E.L.F Studio Warm Bronzer Review + Swatches

Hey all, 

Now, I don't use bronzer that often. I'm quite dark already as is, and in general I just don't need that extra boost. But like all people, I have those days where I look in the mirror and think "Oh my! I look two steps away from death" - today was one of those days. I am currently ill and being the overachiever that I am, I can't stop at home and rest (how will things get done I say?!). But I refuse to step outside looking like a zombie/frankenstein hybrid either. 

The solution? Bronzer! I am currently adoring this elf bronzer and it is the first one I reach for on days when I want an extra little pick me up in my routine. It has four different shades that can either be used individually or blended together for the perfect and natural finish. 

What I Love 

- Great colour combination for my complexion (NC42). 

- Gives a nice, sun kissed finish. 

- Not too much shimmer.

- Not chalky, so it would also suit those with drier skin. 

- Individual colours can be used to contour and highlight. 

- The four individual shades can also be used as eyeshadows. 

- Cute, sleek packaging. 

- Great price!! 

What I Don't 

- Harder to source in Australia. 

Where to Buy: Crush Cosmetics 

Price: $9.99

Swatches

This is really my idea of the perfect bronzer! I am usually quite picky and haven't found one that I love this much for a long time. It is versatile, gives a great finish and just works so well for me. I definitely recommend that you give it a try - I am sure that you will adore it as much as I do!! 

Hope you all have a great night! xx

Nail Polish: NYC Colour in Lolly Pop

Hey all, 

Just a quick post, I put a new nail polish on last night all, and am absolutely adoring it! It is an absolutely gorgeous light lavender purple metallic colour, with just the right amount of shimmer. Also on the plus side: it catches the light beautifully & looks great after just two coats! 

Oh, and it was only $1.95 from Crush Cosmetics! I had a bit of an online nail polish haul the other night (I am sure that some of the other colours I picked up will turn up on here in the near future!). 

Hope you all have a great day! xx

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils Review & Swatches

Hey all, 

I have just begun to buy products from NYX after hearing many raving reviews on youtube, and I thought I would try out these Jumbo Eye Pencils! I bought six to begin with, and I loved them so much that I now have 23, which I think is almost the entire collection!

I absolutely love these pencils, and use them in my looks just about every day. They have a great colour payoff, with an opaque consistency. They are creamy, glide on smoothly, and with a primer are long lasting. I usually use them as a base with a powder shadow on top to complete the look.

They retail for about $6.50 in Australia & $4 in the USA, and can be found at Crush Cosmetics AU.

NYX has provided a wide range of gorgeous shades, which are all highly pigmented.

My Favourite Shades

- Iced Mocha: Which I use as a base for a neutral eye.

- Slate: Great for a smokey eye.

- Pots & Pans: I use this shade as a base for silver looks. 

- Lime: Because I love greens on my eyes & this shade just 'pops'. 

- Purple Velvet: Beautiful deep purple that would suit anyone.

- Electric Blue: So bright & vivid! 

- Rust: Great for bronze looks. 

- Pure Gold: Gorgeous shimmery gold. 

- Milk: Great in the inner corners of the eye to brighten the whole look up. 

Ratings

Quality: 4/5

Price: 5/5

Packaging: 3/5

Overall: 4/5 

Would I buy it again? Definitely!

Swatches (For reference I am NC40/42)

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 Milk, Cottage Cheese, Yogurt, Iced Mocha, French Fries, Gold, Pure Gold, Bronze & Rust 

With Flash

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 Pots and Pans, Slate & Black Bean 

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 Without Flash 

Oyster, Strawberry Milk, Lavender, Pacific, Purple, Purple Velvet

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Baby Blue, Electric Blue, Horse Radish, Lime, Rocky Mountain Green

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Hope you all have a great day! xx