A Month in Nails: February 2014


This is a new thing I’m trying so let me know if you enjoy these types of posts. This is a look at what I had on my nails for the past month. This allows me to have a look at which colours I’m gravitating most towards and which brands I am liking.

For February I wore four different brands; Essence, NYX, She and Sally Hansen. As you can tell in January I was going for pinky shades which turned into darker purpley shades as the month progressed.

I like the consistency of all four nail polishes and they all stay on for a solid week on my nails without chipping. Personally I love the She colour but the Essence one is really fun and bright. The Sally Hansen one is not as opaque as the others but I love how the plum colour shows through and I love the application. The NYX colour is the first burgundy I own and I am really pleased with the shade.

The colours are Essence Naughty and Pink, NYX Red Wine, She Dirty Lilac and Sally Hansen Plum Luck.


Which shade would you go for? Have you tried any of these shades?


On my Nails: She Dirty Lilac Nail Polish


Last week I was wearing the She Nail Polish in 311 Dirty Lilac colour. I cannot find any name for this shade and they don’t seem to have any names for them which is a shame.

I always tend to gravitate towards these shades and so I have a couple of shades very similar to this one, from NYX and Catrice. However this one has a little more lilac showing through.

The colour applies smoothly and evenly and it lasted on my nails a whole week with no chipping, of course using my trusty Sally Hansen’s Base and Top Coats.

When I don’t know which colour to wear on my nails this is my go to colour. What is yours?

Have you tried the She brand? Do you like dirty lilac colours?


POTW: Essence Lipstick in All About Cupcake

Just the name should have you running to get this lipstick! Yes I am one of those annoying people who are totally sucked in by the name of a product *sigh*!
This week’s pink product is my well loved and not so much mentioned Essence Lipstick in 53 All About CupCake. I feel that the Essence Lipsticks are under looked and not given the praises they deserve. I’ve loved this lipstick for a couple years and would definitely repurchase, which will be soon in my case.

All About CupCake is a gorgeous pink shade that glides over the lips, hydrates and leaves a nice sheen. It has no shimmer and I always go for this shade when I’m in a hurry or don’t know which lip colour to put on. The packaging matches the colour of the lipstick, so different colours have different coloured packaging, which I think is brilliant!

I am not a big fan of the shimmery lipsticks from this range but the matte ones are just amazing. They also smell like cotton candy to me, which is a yes in my books!

What is your favourite lipstick? What do you like most from Essence?


Blogging Perks: Catrice Event

Yesterday I was one of the lucky bloggers who were invited to the Catrice Event at the Portomaso Tower. This was my first Blogging related event and I was not disappointed.
The people from Catrice set up an amazing spread for us. We were welcomed by flutes of champagne and we were served delicious canapes throughout the evening. I went with my lovely fellow bloggers Claire from This and That, Maya from Blue Jeans and Red Lipstick, Lyndsey from Splashes of Looks and Jessica from Beauty is Our Passion. Seen below from L to R; me, Maya, Claire, Lyndsey and Jessica.


We lounged on comfy sofas and had an amazing array of new releases from Catrice set out on the table in front of us. It was like makeup heaven! Catrice products were placed around the spacious lounge area for us to look at and try out.


I am a big fan of Catrice and have tried a number of products from the brand so I was really looking forward to checking out some of the new products from the new limited editions that are coming in stores next week, particularly the 8Hr Made To Stay Lip Polishes.


There was a huge stand for Catrice with some new products and that featured all their amazing shades in polishes, lip products and eye shadows. Two new collections will be launching in stores by March; they are Celtica and Eve in Bloom, seen below. I cannot wait to get my hands especially on the nail foils.

I would like to thank Catrice for the wonderful opportunity and the lovely goodie bag we were given, haul will be coming next week. 

P.S. Excuse the not so clear photos but the lighting was horrific for pictures.

What are your favourite Catrice products? What are you most looking forward to try?


Brand Focus: A NYX Obsession


NYX has only been in Malta for a couple of months but I’ve loved NYX products for a while now. Since the opening of their store in Sliema, I have amassed a number of products from NYX that have been added to my collection. This is what I have gotten so far.

NYX Matte Finish Setting Spray
This is a spray you apply when you’ve done your makeup and which helps your makeup last longer and removes that powdery look that you sometimes get on your face. Apply a couple of sprays to your face, making sure that the bottle is at arms length from your face. I have combination/oily skin so this formula works great for me, however they also have a Dewy Finish Spray which would better suit dryer skins.

NYX Stay Matte but Not Flat Foundation
This is an oil free foundation that is not heavy on the skin and applies smoothly on the skin. A little goes on a long way but I feel it doesn’t look too good if you build it up too much but stays long on the skin. Just apply one layer on the skin, it gives decent coverage and is in a squeezy plastic tube, great for travelling.

NYX Pore Filler
This is a gel like consistency that is one shade fits all. You pat a small amount onto your pores and it effectively hides your big pores. Don’t apply too much or you will look greasy and don’t rub it in as it has Silica and will disrupt anything you apply over the top.

NYX Advanced Salon Formula Nail Polishes in Taupe and Red Wine
I just love these nail polishes. Great colour selection, great staying power, affordable price and 15ml of product. You can see Red Wine on my nails here.

NYX Color Lip Balm in Asante
Moisturising sheer coverage lip balm that looks great on those lazy days or if you cannot go to the bathroom to reapply your lip colour. Smells heavenly and lasts nicely on the lips. Check my review here.

NYX Blush in Red
Amazing colour pay off and a little goes a long way. Definitely not good for makeup beginners but really amazing product to have in your collection. Looks great with a tan as it is a deeper colour but can be applied lightly if you tap your brush before applying to your cheek.

NYX Eyeshadow Base
This is a white coloured eyeshadow base in a pot. A little goes a long way and works wonders to brighten and intensify eyeshadows whilst increasing the longevity of the products.

Do you love NYX? Would you like to see a review on any of these products? 

POTW: NYX Color Lip Balm in Asante

 

This week’s Pink of the Week, is my favourite coloured lip balm at the moment, the NYX Color Lip Balm in Asante. I find that coloured lip balms are great to carry around in your purse. They are easy to apply and some give really nice colour, plus they hydrate your lips!
I got this NYX Color Lip Balm back in December and I’ve been carrying it around ever since. It has great colour pay-off, smells really sweet and yummy, and is really hydrating. This is just €3.99 and I find it’s better than some more fancy lip balms out there.This product applies sheer with a hint of colour but can be built-up to great coverage after a couple of swipes.

I cannot wait to try more of these color lip balms and to try some more colours in this formula.

Do you like coloured lip balms? What is your favourite?

On my Nails: NYX Red Wine


This week on my nails I am wearing the NYX Advanced Salon Formula Nail Polish in 195 Red Wine. I have been really loving the NYX nail polishes and I was on the hunt for a nice dark burgundy colour for a while. Excuse the mess around the nails, was in a kind of hurry.

I find their dark nail colours last really well on my nails and even after a week the only chipping I get is at the tips of my nails. You get 15ml with this formula which is really good for their price of €6.95.

As always I apply a base coat and a top coat on my nails. Especially the base coat is very important when using darker shades as it prevents the polish from staining your nails.

What is your favourite dark nail polish? Do you like the NYX nail polishes?