Sunday 22 October 2017

Beauty On A Budget - Maybelline Eraser Eye Concealer


In this upload I will be reviewing and talking about Maybelline's Eraser Eye Concealer. Maybelline describes this concealer as "perfect for the under-eye area, covering flawlessly", the website also says that the concealer will help to say "bye bye dark circles and lines".
    Image result for gimme gif
  • this concealer cost me £8.99 from superdrug, I use it in shade NUDE. I have been using this concealer for about 2 months now. 
  • I first heard about this concealer from all the different youtubers raving about it and about how full coverage it was.. so naturally I just had to get my hands on it!
  • The concealer itself comes with a sponge applicator attached, and you have to twist the lid in order to get the product to come onto the sponge... I find that it makes application so easy, and unlike other concealers you can actually see how much product you have left in the tube so you don't find yourself stuck one day when you've only had enough to do half your face!
  • The coverage on this concealer is exactly what makes it my total favorite, it is so good at hiding dark puffy circles under the eyes.. so perfect for early morning starts😍 it also applies so nicely on the skin, I use a Glamher Foundation brush (103) to blend it out.
  • Now for the cons... 😫 As much as I do love this concealer; there is only four shades, luckily NUDE works for me, but after looking into a lot of reviews on different sites a lot of people have said they haven't been able to find their shade and haven't ended up buying the product because of this. As well as this, i do like a concealer that I can use to really brighten and highlight, this concealer is one that can only really be used to cover dark circles - again due to the lack of a light enough shade. 
  • Secondly... it is a bit of a pain that this is purely an under eye concealer as it wont cover spots or blemishes. 

  • To conclude however, I would recommend this concealer, as it is extremely good at doing what it claims to and does cover under eye circles like a dreamπŸ‘Ό, it is also a good price and definitely does have staying power as it lasts allll day! I will definitely be repurchasing this once I run out.. Hope this helps! 
Image result for wave goodbye gif
...By Megs XπŸ’•πŸ’‹πŸ˜‹

Monday 16 October 2017

Beauty On A Budget - NYX foundation

Image result for budget gif
 I often find that as a student I can't always afford to top up and wear my favorite high end makeup every single day, so reviewing drugstore products made a lot of sense, hope you enjoy! 
This week I will be reviewing ...
  • NYX stay Matte Not Flat Foundation
    • at only £6 this foundation is such a steal! NYX describes this foundation as full coverage, oil free and water based, and to be mineral enriched. I use this foundation in the shade NUDE.
    • First impressions of this foundation was that it is super thick, which worried me a bit at first because I thought it might be cakey, but as soon as I started putting it on my skin I loved it! it is so full coverage but not in a way that clings to dry spots, it also smells great. 
    • I also quickly learnt that a little goes a loooong way with this one! two pea sized squirts easily cover my whole face. 
    • I honestly felt that this was such a good dupe for MAC studio fix foundation, and at the price I was hooked! 
    • The only bad thing I have to say about this foundation is that after a full day wearing it, it does separate quite a lot on my nose and around my T-ZoneπŸ˜“, and I did find myself topping up with a powder foundation quite a lot throughout the day.... But when I used the foundation again, I baked on and around my T-Zone and this problem was minimized, and plus I do have very oily skin so I'm sure that on drier skin you probably wouldn't have this problem as much as I did. 

  • all in all I would definitely recommend this foundation, it definitely does offer a full coverage look and does last a long time (even if i do have to do a few touch ups throughout the day!). Its such a reasonable price, and does go such a long way, this foundation has now worked its way into my favorites and I use it as my go to day time foundation virtually every time. 
Image result for blow a kiss gif disney        ... By Megs XπŸ’•πŸ’‹πŸ˜‹

Sunday 1 October 2017

My Every Day Look


This is my everyday 'go to' look, a natural glowy look with a nice glossy/matte lip (depending on how i'm feeling!) I mostly use the same products for this look, but sometimes will change it up a bit.

prep
Nivea day cream - oil free
Bodyshop Teatree Pore minimizing Primer
vaseline
Maybeline eye eraser concealer as an eyeprimer

Brows and Eyes
Mac Fluidline Brow Gelcreme (in shade BRUNETTE)
PIXI clear brow gel
Hoola Bronzer put through crease
Benefit  Roller Lash or Soap & Glory thick and fast mascara

Face 
Maybeline Fit Me! Foundation Matte and poreless (in shade 130 BUFF BEIGE)
Maybeline Eraser Eye concealer (in shade NUDE)
MAC Pressed Powder (in shade MEDIUM)
Soap and Glory Wonderbronze brick (in shade SUNDAZE)
Hoola Bronza
Revolution Blush palette
Makeup Revolution Ultrablush Palette 2 (blush and highlight shades)

lips and finishing touches
Hoola lip gloss
MAC lip liner (in shade SOAR)
MAC fix+ / Urban decay DESLICK setting spray

...By Megs XπŸ’•πŸ’‹πŸ˜‹


Monday 4 September 2017

Pretty In Pink


 This look was made for a girls night out, I matched the lips to the eyes, and paired the look with a winged liner, bold brows and big and wispy lashes.

