Review: Smashbox Shapematters Palette

Last week I was lucky enough to get my hands on the Smashbox Shapematters palette! It was a star gift in Boots last week and was on offer for 38euro, in which the full price was 78euro! Can you believe that!!!

Its a palette that covers Brows, Contouring and Highlighting & Eyeshadows! basically an all in one palette! all you need extra is your foundation and concealer & some lippy!

This is my first purchase from Smashbox so I was super excited to get my hands on it!! 

My first expression was that the packaging completely sold me! matte black case with gloss black typography! Very classy in my opinion!

* Very bad lighting *

*With Flash*

*Top to bottom*

blackout

Aubergine

Sumatra

Platinum

Posh

Stripped

Champagne

Totally Nude

Vanilla

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So what do you get for your money?

Brows; The brow products are placed on the far left on the palette with the wax covered with a plastic case, which I thought was pretty genius so that the powder wouldn't ruin the wax! It then has two brow powders in Taupe & Soft brown. I used the soft brown on my outer brow and surprisingly taupe is the perfect lighter colour for my inner brow, I then groomed my brow to blend the powders and to make it look like a more natural full brow! The wax is nice and soft and holds the powder all day, and the powders are easily blended and quite creamy!

Face; I'm a total contour freak! I can not go one day without contouring, as my face is very round, I feel it gives my face some definition so I was super eager to try the contour and highlighting!! The contour is the perfect grey tone for under your cheek bone, the bronzer doesn't give an orange tone which is brilliant and warms up my face amazingly. I find the highlight doesn't actually "highlight" my skin quite as my as glow does. but I actually used it as an under eye setting powder and I found this worked perfectly, I pressed the powder under my eyes as I do tend to crease and it held my concealer very well! As for the Glow! AMAZING, loved the finish it gave my skin. Im very into the dewy look for Autumn/Winter as my skin does tend to look dry around this time of year that I wanted to make my skin look nice and fresh!

Eyes; I found after my first use of the eyeshadows, the palette got quite dusty but other than that the colour is quite pigmented and creamy! They are so easy to blend and are great at building! The first row of eyeshadows looks to me to be "base" or "all over" colours. Vanilla and Totally Nude are Matte shades and Champagne is a shimmer shade. The second row would be really nice as transition shades or lovely in the crease for a very light day look. They would also be great as an over all colour. My favourite is Stripped, its a great warm toned - off orange for transition shade! Stripped is Matte and Posh & Platinum are Shimmer. The last row in which are great for defining the crease or outer V are dark shades, great for evening makeup or just a strong eye look. Sumatra, Aubergine and Blackout are all Matte. I find these dark shades to last and to have the most pigment.

Included in the Palette is a two ended brush, brow and eyeshadow. Also a very LARGE mirror which is the perfect size to do a full face!! There is also a little packet of How To cards that you can go online and look at tutorials! Great idea for those who are unsure on how to use this palette!

Overall, Im in love with this palette, I've been using it every day. I find it so handy not having to root through my makeup to find a certain eyeshadow or my brow products. It was a great purchase and with that offer who could turn it down? 

Thanks For Reading!

Aisling xo

September Empties.

  I've decided to do Monthly Empties,

With the products I've used, if it was worth the money, did it last long etc

Here goes :)

This month I've gone through a lot of products to think about it! 

between hair products, fake tan to makeup!

The first product I've used up is Vo5 revive me daily shampoo and conditioner! I got this on offer in Asda i think it was 4 for 3£ at the time! which works out to be over 5e 

So I've been using this set for over a month and i must say i love it!

especially with my hair falling out and being dry! This has really helped along with getting my hair cut! I have another set with I'm currently using now.

I probally won't re-purchase, but I might try some other type in the brand!

I absolutely LOVE bBold tan! its one of the best I've every tried only downside is that its 18e per bottle! 

The bottle did last me a fews months! The colour is great and it has the colour when your applying so you dont miss an area or have streaks, its easy to apply (I use a tanning mitt) and the tan lasts about 5-7 days, of course longer if you look after your tan it will last a good while!!

One of the best dry shampoos, I always re-purchase Bastiste no matter what! I love all the different kinds especially the tropical for its lovely scent! 

