17 Peep Show Mascara

"Where'd ya get those peepers? Flash your lashes with our fibre-rich formulation which lenghtens your lashes from root to tip. Voluptuous volume and no clumps....just a full flirty flutter"

Anybody else think of Jeepers Creepers??? haha

Anyway have to admit I love 17 Mascara's and the new peepshow is no exception. First off the packaging is nice and cute (although a little cheap) and I love the brush, despite forgetting to take a photo of it!  It's a fat brush that's slightly curve it the middle which is perfect to ensure you get all your lashes. 

I picked this up in Brown/Black as I have very white lashes and I find that 17 Mascara are not quite as dark in the Brown/black shades so work out perfectly. Obviously this may vary for some however on my white lashes it seems to be just right. 

Right so I only apply to my top lashes as I tend to look a little weird if I apply so my bottom lashes as well and as you can see my lashes are almost invisible!

It applies easily and so far I haven't found that it really clumps.  Now 17 have stated that it include lengthening fibres and I would say my lashes look long but they're quite long anyway so I'm not really convinced but I like it despite this.

So far it's my favourite Mascara- colour, consistency and brush all fit the bill!

Omorovicza Reviving Eye Cream

So we've already showed you the Gentle Buffing Cleanser from this range and today we've got a review of the the Omorovicza Reviving Eye Cream.

Firstly I love the packaging its very and elegant. Definitely looks expensive. Also love the fact that it has a push dispenser. Not only hygienic, but you get the perfect amount to apply between both eyes!

I gently pat this around both of my eyes morning and night. It's lovely and cooling once applied - perfect for both tired eyes in the morning and night. The cream itself is more gel like in texture with a slight scent (it's has a very natural sort of smell to it) and soaks in easily.

I particular wanted to try this to tackle my dark circles and given the statements on the website I was hoping for some difference,

"Stress, fatigue and environmental factors can all take their toll on the delicate eye area. This reviving cream helps plump and firm the eye contour, while refreshing tired eyes, reducing puffiness and eliminating dark circles"

It contains Arnica to reduce the puffiness, Vitamin K to diminshes dark circles, Cucumber Extract to soothe and refresh, Hazelnut Peptide to firms and plumps.

Well I'm not going to say I was disappointed as seriously this is the best eye cream I've tired. Hands down it beats the pricey £200 pound I've tried from La Prairie. But I didn't really notice that much difference with my dark circles. Overall my eye area was hydrated, refreshed and a little firmer.  Also it definitely helped to wake me up in the morning but I just can't say it did much for my dark circles. Although I do think I'm a bit crazy thinking that there is some wonder product out - sleep is what I need!. 

At £67.00 it's a slightly steep for 15ml, but it you feel like it works for you and a little goes a very long way!

ELF Eyelid Primer

Don't you just love a bargain product that is actually good!


Today's post is on ELF Eyelid Primer in Champagne.
This retails for £1.50 for 5g of product and comes in a choice of three shades champagne, pearl, and golden. You can also get a Sheer Mineral Eyelid primer for £3.00 for 4.50g. Here is what ELF says about the new eyelid primers,
'Preps your eyelid for smoother, longer-lasting and crease-proof eyeshadow. The ultra sheer nude color works to increase eye colour longevity. The lightweight liquid formula quickly absorbs into the skin for comfortable wear.' You can see more here.

This has pale shimmery brown tint (I wish I got pearl or the sheer mineral). I do not feel you would be a fan if you don't like glittery products

As I love my Urban Decay Primer Potion I didn't hold up much hope for this. But I was pleasently surprised, my eyeshadow lasted really well and matched the longevity of my UDPP.

The applicator is a doe foot applicator, the consistency is similar to UDPP though the ELF product dries extremely quickly and becomes difficult to blend. You do really need to blend it out quickly whereas I don't with my UDPP.

The main point of an eyelid primer is to give long lasting eyeshadow and help the colours by giving them a base to pop from. It certainly helps to ensure the colour last but also that the colour pops really really. You really notice a difference in using a primer compared to no primer. The colours also end up look a lot brighter and more pigmented over the primer! Again it rivals my UDPP.

