Beauty Haul Time

Ok I have a confession to make... I went a little bit crazy on Valentines Day when my favourite website had a sale for all us lovely single people! I got 20% off all of these products (thankfully), but I have included the original prices incase anyone is wondering!

I'll admit I made quite an impact on my card that day... But these are things I have been dying to try for a long time! So y'all have Cloud10Beauty to thank for this!

I have a slight obsession with EOS lipbalms thanks to watching youtubers, so I decided I NEEDED to buy myself another one (and three for my sister!) I got myself the pomegranate and raspberry flavour (€6.95), and I love it! I've always found these lip balms really moisturising as well as smelling and tasting amazing! I'll let you know my sisters opinion on hers when she gets them!

I also got the Sleek 'Au Naturel' eyeshadow palette (Originally €9.99) It has some beautiful earthy brown tones, as well as some beautiful pale and quite dark colours! I used it this weekend and I adored it; it lasts all night too! The pigmentation is amazing so I know this will last for a long time!

I always seem to have a bit of a problem with finding a powder that not only looks good, but that I can carry around with me all day! I'm trying out the Sleek Professional Finishing Powder (Usually €8.49), and so far I'm loving it! It sets my makeup perfectly but doesn't give too heavy a coverage! Powder always seems to make my skin extremely dry also, but thankfully this one hasn't so far!! The only problem I have with this powder is that because it's a loose powder, I seem to get it all over me when I'm doing my face; and I always tip out too much or not enough!

The last things I got were three Real Techniques brushes. I bought the Powder Brush, Stippling Brush, and Setting Brush!

I absolutely adore the Powder Brush (Normally €13.50) I couldn't resist it! Don't get me wrong, it is hella huge, but it holds product perfectly, and buffs powder into the skin with no problem!

The Stippling Brush (Usually €13.50) is the prettiest brush I own, and when you get the hang of it, it can apply your foundation so flawlessly! I can't lie, the first few times I tried it I had a few streaks and a bit of an uneven coverage, but after some practice I get it right almost every time! The only thing I don't like is that it takes time to use a stippling brush every day, so it might not be the best idea if you're always rushing!

This Setting Brush (Usually €8.50) is the sweetest little face brush I've ever seen! I still haven't decided exactly what I'm going to use it for, but at the moment it's being used to blend my concealer; and it's working quite well if I'm honest!

That was all I have for this lil haul/review! I hope this didn't bore you too much, and you should definitely try out some of these products!

Love and Hugs, Emma xx

February Beauty Favourites!

So I decided it'd be a fun thing if I did a beauty favourites every month, because I have a lot of things that I love! And I mean a lot! I'm sorry it's a lil bit late, but I suppose I'll start! 

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush: I've had this brush since the end of December, and I have been using it non-stop! I haven't touched another foundation brush since. I find it applies my foundation so smoothly and doesn't soak in the product, forcing you to use more! The bristles are very tightly packed, so they apply the foundation more evenly. I personally love this brush, and I think I'll be sticking with it!

Bourjois 10 hour sleep effect foundation: I have this in foundation in the shade 71.  I quite like it, I haven't worn a liquid foundation in quite a while as I found they clung to any dry skin I had; this one thankfully doesn't and covers it quite well. I'm loving it at the moment, but we'll see how it goes! It gives quite a light coverage to your skin, but it can easily be built up, and it doesn't make it look like you've caked your make up after! I've found that once I set this foundation with a powder, it'll last all day.

Essence Smokey Eye Effect Eyeliner: This is a pencil eyeliner, and it is the best one I've ever had! I know I should really only use it when doing a smokey eye, but I use this thing every day! It does the perfect thick line on your eyelid and I think it works great for doing your waterline as well!

Rimmel London No.128 Starry-Eyed Lipstick: I have searched for weeks on end to find the perfect lipstick, and this is it! I am in love with this colour; it's a beautiful, deep purple/red colour, which is absolutely stunning! It's also long lasting and has no problem so far in staying on all night! It is a definite need!




Simple Antibacterial Handwash - Mint: I absolutely adore this!  It's antibacterial which really is perfect, and I love that it states it clearly on the package so I don't have to spend hours searching the label! It uses a pump system, which I personally prefer as I always thought that using a bar of soap was somewhat unhygienic even though I know it isn't! It also... smells like mint; I love mint, a lot. Honestly I'm surprised I haven't spent 24 hours of the day washing my hands, it's that good! Best part of all? It was only €1.49 in this spectacular shop we have in Ireland called Dealz!

So those are my absolute faves at the moment, thank you for reading this far!
Love and Hugs, Emma xx