Make Up of the Day



A quick little update for my ‘Make Up of the Day,’ I loved the way my make up came together today so I wanted to do a short blog post showing the products that I have used. 

For the base I have used the CC Cream by Bourjois, under my eyes and on any blemishes I used the Urban Decay concealer in the lightest colour. To set everything I used my MAC Studio Fix Powder, I contoured slightly with my Hoola bronzer and then added a NYX blusher to the apples of my cheeks. For my eyes I used a MAC cream eyeshadow in the colour Taupe, then for mascara I used my Benefit Rollerlash. On my brows I used my trusty Revolution Eyebrow pencil – a cheaper alternative to the Soap & Glory Archery Brow. Finally for lips I used the Estee Lauder lip pencil in he colour Wine. Then on top I used the Max Factor lipstick in the colour Rosewood. 

What is your go to look?


ShannonKims

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October Birchbox



Octobers Birchbox is sleek and beautiful in a simple and elegant way. The one flush colour on the box makes me think of higher end make up. The Back to Basics theme of this box is highlighted through the colours and also the products inside. 

The first and only make up item in the box is the Fat Liquid Eyeliner in Black form Eyeko, I have use a few pencil liners from Eyeko before and I love the pigmentation of them. This liner is very black and very pigmented, it also claims to be smudge-proof and super-intense – I look forward to putting this to the test. 

The next product is the Dry Fast Top Coat from the brand Seche Vite – I have not heard of this brand before but any nail product that claims to be fast drying is perfect for me, as I can get impatient waiting for my nails to dry! 

My favourite product from the box is a mini of the Biodrema, although this product is something I use on a daily basis, there is something about it in mini form that I love! So cute! 

A product I am a bit unsure about is the Regenerate Enamel Science Advanced Toothpaste – I am always a bit wary when trying a new toothpaste, partly because of my sensitive teeth but also 9 times out of 10 they do not make my teeth whiter. But we will see! 

The final two products are haircare, not my favourite thing to receive, but I am happy that this time I received a Shampoo and a Conditioner as normally we only get a shampoo in the box. These are from Beaver Professional, another brand I haven't heard from, and it's the Hydro Nutritive Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner. It claims to use natural benefits to repair locks.

Overalls, I am slightly indecisive about the box. I have varying opinions but I look forward to trying the products and seeing if they will change them! 


ShannonKims 

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Hourglass – The Ambient Lighting Edit - First Impressions



When my mum came towards me holding a beautiful white gift bag with the name Space N.K written on the front I couldn't stop the ridiculous pounding in my chest. I wondered what it could be, if it was for me and how ridiculously lucky I am to have such a wonderful mum. 

I gently tugged at the beautiful bow holding the box together and I couldn't help but let a ridiculous squeal escape through my lips. The beautiful gold packaging and the name Hourglass instantly shocked and delighted me and the name Ambient Lighting Edit instantly had me intrigued my mum informed me that it had only just come out that day. Woah. 

The packaging is incredible beautifully, gold and sleek I am in love. The back shows the name of each powder and I cannot get over its simpleness that shows how deluxe it is. 

On opening I try to remember how to breathe. I have been wanting to try the highlighting powders from Hourglass for a very long time and now all of my dreams have come at once in the form of six beautiful shades, beautifully pigmented and so silky smooth to touch. I cannot get over how excited I am to try it. 

The top three colours are the highlighting powders and the bottom three are two blush colours and a bronzer, each equally as beautiful. I do not believe I will be able to find a favourite, as I am unsure it will be possible with this palette. 


I cannot wait to give you a full review on the product once I have tried it properly! 

ShannonKims 

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