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My Blog Has Moved

12/6/2019

Hello Everyone!

A long time ago I moved my Blog to http://lipsticklashesandliner.blogspot.com/ and it only recently occurred to my that I should update this blog!

I don't blog much anymore but if you want to see what I've posted since I last posted here, head over to Lipstick, Lashes and Liner!

Abi xxx

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Life Update: 3 Years of Blogging & Life Changes

1/9/2016

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Hello Everyone!
You might be wondering why I'm posting today as opposed to Sunday but that is because today is this blog's 3rd birthday and I feel that today is the appropriate day to announce some life changes as well as some blog changes.
This is going to be a huge, lengthy explanation blog post so brace yourself for a lot of my brain mush.

Blog's 3rd Birthday

Today marks the third year that this blog has existed; it started as 'Happiness Is A Wonderful Thing' *MEGA cringe* , then became 'Nail Art Nut' to tie in with my nail art instagram and now it is 'AbiJBailey' as that is my name *obvs*.

I've been (really, REALLY) slowly working on a new blog on Blogger and as I was transferring over my old blog posts (I mean literally copying and pasting everything manually) I realised I used to enjoy blogging so much more and have totally lost my way with it recently. I used to blog because I enjoyed it and that was it - I wasn't worried about the perfect lighting or the marble background or whether the content was good enough, or current enough.

Lately it's been stressing me out and I haven't been enjoying it; I'm struggling to think of content and trying to find time to take photos and actually write the post and then all the social media promo when the post goes live is just taking a toll on me. I've lost my confidence and motivation with it.

That's why I haven't posted in the last couple of weeks and also why I've decided to take a break from blogging for a little while, just until my life settles down a bit. I have a lot of changes happening at the moment, and while they are all positive changes, it's taking up a lot of my mind. I don't cope with change very well and I have 3 big changes happening all on top of each other - I feel like I'm constantly on the edge of having a panic attack.

Life Change: Driving Lessons

Recently I've started learning to drive as I've been meaning to for about a year now and now that I'm coming up to turning 21 I thought it was about time. As I work in the daytime and my driving instructor doesn't do weekends, it means that my lessons happen after work and the lessons themselves last for two hours. They're only once a week but they are quite intense and it's a lot to take in! I've had 3 sessions so far which is 6 hours of lessons.

Life Change: Leaving my Old Job and Starting a New Job

After a year of searching and applying and hearing nothing back, I have finally been able to accept a new job.
Some of you may know that I work in Debenhams and have been very unhappy there for quite a while now - I'm not going to go into all of the details as to why but if you've ever worked in retail you'll probably understand! I was sick of working nearly every weekend and working evenings, bank holidays, Christmas ETC- just everything about it was getting me down.
So much has changed since I started there in September 2014 and I'd just had enough really, to the point where I was going to hand my notice in anyway - new job or not. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with the company and the staff are absolutely wonderful - the best people I have ever met - it was just time for me to move on.

Then out of the blue I received a phone call about a job I had applied for a while back (I'd applied to hundreds of jobs by this point so I couldn't remember which one it was!) saying what the job was, that I was exactly what they were looking for and could I come for an interview the next week? Obviously I said yes as this was the first time I'd actually heard anything back and the job sounded too good to be true.

So I went to the interview on the Tuesday which was just an 'informal chat' with the recruiter (who was the person I spoke to on the phone and was SUPER lovely) and his colleague and they couldn't have been more complimentary or encouraging. Apparently they had met with five other candidates that morning and they were only putting me and one other forward.

I was put through to the next stage to meet with the girl I would be working with (who is going to be my boss) and it would be down to her to make a decision between the candidates. I met with her on the Friday in the morning, just one to one, and she was also super lovely.
It all went a bit pear shaped from there as I was told I would find out that evening but I didn't get a call until Monday from the recruiter to say lots of lovely things about me and that I 'basically had the job' but would get confirmation later that day. Of course that never happened either, and I was basically losing my mind by this point as I had spent all weekend talking myself out of wanting the job and then talking myself back into desperately wanting the job - it was exhausting!

I emailed the recruiter Tuesday morning saying I just needed to know either way and he replied saying he'd chase it up for me. I had my first driving lesson that afternoon and when I got home I received an email from him asking me to call him ASAP with loads of smiley face emojis, of course I rang him and then was told that I'd 'blown everyone out of the water', the girl loved me and that they wanted me for the job! I was over the moon and it was such a relief to finally have an answer and to know that I could hand my notice in and start a new job.

My last day at Debenhams is next Wednesday and it is going to kill me to leave my wonderful Menswear Crew behind *sobs*. I start my new job as a Junior Office Administrator the Wednesday after that. That means no more working weekends, evenings, public holidays etc! The money is so much better and is just generally put me in a much better place.

So that's why I haven't had much time for blogging and why I think it'll do me good to take a break from it, continue to work on my new blog and come back to blogging once I've got settled into a new routine.

Thanks for reading and I'm so sorry if I just bored you rigid with that lengthy blog post!
If you have any questions please leave me a comment, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

I'll still be tweeting and instgramming so make sure to follow me on those (links below)

I think that's all I wanted to cover, in short: Blog turns 3 today, blog hiatus, driving lessons and new job.

A huge thank you to everyone who follows me and supports me, you're all incredible !

Speak to you when I'm back from hiatus

Abi xxx

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What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016

14/8/2016

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Hello Everyone
Happy Sunday!
Today I'll be showing you what I received in my Glossybox for the month of August.
This month, Glossybox have teamed up with the accessory label Rae Feather, as it is Glossybox's 5th birthday! Happy Birthday Glossybox.
I haven't had chance to test run all of the products yet, so I'll just be giving you my initial thoughts today and if I think something is worth buying, I'll do a mini review on my Instagram.

What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk

MUA 'Hall Of Fame' Eyeshadow Palette

This month we got to choose from four MUA eyeshadow palettes, so when I first opened my glossybox I was a bit miffed as I hadn't received the one I picked! I wasn't too bothered as the palettes are only £4 so I could always pick up the one I had wanted, but a couple of days later I got an email from Glossybox saying that there was a technical error and I had been sent the wrong palette, so they're sending me the palette I originally chose, in the September box! I do love Glossybox, purely for their great customer service.

Anyway onto the actual product: I've always liked MUA and think the quality and price point are brilliant, these shadows swatched really well and felt like a creamy powder consistency, I haven't had chance to put them to use yet but if they're anything like the other MUA palettes I have I'm sure they'll be fab!

Perfect for only £4.

Mudmasky Facial Detox Purifying Recovery Mask

When I squeezed a bit of this onto the back of my hand I could already tell that I am going to like this. I've been getting more into face masks lately so I'm excited to try this out as it has a gritty (not a great choice of word) texture to it so I think this'll be great at exfoliating the skin.
The RRP is a whopping £53 (say whaaat?!) but it claims to do a multitude of things for your skin such as: detoxify, refine and tighten pores, hydrate, brighten, smooth skin and just generally give it a boost. It is also PH balanced and contains no parabens. I can't wait to give this a go and see if it lives up to it's expectations.

Cowshed Wild Cow Invigorating Body Lotion

This body lotion smells amazing- a bit like gingerbread - and it is packed with 'skin loving essential oils' such as lemongrass, ginger and rosemary. It's a lovely creamy consistency and absorbs into the skin really nicely without leaving it feeling sticky.
RRP:£20, not sure I'd pay that much but if you like to splurge on body lotions, you wouldn't be disappointed.

Rae Feather Mini Monogram Pochette

Rae Feather Mini Monogrammed Pochette | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk

If I'm honest, I thought this was a bit of cheat to include it as one of the 5 items. I'm not really a canvas fan nor a make up bag fan (sorry, 'pochette' fan) so I probably won't use this. I might have felt different if it had my own initials monogrammed onto it, haha!
It has a wipe clean inside though which I thought was a clever touch because the inside of make up bags can get really grubby, really quickly.
RRP: £20, I wouldn't pay that but if you're into Rae Feather then you'd probably like this.

Spa To You Deep Pore Cleansing Facial Brush and Massager

Spa To You Deep Pore Facial Cleansing Brush and Massager | What's In My Glossybox? | August 2016 | abibailey.co.uk

I am SUPER excited to test this cleansing brush out and will probably use it with the Mudmasky mask.
The bristles feel really soft but very effective, like they'll gently but thoroughly exfoliate the skin. The green silicone 'cushions' help to massage the face which in turn, increases blood flow and better rejuvenation and radiance. Brill!
You use it with your normal cleanser/face mask to get a deeper clean as it helps to buff away dead skin cells.
RRP: £7 which I think is a great price, whether it turns out to be gimicky or not we'll have to wait and see, but from first glance I think it'll be worth the money.

So those are all the goodies I received in my August Glossybox.
If you're a Glossie, were you pleased with what you received?
Leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and I'll be back next Sunday.

