What is your Favourite Lip Product Formula?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9lgz6KLpAd7DMo3TAHpgwdNSlle6hh5a_F06-epj52q4JR08dw2zZbANusrz98S4paZ187hX6xAK3djGglBA1-EEvm_2a6CRA5x0gdL6WUebbTwyjw_MHBGKqefVhDPEQvc0eAdz1WEI/s1600/best-lip-product-formulas.JPG"></div><br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Last week as I was re-organising my makeup, something I often do as my makeup desk gets ultra messy otherwise, I realised I had a clear favourite kind of lip product. I love lipstick in general and do hoard them, so I have every finish and type of lip product you can imagine but having my whole collection in front of me made me see a clear favourite, that I'd never really noticed before. </span></i></span><br><a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2017/05/what-is-your-favourite-lip-formula.html#more">Read More</a>

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The Latest QVC Tili Beauty Box ideal for Summer

<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1061" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaIGvEFKHRi3qJFPuEyOJS_2mWcW2ph8WTauhfy8bzFTszKxvgekLf7dTpz52mFVZWHxMllPRLY6shS18URU6RQG2l3AvN6_WxzXSI_yArZeemu97AqspOp8szUirOm1jxO1kuELhnWbQ/s1600/QVC-Tili-fourth-edition-beauty-box.JPG"></span></i></span></div><br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you're a long time reader of Makeup Savvy then you may have noticed a lack of beauty box reviews in the past 6 months. The reason, I'm ultimately I'm over them. Well, I say I'm over them, but what I mean is I'm over the monthly subscription style beauty boxes. You see after receiving a few of the main beauty boxes for the past few years I've seen the same brands and products appear time and time again and I've also seen them become less value for money over time.</span></i></span><br><a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2017/05/qvc-summer-tili-beauty-box-review.html#more">Read More</a>

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The Ultimate Summer Primer for Oily Skin

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEc3DwAbVxuABj1GaVblmAOXGkMcqh2Sghx1W7qicKM274rTrJ4hhp5QiDJF4_QRjygHAI6WFPWu43dqN4eNl2OzVAvh7-XtFqfA_UJHUHYnKBwMfRzpdsTUMaw7I12jpNkySPpzwedw/s1600/Max-Factor-Facefinity-Primer-review.JPG"><br><br><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Come summer oily skin can become an oil slick under makeup. Yep, there will be no sugar coating here. By the end of the day foundation and concealer, along with most other face makeup can literally have melted/slid off the face. And that's without adding SPF into the mix!</span></i></span><br><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So with these warmer days fast approaching I thought it was time to talk primers. Actually not primers, but a specific primer, that although doesn't do much in the way of diffusing pores it does extend foundation and concealer wear time amazing well and even has the added benefit of SPF 20! </span><br><a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2017/05/the-ultimate-summer-primer-for-oily-skin.html#more">Read More</a>

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Three Makeup Dupes You Need To Know About

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPV0PDxgtjaNUYnZfQu-pprMULcIzHxjZXe826A1JI_jpYt0iaPNlW66UlNuvP_wJ124Xq5iJYTMM41L7wjINiYdRDzvA3yRfjKqAOIPRVv004sf_WKJUfpcnBtubXgbfyDWXbZGDOXg/s1600/Top-Drugstore-Dupes-Benefit.JPG" /></span></span></i></div><br /><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">It's not often I talk dupes and there's no real reason for that... other than I just haven't.. until now that is! I also guess the term "dupe" has become less specific in recent years with many brands releasing look-a-like products of more expensive ones that don't necessarily perform in the same way. For me this isn't what I'd know dupes to be so I simply stayed clear of reviewing such products. </span></span></i><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But today I thought I'd bring it back and share with you three products that are excellent dupes for some higher end products, which I also own meaning I can fully compare and show you the true similarities. I really hope you find some purse-friendly makeup products to pick up here! </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1214" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaYxPSeioSaI_Qe73QoQ2y9D6yKzEehlC_lIZkntDVrZuFoDAJ_NT6dJFFs2_7iPWWpQb1HkVZOkxrcc0QtDHgEI0aQg3TlsWdcE-4HzaTUKZkUy61e1ROdaYsSZgQpBA3FB4_7us2JFw/s1600/Too-Faced-Better-Than-Mascara-Dupe.JPG" /></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Too Faced Better Than Sex Dupe: Kiko Extra Sculpt Volume Mascara</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�17.10 Debenhams <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_154614000099?CMP=SSH&tmcampid=28&tmad=c&sku=7527551&cmp=KNC_2361363232_301398021_36021180846__&mdrt=beauty&gclid=CjwKEAjw3pTJBRChgZ3e7s_YhAkSJAASG9Vr-bPru32lJbeQqMAK2jAfNC3OPn6lyKMirlLu4mXvaRoCxHbw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> vs. �8.90 Kiko <a href="http://www.kikocosmetics.com/en-gb/make-up/eyes/mascara/Extra-Sculpt-Volume-Mascara/p-KM0030105100044" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span> <br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For the longest time I've loved this bargain Kiko mascara, while also loving Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara and then it twigged...they are pretty damn similar! This would make total sense as comparing the brushes they are of a similar hourglass shape and both have a volumising formula that is neither too wet or too dry. Both mascaras do an excellent job of adding volume and fanning out the lashes to perfection. If you have been keen to try out the cult Too Faced mascara or you're already a dedicated fan, then I'd highly recommend trying out with budget alternative especially when it's on offer, which is often (costing around �3.90), and see what you think of it! Much like TF Better Than Sex there's a waterproof version that is a holiday/hot weather staple. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1192" data-original-width="791" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAHr7km6O3S8w9n0_-Y2MdOLn-vW-FF_NO_akyGDmF7UXoMrBTevGJAPo2BacNVbcOKZVTUL3w4fQCxHZw3t5_WZMo-mmFZGtgoz2kDqAbrVsLcDmaZ3FNH4OKAXP_BdXOeTHArIGk07U/s1600/Benefit-Majorette-blush-dupe.jpg" /></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Benefit Majorette Cream Blush Dupe: Bourjois Cream Blush 01</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>�24.50 Feel Unique <a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Benefit-Majorette-Booster-Blush-7g?option=0&gclid=CjwKEAjw3pTJBRChgZ3e7s_YhAkSJAASG9VrctoiTv9b3eskvQP0BbZspchO-3NefjVYi3VFEzSRShoCchzw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&pp2=y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> vs. �6.78 Amazon <a href="http://amzn.to/2rS200y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> </b></span> <br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This gorgeous cream-to-powder blush is one of my favourite dupes as it's a dupe for Benefit Majorette and perfect if �24.50 for a single blush is too little steep for you! Not only do these two products look very similar in the pan but the formula is pretty much identical, feeling soft and creamy to the touch, blending down to a flattering powder finish and feel. I would say Benefit Majorette is more orange-toned than Bourjois Cream Blush in 01, however I feel the dupe is more universally flattering due to it's slightly more peachy less orange tone. I do however still love Benefit Majorette as it's perfect in summer with a smokey peach/golden orange eye look and it does contain much more product (3.5g more) than the quite compact Bourjois cream blush. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1197" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTkkkoTghpGYWk-jn2Q_rR3NK79tiKuoLHKRZo_6gnBpley7sQxYtIcvnzw7ZhcUw6aVbWqBlVv9gO28Z6Qiy5FHJNzHQkOzWepmMX9r0ITgcSNoRlpODhGevZskY4NVgpFyq78YSvrY/s1600/Benefit-Gimme-Brow-Dupe.JPG" /></div><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>Benefit Gimme Brow Dupe: Zoeva Graphic Brow Fix </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>�20.00 Look Fantastic <a href="https://www.lookfantastic.com/benefit-gimme-brow-various-shades/11277195.html?affil=thggpsad&switchcurrency=GBP&shippingcountry=GB&thg_ppc_campaign=71700000008970312&gclid=CjwKEAjw3pTJBRChgZ3e7s_YhAkSJAASG9Vr4rZL3NB7OA1-FvSGkeBWJWgKQJNGOsuJEgi4XhRwtxoC4m_w_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=COLV6oXBidQCFRYx0wod_vsMEQ&variation=11277198" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> vs. �8.50 Beauty Bay <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=YQbor9*zs34&subid=&offerid=498094.1&type=10&tmpid=20500&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautybay.com%2Fcosmetics%2Fzoeva%2Fgraphicbrowfix" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b> </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Another Benefit dupe here, this time for Benefit Gimme Brow, a favourite brow gel of mine. This being pretty similar to Zoeva Graphic Brow Fix, which also consists of three shades to the range but at the fraction of the price at �8.50 compared to 20.00 and with 1.5ml more product! Other than Benefit Gimme Brow featuring a smaller wand and a slightly drier formula, both brow gels are incredibly similar, especially with making the brows appear thicker, how the brows still feel natural and not crispy once the brow gel has dried and even on shades. There are quite a few similar looking brow gels to Benefit Gimme Brow on the market but this Zoeva offering really is the best I've come across!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Even if these three products weren't dupes I'd still love them as they are all spot on, but as they are it makes them that extra bit more special and cherished in my makeup collection.</b></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Have I tempted you with any cheaper alternatives here? </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fee xo. </b></span></span>

