Summer Product Reccomendations 2016 XxX

Hiya everyone! Our 6-week break is finally within our reach! Due to the excitement of the end of academic year, I decided it would be fitting to talk to you guys about my must-haves for the upcoming season. Here are my recommendations.

NEUTROGENA TINTED MOISTURISER

I love this because as well as giving me some coverage, this product contains ingredients that will help to heal your spots. I always used to steer clear of face products because I didn't want them to sweat off and clog up my pores, but with this I can use however much I want!

NSPA SPRAYS

These sprays come in a huge variety of scents, and the main reason that I love them is that they smell so organic and fresh! I think this may be due to the fact that they claim to have fruit extracts in the ingredients and also natural vitamins for your skin. Also they are really inexpensive, and the perfect spritz for your Summer!

NIVEA ROSE LIP BALM

Sometimes my lips get quite dry, so I don't always want to wear a lipstick when I go out. Now that I have discovered this I can have moisturised lips and a gorgeous glossy, rosey tint. This would also be great for a pool day since you will not have to worry about your lippie smudging!  

BARRY M NAIL POLISH

Barry M polishes are my favourite because of their great quality, and this one is no different. I love the colour and it is a quick-drying polish so you don't have to waste any of your time in the sun!

REVOLUTION MSS

I cannot think of anything worse that wearing makeup in the hot sun and it melting right off your face! I find that this setting spray works better than a primer at keeping your makeup on through humid temperatures, and the spray cools and refreshes your face too. 2 in 1!

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Gracie xX

Review of the MAC Fluidline Brow Pomeade!

Hiya everyone! So, if you have read my half-term haul, then you would know that I bought an MAC Fluidline in True Brunette. Now I have had time to practice using this product and get used to it, I thought it was time to review it for you! Here is what I thought:

Firstly, this product is £16, which is one of the most expensive brow products yet one of the cheapest products sold at MAC. The product itself is quite small, but I have used it almost every day and there is barely a dent! The formula of this product is very creamy, but when it dries it is super matte.

The application of the product was hard to master, but after a while, I found it easier. You can make this product really natural if you brush it through with a spoolie, or make it really intense. Also, if you make a mistake, the product can be easily removed with a cotton bud.

The product comes in 5 shades, which is quite good for a brow product. It also claims to be long wearing and waterproof; I have not tested the waterproof factor yet but I think that it is definitely long-wearing.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this product if you like a defined brow (whether it is really dark or more natural), but if you like to make the shape a little less intense or you are on a budget, then maybe this is not for you.

If you are interested in the MAC Fluidline, then click here to check it out on MAC's website.

Thank you for reading my post, and please check out my links on my page. If you have any requests for posts, please leave them in the comments below. See you soon, Gracie Xx  

Snow Angel Bath Melt Review! oxox

Hiya everyone! So I'm sorry that I didn't post anything on Wednesday, that is because I want to post on weekends instead when I have more time. Hope you don't mind! Anyways, throwback to my first post, I am going to be reviewing another bath bomb. This is called the 'Snow Angel' bath melt. I got this as a part of a Christmas present, and I believe it is part of the Christmas collection too. Here is my opinion of it, I hope you enjoy!

Buy it here: https://uk.lush.com/products/scrubs-butters

Looks:
I had to split this category into two sections because I had very different opinions!
Before Bath: 9/10
I thought that the 'Snow Angel Looked really pretty and festive when I got it out of the packaging. It was white on one side, and on the other it was gold and glittery. I also loved how it was shaped like a little angel with a halo and wings. 
Look in bath: 6/10
It may have been just me, but for some reason when I put it in the bath, my bath turned green. I don't know if that's what supposed to happen or not, but it did. I thought it might have been because I only used half of the 'Snow Angel', but let me know if this has happened to you. 