Abi xxx

To see my other Glossybox reviews click here.
To see last week's post 'Nyx Haul' click here.

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Nyx Haul

7/8/2016

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Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday!
My local Boots finally has a Nyx stand which I am thrilled about so obviously I had to pick up a few bits while I was there.

Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in 'Pink Lust'

I am seriously obsessed with this colour - it's an electric pink, and a colour I've been trying to get hold of for months. Unfortunately the quality just isn't there; it's so streaky and settles in all the lines of my lips, plus you can't layer it because it makes the whole situation much worse. Such a shame!

Round Lipstick in 'Doll'

The colour of this lipstick is a perfect brownish nude (all swatches are below) and the consistency of this is so creamy yet so pigmented, it glides on and really packs a punch. A really great lipstick for only £4! I'll definitely have to pick some more shades up next time I'm in town.

Jumbo Eye Crayon in 'Milk'

Obviously this is a cult favourite among bloggers and I had been trying to get it on Amazon for weeks with no success, so this was the first thing I picked up. I really like it; it glides on and blends out well without losing the pigment. It made a great base for my eyeshadow and helped make the colour pop. Will definitely be picking up a few more as I can't get enough of eye shadow crayons.

Vivid Brights Liquid Eyeliner in 'Violet'

I have only tested this on the back of my hand but it's really pigmented and the brush is really flexible so I think it'll be easy to control. I don't use liquid eyeliner generally so I think this'll be a fun way to mix things up a bit. It did stain my hand a bit so I'm hoping it won't stain my eyelids, haha!

Nyx Haul | 'Doll' Lipstick / 'Pink Lust' Cream Lipstick / 'Milk' Jumbo Eye Crayon / 'Violet' Liquid Eyeliner | abibailey.co.uk

From the top down :
'Doll' Lipstick / 'Pink Lust' Cream Lipstick / 'Milk' Jumbo Eye Crayon / 'Violet' Liquid Eyeliner

I'm really pleased with my purchases and will definitely be picking up more soon (#NoSelfControl).
Are there any Nyx products that you love and that I should try?
Leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and I'll be back next Sunday.

Abi xxx

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Holy Grail Beauty Products

31/7/2016

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Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday!
This is the first weekend I've had off in three months so it's been lovely to actually have time to enjoy creating this post.
Today I'll be sharing with you my holy grail/can't live without, beauty products.
I've been wearing make up 'properly' since I was 16 and I'm now nearly 21 and I've been so much more serious about make up since I started blogging about it almost 3 years ago.
I have tried and tested a vast variety of products over the years and have built quite the collection of 'ryde or die' products, hence why there a lot of products mentioned in this blog post!
Some are fairly new, others I've been using for years.
Brace yourselves, it's going to be a looong post.

Holy Grail Beauty Products | abibailey.co.uk

Here we have:
Face:
- The Body Shop Oils Of Life Revitalising Facial Oil
- Garnier Moisture + Matte Moisturiser
- L'Oreal Infallible Mattifying Base primer
- Revlon Colorstay Combination/Oily foundation in '180 Sand Beige'
- L'Oreal True Match The Concealer in '4 Beige'
- Rimmel London Stay Matte pressed powder in 'Sandstorm'
- Freedom Makeup blush in 'True Loved'
- Gerard Cosmetics Star Powder highlighter in 'Marilyn'
- Urban Decay De-Slick Make Up Setting Spray
Eyes:
- GOSH Forever Eyeshadow Stick in 'Bright Copper'
- Makeup Revolution Fortune Favours the Brave eyeshadow palette
- Urban Decay Naked eyeshadow palette
- Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner in 'Black'
- Maybelline Lash Sensational mascara in 'Extreme Black'
- Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara in 'Black'
Lips:
- Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in 'Revlon Red'
- Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in 'Cherries in the Snow'
- GOSH Velvet Touch Lipstick in 'Temptation'

Face

L'Oreal True Match Concealer / Revlon Colorstay Foundation / Freedom Blush / Gerard Cosmetics Highlighter

I always use The Body Shop face oil and Garnier moisturiser every night before I go to bed as it intensely hydrates my skin. I always moisturise in the morning too so that my skin is prepped for make up.
To achieve a flawless base that lasts all day I rely on the L'Oreal Infallible Mattifying Base as it mattifies my skin and gives my foundation something to cling to. I used the L'Oreal Matte Infallible foundation for a while but I found that TOO matte and it just made my skin look dry and cakey.
The Revlon Colorstay foundation is a favourite amongst bloggers and I can see why; it's the best matte foundation I have ever used. It doesn't make my skin look dry or cakey and it lasts all day. It actually looks better once it's been worn for a couple of hours! It looks like skin and not a mask on your face, has great wear time and doesn't melt off of my nose.
I don't often use concealer but when a pesky spot breaks out, I like to hide it with the L'Oreal True Match Concealer as it has great coverage and the shade blends well.
I set everything with the Rimmel Stay Matte powder to keep everything in place all day.
To bring a bit of colour into my face I love the Freedom blush (at only £1 may I add!), the pigmentation is great and it lasts well. I like the Make Up Academy blushes too for the same reasons. To glow up my skin I use the Gerard Cosmetics Star Powder; it is beautifully pigmented and blends like a dream. It's also the most gorgeous gold shade.
Lastly I practically drown myself in the Urban Decay's De-Slick Setting Spray (once all of my make up is done) to keep everything on point for the rest of the day. This stuff is epic!

Eyes

Holy Grail Beauty Products | Eye Products | abibailey.co.uk

Caffeine Fix / Fortune / Golden Coins from the Fortune Favours the Brave palette

Dark Horse / Smog / Half Baked from the Naked palette

The two most well loved palettes I own are the Naked palette and the Fortune Favours the Brave palette. They are so well loved because of the pigmentation and blendability of the shadows. Fortune Favours the Brave has a wider range of shadow colours but the Naked shadows pigmentation lasts longer on the lid. I've been reaching for the Fortune Favours the Brave palette literally everyday since I first used it!
The GOSH eyeshadow stick makes an incredible eyeshadow base and really makes the metallic shadows stand out, it lasts all day too! I have a bunch of these shadow sticks as they're so easy to use and are so versatile. The dry down pretty quick though so you have to blend them out as soon as you've put them on.
My number one gel eyeliner and the only eyeliner I ever use is the Maybelline one, I've been using it for over 6 years (obviously not the same pot - eew) and don't know what I'd do without it. Although they've changed the brush and the formula over the years (boooo) , it's still the best eyeliner I've ever used. The formulation is great, it glides on and lasts all day on the lid and in the waterline - it stays jet black. I love love love it.
I always find myself coming back to the Lash Sensational mascara and I've recently bought the 'Extreme Black' version and I like it so much more than the original, it's obviously much more pigmented and the formula is just much better, it's more buildable. It separates and lengthens each and every lash thanks to the spoon shaped brush.
I bought the Better Than Sex mascara a little while a go and didn't like it much at first. Now that it's had time to dry out a bit, I love it. I use it every day on top of Lash Sensational to add volume to my lashes. A perfect duo for amazing lashes.

Lips

Holy Grail Beauty Products | Lip Products | abibailey.co.uk

T to B: GOSH Temptation / Revlon Revlon Red / Revlon Cherries in the Snow

I always recommend Revlon to people who are looking for great but affordable lipsticks. I own at least five and have gone through so many tubes of 'Revlon Red'!
I'm definitely a red lipstick girl and this is my all time favourite red. A recent addition to my Revlon lippies is 'Cherries in the Snow' - a beautiful pink with plum undertones. It's such an incredible colour and I think it'll work in all seasons and suit many skin tones. They both have a 'Super Lustrous' finish meaning they have a slightly glossy sheen to them. The colour payoff and longevity of these lipsticks is just unbeatable - better than the 3 MAC lipsticks I have!
I also love my GOSH lipstick in 'Temptation' as it's a perfect pink colour with a slightly red undertone. The pigmentation and longevity of this is also amazing and such great value at £7.

So those are all of my Holy Grail Beauty Products.
What are some of yours? Leave me a comment!

Congratulations if you got to the end of this post - it was a big'un.

Thanks for reading and I'll be back next Sunday with a little NYX Haul.

Abi xxx

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What's In My Glossybox? | July 2016

24/7/2016

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Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday.
Did you catch last week's post my Mini Amazon Beauty Haul (here)?
Today is another installment of 'What's In My Glossybox?' for the month of July. A bit of a mixed bag (more like box) of things this month.

Blank Canvas Cosmetics F20 Face Brush

This is by far my favourite item this month!
I was aware of Blank Canvas Cosmetics but didn't know much about the quality or anything so I was really pleased with the incredible quality of this foundation brush!
If you follow me on instagram you'll have seen me rave about this- the synthetic bristles are super soft and the brush isn't too dense so it blends out your foundation like a dream. It honestly looks so airbrushed and didn't leave a single streak. This brush has topped my Real Techniques Buffing Brush AND my XO Beauty Flat Top Face Brush!
For £11.95 I think this brush is a must-have and can't wait to try some more of their brushes.

