Avon Mega Effects Mascara - Blackest Black

Today I am reviewing the Avon Mega Effects Mascara in Blackest Black. This mascara from Avon has created quite a buzz in the beauty field it features a completely new approach to applying mascara using the Wonderbrush. This mascara has been 6 years in the making and is a result of feedback received from over 2000 women and took 5000 hours of science to create.

This mascara can look a bit intimidating at first, it's like no mascara you have ever seen before. It doesn't feature the normal tube design or brush which you would expect from your everyday mascara. Instead it comes in a rectangular container and features an innovative new brush. I saw this in the Avon brochure and knew straight away that I had to try this and I am now on my second one so I thought it was about time to review.

This mascara promises to;

• Provide panoramic volume
• Corner to corner coverage
• Dramatic definition &
• To be flake proof & sweat proof

I can safely say that this mascara does just what it says on the tin. It provides excellent volume to my lashes, it doesn't clump at all and it makes my lashes appear fuller and more defined. I have also found that this mascara makes my eyes look bigger, I think this may be due to the new brush design.

The Wonderbrush:

This new innovative design features a multi-dimensional brush designed to fit into the curve of your eye and with an adjustable handle which can be used in 12 different angles. This helps to lift the top and bottom lashes from root to tip in a completely new way. The increased bristle area helps to comb through your lashes with ease avoiding clumping but still creating volume. This new method puts more mascara (apparently up to 40% more) onto your lashes. 

How to use this Mascara:

Step 1 - Grip It - Grip the sides and remove the cap.

Step 2 - Rock It - Rock the brush from side to side to pull out the brush and bend to desired angle.

Step 3 - Brush It - Comb through your lashes from root to tip.

Step 4 - Lock It - Insert the applicator until it looks into place.

When I first used this mascara the first thing I had some difficulty with was how to brush this new brush through my lashes. It feels odd to put something or this design near to your eyes and also having to use your hands to brush it through 

in a completely new way. However, once I saw the results I was instantly hooked. I hardly ever use any other mascara now and I will definitely be buying again once this one runs out. This retails at £10 for 9ml product, although it is often on offer at £7 so it may be waiting until this to buy!

I am hooked, how about you?

Thanks,

Loreal Paris Nude Magique BB Powder Review

Hello Everyone,

Today's review is on the Loreal Paris Nude Magique BB Powder in Light. I brought this in Boots for £6.99 which is a reasonable price for a face powder. It comes in 2 different skin tones; light and medium. The powder has pigments which adjust to your skin type to create a long lasting, matte looking complexion.

This powder claims to be a 5 in 1 'velvet skin beautifier' that 'mimics the 5 dimensions of velvety nude skin'. It claims to produce;

• No shine
• A smooth resurfaced finish
• Undetectable coverage
• A Fresh Look
• 8hr Matte complexion

I brought this powder in light to match my pale skin tone and it does so perfectly. The powder itself is light, thin and gives a gorgeous natural finish with no chalkiness or caking. I used this a setting powder on days when I apply foundation and as a base on days when I only apply some concealer. As a setting powder it keeps everything in place perfectly and doesn't budge throughout the day. It also helps to conceal any loss of coverage from your foundation throughout the day when using it to touch up. If used on its own it produces a look of natural skin but better, helps to even out your skin tone, reduces shine and gives a velvety satin finish.

I really like this packaging - yes it is plasticy but it serves its purpose perfectly. When you open the first layer it shows the pan of powder, if you open this up underneath it has a mirror and a flat sponge applicator which is perfect for touch ups during the day. I like the fact that it has all of these products in one as it makes it a perfect item to pop into your handbag for touch ups throughout the day.

Overall:

This is a lovely BB Powder - it stop shine and stays in place for up to 8 hours as it claims. It has a velvety satin finish and helps to even skin tone. This is a great powder and I will be purchasing again due to its long lasting capabilities.

Why not check this out for yourself and let me know your experiences :)

Thanks,

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette Review

Hello Beauty Junkies, so it was my birthday on the 30th August I turned 25! As a result I received some brilliant make up / beauty gifts from my fiancé which means I can now finally get back to my reviews on my blog. For the past few months I have not had enough money to spend on make up - which is devastating. However, I am now back with plenty of new items which I hope to review in the next few months. 

The Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette can be purchase from Debenhams for £37. It comes complete with the palette, a duo ended makeup brush and a free sample of Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion. I currently only have the Urban Decay Naked palette - which is the original palette and contains a number of neutral shades in different finishes. I mainly used the light shades in this palette and loved the rose tones. Therefore I chose to jump straight to the Naked 3 and skip the Naked 2. I felt that the Naked 2 contained very similar colours to the Naked palette and I wanted something different. 

This palette contains 12 completely new shades of eyeshadows. All of these eyeshadows are in the rose gold family - which really appealed to me as these tones tend to suit my skin tone perfectly.

Packaging:

I absolutely love this packaging - it is practical and pretty! After struggling with the Naked palette whilst travelling for years (having to tie hair bands to the ends to stop the case coming open) finally I have a good palette which closes effectively and will travel well.

The case reminds me somewhat of a tin pencil case that you used to use at school - but it is beautiful. It has a deep rose tone case with a wavy design and gold lettering. Inside there is a huge mirror which will be perfect for travelling.

Eyeshadows:

Strange -  Matte creamy vanilla shade, perfect for highlighting and using in the inner corners of your eyes.

Dust - Glittery pale pink shade with silver glitter - this has very good pigmentation and is almost fairy like in shade :)

Burnout - Pearl light peachy pink tone.

Limit - Matte light neutral dusty rose colour, perfect for use in the crease.

Buzz - Glittery medium pink with purple undertones and silver glitter.

Trick - Glittery warm peachy copper with gold glitter.

Nooner - Matte medium dusty rose tone, another tone perfect for use in the crease.

Liar - Pearl warm brown with with frosted mauve overlay.

Factory - Pearl medium to deep brown.

Mugshot - Pearl medium taupe.

Darkside - Matte deep brown with slight pearl sheen.

Blackheart - Glittery blackened purple base with red glitters.

The Glittery shades are better when used wet - this shows the pigmentation at its fullest and helps to reduce the amount of fallout.

The pearl shades can also be used wet to highlight the pearlescent sheen.

The matte shade Limit and Nooner are both brilliant matte colours for use in the crease however, they do require building up.

Price:

I think the price of this palette is spot on for the amount of shades and the quality of eyeshadows that you receive. I also love the fact that the packaging feels more substantial for your money than the Naked palette and the large mirror and duo ended make up brush that comes with it makes it a bargain at £37.

Overall:

I absolutely love this Urban Decay Naked 3 palette and would recommend this to anyone who loves rose gold tone eyeshadows. It is the perfect addition to my eyeshadows and I have not stopped using this since I received it. If you would like 12 completely new Urban Decay shades all in the rose gold family and all of good quality then I would highly recommend this palette to you.

I have created numerous looks with this palette already and know that it will be used excessively. 

I like the fact that this palette comes complete with a duo ended make up brush and cant wait to use the free samples :) 

If you have any thoughts on the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette or have your own review please feel free to link below so that I can see your opinions on the palette.

Thanks :)