My blog has been very centered around beauty the last few weeks and so I wanted to write about something that has been bothering me a lot for a very long time. Some of you may be aware that I am an aspiring musician and that I post regular YouTube videos of covers and original material etc.
I spend about 2+ hours every night working on new material which I make sure I fit in around my school work and family life because it's important to me. I can do a lot more at the weekends and, despite being in a dry spell right now in terms of gigging, I usually play at least 1 gig a month if not a lot more. I've been on half term this week so I've dedicated a lot of my time to learning a new cover which I posted on Friday. I am constantly writing lyrics and looking out for new songs to cover. It is always on my mind what I am going to do next and how I can improve. I play acoustic guitar and I'm learning keyboard and baritone ukulele. I try to pay close attention to other musicians around me that I know and whose music I enjoy because you can learn from those people and pick up new skills which is vital. I think that I work extremely hard on everything I do and I'm always thankful for all the support I get which is usually about 100-200 views per video. Don't get me wrong, I am amazed that my covers get viewed that much. It is only disappointing me because of how much effort I have to put in to push these videos to get more than 10 views when other 'musicians' who put in minimal effort can effortlessly get 1000's of views in minutes.
Allow me to elaborate before you assume I am ungrateful and jealous - which may just be true. The kind of musical videos that get hundreds of thousands of views are always the ones with the fancy video editing. You can spend ridiculous amounts of money on software that allows you to edit out the parts of a track you recorded that don't sound right and redo them without having to redo the whole song. You can also have multiple camera angles to show off your fancy setting that you chose to film in. You can even auto tune the cover so that it sounds perfect and there's no fault in your voice. I hate to be so general here but when I watch these videos I never ever connect with the music as much. I'm not saying that I am better than the people who choose to film like this because I really don't think that I am. But I know musicians that have flawless talent but get no recognition because they can't afford this fancy software. Since when did musical popularity become about how it looks? Or the quality of the video? Surely what really matters here is the TALENT?
Personally, I don't think anybody can call themselves a musician if they don't MAKE music. Moreover, learn to play an instrument, play a few gigs, get to know an audience and how to please that audience. Develop your own voice and learn what you can do with that voice. People don't want to hear a karaoke singer when they go down to an acoustic night - they want to hear some real music.
I could get friends to film some fancy videos for me every time I want to post a cover but I chose not to. I prefer live covers. I want to focus on their voice and the song. You hear famous singers live and they almost never sound perfect because nobody is! Everyone misses notes and sings a lyric wrong so why should we hide that? Music doesn't have to be perfect only true to what it is.
I honestly think the popularity of an upcoming musical artist is more to do with how popular they are in terms of friendships and how much money they have. If you can afford all the fancy equipment aside from just your voice and your guitar then automatically you're more likely to make a 'good' video and then more people with inevitably watch it. Also, if you have hundreds of facebook friends that are genuinely really interested in your career then they'll watch your video no matter what song you're singing, regardless of whether it's what they like to listen too.
I mean, maybe it's me and I'm just not meant to be a recording artist and that's okay. I'm not going off on one because I feel like I deserve more views. I was just using myself as an example because I know first hand how hard I try at this. The point I'm trying to get across is that music is becoming more about what it looks like than how it sounds and it's wrong!
I know an incredible artist who has an amazing voice and outstanding talent when it comes to songwriting and rightly so he is doing extremely well for himself and will be releasing albums into the charts in no time. He didn't make fancy YouTube videos. He performed at a massive festival, just him and his guitar and people fell in love with his TALENT and that's how it should happen. I feel like if we carry on the way this is going we will lose that. And we'll end up with thousands of karaoke singers in the charts and no feeling in the music.
I just wish that an amazingly talented musician could post a low quality, phone filmed cover onto their YouTube channel and get the same support as those who use fancy video editing because the music is just as good and that artist deserves just as much support.
I am aware I probably sound very much like I'm just complaining about people being better than me, I'm not. I'm complaining that talent doesn't matter anymore and it makes me sad.
