This is what I got:
1) Barry M Dazzle Dusts in Bronze and Tan
2) YSL faux cils mascara
3) Bobbi Brown creamy concealor in porcelain
4) MAC Eyeshadows in Plum Dressing and Wintersky
5) Dame Edna highlight powder in What a Dame
I've heard nothing but good things about YSL faux cils. I have only used this a few times. It separates my lashes but im not sure if it lengthens them. Im still on the lookout for the mascara that really does give the false lash effect however i'm very tempted to shell out the money and try Lilash.
The highlight powder from the Dame Edna collection was a big disappointment. The only good thing is has going for it is the packaging and even that isn't the best (the red spectacles is indeed a sticker). The powder is described as a "pale clean orangey peach" with a shimmery top layer. After a few swipes this top coat is gone leaving nothing more than a beauty powder which matches my skintone. Waste of £18? In my opinion yes!
For my under eye concealer I had been using MAC's select cover up which left my skin looking drier than usual and emphasised any lines that I have. So far the creamy concealer from Bobbi Brown seems like a good investment (£22.50 RRP). It brightens up my eye area and is almost moisturising. With select cover up I really had to work at blending it in especially at the inner corners of my eyes but with a few pats of the BB and it melts onto the skin leaving an even finish which can then be set with the powder it comes with.
I had initially passed on the Chill collection but after reading a post from the Yummy Mummy I rushed out to pick up Wintersky E/S along with Plum Dressing E/S. Wintersky is a lovely frosty pale pink which I use on the inner corners of my eyes to open them open as I have very hooded lids. I think I might try this as a cheek highlight as well.
This is my interpretation of the look she did using these colours:
These are the swatches up the eyeshadows and dazzle dusts...
From left to right we have wintersky, plum dressing, tan and bronze.Happy new year everyone! Hope you all have a wonderful 2009.
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Great look on you, glad my posts are useful! Did you get Wintersky in palette form? I asked for it but the MA told me they didn't do it :(
ReplyDeleteP.S Did you know about the shimmer wearing off the highlighter before you bought it? I did and I still purchased...sucked in!x
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear Bobbi Brown creamy concealer is working for you, I bought it in the run up to my wedding and just couldn't get it to spread at all, too thick for me :(
ReplyDeleteWintersky is lush, I don't know why I put it back. I thought the Chill collection was great.
@Holly I depotted Wintersky and Plum Dressing note the scissor marks in Plum dressing, bit of a depotting disaster lol. I wasn't aware Dame Edna was out until I was in MAC so knew nothing of what to expect from the powder. Its now at the back of my drawer in its box
ReplyDelete@dressjunkie I use very little of the concealer and just spread it around. I've order icescape lipglass from Chill aswell as a few other things so i'm waiting for those to arrive. Can't believe I wasn't going to buy anything from it
ReplyDeleteI was going to get the highlight powder (mostly for the packaging) But i'll give it a miss, Theres been so many bad reviews about it!:(
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Hi Kerry, First of all, just wanted to say thanks so so much for subscribing. Those eye colours look so pretty. I kind of passed over the chill collection in the shop, and didn't think much of the Dame Edna stuff, especially after reading the rewiews... May have to take another look at the chill collection though... YSL Faux Cils is my favorite mascara of all time, I love it. I'm currently testing a few cheaper ones to see if I can find one that compares favourably with it - currently loving Max Factor 2000 calorie... Anyway, I hope you have a lovely night xxx
ReplyDeleteI was looking forward to the Dame Edna stuff but so far I have not heard much positives about it.
ReplyDeleteThe Barry M dazzle dust's are wicked though ;)
@pixie i want to pick up more dazzle dusts but i here the 3 for 2offer is over in superdrug
ReplyDeleteHi Kerry is the Dame Edna collection in Debenhams in Belfast yet - is that where you got it? Will have to make a trip up am going to go for the eyeshadow trios and a lipglass I think. Those eye colours look great on you x
ReplyDeleteive used ysl for years and adore it but as funny as it seems it actually works to its best after a week or so of use! i find it needs the air to thicken it up a bit then it both lengthens and thickens...trust me xx
ReplyDelete@Av Debenahams had it out last saturday so i wasn't expecting it. The lipglass in Splendid looks nice.
ReplyDelete@tiffany It has an almost runny formula. Hopefully mine should start to thicken soon.
ReplyDeleteomg u have 2 of my HG products,the YSL faux cils mascara & bobbi brown creamy concealer. I'm also loving the Barry M, I have the bronze but not the tan. I have 15 in total! :) Loving ur MAC eyeshadows too, I havent got those 2 colours - looks lovely!
ReplyDelete@bubblegarm Im slowly building up my collection of both Barry M Dazzle Dusts and MAC shadows
ReplyDeletei love barry m dazzle dust. If you like browns you should try the chocolate one i think its 63 not sure :)
ReplyDelete@Olivia I have chocolate in my collection its a fave :)
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