Sleek Corrector and Concealer Palette in Shade 02 - Review

Sleek Corrector and Concealer Palette in Shade 02

I couldn't resist this cute little palette and it's so handy for travelling. It contains a corrector, a concealer and a setting powder. I think there are five different palettes; 01, 02, 03, 04 and 05. I bought mine from my local Superdrug and the lightest they had in stock was 02. Currently, the Superdrug website only lists palettes 02, 03, 04 and 05 so if you're after the lightest shade, you'll  have to see what your local Superdrug has in stock. 

To be honest, as much as I want to love this palette, I just can't. The first shade is for correcting any dark circles under the eye but I find it too light. The second shade is the concealer, which neutralises any discolouration, however, I find it too dark for my skintone.  I'm not sure if I need to use palette 01 or palette 03 instead but surely 01 would be even lighter and 03 would be far too dark. I know it can't suit everyone as there are only 5 palettes and so many different skintones but I didn't think the corrector and concealer would be so far apart. The palette also contains a setting powder, which isn't great either. I find it very chalky and there is a lot of fall out so I get powder all over my dressing table. 

The formula of the corrector and concealer is fairly creamy and I have used both a brush and my fingers to apply it. My personal preference is that I prefer to use my fingers with this product as it blends better with the heat from my fingertips. Also, I've washed the brush that I used, about 4 times, and it still has product inside it. I hope I haven't ruined a beloved Real Techniques brush! 

I wouldn't purchase the palette again unless other shades were added to the line. It's such a shame there are only 5 different variations. I reckon it would be a beauty blogger fave if it catered for more skintones as it's such a handy little palette. 

P.S. Did you know Boots now stock Sleek make up? 

Rachel x

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MUA Undress Me Too Palette

MUA Undress Me Too Palette £4

The moment I heard about this palette, I knew I had to have it! It's my fourth MUA palette and I probably won't stop there! I was a little late buying the palette as at the time of its release I was on a spending ban! Gutted! When I saw it in Superdrug, I couldn't resist any longer. It's such a bargain at £4 and the similarities to Urban Decay Naked 2 is just much to pass up on. This palette contains a lot more shimmer shades than Undressed but these days, I actually seem to wear shimmery shades more than matte shades. When applying eyeshadow, I usually have both palettes open and I pick and choose between the shades. There are so many shades to choose from and so the many different looks that can be created. It means I can create a different look every day and be a little more creative with my make up while still sticking to neutral shades. I will always be a neutral girl at heart! 

As you can see from the swatches above ten out of the twelve shades are highly pigmented. The other two I use to highlight my brow bone and inner corner of my eye. As usual, the quality is amazing for the price. I use Real Techniques brushes to apply and there is hardly any fall out. It really is a perfect palette. I sing my praises for MUA enough but this is another product that gets a huge thumbs up from me. I recommend everyone to get one. At £4 who can say no? It's worth it even if you just use one or two shades! 

Do you own the Undress Me Too palette? Do you think MUA have created a good dupe? 

Rachel x

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MUA Heaven & Earth Eyeshadow Palette - Review

MUA Heaven & Earth Eyeshadow Palette

This is the third MUA eye shadow palette that I have purchased. I absolutely love the MUA palettes. They are such a great affordable price but still amazing quality. The other palettes I own are Undressed and Immaculate Collection. Even though I have three, I still have my eyes on one more - Undress Me Too. Undress Me Too is MUA's latest eye shadow palette and although I don't own it, it looks a perfect dupe for Urban Decay Naked 2. It also excites me that this is the first palette that MUA have named all the shades. Does that make me lame?! Since Naked 2 has a steep price tag of £36, I shall be purchasing Undress Me Too very soon as that is priced at only £4! 

Enough rambling - onto Heaven & Earth. This beautiful, beautiful palette contains 12 shades. All 12 shades are shimmery, which actually stopped me from purchasing this earlier. Prior to owning this palette, I always thought I preferred matte shadows. However since I started using this palette, I have been wearing shimmery eye shadows more and more and I have to say I think I've been converted! I prefer neutral eye shadows so this palette is perfect for me. As it contains 12 shades, so many different looks can be created. I love playing with this palette and creating different looks. In my opinion, it's perfect for day time and evening wear. 

The palette comes with a double ended sponge applicator but I prefer applying eye shadow with a brush. I have to admit that with some of the shades there is a little bit of fall out. Although for £4 this is expected and I cannot complain. I use a tissue folded up and hold this under my eye to catch any fall out but you could just use a fluffy brush and brush it away afterwards. Apart from the two lightest shades, all of the other shades are extremely pigmented. Without an eye shadow primer, they still have great colour pay off. The eye shadows are soft, which make them easy to apply and effortless to blend. An amazing palette for an amazing price. Congratulations MUA! 