For the price though this certainly rivals my UDPP and recently I have reached for this more than my UDPP. The UDPP my win slightly but the price helps me pick the ELF primer. Though I do think I would get the Sheer Mineral version next time.

Have you tried this Eyelid primer?

Thanks

Rimmel London HD Union Jack Eyeshadow

Hey,

Whilst having a nosey at the new beauty items on ASOS, I noticed these.

How cute are these?...I love all things with Union jack designs and these look great.

Here's what ASAO say,
'Union Jack eye shadows by Rimmel London. Featuring a unique flag design, the eye shadows are richly pigmented and come with a subtle shimmer finish. Designed to be worn together or alone, the eye shadows come in a selection of tonal shades.'

Now I haven't seen these anywhere else other than ASOS yet. They retail at £6.99 as as you can see they come 6 shades. In the image above they are left to right True Union Jack, English Oak, Black Cab, Purple Reign, Royal Blue and Green Park.

What do you think?

Thanks

Eye Wanna! and Eye Gotta!

As you may have noticed L and I are big fans of Benefit Cosmetics. I love seeing all of the new products they come up with as well. You can see our previous posts on Benefit here.

There are currently two new eye collections that they have brought out called Eye Wanna! and Eye Gotta!.
The Eye Gotta! set is is from he Annie Collection and retails at £28.50 and contains 3 eyeshadows and 2 cream shadow/liners. Here's what Benefit say;
'Eye gotta! is for gals who gotta look gorgeous all day...there are people to see, places to go & things to do. My kit of enchanting eyeshadows creates perfectly pretty, defined, fresh looking eyes. You'll be ready for whatever comes you way!
Kit includes:
-Canopy eyeshadow
-purple haze eyeshadow
-spiced eyeshadow
-foiled - creaseless cream shadow/liner
- flash - creaseless cream shadow/liner
- step by step lesson.'

The Eye Wanna! set is from the Maggie Collection and again retails at £28.50. Here's what Benefit say:
'Eye Wanna! is for gals who have it all - and wanna shimmy all nigh long! With eyeshadows in all shades of fabulosity my kit will take you from work mode too party status in the blink of an eye. Go ahead, get noticed and steal the scene!
Kit Includes:
-skyline eyeshadow
-inked eyeshadow
-deco eyeshadow
-static - creaseless cream shadow/liner
- airbrush - creaseless cream shadow/liner
-step by step lesson.'

Benefit have again come up with another fun and playful set. The colours certainily won't appeal to everyone. I like the Eye Wanna! set but I wouldn't use the pink colour but the other shades look lovely.

What do you you think?

Thanks

Liz Earle Eyebright Soothing Eye Lotion

I was kindly sent this through to try out just before my wedding. Which I have to say was perfect. Seriously planning a wedding is beyond stressful - so wasn't even getting more than about 5 or 6 hours sleep a night and even less on the run up to the day.

Firstly, as with all Liz Earle products it contains naturally active ingredients. In this case cornflower, witch hazel and organic aloe vera. It's described as 'a gentle herbal lotion to soothe and refresh tired, puffy eyes and remove light eye make-up. Naturally active ingredients soothe and revitalise tired eyes'

Directions:

• Apply to cotton pad (apologises I'm out and had to use kitchen roll for the pic)
• Sweep over eyelids and lashes to clean and wake up your eyes
• For revitalising, leave the pads on both eyes for around 5 to 10 minutes and relax.

I quickly sweep this over both eyes each morning and it really does help with my horrible sore and tired eyes. It doesn't seem to matter what time I go to bed, I still wake up with a slight soreness to my eyes - they're just very sensitive. However this seems to take away that initial feeling and just makes you feel much more awake.

I also like to use it for the longer period as recommended. It's great if you have a bit of extra time, just to lie back and relax with the cotton pads on. Actually did this on the morning of my wedding with my mum!

I'd highly recommend this for anyone who suffer from sore, sensitive and tired eyes.

r.r.p £9.70 for 150ml.