Icona Milano Emotion Allowed Waterproof Mascara

This mascara is great for lengthening and separating your lashes and the waterproof formula makes it very buildable. I wore it to work (where there is no air conditioning) and it didn't flake or irritate my eyes, nor did it melt onto my face. The brush is great at catching each lash and the formula wasn't difficult to remove at the end of the day.
It's a nice mascara but I personally wouldn't pay £13 for it.

Hawaiin Tropic Island Berry Lipgloss

This lipgloss smells so delicious, I just kept licking my lips!
It's very sheer, so it doesn't add much colour to your lips but it gives them a gorgeous glossy finish. The texture is quite smooth so it doesn't feel sticky while you wear it. It is also moisturising and has SPF 25 in it which is fab because your lips are often forgotten when applying sun protection!
Lovely lipgloss but I'm not a lipgloss person so I wouldn't pay £6.99 for it, but that's not to say it isn't worth the money.

Utan & Tone Nourishing Night Creme

I can't really comment on this as I'm not a self/fake tan person as I used fake tan when I was about 14 and went oompa-loompa orange (oops), I also can't be bothered with the upkeep!
This is a night cream with self tan in it so you'll wake up with a bronzy glow. I've given this to my sister as she's more likely to use it. It sounds lovely from the description though, as it's packed with vitamins and antioxidants to help repair skin. It also claims not to stain your pillow or leave you with that biscuity fake tan smell. Thinking about it, I might need to pinch this back from my sister!
It's £12.50 , like I said, I wouldn't purchase this personally but it could be worth the money if it lives up to it's expectations!

Hairon De-Tangle Brush

I tried this de-tangle hair brush and I wasn't too impressed; I have quite thick hair so this just glided through it and smoothed everything but when I ran a comb through my hair, it wasn't de-tangled at all. Saying that, I gave this to my sister and she loves it- she has much finer hair than me and it's naturally curly. It detangled her hair really well so she was impressed with it!
So this may work better on people with finer hair as opposed to the unruly mess that I have, haha!
For £6.99 I'm not sure I'd pay that for any hair brush, but it might be worth it if you suffer from fine/curly/ unruly hair.

So those are all the goodies I received this month!
Are you a Glossy? What was your favourite item? Leave me a comment!

Click here to read all my Glossybox reviews.

Thanks for reading and I'll speak to you next Sunday.

Abi xxx

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Mini Amazon Beauty Haul | Rimmel & Avon

17/7/2016

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Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see my Holiday Lookbook last week (here)?
I impulse bought a couple of beauty bits from Amazon recently, as I have no self control and it was 'prime day' or something, so there were loads of deals on and thought I'd show you them and tell you my first thoughts.

Mini Amazon Beauty Haul | abibailey.co.uk

So this is what I bought:
- Rimmel Match Perfection Silky Loose Powder in '001 Translucent'
- Avon Eye Shadow Primer in 'Light Beige'
- Rimmmel Volume Colourist mascara in 'Extreme Black'

Rimmel Match Perfection Silky Loose Powder in '001 Translucent'

Rimmel Match Perfection Loose Powder in '001 Translucent' | abibailey.co.uk

Rimmel Match Perfection Loose Powder in '001 Translucent'

The first thing that struck me about this powder is that a little powder puff came with it, which I thought was a nice added touch, it's not often you get a little freebie! It's finely milled so it goes on smoothly without looking cakey. I know the pierced lid (I don't know the correct term!) is meant to stop it from spilling everywhere but I'd rather just dip my brush straight into it and deal with the mess, haha. It's a nice powder and it set my make up well.

Avon Eyeshadow Primer in 'Light Beige'

I've been looking for an eyeshadow primer for a while now and thought this one looked good as I know Emma Pickles raves about it and it looked similar to the MAC Paint Pots so I thought I'd give it a go. It's a nice smooth texture and is a soft shade, hardly noticeable once it has dried, but creates a smooth base for eyeshadows. I applied a thin layer but it went a bit flaky when I added a second thin layer. It made blending eyeshadow much easier and it looked seamless! It didn't make the colours stand out as much as I was hoping though.

Rimmel Volume Colourist Mascara in 'Extreme Black'

I was intrigued about the lash tinting complex and I can never have enough mascaras! Plus it was only £4. From first use it separated, lengthened and gave my lashes a little bit of volume. I like the brush, it's not too big and the bristles catch each lash. I'll keep trying it and see if I notice a difference in the colour of my lashes and report back!

I love picking up beauty bits from Amazon, have you picked up anything worth me trying?
Leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading, I'll be back next Sunday with this month's Glossybox.

Abi xxx

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Holiday Lookbook | Alicante 2016

10/7/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see last week's post about my Summer Skincare Essentials (here)?
As you may know if you've seen my recent posts or my social media, I recently went to Alicante for 10 days with my family. It was amazing!
I did a Holiday Lookbook last year and I enjoyed it, so I thought I'd do it again this year as I picked up a few new pieces. I'll mark them with a *.
If you want links to anything, just let me know!

Day Outfits

Holiday Lookbook | Alicante 2016 | abibailey.co.uk

* Dress: Primark
*Wedges: New Look

*Hat: New Look
*Top: Boohoo
*Skirt: New Look
*Shoes: ASOS
*Bangles: Primark
*Bag: Boohoo

*Top: ASOS
*Shorts: ASOS
Shoes: H&M (last year)

Top: Primark (old)
Shorts: Primark (last year)

*Top: Boohoo
*Shorts: ASOS

*Vest Top: Primark

Evening Outfits

Dress: Primark (old)
Wedges: New Look (old)

Playsuit: Boohoo
Shoes: New Look

Playsuit: Boohoo

Playsuit: Floozie by Frost French (old)

That's my Holiday Lookbook for Alicante this year!
What sort of thing do you wear on holiday?
Are you going away anywhere?
Leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and I'll speak to you next Sunday.

Abi xxx

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Summer Skincare Essentials

3/7/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see last week's post about What's In My Hand Luggage (here)?
Today I'll be showing you my summer skincare essentials- it's so important to protect your skin from the sun.

For my face and lips I use:
- Vaseline lip balm with Aloe Vera and SPF 15
- The Body Shop Oils Of Life Revitalising Skin Oil
- Garnier Moisture + Matte moisturiser
- Rimmel Fix & Perfect Primer

At this time of year, SPF is so important. Even if the sun isn't out, the UV rays are, so it's best to use a lip balm and moisturiser with SPF in it as our lips are often forgotten!
I'm SURE my moisturiser or my primer used to have SPF in it and then they changed the formula so now it doesn't.
I have been living for the Oils Of Life face oil ever since I got the tester in one of my Glossyboxes (here). It's made a HUGE difference to my skin; it's faded my spot scars, evened out my complexion and rehydrated my skin. It's so important to keep hydrated in the summer and your skin shouldn't miss out either. This oil is so hydrating. I like to use this under my moisturiser for maximum hydration.
The primer smoothes, resurfaces, brightens, mattifies and protects. It's a nice texture and provides a good barrier of protection between your skin and your make up. It can also be worn alone to protect your skin from the elements.

To protect my skin I use:
- Ted Baker Body Lotion
- De Bruyère Aftersun Lotion
- Ladival Sun Protection Spray SPF 15

Both the aftersun and the suncream came in the June Glossybox and you can read more about them (here).

Like I said, in the summer it's all about SPF and hydration so make sure to stay protected by applying and continually reapplying suncream throughout the day.
If you do get a bit sunburnt, aftersun is so soothing and can help with the healing process. This one smells delicious and feels so comforting.
I also like to smother myself in body lotion because a) it smells incredible and b) it keeps my skin soft and moisturised. It also prolongs a tan!

Those are my summer skincare essentials, what are yours?
Leave me a comment from your lovely brain!

Thanks for reading and I'll be back next Sunday!

Abi xxx

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What's In My Hand Luggage?

26/6/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see last week's post about the June Glossybox? (Here)
On Friday I flew out to Spain with my family so I thought you'd like to see what I crammed into my hand luggage!
As we were travelling as a family, my dad had all of our important documents and passports so I didn't have to worry about that!

Just as an FYI, as I'm on holiday, I'm writing this blog post and next week's post on my phone, so if the layout is a bit different or the photos are huge, that's because I can't change too much! I'll fix them when I'm home.

What's in my hand luggage? | abibailey.co.uk

I bought a new bag for holiday from boohoo. I had my eye on a gorgeous gold one from ASOS but it was constantly out of stock, so I settled for this one instead. The next day the gold one was back in stock! I do like this one though as it looks very nautical, and it comes with a little matching zippy purse too.

