Weekly Nail Polish - Ciate Polish Combination

I got given a Ciate advent calendar for Christmas which included 24 polishes and as i loved the polishes so much i saw that TK Max had sets in clearance so i grab another set. My aim is to change my polish every week to a different colour so i can use my nail polishes more.

This week I tried out the colour Cream Soda which I love by itself however I wanted to jazz up my nails so I added a polish called Snow Fall.Cream Soda is a light grey and has a very shiny finish whereas Snow Fall is a clear polish with white flakes. I loved how it turned out and I definitely think they work well together. The polishes last me around 5-7 days as I am quite active and seem to chip my nails quite easily. Below is a close up image of the finished nails. If you have these colours at home you must give the look a go and I am sure you won't regret it. Also if you have a TK Max near you I would definitely recommend grabbing a Ciate Advent Calendar in the clearance, last time I looked it was around £10 (£10 for 24 nail polishes) which is such a great bargain.

I hope you enjoyed this post. Please comment if you recommend any colours or nail polish combinations that you love. 

Jess xx

Nail Polish Collection

I have recently cleared out a lot of my nail polishes that were old or I didn't use. During the Christmas period I got given a Ciate Advent Calendar which included 24 polishes and then I recently brought another set including 6 Ciate polishes.

Top Row: Nails Inc Sloane Square, Nails Inc Greenwich Park, Nails Inc Uptown, Nails Inc Downing Street, Sally Hansen Diamond Strength Something New, Revlon Red, Revlon Vixen, Ciate Paint Pot Wait Until Dark, Ciate Paint Pot Celestial

Middle Row: Ciate Snow fall, Candy Craze, Ginger Snap, Yule Rules, Need for Tweed, Brocade Parade, Tangled Tinsel, Let it Snow, Prima Ballerina, Runaway Ribbon, Slumber Party, Girl with a Pearl,Shooting Stars, Tinsel Trail

Bottom Row: Ciate Amazing Gracie, Cookies and Cream, Cream Soda, Members Only, Big Yellow Taxi, Electronica, Main Stage, Play Date, Pepperminty, Frozen Daydream, Starlet, Ladylike Luxe, Mineral Positivity and Chalkboard

 I hope you liked my nail polish collection and please let me know if you recommend any nail polishes.

Jess xx

BARGAIN ALERT!!! Wet N Wild Lipsticks

These are lipstick's that I have known about for a while however i haven't brought them because they aren't available in England. When i was browsing Amazon I found them for around £2.30 however with the postage it came up to £4.76. Whereas in America I believe the lipsticks sell for 1 dollar, which is such a great bargain. After watching many reviews and lip swatch videos I ordered 3 colours including Purty Persimmon, Sugar Plum Fairy and Cherry Picking.

 I am very impressed with the whole product however I believe in the colder months when your lips are very dry the lipstick can accentuate that dryness so i would recommend exfoliating the lips. However, these lipsticks have amazing pigmentation in them and have great staying power. Perfect on their own or with a lip gloss.

Top to Bottom - Cherry Picking, Sugar Plum Fairy and Purty Persimmon

Left to Right - Sugar Plum Fairy, Purty Persimmon, and Cherry Picking

Overall 

Brand:  Wet N Wild
Price: £4.76 (Including Postage and Packaging)
Amount of product: 3.3g
Pro's: Price, Pigmentation, Colour Selection
Con's: Packaging, Drying
Overall rating : 4*

Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=bl_sr_beauty?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Wet+%27n%27+Wild&index=beauty&search-type=ss

I hope you enjoyed to the blog post and please feel free to comment.

Jess xx 

Top 5 Uses of Coconut Oil !!!

Coconut Oil has hundreds of everyday uses and many health benefits. I got recommended by a friend to use coconut oil as a makeup remover when I was having trouble taking off a long lasting lipstick. I have to say after using it for about 2 months, I am in love. This is a great multi-use product to have in a house, I wanted to let you know the 5 top uses and how to use the oil.

1. Moisturizer - Face. I use coconut oil on my face daily as during the winter months my skin gets very dry, after using the oil it makes my skin very soft. I have also noticed a huge difference in my acne after using the oil.
Body. I use coconut oil all over my body if my skin is really dry however I mainly will use it on my arms, legs, hands and feet for a boast in moisture.
Lips. Coconut oil is great to use on the lips as not only does it moisturize but it also has SPF to protect your lips from the sun. A great recipe for a more natural lip balm is to mix beeswax, Coconut oil, honey, and a vitamin e capsule.
2. Hair Mask - Take a bit of coconut oil, wait for it to melt in your hands then rub into your scalp and down to the tips. This is a great treatment to do the night before and then in the morning have a shower. This is very intense so be careful not to put too much. If you have oily hair then I would only recommend using on the tips of your hair.
3. Make up Remover - While I was using the Rimmel Provocalips in Play with Fire, I had a huge problem of getting the product off so my friend recommended using Coconut oil to remover make up and it is perfect. I get a scoop of the coconut oil and then slowly rub the oil into my face using circular movements and then rub off using a cloth. (Be warned you will look like a panda)
4. Food - There are many health benefits of using coconut oil instead of olive oil, butter and you could actually add a tablespoon in a smoothie as it is low in fat and is good for energy.
5. Shaving Lotion - Rub over before you shave and it will create a close shave while moisturizing your skin. For smooth and supple legs.