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The Ultimate Hair Mask for Seriously Dry Hair

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNUO5laTbQJ1KaZadFjv6yNzo4r8TbITfHuhqIzDIZGZFSf8Q_f1dIdMMh818Vyrhfd2WUxo1qfqgdeLk8LhdZLZfbc3dbZ2ZucEKW1UJl7oR9ATLLV59WIhKm9KMKvbJXw2LKeR0xIk/s1600/Deep-repair-hair-mask.JPG"><br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br></span></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">With a monthly hair dying habit and a love of blow drying, you could say I've tried quite a few hair masks in the past 10 years! From �1 wonders that surprisingly give instant results due to a number of silicones that coat the hair giving an artificial softness to ones that break the bank and to be honest didn't work miracles. </span></span><br><br><a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2017/05/ultimate-hair-mask-for-damaged-hair.html#more">Read More</a>

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Creating a Custom Highlighter & Blush Palette with Makeup Geek Eyeshadows

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs4bAya0AWqotRa-StvsVTjgV5VPTyy71u2MvMjyNRNrlDDLPPRplV5Uikf2XkGyyCbSYXZkn6B1R4l1GsbCoD60UDGamFcWy_VH9lcx4hJGbWnB1NZIj8090NB9Dq9ydgxMpeyvFtk1U/s1600/Makeup-Geek-Shimmer-Eyeshadows.JPG"><br><br><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>As a total highlight lover I've been using the incredible Shimma Shimma eyeshadow from Makeup Geek as a pigmented highlighter for quite some time now. This got me thinking what else the brand may have to offer and before I knew it I'd created a stunning custom face palette out of eyeshadows for around �15! </i></span></span><br><a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2017/05/makeup-geek-custom-highlighter-palette.html#more">Read More</a>

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The Art of Asking for Free Beauty Samples

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><img alt="Free makeup samples" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_o7xlN_tdiIVE_k9dfEPiVxsmzQ5nyP3-iWoDX3k0liLgqEyuD96j0TSi-PdZQ1_mspTcjD68nOwNoOR0_E9h7g7FbpJgVjicAsrraIlu3V6YjRvLVKI6fvPxs4Xarc4SszpbKb7y0Bw/s1600/how-to-ask-for-free-makeu-samples.JPG" title=""><br><br><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">When it comes to asking for free samples it can be daunting, to say the least. From being afraid of approaching busy sales staff to worrying if you will get an outright no, it can be easy to miss out on lots of potential free samples. </span></span></i><br><br><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">However, there is an art to it! Plus, it can be handy to know which brands are generous and which aren't when it comes to giving out free samples! Which is why I thought a blog post on the subject may come in handy to any fellow beauty lovers. </span><br><a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2017/05/how-to-get-free-makeup-samples.html#more">Read More</a>

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Counterfeit Beauty Products: How to spot a fake

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAC7-A1MPq5dVBEJ2x8yIs93VyPapx3hiQTH3-287b1NDS8vuv3XQubzZ0xfleSLQmxVh-eulXTX-9cEt8WTHuL7gC4gL_8F3H5Qh7nlDvC5H68fE0cx0gp6lOvBI4hEZVI3dLMYpVP9E/s1600/how-to-spot-fake-makeup.JPG"><br><br><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">For the longest time I've been meaning to sit down and write an updated post on fake makeup. The reason for this is since I last wrote about the topic (back in 2011) the problem of fake beauty products has only increased; both in scale and how convincing products now are.</span></i></span><br><a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2017/05/how-to-spot-fake-beauty-products.html#more">Read More</a>

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My 5-Minute 5-Product Makeup Routine

