Body Shop - Darkening Shade Adjusting Drops

We all know the struggle is real when peruding the Isles of boots/SuperDrug etc. Trying to find a new foundation, swatches all over but due to the 'wonderful' artificial lighting in these shops the shade match is rarely completely matched.  Another annoyance is having to change up your foundation shade depending on the season, more tanned in the summer and paler in the colder months, no need to worry about either of these problems anymore. The Body Shop has recently launched shade adjusting drops, one to darken and one to lighten just a few drops added to your foundation can change the shade completely to match your skin tone perfectly. I have recently come back from Rome and watched a slight colour, this product came in handy, ideal for holidays you can darken your foundation every day if you'd like to give that extra drop of colour. The formulation is super smooth and opaque and doesn't effect the finish of your foundation, if the formulation is matte it will stay matte, if it is more dewy it won't dry out your skin. This product is multi purpose as it can also be used as a liquid contour with its ashy brown colour, amazing blendability and just the right amount of pigment. 

 Like i said there is also a lightening formula to do the opposite job which i haven't yet got my hands on.  Pick yours up now for just £10.00 here. 

Beauty Bay - Best Of Miami Beauty Box

There is something exciting about a beauty box, when i saw Beauty Bay had launched some new beauty boxes to celebrate the American holiday the Forth Of July i was pumped. 

Both boxes are based on some of the best of US makeup brands, there are 2 different looks available. One based on a glamorous night out in Miami and the other for golden vibes of a summer spent in LA. Both boxes include blush, contour, eye shadow, liquid lipsticks, lip liner and setting spray. And include some amazing born in the USA beauty brands including Gerard Cosmetics, L.A Splash, Makeup Geek and Anastasia Beverly Hills. The price tag is reasonable at £59 (box is worth £84) and includes free delivery. 

After much deliberation i went for the Miami box as i thought i would get the most use out of it.

Collection Contains:

• Kevyn Aucoin Deluxe Mini The Flesh Tone Lip Pencil in Medium 0.69g - A creamy nude lip pencil that adds definition, colour and volume to the pout.
• Makeup Geek Contour in Break Up 4.25g - A muted pale mocha facial powder that crafts defined structure for the complexion.
• Makeup Geek Blush in Spell Bound 4.25g - A muted rose pink blush that is ideal for adding a subtle flush of colour to the cheeks.
• Makeup Geek Eyeshadow in Creme Brulee 1.8g - A caramel hued eyeshadow that offers true pigmentation and seamless blendability.
• LA Splash Forbidden Kiss Velvet Matte Liquid Lipstick in Latte 3ml - A vanilla-scented toffee nude liquid lipstick that dries rapidly to a matte finish.
• Gerard Cosmetics Slay All Day Setting Spray in Jasmine 100ml - A floral scented makeup setting spray that hydrates and refreshes the skin.
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Illuminator in Riviera 9g - A rose pink highlighter with cool undertones.
• Coloured Raine Matte Liquid Paint in Mars 4ml - A rosy mocha-toned nude liquid lipstick that dries to a comfortable matte finish.         source - beautybay.com 

Get yours here - Best Of USA Boxes

Meeting My Love - Sephora

Since i first got into makeup i knew Sephora would be my one true love, unfortunately living in the UK and not travelling to any countries that have Sephora i have been deprived of its beauty. I am aware they now ship to the UK but online makeup shopping concerns me as i know i would end up purchasing something 7 shades to dark/light from what i actually need. I recently travelled to Rome for my birthday and made sure i had all the locations mapped out. I feel slightly ashamed as the first thing i did when we got in the taxi at the airport was give the taxi driver the address for the nearest Sephora, oh my poor husband. Anyways onto the products, a lot of the items stocked we can get in the UK so i concentrated on the own brand products as I've heard wonderful things.

Ive been home a week or so and have had the time to try these babies out and thought i would give my thoughts on some of my favs, i mainly want to rave about the Sephora high coverage concealer, i was instantly impressed as it is super high coverage but really creamy and easy to blend. I picked mine up in porcelain pink which is lovely for fair to medium skin to highlight under the eyes, down the bridge of the nose etc. This product really reminded me of the NARS Creamy Concealer but higher coverage, after wearing this all day under 32 degree heat i was delighted to see no creasing or smudging, a massive thumbs up from me.

The foundation was another product i will rave to my gal pals too, i picked up the 10hr wear foundation, which is high coverage and oil free. this product didn't feel too heavy on my skin and definitely didn't cake or make me look flat. It managed to cover all my redness and uneven skin tone with just one thin layer making my base look flawless.

Not that i am in need of any more lip products however i am super in love with the Sephora cream lip satin in the shade 06, VERY similar in texture to the NYX matte lip creams this baby applied like a dream, its a beautiful dusty pink shade perfect for every day makeup looks. I found it extremely moisturising on the lips, very opaque on first swipe and although i had to touch up throughout the day, its so easy to apply so i wasn't that fussed.

Whats your favourite buys from Sephora ??




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