The Products I used:

Prep

  • Nivea Day cream
  • clinque eye cream

  • The Body Shop Tea Tree Pore Minimiser (really good for times when my skin is breaking out!)
  • NYX eyeshadow primer ( in shade NUDE)
  •  
    Eyes and Brows
    • MAC Fluidline Browgel Creme (in shade Dirty Blonde)
    • Sleek Brow Kit (in shade Dark)
    • PIXI clear brow gel
    • Max Studio Finish Concealer - to carve out brows (in shade NC10)
    • Makeup Revoloution Palette ( Flawless 3 Resurrection)
    • NYX eyeshadow (in shades  LOL, GUILT TRIP, RAVEN, FROSTBITE)
    • Colourpop cosmetics SUPERSHOCK eyeshadow (in shade WATTLES and SEQUIN)
    • Eyeko Black Liner (EYE DO)
    • MAC eye KOHL
    Lashes
    • DEPOP faux minx lashes
    • EYELURE lash glue

    Face
    • NYX Matte but not Flat Foundation (in shade NUDE)
    • Maybelline Eraser eye concealer (in shade NUDE)
    • NYX HD photogenic concealer wand (in shade 01)
    • Makeup revoloution Banana Powder 
    • MAC pressed powder (in shade MEDIUM)
    • Soap and Glory WONDERBRONZE brick (in shade SUNDAZE)
    • Benefit Hoola Bronzer
    • MAC blusher (in shade MELBA)
    • Makeup Revoloution Ultrablush Palette GOLDEN SUGAR 2 - highlight
    Lips and Finishing Touches 
    • MAC lipliner (in shade SOAR)
    • MAC lipstick (in shade PLEASE ME)
    • URBAN DECAY setting spray - oil control (DE-SLICK)

    ...By Megs XπŸ’•πŸ’‹πŸ˜‹

    Saturday 26 August 2017

    Burnt Orange Cut Crease

    Step One - Brows and Base


    • MAC Fluidline gel brow Creme (in shade DIRTY BLONDE)
    • MAC Studio Finish concealer - to carve our brows (in shade NC10)
    • NYX eyeshadow primer (in shade NUDE)
    • Revoloution Banana Powder- to set 









    Step Two - Crease Colour

    • NYX Single Eyeshadow (in shade LOL)
    • NYX single eyeshadow (in shade GUILT TRIP)













    Step Three - Cut That Crease
    • LA Covergirl PRO Concealer (in shade PORCELAIN)
    • Revoloution banana powder - to set concealer












    Step Four - GLITTER
    • Barry M Glitter Rush (in shade DESERT BRONZE)
    • NYX glitter Glue
    • Eyeko Black Liner (EYE DO)
    • Eyelure lash glue
    • Lashes from DEPOP (in style LILY)



     This was only an eye look and have no makeup on the rest of my face thats why theres a slight colour differenceπŸ˜…



    ... By Megs XπŸ’‹πŸ’•πŸ˜‹

    Friday 25 August 2017

    Brown Smokey Eye with an opalescent highlight


     I was inspired to create this look after having my makeup done in a MAC store the day before.  I paired this look with an opalescent highlight to break up the look.

    The products I used:

    Prep

    • nivea day cream - oil free
    • MAC Fix + spray
    • benefit porefessional primer
    • MAC studio finish concealer (in shade NC10 - used as an eyeshadow base)
    Brows and Eyes
    • MAC fluid line brow creme (in shade DIRTY BLONDE)
    • MAC studio finish concealer - to carve out brows (in shade NC10)
    • NYX Nude Matte Pro Shadows - transition shade (in shade DANCE THE TIDES)
    • MAC eyeshadow pro palette (in shade BROWN DOWN)
    • a selection of other MAC and NYX brown eyeshadows. 
    • colorpop creme gel liner (in shade SWERVE)
    • MAC eye Kohl pencil liner - smoked out on lower lash line ( in shade COSTA RICHE)
    • NYX cosmetics eyeshadow - for under brow and inner corner highlight (in shade FROSTBITE)
    • NYX Doll Eye mascara
    Lashes
    • MAC strip lashes (in style 36)
    • EYELURE lash glue
    Face
    • MAC studio fix fluid (in shade NC20)
    • NYX photogenic HD concealer wand (in shade 01)
    • MAC studio fix powder plus foundation - used for extra coverage in T Zone (in shade NC20)
    • MAC powder (in shade MEDIUM)
    • Soap And Glory  WonderBronze (in shade SUNDAZE)
    • Benefit Hoola Bronzer
    • Revoloution Blusher palette
    • Makeup Addiction Cosmetics light reflecting loose powder (in shade SNOWGOLD)
    Lips and Finishing Touches
    • MAC Matte lipstick (in shade MEHR)
    • MAC lip pencil (in shade SOAR)
    • Urban Decay DeSlick setting spray (OIL CONTROL)