<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5nEPFa2DEQRBxEqY478V0hAvfm-bK-XCQ5Xv1OlIx0uEFBcUbxC9KMgC1C8110xqQVNMDNrA_aofp_MSrkJUqfjCeQvRQzlUQven6kpMnVmtQtlE_8r7Gh2DlqvgDxxHF3W3WQTWlt4/s1600/5-minute-makeup-routine.JPG" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm not gonna' lie, when I'm in a rush my makeup routine is about speed over being minimal... because I simply can't do minimal, I can only do less. Yes, I do drop a few products such as eyeshadow and liner but if I have any extra time you better believe I'm speeding bronzing and adding highlight!</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">But along with a speedier application, it's in the products I pick because if I have minimal time to get ready I always opt for the same products because I know they are quick to use and flawless. So here is my exact routine along with my favourite in-a-hurry makeup products.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRxg5EjgMgMm4FULPcXSycmPCOXLHZmeBk6l6I7GorfWrvzZSf49B40Wt2bcTXBHSPFWXEQMl6x5AahDKu7cmfDGkFF4mJXQqW00QX2B1_t-oDUNZfJFqv_BCM5LRRd05kFQ2GyELP2KE/s1600/Lancome-teint-idole-ultra-wear-foundation-review.JPG" /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Foundation</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">When time is of the essence all makeup tools get ditched and foundation and concealer are applied with fingers only. This means I pick products that work well in this way and blend with ease. My current favourite foundation that looks flawless without a primer base and applied with just the fingers is <a href="https://www.lookfantastic.com/lancome-teint-idole-ultra-24h-foundation-30ml-various-shades/11185366.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear foundation</a> (Look Fantastic is the cheapest online to buy it!). Although a full coverage foundation it applies with easy and I find actually works best without a primer or setting powder over the top. A few dots of this down my T-zone and two dots on either cheek, then quickly blended out takes no time at all!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Brow Powder</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Having fair brows my face lacks definition without adding some colour and structure, especially when I'm wearing mascara, making brows a must! For a foolproof quick application, I always opt for matte eyeshadows in a similar shade to my hair colour, applied with an angled brush. From the <a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Urban-Decay-Naked-Basics-Palette?option=0&gclid=Cj0KEQjwo-XIBRCOycL7hsuI_NoBEiQAuS6HtA37HN5Y3LcM-Uz6rPNoo1SMWxFK0iMiBgCNIMBPgGsaAsoy8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds&pp2=y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette</a>, I use Naked 2 for the inner part of my brows and Faint to give definition over the rest of my brows. Powder products definitely stay on the brows and don't require setting with a brow gel I've found, making them ideal when in a hurry.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0soxg7gksY8kuU40ZrMRfLQ2lOhSqa-j_Cr7CQPX98RknHI1geURLxryM7ueqYJ4gMdwRTp9RFOt3-sl1hhJoOmyaAcX8ZQYHOqITUSHv9i99AOIbLeKZ6_5xMaAOPkxoTVPBtf7QrM/s1600/five-minute-quick-makeup-routine.JPG" /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Mascara</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If I'm in a total rush I resist the urge to curl my lashes, instead opting for a curling/volumising mascara. I have many favourite mascaras but the one that adds a curl to my lashes is <a href="http://www.kikocosmetics.com/en-gb/product/Extra-Sculpt-Volume-Mascara/p-KM0030105100044?gclid=Cj0KEQjwo-XIBRCOycL7hsuI_NoBEiQAuS6HtLOW9Y3UkkC-M7Te_-DRPBFf6z1pW61D3p_YiDwEC_MaAgwM8P8HAQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kiko Extra Sculpt Volumise Mascara</a>. I find this very similar to <a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_154614000099?CMP=SSH&tmcampid=28&tmad=c&sku=7527551&cmp=KNC_2361363232_301398021_36021180846__&mdrt=beauty&gclid=Cj0KEQjwo-XIBRCOycL7hsuI_NoBEiQAuS6HtIeWlAhpZUuwPfPbupBEFxuTmTzionPiF6mTkXvRolIaAkwb8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara</a>, but at a fraction of the price and it lasts all day without flaking.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Concealer</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Just in case of any mascara mistakes I always leave concealer until the end. I currently don't have a favourite concealer so I will pick up any I have to hand, applying it under my eyes, around my nose and on any blemishes. Mascara and concealer really as my essential makeup products; however much of a rush I'm in I can't be without these two items!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOEClnvppHqUadh_gyxZnNcFI8qypuYxlZxmW582GISYKiztlAcJihEyoSGHizPclMcXz-WiU7KcQIjKXGwieVmXww-0FxM5sR1-HaH4zucOov5D48II7cLHaI37-toke8IVzexmzo7U8/s1600/charlotte-tilbury-penelop-pink-lipstick.JPG" /></div><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lipstick</span></span></b><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Leaving my lips bare feels total unnatural with the rest of my face done so as it takes seconds it's always my final step before I head out the door. Depending on what I'm wearing, the weather and my mood, I either go for a staple nude or a bright lip colour. If the sun is shining and I want to look more put together I will opt for a bright pink lip, generally in a liquid lipstick formula to ensure that it lasts. But for the most part, will go for a trust nude lipstick, my current handbag staple being <a href="http://www.feelunique.com/p/Charlotte-Tilbury-KISSING-Penelope-Pink-3-5g?option=0&gclid=Cj0KEQjwo-XIBRCOycL7hsuI_NoBEiQAuS6HtI0n9CXezTgGc8T9o_4Cu2ezzzX4UW2im6CEcU8X2YgaAuCh8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds&pp2=y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G Lipstick in Penelope Pink</a> which is definitely more of a peachy nude than a pink.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Without a doubt less is more when in a rush. Piling on makeup in a hurry never ends well! So sticking to a few key products you are use to using and also love really is key.</span></b></span><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">What are your absolute makeup staples that you can't be without even in a rush?</span></span></b><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></span></b><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Fee xo.</span></span></b><br /><br />

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5 Light Coverage Foundations for Spring/Summer

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCXFgWC6tBHz5d6RgJYJccTLPnLKvw2WxAu7h4TVnjgEV_bu_axJTGbbgtPLrg03sgHRfHT3SdGwYGGmyjOtmMd7CK0HEqu7IfGw55l_fpdXnHkPzYsLJvNXxh35bS8iqifNn0Gks7D9o/s1600/spring-summer-foundations.JPG"></span></span></div><br><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Although the sun hasn't fully come out just yet I thought it was time to talk lighter bases that give a healthy glow and let the skin breathe.</span></span><br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I personally only have a few full coverage foundations in my collection, preferring to go for a light coverage (especially come spring/summer) touching up areas with my concealer of choice. And when I fancy a matte finish I simply dust with translucent powder to dull down the glow. </span></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here I've selected five wonderful foundations and BB/CC creams, from the sheerest of formulas to light coverage foundations that you can build. Basically, there's something for everyone here!</span></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span> </span></span><br><a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2017/05/light-foundations-for-summer.html#more">Read More</a>

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10 Beauty Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDb_jAZpgulCJK7FGSex1ZS184Lauqbx5zonHM6b-anXBR4gQkbnMSYn0V0HRGFj0-L3QmWVWHEB1xvQiofxQj7sppwkmnEJtUa7qaaBRcboUxo4vOJJX39TUYFxxOcUNv3aNiJBTj3yA/s1600/Bizarre-beauty-facts.JPG"></div><b><br></b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Call me addicted to all things beauty, but I love me a beauty fact! The more unusual and interesting the better. But the problem is most articles seem to recycle beauty facts which is pretty boring. </span></span></i></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is why I thought I'd come up with my own blog post of fresh new beauty facts that you hopefully have never heard of before! </span></span></i></span></span><br><a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2017/05/bizarre-beauty-facts.html#more">Read More</a>

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6 Best Spring Lipsticks - Spring 2017

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgto34j_bcgBrjl41kPsAsdz5LzzKafqlkDjO2dIAv8kahklqNIPAyOLvVudnKYaTsiEEG038qmGJ_0iycBme1aiFmYXav2e1t4MVoQepI2awqFYkJ19zhuruQ-NY9qrojColxyjKMMcB8/s1600/Spring-lipsticks-2017.JPG"><br><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Come Spring I always find myself rediscovering all the pretty and flattering lipsticks within my makeup collection. These are the staples that I rely on from the beginning of Spring to the very end of Summer. Because simply put, there's just something about a pretty pink or nude shade! </span></span><br><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Of course, liquid lipsticks still get a look in but I'm truly all about my stash of trusty lipsticks that feel comfortable on the lips while staying put. Below I've rounded up six spring lipsticks that I feel are worthy of your attention from a few overlooked shades to recent Spring 2017 releases. </span></span><br><br><a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2017/05/best-spring-lipsticks.html#more">Read More</a>