Big and bold with a bit a glue thrown in...

So this is my first attempt at false eye lashes and although it was a definite mission, I'm really happy with the outcome.

I ordered ELF lashes in Natural - Brown. I know I could have tried any lashes for my first go, but as I have white eyelashes I so needed to go a brown set and they are so hard to get hold off.

The set is really good and I only needed to cut a small amount of the length to get a good fit, however I think the glue is rubbish. I just couldn't get them the stick on. Luckily my lil sis had some glue I could borrow.

I love the outcome - with them being brown, they're not too dark and don't really look too dark compared to my usual look.



Obviously I was a little heavy handed with the glue after it didn't work the first time.





For £1.50 these are so worth it and I'll definitely be using them again for the wedding in 5 weeks time

17 Limited Edition Vintage Eye Palette in Pretty Pastels

I thought I'd give you a quick look at the 17 Limited Edition Vintage Love Pretty Pastels palette. K's previously shown you the Metallic Nudes palette.

First of all I have to say that I don't really pick up many palettes. I'm not usually convinced by the colours in a lot of sets and I have to admit I kind of felt the same about this, but as it was on 3 for 2 I thought I'd give it ago.

Also how cute is the packaging and the actual layout of the shadows.

I don't own many pastels colours so was quite keen to give it a go for spring - just to get some a nice fresh look.

All the colours a shimmery - which isn't also my thing, but I guess it works with pastel shades.

(no flash)

The shadows are not particularly pigmented, except for the dark purple. Which is a bit of a shame, but I think this can be a problem with pastels shades.

(flash)

The shimmery is picked up really well by the flash.

Overall I really quite like the little palette and they blend in quite nicely. I thought I would show you a quick EOTD using the colours. I kept it quite simple really as it was only for work.

I've used the lilac over the lid with the dark purple in the crease and to blend in. I also used a little white on the inside corners of my eyes.

In the picture I've also used:

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  Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua in B10 Beige


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  Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage in SC-1


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  Benefit Erase Paste in Fair


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  Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder


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  Benefit Benetint


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  Accessories Bronzer in Golden Sands.


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  Palmers Lip Butter in Dark Chocolate and Peppermint

Mascara SOS

As the title suggests I need your help please!

I am in desperate need of a nice Brown Mascara, my eyelashes are blond and on the verge of see through so it can't be brown/black (it'll just be too dark). I have recently had my eyebrows tinted, which you can see here at the Benefit Bella Bamba Event so I especially need to get one I am happy with! I am going to look to get my eyelashes tinted in the near future but I am just a bit nervous.

I currently use a Collection Mascara in Brown or a Just for Redhead Ultresse Mascara in Ginger Cocoa. But I am not completely happy with either of these so I wanted to reach out and ask you guys which you would suggest. The Collection 2000 Mascara's formula is not that great and the brush is poor and the Just for Redheads mascara is a little too pale. I do have a Clinique Lash Power Long Wearing Mascara in Dark Chocolate, I do like the colour but it's a nightmare to get off my eyes.

Below are some options I have been looking at, as you can see I am totally lost;

My main options are:

1. The Body Shop Super Volume £10.00
2. TBS Divide and Multiple Mascara £10.00
3. TBS Define & Lengthen Mascara £10.00
4. TBS Waterproof Mascara £10.00
5. JK Jemma Kidd Tailored Eyes Defining Mascara £10.25
6. Topshop Mascara in Bitter Chocolate £8.00
7. Benefit Bad Gal Brown £16.50
8. BareMinerals Flawless Definition £16.00
9. KorresColour Volumising & Conditioning Mascara currently £10 on ASOS.com
10. RMK Separate Curl Mascara £18.45
11. Illamasque Mascara £15.00
12. MAC Studio Fix Lash £13.50
13. MAC Mascara X £13.50

If anyone has tried any of the above Mascara's please could you let me know how you have got on with it and whether it is worth a try, we would both really appreciate it!