Sunday 22 February 2015
Saturday 21 February 2015
February Love Me Beauty Box | Reviews & Make Up Looks.
Welcome to the weekend! I've been on half term from school this week and have given myself a break from studying; therefore, I have given myself a lot of time to experiment and test this months Love Me Beauty products.
I'll review each product and then show you the makeup looks I created with the 2 makeup items. I will also give you reference to the other products I used that I think worked well with the items I chose.
Reviews
Malin & Goetz Grapefruit Facial Cleanser:
I am quite literally in love with this product! Starting with the fragrance; this product smells incredible! I've tried quite a few facial cleansers and never really been amazed by what they do, after all, they simply clean your skin. The authentic grapefruit scent is so accurate and I think this is what I like most about the product. It doesn't smell artificial at all. Furthermore, my skin feels so much cleaner and fresher since I have been using this. I have noticed myself getting a fair few spots since using it, however, I am confident that this is a good thing because it means the product is drawing all the oils and bacteria out of my skin which is what some, if not most, spots consist of. My skin feels much softer also. I've been using this morning and evening to ensure that I put makeup onto a clean face and also that I don't go to sleep with any makeup still on. The product is absolutely amazing and I will definitely be buying a full sized bottle when I run out of this sample sized one. Please do try this out, you won't regret it!
Malin & Goetz B5 Moisturizer:
Another magnificent product that is a must have. I've always thought that a moisturizer is a moisturizer and I've really struggled to see how any one brand could do it better than others. They do what they say on the bottle. This product has revolutionized my view on moisturizers. I've been using this product mainly on my body but also on my face in the evenings. I noticed how great this product was, however, after using on my legs post shaving. I shave because I'm kind of afraid to try waxing even though it's better for your skin, having said that, it does make the skin on my legs really
I'll review each product and then show you the makeup looks I created with the 2 makeup items. I will also give you reference to the other products I used that I think worked well with the items I chose.
Reviews
Malin & Goetz Grapefruit Facial Cleanser:
I am quite literally in love with this product! Starting with the fragrance; this product smells incredible! I've tried quite a few facial cleansers and never really been amazed by what they do, after all, they simply clean your skin. The authentic grapefruit scent is so accurate and I think this is what I like most about the product. It doesn't smell artificial at all. Furthermore, my skin feels so much cleaner and fresher since I have been using this. I have noticed myself getting a fair few spots since using it, however, I am confident that this is a good thing because it means the product is drawing all the oils and bacteria out of my skin which is what some, if not most, spots consist of. My skin feels much softer also. I've been using this morning and evening to ensure that I put makeup onto a clean face and also that I don't go to sleep with any makeup still on. The product is absolutely amazing and I will definitely be buying a full sized bottle when I run out of this sample sized one. Please do try this out, you won't regret it!Malin & Goetz B5 Moisturizer:
Another magnificent product that is a must have. I've always thought that a moisturizer is a moisturizer and I've really struggled to see how any one brand could do it better than others. They do what they say on the bottle. This product has revolutionized my view on moisturizers. I've been using this product mainly on my body but also on my face in the evenings. I noticed how great this product was, however, after using on my legs post shaving. I shave because I'm kind of afraid to try waxing even though it's better for your skin, having said that, it does make the skin on my legs really
dry. When using the B5 moisturizer I really found less is more. You really don't need a lot of this because somehow the incredible people that created it made it really efficient. By this I mean that a tiny, 5p sized amount spread over my hole lower leg so effortlessly AND made a huge impact on how soft my legs felt. I don't think I will ever be this amazed by a moisturizer again. The results were so beneficial and I would honestly urge you all to use this product! If dry skin is something you suffer with, this product is the miracle you need! Again, I will definitely be buying a full sized bottle of this!