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Forever Re-Purchased Mascaras

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><img alt="Volumising Mascaras" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2dfariE3ZSRiPYA6Xv-eYn6UJ083lwEIBQsd7zJjG7KWQfBT2HEreKWptijJK8_2LMR6P8ZdfIQ22HjMbbdrSBtyDKiJ28tZXMAj6jOR-Hx2QT9EJcuSz1QByrXsrBH_s0WtSEkwK6s/s1600/best-volumising-mascaras.JPG" title="" /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I think it goes without saying that mascara is the no.1 makeup staple in most makeup bags. I personally couldn't leave the house without it and it makes an instant impact like no other makeup product. Basically, mascara rocks! </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">However, as you will know it's not as simple as picking up any mascara and coating them lashes until fluttering perfection. In the past, I've tried some awful mascara, from ones that flake onto the under eye area, attractive, much? To volumising mascaras that clump the eyelashes together so badly that it gives the appearance of having 4 very very thick eyelashes - just no. But thankfully it's not all bad and the beauty industry provides us with many a wonderful mascara that does at it states! Below you will find my personal favourites that not only do as they say but aren't going anywhere anytime soon as they come from some amazing brands!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Too Faced Better Than Mascara" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAQ5JGhz7ZTy61j3ygIllD1CpeCyoLWSb8_PLnjePYc_26cWHndu9jmGAnmlYBqnu8G0Jw0GisLBf84yh1oZcJPXjpmXxuOULBCwarQ3p0JFqExviDfkxkCJrGsTyIyfVA7jJ7hU43n3Y/s1600/too-faced-better-than-mascara-review.JPG" title="" /></div><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><a href="http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_154614000099_-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">�19.00 Debenhams</span>  </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Of course as a beauty blogger I had to try the best-selling mascara in the world, with possibly the worst ever product name, mind! With YSL Faux Cils being my go-to high-end mascara (which also happens to dry up within 3 months, ergh) I was on the look out for a new extra special mascara and truth be told I didn't expect it to be this one. In fact, it wasn't until I started to remove the excess products onto the tube opening that I saw this mascara in all its glory. With too much product on the brush I was seeing it's lengthening and volumising effects but my lashes were being weighed down and it just wasn't doing it for me. But once I spotted the error of my ways and started to use the hourglass shaped wand with less product I was amazed! To see the amazing results I totally encourage you to have a Google and see before and after shots for yourself because it really does amazing things to even short lashes. For me, it not only volumises my lashes at the base but lengthens them and fans them out without any spidery-ness! It also holds a curl well and importantly doesn't flake during the day. I have nothing but good things to say about this mascara and tend to use it most times I apply makeup, although I try to limit myself so other mascaras get a look in!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Soap and Glory Thick and Fast Mascara" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU7AK01ATLMchU-HIAccmOTMJqIxvCjYdtHppLe_w_z-9MvXK0KfjumuzueulQ4FD5BAaqGrQNXWDYurGu8jjjjLnEZlpvRXCIjEL5QiqUf0dLqUExrqHnSxG4_ow8clYkHIj1A6HTwII/s1600/Soap-and-Glory-Thick-and-fact-HD-mascara.JPG" title="" /></div><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><a href="http://www.boots.com/soap-and-glory-thick-and-fast-hd-mascara-high-definition-collagen-coat-10146871" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soap & Glory Thick & Fast HD Mascara</a> </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>�10.50 Boots </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Soap & Glory is one of my favourite high street beauty brands as it has some key pieces that are really very impressive! This as you may have guessed includes the Thick & Fast HD mascara, not to be confused with the standard non-gold Thick & Fast mascara. On inspection, it does look like a pretty ordinary mascara, especially with the straight up and down wand but don't let that put you off as the more than adequate wand with the collagen-filled mascara formula does amazing things to the lashes and performs like a much more expensive mascara. Side note - I think I'm realising that any mascara that includes collagen is a winner for me! Again, this is a mascara that does both, lengthening and volumising the lashes but with the lengthening aspect being most noticeable as it really does pull the lashes up. It's also one of the blackest mascara I own! </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Loreal Miss Manga Mascara" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGFjSlf7F-MDQp1Ocp09N50q7GJPHVQhj4QX0wO6HLmJWdZubkeJsfnhVdiOI9W60ovm_klckhVOSwlINaPCdn7fw7P2P3FjRhmtB_KuD6f9bilUIboTnp5U3xjk59bCao2tr3SyC8lck/s1600/Loreal-miss-manga-mascara-review.JPG" title="" /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="http://www.boots.com/loreal-paris-miss-manga-mascara-black-10166839" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">L'Oreal Paris Miss Manga Mascara</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>�7.99 Boots  </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Miss Manga mascara is possible my longest re-purchased mascara to date. It's also one of the most affordable mascara in my collection and I'm pretty sure in drugstores... �7.99 is pretty good, isn't it! I remember when this mascara launched and buying it with thoughts of it being a gimmick. This was due to the flexible wand that gives movement to the head/tip, which I soon discovered is actually a genius invention as it allows the brush to be guided by the lashes, making for a full coverage and a non-heavy handed application. This mean it volumises amazingly well without clumps and the tips of the lashes are lightly coats compared to the base of lashes giving a lengthening and fanned out look. It does take some getting use to but once you see how this mascara works I'm sure you will love it too! </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Best UK Mascaras" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrStSfGoyLbH0G8YgnEmyKlTz1iYSMqQLH5DfIUI7t3iJRHKrP-OyNWa8F_NynZjvrnv9sQT3xfbivPidmteqVuBY9ExhznnOg69ED6l2Ygn555b1Q_HkQ58Mwk7y9PSc6XqLF4snxrRQ/s1600/best-uk-mascaras.JPG" title="" /></div><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As eyelashes come in all different lengths and even curvatures I often think mascara should go by type, however, the above three mascaras seem to have taken the beauty world by storm, not just me, and will hopefully suit you! </span></span></b><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Have you tried any other these wonderful mascaras? </span></span></b><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Fee xo. </span></span></b><br /><br />

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Beauty Product Trends I Just Don't Understand

