Purple Haze E.O.T.D.

I do love wearing a purple eye, so here's a look I've sported a few times recently.

To get this look I used the following products

• I primed with UDPP in Eden.
• I applied NYX Jumbo Pencil in Purple all over the lid.
• (All shadows are MAC) I packed Satellite Dreams all over the lid.
• Placed Blackberry on the outer lid and used Fig.1 in the crease and lower lash line.
• I also ran a little bit of Universal Appeal MES through the crease.
• Trax was packed on inner part of the lid.
• Vanilla was used on both the inner tear duct and brow area.
• Then Shroom was applied in the arch of the brow and Phloof! in the tear duct area.
• Urban Decay 24/7 pencil in Zero was used to tightline and on the lower lash line.
• Essence liquid eyeliner was applied to the upper lash line.
• Finally I applied both Maybelline's Illegal Lengths mascara and Benefit's They're Real.

Do you like to wear purple eyeshadow?

Golden Green E.O.T.D.

This is a quick and easy green/gold slightly smoky look that can be easily worn during the day.

To get this look I:

• Applied UDPP in Eden all over the lid.
• Used Maybelline Colour Tattoo in On and On Bronze over 3/4 of the lid.
• Used Catrice eyeshadow pen in Precious Nectar on the inner quarter of the lid.
• Packed No7 Golden Leaf eyeshadow on 3/4 of the lid and up into the crease.
• Placed L'oreal Infallible shadow in Iced Latte on the inner quarter of the lid.
• MAC Mineralized Eyeshadow in Universal Appeal was ran through the crease.
• MAC eyeshadow in Brulé was applied under the brow bone.
• NYX eyeliner in Jewel was used on the lower lash liner and waterline.
• Essence Liquid eyeliner in Black was used to line the upper lash line.
• Finally Benefit's They're Real mascara was applied.

I was really pleased with this eye look, especially as I was trying to use products that have been a bit neglected such as the No7 eyeshadow.

Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Pink Gold

I've tried a few of the Maybelline Colour Tattoo Cream Eyeshadows since they were released here. I really like them and find them as pigmented and longwearing as the MAC Paint Pots.

I know in the States they have a much wider shade range but I think there are around 6-8 shades available in Ireland/UK. My local Boots never has more than 4 shades on display so I'm not entirely sure! Anyway when I spied Pink Gold for sale I snapped it up straight away. I hadn't heard of this shade previously and there doesn't seem to be a lot of information on it floating around the internet so it must be relatively new. It also doesn't seem to be available in the USA on any of the sites I checked even under a different name as Maybelline seem to like changing the names of the Colour Tattoos as they make their way across the water!

Pink Gold is a very delicate, soft pink with a slight gold shade. It will make a incredible base colour for so many eye looks but here I just used other pink eyeshadows to help create a sweet, light look.

To get this look I:

• Applied UDPP in Eden all over the lid.
• Then applied Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Pink Gold all over the lid area.
• I packed MAC Paradisco eyeshadow over that.
• I used MAC Expensive Pink in the crease.
• MAC Brulé and Shroom were used on the brow bone and as highlights.
• MAC Eyeliner in Handforged was smudged on the lower lash line.
• MAC Eyeliner in NC15/NW20 was used on the lower water line.
• Maybelline Gel Eyeliner was used to line the upper lash line.
• Finally I applied Maybelline Illegal Length mascara.

Have you tried the Maybelline Colour Tattoo Eyeshadows?

Pink Eyeshadow

I was originally going to call this post 'Pink Eye' but then thought better of it!

While doing my first 'shop the stash' post, one of they items I included was a NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Oyster, a light pink colour. 

With that, I re-disovered my love for wearing pink eyeshadow in general. While it's a look that not everyone will like, I think it is bright, fun and pretty funky! I had no problems wearing this as a daytime look but you could certainly just wear it out at night. 

The main products used - NYX Oyster, MAC Yoghurt, Pink Freeze, Stars n Rockets and Fig.1.