Mirabella Pink Lip Gloss:
As I mentioned In my introduction to Love Me Beauty, I've always been nervous to wear lip gloss. This one was no exception, especially when it arrived to be a very light colour. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I applied the product. It tastes very slightly of peppermint. I don't usually like the taste of mint but in a lip gloss its quite nice because it feels fresh on your lips. It doesn't at all feel slimy which I sometimes find and dislike. The colour also really compliments my skin and it isn't sticky like most glosses. However, I didn't wear it outside which would have answered my worry that my hair would get stuck in it. Consequently, come summer I will be testing this product out a lot to see how comfortable it is to wear outside. So far, I'm very impressed by this and it has changed my view on lip glosses. Let me know of your favourite glosses in the comments so that I can try out some more!
I also love the packaging this gloss is in. The tube has a silver cap that it smooth and then an almost paneled metal section to the tube which looks really good! It's a nice looking product to whip out of your hand bag and apply.
Mirabella Red Lipstick:
As mentioned in previous posts (and song lyrics) I absolutely love red lipstick. I think it looks really sophisticated to wear and, if worn well, can really bring out someones skin tone and eyes. This lipstick didn't disappoint. As I stated in my previous Love Me Beauty post, I am looking for a product to replace my love for the Rimmel London, Kate Moss 107 shade because it dries my lips out too much. This lipstick is a completely different kind of red than what it showed on the website which is quite disappointing so it hasn't ended my search; however, the product itself didn't at all disappoint. It was much softer to wear that the Kate Moss lipsticks and much less waxy. Also the shade wasn't as pretty as the rimmel one; none the less, it looks so good when contrasted with my skin tone which is why I like wearing reds. Also it was so easy to apply and didn't smudge onto my skin at all. However, this is the minimal you would expect from a lipstick and so it hasn't done anything remarkable, only succeeded where other brands have failed. I will definitely be wearing this lipstick A LOT in the future.
Make Up Looks
Mirabella Pink Lip Gloss:
I thought a pink lip gloss would look nice on warmer skin. So I did my foundation using the Rimmel London Match Perfection. I then used my bronzer on my cheeks which is the Maybelline Dream Sun bronzer. This added warmth to my skin. On my eyes I used my Naked Basics Pallet that I reviewed a few posts ago. I again used warmer, gold shades and I used a glittery gold Maybelline colour tattoo on my lid. I use the Naked Pallet to blend out. I then curled my eyelashes and applied my Mac Mascara. Finally I added the lip gloss. As you can see, it sits quite comfortably with warmer looking skin and basic eye makeup. It gives a really simple look that would be very cute for school or work. It took very little effort or time.
Mirabella Red Lipstick:
My makeup look for this product was similar to the one before. However, this time I added a light brush of blusher to my cheeks - I used the Nars Orgasm blusher shade. I also used a slightly darker shade on my Naked Pallet when blending which I worked into my crease to create a more dramatic look. I think when wearing red lipstick you have to go big or go home. Having dramatic eye makeup really compliments the look that red lipstick inevitably gives. As a result, I also used a winged eyeliner for this look. I use the Soap & Glory Super Cat pen to do this. This makes the look complete. I then applied the lipstick in 2 layers. I did the first layer and then used tissue to blot it and avoid the colour fading. I then applied another layer which seals the colour.
I hope you enjoyed this post and have found it useful. I have been contemplating doing an everyday eye makeup tutorial as a lot of people have been asking me how I do my eye makeup. Let me know in the comments if that's something you'd like to see. I may order another Love Me Beauty box next month, if not I definitely will in April so you can expect another Haul & Review in the next month or so! Have a lovely weekend.
You can expect in the next few days I review of a brilliant shampoo I've been using and a fantastic lip balm I love. Either that or I'll do a February favourites post! As well as any thoughts I may have.
Take care, love Chloe x.
