Liquid Lipsticks and Glitter | Born Pretty Store Review

I was contacted recently by the lovely Joy from Born Pretty Store, who asked me if I would like to try out some products from their website. I was a bit sceptical at first as I wasn't sure how good the quality of the products would be, however upon receiving the items I was really impressed!

Born Pretty Store, if you haven't already heard of them, are an online retailer and after browsing their site they stock many different products, not just limited to makeup but makeup tools, jewellery and accessories. The first thing I noticed was the price of everything, it is so affordable and the perfect place to treat yourself but not break the bank.They also offer free worldwide shipping! However do expect to wait 2-4 weeks to receive your products as they are being shipped from Hong Kong.

 The first products I chose were two liquid lipsticks by Me now Generation. as I am a bit obsessed with these at the moment, I just can't get enough of the the matte finish. My favourite out of the two is the shade 18, in a lilac grey/beige and I have been after a colour like this for ages and although I don't own Limecrimes 'Cashmere', it looks to me like a great dupe at a fraction of the price, only £1.37- such a bargain!! The formula smells really fruity, it glides on smoothly and you only need a thin layer to create a very pigmented beautiful colour. Also when they say these are long-lasting, believe me they are ridiculous even to to the point where they are quite difficult to remove, but with a oil based makeup remover they do come off.

Left- Shade 18, Right- Shade 26

The other product I picked was the Colour Diamond Shimmer Eyeshadow in shade 1 which is a gorgeous white gold colour. While this isn't a product I would wear everyday it is perfect to add that extra sparkle to your eyes for nights out. The glitter is a gel like formula which I love as it means it goes onto the eyes super easily, without any fall out.  I wore it on a night out in leeds recently and below was the look I achieved (the glitter is a lot more shimmery and pigmented in real life). All my friends wanted to borrow it and I can see myself using this a lot in the future.

Born Pretty Store have also been very kind and given me 10% coupon code to use and share with you guys. You can use the code MBWH10 at the checkout to get the 10% off. Shop Born Pretty here.I am already eyeing up some of their makeup brushes..

Let me know if you decide to buy anything from the store or if you have also done a review on some of their items?

Mary xo

NYE Beauty

As if New Years Eve is tonight!! I am very excited as NYE is the perfect excuse to get glammed up and go all out with your makeup, which is what I intend to do tonight with lots of glitter and sparkle!
I thought I would share some of my NYE beauty essentials that I will be using this year,

Firstly Primer. Primer is a miracle on a night like tonight, when you want your makeup to stay put all night long. I will be using the Urban Decay Eye shadow Primer which is amazing, it lasts forever and doesn't crease. I can say that I have worn this overnight and my eye shadow still looked incredible in the morning! I was lucky to receive the Benefit Pore Professional Primer for Christmas and I am looking forward to using this as I have heard so many good things about it,

Brows. Yes I love brows and I think they make such a difference to your face, especially now since I have my hands on the ABH Dipbrow Pomade. I cannot rave about this product enough and it has totally changed my eyebrow game, so this is a beauty essential must for NYE.

Fake Eyelashes. No makeup for a night out is complete in my opinion without some big fluttery lashes to set off your eye look and these Demi Wispies by Ardell are fast becoming my favourite eyelashes. I normally get a few compliments on my eyelashes when I wear them, so they must be a winner!

Glitter. I love glitter so NYE is great because you can wear as much as you want and no one can say anything because lots of glitter is what NYE is all about, right?

Highlighter. Not satisfied with glittery eyes I want my face to also shimmer which is why the Benefit Watts Up Highlighter is perfect. A creamy formula that you can apply to your cheekbones, bridge of your nose, under your eyebrows and cupids bow, to really make your skin glow.

And Finally my YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick in Peach Passion, alongside my trusty Charlotte Tilbury Lip liner in Pillow Talk, This lipstick is a beautiful peachy pink and I think it goes great teamed with smokey eye look which is what I am going for this NYE.

I hope everyone has a fabulous NYE whatever you may be doing!

Mary xo