Review: The Balm Instain Blush – Lace

April 28, 2014

After using this blush for some time, I thought it’s time to review this pink little number. The packaging is very cute, but as you can see, it get dirty really easy if you carry it around in your bag.

The blush has a little mirror in it, and as soon as you open it, it really pops…don’t you think?

This is an extremely pigmented blush! Even if I just gently apply the tip of my brush to the palette, I still need to tap it off and make sure to blend like crazy. I really like the pigmentation, I don’t have to apply a lot to get a nice result, so I don’t get a caked up face and this product will probably last me a long, looooong time.

Applied on a full face of make up and blended to the max. This blush is a long-wearing, it’ll last up to 7 to 9 hours.

The Balm Instain Blush -Lace @ the Make up Spot € 20,95

New in: Sleek True Colour Lipstick – Mystic & Barry M Lip Paint – 155 Pretty Pink

April 24, 2014

I have to admit, I’m a bit of a make up addict. I can honestly say I already own quite a few shades of pink lipsticks, but oops..I did it again. These two are quite budget friendly for a change!

I went for a Sleek True Colour Lipstick in ”Mystic ”, A matte, blue based matte pink/purple-ish colour and a Barry M in ”Pretty Pink”, which is a light pink colour.

Sleek True Colour Lipstick – Mystic:

Repurchase: Yes

Price: € 6,99

Product: 7/10

Packaging: 3/5

Value: 8/10

Overall Grade: 8/10

Barry M Lip Paint – 155 Pretty Pink

Repurchase: no

Price: € 5,95

Product: 6/10

Packaging: 3/5

Value: 6/10

Overall Grade: 6/10

Swatches:

Left: Sleek True Colour Lipstick – Mystic € 6,99

Right:Barry M Lip Paint – 155 Pretty Pink € 5,95

Lipswatches:

”Mystic” is a total winner, great colour pay off, just make sure you remove dry skin on your lips before you apply it. LOVE the purple undertone, it pops but isn’t too much for a daytime look. ”Pretty Pink” wasn’t bad, it just didn’t blow me away, it’s just not my perfect pink lipstick. The search continues … ;-)

You can buy both lipsticks at The Make Up Spot.

New in: Beauty by the Balm & Real Techniques

April 21, 2014

Last week I decided my make up stash could use an upgrade. So I did a little bit of online shopping and bought these new Real Techniques ‘Duo -Fiber’ brushes. The brushes are entirely synthetic, but boy are these soft. So my first impression: I love them. Also: I bought the Real Techniques Make Up Sponge, their dupe for the Beauty Blender. I’ve never had the original, but again, first impression: LOVE. The other thing I also bought was this bright pink blush by the Balm, pigmentation is amazing, and this is really my favorite blush at the moment. So, can’t wait to use these products some more!

Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge 5,99 euro

Real Techniques Limited Edition Duo Fibre brush set 27,50 euro

The Balm Instain Blush – Lace 20,95 euro

www.themakeupspot.nl

Babylips

March 22, 2014

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Tip: Discount at Ici paris

March 13, 2014

Tip for my dutch readers:

Iciparis has a 40% discount on all lipsticks and glosses, and 20% discount on all make up! This ends on 16 march 2014. Get your beauty favorites for less!

My favorites:
Chanel

YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick

YSL Touche Eclat

Bourjois Healthy mix foundation

Estee Lauder Sumptuous Bold Lifting Mascara

Estee Lauder Double Wear concealer

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On the scene #3

February 3, 2014

Last week the 2014 Grammy’s took place, yesterday the Superbowl ’14 Half-Time performance, check out this week’s ”On the Scene”

Beyonce showed off her (new?) blonde box braids and some seriously cool shoes on her Tumblr. Love this look better than her red carpet look at the Grammy’s. Her opening act with ‘Drunk in Love’ at the Grammy’s was amazing!

Bruno-Mars-Pepsi-Super-Bowl-XLVIII-Halftime-Show-Saint-Laurent-Spring-2014-Gold-Metallic-Contrast-Leather-Lapel-Blazer

Talk about amazing performers: Bruno Mars slayed the Superbowl half-time performance last night in a Saint Laurent gold metallic blazer.

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Beauty: Gwen Stefani

February 1, 2014

Gwen/Pink by commedescocoblog featuring a nude lipstick

Gwen Stefani is a woman who I’ve admired since I was a teenager, and she hasn’t stopped being one of my biggest influences as a singer and a fashion icon. She has just released a collection of supercool nailcolours for OPI. Love the press picture they’ve released for the collection, it features a lot of hot pink colours. I’ve put together a little wishlist of beauty buys inspired by this look.

Sunday moodboard #1 // Pinterest inspiration

January 12, 2014

MAC Viva Glam x Rihanna

January 3, 2014

Are you a MAC girl? I am!

Sadly I’ve totally missed out on the Rihanna x MAC Holiday collection..(I was sick at the time, flue had me totally knocked out) I do already own the amazing mat red lipstick ‘Riri Woo’, and it’s been my favorite red lipstick ever since then. Today MAC and Rihanna announced their next collaboration on Instagram: the Viva Glam lipstick and lipglass. Colour? Red, yay! All the proceeds go the MAC Aids fund, to support those affected by AIDS/HIV.

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