This is what I had in my hand luggage (not all pictured as some where thrown in last minute):

- Electricals:
iPhone, iPad, camera, earbuds

- Necessaties:
tissues, hand sanitiser, a pen

- Beauty:
compact mirror, pressed powder, travel powder brush, lippie, nail glue, hair brush, sunglasses

- Edibles:
chewing gum, jelly beans, fruit crumbles

Once we'd got through security and everything I bought more travel snacks and a bottle of water too.

What do you take on the plane with you? Leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and I'll be back next Sunday with a 'Summer Skincare Essentials' post.

Abi xxx

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What's In My Glossybox? | June 2016

19/6/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see last week's post? It was my Gerard Cosmetics Haul (here).
Today I'll be showing you what goodies I received in my Glossybox for June.
As the products are very holiday orientated I am saving them for my holiday next week, so I won't be reviewing them as such, more telling you about them. If I think something is particularly great, I'll be sure to keep you all informed!

Ladival Sun Protection Spray SPF 15

This is the first product I am saving for my holiday; Suncream! As it has been either incredibly overcast, storming or chucking it down with rain in the UK lately, I've not had a chance to use this yet. It says on the box that it is an 'advanced infrared-A protection system' and that it protects against 4x more of the sun's UV rays, gives immediate protection, is suitable for sensitive skin and is water resistant! Super handy for 10 days in Spain.
Obviously as with all suncreams, you will still need to keep applying this throughout the day, especially after being in the water, despite how water resistant this proves to be. Looking forward to using this on holiday!
Full size is £19.99

De Bruyère Aftersun Lotion Monoï

I am also saving this for my holiday, but I can tell you that is smells deliciously coconutty, is very cooling and soothing and doesn't feel sticky. I smoothed some over the back of my hand and a little goes a long way! It's also the perfect size to throw in your bag on the go.
My Glossybox card tells me that this can also be used to help prolong a tan! It also says that this aftersun milk is enriched with Monoï (gardenia petals soaked in coconut oil) as well as vitamin E and that it will hydrate, nourish and calm the skin. It's also free from paraben and silicone.
Not bad for less than a tenner!

Origins GinZing Energy Boosting Moisturizer

I have used this a few times and it is really lovely. It smells citrusy and really does wake up the skin. Work has run me ragged recently so when I woke up this morning I really did look tired and my skin looked tired too. I popped some of this energy boosting moisturiser on and noticed a difference in minutes! My complexion looked more even, hydrated and plumped up.
It says that it combines skin-boosting ingredients like coffee beans and panax ginseng (a plant) so that lack-lustre skin will be a thing of the past.
It's a nice moisturiser and it does what it says but I'm not sure I'd pay £24 for it as I still love my Garnier matte+ moisturiser!

Emité Make Up Lip & Cheek Tint

This is another item I haven't really tried out other than on the back of my hand, but the formula is lovely, it blends out nicely and gives a subtle boost of colour. Brilliant for that sun kissed look on the cheeks or to add a wash of colour across the lips in a 'my lips but better' kinda way.
£12.50 for the full size and it's a decent sized tube so it's going to last you ages as a little goes a long way. It also has a doe foot applicator which we all know I love.

Spa To You Konjac Sponge

This is a very intriguing product and I was not expecting it to be wet when I opened it, haha!
My Glossybox card tells me that a Konjac Sponge is the latest cleansing trend from Japan and Korea. The sponges are made of natural fibres from the Konjac (a porous root vegetable from Asia) and is known for its ability to hold water. It's also more gentle than a scrub but has skin-buffing capabilities.
Looking forward to using this to prep my skin for the sun. If you're a skincare fan, at only £6.99 it'd be worth giving it a go, even just for the novelty.

Aussie Hair Care 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor Deep Conditioner

As a bonus product this month (thank you Glossybox!) I received this Aussie hair mask to restore manageability and shine. It's for damaged hair, and let's be honest, now that I'm straightening my hair more, my hair is crying out for some deep conditioning! I don't know whether to use this before I go away to try and restore my hair a bit, or when I come back to rescue my hair from the sun.
At only £1.09 they are definitely worth trying!

That's it for this month's Glossybox.
Lots of lovely products for the summer!
See last month's box (here)

Leave me a comment about what your favourite product is.

Thanks for reading, pop back next Sunday for my 'What's In My Hand Luggage?' post.

Abi xxx

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Gerard Cosmetics Haul

12/6/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see last week's post about my Updated Skincare Routine (here)?
I've bought a couple of bits and pieces from Gerard Cosmetics recently so I thought you'd like to see them.

Packaging

Let's just take a moment to acknowledge how pretty the packaging is! I love the black and gold with the dainty dots. The gold is so shiny on the actual items and looks so glamorous. I really like the font too. The little added cover on the highlighter is such a great touch; it keeps it protected and is something I've not seen before.

Hydra Matte Liquid Lipsticks

Gerard Cosmetics Hydra Matte Liquid Lipsticks in Mercury Rising | abibailey.co.uk

I already have Immortal (a deep red) and loved it so I thought it was necessary to pick up Mercury Rising (orange) and Ballet Slipper (soft pink). Immortal is crazy pigmented so I was hoping these two would be as well, but unfortunately they just don't have the same intensity. Ballet Slipper is very sheer and would take quite a few coats to get an opaque coverage. Mercury Rising is a bit better but the application is quite streaky. Maybe I just got a couple of dud ones!
Obviously they are a matte formula but they are really comfortable to wear, they don't feel too drying like other matte lip products. They doe-foot applicator is very precise but you do have to be accurate because if you keep layering it, I found Immortal to go a bit patchy.
Swatches are below with the lip pencil :).

Lip Pencil

Gerard Cosmetics Lip Pencil and Hydra Matte Liquid Lipstick Swatches | abibailey.co.uk

Top to bottom: Lip pencil in Immortal / Hydra Matte Liquid Lipsticks in Immortal / Mercury Rising / Ballet Slipper
The lip pencil is creamy and glides on nicely and like the liquid lipstick, is also very pigmented and long lasting. This is also called Immortal and I bought it to go with the Hydra Matte Liquid Lipstick. It's more of a cherry red but it matches the liquid lipstick really well and helps with a neat application! It isn't a twist up liner so when it starts to get blunt, you'd need to sharpen it. That doesn't bother me but I know it does some people.

Star Powder

Gerard Cosmetics Star Powder in Marilyn Swatch | abibailey.co.uk

This is the Star Powder in the shade Marilyn and it is the most beautiful gold highlighter ever. EVER.
I am in love and have been using it everyday. It really adds a glow. It's so smooth and so beautifully pigmented. It lasts all day too; even after about 15 hours wear, my cheek bones are still glowing.
It's a definite summer staple and would look amazing with a tan. Definitely my most favourite thing I've bought for a while.

Have you ever bought anything from Gerard Cosmetics?
What are your thoughts on any of these products?
Leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and I'll be back next Sunday with this month's Glossybox!

Abi xxx

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Updated Skincare Routine

5/6/2016

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Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday!
I hope you enjoyed last week's post about the Fortune Favours The Brave palette (here).
Today I'll be showing you my updated skincare routine as its been ages (i.e. nearly two years) since I last talked about it (here).

I'm a bit lazy when it comes to exfoliating, but I always without fail, remove my make up and make sure to moisturise.

Here's the run-down of products I use to keep my skin at it's best:

- Garnier Cleansing Wipes for Normal to Combination Skin
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water for Combination & Sensitive Skin
- Superdrug Oval Face Pads
- Garnier SkinActive Pure Active 3-1 Scrub
- Primark Face Scrubber
- Garnier Moisture + Matte Moisturiser for Combination to Oily Skin
- The Body Shop Oils Of Life Intensely Revitalising Facial Oil

Removing Make Up

To remove my make up I always use the Garnier Cleansing Wipes soaked in the Micellar Water to remove my eye make up. I know make up wipes are naughty but it hurts my eyes too much to use a cotton pad soaked in Micellar Water. Once I've used the wipe to remove my eye make up, eyebrows and any remaining lipstick, I use a couple of cotton pads to remove my face make up and make sure there are no traces of foundation or blush still on my skin.

Cleansing

Updated Skincare Routine | Garnier SkinActive Scrub | abibailey.co.uk

I try to cleanse/exfoliate my skin once a week to remove any remaining make up or oils that could clog my pores. I should probably do it more often but like I said, I'm lazy and find it a chore. I tend to do this in the morning to leave my skin refreshed for the day.
I like this particular scrub as you can use it as a wash, a scrub or a mask.
I like to wash my face with water, apply the mask and let it set and then use my scrubber to exfoliate it off. It leaves my skin feeling super soft and refreshed.

