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April Most Wanted

April 14, 2014

April most wanted

 

1. Urban Decay Electric Palette – [Link]

I love my Naked palette but I’m a brights girl at heart, I’ve seen nothing but rave reviews for this and so it’s now on my OMGINEEDTHISINMYLIFE list. I think UD palettes are well worth the investment, and though I was considering another Naked I think I’ll be far more likely to pick this up instead!

2. Katy Perry Oh So Sheer – [Link]

Katy Perry Killer Queen is still my favourite fragrance, but I do quite fancy this lighter variant for less in-your-face-perfume moments. Plus the purple is ever so pretty!

3. Vegan New Rocks – [Link]

I feel the time is soon to indulge my life-long want for New Rocks without the need for killing any cows. Yes they’re pretty pricey (and more expensive than the leather versions…tsk!) but none-the-less they will get me through many a muddy festival ground and keep me from falling over when I windmill on stage.

4. Sleek Blush in Rose Gold – [Link]

I have issues with how much I want this blusher, yet I never seem to pick it up when I pop to Superdrug. This is the month. Now is the time. Rose gold…you will be mine.

5. Manowar Earings  – [Link]

I love Manowar, I love jewellery. I kind of hoped they would be made of 100% PURE STEEL, but alas they are silver.

6. Sleek Garden Of Eden palette – [Link]

After I fell in love with my Sleek Au Naturel Palette (review and swatches here), I knew it wouldn’t be long till I was after my next fix of delicious and creamy (but easy on the pocket!) eyeshadows, this one has been doing the rounds on my favourite blogs and all the lovely swatches have convinced me that it should be my next choice!

A good mix of delicious desirables to do some serious purse damage this month! What are you lusting after after the moment?

Totally hellbent for wanting ALL OF THE THINGS RIGHT NOW

– Gem

Fragrance

The Magazine Fragrance, have they finally got it?

November 18, 2013

I’ts not all doom and gloom in the Magazine department, (despite my epic ramblings at Marie Claire) since Gem and I rely heavily on these for new releases of cosmetics and shiny samples for bargainous prices, I find myself getting through an awful lot of them.

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Remember the old days of Mags, when there was a “scratch and sniff” page, or you lifted the flap and were encouraged to smell? Only to find that by the time you had got round to reading the last magazine in your mammoth pile, all you did smell was glossy paper covered in ink?

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Well time’s have changed when it comes to advertising fragrances in Mags and I have to say … I like it. I’f I’m honest, I never used to bother that much with taking note of fragrances, but since their redesign I’m hooked! Since the key to both Gem and my hearts are through packaging, my previously disinterested self (and bank balance) has reared it’s head at this and is finally taking note. Fragrances I want you all!

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It’s not just the perfumes, it’s the advertising that goes with it. Marc Jacobs (who I admit I absolutely adore and my lovely Daddy buys me each year) have a full page advert, covered by a beautiful piece of “daisy” plastic over the top. I’ve already ripped this out and fully intend on using it for all of the crafts.

 

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This new world order of tiny samples, or stuck on envelopes takes me to a new level of fragrance experience. The better the packaging, the more I want to pull the page out and keep it on my “may buy later pile” … and pull out the pages I have! Hold onto your hats ladies, this could be a start of something expensive … not only will I have to save an infinite amount of pennies for cosmetics, but I’m now going to be lusting after perfume!!!

So stay tunes my fellow beauty and fragrance lovers, I fear that 2014 is going to be very smelly indeed.

Totally hellbent for packaging and marketing … always

-Pants

 

Beauty Boxes

Glossybox October 2013 – Dark Romance

October 14, 2013

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When the preview pictures of the theme for the October Glossybox went up, I was so, so excited – Dark Romance – all thoughts of smoky eyes and deep reds and purples, but the actual box seems to bear little in way of the theme and I have to say is my least favourite since subscribing.

 

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Katy Perry Killer Queen EDP

The first thing I noticed was the perfume sample that I already received in the Sept/Oct Miss Glossybox. I can only assume there are a great number of people like myself who subscribe to both and feel a bit cheated getting the same product twice.

1.5ml sample

50ml for £29.00 from Superdrug

 

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Monu Illuminating Primer

I love a good primer, and this one comes highly recommended. The sample is a decent 20ml size so will get plenty of use out of it at least. I just find it hard to get super-excited about primers, perhaps this will amaze me and i’ll bite my words but it’s a bit…boring?

20ml sample

50ml for £24.95 from Monu

 

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Premae Multi-vit Smoothie Serum

Again, I find it pretty hard to get excited about skin-care. I do like that this is allergen free and clearly marked as being vegan but it just doesn’t strike me as a WOW product.

