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What's In My Glossybox? | First Ever Box

28/2/2016

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Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday.
I hope you enjoyed last week's post reviewing the E.L.F 'Need It Nude' Eyeshadow Palette (HERE)
Recently, I signed up to Glossybox which is a beauty subscription box service, you pay £10 a month plus postage. I had heard a lot about them and knew they were quite popular, especially among bloggers, and was curious  to find out more. I was a bit  apprehensive  as I was worried it was going to be mainly skincare whereas I'm more of a make up person but  when it arrived I was absolutely thrilled with what I received!
What's In My Glossybox | abibailey.co.uk
It comes so beautifully presented -  I was  blown away!
I love the classy font and the pretty pastel pink of the box; it reminds me of Chanel.
What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
All the items come perched on a bed of tissue paper ribbons and are even tied up with a bow!
You get a card telling you about each item and how much they cost  if you  were to repurchase them or if you're sent a miniature, how much it'd cost full size - it really is quite a saving.
​The first box is like your 'starter kit', once you've filled out your profile with things like skin type, hair type, preferences etc, they'll start being more tailored to you.

Glossybox Eyeshadow in 'Glossy Mauve'

What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
A lovely shimmery purple tone  with hints of brown. As a brunette with brown eyes I think this'll suit me just right! Quite pigmented but I haven't had chance to  use it yet so I'm not sure how long it lasts.

So Susan Highlighter Pencil

What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
A creamy pale pink highlighter; not a fan of it as a highlighter  as it blends away to nothing, but it might be nice as an inner eye brightener on the waterline.

Royal Apothic Cream Crème  Moisturising Body Lotion

What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
 A really lovely body lotion.  It has a really delicate scent; almost unnoticeable. It's not greasy and absorbs quickly which I love, because I can't stand feeling sticky! It's fab and when it runs out I will most certainly be buying more. Essentially everything you could want in a body lotion.

Nailsinc Nail Varnish in 'Uptown'

What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
A beautiful dusky  rose - it is really pigmented and has a lovely smooth formula, dries quickly too.

NickaK Professional Airbrush FX Blending Sponge

What's In My Glossybox? | abibailey.co.uk
I was really pleased to  receive this as I've been meaning to pick up a beauty sponge for a while now, especially as they're so popular at the moment. I want to know what the hype is about! Looking forward to using this.

All in all, I was blown away with how much I loved this!  
I didn't really know what to expect but I am thrilled.
Some really lovely picks and a total variety of skincare, make up and nail  care.
Definitely something to please everyone and I can't wait to open my next one.

​Maybe I'll make this a continual thing here on the blog? Would that be something you'd be interested in?

Are you signed up to Glossybox? What do you think of it?
Leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and speak to you soon,
Abi xxx

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E.L.F 'Need It Nude' Eyeshadow Palette

21/2/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Hope you enjoyed last week's post about my Top 5 Pink Lippies.
There's also a new poll at the bottom of it, so if you wanted to answer it that'd be really helpful - I want to create a Facebook page for the blog but I want to know  your thoughts first.
Today I'll be showing you the E.L.F 'Need It Nude' Eyeshadow Palette.
I've bought a few things from E.L.F recently which I was a bit  disappointed   with, but this palette has redeemed my faith! It's fab.
E.L.F Need It Nude Eyeshadow Palette | abibailey.co.uk
E.L.F Need It Nude Eyeshadow Palette | abibailey.co.uk

The E.L.F 'Need It Nude'  Eyeshadow Palette is £12.50 and you get 10 shades in the palette, mainly shimmers with a  couple of matte shades.  There's a mix of beautiful pinks, golds and browns which I  think would suit most skin tones and eye colours.

The variety of colours means you can use them to highlight the brow bone, cover the lid or add some  definition  with the darker tones.  I love that you can create some really pretty, delicate looks or go more dramatic and go for a smoky eye.

The consistency of these shadows is really nice - a creamy powder  - it blends really lovely and the pigmentation is really good. They  don't stain your skin either which is always a plus!
They don't crease  and the pigmentation lasts for hours.

It's a lovely slim palette, so it doesn't take up too much space in your make up bag (or make up draw, in my case) and would be excellent for travel. It has big pans of shadow too which I love because I cannot stand eyeshadow palettes that you have to struggle to get your brush into.
E.L.F Need It Nude Eyeshadow Palette | abibailey.co.uk
E.L.F Need It Nude Eyeshadow Palette | abibailey.co.uk
A really lovely eyeshadow palette, I think the  price is right and the consistency and pigmentation are great - what more could you want?

Are you a fan of E.L.F Cosmetics? I've been using the same E.L.F eyeshadow brush for years and I wouldn't want to be without it!

Let me know your thoughts- I always love hearing from you!

 My new blog is on it's way! It's just taking longer than I had hoped as I've faced a couple of setbacks, but it's getting there I promise.

Thanks for reading and I'll speak to you soon,
Abi xxx

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Milani 'Luminoso' Baked Blush

7/2/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday! 
As I mentioned in last week's post (here) today I'll be talking about the Milani Baked Blush in the  colour 'Luminoso'. 

Milani 'Luminoso' Baked Blush | abibailey.co.uk
Milani 'Luminoso' Baked Blush | abibailey.co.uk
Milani 'Luminoso' Baked Blush | abibailey.co.uk
Milani 'Luminoso' Baked Blush | abibailey.co.uk
I know everyone raves about  Milani and especially the blushes so I was quite surprised at how reasonable the price point is;  I bought this from Amazon for around £4 which I don't think is bad at all!  Their cosmetics are generally under £10 and  given the high quality of them  I think that  is pretty  damn good.
Milani 'Luminoso' Baked Blush | abibailey.co.uk
Milani 'Luminoso' Baked Blush | abibailey.co.uk
'Luminoso' is a beautiful glowy peach colour with minute flecks of gold, it is so pigmented and would be perfect as a highlighter too. It's creamy powder consistency and blends lovely.
Milani 'Luminoso' Baked Blush | abibailey.co.uk
Milani 'Luminoso' Baked Blush | abibailey.co.uk
As a lovely added bonus, there's a mirror and a little brush in the base of the blush.
I probably won't use the brush as I love the blush brush I already use but it'd be perfect to take on the go or if you travel a lot. It might be nice to use to highlight the tops of your cheekbones too.

So those are my thoughts on the Milani 'Luminoso' Baked Blush.
I definitely want to try more  Milani cosmetics in the future - are there any you have tried that I'm missing out on? Leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and I shall speak to you soon!
I'm thinking it'll probably be an E.L.F haul next week so pop back for that.

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Abi xxx

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