Finally The IMATS and UMAexpo Haul

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 Brushes
A Zoeva Set Bag
Shadow Sheilds
Japonesque Brush Belt
Makeup Forever HD Primer
Makeup Forever Mist & Fix
Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush in Cherub and Flush
Limecrime Lipsticks in Centrifuchsia, Geradium, Countessa Fluorescent, Great Pink Planet, Babette
HD Brows Brow Palette, Vamp, Bombshell and Foxy Shadow Palettes, Brow Colour Fix, Browtec and Brow Define
NARS 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 Orgasm
Make-up Atelier Paris T-zone Gel
Sugarpill Kitten Parade, Acidberry and Dollipop
Bobbi 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.

Review: Hi Brow 24 hour Brow Powder Compact by LaLa

Most of us girls, and some guys, love to have perfectly shaped and defined brows because perfect brows frame the face. I personally go days without wearing any makeup but, I always make sure my brows are tamed and shaped because it just seems to bring the face to life.

This clever little kit includes a highly pigmented brow powder which comes in 4 shades, I have the shade Dark Brown, A highlighter, A Double ended brush featuring an angled brush and a standard shadow brush and finally 3 brow stencils.

I really like the powder its highly pigmented and once applied it does last on me for at least 12 hours before fading and when I say fading its the smallest amount. As for the highlighter its just the right shade not too glittery and leaves a lovely sheen to the brow bone.

I did a test with the brow powders running them under cold water using no soap and rubbing for around 5 mins and I think the image below speaks for itself!

I am normally not a fan of brushes that come in any kit but, this brush isn't actually too bad, the angled end is quite compact as you would expect for this type of brush. The hair used on both ends is super soft.

Finally the stencils, I personally don't like stencils anyway but they do come in handy to use as a guide to shaping your brows. Tip: Fill in your brow with product using the stencil of your choice and then pluck any hairs that have not been covered by product for that perfected brow

I do think the thickness of the stencils need to be addressed as the thickest stencil is not thick enough, it is practically the same size as the medium stencil with a slightly thicker arch, This is my only down point on the whole product.

The price of the product may seem a little steep but in my opinion with what you get in the kit, pigmentation of the product and the length of time you can have it on without the need to reapply I think its worth it.

Hi-Brow by LaLa retails at £29.95 and is available at Lash Perfect Lash Bar and bylala.co.uk
 
*PR sample sent for review. All views are my own