20ml sample

50ml for £33.50 from Premae

 

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Me Me Me Cherub’s Blush Lip & Cheek Tint

This is the only product you could even remotely tie into the “Dark Romance” theme. It’s the third or fourth Me Me Me product I’ve received in a Glossybox, and probably my least favourite. I tried a little on my cheeks and it stained where I applied before I had time to rub it in leaving me with little red stripes on my cheeks. As a lip stain it was far too watery. I’ll be sticking to my Benetint.

Full size product

12ml for £5.50 from MeMeMe

 

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Vita Liberata Latte Illuminating Skin Finish

Definitely the worst thing I’ve ever got in a beauty box. I don’t use tanning products EVER AT ALL EVER EVER EVER and even if I did I would be disappointed at the two little sachets. I also don’t think tanned glimmering latte skin could be further away from “Dark Romance” if it tried.

2 x 3ml samples

30ml for £29.99 from Vita Liberata

 

Lots of people have expressed their disappointment at both the lack of adherence to the theme and the products themselves, so here’s hoping Glossybox pull something amazing out for next month to make up for it!

You can order a Glossybox here for £10 (+ P&P) per monthly box.

Totally hellbent for “oh it will be better next time”

– Gem

Beauty Boxes

Miss Glossybox September/October 2013

September 16, 2013

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Miss Glossybox is the younger sibling of the HBFL favourite, Glossybox. A bi-monthly subscription beauty box aimed at teenagers.

The box costs £7.00 (+£2.95 P&P) and everyone receives the same items.

Absolutely loving this box! The seven (SEVEN!) treats inside are all things I will use which is a rarity amongst beauty boxes.

There are four full size products, two samples and an accessory so well worth the money!

 

NYC In a NY colour minute – Times Square

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NYC are quickly becoming one of my favourite go to budget brands, especially their varnishes! Times Square is a gorgeous corally red with a hint of orange, and is a welcome addition to my sprawling collection of crimson polishes. I’m especially fond of fast dry formulas these days, and can’t understand why all polishes can’t dry as fast!

Full size product

£1.79 from Superdrug

 

NYC Nail Art Creation – Silverism

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Another NYC polish, but this time with a tiny tiny brush for nail-art. I’m not sure the silver and red compliment each other very well, but I’ll certainly be having a play around with this and my blue polishes!

Full size product.

I couldn’t find a link to this anywhere online – perhaps a new release coming soon? At any rate it will be under £2.50 along with the rest of the range and available at Superdrug.

 

Beauty UK Posh Pout – Corally incorrect 

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Yet another copy of the Clinique Chubby Sticks, and this time from budget brand Beauty UK. I’ve not tried this brand out before, but Amie loves them so perhaps this gorgeous red will swing them into my favour. This is described as a “Moisturising twist-up tinted lip balm” but it has a lot more colour pay-off than you would expect from that description. I’d describe it more as a sheer glossy lipstick.

Full size product.

£2.99 from Beauty Uk

 

JvG Soft Touch Eyeliner

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One can never have too many black eyeliners. This reminds me of the Avon Supershock gel pencils but far far less greasy. It’s not a bold enough black for my own person tastes, but it applies well and I have to admit is very long lasting. Might have to try this out on the waterline on stage for a real test of it’s waterproof (Or sweat proof!) capabilities!

Full size product.

£6.95 from Monushop

 

Katy Perry Killer Queen EDP

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You know how I always complain about perfume samples in beauty boxes? Eek…well…I was really glad to see this one! I’m in love after a single spritz and this has gone on the top of my Christmas wish list (I’m aware it’s only September…)

Just gorgeous, and I know the full size bottle will look incredible on my dressing table!

P.S Loving the bad-ass trailer, I’m a bit of a KP fangirl (-100 krieg points?)

1.5ml Sample

£29 for 50ml at Superdrug

 

Skinetica Anti-Blemish Gel

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A brand I’m not familiar with, but I’m always willing to try out anything that promises to “soothe calm and banish skin blemishes with results in 2-3 days”. It also claims to double as a toner and a base for make-up so I’m looking forward to giving this a try!

Sample size (amount unspecified)

£6.99 from Skinetica

 

Gabrielle Aplin mirror and album sampler

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Genius marketing and a cute mirror to boot. The back of the mirror has a link to a youtube video where you can check out a sample of the album. Not my kind of thing but not exactly painful to my ears either.

Very cute and handy mirror!

 

You can get your very own Miss Glossybox here for £7.00 plus P&P

Totally hellbent for so many goodies in one box!

– Gem