Apologies for Incorrect Colour Listed in My Previous Post!!!

Hi Everyone!!!

I just wanted to apologize for listing an incorrect colour name for the blue eyeshadow I used in the previous blog post.  It's MAC eyeshadow in Blue Edge...NOT...Satellite Dream!!!!

Themed Makeup Look!!!

This past weekend, I volunteered to cheer for the Prostate Cancer Charity and Breast Cancer UK London marathon team.  It was a fantastic day out and the runners were so inspirational.  The two charities were the main recipients of the proceeds of the race but they also had about 800 runners on their team, specifically raising money for them. 

So, to make things more lively and keep with the branding of the two charities, the theme of the day was to dress in the charity colours, pink and blue.  In addition to my pink and blue Sketchers and attire, I decided to stick to the theme with my makeup as well and I wanted to share this look with you.

Pink and blue are very contrasting colours but I find they can be worn together for an everyday look.  It's not just appropriate for a fun event, but works for work as well if you feel like brightening up your look. 

As you can see, the overall look is incredibly natural.  For those of you who have been keeping up with my blog, you know I'm all about more subtle looks unless its a big night out. 

The application technique:

After applying the pink colour all over your lids, apply the blue shadow on the corners but in a half almond shape in order to give your eyes an illusion of being.....well..... more almond shaped. 

Blend out just the harsh edge at the top.  In order to give it a faded effect up to your brow bone, apply your highlighter to your brow bone and blend it into the harsh edge of the blue shadow.  To make the pink on your eyelids stand out more, just apply a little more just on the eyelid, going no further up than your crease. 

Finish off with your eyeliner of choice and mascara. 

What I used on my eyes:

Blue: MAC eyeshadow in Satellite Dream
Pink: MAC eyeshadow in Sushi Flower
Highlighter: Kryolan eyeshadow in white (MAC eyeshadow that works great is Vanilla)

One more thing...this look goes really well with a light pink lipstick.  I used my Revlon Lipbutter in Cupcake.

Estee Lauder Advance Night Repair 2 Month Progress!!

A couple months ago I bought the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair serum and put up a post on how I was going to track the progress of my skin after using the product over a span of three months.  It's been two months since I've been using this product and the results are as follows.

Problem with lines on the sides of my forehead and deep line in the front:

After two months, I've noticed a significant reduction in the depth of the lines on the sides of my forehead.  They used to be quite deep with sort of a scaly pattern but now they are incredibly shallow and just look like very fine, shallow horizontal line...how skin actually looks.

 

Problem with deep lines in the front of the forehead:

I complained about a couple lines in the front of my forehead that I found to be significantly deep.  One of the lines has actually disappeared while the second one which was deeper than the first is much more shallow than it used to be.

Acne scaring and discolouration:

The acne scars have significantly lightened and I can barely notice them.  There is one particular scar that I was quite concerned with.  It was the darkest mark on my cheek but has now lightened significantly as well.  However, I don't think it will disappear completely as it is not as superficial of a scar as the rest, but there are definite improvements.

Overall:

As I mentioned before, I am also using the Estee Lauder Idealist serum together with the Advanced Night Repair.  I feel the combination of the two has made my skin more even and blemishes are really starting to fade.  Of course, I cannot say that the positive results are from one or the other as I've been using them together, but from what I've heard through other blogs, it's more likely from the Night serum rather than the Idealist serum which has had mixed reviews.

So far, I would say I am incredibly pleased with the results.  I will continue to use this product and I'm excited to see more results from long term use.

Stay tuned!!!  I will update you in one more month!!!

Revlon Lipbutters!!!! Finally in the UK!!!

For those of you who didn't realize this, the Revlon Lipbutters that have been around in the US and probably Canada since last year, have finally made their way to the UK.  I've been reading about this product all over the blog world and have never waited so impatiently for a makeup product to come out.

Last week, I went out to get my very own collection of colours but was very disappointed to find out that many of the colours I wanted were already out of stock.  I managed to get 2 out of the several I wanted.

I've order 3 more online and will post them up when they arrive.

First of all, I want to talk about the product.

Texture:  The product is quite creamy and sort of half way between a lipgloss, lipbalm and a lipstick.  It's super moisturizing and feels more like you've got a lipbalm on rather than a lipstick.

Colour:  The colour is buildable. You can wear it sheer or apply a few coats to make it more opaque and intense.  The two colours I bought were sheer but able to build to a more intense colour.  However, from other reviews I read, depending on the colour, some may be more creamy and intense than others.

Finish:  I love the look of this lipstick.  Its quite glossy but sort of looks like you've applied a gloss over a lipstick.

Overall opinion:  I love this lipstick and I think it's really been worth the wait.  The price in the UK at GBP 7.99 is also amazing.  Boots is currently having a 3 for 2 sale so it's actually even cheaper than that if you're buying more than one colour.  My lips feel great.  It feels like I've applied lipbalm on before hand and my lips feel incredibly soft and moisturized.

The two colours I bought were Cupcake and Berry Smoothie.  I was looking for Peach Parfait which was sold out in all stores I went to and for some reason, Cherry Tart which is available in the US is not available here.  It's supposed to be a sheer red.  I'm going to try Candy Apple instead and let you guys know how that is as well.

For now, here are the Cupcake and Berry Smoothie looks.

Cupcake:

A very light pastel pink

 It's a great everyday look that can balance out a smokey or darker eyeshadow look

Berry Smoothie:

A medium toned raspberry pink

Can be worn everyday with neutral eyes

Stay tuned for a look at 3 more colours from Revlon Lipbutters!!!