    ... By Megs XπŸ’‹πŸ’•πŸ˜›

    Tuesday 22 August 2017

    Silver Sparkle Smokes - Full glam



    Image result for princess and the frog gif I created this look for a night out for an 18th Birthday. I absolutely love Glitter and throw it into every look I canπŸ™Š. I went for a very full glam look with silver glitter, big lashes, and a bold red lip. 

    The products I used:

    Prep
    • Nivea day cream - oil free
    • clinique eye cream
    • benefit porefessional primer
    • NYX eyeshadow primer (in shade NUDE)
    Brows ans eyes
    • sleek brow kit (in shade DARK)
    • PIXI brow tamer
    • MAC studio finish concealer - to carve out brows (in shade NC10)
    • makeup revoloution parental advisory palette
    • MAC eyeshadow (in shade CARBON)
    • NYX professional makeup epic ink black eyeliner
    • benefit roller lash mascara
    • MAC glitter (in shade 3D SILVER)
    Lashes
    • 3D mink lashes - bought from depop ( in style LILY)
    • Duo lash glue
    Face

    • MAC studio fix fluid (in shade NC20)
    • LA cover girl concealer (in shade PORCELAIN)
    • NYX banana powder
    • MAC prolong wear powder (in shade MEDIUM)
    • NYX matte bronzer (in shade Medium)
    • benefit HOOLA bronzer
    • MAC powder blush (in shade MELBA) 
    • Makeup revoloution ultrablush palette (in shade GOLDEN SUGAR 2) - highlighting shades
    Lips and finishing touches
    • MAC lip pencil (in shade RUBY WOO)
    • Bourjois rouge edition lipstick (in shade ROUGE PODIUM)
    • Urban decay de-slick setting spray (OIL CONTROL)


    ... By Megs X πŸ’•πŸ’‹πŸ˜›

    Sunday 13 August 2017

    My first Look - Teen Glam


    This look was created for my thirteen year old sister, for her to attend a wedding. I used light products and aimed for a natural look in the face focusing more on the eyes. 
    The products I used:

    Prep
    • nivea day cream - oil free
    • tea tree pore minimizing primer - body shop
    • NYX eyeshadow primer - nude
    Face
    • MAC Matchmaster foundation (in shade 1.0)
    • NYX Matt but not Flat foundation (in shade NUDE)
    • Iconic London Cream Contour Palette concealer (lightest shade)
    • MAC Prolong wear powder (in shade Medium) 
    • Soap and Glory wonderbronze (in shade SUNDAZE)
    • NYX Matt Bronzer (IN MEDIUM)
    • Revoloution ultrablush palette (GOLDEN SUGAR 2)
    • Makeup addiction cosmetics light reflecting loose powder (in shade SNOWGOLD)
    Eyes
    • revoloution flawless 3 resurrection palette
    • colourpop cosmetics super shock eyeshadow (SEQUIN)
    • NYX cosmetics glitter glue
    • MAC loose glitter (in shade 3D PINK)
    • Too faced better than sex mascara
    • revoloution ultrablush palette  
    lips and finishing touches
    • MAC fix +
    • Clinque lipgloss

    .. By Megs xπŸ’•πŸ’‹πŸ‘…

    Saturday 12 August 2017

    A little about me...

     Hi I'm Megan!
      18 years young, born and raised in Essex, and new to the world of makeup.
    After always having a passion for the industry but never having the guts before now, I finally decided that it was about time I put myself out there!
    Image result for princess and the frog gif
    As I am only new to the trade I decided to create this blog in order to show people my looks, my journey along the way and also to show people the products I used and how I achieved the look I did! I understand that I am only new and that I am going to make mistakes and not going to be perfect, so any tips and tricks are always appreciated😁

    Love from Megs... XπŸ’•πŸ’‹πŸ˜‹