Quick Note From Us

Hello! 

To anyone reading this; due to massive amounts of revision (and a new found Game of Thrones addiction) we are unable to post throughout the week. We plan to post on the weekends when we can but we have around 19/20 exams in the next few months. They start on the 7th and it's a stressful time haha. 

We love this blog and appreciate any views it gets. I hope you don't mind and continue to enjoy and share our posts! 

 Lots of love as always 

Toodle-oo

Isabelle and Izzy

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Barry M Reviews

Many of us know and love the glorious brand that has graced the shelves for many years. They have a wide range of products to suit all types of tastes and styles. I fear I have only dipped my toe into the pool of Barry M.

I know I'm slightly exaggerating as there are of course superior brands but then you do pay the superior price.

For a few pounds a pop I feel you can't go wrong with completing your summer look with a Barry M nail polish or lipstick. I don't have a single complaint about their products and would highly recommend them. A few of their products are definitely going in my summer ESSENTIALS.

 

I shall begin with Nail Polish. There are so many that I have bookmarked from their website that I am super excited to try as soon as I can get my hands on them!

The first set is from their Gelly-Hi Shine. I bought these on a day out with Isabelle and we were both very happy with them. They are definitely more durable than most varnishes I have tried however I did need to reapply on small chips after 3 or 4 days-this could be because we are on full revision mode so chipping is a bit more common.

I have 4 of these at the moment in a dark purple 'PLUM 325' ; in a nice bright orange 'PAPAYA 343' ;also in a pastel blue 'BLUEBERRY 338' ; then lastly in a nude colour 'LYCHEE 349' this is by far my favourite it goes with everything and is just so easy to wear. They were around £3 or £4 but I can't quite remember but for the quality you get either way is a total bargin.

 

 The other two I have is just from the original Nail Paint collection. These are very good. They were about £2.99 which is amazing. Just like the Hi Shine they are of a very high standard. I would recommend a base coat with these just to give them a little boost. I would definitely call these a summer must as they are little bottles so perfect for travelling or for a touch-up down the beach if needs be. I got a fairly bright pink 'STRAWBERRY 309' but it does come out a lot more neutral. I do like this as it is perfect as a base for some 'nail arty' things but also with a Matte Top Coat to finish them off. I also got a white as I have seen this around a lot and hadn't yet joined the hype. I think this will be nice in the summer when I've got a bit of a tan going to really make it stand out. Like the pink it is perfect as a base for any cute summer patters. It is 'MATT WHITE 66'. This is a really nice matte colour. I might try it with a glossy top coat to give it a bit of variation but so far so good.

I'm really excited to try their new Silk Nail Effects Nail Paint they have lovely pearly colours. You can check them out and let us know what you think? http://www.barrym.com/products/nails/effects/silk-nail-paint.html

 

Of course the last 2 things are lipstick. My favourite things in the world.

One of these I saw in a video by Carrie Fletcher (ItsWayPastMyBedtime) and I had to try it. Isabelle will tell you how OBSESSED I have become with this lipstick. Initially it is green 'TMLP'. I know-I know. I love to whip that out and watch peoples reactions as they think I'm actually going to give myself green lips. I mean that would be a step too far don't you think? Anyway...It actually changes depending on your PH balance. It only differentiates from person to person it wont be a totally different colour each time you use it. Isabelle glories in telling me each time how much it HASN'T changed(Isn't she funny). There, obviously, isn't a dramatic change between each person but it truly is a lovely colour. It is a deep pink colour and its so cute. I have to say it is THE most long lasting lipstick I have ever had(they both are) and it isn't even in their specification. I have found myself forgetting to take it off and then looking in the mirror the next morning AFTER a shower and it still have bits their. It may not be much but enough.

 The next one is a dark red with pink-y undertones. It is lovely. It is more wintery but I'll find a way to make it work through spring and summer. There is not much to say about it since I wittered away so much about the other one. Again I am very impressed and will definitely buy from their range again. I think the lipsticks were around £3.99? Something like that but that is seriously good value for money!

I hope you liked this post. If you have any suggestions let us know and don't forget to follow us to be updated on when we next post and share our posts around if you enjoyed them.

Lots of Love as always

Toodle-oo

Izzy

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my Simple skincare routine

Last weekend I went on a skincare haul and picked up a few things from Simple. So this past week while I have been trying out these products i have developed into a routine which I thought I would share. I am unsure of prices as the receipt is long gone and I have the memory of a fish but I think it is all around £3.99.

Every night I begin by using my cleansing facial wipes. I just use these on my eye make up. These are a life saver as I find it hard to find face wipes don't don't give me an allergic reactoon. I don't know what it is in face wipes that makes me go red faced and puffy but so far only simple face wipes and some of Johnsons face wipes do me good. So if you have sensitive skin I highly recommend it.

I then use my purifying cleansing lotion. I squeeze a generous amount onto a cotton pad and use up and out light sweeping movements over my face. Don't pull downwards as it stretches the skin, meaning you'll suffer when you're older! This takes off the majority of my face make up.