<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img alt="Coffee Scrub Trend" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjxd8mh6BM181uVifInY-jajAwP1UsZ05tTbQve3Cs6g716Y7nsfQJvOy0t6NQf6Anaz3wHNU0t1vclpubD0jrzDUWop89efBml5a16MZeo-kMZAxUvv7jaxRR4f6NOTE6LDDck2x4BRA/s1600/Bizarre-beauty-products.JPG" title="" /></span></span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When it comes to beauty they are products you need and then products you <i>think</i> you need. With the rise of Instagram makeup trends and sponsored content now any old invention can become popular and desired by the masses!  </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Below are just four products I personally don't understand... and I have a feeling you may be with me on quite a few of them! </span></span><br /><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></b> <b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Coffee Scrubs</span></span></b><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Over the past few years I've tried to understand the hype of the in-shower coffee scrub. But my mind simply resorts back to 3 key issues - 1. You could just use coffee from a jar 2. It's hella messy 3. What's the point? I also fail to believe the caffeine in the coffee does anything in the way of 'pepping' up the skin. But really my main issue is the mess. Oh god, the mess! Why anyone would want to throw coffee granules around their shower (which is what you need to do in order to actually get it into the skin and for it to stay there for longer than 0.5 seconds) is beyond me. FYI if you haven't tried a coffee scrub it's very much the texture, feel and look of semi wet soil - and as messy! I also don't understand the inflated price tag, I mean �12-�25 for a glorified pouch of dry coffee, I think I'll pass. If you want to go natural, buy an organic body scrub or even better make your own! Just not with coffee!  </span><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Glitter filled Bath Bombs</span></span></b><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm all for magical looking bath bombs and if I had a physical bath in my house I would partake in at least one a week - because YOLO and "ooo, pretty"! But I sadly don't. However, I was fortunate enough to have my own in-room whirl tub on my last holiday and feeling over excited by that fact I stocked up on a few bath bombs from a certain well known Poole based soap company. With a chilled Lemon San Pellegrino in one hand and a summer read in the other I fully enjoyed my first bath in months (I do shower, I promise). That was until I got out and saw the state of myself and the whirlpool tub. Two words - Glitter. EVERYWHERE. At this point you may be thinking I'm being slightly dramatic, but when you have glitter adorning the tips of your eyelashes and other ahem, regions, you know you have a situation on your hands. I also had the issue of not being able to reach the bottom of the bath to scrub what was now none magically seeming glitter down the plug hole. Had I been anywhere other than on holiday I would have had to shower and scrub, alot, but I decided to rock it. This was probably taking the idea of body shimmer to the extreme but oh well, I was on holiday. So yes, NO to glitter bath bombs for me! </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Eyebrow Stencil Trend " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSz01TJnB8ifH23cRtnS8A_dbzqG3DzfHuRTNZRBp_wJf_BdMrhaKJFtgVA01APRySKmOJNT8HnjgNbFfyZHVsfidWfCX69kzdo5vuSamwcmcZYCiorjXFQEqA51eBx62nvsLbVxQVNls/s1600/Bizarre-beauty-product-trends.JPG" title="" /></div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></b> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Eyebrow Stencils</span></span></b><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The idea of using a plastic stencil over the eyebrows, when the eyebrows are a natural guide in themselves, is a totally foreign concept to me. Anyone else feel like this? Of course in the name of beauty and being a beauty blogger I've tried quite a few eyebrow stencils from various brand but the cookie cutter idea just doesn't work. Of course if you want harsh, unnatural looking brows along with an awkard application, then go right a head... but why not just use your own brows as the guide and just tweak as you go? Another popular seeming product I just can't understand or get to grips with! </span><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Makeup Sponge Alternatives</span></span> </b><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thanks to the wonders of Instagram and YouTube we are currently going through a bizarre trend of experimenting with how to apply foundation... you know, because the cult makeup blender sponge doesn't do the job well enough...!! From using gel bra inserts, because they look similar to the silisponge, to a condom covered beauty sponge.. yes, you read that correctly! Not to mention dish sponges being using to blend makeup and errr, socks. The beauty world has literally gone mad! I have no words here. </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Feel free to throw in your own beauty product trend irks... the more the merrier! </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Fee xo.</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b></span></span>

Beauty beauty trends featured Beauty Product Trends I Just Don't Understand

When it comes to beauty they are products you need and then products you think you need. With the rise of Instagram makeup trends and spons...