Moisturising

Updated Skincare Routine | Garnier Moisture + Matte moisturiser and The Body Shop Oils of Life Facial Oil | abibailey.co.uk

If you remember in my April Glossybox post (here) I talked about The Body Shop Oils of Life and I am STILL loving it! Absolutely obsessed, it has completely turned my skin around. My complexion is much smoother, it has faded my spot scars and leaves my skin so hydrated.
In April I wasn't sure if I'd buy the full size as it's £28 but I will definitely be picking it up once my tester has run out (it's on its last legs). I was never much of a skincare person but this little miracle oil has totally changed my mind!
Before I go to sleep, I drop a few drops on my cheeks, nose, chin and forehead and gently pat it in to make sure it definitely absorbs into the skin. I then apply the Moisture + Matte moisturiser all over the face to help seal in the oil and add maximum hydration.
I always make sure to moisturise (minus the oil) before I do my make up too, to create a smooth base for my make up.

How do you take care of your skin and what are your holy grail products?
I'd love to know, so please leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and I'll speak to you next Sunday.

Abi xxx

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Fortune Favours The Brave Palette | Review

29/5/2016

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Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see last week's post about the May Glossybox (here)?
Today's post is all about the beautiful Fortune Favours The Brave eyeshadow palette which is a collaboration between the beauty blogger BristishBeautyBlogger and Make Up Revolution.
I love Make Up Revolution and always want to help support other bloggers, plus I loved the variety of shades so I knew I just had to have it!

First let's talk about the packaging, it isn't a beauty review without talking about the packaging!
I love the gold as it's a total contrast to the usual black packaging and the addition of a giant mirror is always nice. The palette looks expensive and fancy even though it's so affordable.
There are a total of 30 shades in the palette. Some of the shades are marbled and make the palette look really eye catching and classy.
The shadows are a mix of shimmers/glitters, sheens and mattes. The shades vary between neutrals like creams/golds/bronzes, browns and pinks and then bolder colours such as purples, blues and olive/khaki green. Definitely a few shades here to suit everyone.
Each shade has a fun name too which just makes me love the palette even more!

The consistency of these shadows is like a creamy powder, really smooth, pigmented and blendable. The pigmentation is really good and long lasting. I haven't had chance to use all of the shadows yet, such as the blues and purples but I've been loving the left side of the palette and have been using it everyday. I can't wait to use the bolder colours too. There is such a huge variety of shades in just one palette! I'll definitely be taking this on holiday with me.
30 great quality shadows for £10 is such a steal.

What do you think of the Fortune Favours The Brave palette?
I think it's a lovely palette and is versatile for all skin tones and all seasons.
It'd definitely make a great present too.

Leave me a comment from your lovely brain!
Thanks for reading and I'll speak to you next Sunday.

Abi xxx

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What's In My Glossybox? | May 2016

22/5/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday.
Did you catch my Big Beauty Haul last week? (here)
I have to say I am much happier with the contents of this month's Glossybox than I was last month (here).
This month's is a collector's edition, hence the funky different packaging.
The boxes are based around city breaks so all the products are tailored to travel necessities.

The Packaging

I received the New York version (you could get Paris, New York, London or Berlin) and the box is incredible! It depicts iconic images from the city such as the Statue of Liberty. All of the collector edition boxes were designed by the illustrators at OMY Studio. I really like the cartoony images and that the look is so different to the usual (equally as lovely) design of a Glossybox.
The tissue paper was orange as was the inside of the box to match the font on the front. The shredded tissue was white which created a nice contrast against the orange. Gave it a summery vibe. It's just lovely and I look forward to the next collector's edition box!

The Contents

As a delicious added extra, there was a packet of Proper Corn included with the box! It really was 'done properly' and was quite easily the nicest popcorn I've ever had. If Glossybox wants to start including food pressies in the regular boxes, I'm all up for that!

Crabtree and Evelyn Hand Therapy

This hand cream smells delicious; really fruity and floral. It absorbs quickly without feeling sticky and is very moisturising. For £5 I think it's great and would love to try out the different scents. I also like the twist off top as it reminds me of a paint tube and I like that it's a bit different.

Revlon Ultimate All-In-One Mascara

Last month, I received an email from Glossybox (as did other Glossies) saying that you could pick one of the 5 new Revlon mascaras! I was really pleased because I had been wanting to try these mascaras but didn't know which one to choose. At £10 each I didn't want to pick one and then it be the wrong choice.
I chose the All-In-One and its lovely. Really black and you get a lot of product on the brush (I had to scrape some off the first time I used it!) which I prefer as I hate when the brush looks like it's barely touched the mascara, I mean how am I supposed to get it on my lashes when it's like that?
I've been using it on top of my regular mascaras and it separates and lengthens my lashes. The tiny brush makes it excellent for the bottom lashes too. It hasn't crumbled off in the day or irritated my eyes.
I definitely want to try the others out now!

Bee Good Youth Enhancing Plump & Firm Moisturiser

I've found this moisturiser a bit hit and miss. I think this would be a good moisturiser for more mature complexions as it is 'youth enhancing' and is supposed to 'plump & firm' - all skin concerns I don't currently have at 20 years old.
I found the scent a little off-putting too as it's a strong concoction of lavender and zesty lemon (well it is to me) and it's just a bit full on.
I struggled to rub it into my skin on its own as it's quite sticky and doesn't want to move around the face. On top of the Body Shop Oils of Life (which I am still loving) it makes moving the moisturiser around a lot easier.
I just think this moisturiser is not tailored to me at all, like I said it'd probably be a better moisturiser for a more mature lady. At £23.50 I do not think it is worth the money!

Absolute New York Velvet Lippie

This was disappointing but I knew it would be the second I looked at it!
Lip creams are not my thing, purely because I don't think the quality is there neither is the staying power.
This colour doesn't suit me at all, the colour is streaky, it lacks pigment and I just know that if I'd blotted it, 89% of the product would have been left on the tissue! I do like the packaging though and the doe-foot applicator is good but at just under £5, it's not worth the money.

Loceryl Nail Gel

A bit of an odd product to receive, but a useful one, none the less!
As I have stick on acrylic nails attached to my natural nails 90% of the time (except for right now as I'm trying to give them a break) my nails are basically destroyed so this little nail gel has come at just the right time. It's a clear gel that you rub into your clean/bare nails and you're supposed to apply it twice a day (although I'm just doing it before I go to bed). It's supposed to help restore damaged nails by restoring the natural water content. I've been using it for about 3 nights and I haven't noticed too much of a difference but they do look more hydrated. It's great to have this around to apply each time I take my acrylics off and I'm looking forward to seeing some results.
It's £17 so it wouldn't be something I would buy but I'm enjoying using it.

A fab collectors edition Glossybox!
Are you a Glossie? What did you think of this month's box?
Leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and I'll be back next Sunday.

Abi xxx

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Big Beauty Haul | Colourpop, Makeup Geek and More

15/5/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see last week's post about what you need for a Make Up Brush Starter Kit? (Here)
I've been shopping on Amazon and Beauty Bay and have ordered a few bits (you may have seen on my instagram) and thought I would share my thoughts with you.

Big Beauty Haul | Colourpop, Makeup Geek and More | abibailey.co.uk

Eyes

Zoeva Classic Liner Brush | abibailey.co.uk

Here we have
*Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eyeshadow in the colours Bella Sand and Bella Champagne
*Makeup Geek singular shadow in Masquerade
* Zoeva Classic Liner Brush
*W7 Absolute Lashes Mascara
*Maybelline Define-A-Lash Volume Mascara

The Milani shadows are nice but not uber pigmented, they're quite sheer but give a nice glossy look to the lid. Very subtle.
Masquerade is lovely and pigmented like most MUG shadows. I've just bought a purple eye crayon to use as a base and I'm dying to try them out together.
I've been on the hunt for a new liner brush as I'm getting bored of my current one. This Zoeva Classic Liner Brush is good, but I'm struggling to get a sharp point at the end of my eyeliner wings.
The W7 mascara is a great dupe for the Benefit They're Real mascara! I love that the tip has extra bristles so you can use it to coat the lashes you missed.
Maybelline Define-A-Lash was my holy grail mascara when I was at school until they stopped stocking it! So I just had to try the Define-A-Lash Volume version! It's a fantastic mascara; coats all your lashes evenly, separates them and lengthens them.

Face

*W7 Bronzer (has no name)
* Morphe MB30 Brush

Contouring is so popular in the beauty world and I really wanted to try it to see what all the hype was about.
I bought the Morphe MB30 Brush as I don't really have a contour brush (this one reminded me of the NARS ITA brush but for a much more affordable price). It's a nice brush with dense bristles.
I've only used it once so far as I really need to practice contouring (on a day when I'm not going anywhere so I can avoid looking like a muddy mess) as I struggled to blend the bronzer out well enough. In Hindsight I probably should have bought a contour powder as opposed to a bronzer but oh well.
I have been loving the W7 Bronzer on my eyes though! It's amazing as a crease colour or to dust over the lid to add some definition. It has great pigmentation and blends out really nicely.