Scent: 7/10
The 'Snow Angel' bath melt had the usual undertone of any Lush product, but it was mostly a fresh, clean scent. This is good if you are into subtle scents, but if you like a stronger scent, maybe you could try 'Granny Takes a Dip' or 'Ickle Baby Bot'.

Overall, this is a nice bath melt if you like basic, scents and can get over the green tub. Leave a comment below saying what you think of this! Also, I would like to say thank you for 800 page views! I never thought that anybody would like to hear what I have to say, and it means a lot to know that I have people that like what I do. Please keep reading my posts, I will keep trying to make them better and better!
See you soon,
Gracie xx

Yay or Nay Limited Collection Nail Polish Set xx

Hiya everyone! So since that I do a lot of product reviews, I decided to create a review-ing system to make it a little more interesting! I am going to call it a YAY/NAY and that will decide my original decision on the product. I will also give it a rating out of five stars and use these categories:

*Packaging

*Pigmentation

*Lasting power

*Finish

I hope you enjoy this, and here is my first Yay or Nay!

                             

In the Black Friday sale this week, I received a nail polish set from Marks And Spencer (sub brand 'Limited Edition'). I believe it was £10 but I bought it for £5. It comes with 8 lovely shades, 7 sparkly and one matte. 

Firstly, the packaging is really pretty and I like the gold and pink stripes. It would have been better if you could take the polishes out without having to remove the whole packaging. I would rate the packaging **** 4 Stars.

I chose to apply the shade 'Pink Sorbet', which looked like a rose-gold colour. With a single coat, the colour wasn't the most opaque. However, when I applied the second coat it covered better and looked more opaque. The final colour was very sparkly and a gorgeous metallic pink colour. Overall I give the pigmentation *** 3 and a half Stars and the finish ***** 5 stars. 

The lasting power of the polishes was good but not amazing. I got about 3 days before it started to chip, but then I repainted the chip and the polish didn't chip. Overall, I give the lasting power **** 4 Stars.

Overall, I think this set is a beautiful Christmassy collection and would make a great gift. The polishes aren't the most excellent pigmentation of all time but I still really like them and think you should pick one up. So overall, this set is a YAY!!

Thanks for reading, and I hope that you enjoyed this review. Please give me any suggestions on what you would like to see next, but for now that's it for this week.

See you soon, Gracie xxx

Chanel Lipstick and Mascara Review xx

Hiya everyone! So recently I received some testers of the Chanel 'Rouge Coco' lipsticks and the 'Le Volume Ultra-Noir De Chanel' mascara. This is going to be a review, meaning I will tell you what I think and whether I would buy the real product or not. I wanted to test them to see if I wanted the real thing, and here is what I think of them! 

Rouge Coco Lipsticks:

Firstly, let's just talk about the packaging! Beautiful! When I first opened these, I thought that you wouldn't get much product in the package. But after an application, I realised that a little goes a long way. I used the shade 'Roussy', which was a pretty baby pink shade. The lasting power was good, it lasted a little while but then left a slight tint to the lips. I really want to try 'Emilienne' for a cute fall colour! Also, I found the tiny little brush really handy for application of the product. Overall, I like these but I don't know if I would pay the price for them since the lasting power was not amazing.

Chanel 'Le Volume Ultra Noir De Chanel' mascara:

I find that normally all tester mascaras are the same, but this one was very unique. The brush was thick and had tiny little bristles, which I really liked. I curled my eyelashes and applied a single coat and achieved a fluttery, natural look. Normally, I like my lashes to look long and separated, but this mascara tops them all! My lashes look so long yet so natural and I love it! On top of this, it holds a curl all day and I didn't really need to use a curler! The formula is thin and wet, meaning there is no clumps and the product coats every lash easily. Overall, I would definitely recommend this to all lovers of a fluttery lash like me, but if you prefer a more full, thick lash then maybe this isn't for you.

Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed this post and I would like to write about more high-end makeup products soon! Please let me know if you have any feedback or suggestions on my blog because I'd really appreciate it! Have a great day, Gracie xox