Catch Up

Hi guys and dolls,

I'm so sorry about the lack of blogs and reviews. I've been up the walls with college, societies, dance class & catching up with friends but I've been sick for a few days and now on antibiotics so that kinda set me back with doing make up looks and bits etc.

But I promise starting Monday the blogs will be flowing. I have lots to review from 'My Haul', my 'Go To Products' and lots of make up looks to show everyone. I've been updating my Instagram daily: wonderstruckbeauty8 and my Facebook page : Wonderstruck-Beauty - links are at the right hand side of the blog :)

But I will show you a few bits I bought today  - I picked up some clothes which I will eventually do a blog on (college style, autumn wear etc). I'll focus on my beauty bits today.

• I got my reliable "Wake Me Up" Rimmel concealer/highlighter in Ivory 010 and the new Rimmel Mascara with Argan Oil. I got a great deal - the concealer was E6.99 and the E9.99 on their own but there was an offer for 2 for E12, sure I couldnt say no to that in Boots.

• I saw a All-Purpose Brush for the Beter cosmetic range. I'm building up my brush collection slowly but surely and this was a must.

•  Anytime I see an Essence stand I am always drawn to picking up one item or looking for new ones. I need a new eyeliner so I spotted the 2 in 1 eyeliner pen - a thick and thin side. I've tried it out and it is absolutely fab - great to have an option of a thin or thick line.

• I always find a heat protection spray essential - my own one has run out recently so I had to pick up a new one and I find the V05 range brilliant and the smell is amazing.

• The next item I saw was tea tree deep cleansing nose pore strips. I love pore strips when I'm having a pamper night and at E1.99 I couldn't turn them down

• I picked up a gorgoues Sleek Make Up Lipstick in the colour "Baby Doll" 771, a baby pink colour. It may be Autumn - even though the weather has been roasting the last while, it doesn't seem to know its the Autumn season yet - I love a pop of pink in my wardrobe

• The next item I got were Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes. I like to use these wipes on my face before doing my cleansing routine in the morning and night as I feel it softens the make up a lot and I will have no residue after cleansing my face.

• Last little bits are very random - a Lily O' Brien chocolate and jelly beans - something for my sweet tooth.

Well thats it for now - but look out next week for my posts and getting back into my blogging routine. I hope everyone has had a great september and has settled back into school or college or teaching whatever it may be.

Until next time beauties,

A x

Haul Time!

Hey fab beauties,

So I've decided to do my first haul as I picked up a variety of things yesterday when I was out shopping from; Penneys/Primark; Brown Thomas; Marks and Spencers.

 

I was in around Brown Thomas, Cork yesterday and I spotted the MAC counter. I need a new highlighter/concealer, I was all for heading over to Boots to pick up my favourite concealer - Rimmel 'Wake Me Up'.

E6.99

I have been watching a couple of youtubers lately and a lot of them seem to use MAC concealer so I said I'd pick it up and I will give it ago and do a review on it as soon as possible. I also picked up MAC's Studio Sculpt. The Concealer is E21.50 and the Foundation is around E31.50. MAC is not my everyday, go to product as I can only buy them every so often because it can be expensive for a student so MAC is definitely a huge treat to get and it lasts absolutely ages.

 

I used the foundation a few years ago when I was experimenting with make up so I'm going to give it another try (I feel like the concealer and foundation needed to be matched up, thats my excuse hehe).

So the next items I picked up were from Marks and Spencers, their own brand of make up called the 'Limited Collection'. They come in at about E6-7 each.

I loved the packaging straight away, very eye catching. I got the matte bronzer, in the shade light and the blusher, in the shade apricot.

The matte bronzer is perfect for autumn. I prefer matte to sparkle. So I'll have a review about these cute things soon.

The next spot I headed to was of course, Penneys/Primark. I picked up a few bits unrelated to beauty here.

 

I picked up a cute, colourful laundry bag. Its just so pretty.
I also picked up Nivea wipes 2 for a strange E4.46, theyre for dry/sensitive skin. I use wipes on my face before I cleanse in the morning and at night. I also got some little slippers E1.50

 

Also I got a travel bag for E15, that can be turned in a suitcase and the pattern is fab.

