drama.

Face- Nyx HD Studio Primer
Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet + in shade #15
Rimmel Silky Loose Powder in Transparent

Eyes- Gosh Velvet Touch Waterproof Eyeliner in Black Ink (on lower waterline)
Collection 2000 Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip Liner in Blue (along upper lash line)
No 7 Lash Adapt Mascara in Black (2 coats on lower lashes, 3 on upper lashes)

Lips- Etude House Fresh Cherry Lip Tint in Red

I was a bit hit and miss with this day's make-up. I loved the way my eyes looked, but the Collection 2000 liner transferred so so badly, so I ended up with blue circles on my eyelids. Which looked a bit stupid, if I'm honest. The Etude House Lip Tint is a bit of a disappointment too, it is basically a pink neon colour! The lasting power is ok-ish. I will do some reviews on the foundation and eyeliner soon!

Love B xxx

NOTD- Rimmel 60 Seconds Nail Polish in Rapid Ruby

This is one of my favourite nail colours ever, and in fact I'm desperate to find a red lipstick that matches it because it's so gorgeous!

It's a beeeeeeautiful deep ruby red, originally bought because I wanted a grown 'Mad Men' style red. It applies beautifully opaque in 2 coats, and dries fairly quickly (although not in 60 seconds). The lasting power is a bit dodgy. It isn't horrendous, but I've had a fair bit of tip wear and chips at the nail base (again, *need* a top coat!). The one big downside I see with this is that the fast-ish drying nature of it means that it isn't easier to top up chips smoothly. It's easier to do a full coat (which is why my nails are so messy as I'd just topped them up). For the low price (I believe it's around £4.99) this one is a winner!

Note: one thing I forgot to say... this is a pain and a half to get off. It will dye your nails, fingers and anything in the vicinity red. It's a bit of a horror. To me it's worth it because I love the colour so much, but it's worth bearing in mind. 

Love B xxx

FOTD #9- I feel prettyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

I know the title sounds a bit show-offy, but my skin has been a whole host of ugliness for the last 2 weeks and this is the first time in ages I've looked nice enough to post a FOTD!

 

Face- Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream in Sheer Silky Skin #1
Maybelline Dream Matte Powder in Rose Ivory

Eyes- No 7 Lash Adapt Mascara

Lips- Kate Moss Lipstick for Rimmel in Shade 8

I've been wanting to try this mascara for ages, and by chance I spotted my mum had it! I snaffled it and tried it out, and it's SO good. I won't do a proper review (my camera is terrible and can't do mascara photos so there's no point!) but in 2 coats this looked a-ma-zing, my eyes looked so wide awake! Definitely getting my own....

Love B xxx