Saturday 1 March 2014

Luscious Lips and Brushes Galore



Since wearing more eyeshadow lately I decided it was time to buy some new eyeshadow brushes to help create the illusive smokey eye. When I saw this cute set from EcoTools with bamboo stems I thought they would make a great addition. The size makes them easy to fit into make-up bags of all shapes and sizes for when on the move but the smallness doesn't compromise their quality. It includes an angled brush for application in the crease, a large eye brush for quick all over coverage, a shading brush for blending, a very fine angled brush for using eyeshadow for liner or to define colour and a lip brush for applying lipstick. All in a nifty natural cotton and hemp carry case. An added extra is how the soft taklon bristles are 100% cruelty-free, something that makes the offering more desirable and kinder to the environment.  I got my set from TK Maxx for £4.99! I can't actually find this on their online website but I did see this great set of a mix of face and eye shadow brushes for under a tenner still. 

I can't ever resist buying more lipwear if ever I did need more. I jumped on the Maybelline Color Sensational High Shine Lip Gloss bandwagon and opted for their utterly delicious Glorious Grapefruit shade. The peachy pink nude is a highly pigmented creamy lipgloss without that annoying sticky residue. I like how slim the bottle is too! It makes for an ideal handbag companion. I also took advantage of their 3 for 2 offer in Superdrug with my Mum and bought the Maybelline Colour Sensational Coral Tonic which is a very warm pink or peachy red depending on how you look at it. But I would say it is far more pinky than peach. Like a vibrant warm rose colour. I liked how vivid this colour was and thought it would make for a nice evening lippy. However, I think it would equally rock as a show-stopping daytime lipstick paired with toned down eyes. 

Lastly, I needed a new large barrel brush to blow dry hair curly and with volume. I saw this huge tapered brush in TK Maxx called You Curl by Conair for £4.99. It says that it creates soft, natural curls, holds heat better and the bristles promote shine. I am yet to try this badboy out but as soon as I test it out I shall report back. Have a great weekend!

17 comments :

  1. I have to get my hands on the Maybelline glosses - they look incredible :o) Xx

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  2. Love the look of that gloss!

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    1. They have them in heaps of shades so plenty to get hands on and lips happy!

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  3. Absolutely love Eco tools!
    They're so soft and inexpensive! And they do their job!!
    Awesome post!
    Can't wait to see more!
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  4. love the lip products you got - such pretty colours! :)
    xx Ann-Kathrin

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  5. lovely lip products ;))

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  6. I really like the colour of the lipstick. The lipgloss looks really nice too! Peachy colours are my fave xx

    Mapped Out | A Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Blog

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    1. Me too ;) except these are a bit different to my normal peachy tones as they are much more on the pink side. I seems to drawing to more of a pinky undertone of late! Glad you like! x

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  7. Lovely products, I can't believe the brush set was only £4.99! xx

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    1. I know! So cheap that is why I love TK Maxx

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  8. Love ecotools! I have the brush set for applying concealer/foundation :) xx

    Hannah @ FashionistaDigital

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  9. Those lip products look lovely!
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  10. I'm a gloss girl here, and I will definitely try the Maybeline one you have here. The texture looks just right!

    Much Love,
    Tania
    http://inspiremyfancy.blogspot.com

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