MAC Sumputous Olive and Arctic Grey

I own a small MAC collection really and I especially don't have many eyeshadow's, which I'm going to try to work on this year. But I wanted to show you two of my favourite MAC eyeshadows, the first is Arctic Grey which is from an MAC Chill (an old collection 2009 I think) and the second is a Veluxe Pearl in Sumptuous Olive,I say they are my favourites but as with my other MAC eyeshadow's that I own I tend to only use for special occasions or nights out. Sumputous Olive is a lovely metallic khaki, as with all MAC eyeshadows it is very pigmented and applies lovely. I decided to show you a eye look using sumptuous olive,

I have used my Next Cashmere palete for eye base, MAC sumptuous Olive, Barry M in Old Gold 24, Collection 2000 Mascara in Brown. This is a look that I have used before on nights out as I like the darken green golden effect.

Now Arctic Grey is from an old MAC collection, I think it was MAC Chill, and I had picked this up from The Cosmectic Company at Bicester Village.

This was a colour that fits quite nicely into my eye collection and again is super easy for me to wear. I also so think at the time there wasn't many other things I liked at The Cosmectic Store, I hate leaving there with nothing! bUt I really liked this shadow it's a great shimmery grey and as with the MAC shadows I have tried its really pigemented.

For those who don't know The Cosmectic Company is a store that is normally in Outlet Shopping Villages and sells brand ranges at a discounted rate. You will normally find brands such as MAC, Clinique, Estee Lauder etc. I think you can find the stores at the following:

Bicester Village, Bicester

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port

Designer Outlet, York

Designer Outlet, Swindon

Junction One, Antrim

I am hopefully going to pop to Bicester shortley to get some new bits!

For the rest of my face I had used:

Lily Lolo Peepo

Benefit Erase Paste in Fair

Benefit Benetint

Collection 2000 Bronzer

Any ideas and suggestions of MAC eyeshadows I should put on my wishlist?

Thanks

Illamasqua Liquid Metal in Phenomena

I actually picked this up a while ago and not really got around to using it - as usual!

This is part of the liquid metal range and is a metallic cream. Illamasqua state that this can be:

'Use to adorn eyes, face and body, and apply with fingers or a brush. Release your inhibitions and illuminate your alter ego'

Ok so I loved it at the counter, but wasn’t really sure when I got home really.

Firstly, it's so the wrong colour for me to use as a highlighter - I would definitely need something a little warmer on my skin.

As an eyeshadow I'm not entirely convinced either. Once I had it on, it took a while to dry and just creased. Also it just not very pigmented - which is a big shock for me with Illamasqua products. You can see in the pictures that it hardly even shows up when swatched on my hand.

I think its ok as a base but still nothing special and still took a while to set.

Overall there's not much more to say about it, I was really disappointed. I don't know whether I should have really tried for a different colour - quite drawn to Surge on the website.

MAC Peacocky & Tilt Eyeshadow

Now I know you have probably all seen pictures of MAC Peacocky around on a lot of blogs but I just wanted to show you some pics from the range and some inspiration it give me. I have to say I don't normally get drawn into the looks that MAC does, though I am very tempted by Peacocky. Now to see more of the range and some swatches check out Temptalia, and Karla Sugar.

The colours are lovely and rich, I love the green, blue and purple tones within the collection and the choice of lip glosses.But after seeing the collection it made me think of an eyeshadow I have from MAC called Tilt.

It is a shimmery blue with a green/gold reflection to it, I have actually had this for quite a while but I don't tend to use it very much. As you can see from the swatches below it is quite sheer, so I tend to wear it with other colours.

I have done a FOTD using MAC Tilt and my Sleek Sparkle Palette.

I might try this look again for a night out I have planned soon as I do like the navy tone to the eye look, but I think I need to work on it some more. And I am going to take a look at the eyeshadows that are being released for Peacocky, as I am drawn to Dandizette, Noir Plum, Ego, Unflappable and Centre Stage from the Mega Metal Shadows.

I also tried out some other looks using my Cosmopolitan Lookbook and Sleek Palette, using some of the darker shades available in both palettes

Are you a fan of MAC Collections? Any items on your wish list?