Mirabella Pink Lip Gloss:
As I mentioned In my introduction to Love Me Beauty, I've always been nervous to wear lip gloss. This one was no exception, especially when it arrived to be a very light colour. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I applied the product. It tastes very slightly of peppermint. I don't usually like the taste of mint but in a lip gloss its quite nice because it feels fresh on your lips. It doesn't at all feel slimy which I sometimes find and dislike. The colour also really compliments my skin and it isn't sticky like most glosses. However, I didn't wear it outside which would have answered my worry that my hair would get stuck in it. Consequently, come summer I will be testing this product out a lot to see how comfortable it is to wear outside. So far, I'm very impressed by this and it has changed my view on lip glosses. Let me know of your favourite glosses in the comments so that I can try out some more! I also love the packaging this gloss is in. The tube has a silver cap that it smooth and then an almost paneled metal section to the tube which looks really good! It's a nice looking product to whip out of your hand bag and apply.
Mirabella Red Lipstick:
As mentioned in previous posts (and song lyrics) I absolutely love red lipstick. I think it looks really sophisticated to wear and, if worn well, can really bring out someones skin tone and eyes. This lipstick didn't disappoint. As I stated in my previous Love Me Beauty post, I am looking for a product to replace my love for the Rimmel London, Kate Moss 107 shade because it dries my lips out too much. This lipstick is a completely different kind of red than what it showed on the website which is quite disappointing so it hasn't ended my search; however, the product itself didn't at all disappoint. It was much softer to wear that the Kate Moss lipsticks and much less waxy. Also the shade wasn't as pretty as the rimmel one; none the less, it looks so good when contrasted with my skin tone which is why I like wearing reds. Also it was so easy to apply and didn't smudge onto my skin at all. However, this is the minimal you would expect from a lipstick and so it hasn't done anything remarkable, only succeeded where other brands have failed. I will definitely be wearing this lipstick A LOT in the future. Make Up Looks
Mirabella Pink Lip Gloss:
Mirabella Red Lipstick:
My makeup look for this product was similar to the one before. However, this time I added a light brush of blusher to my cheeks - I used the Nars Orgasm blusher shade. I also used a slightly darker shade on my Naked Pallet when blending which I worked into my crease to create a more dramatic look. I think when wearing red lipstick you have to go big or go home. Having dramatic eye makeup really compliments the look that red lipstick inevitably gives. As a result, I also used a winged eyeliner for this look. I use the Soap & Glory Super Cat pen to do this. This makes the look complete. I then applied the lipstick in 2 layers. I did the first layer and then used tissue to blot it and avoid the colour fading. I then applied another layer which seals the colour. I hope you enjoyed this post and have found it useful. I have been contemplating doing an everyday eye makeup tutorial as a lot of people have been asking me how I do my eye makeup. Let me know in the comments if that's something you'd like to see. I may order another Love Me Beauty box next month, if not I definitely will in April so you can expect another Haul & Review in the next month or so! Have a lovely weekend.
You can expect in the next few days I review of a brilliant shampoo I've been using and a fantastic lip balm I love. Either that or I'll do a February favourites post! As well as any thoughts I may have.
Take care, love Chloe x.
Sunday 15 February 2015
Love Me Beauty | Introduction.
Want to get £40 worth of beauty products for just £10?
I came across Love Me Beauty back in November from a YouTube vlogger I watch, Hannah Maggs/Michalak.
The process is that you create an account. You then fill in a quick questionnaire about what beauty products you like, what skin tone you have etc. And then you are appointed a beauty consultant. You get 6 credits to spend each month. You can either select the products you want yourself or you can get your consultant to fill your box for you. The products are then delivered to you.
You can sign up for as long as you wish, whether you only want to try a one month subscription or 12 months. It's better value to sign up for 12 months but if you're signing up for multiple months all payment for all months must be payed upfront which is why I only subscribe for one month at a time because I cannot afford to pay nearly £60 upfront for a 6 month subscription. You can subscribe for one month, three months, 6 months or 12 months at a time.
The good thing with only subscribing for one month at a time is that I don't HAVE to get a box every month and so I can wait until there are products on the site that I really want.