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Huge Spring Wishlist (including some total bargains!)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoIQK79PPlfuiPiCzf72WveYDAMM2QlKuAlGyO09BzEcsODsEdtCmm5WbdYODJg3pNO2VXq3AswyBiqSIi3CZ4R1viV_UX3jqjIBE91uxQACF1EaUG76MXsbRcnTle8AHyJZOXqKy_E2M/s1600/Spring-wishlight.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.kikocosmetics.com/en-gb/make-up/limited-editions/summer-collection/Baked-Bronzer-01/p-KC0470105120044" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KIKO Summer 2.0 Baked Bronzer in Sun Celebration Honey</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�22.90 KIKO online or in-store</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kiko has to be my favourite affordable makeup brand for limited edition collections. They really shine with creativity but in a chic way and I love them for that. The latest Summer 2.0 collection has definitely caught my attention, in particular, this wonderful large bronzer which I own a similar version of but have just hit pan on after 2 years?! Available in 2 shades the lighter shade (shown above) is ideal for pale skin and can be used over the face, as light contour and over the collarbone area. This may seem on the pricey side however with 20g of baked powder goodness this will last years! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.kikocosmetics.com/en-gb/make-up/limited-editions/summer-collection/Highlighting-Drops-01/p-KC0470106100144" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KIKO Summer 2.0 Highlighting Drops in Golden Shell</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�11.90 KIKO online or in-store</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another product within the Kiko Summer 2.0 collection that I've been drawn to are these amazing highlighter drops. Again, available in 2 shades, the other being a more golden rose colour, and ideal for creating a dewy finish to the skin. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Perfume-Lipstick-Print-Square-Pillow-Case-Sofa-Home-Decor-Waist-Cushion-Cover-EW/351789220508?_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3Daffed4e54d5f44e28a2b34a149c56bc1%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D351789220508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watercolour Perfume Illustration Cushion Covers</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�2.67 eBay</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">How lovely are these cushions?! When seeking out perfume stickers these randomly popped up and I instantly added them to my watch list. I particularly love the illustrated floral perfume bottles, just so pretty and unique. I also love that these are only cushion covers and your own existing cushions can be used! I'm VERY tempted to pick up a few for my bed!  </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><a href="http://www.asos.com/miss-etoile/miss-etoile-framed-eiffel-tower-picture/prd/7548026?iid=7548026&clr=Multi&SearchQuery=miss%20etoile&pgesize=15&pge=0&totalstyles=15&gridsize=3&gridrow=4&gridcolumn=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miss Etoile Framed Eiffel Tower Picture</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>�11.50 (WAS �22.50) ASOS</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For the past 6 months I've been eyeing up Miss Etoile giftware on ASOS and finally it's just been heavily discounted! Along with a lovely mug, this framed print is most likely going to be mine. If you love feminine gift and homeware make sure to check out the link ASAP while most prices are halved! Miss Etoile range via ASOS <a href="http://www.asos.com/search/miss-etoile?q=miss+etoile&SearchSuggestUsed=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.asos.com/new-look/new-look-embroidered-camera-bag/prd/8140660?CTARef=Saved%20Items%20Image" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Embroidered Floral Camera Bag</a></span></span></b><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">�15.99 ASOS</span></span></b><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm not one for often taking out my DSLR camera with me but when I do I struggle with what to carry/protect it in. I always resort to a bulky black camera bag but this option seems much prettier and I'm convinced I could use it as a normal handbag even when I'm not taking my camera with me. Really affordable and versitale! </span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDSLXl_o1gpEu857Z2EMKc8pkcyVhqV9avSZIInTuefpKboFaqcVWcXZfz_K3MuG9HHZj2APlK_0DeMqlUr5_7it2vIY6P-I5xrRtxAl2NXtBdSoALzo04Ft_uv4kLu64o1J816d-e1c/s1600/spring-beauty-wishlist.jpg" /></div><a href="http://beautybay.com/cosmetics/milani/illuminatingfacepowder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><br /></a> <b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://beautybay.com/cosmetics/milani/illuminatingfacepowder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Milani Illuminating Face Powder in Beautys Touch</a></span></span></b><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">�12.00 Beauty Bay</span></span></b><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Last month I tried my first ever blusher from Milani (you can see it in all it's beauty <a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2017/04/pretty-makeup-without-the-price.html" target="_blank">here</a>) and for the price I've been blown away with it. Not only is the compact beyond aesthetically pleasing but the shade is so soft and flattering, not to mention how finely milled the powder is. So I must expand! I could go with the same blush in another shade but with the above pretty available I've totally swaying towards that. I think this face powder swept over the cheeks could be so glowy and pretty for spring/summer!</span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://amzn.to/2oZ8TeC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paris in Bloom Book</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�12.08 Amazon</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is basically a stunning coffee table style book featuring a zillion beautifully shot photographs of Paris in springtime. The imagery just blew me away from I viewed the 'look inside' and I'm tempted to pick it up for the sheer prettiness along with the idea that it would make a gorgeous blog photography prop in so many images and I could also carefully remove the images I love the most and frame them! If you love Paris or Spring, or even better both combined then you will amour this book!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Women-PU-Leather-Cartoon-Shoulder-Bag-Handbag-Purse-Messenger-Crossbody-Tote/112166698572?_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3Daffed4e54d5f44e28a2b34a149c56bc1%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D351789220508" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pink Hand Illustrated Style Cartoon Bag</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>�1.84 eBay</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Call me crazy but I'm totally drawn to this quirky little bag! Of course for under �2 I've already snapped it up but now I want the other designs to the listing. Totally unusual but that's why I love it! I'm also thinking with the handle snipped off this would make a cute makeup bag!  </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.boots.com/molton-brown-dewy-lily-of-the-valley-and-star-anise-bath-and-shower-gel-300ml-10212213?&cm_mmc=bmm-_-google-_-Boots%20PLAs-_-Boots%20Shopping%20-%20Category%20-%20Toiletries&product=10212213&gclid=CjwKEAjwlpbIBRCx4eT8l9W26igSJAAuQ_HGHttnL9NFAyn5eElNHEixU6u57DbscASuidCkm-7U-hoCAbvw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Molten Brown Dewy Lily of the Valley & Star Anise Bath & Shower Gel</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�20.00/300ml Boots</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With the last QVC Tili Box (see my review <a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2017/03/the-incredible-one-off-beauty-box.html" target="_blank">here</a>) I sampled my first ever Molton Brown shower gel and I just can't get enough of it. I will admit I did judge the scent heavily before smelling it but somehow this lily of the valley scent is much more floral and pretty than I ever expected it to be. I also wasn't expecting such a long lasting scent! As so little in needed I'm sill using my miniature 50ml bottle but once it's gone I will be purchasing the full size. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://beautybay.com/cosmetics/gerardcosmetics/slayalldaysettingspray/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gerard Cosmetics Slay All Day Watermelon Setting Spray</a></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�14.50/100ml Beauty Bay</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm currently all about beauty sprays; from hydrating aerosol mists to sleep sprays and of course makeup setting sprays. Personally the more refreshing the better! Which is why I have my eye on the latest edition to the Gerard cosmetics setting spray range (along with a coconut scent) which I have a feeling will be super juicy smelling and lovely to use in the warmer months. I've also heard really good things about this range of setting sprays in general and with my oily t-zone I think I need something like this. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://theordinary.com/product/rdn-glycolic-acid-7pct-toning-solution-240ml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toning Solution</a></span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">�6.80/240ml Deciem online</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lastly, a new toning product I'm dying to get my hands on. This has been dubbed the cheaper alternative to my much loved Pixi Glow Tonic and is in fact slightly stronger. As a daily user of Pixi Glow (�18.00/250ml) I'm eager to see how this product fairs against it and if it truly is a dupe. It is sadly out of stock everywhere right now but I'm determined to get my hands on it this month! </span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Hope you've found a few spring treats here! </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fee xo. </b></span></span>

Beauty Spring wishlist Huge Spring Wishlist (including some total bargains!)

KIKO Summer 2.0 Baked Bronzer in Sun Celebration Honey �22.90 KIKO online or in-store Kiko has to be my favourite affordable makeup brand fo...

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The Complete Guide to Makeup Samples + Travel Size Beauty