Then i close my pours with with my soothing facial toner. I once again pour a good amount over a cotten pad (even though it says to use cotten wool). I repeat by just doing soft sweeps over my face and neck. 

I finish off with my hydrating light moisturiser. I squeeze it onto my finger and place a dot in the centre of my cheeks, chin, nose and forehead before smoothing it out. Once again, don't press to hard or downwards. I also use this in the morning after washing my face. 

I did also buy the deep cleansing face mask but haven't yet used it. I am excited to though as it is supposed to remove deep dirt and eliminate dead cells, which should hopefuly leave me spot free after a few uses. I will review it after I have used it. 

I absolutely love Simple and definitely recommend it. I have really sensitive skin and a lot of products I have tried in the past haven't reacted well with my face. Simple is designed for sensitive skin so nothing I have ever used from then has reacted badly with my skin. 

Isabelle

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A Look At MUA

Hello Again,

I have to say that I am classically English and I cannot help but love a good bargin. What I don't like are things that are cheap; and by cheap I mean bad quality products. Its the old "You get what you pay for" thing.

 I have to say this did make me quite apprehensive about trying the newest brand addition in Superdrug (although its not that new anymore). MUA ~Makeup Academy has a large range of different beauty products. I have to say I have only dipped into the huge variety and do recommend you go and find out what works best for you. As with every brand things are different for everyone and there are things I may not recommend.

HOWEVER, for the price you are paying you really can't go wrong.

Enjoy...

First of all the first thing I ever bought from them. A lipstick. It was only like £1.00 and I used it everyday. I was a slightly rosy neutral pink. I WISH I could tell you what it was called but I've had it so long I can't even read it. It was from the original kind-of collection.

It was quite pigmented and I would 100% recommend them to anyone wanting to start their collection. However I may not buy them again. Personally, I prefer to spend a little more and have more pigmented and more moisturising products. I did find that, as I am prone to chapped lips, it did begin to dry them out.

I also have a neutral eye shadow palette. It has a very nice range of very pigmented colours. They are perfect for a shimmery Smokey look for a night out. However something that is missing is more understated colours. They do other palettes with matte eye shadows that I may pick up in the next few weeks, as I have been needing a natural palette. I been drooling over the Urban Decay Basics palette but for the moment they are just too much money. I may splash out on one for my end of school Prom but not for the minute. if this does happen I won't just write a post I will probably create a freaking essay. Anyway...for £4.oo this product is very good and the colours really are very pigmented. (excuse the state of the lid. On a particularly uncomfortable plane journey the lid fell off and a liquid eyeliner spilt everywhere...yay). Oh, also, for 12 eye shadows that is a very good price anyway!

Next thing is mascaras, I have 3 that I have tried from MUA.

First of all is the Waterproof Mascara. I have to say I was exceedingly disappointed with this and would not recommend it. I understand that for £1.00 you can't have high expectations but before I had been very impressed with the quality of the products.

My first and very predominant problem with it is that it isn't waterproof. Like; at all. Now...call me picky but for me a waterproof mascara really does need to stop my mascara coming off in water since that was the whole reason for buying it in the first place.

But you know; maybe that's just me.

My second problem with it is that it didn't work. It really did nothing. I wear mascara to open up my eyes and make me look well...not dead. It just made my eyelashes look wet and it was really uncomfortable as it just felt as if they were in front of my eyes. I don't know I just would not recommend it at all.

The second mascara is the 'Extreme Curl' mascara. I was reasonably impressed with this. I think it was around £2.00 or £3.00 which for a mascara is insanely good. I didn't feel as though my eyelashes were particularly curled but they definitely were much more defined. I wouldn't buy it again for me but would definitely recommended it for starting up.

Lastly is the MUA MEGA Volume Mascara. I have bought this 3 or 4 times and I still love it. I am going to branch out and try another mascara in the next few weeks but I will always keep one of these in my 'extra' bag. It has the same effect as the Maybelline Colossal Volume for a fraction of the price. I think it is around £2.00; honestly when you are next at your loca Superdrug get yourself one of these in Ultra black or whatever their version is. You will not regret it. I still can't get over the quality of it for the amount I have paid.

The last thing is a Bronzer.

I have never really used bronzer before so I thought I would pick up a simple one to get the hang of it. Although I would probably get a different one when I finish it but it is nothing to do with the quality of the product. It is purely to branch out and to try more things. The Mosaic bronzer was probably around £4.00 and has lasted me a good few months as I think I got it around December. It does exactly what I need and lasts nicely throughout the day. it is very pigmented but not in any way over powering. I would definitely recommend this to someone if they were like me and wanted to expand their makeup collection.   ( I know this is dirty too but lets just say its well loved).

I know its a fairly short one this week (and may or may not be a day late) but I hope you enjoyed it!

Let us know what your favourite brand is, whether it is high-street or designer.

Toodle-oo

Izzy

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