Clinique High Lengths Mascara

Hey Ladies,
So today I am testing out another mascara for you all, it's a hard job but someone has to do it! Today's offering is Clinique High Lengths mascara, if you follow the blog you may have noticed a couple of weeks ago I reviewed their High Impact mascara and it is my favourite product ever invented, ever. I absolutely love the brush, the formula and the effect so when I picked up this mascara I already had a high standard in mind.

...And boy did this mascara achieve my expectations. When I think of a good mascara the wand is always the main selling point, and the High Lengths...er... wand bit is a bit off putting at first. I have been testing this now for two weeks and it is very easy to get used to the wand, it disperses just the right amount of product and gives you long feathery lashes that are slightly thicker at the base. The formulation is also fantastic, it doesn't flake or smudge and most importantly it can hold a curl all day long so no need for re-applying!

Have a look for yourself in my before and after shots....

I hope you enjoyed that!
Love,
S

Clinique High Impact Mascara Review

Hey Ladies,
There is nothing more I love spending my hard earned money on than mascara. I am always on the search to find the perfect mascara that isn't too clumpy, gloopy or expensive. Recently I think I have really hit the nail on its head and found the perfect mascara for me!

Clinique High Impact Mascara in Brightening Black is the newest addition to my mascara wardrobe. I received this sample in my bonus time gift at the start of August and have used it almost everyday since. It is the perfect mascara at adding length (like I honestly need more length) and definition to my lashes to give me an everyday flutter lash effect. The consistency of the product is perfect, it isn't drying which means no flakes during the day on my cheeks or transfer onto my lid which is a must! The mascara is brilliant if you are like me and you're always on the go and you need something to last all day long.

The applicator is quite a large "fluffy" wand as I like to call it, perfect to give curl to the lashes and not to big so you miss out on the little ones in the corner. As this is a sample it doesn't have one of the plungers on the opening which means you get a bit more product than you normally would need. To combat this I like to swipe the wand along the rim of the tube so I get rid of any excess which prevents over use and clumping. Removing your make-up at the end of the day is also a doddle as one swipe with an oily make-up remover and its gone!

This mascara comes in black and black brown and is a steal at 19.50! This is one of the firm favourites of the Pixiwoo sisters which means it must be brilliant. This is quickly becoming my favourite mascara and I can soon see myself picking up a new one when my little sample has run out.

Until my next post!
Love,
S

AVON Haul

Hey Ladies,
Recently one of my friends became an Avon Representative in my local area and like any girl would do I gave the catalogue a good reading and ordered some things. My friend held an AVON party in her home to show off the products and to encourage buyers, she asked me to come along and do some make-up looking using the AVON products.but the only problem was that I didn't own any AVON so I picked up some essentials for creating a simple smoky eye that anyone could do! After the party had ended I ordered some more products for my kit as the girls at the party had recommended them to me.

I thought I would share these products with you because the are super cheap, really great quality and widely available. Search on the AVON website to find a representative in your area and support them as this is a tough job! I will leave all of the prices below and I will also link you to the most recent catalogue so you too can have a browse.

Some of the products mentioned you may have seen some of the bigger You Tubers like the Pixiwoo girls talk about. They are always raving about the SuperShock eye liners! Naturally I just had to try them because they like them.

True Colour 4 in 1 Palette

Colour: Purple Haze

Cost: Usually 11 each but offer of 2 palettes for 12

 

 True Colour 4 in 1 Palette

Colour: Mocha Latte

Cost: Usually 11 each but offer of 2 palettes for 12

 SuperShock Gel Eye Liner Pencil

Colour: Black

Cost: Usually 7.50 but was 5

 Super Extend Extreme Mascara

Colour: Black

Cost: Usually 13 but half price 6.50

 SuperShock Gel Eye Liner 

Colour: Blackened Metal and Shimmering Sapphire

Cost: Usually 8 but offer of 2 for 10

 Sarah also gave me a tester of this lipstick in Sparkling Blush. It is so cute and tiny!

 The most recent AVON catalogue can be found here!

Hope you enjoyed!
Love,
S

A Weird Obsession!

Hi Everyone, My name is Susan and I am a hoarder. 

Hope everyone had a great weekend, today I have a confession to make and I hope I am not the only person that does this. I am a packaging hoarder. Once I buy a good quality product from the likes of MAC or Chanel for example, I cannot justify throwing the packaging away. It is really stupid because I don't have any uses for the packaging or any great ideas on what to do with it, I just like to have it. 

Since taking these photos two weeks ago I have parted with these treasures and sent them to the great recycling centre in the sky! I ripped away any attachment to them so I could create room in my beauty storage area for more wonderful products. Although it was quite hard as I have been adding to the heap since (around) 2008. 

Please tell me I am not alone in my hoarding ways.....

Love,

S

NOTD

Hey Ladies,
I just painted my nails as I have a show to go to tonight so I did something that was super fast and simple! All you need is two colours and a top coat, for this I chose this grey from Rimmel, a black from Barry M and my seche vite topcoat. Simply, paint your whole nail with the grey, apply top coat and then apply the black as a french tip. Apply another layer of top coat and you're done!

Hope you try this out!
Love,
S

Black Smoky Eye

Hey Ladies,
As a make-up artist you are constantly asked for a smoky eye. But, what is smoky eye? There are many different types of smoky eyes, the one I have done today is the most dramatic. This type of smoky eye can look very harsh and strange if not done right, usually not a look for someone who hasn't worn it before. It is my least favourite type of smoky eye as it can go really well or really bad, and I always wear eye-liner and sometimes it can get lost in the darkness. I advise if you are wearing a look like this to only wear light blush, strong contour and nude lips as the eyes are supposed to be the focal point! You don't want to look like a....excuse me....tranny.

As per usual I will leave all of the products that I used below!

Face
Foundation: Revlon- ColourStay in Ivory
Powder: Essence- Fix and Matte
Concealer: Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection in Fair
Blush: Mac-Peechykeen
Contour: Mac- Harmony

Eyes
Primer: Mac- Painterly Paint Pot
Lid: Mac- Black Track Fluid Line and Carbon e/s
Crease: Mac- Cork and Brown Down
Brow Bone: Inglot- Matte White and Mac- Phloof
Liquid Liner: Mac-Black Track Fluid Line
Eye Liner: Mac- Smolder
Mascara: Maybelline- Falsies
Brows:  Mac- Brown Down and Carbon

Lips
Lipstick: Mac- Up The Amp

Hope you enjoyed!
Love,
S