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Travel Size Makeup Samples" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoE1zhGXSiw3dfSlv1ChvoKJaP_gj4wA25k0kN26fXUbXVTRFBckWU6ihkEyf465CIwvpHj2PYIpMOW2WXdGWrAP1CQqoZUxBUfRr07WC-_UQyk1u49NNgPjLDHSuhJX79xjAXGUfp40o/s1600/best-travel-beauty-products.JPG" title="" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Right about now as we are heading into Spring/Summer I always get a bit obsessed with makeup samples, holiday or no holiday planned. As I'm not one for full-on splurging on makeup all too often and like to spend my money wisely I'm a big believer in trying before you buy and using travel size beauty products over full-size products.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">To share some of my savvy ways when in comes to makeup samples... in the past 6 months I haven't had to purchase any kind of hair masks as I've been using up my stash of luxury hair conditioner sachets and you will only find vials and miniature fragrances in my bag so that I don't use up the perfumes I love too quickly! As for when I do go on holiday you can bet I will have a stash of free face mask samples with me and a multitude of travel size products, from sunscreen to body moisturizer and of course lots of travel size makeup. You could say I'm a girl, obsessed!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">But where do you find good quality makeup samples and travel size beauty products I hear you cry? Well I'm here to tell you... because I keep my sample stash fully stocked through various sources; sometimes free, sometimes not. </span><br /><br /><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">But first of all here are 6 reasons to love travel size beauty products:</span></b><br /><br /><ul><li><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Makes high-end beauty brands more affordable </span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can try out lots of products/brands you normally wouldn't </span></b></li><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></b><li><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Perfect for travel </span></b></li><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></b><li><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ideal for hand luggage liquid restrictions on planes </span></b></li><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></b><li><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">They make nice extra gifts</span></b></li><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></b><li><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Try before you buy </span></b></li></ul><ul></ul><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Free Makeup Samples" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijSdDxbcu2zCj741672iFnyR-vM0ZJjidkSXI2ySt0IpsZbEiYUgP4Q30IBxoQV60wXHfobjPqBihtT-Bz_05LXVSv2IUhYHr1_i8OSTZEbQSmw_6UL6cX_W9nky8X7vW1FWvt-1Dmiz8/s1600/Where-to-find-makeup-samples.JPG" title="" /></div><ul></ul><h3> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Where to find Makeup Samples </span></span></h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>High Street Travel Beauty Products</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The high street is full of travel beauty products, especially when it comes to toiletries and holiday essentials. Before any holiday I head to <a href="http://www.boots.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boots</a> and pick up some travel size toiletries (you can even find this section in airport Boots stores!). The best compact sizes in my option for holidays is any normally bulky/heavy items, such as - shampoo & conditioner, deodorant, body lotion and hair products. Taking just what you need in these smaller sizes will not only cut down on weight but save so much room in your suitcase! My favourite brands that offer travel size products in Boots are - OGX (shampoo & conditioner), Soap & Glory and The Sanctuary, which are often on a 3 for 2 offer.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You can also find a similar selection of travel toiletries in most supermarkets and Superdrug stores. Even if you aren't going on holiday I'd still recommend checking out these sections of stores as you can find new products to try out from the brands you already love or it even may even make you want to try out a new brand without buying a full-size product.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Luxury Travel Beauty Products</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Luxury makeup samples and travel size products are slightly different I've found, of course they are slightly more money but there are many more travel size beauty products available along with try-me style gift sets. You are also more likely to find these online than in-store, however it is possible to pick up luxury travel products in certain stores. Luxury travel toiletries can be found at John Lewis, M&S and Selfridges. Travel kits can also be found at various makeup counters, it's just a case of looking around. High end brands good for travel/mini sizes include - Too Faced, Korres, Nuxe, Benefit, Smashbox, Bumble and Bumble and Philip Kingsley, to name just a few.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As for asking for free samples at high-end makeup counters this can still be done when making a purchase (99% of the time they will give you a handful of good samples!) but if you don't intend to buy anything it is slightly tricky. Foundation samples and skincare samples are the more easier samples to obtain by showing a genuine interest in a product, possibly the sales assistant trying it out on you to find your correct shade and then asking if any samples are available to try out the product at home. This can be hit and miss as they may not have samples in stock but it's worth a shot!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Extra tip: If you are buying a high-end foundation asking for a few samples in a darker shade as you are going on holiday (possibly a teeny white lie, oops!) is a really good idea. This means you can use these samples if your skin becomes darker in summer or on holiday!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="makeup sample collection" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNuxKS0ZPZ9MTClMdbqVoJMqJy57bRNJ8YDfqN7k5x66EzcOJmBzi2IS6Owekf1xHV5VAusZZxveFMWkVDstBXJhrDxIw64RSmfO6tsXRvYAHRQ25SxxmJgQGmvFiXHE5sJkc5Ds8x4k0/s1600/free-makeup-samples-travel-size.JPG" title="" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Makeup Samples from eBay</b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">eBay is defintiely a tricky one due to the amount of counterfeit products on the website however if you know what you are looking for you can safely avoid buying fakes! If you are looking to try a specific foundation in your own shade before buying it in-store or online then it's worth looking on eBay. Quite a few UK based sellers making a living from selling decanted samples of popular high-end foundations or sachet samples. You can also find this with popular fragrances which you can actually buy decanted into a travel atomiser, ideal for taking your favourite summer fragrance on holiday without buying a bottle of it or decanting from your own with an atomiser. As for other travel size makeup products I would suggest buying with caution as fake makeup is rife on eBay even in miniature form these days. Brands to be wary of include - Benefit, MAC and Too Faced.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Magazine Freebies </b></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Magazine freebies are a great way to snap up makeup samples with magazine issues in the spring/summer months, in particular, offering some really good free products for the price of a magazine! I personally only buy �4-5 magazines when the free beauty gift offered is something I've been wanting to try and mainly go for �1-2 magazines such as Glamour & Marie Claire (when on offer) when they include free samples. My personal favourite magazine freebies are nail polish and hand cream and they are generally full size. And I'm all over Benefit freebies when they pop up! You do however need to be quick as they go fast (checking petrol station/service station magazine stands is always a good shout) and if the free gift is a product you already use and love - stock up! I say this because sample sizes when bought in bulk often work out much cheaper than buying the full-size equivalent!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It's also worth pulling out sachet samples from the magazine you buy and keeping them all together. Perfect for when you want to try out something new or when going on holiday.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Extra tip: A lot of sachet samples give more than one application so to keep the sample fresh once open, seal with washi tape after each use. This works particularly well for shampoo/conditioner sachets and face mask samples. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Feelunique Pick n Mix samples" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTNRYEL_aLYsvnOoHEOSItcvMSAqtLV8CYaABfBSqroR5lvJqwLi9RXgt9JL4px4s6-dAIoHwo0o7y2HBQfrag4JIFBYyK8fnn359cv6t4kl9thnt8_ktkFg71WZ1HzhAYxIpqb4FC_0k/s1600/Feel-Unique-free-makeup-samples.JPG" title="" /></div><br /><h3><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Where to shop Makeup Sample Services  </span></span></h3><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.feelunique.com/pick-n-mix/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Feelunique Pick 'n' Mix</b></span></a></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is a makeup sample service I'm talked about so much on Makeup Savvy and have taken advance of most months since discovering it. Simply pick 5 samples from a huge range for the price of Feelunique's p&p (�3.95). I've picked up some amazing makeup and skincare samples this way from brands such as Bioderma, Benefit, Charlotte Tilbury, Burt's Bees and Emma Hardie. Perfect for trying out new products and without a doubt ideal for holiday travel samples. The above image shows the samples I recently picked up!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Extra tip: I always make sure to pick up a conditioner sachet samples from high-end brands with each order if I can because I use them on dry or damp hair as intensive hair masks!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="https://www.latestinbeauty.com/products?sort=most_recent&page=1&limit=all" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Latest in Beauty DIY Beauty Boxes</b></span></a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A DIY beauty box here that you can buy as a one-off personalised box or monthly at a discounted price. I personally would suggest the one-off boxes make more sense and deciding if you want to go for 3 products (�16) 6 products (�22) or 9 products (�25). This may seem steep but most of the products available are high-end and full size and if not you can be sure they will be large samples which often retail for �10+ alone. This is perfect if you are after one of the full-size products, for example when my favourite Moroccanoil Treatment runs out (RRP �13.45) I plan to pick it up in a 3 product LIB box making the 2 other samples only �2.55 but their true cost will be much more.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.thefragranceshop.co.uk/discoveryclub.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Fragrance Shop Discovery Club</a></span></span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you are into discovering new perfumes then this affordable �5 quarterly fragrance club may be for you. Included in each box will be 5+ fragrance samples to try out with money-off vouchers for each if you decide to purchase any fragrance full size. You can also pick up the <a href="http://www.thefragranceshop.co.uk/products/discovery-club-discovery-club-discovery-club-19ml-carded-vial-32428.aspx?ref=3&kw=&gclid=Cj0KEQjwrYbIBRCgnY-OluOk89EBEiQAZER58qfMJviFviWB6GN-7Dl26Kp3jgmucK4nKLVM-kMF6fQaAobC8P8HAQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spring 2017 Discovery Club box</a> without signing up to the club for only �5.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Smashbox Try Me Minis" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMReeDZf4yo_Egl7lS-_i3ioeuXU6iRwIDWisNWs1KF60N4bGEKPgXb4SSoFmf0qW_dorupHo5iiwf3srNbu_n20kQuTzKc3cVN1OlD_VPZl7Q76oQSkF4jh_aj9pMrzvKm1ibGlC0U3g/s1600/Smashbox-travel-minis-review.JPG" title="" /></div><br /><h3><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Direct from Beauty Brand Samples </span></span> </h3><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.smashbox.co.uk/products/18791/Travel/Travel-Size-Minis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Smashbox Travel-Size Minis</b></a></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Travel-size minis from �5.00 or 4 for �15 + 2 free samples per order and free delivery!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As for can see, above, I picked up the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Oil to try out and selected the Photo Finish Foundation Primer and Photo Finish Lid Primer as my two free samples all for only �5 - such a good little deal.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.boots.com/benefit/benefit-minis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Benefit Minis</b></a></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Benefit minis can be picked up in multiple places but the biggest range is availabe online and in larger Boots stores . Benefit minis can be bought individually but offers include 4 for �15 on standard Benefit minis and 3 for �25 on newer launches. However the <a href="https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/uk/en-gb/offers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">official Benefit online store</a> offers three sets of 6 samples for only �17.50 - definitely worth checking out!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/products/13827/products/skincare/travel-size" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MAC Sized To Go</a> </b></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">MAC now offer 15 different travel size products of some of their most popular products. All travel minis cost �10 each and some really do offer good value for money, for example a 30ml strobing cream where a very little in needed seems like a pretty good deal for �10! Mini products include cult classic Fix +, mini pigments, mascaras and lipglass' available in 12 shades.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">As for nail polish minis (because how goes through a full-size nail polish?) Essie, Nails Inc and OPI all offer mini sets.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Perfume Samples" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzPL7KiYI8kkO7MDIv6HQBgBqd2TR_3P0uLqLQqZLFCE9Onu-cZjMZV9r99yzzIlroZ2HhJn6il0L42j6KJdOJ5ROZoDhb8zo8tPfujNpid14g6QEMPt-nGAmfIGfXl8l9j9SKMyJ1x4g/s1600/perfume-samples.JPG" title="" /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Makeup Samples really are worth picking up for so many reasons so I hope I've inspired you to become a little more makeup sample savvy from this blog post! </b></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>My question to you would be which product would you love to buy a miniature version of that's currently not available in a smaller size? After much thinking, for me it would be my favourite Guerlain Insolence perfume and YSL Faux Cils mascara mini.  </b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Fee xo. </b></span></span><br /><br /><br />