I ordered my first box the other day and had previously been checking the website regularly. I will admit I was put off at first because there didn't seem to be a wide range of products on there. I thought that I would probably exhaust the products pretty quickly. However, from checking the website regularly I have noticed that the products they offer are often swapped for new ones after a month or so which means there are constantly new products for you to try.
Here are some of the products I chose this month.
I absolutely LOVE wearing red lipstick. However, my favourite red lipstick, the Rimmel London, Kate Moss 107, I find really dries my lips out if I wear it for more than an hour or so which is really not what you want from a lipstick. So I've been looking for a similar shade that will be more moisturizing. When this Mirabella red lipstick arrived in my box I was disappointed at first because it's actually a much brighter colour than it looks on the website. However, it is still a stunning colour and looks really moisturizing so I can't wait to try it out.
Secondly, I've always been kind of afraid of wearing lip gloss because in British weather where it's always really windy I find my hair just gets stuck in it. However, now that I have shorter hair I've been on the search for a lip gloss that isn't going to be too sticky because wearing lipstick all the time is drying out my lips. Again, when this arrived it looks much brighter in colour than the image on the website so I think in future when I select my products I'll be a bit more cynical with the colour choices but it still looks really pretty and will be nice to wear in the summer when my dark red lips that I love go out of style.
My fourth product was perfect for me! Wearing a lot of makeup can really make the skin on your face dry. I also find the skin on my legs can get really dry in the summer and so I really needed to find a new body moisturizer. As a result, having dry skin was one of the issues I mentioned when filling in my Love Me Beauty questionnaire. This product came up when I was selecting my products and I instantly put in into my box because I've been looking for a really good moisturizer for months. It is by Malin & Goetz which are a very well known and trusted brand. For 1 credit, you get a sample size bottle of the moisturizer which should still last a while and allow you to get used to the product before deciding to go out and buy the full size which is the point of Love Me Beauty.
The final product I chose was another Malin and Goetz bottle. This one is their face cleanser because I find that I don't always get all of my makeup off in the evenings so need a cleaner as well as makeup wipes. The ingredients in this product look really lovely, I love the smell of grapefruit and so I thought this might be nice to try! I've also heard very very good things about Malin and Goetz so I was eager to give a couple of their products a go.
You can get any kind of product you want from Love Me Beauty from nail varnish to skin care products to shampoo and conditioners to make up!
I will probably get a box from Love Me Beauty every couple of months and continue my one month subscriptions at a time. Each time I do order a box I will do a Love Me Beauty haul like this one and I will later do a Love Me Beauty Review each time too so you can see what I thought of the products I got and I will include pictures of the makeup looks I create with any products I get. I will do that for this bunch in the next couple of weeks.
I would urge you to sign up to the website and have a browse. You can sign up for free without entering any payment details and have a look around - if you don't think it's for you then you don't have to order anything!
I would just like to add that I wasn't sponsored by them or anything like that to write this blog post. I just think it's a really good website for people like me who love beauty products and I also really enjoy trying new things and writing product reviews so it seemed like a good idea to include this as a feature on my blog!
Happy Sunday! Love Chloe x.
I came across Love Me Beauty back in November from a YouTube vlogger I watch, Hannah Maggs/Michalak. The process is that you create an account. You then fill in a quick questionnaire about what beauty products you like, what skin tone you have etc. And then you are appointed a beauty consultant. You get 6 credits to spend each month. You can either select the products you want yourself or you can get your consultant to fill your box for you. The products are then delivered to you.
You can sign up for as long as you wish, whether you only want to try a one month subscription or 12 months. It's better value to sign up for 12 months but if you're signing up for multiple months all payment for all months must be payed upfront which is why I only subscribe for one month at a time because I cannot afford to pay nearly £60 upfront for a 6 month subscription. You can subscribe for one month, three months, 6 months or 12 months at a time. The good thing with only subscribing for one month at a time is that I don't HAVE to get a box every month and so I can wait until there are products on the site that I really want.
