Well Hello, Long time no see!
Yes I am still alive its been a very busy few months getting myself back to normality following the Miscarriage but, I am pleased to say I think I am coming out of the other side. There are lots of great new things happening in my world and things are pretty good :)
On to the IMATS and UMAexpo as some of you know I work for the lovely Love Makeup most shows which I thoroughly enjoy, If I had to pick a Makeup Family it would be the show team as its always the same people and what a great and talented team they are.I brought a ton of stuff at both shows. I am going to list the items below and then over the coming weeks I plan on giving you full on reviews of each item.
What did i get?
A selection of Zoeva BrushesA Zoeva Set BagShadow SheildsJaponesque Brush BeltMakeup Forever HD PrimerMakeup Forever Mist & FixDaniel Sandler Watercolour Blush in Cherub and FlushLimecrime Lipsticks in Centrifuchsia, Geradium, Countessa Fluorescent, Great Pink Planet, BabetteHD Brows Brow Palette, Vamp, Bombshell and Foxy Shadow Palettes, Brow Colour Fix, Browtec and Brow DefineNARS Black Eye set, Orgasm/Laguna Bronzer Duo and Orgasm Nail set, Mini Monoi Body Glow and South Beach Multiple set, Velvet Matte Lips set, Full Size Super OrgasmMake-up Atelier Paris T-zone GelSugarpill Kitten Parade, Acidberry and DollipopBobbi Brown Long-wear Gel Liner, Extreme Party Mascara, Navy and Nude Eye Palette and Bobbi Brown Pro Card
I actually haven't opened anything its been sat in my wardrobe since both shows!
I cant wait to swatch everything for you guys and as I love you all so much I have a giveaway coming up including one item from above.
I hope you are all well and enjoy my haul.
I realised today that I have not done an FOTD for months and months I am not even sure if I have done one at all this year!! I am a bad beauty blogger, I have sat down and done a few they just never saw the light of day because I wasn't happy with the final product. Anyway enough waffle here is my current Summer daily look, I have been wearing this makeup since it started getting warm here just changing up the eyes. I will give you an example of another eye i have warn but be warned its instagramed as it wasn't for FOTD purposes.
I hope you enjoy it :) oh and do excuse my beautiful hair and brows i am long overdue a beauty day!
Products used:
Face:Bare Minerals Fair FoundationHD Brows Blusher Number 2HD Brows Bronzer Number 2MUA Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlighter
Eyes:Sugarpill Kitten ParadeNARS CharadeNARS Himalayas Smashbox Lash DNA in Jet Black
Lips:Seascape Island Apothecary Peppermint Lip Balm
Alternative Eyes:Sugarpill DollypopSugarpill Kitten ParadeSmashbox Lash DNA in Jet Black Inglot AMC Gel Liner in 77
Let me know if you like it and if you'd like to see a video tutorial for it as I am trying to get a list together of tutorials to go on youtube as I am stuck and don't want to do the same as everyone else.
A little while ago HD Brows released a small line of makeup that don't focus on the brows at all, yes that's right they have launched Foundation, Blusher and Bronzer to go with their already cult Eyebrow products.
I received the Bronzer Number 2* and Blusher Number 2* about a month ago now and have been playing with them both pretty much on a daily basis and on one photoshoot and now I am ready to tell you what I think. Both products are highly pigmented with a slight shimmer, a little of both of these really goes a long way. The Bronzer is especially pigmented so, if you are fair like me be very light handed. Unlike a lot of Bronzers this one doesn't have an orange payoff which I love especially due to the fairness of my skin, as I mentioned before, although, I don't think anyone wants to look like they have been rolling around in a bag of wotsits these days or am I wrong?As for the Blusher i would say its a very deep berry pink, it reminds me of raspberry smoothies, which is shot through with some gold. I would say with this Blush stay away from Highlighter because it will be too much you just don't need to add that into the mix. I use this very lightly on my skin and it gives me that healthy flushed cheek and makes my pale skin look alive. I really cant wait to use this Blush on a woman of colour because I think it would look spectacular! The Packaging, as you can see from the pictures, is rather nifty they have a plastic protective cover that you open to get to the product and whilst closed its the home for the latex sponge applicator that comes with both products, you also have a good sized mirror. I have to admit that for me my only gripe was the latex sponge, I would never apply either product with a sponge nor with a little blush brush but, I do think that would have been more fitting for both of these products. At the moment there are only one shade of each product but HD Brows are correct when they say that these two products will suit any skin tone and are completely buildable. The swatches are one full swipe they can be sheered down and built up.Both products feature in tomorrows FOTD so, you can see just how they look on :) Would I replace both items when they hit pan? 100% Yes
Would I purchase other colours? Yes if they added to the collection I would most certainly buy them for my kit and for my own personal use.
Would I use them on a model for a shoot? I have already and they worked fantastically on camera, provided there are some decent headshots I will share these when I get them back.
Overall I am completely in love with both products, I would love to see a matte Bronzer as I personally feel matte works much better for contouring but, as an out and out Bronzer its amazing. As for the Blushers I do agree like i said earlier that this will suit all skin tones but I would love to see what other shades they could create.
You can purchase both products here The Bronzer Number 2 is £19.95 and The Blusher Number 2 is £17.95. The brand have also added a Foundation and a Brush collection which also look pretty amazing.
Have you tried the new items from HD Brows? what did you think?