Colourpop Ultra Satin Lip | abibailey.co.uk

Colourpop Ultra Satin Lip Swatches | Frick 'n' Frack and Echo Park | abibailey.co.uk

Now we all know how obsessed I was with the Ultra Matte Lip liquid lipsticks (here) and a girl on instagram suggested I try the Ultra Satin Lip liquid lipsticks so I bought a couple.
I have the shades Frick 'n' Frack and Echo Park.
Frick 'n' Frack is a dark, brick red sort of colour; quite nineties.
Echo Park is a pinky nude shade.
These are much more comfortable to wear than the Ultra Matte ones as they're not as drying.
The formula is really nice and very pigmented. The doe-foot applicator is very precise which is good. The longevity of these is also brilliant, hardly had to retouch them at all throughout the day.

Overall very pleased with all my purchases!
Have you tried any of the these items?
I'd love to hear your thoughts on them!

Thanks for reading and I'll be back next Sunday with May's Glossybox.

Abi xxx

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Make Up Brush Starter Kit

8/5/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday.
Did you see last week's post reviewing the Shaaanxo Palette (here)?
I was also nominated for the Liebster Award! You can read more about that here.
Today I'll be showing you what you need for a starter make up brush kit.
I have loads of make up brushes because I have no self control, but these are the ones that I think are most important.
Obviously you don't need to get the same ones as me, these are just ideas.
A lot of my brushes are from Real Techniques because a) I think Real Techniques are amazing brushes and b) a lot of them came from the Brushes and Train Case gift set that I got for Christmas (here).

Face Brushes

Here we have the:
*Powder Brush
*Blush/Contour Brush
*Foundation Brush
*Setting Brush

All you really need for your base is a brush to blend out your foundation/concealer, a big powder brush to set your whole face, a setting brush to set smaller areas like under your eyes, and a blush/contour brush to add a bit of colour to your face.

I bought the powder brush from Wilko for around £4.
The blush/contour brush is from Luxie which I received in my Glossybox (here). Sadly, the shipping to the UK is so expensive, otherwise I would love to buy more!
The foundation brush is the Expert Face Brush from Real Techniques.
The Setting Brush is also from Real Techniques.

Eye Brushes

Next we've got the:
*Brow Spooli
*Eyeshadow Brush
*Eyeshadow Blender Brush
* Eyeliner Brush

An eyebrow spooli is a necessity even if you don't put any product through your brows; it's just a good idea to give them a brush through and tame the hairs.
An eyeshadow brush and a blender brush come hand in hand as you don't want any harsh lines.
A liner brush is important even if you don't wear gel eyeliner (but I recommend you try it because it's the blackest, longest lasting eyeliner formula I've ever used) because you could always use it to soften pencil liner or to fill in your brows.

The spooli came from a huge set of brushes that I bought from Amazon ages ago for around £10 .
The eyeshadow brush and the blender brush both came from the Real Techniques gift set I mentioned earlier.
The eyeliner brush is quite old (ew) because it came with the orginal Maybelline Gel Eyeliner (which I can't believe they stopped doing because I LOVED it and the new one is just not the same and the brush is now rubbish!)

Here's a little photo chart of all the basic essential brushes you need!

These are a few brands that I've used that I think do great brushes and are quite reasonably priced:

*Real Techniques
*E.L.F
*Revlon
*Make Up Revolution

Have I missed any key brushes? I tried to keep it as basic as possible so you just have the necessities to start with and then you can expand your collection (and become a brush obsessive like me!).

Leave me a comment from your lovely brain!

Thanks for reading and I'll speak to you next Sunday.

Abi xxx

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The Liebster Award

2/5/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Bank Holiday!
A sneaky surprise blog post today.
The lovely Shalane from DragonFlies & DreamCatchers (here) nominated me for the 'Liebster Award'.

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Now if you don't know what the Liebster award is (I'd heard of it but wasn't sure what it was), here's a little info for you:

"The Liebster Award 2016 is an award that exists only on the internet, and is given to bloggers by other bloggers. Liebster in German means sweetest, kindest, beloved, etc." source

Basically its a way to give smaller bloggers some exposure (for which I am very grateful!).
The blogger is nominated by another blogger to answer a few questions about themselves that the nominator has chosen and then once you've answered the questions, you create your own questions for your nominees.

Here are my responses:

Favourite Vlogger At The Moment:
I don't really keep up with vloggers anymore, mainly because I don't have time but I do watch a lot of beauty gurus and my number one at the moment has to be Desi Perkins. I am OBSESSED. She is gorgeous and insanely talented, so I have been loving her make up tutorials lately. Go check her out (here)

Best Blogging Advice Ever Received:
This isn't really blogging advice but it is blog photography advice, Paula from Thirteen Thoughts (here) always stresses how important a light reflector is and so I bought one (for less than £10) on Amazon and I don't know how I ever got on without one. It has HUGELY improved my blog photos and the overall look of my posts.
Another helpful piece of advice that I received is to plan and do things in advance; I always take my blog photos in advance as getting the right lighting is tricky. Then when I'm ready to write the blog post, I have everything ready to go and I'm not trying to do everything at once. It just takes the pressure off a bit.

Your Ultimate Blog Goal:
I would absolutely LOVE to one day blog professionally and really make something of this blog.
I'd love to have a bigger following and create a little community.
To work with a brand like Maybelline or something would also be incredible.

Favourite Beauty Brand:
Ooh such a difficult question! I think I'd have to say Maybelline as I think they make the best mascaras and I've been using their gel eyeliner for around 6 years. I love Maybelline to bits.

Where Do You Get Ideas For Your Blog Posts?
Lots of places, sometimes I get ideas from other bloggers (but never copy), sometimes I google starting points and it inspires me. Usually I've bought a new beauty product or tool and want to post a review of it.

Ultimate Favourite Dessert:
Basically anything chocolate - chocolate cake, chocolate brownie, you name it!
I'm also a huge fan of sorbet, particularly strawberry or raspberry.
I find sorbet less sickly so I usually pick sorbet if we've gone out to eat!

If money was no option, which 3 beauty products would you buy right now?
- The Tarte Cosmetics 'Tarteist Clay Liner'
- The Too Faced 'Chocolate Bar Palette'
- Basically anything from Mac - I was given a voucher for Christmas so I'm planning on spending that on the Studio Fix foundation.

You are writing your memoirs. Show us the first paragraph of the first chapter.
Oh wow! Don't even know where to start with this so I'm just going to skip over it! (sowwy)

Name 5 People (Dead or Alive) That You'd Invite To Dinner:
- First person I'd invite in a heartbeat would be my nan. She passed away when I was 9 so I would absolutely love to see her again and have her for dinner! It'd be wonderful.
- Taylor Swift as I love her to bits
- Desi Perkins for obvious reasons
- Chrisspy (from ChrisspyMakeup on youtube) another of my favourite make up gurus!
- Louise Pentland (and Darcy) from Sprinkle Of Glitter as I think she is wonderful and Darcy is too cute. (Technically two people but Darcy is only little)

What Is Your Most Prized Possession?
I have some rings that belonged to my nan that I wear everyday which are very important to me. I also love my iPhone and iPad too. I'm a very lucky girl when it comes to possessions!

Those are the answers to the questions I was given.

Here are the Rules:
* Thank the blogger that nominated you through your blog or social media
* Answer the questions by the blog that nominated you
* Nominate 5-11 other bloggers (with under 1,000 followers on Instagram)
* Create 11 new questions for the nominees to answer
* Notify all nominees via social media

I nominate:
- Essie from   Essie Loves It
- Sarah from Absolutely Sarah
- Shannon from Simply Shannon
- Abbey from    LittleBeautyBlogXO
- Georgiana from Georgiana's Beauty Box

Here are your Questions ladies:
1. Top 3 make up products (eg lipstick, eyeshadow etc)
2. What inspired you to start blogging?
3. Favourite instagram account
4. Worst make up mistake
5. Top place you'd like to travel to
6. Favourite lip colour to wear
7. What is your favourite blog post that you have written?
8. First beauty product you ever bought/used
9. Favourite online shop
10. What's your go-to fancy dress outfit?
11. What have you learned from blogging?

No pressure ladies if you don't want to answer.
Your blogs are fab and I think more people should know about them!

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

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Shaaanxo Palette | Review

1/5/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see last week's post about the April Glossybox? (Here)
Today's post is all about the Shaaanxo Palette that was created by Shannon Harris (Shaaanxo on Youtube) in collaboration with BH Cosmetics.
It's an 18 colour eyeshadow and lip colour palette and it's just lovely!
As I signed up to the mailer, I got early access to the pre-order which also made it slightly cheaper.
I got the email and went straight to the link to pre-order it and it was $14.50 (about £9.92) and then the shipping on top of that which was only about a £5 which I was thrilled with because usually American shipping is horendous!
I think the price is so good for 9 eyeshadows and 9 lip colours.

First, let's talk about the beautiful packaging! I love the pale pink with the white bubbles and the shiny silver font just adds to the elegance.
I also love that the eyshadows are on one side and the lip colours are on the other so you haven't got to worry about getting eyeshadow in the lippies! Both sides have a mirror too which is handy.
The palette contains the nine eyeshadows that vary from everyday neutrals to bold evening shades and nine lip colours that vary from nudes, pinks and reds and there's even a purple shade too! Definitely enough colours to suit everyone.