Biona Organic Coconut Virgin Oil Raw 

This is the coconut oil I have been using over the past few months. The fresh coconuts are peeled, shredded and dried - then after careful mechanical pressing the oil is simply filtered. No bleaching or pasteurization which is why the product has so many benefits. 

Overall 

Price: £4.39
Pro's: Health Benefits, Multiple uses, Inexpensive
Con's: Messy (Use a spoon)
Overall rating : 5*
Link: http://www.boots.com/en/Biona-Organic-Coconut-Virgin-Oil-Raw-200g_1540203/

I hope you enjoyed my blog  post.

Jess xx 

Splurge or Save: Eyeliner Pen

Splurge: Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner

I brought this eyeliner during the summer and i was amazing at the staying power. I have never been the best at applying eyeliner however after getting this eyeliner it has definitely improved it. When I started to try out the Soap and Glory i missed my Stila eyeliner for its fine tip and amazing staying power. This is one product I will keep buying for a long time because I haven't found anything better. This eye liner comes in 15 different shades so there is a colour out there for everyone.

Overall 

Brand:  Stila

Price: £13.00

Amount of product: 

Pro's: Easy to use, 15 different shades, waterproof, and Lasts all day

Con's: None

Overall rating : 5*

Save: Soap & Glory Supercat Eyeliner Pen Carbon Black Extreme

This is a great bargain for a good eyeliner especially as it is so easy to use. One of the main issues I had with the eyeliner is the fact that the carbon black color fades after a few hours. However, if you add a black eye shadow or pencil liner over the top the color lasts a lot longer.This has a great fine point which does allow you to create either a natural look or thicken the line up for a dramatic flash. You get what you pay for, although this is a bargain I would suggest spending more on eyeliner to get a better quality product.

Overall 

Brand:  Soap & Glory
Price: £6.00
Pro's: Easy to use for beginners and Price
Con's: Color fade's, One shade, Lasting power
Overall rating : 3.5*

I would definitely splurge on a liquid eyeliner pen as some of the cheaper versions don't have the lasting power or pigmentation.

I hope you enjoyed my blog and if you know of an amazing eyeliner please comment bellow.

Jess xx

BARGAIN ALERT!! Cheap Brush Holders

I just wanted to write a quick post about a great bargain for people in need of organizing their make up brushes. As a student I am always looking a great deals, this is a great deal I found recently when looking at re-organizing my make up brushes. These are perfect for brush holders, at the moment I have one for my face brushes and my eye brushes. I have the two black brush holders to contrast with my white vanity. These are a great size and such a bargain that you can't miss. 

Overall 

Price: £2.43 (Free Postage and packaging)
Material: Acrylic
Colors: Black, Transparent Color, Rose, Pink, Purple
Pro's: Price, Color Selection, Quick Delivery and Free, Perfect Size
Con's: NONE
Overall Rating : 5*

I hope you liked the quick bargain.

Jess xx

Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Lipstick Review

These are two lipsticks that i have been in constant use since i brought them over 2 months ago. I LOVE THEM. They are perfect colors for me as both I have worn on a daily basis, these lipsticks are the ones i constantly get compliments on. They have great lasting power however I don't believe they last 24hr's like they state especially after food and drink.

(Left) Hot Pepper (Right) Nude-ist

(Top) Hot Pepper (Bottom) Nude-ist

These lipsticks are very lightweight and great velvety texture. One of the main complaint is the smell which i think smells a bit like burned caramel. The smell goes away after a few minutes and then you will see the wonders of these lipsticks. I love both colors equally and there are more shades that i want to try and the first is Ole Flamingo which is a very bright pink. This is raved by ViviannaDoesMakeup on YouTube.

Overall 

Brand:  Bourjois
Price: £8.99
Pro's: Light Weight, Long Lasting, Velvet Texture, Color Selection
Con's: Smell
Overall Rating : 5*

I hope you enjoyed my blog and if you know a really good eyeliner please comment 

Jess xx

Maybelline EyeStudio Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Gel Eyeshadow Review

These are great products i have used over the past 2 years and i have loved the eyeshadows staying power, vibrant colours and pigmentation. Below are pictures of the four gel eyeshadows i own. 

(Top) Metallic Pomegranate, Permanent Taupe (Bottom) Pink Gold, Eternal Gold

(Top) Metallic Pomegranate, Permanent Taupe (Bottom) Pink Gold, Eternal Gold

As you can see from the pictures, they are very much loved. i believe the pink gold is a great everyday colour for the lids and you can pop the Metallic pomegranate in the crease. The permanent taupe is a great favorite of Essie Button which is one of the reasons i grabbed it. It is amazing all over the lid during the winter months. Eternal gold is the one i haven't used the most probably because it is so pigmented and bright however it looks great in the inner corner and bottom lashes.

Boots and Superdrug have deals on most of the time such as 3 for 2 or buy 1 get one free, so you could get a great deal on these amazing gel eyeshadows.  I have used these over the past 2 years and they have really impressed me with the staying power and pigmentation. These are great dupes of the MAC Paint Pots, although i believe the Maybelline Color Tattoo's have much better pigmentation.

Overall 

Brand: Maybelline
Price: £4.99 (Bargain Alert)
Amount of product: 41 g
Pro's: Smooth Application, easy to blend, staying power, colour selection.
Con's: Hard to get product with fingers and if i use a brush i have to clean it straight after.
Overall rating : 5*

I hope you enjoyed my blog post and please let me know if there are other colours that i have to try.

Jess xx