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BEAUTY: EYE OF HORUS BROW FIBRE REVIEW



I've been using the Eye Of Horus Brow Fibre extend for awhile now and thought i'd feature it on my blog in a review as I've not done any beauty reviews in a while.

I love my brows and I look really weird if I don't use product on my brows. I get them waxed every few months at Benefit and always wear product on them. I love trying new products and when I . received the Eye of Horus Brow product I was very excited to give it a try.

It's kind of a tint for your brows, it has a tiny little brush. Similar to a mascara brush but smaller and you use this to apply the product. I have the shade Dynasty which is the medium shade, it also comes in a light and darker shade. As you can see the product is a medium brown colour. It's not very thick and it applies quite thin but is very easy to build up so you can add more definition to your brows if you prefer.

What I tend to do is use a brow pencil to draw the outline of my brow and if i'm having a natural brow day I will just use the Brow Fibre and pencil to create a light natural definition. If i'm going out or I want a stronger brow I might use my NYX Tame & Frame Brow pomade as this makes my brows appear really thick and then I use the Brow Fibre over the top to bring out the hairs and make my brow look more natural and it also sets the brow.


I've been using the Brow Fibre Extend every day and I really do love it, it's lasted me ages and I think it's such a good product. It's avaliable now over on Beautybay.com








* This post contains pr samples. I have not been paid for this post. The post is honest and my own views.

BEAUTY: MY MONTHLY FAVOURITES



I haven't done a monthly favourites for a little while and i've been giving a few new products ago so thought i'd share some of my faves!

I've been giving the new BB cream from Clarins a try and it's amazing. It's a nice lightweight product but has really good coverage. It's so easy to blend and a really lovely finish.

I haven't wore blusher for soo long but i've been wearing my Nars Deep Throat blusher loads recently just to add that little pop of colour to my cheeks.

The Two Faced Chocolate palette is one of my favourites, i've been reaching for it alot recently. There's just so many different colours inside to choose from. There's a mixture of mattes and shimmers making it a great palette. Inside theres some gorgeous bronze shades and there's an amazing reddy/purple shade.

I really like the Rosie for Autograph range from M&S i've been using the Cream Eyeshadow sticks alot recently. They are so handy for a quick sweep of colour. They blend out easily and are so pigmented and available is lots of different shades.

The Urban Decay Primer Potion is an everyday staple for me. I tend to switch between the original and it in Sin. They are amazing, it makes your eyeshadow look better and last longer.

I've been using the New Clarins Surpa Volume mascara it gives amazing volume aswell as length. You don't need to add loads and loads of layers it's such an amazing mascara, i'm so impressed with this.

The NYX Micro brow pencil has been my go to brow product this month, its so easy to use and great for an everyday natural brow. I've also been using the Benefit Goof Proof pencil which I got in Elle magazine.

The Becca highlighter in Champagne Pop is my go to highlighter, I literally use it every single day, it's the best highlighter i've ever owned. It's so easy to apply and i've only just hit the pan, i've had it for awhile so it's lasted really well.

I've been trying to use some of my other lipsticks as i've been using Velvet Teddy like every single day. I've been loving my latest Mac Lipstick which is Whirl. It's another matte finish but it's darker than my usual nude shades. I love it though, it's a more sexy colour.

Finally the NYX soft matte lip cream in Stockholm which is a lovely pink/ nude shade. It applies easily and again I have been trying to use some of my other lip colours. The NYX soft matte lip creams are a really lovely formula and I think I might need to get a few more shades.


These have been my favourites this month, I've pretty much reached for these products since i've been back from Turkey. What are your monthly favourites?







* this post contains pr samples, I have not been paid for this blog post and the above comments are my own and honest. 

MY TOP BROW PRODUCTS



I like to think my Brows are pretty good! I get compliments about my eyebrows all the time and even the lady at benefit says I have perfect brows! I thought i'd share some of my favourite brow products right now!

I've used brow kits for awhile, I love how everything is all together in a compact and its so simple and easy to use. I'm loving this Soap and Glory one right now! It's really straightforward so anyone can get perfect brows with this. You start with the Gel and apply this to the brow and then apply the powder over the gel for that statement brow. This kit even contains an arch highlighter to define the brow even more. I think this kit is well worth £12* its so easy to use and you create a natural brow for everyday or a more defined brow if you prefer.

I love my Anastasia Brow products! I got these whilst I was in America and I know I will be buying these again! I start by using the Brow Wiz Pencil to get the fine line and draw the shape I desire I then use the brush part of the pencil to brush the hairs upwards and smudge the line in so it looks more natural. I then use the Dipbrow Pomade to fill in the brows. I use my EcoTools Brow brush and start in the middle of the brow, I then apply product to and create my arch and then go back on myself to the start of my brow as this is where I like just a little bit of product.

Another favourite of mine is Eye of Horus brow define* which is really similar to the Anastasia Brow Wiz. Again I use the pencil to define my brow and get the shape right and use the brush to work the product in so my brow appears more natural. The pencil is so easy to use and you get a really good straight line. I use the brush to brush up the hairs which makes it easier to get an idea of the shape you will get when you add your brow product. You can buy Eye of Horus Brow Define at Beauty Bay 










*THIS BLOG POST CONTAINS PR SAMPLES

REVIEW: BENEFIT ROLLER LASH MASCARA


Everyone has heard about this the latest release from Benefit ! Roller Lash masacara will be avaliable from the 1st of March but you can get a very generous sample in this months ELLE magazine.