I also bought such a cute macaroon lipgloss E1.50

 

A random little thing but it was so pretty and smells so sweet.

 

I can't wait to review my bits and pieces for you fab things. Happy Haul! 

Until next time beauties,

A x

FOTD

Hey fab things,

I've picked a little random FOTD: Vanilla Coke. 

I found it one day while out shopping with my boyfriend (he's a massive fan of vanilla coke!!)

 It's hard to come across this flavour coke, I remember having it a few years ago once or twice and it was lovely. I'm not the biggest fan of coke but I'd have it every now and again. So we picked up one or two of these at the 'olde time sweet shops' around the country and we were happy out.






Until next time beauties,

A x

Go To Products

Hi guys and dolls,

So over the next few blogs I will be reviewing a fast range of products. I want to show you some more of my go to products that I've been using over the last few months.

In the photo, you can see; 

• W7 In the Buff and In the Nude Eyeshadow Palettes
• W7 Souffle Mascara
• Naked 3 Palette
• Vaseline - Spray and Go
• Cocoa Brown 1hour Tan
• Cocoa Brown Gentle Bronze
• Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Lotion
• Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Spray
• Sleek MakeUp Contour and Blush Palette
• Vita Liberata Tan Mousse
• Shiseido Refining Moisturiser

All these products have been tried and tested for months. I can't wait to tell you about each one and show you make up looks that go along with some of the products.

Until next time beauties,

A x

FOTD - L'Aimant Paris - Fleur De Rose body spray

If anyone has used the powders or perfumes then you'll know that it has a very soft, subtle rose scent. It is divine to indulge in after a shower or bath.

So when I spotted the body spray for only E2 I couldn't say no! When I'm out and about with friends or shopping it is nice to freshen up with a spray of the l'aimant. I bring it with me on nights-out as a deodorant because it is a handy little size to pop in a small going out bag or hand-bag.

If you love the l'aimant line of powders and perfumes, then you will love the body spray. I have always loved the different packaging for the powder and perfume and the spray is as pretty with the design and colour.

You can pick up the l'aimant line in supermarkets, department stores or pharmacies.



Until next time beauties,

A x 

W7 Cosmetics - "Africa" Bronzer Review

Love: The colour, The packaging, Great for contouring, The affordable price

Negative: You could easily use a lot of product as it can gather on your brush but that can be easily sorted.

Hey there again beauty queens,

Back with another w7 cosmetic, the next product I’m going to review is “Africa” a little multi bronzing powder. The price is E4.99 – so so affordable. The swirl pattern is effective and very appealing to the eye. It’s a very compact little product and you could pop it in your handbag especially if you were out all day and wanted to build up a bronzed look for the evening as I have done once or twice. I adore the box packaging. 

The packaging is adorable. You can use the brush that comes with it to contour the hollows of your cheeks or any standard angled brush but the key thing is not too use much on your brush at all!! The colour seems to just cling to the brush even if dipped.

I use my Laura Geller angled brush for contouring.

I contoured by starting with my cheek bones, up to my temples and down to my jawline – in a three formation with the brush for full effect. In the picture, there is a subtle shadow but this is an everyday look so I didn’t want to go too heavy. If I was heading out, I would define the areas a bit more. I will be going through some make up looks in details you can use for day and night using this bronzer in the next few blogs so look out for those.

The important thing to know with this bronzer is to dip your brush in so lightly and tap the excess as you could easily use too much. I made the mistake of when I first tried it out. I really really like this multi bronzer and for the price and quality it’s brilliant. I will definitely be repurchasing it when it runs out. It is definitely up there with the high quality bronzers. Just like the “Captain” foundation it can be bought in pharmacies through-out the country – check my tumblr for a rundown of the stockists - http://wonderstruckbeauty8.tumblr.com/

Also buy online:

http://www.w7cosmetics.co.uk

https://www.carapharmacy.com/

Until next time beauties,

A x