My birthday is probably my second favorite day of the whole year (Christmas being first obviously) and as my friends and family know, I get VERY excited about it! My birthday was in June and so I know this blog post is very delayed however I thought by leaving it a little (or a lottle) I could review the products. *Disclaimer* I'm not bragging and I am extremely lucky to be gifted with all these lovely things as well as other non-beauty related presents. I just thought it would be a nice way of doing some reviews.
Zoeva Rose Gold Makeup Brush Set
This was definitely one of those items that are on the top of your wishlist but you never think you'll be lucky enough to actually own! Just look at how beautiful they are! Each brush looks like it's worth £££ but I think they work out to be only £5 each if you buy them in this set (excluding delivery) which is incredibly good value. The hairs never come out and after washing they feel and look brand new. The case is brilliant for travelling and I also put my palettes in as they don't fit in my makeup bag which shows how much room you have for extra brushes. The blend of both natural and synthetic hair makes blending and general application of makeup a dream and you really can notice a difference to your makeup when you use these rather than cheaper brushes. This set is the smallest you can buy however I think it is perfect and I really don't notice any brush missing. The odd time, I require a flat-shader brush and sometimes a pencil brush but other than that they really are perfect.
M.A.C Brush Cleanser
I know I've done a blog post about D.I.Y brush cleaning and conditioning but this is really good for spot cleaning. I have tried it for deep cleaning but personally I prefer the D.I.Y method. As well as it being cheaper, it also requires a lot less product. I would not like to constantly use it to deep clean as it would probably only survive 3-4 washes because it requires a lot to rinse out denser brushes such as foundation and powder brushes. I love using it however I don't think I would ever spend my own money on it.
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Sleek Au Naturel Palette
As I have previously mentioned, I am a big fan of the sleek eyeshadow palettes. The pigmentation is amazing, the colours are beautiful and the price is cheerful. There's nothing not to love about them and this palette is no exception. There are 8 matte shades: a cloudy, perfect for a highlight; a grey, mink shade; a light brown; a muted, lemon yellow; a basic orange; a classic dark brown; a plum (which is actually very wearable) and a matte black, perfect for a smokey lash line. There are 4 shimmery shades: an elegant champagne gold; a deep sparkly purple; a very fine gold glitter laid over a matte khaki colour and a stunning shimmery deep brown with flecks of purple and gold in the glitter. You could only ever use this palette as it has everything you need in it.
Bobbi Brown Concealer Duo
This is a product that has been blogged about like crazy. At the time of the hype, every beauty Youtuber and blogger went mad about it and now I know why. The coverage is amazing, I have never experienced creasing with it and the powder ensures it lasts all day. I have it in porcelain which is lighter than my usual concealer shade and so it gives a wonderful brightening effect. I love the packaging of this because I think it makes it look really special and sleek.
Bobbi Brown Lipstick in Peach Sorbet
Peach Sorbet. It couldn't be described better. A beautiful orange and coral shade blended together to create a beautiful pinky nude. I absolutely love this as it stays on the lips all day long. It goes on smoothly and looks so natural. The slightly gold shimmer means there's no need for a gloss and the pigmentation means there's no need for a pencil. It's just the perfect lipstick!
Bobbi Brown Lip gloss in Bare Sparkles
This product is simply gorgeous. It's a pretty, glittery gloss which can be used over any lipstick as the colour is very sheer but is perfect on it's own as well. It's a very basic purchase however is definitely necessary in any makeup collection.
Soap & Glory Supercat Felt tip Eyeliner
Who ever said eyeliner was tricky?? This really make an easy job of it. I know everyone says that about every eyeliner but, genuinely, even a monkey could do it. The thickness of the nib accents the lash line perfectly while the angle of it creates the perfect wing. The fluidity of the product is perfect and it all adds to the ease of using this product. I have wanted this product for ages and I've definitely not been let down!
Barry M Nail Varnish in Peach Melba
As I'm sure you know, Barry M nail varnishes are one of the best out there - especially for their price! This colour is gorgeous and even though it's a pastel, you only need 2 coats which is always good. For some reason nail varnishes are one of those things I never buy myself so I'm always grateful when someone buys me one (especially in one of my favourite colours!) .
NSpa Bath Set
As I've mentioned before, NSpa's scents are definitely one of my favourite. The smell is always so strong and delicious but never artificial. I love this set as it allows me to try all their flavours without wasting loads of product. I use the shower gels as bubble baths as they create so many bubbles with just a few droplets and the body butter is really rich but it sinks into the skin quickly (I'm way too lazy to sit around waiting ) .
I'm so grateful for all my lovely presents and birthday wishes that I received this year, both beauty and non-beauty related. Thank you so much to everybody who wished me a Happy Birthday.
Also, this is my first blog post on my new laptop so high-five for that!
*high-five*
Thanks for Reading!
Toodlepip
xxx
