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Product Rave: Simple Kind to Eyes Eye Make-up Remover

The Simple Eye make-up remover has been a staple for me for over a year now and I think I have gone through about five bottles so far. It is supposedly used to remove eye make-up but usually what I do is to take a cotton pad and get it moist with the product and then I start by removing my eye makeup and then proceed to rub off all the other makeup from the rest of my face. After applying this product I still wash my face, but this is optional and it is only personal preference and because I have oily skin.

I have very sensitive skin and this product is ideal for me. It removes all the makeup, it has no oil in it, so it does not cause any breakouts and it has no perfume and color. The product has no weird smell to it and it is very gentle on the skin.

It claims to be packed with vitamins and it removes waterproof mascara (which I can confirm). This product is really affordable and it can be found in any of the local supermarkets. The bottle holds 125ml of product. I will definitely repurchase this product and so far this has been my most effective makeup remover.

Have you ever tried any Simple products?

Drugstore Haul: Revlon

Some weeks ago I got these items from a stationary near University which carries make up products too. There was an offer from Revlon to buy 3 products and you got a gift for Free, so obviously I went for it!

I got the Revlon Double Twist mascara, the Revlon Color Burst lipstick in Blush and the Revlon Super Lustrous Lip gloss in Nude Lustre. As a gift I got the Revlon Eye Glide in Lilac, which can be used as a base for your eyeshadow or you can use it on its own for a wash of color over the lid.

This is the Super Lustrous Lip gloss in 04 Nude Lustre and I got it for €10.95. The color payoff of these lip glosses is amazing. They are true to the color in the bottle and they last for a long time. They are not too sticky and they don’t have any weird smell to them.

This is the Color Burst Lipstick in 035 Blush and the color is nude with a peachy undertone to it. I got this for €12.50 and I love it for when I have dark eyeshadow on and want a natural lip to go with it.

Color Burst in Blush

Left Blush, Right Nude Lustre

I wanted to try out a new mascara and the girl at the shop recommended I try the New Revlon Double Twist mascara. I got this for €12.95 and this mascara claims to give massive volume and definition to your lashes. I find that the mascara wand for this brush is too big for me and that it holds too much product in it. I tend to wipe off a lot of the excess off on the side of the tube. Said that I adore the formulation of this mascara and it gives lots of volume and length that lots of people have commented that I seem to be wearing false lashes.

The mascara wand

This is the gift that I got with this purchase and it is an eyeshadow base in 09 Lilac. This has some shimmer to it and as you can see in the swatch below it is that nice vibrant lilac color which would look gorgeous in the Summer months. I look forward to use it for a variety of looks during the Summer.

Eye Glide in Lilac

What do you think of Revlon? Do you have any products you would recommend?

Thank you Note

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This is just a little thank you note to all the lovely people who follow this blog and read my posts. I want to tell you that I really appreciate each and every one of you and I love reading your comments and your thoughts! I hope you enjoy and find this blog useful and I will try and do my best to make each and every post the best that I can!

If you have any requests or things that you would like to see in this blog, feel free to let me know! Thank you for all your support! ♥

Charlene xxxx

Christmas Gifts: Teddy Line Nail Polish

I love the color teal and my best friend got me this nail polish as one of my Christmas presents for this year. The color is simply numbered as 17. The product comes off pretty sheer on the first application but after two or three coats the color is true to how it looks in the bottle. I will try to do a NOTD with this color in the future so stay tuned.

What did you get for Christmas? What is your favorite color?

PUPA Gold Obsession Palette

This palette comes in sleek shiny black packaging with just PUPA written in red on the front. The name of the palette I picked out is called Gold Obsession and the number on the back is 15. I got this palette whilst I was in Italy for a family vacation and since I have always wanted to try some PUPA products I thought it was only appropriate to get it from Italy :). The palette comes with four shades, a big mirror on the inside and a double sided applicator.

The colors are all very soft and easy to apply, and they are very pigmented too. You can get a variety of different looks with this palette and I tend to use it a lot no matter if it is during the day or to get a more dark look for the night. I have been loving the lighter color from the top which has an orangey/peachy color too it. All the golden tones are very shimmery but the brown is matte, which complements the other colors brilliantly. I got this palette for about €16, (not so sure since it’s been a while) and I would love to purchase some other palettes from PUPA since I was very impressed with the quality of these shades.

It has 4 shades in it. A light gold shade, a more bright and powerful golden shade, an orangey golden shade and dark brown.

Here are some swatches. From left to right, the light golden shade, bright golden shade, orangey golden shade, dark brown.

Have you ever tried any products from PUPA? What do you think about them?

ELF Mineral Infused Face Primer Review

Like many of the Elf products this face primer is comparable to other high end primers, the main difference being the price you pay. Although this is on the pricier side when talking about Elf products it is still much less than what you would pay for other brands and the quality is surprisingly good!

What do they claim?

Transform your face into a flawless and smooth canvas with the mineral Infused Face Primer. Developed to combat excess oil, flaky dryness, enlarged pores and fine lines to result in a natural and youthful looking radiance. This clear multipurpose skin primer will prepare your skin so makeup goes on evenly for a lasting finish.

What does it look like and how does it feel?

It is a clear gel with a slightly thick consistency. It feels quite oily when you first put it on but once you blend it in the skin it leaves your skin feeling very silky and makes applying and blending foundation easier. I must advise you that I have combination/oily skin and this has not caused any breakout because of this product.

How much and how does it look?

The packaging looks nice as it has a pump, however this proves to be a problem after some time of using the product due to it being too thick that it stick to the side of the container. The top can be screwed off and the product is easily scraped out. The bottle contains 0.49oz (14g) and it is €6.80/£6.00 on the ELF website.

Recommend?

Yes, I will definitely buy another one once this one runs out. I have found that this gives me a much smoother finish and I have been using it religiously everyday for the past month.

My Wishlist

Hello all, sorry for the lack of posts lately but I am super busy at the moment with assignments! The Christmas Season is certainly cheering me up quite a bit as I love all the decorations, the Christmas lights and the food that goes with this season! Today I am going to tell you what is on my wishlist, not necessarily for this season!

Lancome Teint Miracle – this foundation is a light, oil free foundation that hydrates the skin and leaves it looking fresh and lit from within (at least that is what it claims to do)

Dior Palette – I have been wanting one of these palettes for months now, I just love the presentation and the effort that is put and the colors are just gorgeous!

Chanel Palette – I haven’t tried any Chanel products except for a lipstick but the palettes are what I am longing for.

Elf Flawless Finish Foundation – Elf have come up with this new foundation that is oil free (so perfect for my combination\oily skin) that is supposed to give a really nice air brushed look. The UK website will have them in stock beginning of next year so few weeks to wait still 🙂

Sigma F40 – I just love the shape of this brush and have yet to get it. It has been on my wishlist for ages but the shipping seems an extortion for just one brush 😦

What are you wishing for? Will you be getting any of them for Christmas?