Have you tried the MUA Heaven & Earth Palette? What is your favourite eye shadow palette?

Rachel x

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Wish List #3

Bourjois Volumizer Mascara - I have read fantastic reviews about this online. I desperately want to try it for myself! Is it worth the hype? £10.49

Topshop Nail Polish in Granite - I only have one Topshop Nail Polish at the moment, Pool Party (you can see my review here) but I am impressed with everything about it and this shade looks perfect for Autumn/Winter. £6.50

Real Techniques Core Collection - I mainly want this for the Buffing Brush but the whole collection looks lovely. I am so impressed with Real Techniques brushes. I currently have the Foundation Brush and Powder Brush (you can see my review here). This is a bargain in my opinion as it's only £21.99 and includes 4 full size brushes and a case.

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Light - This product is everywhere I look at the moment! I have chosen the light version as I suffer from spots and it's oil free. £25 (but you can buy travel sizes to try).

MUA The Artiste Collection - I am in love with MUA. Every single product that I have tried has impressed me and been of fantastic quality for low prices. How do they do it? This is one of the newer products and just looks beautiful! It's another bargain for £6!

What products are on your wish list? Have you used any of these products? Are they worth buying/the hype?

Rachel x
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September Favourites

Barry M Magnetic Nail Effects in Blue £4.99 - My sister bought this for me for my birthday, after using it once, I went out and bought three other shades! The quality of the nail polish is excellent and could be worn without the effects. But once the magnet is used, the effect is just out of this world! I got so many compliments on my nails and I cannot wait to try the other shades.

Models Own Glitter Nail Polish in Disco Mix £5 - I love glitter nail polish, who doesn't?! But boy is it hard to remove! This looks lovely over blue or purple nail polish with just one coat, as the particles of glitter are purple and blue. I used three coats to completely cover my nails in glitter and it looks amazing. I definitely want to try the Mirrorball collection, £20 for 6 nail polishes is a bargain!

MUA Pro Undressed Palette £4 - Read my review here. This is the best dupe of Urban Decay ever! The quality of the eye shadows are amazing and actually stay put for several hours. There are enough matte and shimmer shadows to suit everyone and you can create so many different looks by using different combinations of the 12 shades.

MAC Lipstick in Creme Cup £14 - This is actually my first ever MAC lipstick believe it or not! The texture is so creamy and moisturising and the colour stays put for hours. This lipstick has a shine so it may not suit everyone's tastes, but the shade is perfect for daytime or evening. I will be posting a review on this soon so look out for it!

Benefit the POREfessional £23.50 - This is a sample I received with Glamour magazine. It's the first time I've used POREfessional and I will definitely be purchasing it once this has an out. The texture is lovely and provides the perfect base for my make up. I don't suffer from massive pores, just small ones on my cheeks and a few on my forehead, POREfessional just helps to conceal these while being a perfect primer.

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser £14.25 - I have been using Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish since December 2011 and my skin has never been so good! In May 2012 I added the Skin Tonic and Light Moisturiser to my routine, my skin is so smooth and my spots have cleared up a lot, I still have a few breakouts. I will be posting a review on this soon so look out for it!

Have you tried any of these products? What are you favourite products this month? 

Rachel x

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MUA Undressed Palette - Review

MUA Undressed Palette £4

 

I love eye shadows. I have about 4 palettes and a few singles but I hardly wear it on a day-to-day basis. I only ever seem to wear eye shadow when I am going out in the evening and I don't know why. I would like to wear it more daily and I think I may, now I have more matte nudes in this palette. When I do wear eye shadow, I like to wear nudes or darker eye shadows to create a smokey eye, so this palette is perfect for me and it's only £4! Bargain!

The eye shadows range from pale to dark nudes, pinks, bronze, browns and a grey-blue. The blue does seem a bit random in a 'undressed', neutral palette but it's a lovely shade. The palette consists of mattes and shimmers, which I feel is a perfect balance and will suit everybody's preferences. The quality of the eye shadows for the price is excellent and you even get a double-ended sponge applicator, I personally prefer using a brush when applying eye shadow, but the sponge applicator is good quality.

Undressed, consists of 12 highly pigmented eye shadows. I haven't tried any of the Naked Palettes from Urban Decay but from reading reviews most people have said that this is a good dupe. Some of the eye shadow colours are pale and almost don't look like you are wearing anything on your lids, but these provide an excellent base for building up colour and creating a smokey eye. The colours are really easy to apply and are 'buildable' if you require a deeper colour.

The palette even comes with a 'mini master class' on the reverse! Overall, I am extremely impressed with this product and I will continue to reach for it when I want to wear eye shadow. You can buy Undressed from your local Superdrug or from here or here.

Have you tried the MUA Undressed Palette? What is your favourite eye shadow palette?

Rachel x

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