I've recently resubscribed to ELLE, I love getting the magazine through in the post and it's such a bargain at £18 for 12 issues instead of £4 each.

I've been using Roller Lash for a few weeks and i'm so impressed. I was a hugee fan of They're Real a few years ago but then I decided to try a few different mascaras for a change. I've been loving this, it really opens the eyes. It lifts lashes and makes them appear longer. I find it seperates my lashes aswell so I appear to have more lashes.

I tend to apply another mascara over the top to add abit more volume to my lashes, I don't always do this normally just when i'm going out on an evening.

I have to say i'm so impressed with this mascara, I'm going to pick some up in Duty Free when I go to Florida next month.



Benefit's Benefayre in Birmingham Raising awareness for Refuge


Shirt: Primark // Skirt : River Island // Sandals :Primark 















I was very lucky to be invited along to Benefits #Benefayre in Birmingham! It's a great event to save money for Refuge. Refuge is a charity that works with women and children who have suffered domestic violence. The charity do so much for the victims and their duties include emotionally and physically helping victims through domestic violence as well as helping women with court cases and injunction's. All the proceeds from the #Benefayre goes to Refuge so it's actually for a great cause.

The #Benefayre was so cute I loved all the little stalls and games and it looked amazing with the benefit tent and benches. I love the white picket fences too!

The amazing fairground games included the hello flawless game where you used the balls to knock over the hello flawless foundations and I won a mini Bad Gal Lash !
Then I played hoopla featuring They're Real mascara brushes and I won a mini cha cha tint
I had a go of Porefessional shooting game where you had to shoot the lemons and I won a really cute benefit cosmetics bag and then I played hook-a-duck! and won a cute little Porefessional comic book.

After playing some games I had some popcorn and the lovely people form Little Miracles donated some of their amazing organic energy drinks that, I had green tea with ginseng, pomegranate and acai which was so gorgeous and refreshing !

I had a little play with the photo booth and then the lovely Lauren refreshed my make up for me.

To pay for the games, make overs, face paints, food and drink all you have to buy tokens! Each token is worth £1 and all the money goes to the Refuge charity so the more you play, eat and drink the more you donate! The games are great and alot of fun and all the Benebabes are lovely and definitely made my day!

Refuge are such a great charity and it's great that Benefit understand that its hard for smaller charities to get out there and heard. The #Benefayre is coming to a city near you ! Its visiting

27th and 28th July Manchester Piccadilly 
3rd and 4th August Glasgow St Enoch Square
10th and 11th August cardiff St Davids Square 

So make sure you go along and win some amazing prizes and donate to an amazing charity even if your working go in your lunch break its such a great cause even if your just passing they have buckets so you can donate money. 

Donate online here at http://refuge.org.uk/

I don't get cream blushers

 Benefit - fine one one* 
Bourjois - Cream Blush 03 
Topshop - Louise Gray Cream blush Duo



I thought i'd show you guys my cream blushers. I picked up these three up in a short space of time. I don't really like cream blushers so these three basically sit in my drawer unused!

I just can't seem to apply cream blushers - I literally look like i've walked into something when I apply these to my cheeks.

I've tried watching videos etc and still can't seem to master it. If you have any tips or if you have a problem with cream blushers I would love to know!

Benefit's fine one one really attracted me- the packaging is nice and I love the idea of the different shades and a highlighter. I also like the idea that you can swipe it on easily.

I wanted the Bourjois blush so bad! Everyone was raving about it so I had to have it!

The topshop blush duo was in the sale for like £3 so I picked it up and I love the orange and pink shades.

The Birmingham Bloggers Exclusive Benefit The Rich Is Back Launch

Matthew Williamson The Rich Is Back : £26.50 - Debenhams Exclusive





 Claire and Myself ( Follow clares blog it's amazing !




 Gemmas Eye's 
 Emma's Eyes 
Before 

 after :) 





I love this photo taken by the lovely Sara 


On Friday I went along to Birmingham's First exclusive Benefit event! The lovely Wendy introduced us to the Matthew Williamson 'The Rich Is Back'  Its this gorgeous box palette thats exclusive to Debenhams, with 4 eyeshadows, a blusher, a mini they're real and a lipgloss all in one handy box this is your must have for the summer. 

The event started with Wendy showing us the palette and then we all popped our names into a Benefit bag to be in with a chance of winning one of these amazing palettes. 

We were then given the chance to take photos and have a play with the palettes and we were all very lucky to have the lovely ladies from the Benefit counter in Debenhams use the palette to create some amazing eye looks on us. 

After we all got to play and have our eyes done with the palette, we found out who was the lucky raffle winner ! IT WAS ME ! YAY ! I won the palette, it was so exciting ! I love it and I can't wait to have a little play with it and I will definitely be reviewing it very soon. 

We were all given a lovely little goody bag filled with samples of 
Hello flawless primer and foundation, Bad gal lash, Porefessionale, It's potent eye cream, and triple performance moisturiser. 

It was a really lovely event and I'm looking forward to attending more Benefit events! 
Will you be buying this Matthew Williamson Limited Edition Set ?