To get this look I:

• Primed with UDPP in Eden
• I applied NYX Jumbo Pencil in Oyster all over lid
• I packed MAC Pink Freeze over Oyster
• I used  MAC Stars n' Rockets on the outer lid and crease
• MAC Fig.1 was blended into the lower lash line
• MAC Yoghurt was used beneath the brow bone
• A dab of Urban Decay's Junkshow (found in the 15 Anniversary palette) was used to deepen the crease
• Maybelline Gel Eyeliner was applied
• The mascara used was Maybelline Illegal Length

I wore this look a few times during the week, trying different comboinations. If you want a softer look, just do a wash of Pink Freeze all over the lid. Junkshow is quite a deep pink and definitely made this a stronger look.

Maybelline Ceramic Blue

I’ve really fallen for light, dusty blues lately and Ceramic Blue is no exception. Sublimely pretty, it is a shame that the micro shimmer that is in the bottle isn’t more apparent on the nail. Alas, we cannot have everything.

This is actually my one and only Maybelline polish and I really liked the formula. It was opaque in 2 coats.

More Empties!

I've been collecting a number of empty beauty product containers for the past few months and I feel it's time to do an empties post!

What a pile!

This first lot is all the samples I've gone through. If you remember this post, I had quite a few built up that I wanted to use. I found some nice shampoos and conditioners through the samples but my favourite has to be the sample I tried of Dior's Forever foundation. I actually think it may be the best foundation ever. Blog post coming soon.

I used 2 shower gels and 1 shampoo. Rituals Yogi Flow I got free with a glossybox. It was nice but I don't think I will re-purchase. Nivea Happy Time is my absolute favourite shower gel. I've used it for the past few years. Honestly I think it's the only shower gel I ever re-purchase. I like to try new ones but I buy this every 2 or 3 bottles. It actually does smell happy and cheerful1 The shampoo I used up was the Aussie Mega Shampoo. As I've mentioned before I usually have 3 or so bottles of shampoo and conditioner on rotation so it takes me a while to use any of them up! I really like this shampoo, it leaves my hair feeling very light and soft. Will definitely re-purchase in the future.

An all-sorts category. Garnier Simply Essentials eye-make-up remover. I've had this knocking around the bathroom cabinet for a while. It was efficient and didn't irritate my eyes. I would re-purchase if I needed too but I use my Bioderma to remove all my make-up including eye make-up now. The Moringa Body Scrub from the Body Shop is my favourite scrub. The smell, the texture, the results, everything. I want to re-purchase but at nearly €20 it is an expensive scrub. I think I'll try some cheaper ones before I buy it again. Pearl Drops toothpaste was okay. I didn't notice a huge difference in whiteness and it wasn't my favourite formula. I won't be re-purchasing. Dove Invisible Dry deodorant. I really like this deodorant. It's one of those stick roll on ones. The scent is nice, not over-powering and it works well. I already have a new tube on the go!

A mini Johnsons body lotion. It was fine, nothing spectacular and I don't intend to get the full-size. Tea Tree oil. I like to use this on spots, will be re-purchasing. Two containers of La Roche Posay Toleraine Ultra. A fantastic moisturiser that I use both day and night. Great formula, thick enough to properly moisturise my dry skin but not so thick that it will never soak in. I'll be re-purchasing this for the foreseeable future.

Finally mascaras. Maybelline Falsies is a firm favourite of mine and one that I regularly re-purchase. I wasn't a fan of the Maybelline Colassal Cat Eyes, I just felt it did nothing for my lashes so I will not buy it again. Cover Girl Lash Blast. Really liked this one, very similar to the Falsies. Will probably pick it up again next time I'm Stateside.

Maybelline Colour Sensational Pop Stick: Citrus Slice

I don't believe that these Pop Sticks have created quite the same frenzy as the Colour Tattoos but they caught my eye nonetheless. 

They are transparent lip products that are really just a flimsy summer item.

I did find the Pop Stick moisturising and it smelled beautiful but it barely left a hint of a tint of colour on my lips.

The one I got was Citrus Slice, a sheer orange but it swatched more pink than orange. 

Swatched in Sunlight

Really not worth the lip swatches!