Eyeshadows

The shadows are really lovely; they're a powder to cream consistency and blend really well.
The pigmentation is really good but I'm struggling to get the impact onto my eyelids but I think that's more down to my rubbish primer and lack of appropriate eyeshadow brushes, so I'm going to have a play around and see what works for me.
The variety of shades is great, the lightest shade (that you basically can't see in the swatch) is a lovely highlighter for the inner eyes and brow bone. The next two shades on the top row and the middle shade on the middle row are very wearable shimmers.
You then have the yellow and brick red shades (middle row) which can be used as transition colours.
Lastly you have the bottom 3 shades which are duo-chrome, meaning that depending on where you look at it, it can look two different colours in the light. I don't have any duo-chrome shades so I'm excited to try these.

Lip Colours

These are a lovely sticky, balmy consitency. Not a sticky feel on the lips though.
I can't get the impact onto my lips, but again I think it'll just be a case of playing around with different lip brushes and maybe using a lipliner as a base.
Otherwise these give a beautiful wash of colour which will be perfect for a fresh look for summer.
I love the variety of shades as you can go from day to night or subtle to dramatic.
They go great with the eyeshadows too.
My only bug bear with the lippies is that it'd be difficult to touch up during the day as I won't be taking the palette with me everywhere! Great for travel though.

A fab palette for the money! Such a reasonable price.
Plus I love Shannon so I wanted to support her.
What do you think of the Shaaanxo Palette?
Do you have any tips on how to get more impact from the shadows or lip colours?
Leave a comment from your lovely brain!

Thanks for reading and I'll speak to you next Sunday.

Abi xxx

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What's In My Glossybox | April 2016

24/4/2016

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Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see my Freedom Makeup Haul last week? (HERE).
This is my third Glossybox that I've received (Starter box) (March box)
I wasn't as thrilled with this one to be honest, but then not every box can be spot on!
I did get a couple of items that I am loving, though.

Essence Mosaic Compact Powder

A nice compact powder, mattifies the skin well and adds a touch of coverage and colour. I don't like how much glitter there is though - I'm not trying to be Edward Cullen.
It looks nice swept over the cheekbones and nose to add a bit of a shimmer.
Full size is only £3.

The Body Shop Oils of Life Facial Oil

I'm a little bit in love with this one! I love the little pipette too.
At first I was a bit reluctant to use it as I've never used a facial oil before and it frightened me a bit, so I read up on how to use it (I know, what sort of beauty blogger am I?) and have been loving it.
It claims to be an 'intensely revitalising facial oil' and I agree with that statement.
Once I've taken my make up off, I dab this along my T-Zone and the rest of my face using my finger tips, and then sometimes pat my moisturiser over the top to lock in the moisture while I sleep.
I wake up with healthier looking, hydrated skin.
The full size is £28 so I'm not sure I would pay that but I love this little tester and it is a great facial oil.

Leighton Denny Miracle Mist

I was a bit sceptical of this one too as I already have lots of nail drying sprays and this doesn't really scream 'beauty' at me, but I used it and loved it.
It actually did dry my nails in about 2 minutes, and I am talking dry dry not touch dry.
I also love that it doesn't have a chemical smell that sucks all the oxygen from the room like some others do. It really is a great nail drying spray.
Full size is £12, a bit pricey but it is worth the money.

STYLondon Temporary 'Henna' Tattoos

Now this was the dud item in the box - this is not beauty to me.
I haven't worn temporary tattoos since I was about 12 and don't intend to again.
I haven't tried them so I can't tell you anything about them (sorry !).
These will be going in my nail art draw in case I ever feel inspired to use them on my nails.
Full size is £5.99.

Studio 10 Brow Lift Perfecting Liner

Essence Mosaic Compact Powder / Studio 10 Eyebrow Pencil and Highlighter

This is a lovely eyebrow pencil, it's a really hard consistency so you can create a really natural brow look and create tiny fine lines to resemble hairs. It's double ended so you have the defining pencil on one end and the highlighter pencil on the other. Personally I would have preferred a spooli as opposed to a highlighter pencil, purely because I just don't get on with highlighter pencils.
It's a tiny bit warm toned for me but I'll definitely be using it again.
Full size is £22.

So not my favourite Glossybox but I got a couple of goodies out of it!
What did you think of the April Glossybox?
I'd love to hear your thoughts so leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and I'll be back next week.

Abi xxx

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Freedom Makeup Haul

17/4/2016

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Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday!
I hope you enjoyed last week's post 'The 5 Product Face' (here), it's so difficult to narrow it down.
As you may know, I made a big ol' Freedom Makeup order the other week, so today I'll be showing you what I bought and what I think of it.

Freedom Makeup is SUPER affordable, is a sister brand to Make Up Revolution and doesn't test on animals.
Here's the run down of what I bought:
- Pro 12 Audacious 3 eyeshadow palette, £4
- Mono Eyshadows in Glided 217 and Gilded 218, 75p each
- Pro Studio Priming Water, £6
- Blush Professional Pro Blush 3 in 'True Loved', £1
- Pro Lipstick Pink 103 in 'Pink Lust', 75p
- Makeup Artist Pro Favourites Collection (5 lipstick set) £3.50

Freedom Makeup Pro 12 Audacious 3 | abibailey.co.uk

Freedom Makeup Pro 12 Audacious 3 swatches | abibailey.co.uk

Mono Eyeshadow in Glided 217 (left) and Gilded 218 (right)

Eyeshadows

The eyeshadows swatch really nicely, but when applying them with a brush they're not overly pigmented.
They are glittery as opposed to shimmery,
They blend well,
They don't crease.

They're not fantastic but when you're getting 12 eyeshadows for £3.50, what can you expect?

Verdict: Probably wouldn't buy again.

Blush Professional Pro Blush 3 'True Loved' | abibailey.co.uk

Priming Water

I only have good things to say about these two items!
I was a bit sceptical about the priming water as I thought 'how is vitamin water going to make a difference?' but oh man was I wrong.
It is packed with multi vitamins which is supposed to hydrate the skin for hours, boost radiance and revitalise your complexion.
I spray it on top of my usual primer as a boost and it makes my foundation apply so much nicer! It stops it from looking cakey and it makes me look less shiny throughout the day.
It's also stopped my make up from breaking up on my nose.
Plus who doesn't want revitalised skin?

Verdict: Absolute must have!

Blush

The blush gives a subtle pink 'flushed' look to the skin, it looks quite natural which is nice.
It blends really well and didn't go patchy.
It isn't the most pigmented but at least that way you can build up the intensity.

Verdict: Lovely blush, especially for £1

Freedom Makeup Pro Lipstick 'Pink 103 Pink Lust' | abibailey.co.uk

Freedom Makeup Makeup Artist Pro Favourites Collection | abibailey.co.uk

Freedom Makeup Makeup Artist Pro Favourites Collection swatches | abibailey.co.uk

(Left to Right) Pink Lust, Untouched, Candy Sweet, Expression, True Power, Dusk Till Dawn

Lipsticks

The lipsticks in this 5 set are the 'favourite' picks from each of the other available 5 sets:
Untouched is from Bare (111)
Candy Sweet is from Pink (102)
Expression is from Red (108)
True Power is from Now (120)
Dusk Till Dawn is from Vamp Noire

They're very smooth,
Not overly pigmented but give a nice wash of colour,
Didn't bleed,
Absorbs quite quickly, so needs topping up often.

Verdict: Probably wouldn't buy again, but it was nice to try new shades.
If you like a wash of colour as opposed to opaque colour, you'll like these.

Over all not a bad little spending spree!
Absolutely love the priming water and the blush is great too.
Nothing was 'bad' but the eyeshadows could be better, even at the cheap price they are, I would expect more from them.

Have you bought anything from Freedom?
What are your thoughts?
Leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and I'll speak to you next Sunday.
Next week's post is 'What's In My Glossybox? April 2016'
So look out for that (or follow me on Bloglovin' so you don't miss it)

Abi xxx

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The 5 Product Face

10/4/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see last week's post about the TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Reverse System (here)?
Today I thought I'd do the '5 Product Face' tag as I thought it'd be a challenge as I am not a minimal make up kinda gal.
The idea is pretty self explanatory; if you could only pick 5 products to wear, what would you pick and why?

The 5 products I chose, and can be considered my 'ryde or die' products, are:

- L'Oreal Infallible 24-H Matte foundation (here) in '12 Natural Rose'
- Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara in 'Very Black'
Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil in 'Black/Brown'
- Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in 'Revlon Red'
- Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in 'Black'

Considering I wear 12 make up products a day, narrowing it down to just 5 essentials was quite difficult but I figured I could look quite put together with the items I chose.

I could easily survive without concealer, as my foundation gives a lot of good coverage and it dries matte so I could skip powder too.
I would miss my blush but I could get by without it!

