NOTD #11 || MUA's Koala Bear and A Touch of Sparkle

Hello everyone, hope you're all well! When MUA released their Essie inspired £1 polishes I was desperate to try them however only last week did I actually get round to wearing Koala Bear which had been sitting in my collection for months. As grey can get quite boring I also opted for an accent nail and lots of glitter (who doesn't love a bit of glitter)!

From L-R: Topshop's Pillar Box || Urban Outfitter's Pick and Mix || MUA's Koala Bear

As Koala Bear was only £1 my expectations weren't particularly high, but I was pleasantly surprised! In the picture above I have four coats and although that sounds like a lot it dried very quickly, so they didn't take a very long time to paint. The polish also lasted five days completely chip free and I'll definitely be purchasing more from this range! I also might add that Pick and Mix by Urban Outfitters was easy to apply and gave a good load of glitter!

 

Koala Bear is available from most Superdrugs.

 

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Haul #1 || Lipsticks, Lipsticks, Lipsticks

Hello everyone, hope you're all well! Please excuse the lack of posts these past two weeks but I've come down with a severe case of bloggers block. I have a few planned reviews and NOTDs, but if you have any suggestions of posts you may like to read feel free to comment them below! Now, did anyone say lipsticks?

In the last week I've done a spot of shopping and have managed to acquire a selection of lipsticks, all under £10! If you would like a more in detail review of a particular shade, just leave a comment and I'll be sure to do one! 

 From left; Rose Petal, Jewel, Bare, Nectar, Juicy, Shade 12 and Shade 1.

 Rose Petal is a gorgeous pink-y nude shade which I find to be very moisturising and easy for everyday wear! It is also a cheap and cheerful at £1.99! Jewel is a pH reactive lip tint which creates a personal shade, suited to compliment the wearer! Although Topshop claims this is orange, it's pink on my lips, but more on that later. Another lovely nude, Bare, is only £1 from MUA and the quality is far beyond the price!

 Nectar is a lovely bright coral-y pink, whilst Juicy is more subtle! Shade 12, although very sadly unnamed, is a sparkly pink and Shade 1 is a deep, vampy red. The formula and pigmentation of these MUA lipsticks is great, and soon I'll be back to buy the whole collection!

 From left; Rose Petal, Jewel, Bare, Nectar, Juicy, Shade 12 and Shade 1.

 As you can see Jewel is a magenta shade when swatched and on my lips, but it's different on everyone!

 Nectar and Juicy were my two favourites, definitely worth a swatch when you're next in Superdrug!

 

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Cheap makeup storage solutions

There comes a point in every beauty addicts life, where a makeup bag is just too small to keep the stash. Recently I went through my products, got rid of old tubes of this and that, and re-organised some of my makeup, which I keep in my dressing table drawers. I didn't want to fork out on some Muji acrylic drawers that every youtuber seems to have and instead decided that I would compile my own storage solutions!

How about teacups for concealers?

Or old jam jars for brushes?

Lunchboxes as mascara holders?

When you finish with your S&G body butters, you can use them as lipstick holders!

 

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Review || MUA Undress Me Too Palette



From left, clockwise: Naked, Devotion, Shy, Reveal, Exposed and Tranquil.

 

From left, clockwise: Fiery, Lavish, Dreamy, Corrupt, Obsession and Wink

 

 The colour selection for this inexpensive palette is great, with a range of matte and shimmer shades. Corrupt is a dark black colour which is useful for smokey eye looks and Naked is great for an all over base. Devotion and Dreamy would be great for a strong shimmery look as they are so pigmented. I have thrown away the brush that came with this palette as it is awful but that is the only downside. Overall I love this eyeshadow palette and think that anyone who is a neutral lover (like myself) needs to pick this up!

Available to buy from Superdrug.

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FOTD #1 || Going Shopping

I have been wanting to do a FOTD for ages but I'm not, lets just say, that natural around the camera. I don't like people taking pictures of me and I'm not one for taking continuous pictures of myself. But hey, I love reading these type of posts and wasn't going to let my awkwardness stop me from doing one!

 

 

From left: Collection felt tip liner, MUA pressed powder, Benefit Hello Flawless foundation, Benefit Cabana Glama kit, Benefit they're real mascara, Mac lipstick in fleshpot- satin finish, Simple protecting moisturiser, Bourjois healthy mix concealer, Jack Wills liner in brown, Topshop cream blush in Head over Heels, MUA Undressed palette, Soap and Glory arch de triumph brow pencil, MUA fixing spray and Topshop highlighter in Sunbeam. Phew!

 

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Review || MUA Pro-Base Fixing Mist

For ages I have wanted to try a setting spray but couldn't justify spending loads of money on one. So when darting (yes darting) around Superdrug the other day, I just had to pick MUA's fixing mist up, as it was (and still is) only £5.

MUA claims the product will, 'Fix your makeup in place all day long (8 hours). Protecting against heat, humidity, cold and wind conditions.' My skin (normal to combination) can tend to look shiny, however this spray added a hydrated feel to the face rather than dewy going on sweaty. I have found that the perfect amount of spritzes are 1-2 depending on how my skin has varied over this month. I also agree that when I use this mist my makeup stays on noticeably longer and I would highly recommend this to anyone!

 

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Review || MUA Cover & Conceal Wand



During MUA's recent 3 for 2 I decided to pick up this concealer which I got in the shade Natural. Whilst perfect for my skin tone, there are only three colours available, a downside for extremely light or dark toned skin. However within the first use I became completely and utterly in love! The formula is very hydrating, not too cakey for under the eye and enough coverage for any blemishes or imperfections. At only £1.50, it's a must buy!

Which inexpensive concealers have you been loving at the moment?

 

 

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