Overall, they are very expensive for what they are. Just over €10 for what is essentially a clear lip balm? Not worth it. Whilst the moisturising qualities are good, they are not €10 worth of goodness!

It's a product that I definitely won't be getting other 'colours' in but I will use the one I have. It will be good to throw into a beach bag etc. 

Bits and Bobs

I picked up a few things in town during the week and a few things came in the post so I thought I would do a quick post.

Firstly is some Duo lash glue and false eyelashes from Ardell. I’ve tried wearing false lashes on a few occasions but I just never seem to be able to do them right. When I spied the Duo lash glue in Sally’s last week, I decided to get it to see if a decent lash glue would make any difference to my false lash applying abilities. It probably won’t but I’ve heard quite a bit about it, so it’s worth a shot.

I also got a backcombing brush because it was cheap and I didn’t have a proper one.

Next are two things from Chanel. I was in need of a new summer perfume and I’ve being sniffing a lot in preparation for getting a new one but the one I kept coming back to was the Chance Eau Tendre. It is a lovely light scent, perfect summer.

I also got a nail polish from the new summer line, which was released last week. I got Delight, which is a kind of rose gold/bronzey type colour.

I also got YSL Rouge Volupte in no 7 Lingerie Pink. It is a gorgeous milky pink. It’s my first time trying any of the YSL lipsticks.

I also got one of the new Maybelline Colour Sensational popsticks in Citrus Slice.

It is a bright orange but it is tinted balm like. Not exactly full of pigmentation!

Finally I managed to get around to going to TK Maxx to check out the Essie that everybody was raving about being there. There was quite a few left and the ones that I got were Capri, Bordeaux and Lovie Dovie. At €12.99 for 3, it really is a good deal for Essie. I think I’ll be going back for more! 

Mac Phloof!

I was watching a YouTube video a few months back and the girl was wearing just Mac Phloof! on her eyes. I thought it looked great so I thought I would give it a shot.

To get this look I:

• Primed with UDPP in Original.
• Applied Mac Phloof! all over lid to brow
• Put the tiniest amount of Urban Decay Naked e/s above the crease to add some dimension
• Used Maybelline Gel Eyeliner on the upper lashline
• Finally some Maybelline Falsies mascara

I really liked how this looked. It is very simple and quick but offers a great bright eye look.

E.O.T.D Feat. Mac Paintpot in Pure Creation

There I was with a hand covered in swatches as I went through my make-up to see what I should get rid of, when I came across my old Bourjois eyeshadows. Among them was a sole Bourjois pigment in Bleu Rosé that I think I bought discounted at an Off The Rail Live show in the RDS circa 2005/2006. Honestly I don't think I had ever even used it. So I decided to lob a bit of it on my hand to check the colour pay-off and where better to place it than over the blue patch already on my hand created my Mac's Pure Creation paintpot. 

As I applied the pigment the most beautiful blue-pink sheen appeared. It was so pretty I couldn't help but ooh and ahh over it. I couldn't wait to try this out on my eyes so the very next morning that's what I did.

Bourjois Bleu Rose and Mac Pure Creation

Pure Creation on it's own

Bleu Rosé over pure Creation

L- Bleu Rosé alone, R- Layered over Pure Creation

You can slightly see the sheen here, but in real life it looks exactly like the swatches, it is that vivid

To get this look I:

• Applied Mac Paintpot in Pure Creation all over the lid and above the crease.
• I blended Urban Decay Naked shadow from the Naked Palette between the Pure Creation and my skin just to make it softer.
• I patted Bourjois pigment in Bleu Rosé over Pure Creation.
• I used Urban Decay 24/7 pencil in 1999 on the lower lashline.
• I used Mac NC15/NW20 eye pencil on the waterline.
• Maybelline Gel Eyeliner was used above the upper lashline.
• Finally I used Chanel Sublime de Chanel mascara (A sample I had!).

The eye pictures are really not showing just how vibrant this looks together. I loved wearing it and I felt it just made my eyes sparkle. Going to be wearing this combination quite a few times!