Eyebrows on Fleek; The Products

Everyday I put something on my eyebrows as they deserve as much attention as the rest of your face.  I have slowly been collecting new products for my brows that I need to share.  I started with just a matte brown eye shadow but nowadays you need a bit more oomph and definition.

I have 3 eyebrow pencils in a range of prices and one brow kit in my collection.  So whatever you budget, I've got you covered.

Above, first of all is the Primark, P.S Loves Brow Pencil that is sharpen able and has a decent spooley brush on the other end.  At £1 this is an absolute bargain and I use the colour medium everyday in the week as it doesn't require much precision.  I usually draw on a few rough strokes and the brush on the other end blurs any sharp edges so that you haven't got harsh lines.

Next along is my newest product, the Maybelline Brow Satin £5.99, which is thinner and is twist up with a smaller nib.  The other end has a dome sponge applicator and brown powder in the lid which softens the look once applied.  I love this one as it is a subtler colour with my blonde hair and it is very similar the ABH brow wiz.

Finally we have the Anistasia Beverley Hills Brow Wiz which I paid €22 for a while ago and the delicate brow spooley on the other end has snapped off which is annoying.  So once I have draw on fine lines with the micro nib in medium, I have to use a seperate brow brush to remove excess product.  It does give a really defined brow which is perfect for a night out.

The below brow kit is from MUA and I was given this as a gift in the shade Fair to Mid.  You can pick this up from Superdrug for £3.50.  I like this because it has all the tools you need including a brow wax to set your colour and style in place.  When mixing the two top colours this matched my natural brow colour and the lighter shade can be used as a highlighter on the brow bone.

I hope this is helpful in picking out your brow products and if there is anything you think I should try, let me know.

Mini Make Up Tips Monday; The Finishing Touches

So once you have done your base and eyes you need to finish off your make up look.  I usually use a whole range of products to take my make up to the next level.  My top tips include;

1. Bronzer in a Matt neutral toned shade a few shades darker than your natural skin tone.  This should be swept around the hairline, temples, under the cheekbones, either side of your nose and under your jawline.  This will bring a healthy glow to your complexion and create chiseled features.  But remember to blend well otherwise it you could look like you have a dirty face.
2. Blusher is something I don't use often but love to switch up my look with.  Just gently sweep your favourite shade on the apple's of your cheeks whilst smiling, this can be shimmery to bring a glow to your cheeks or just a bright pop of colour that say compliments your lipstick.
3. Highlighter is by far my favourite finishing product as I love to add glitter to my cheekbones, grow bones, bridge of my nose and Cupid's bow.  I fell like this is the thing that makes me really glow and look skinnier in the face.
4. Most of the time I want my make to last all day so I use a setting spray to set my make up as I don't usually re apply throughout the day.  I just use the MUA one from Superdrug that costs about £5 but worth it.

Mini Make Up Tips Monday; Lips

Lips are sometimes the first thing people see especially if you have red lipstick on.  There are also loads of different options to choose from, like gloss, satin or Matt finishes and any colour.  So here's when to use those options;

1. To make your lips look fuller use a lip liner, similar coloured lipstick and lip gloss in the centre of your lips.  And just like Kylie Jenner, nude shades work best for plumping.
2. Nude shades work best when you have a bold smokey eye or bold eye look.
3. Bright shades light purple, red and hot pink work best if you have a lighter eye make up perhaps with fluttery eyelashes.
4. Lip balms under your lipstick can make it last longer but also could make your lipstick glossier.
5. Liquid lipsticks are all the rage right now and usually comes out Matt but still very moisturising as it doesn't fully dry.  These are best if you want a Matt look but get dry lips.
6. Lip glosses are also really moisturising and can add a touch of colour without being too solid.

Mad on This Month

I got these two new products at the airport on the way back from Amsterdam.

See I told you I would grow my collection!

First up I saw a little section with Anistasia Beverley Hills eyebrow products but not the eyebrow pomade but they did have the brow wiz so I got it!  I have heard so many good things about this product I had to have it at €24.50.  The medium brown shade is perfect for my eyebrows, not too dark and the product stays on well throughout the day.

Then I wanted a liquid lipstick or Matt lipstick so I saw the YSL Baby Doll Lips & Cheek and tried a few colours on my hand.  I went for a nice nudey pink and it looks lush with my skin tone.  I think it's shade 9 but I will double check that.  It was pricey at €32 but I had some money left that I wanted to use up so I didn't feel bad about it.

Red Lip Liner Review

So recently a friend on Facebook has started selling make up to get extra cash.  The make up brand is called Younique and I decided to try a few things out.  It's a little bit pricey to me but I thought, why not?

I bought the Moonstruck Precision Pencil Lip Liner in the shade Primal and the Moonstruck 3D Fiber Lashes Transplanting Gel and Natural Fibers but more on that when I've actually used it.

Today I tried the lip liner with a red lip crayon, Rimmel London Colour Rush Balm in the Redder the Better is think (the writing has rubbed off).

At first I was not sure as it doesn't glide on but does give a smooth line.  When I filled in my whole lips with the pencil I loved the intense colour.  My lip crayon blended perfectly on top and completed the look.

Now it's the end of the day and my lips look as though I have just put my Lippy on but I haven't touched up at all!  I have even eaten chocolate cake, tea and drunk a fair few drinks.  It's safe to say this lip liner really has that staying power you need for your big night out or even the whole day.

You can grab one HERE in 5 different shades at £12 each and I think you can get an offer if you buy 3.

10 products I can't Live Without

These are the kind of products I would take to a desert island and they are the ones I recommend for anyone for day to day life.

1. Mascara - especially any Maybelline one is great since I discovered Great Lash in Florida a few years ago.  The one I'm using right now is the colossal volum' express, about £8 but often on 3 for 2.

2. Liquid Eyeliner - my go to since I've been about 14, is the natural collection one for just £1.99

3. Bronzer - literally any bronzer that suits your complexion.  At the moment I'm trying out a sample size of Hoola bronzer by Benefit.

4. Highlighter - the glitterer the better!  I used to use some No7 years ago but I have now found the boujois chocolate bronzer with a highlighter, £8.99.

5. Make up wipes - easy to use Johnsons or Simple couple of pounds from Savers.

6. Body Scrub - essential to my shower routine - I use mainly body shop ones, I love the smell of the chocolate one £2-5 depending on size.

7. Make Up Brushes - I started out with a few No7 eyeshadow brushes with the old £5 off vouchers in boots and have now grown my collection to include Real Techniques shes.  I got mine from allbeauty.com for £13.50 a set.

8. Lip Balm - I use Nivea Caregloss or the Body Shop's Born Lippy, £2

9. Eyelash Curlers - from anywhere really!

10. Dry Shampoo - I use Batiste which rangers from about £1-£3 depending on size.

Let me know your top 10 products in the comments below!

Welcome to my blog!

I'm Ellie, a blonde 20 something year old girl that loves style, beauty and of course lilac.

This blog is where you will find everything that I am passionate about in one destination; be it fashion, make up, art and more.  

I aim to post at least once a week and have monthly features.  I love to give tips and tricks that I have learn from magazines, YouTube and trial & error but sometimes I might need help.  And once I did a fashion and textiles course.

P.S My make up doesn't feel right without a liquid eyeliner flick at the corner of my eyes and bronzer is my weakness.