I ordered my first box the other day and had previously been checking the website regularly. I will admit I was put off at first because there didn't seem to be a wide range of products on there. I thought that I would probably exhaust the products pretty quickly. However, from checking the website regularly I have noticed that the products they offer are often swapped for new ones after a month or so which means there are constantly new products for you to try.
Here are some of the products I chose this month.
I absolutely LOVE wearing red lipstick. However, my favourite red lipstick, the Rimmel London, Kate Moss 107, I find really dries my lips out if I wear it for more than an hour or so which is really not what you want from a lipstick. So I've been looking for a similar shade that will be more moisturizing. When this Mirabella red lipstick arrived in my box I was disappointed at first because it's actually a much brighter colour than it looks on the website. However, it is still a stunning colour and looks really moisturizing so I can't wait to try it out. Secondly, I've always been kind of afraid of wearing lip gloss because in British weather where it's always really windy I find my hair just gets stuck in it. However, now that I have shorter hair I've been on the search for a lip gloss that isn't going to be too sticky because wearing lipstick all the time is drying out my lips. Again, when this arrived it looks much brighter in colour than the image on the website so I think in future when I select my products I'll be a bit more cynical with the colour choices but it still looks really pretty and will be nice to wear in the summer when my dark red lips that I love go out of style.
My fourth product was perfect for me! Wearing a lot of makeup can really make the skin on your face dry. I also find the skin on my legs can get really dry in the summer and so I really needed to find a new body moisturizer. As a result, having dry skin was one of the issues I mentioned when filling in my Love Me Beauty questionnaire. This product came up when I was selecting my products and I instantly put in into my box because I've been looking for a really good moisturizer for months. It is by Malin & Goetz which are a very well known and trusted brand. For 1 credit, you get a sample size bottle of the moisturizer which should still last a while and allow you to get used to the product before deciding to go out and buy the full size which is the point of Love Me Beauty. The final product I chose was another Malin and Goetz bottle. This one is their face cleanser because I find that I don't always get all of my makeup off in the evenings so need a cleaner as well as makeup wipes. The ingredients in this product look really lovely, I love the smell of grapefruit and so I thought this might be nice to try! I've also heard very very good things about Malin and Goetz so I was eager to give a couple of their products a go. You can get any kind of product you want from Love Me Beauty from nail varnish to skin care products to shampoo and conditioners to make up!
I will probably get a box from Love Me Beauty every couple of months and continue my one month subscriptions at a time. Each time I do order a box I will do a Love Me Beauty haul like this one and I will later do a Love Me Beauty Review each time too so you can see what I thought of the products I got and I will include pictures of the makeup looks I create with any products I get. I will do that for this bunch in the next couple of weeks.
I would urge you to sign up to the website and have a browse. You can sign up for free without entering any payment details and have a look around - if you don't think it's for you then you don't have to order anything!
I would just like to add that I wasn't sponsored by them or anything like that to write this blog post. I just think it's a really good website for people like me who love beauty products and I also really enjoy trying new things and writing product reviews so it seemed like a good idea to include this as a feature on my blog!
Happy Sunday! Love Chloe x.
Sunday 8 February 2015
Urban Decay Product Reviews | Eyes.
Hello readers!
Lately I've been trying to upgrade my makeup collection by just adding a few 'higher end' products. I've always obsessed over Urban Decay products but could just never justify the price! However, I've become much better at saving my money and so I've invested into a few products.
I've lusted endlessly over the Naked pallets for years but I could never justify paying nearly £50 for eye shadow! Moreover, I was thrilled when I discovered the Naked 'Basics' Pallet! It's basically the Naked pallet just with half the colours and half the price! This was the perfect pallet for me because it meant I could introduce myself to the product and see how I liked working with the Urban Decay eye shadows before committing to a more expensive pallet. The colours are absolutely beautiful, my favourite being 'Walk Of Shame' because of the glittery undertones. The colours blend together so beautifully and give the perfect neutral look which I love. I'm beginning to try to plan my makeup look for my prom in the summer and I think I will definitely be whipping this pallet out for that evening!