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnADq8cA578u-vbfcJ2ETkaw7jCMKIwbD-fFOsoJGYc1BH7JVUjmyghNCj7fk26NFNgH5LAgqwPmBgrYS6Gl8BedLxkj5ANoZEM1lJY66k0K_fXuLWtNPyqrU9R-4l6IeqgDD7_cyMKTM/s1600/Charlotte-Tilbury-products-feelunique.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Charlotte Tilbury Reviews" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnADq8cA578u-vbfcJ2ETkaw7jCMKIwbD-fFOsoJGYc1BH7JVUjmyghNCj7fk26NFNgH5LAgqwPmBgrYS6Gl8BedLxkj5ANoZEM1lJY66k0K_fXuLWtNPyqrU9R-4l6IeqgDD7_cyMKTM/s1600/Charlotte-Tilbury-products-feelunique.JPG" title=""></a><br><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br></span></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">As you may be able to tell from the above image, I'm quite the Charlotte Tilbury fan! I didn't intend for it to be this way but once I tried my first CT foundation it was love! </span></span><br><a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2017/04/charlotte-tilbury-on-feelunique.html#more">Read More</a>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><img alt="mermaid makeup brushes" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhacfp-oPCL1QFaa-GaIpjX3-etDFgmu-6XY9CZq-MxwYz9sqb8SLyuhHMm9BrRNcPu_DTQnFud-1u9Ucvf3nu1RhW9ttYFHxcDeWrVOHdSPzY423B7GudALmINjpRfGYwnJO4W5j6Q4VM/s1600/best-unicorn-magical-ebay-brushes.JPG" title=""><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">For the past few years I've been totally obsessed with cheap makeup brushes from eBay! On the whole they're amazing quality and excellent value for money - I just can't get enough of them! </span></span><br><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br></span></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">So today I thought I'd share my top 15 magical makeup brushes on eBay that start at only �1.50 with free delivery! </span></span><br><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Most of these makeup brushes come direct from China (hence why they are so cheap!) so they do take a few weeks to arrive, however, no custom charges are incurred and I've yet to receive any damaged brush sets! eBay really is the place to pick up unique makeup brushes! </span><br><br><a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2017/04/magical-makeup-brushes-on-ebay.html#more">Read More</a>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><img alt="How to write a beauty blog " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyaDtXn3KeuF_ER7BRBp_fTPC2k3WyBEFSLQOJ_O0edAW82a8zPXc_hG0XKWQ54awGq3_WssKs6IKip-CbQ5gBT9LUveDLTnRpoEUxe0a6au9GU5tstfsj0dBm7TE19oMZMVJ4UBV-rOk/s1600/how-to-start-a-beauty-blog.JPG" title=""><br><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Seven years ago I decided to start Makeup Savvy to share my love of makeup and it <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">turned out to be</span> one of the best decisions I've ever made!</span></span><br><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br></span></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Which is why I thought <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">it as about time I </span>sit down and write about how to write a successful beauty blog. Or should that be "How to write/start a successful beauty blog in 2017"<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">?</span> Because <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">th<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ere's no de<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">nying<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> the idea of</span> </span></span></span>blogging with any kind of success is daunting right now (I'm currently in the process of setting up a new blog... and I'm feeling it!)<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. E</span>specially in <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">the </span>saturated <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">gen<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">re of beauty blogging</span>.</span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Howev<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">er,</span></span></span> that shouldn't hold you back if you feel passionate<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span>about it<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">!</span></span></span><br><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br></span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Below, I have covered the basics<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">;</span> from the initial set up a blog (which platform to ch<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">oose</span>, buying a domain, deciding on a template) to the do's and don't <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">o<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">f blogging </span></span>and what your long term focuses should be if you plan to write a successful beauty blog<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. W</span>hether you are new to beauty blogging or<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">already write an established blog I hope <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">you <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">can find a few he<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">lpful tips here. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br><a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2017/04/how-to-start-a-beauty-blog.html#more">Read More</a>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><img alt="Makeup Tips for Glasses Wearers" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNrxiglSfSttbqWFr-6MRxCHxst7pIYVni5n4KT4uLqCkeXilZMK8tK13JlEIoTklZj_6HA00VGR7ovy89ZoypsaED8Pvx2VY64d15AWxl-bdmbkmeCpTAqID3rC3k1EhD1jEJ12ShAWE/s1600/makeup-tips-for-glasses-wearers.JPG" title=""><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Makeup Tips for glasses wearers always interests me because I've been a glasses wearer my entire adult life. I understand the frustration on loving makeup and creating dramatic eye looks only for it to be hidden behind lenses, not to mention the problem of glasses making eyes appear smaller. </span></span><br><br><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So I thought it's share a ton of practical tips about glasses and makeup application that can remedy most irks/problems. I also thought it was about time a blog post was written sharing makeup tips for glasses wearers by someone that wears glasses, daily! </span><br><br><a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2017/04/makeup-tips-for-glasses-wearers.html#more">Read More</a>

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