Haul With Swatches - MUA Cosmetics

Over the past few weeks I have been spending money I don't have on lots of makeup goodies, I know I am a naughty girl but when you walk into Superdrug and they are whispering "Buy me, buy me" I couldn't say no could I?

Here's what I treated myself too:

The MUA Undressed Palette

I haven't had chance to play with this palette other than swatching but as with all MUA shadows the matte colours are not highly pigmented and a little chalky. The satin/shimmer colours make this palette worth the buy as the pigmentation in those shadows is simply amazing. For £4.00 this is a great alternative to some of the higher end brands and a great way to start a makeup kit for those just starting out. You can purchase the Undressed Palette exclusively at Superdrug or on the MUA cosmetics website.

Top Row

Bottom Row

The MUA Heaven and Earth Palette

I got this palette prior to the others so it has had quite a bit of love as you can see by the state of the palette. I absolutely adore this palette for creating a beautiful brown smoked out eye. The palette features perfect brown shades for all occasions, Its also a perfect bridal palette for those of you just starting out. Yet again the matte colours aren't fantastic but as I said before the satin/shimmer colours make the palette worth it. You can purchase the Heaven and Earth Palette exclusively at Superdrug or on the MUA cosmetics website for £4.00.

Top Row

Bottom Row (sorry for the awful quality but you get the idea)

The Artiste Collection

This palette is my least favourite simply because the shades are not as pigmented as the other palettes especially in the case of the face shades. The face shades were so sheer I had to swatch them on white paper to enable them to show up for you guys. I do need to play around a bit more with this palette so, I think the jury is currently out and I may have to revisit this for a review at a later date. This palette is available on MUA's website and Superdrug stores for £6.00.

Artiste Face Colours

Artiste Palette Shadows

Eye Primer

 

This new product is simply amazing! I have owned an array of primers and this one really does the job as you can see just from looking at the palette images as the primer used was this one. I would go as far as saying this product is just as good as some of the higher end primers, It boosts product payoff (see above images) and shadow longevity. I will most certainly be stocking up on this product because for £2.50 you really cant go wrong. You can purchase the Eye Primer from MUA's Website or Exclusively at Superdrug.

Have you tried any of the above products? Let me know your thoughts!

Ems xo

Budget Skin Care

A little while ago I ran out of my St Ives and Dermalogica skin care and due to the lack of funds at that particular moment I needed to find myself some cheap bits. Unlike most people I have to keep with my routine because I have very dry skin and just one day without moisturiser causes my skin to get very flaky and sensitive.

I popped along to good old Superdrug and picked up an Exfoliating Scrub, Moisturising Day Cream and some Skin Oil which all come from the Vitamin E range. 

 Exfoliating Facial Scrub - £2.99

The scrub tided me over until I was able to get some more or my regular St Ives Apricot Scrub. The scrub smells divine however there was just not enough exfoliating beads for me. I had major problems removing all of the dryness due to the lack of beads and found that because of that I was exfoliating far more than I would normally.

Moisturising Day Cream - £2.99

This cream is thick and luxurious and the smell again is amazing. This cream has now replaced my £14 tube of dermalogica because it really does do the job. The cream doesn't cause my skin to flare up with eczema and that for me is a huge bonus.

Finally The Skin Oil - £2.99

I was a bit concerned with the oil because I didnt want to replace my dry skin with spots but I was happily suprised. I use this product at night around my nose and on my cheeks and anywhere else that happens to be dry and in the morning my skin feels as soft as a baby's bum. I only use a few drops and thus far I havent had any issues with spots.

Over the years I have tried a lot of shop own brand products and this range so far has been the best. I plan on trying some of the other items from the range in the future.