My only complaint about this pallet is that I feel it's missing a glittery gold shade. This may just be because that's my comfort colour when it comes to eye shadows. I love having a gold lid and then blending out with subtler colours below my brow bone and darker colours in my crease. This pallet is perfect for the blending out part but I'm finding myself reaching for my '24 hour colour tatoo' in a gorgeous golden brown for lids. However, I feel this is just the consequence of going for the cheaper version and I know in the full Naked Pallet there are plenty of shades that could do the job perfectly so I will definitely upgrade to the full size pallet as soon as I can afford it!
The next product I invested in was the 'Urban Decay: Lush Lash System.' I was recommended to try an Urban Decay lash growth serum to make my eye lashes look fuller and longer. I think I may have brought the wrong thing though because it was explained to be something you put on before your mascara. This product goes on in the evenings and consists of a serum at one end that you put on as if an eyeliner along your lash lines. The alternative end contains a conditioner that you put on like mascara. The product is good! It makes my lashes feel much better and consequently my mascara goes on much smoother. I have noticed my lashes look longer but not as long as I expected. It's not a remarkable change that people are noticing and commenting on and for nearly £40 I expected miracles! Don't get me wrong, it does what its supposed to just not to the extent that they claim. I will continue to use this but I don't think I'll be buying it again when it runs out unless I see dramatic results. (if I do, I will inform you!)
Coming soon on my blog: Bed Hair - Damaged Hair Shampoo Review.
Hope you found this post beneficial - go grab yourself a Naked Basics pallet! You wont regret it.
Goodnight, Chloe x.
Lately I've been trying to upgrade my makeup collection by just adding a few 'higher end' products. I've always obsessed over Urban Decay products but could just never justify the price! However, I've become much better at saving my money and so I've invested into a few products.
I've lusted endlessly over the Naked pallets for years but I could never justify paying nearly £50 for eye shadow! Moreover, I was thrilled when I discovered the Naked 'Basics' Pallet! It's basically the Naked pallet just with half the colours and half the price! This was the perfect pallet for me because it meant I could introduce myself to the product and see how I liked working with the Urban Decay eye shadows before committing to a more expensive pallet. The colours are absolutely beautiful, my favourite being 'Walk Of Shame' because of the glittery undertones. The colours blend together so beautifully and give the perfect neutral look which I love. I'm beginning to try to plan my makeup look for my prom in the summer and I think I will definitely be whipping this pallet out for that evening! My only complaint about this pallet is that I feel it's missing a glittery gold shade. This may just be because that's my comfort colour when it comes to eye shadows. I love having a gold lid and then blending out with subtler colours below my brow bone and darker colours in my crease. This pallet is perfect for the blending out part but I'm finding myself reaching for my '24 hour colour tatoo' in a gorgeous golden brown for lids. However, I feel this is just the consequence of going for the cheaper version and I know in the full Naked Pallet there are plenty of shades that could do the job perfectly so I will definitely upgrade to the full size pallet as soon as I can afford it! The next product I invested in was the 'Urban Decay: Lush Lash System.' I was recommended to try an Urban Decay lash growth serum to make my eye lashes look fuller and longer. I think I may have brought the wrong thing though because it was explained to be something you put on before your mascara. This product goes on in the evenings and consists of a serum at one end that you put on as if an eyeliner along your lash lines. The alternative end contains a conditioner that you put on like mascara. The product is good! It makes my lashes feel much better and consequently my mascara goes on much smoother. I have noticed my lashes look longer but not as long as I expected. It's not a remarkable change that people are noticing and commenting on and for nearly £40 I expected miracles! Don't get me wrong, it does what its supposed to just not to the extent that they claim. I will continue to use this but I don't think I'll be buying it again when it runs out unless I see dramatic results. (if I do, I will inform you!) Coming soon on my blog: Bed Hair - Damaged Hair Shampoo Review.
Hope you found this post beneficial - go grab yourself a Naked Basics pallet! You wont regret it.
Goodnight, Chloe x.
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