There is no way in hell I'm leaving the house without my eyebrows so my eyebrow pencil is a non-negotiable must have.

I would really miss my eyeshadows and eyeshadow crayons but just eyeliner and mascara would give a nice classic look so I could get by without them, although it pains me just to think about it!

I need lipstick in my life and I pretty much always wear Revon Red. Paired with a classic winged liner look and lashings of mascara I think it would add to the classic 1940's look.

Maybe one day I will actually do the look!

I'd love to hear what your 5 Product Face would consist of so please leave me some comments!
If you've done the tag please link me to it as I'd love to give it a read.

As always thanks for reading and I will speak to you next Sunday.
My Freedom Make Up order arrived the other day so I'm hoping to blog about that next!

Abi xxx

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TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Reverse System

3/4/2016

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Hello Everyone!
Happy Sunday!
Did you see last week's post reviewing Colourpop's Ultra Matte Lip liquid lipsticks? (here)
Today we'll be talking hair care as opposed to make up, but don't worry! Make up will be back here soon as I made a huge Freedom Make Up order and I'm dying for that to arrive so I can use it and review it here. Keep your eyes peeled.
Today's post is about the TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Reverse System.

TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Collection | abibailey.co.uk

I'm a big fan of TRESemmé and tend to be drawn to them when looking for new hair care products.
This collection is different to normal as you use them in the reverse order - i.e. you condition first and then shampoo.
Doing it in this order is supposed to stop your hair from being weighed down.
Reversing your hair washing routine has become quite popular recently, along with using just conditioner between washes to help boost your hair's volume and general health.
Washing your hair too often (like every day) is actually quite damaging to your hair and scalp's natural oils.
This collection has been out for a few weeks now, but when it was new, these were about £2 something each (Regular price is £5) so how could I say no? I'm always trying to give my hair a boost anyway and for that price you can't complain!
They're currently on a 'better than half price!' deal at Superdrug at the moment so hop to it!

The Boots website says that the TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Pre-Wash Conditioner:

- Delivers 2 x volume, 2 x smoothnes
- Formulated with Fleximax Volumizers and Fibre Polishing Actives the formula preps hair for voluminous bounce and binds to the cuticle to leave hair smooth and polished, even after you shampoo
- Hair is left beautifully voluminised and touchably soft

The conditioner is really nice; it absorbs quickly and rinses out well and it leaves your hair feeling cared for even before you've shampooed and the added bonus of the pump is great as you don't pump out too much product.
My hair is quite long and thick so I use around 5 pumps, rub it between my palms and smooth through the lengths and tips. I leave it on for a minute and then rinse it out.

Again, on the Boots website it says the TRESemmé Beauty-Full Volume Shampoo is:

Formulated with fleximax volumisers, the shampoo helps control static, infusing your hair with volume and leaving it perfectly prepped for styling. Volume really can feel as good as it looks.

The shampoo is great; it foams up nicely and rinses out well, leaving your hair feeling clean, refreshed, nourished and smooth.
What more could you want?
I put a hearty squidge into my palm, rub my hands together and then massage it into my roots and through the lengths.
I then rinse it out and give my hair a blast with cold water to help close the hair follicles and keep my hair looking smooth and shiny.

I think this is the game changer though!
It's a 'Hair Maximiser' and it does just that.
I squeeze out a small amount about the size of a £1 coin (squeezing from the centre of the tube - not sure why it's so important but it is) into my palm and distribute between my hands applying it to damp hair from root to tip, focussing on the lengths and tips.
Give it a minute to settle in then give it a good old blow dry, for added volume, I blow dry my hair upside down.
Voila! Smooth, bouncy hair.

I really like this system and think it is certainly worth the money.
If you didn't want to buy all three I would suggest you try the Hair Maximiser as I think that's what does the most work and has the greatest effect- it really helps boost my limp hair.

Thanks for reading and I'll speak to you next Sunday!

Abi xxx

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Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip | Beeper and Solow

27/3/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Easter!
Happy Sunday if you don't celebrate!
Last week I talked about one of my favourite make up products: Mascara. The Covergirl Full Lash Bloom Mascara to be specific (here), today I'll be talking about another of my favourites: Lip products.
In particular, these gorgeous liquid lipsticks from Colourpop.
Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip in the shades Beeper and Solow.

Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip in Beeper and Solow | abibailey.co.uk

I think I saw Shaaanxo (she's a youtuber, she's fab) do a lip swatch video of these and they really caught my eye. 'Beeper' is also one of those products that had been in the notes in my phone for months so I thought it was about time I got round to buying it.

Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip in Solow | abibailey.co.uk

The packaging alone is gorgeous, I love the holographic print on the 'Ultra Matte Lip'.
They come as a twist off lid with a doe-foot applicator. The applicator is a nice size and is very soft so it absorbs enough pigmented product to cover your lips without having to dip back into the tube every 30 seconds. The little applicator means you can get a precise application, especially around the cupid's bow.

Beeper

I love Beeper so much. I was a bit taken aback when it arrived as I had ordered it knowing I liked it months ago and didn't do any follow up research before I ordered it, so when I realised it is a reddish brown colour I was a bit uncertain as to whether I would actually wear it.
I wore it out to dinner the other night and I was so thrilled! I love the colour, I didn't know if it would be too out there for me as I usually live in red or pink lipstick but this nude chocolately colour is definitely for me.

- The consistency is lovely- really smooth.
- The pigmentation is incredible.
- The longevity is really good, I only had to touch it up slightly after eating an oily pizza. (oils will break down the formula).
- It didn't go patchy after reapplying .
- Feels really comfortable on the lips, not too drying.

Solow

I was so pleased with Beeper that I thought I'd order more of a pinky nude colour as I'm trying to wear less bright lip colours, to mix things up a bit.
I ordered both colours from Amazon for around £16 each, from different distributors but I am really disappointed with Solow as the quality is just not there. I don't know whether I'm the exception and just got one from a bad batch, or what.

- It applies nicely but dries terribly, it's too drying to the point where it looks cakey and flakey on my lips.
- The pigmentation is nice
- I can't comment on the longevity because I haven't worn it for very long because it just shows up every imperfection and line on my lips.
- Doesn't feel comfortable on the lips.

They're like polar opposites!
Have you had any issues with Solow or did I just get a dud one?
I love the colour so I might just order another one from a different distributor.

I am delighted with Beeper though and plan to buy more Colourpop Cosmetics in the future.

Leave me a comment from your lovely brain!

Thanks for reading and I shall speak to you soon,

Abi xxx

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Covergirl Full Lash Bloom Mascara

20/3/2016

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Hello everyone!
Happy Sunday.
Did you see my March Glossybox post last week? (here)
A huge thank you to Glossybox for all the support! I've had the biggest smile on my face all week!
Today I'll be talking about the Covergirl Full Lash Bloom Mascara.

Covergirl Full Lash Bloom Mascara | abibailey.co.uk

If you know anything about me, you'll know that mascaras and lipsticks are my favourite make up products. I've tested just about every mascara except for this one.
The Full Lash Bloom Mascara has been in my notes in my phone for months since Lauren Curtis raved about it ages ago (at least I think it was this one, awks if not) and had been meaning to buy it and try it. Now I have!

I'm wearing loads of coats of the Full Lash Bloom Mascara in these photos.

It gives your lashes lots of length

I bought it on Amazon for £13.91. I don't think any shops in the UK stock Covergirl and I was making an Amazon order anyway (I have no self control when it comes to online shopping) so I just added it to my order as it was about time I tried it out.

The Covergirl Full Lash Bloom by Lashblast Mascara claims that:
"the Full Lash Bloom brush, with short and long bristles, creates volume from root to tip and combs and coats lashes evenly for full separated volume"

On the website it says that:
"With Full Lash Bloom Mascara, get exceptional full lashes that are soft - even to the touch. With our new petal-shaped brush and mousse formula with natural beeswax, lashes are never stiff or brittle. Perfect for everyday wear."

Pros

- The unique brush design ensures that it separates and defines each lash.
- It works especially well on the bottom lashes.
- It works wonderfully as a base mascara and 'primes' my lashes. I then load up my lashes with Maybelline's Lash Sensational; this combo is a match made in make up heaven!
- It doesn't flake off.
- It's a nice inky black colour.
- It's very buildable.

Cons

- It doesn't volumise my lashes at all.
- It has a bit of a chemical scent to it which might be off putting, although it doesn't bother me too much.
- I'm not a fan of the mousse formula; it prevents the brush from picking up lots of product.

Full Lash Bloom is a fab mascara and if you like the natural lash look then I don't think you'd be disappointed.
I'm more of a 'wear as much mascara as physically possible' kinda gal.

Covergirl have a lot of mascaras on their site so I might need to pick up some more in the future, are there any you recommend?

Leave me a comment!

Thanks for reading and I shall speak to you soon.

Abi xxx

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