Ive had this pressed powder for about three months, it isn't the first thing i go grab for setting my makeup (As you can tell it isn't used up) but I've hit pan and that when i usually stop using my products! Its does its job but I've had better drugstore powders! I won't be re-puchasing this powder, as I want to try out some new ones. Any suggestions?:)

Revlon photo ready airbrush effect foundation is probably my go to drugstore foundation, i find it very like Mac studio fix! It give a lovely finish and it is build able coverage! It does have a little glitter in the formula but it isn't truly noticeable, i suppose that is for the photography side of thing!

I have very short eyelashes, and I'm always trying to find a mascara to lengthen the, and to give volume. This rimmel mascara doesn't really work for me but for some reason i kept using it and picking it over other mascaras!! I will be buying another mascara as i still haven't found the one i love yet!!

As you can see Im defiantly in love with Maybelline The Eraser eye concealer!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! Can't get enough, it doesn't crease on me and covers my dark circle!! I use the colour light, but it nearly matches my foundation so it doesn't really brighten my under eye!

I used the sample size all up :( boo!! but thats okay because i still have the full size left!

Its a great primer but I'm not sure what the hype is all about! Its a good primer but I've also used good drugstore primers for half the price!!

Well thats all my empties for this month :)

What is your most used product?

Thanks for reading :)

Aisling xo

My Day to Day Mammy Makeup

When it comes to makeup, I usually go for the easy & simple look.

Something it can be done in 10 minute max, and I don't have to worry that I won't have time to get ready if I'm heading out the door in a rush!!

I usually want a simple eye, nude lip and bronzed face!! 

If I do have a little more time, I can spend more time on my eyes or add a little highlighter. But it really depends ;)

Here is what i use everyday for my makeup. Some are high end makeup, but thats mainly gifts I've gotten from family & friends!

MAC studio fix fluid - NC30
BENEFIT the Pore fessional
MAYBELLINE The Eraser Eye - Light
RIMMEL Glam'eyes professional liquid liner - black
RIMMEL Match Perection Loose powder - Transparent
SLEEK Brow kit - Dark
SLEEK Eyebrow pencil - Dark
Mineralize MAC Skinfinish - Lightscapade
BENEFIT Hoola Bronzer 
MAYBELLINE colour drama - Minimalist
CATRICE infinite shine lip gloss - Rose, Would you?

And here are the brushes I use on a day to day basic;

Real Technique Blending Sponge
Zoeva C200 Deluxe Crease brush
Zoeva 105 Luxe Highlight brush
Zoeva 127 Luxe Sheer Cheek brush
Real Techniques Blush Brush
Real Techniques Powder Brush

*Yes, Im aware that my brushes need a clean :P*

Simple Tricks I use to speed up time;
I use my bronzer as my crease eyeshadow to add dimension.
I sometimes just use concealer as foundation if my tan is fading, then bronze my face a little more than usual.
I use the "Baking" effect mostly every day. I find it makes my makeup last longer.

My eyeliner is terrible, I always rush it and its never even LOL but who has time for even eyeliner right ;)

And that is my quick & easy day to day mommy look :)

Thanks for reading
Aisling xo

MAY FAVOURITES!

Hey Guys!

So I'm going to switch it up a little & do a favourites blog!

As we are in June now, What better way to start June is with a May favourites!

I'be picked up a quite a lot of products in may, and I've feel in love with a lot of products!

So lets get started!

HAIR!

Number 1: Batiste Dry Shampoo - XXL Volume! Oh my goodness, i'm a big fan of dry shampoo anyways but this is the first time I tried XXL! Love it, especially when i put it in my hair at night time (Day 1/Day 2 Hair) and the next morning your hair is so big and has so much volume (It does what it says on the tin) Loving it! & hey, Who's momma has time for a shower every day!? Perfect for them days when you don't have time to wash your hair! 

    Number 2: Tangle Teezer - Now, I've heard so much about these but just couldn't bring myself to pay that much for a hair brush? but on a trip to manchester I went and spent the money.. and my god  where has it been all my life??? I teeze my hair quite a lot, maybe even every day. & this brush is just a wiz at getting those knots out! honestly has saved so much time in brushing my hair! Such a great         purchase and well worth the money!!

MAKEUP!

Number 3: Revlon Colourstay 24hour - Ive heard good things about revlon so i thought i would give there foundation a try! It was on offer in boots for 13euro i think so i got the colour in nude.

The first time i wore this foundation was on a dry day but not that much sun nor heat and honestly it stayed put all day, the colour was perfect for my tan (I self-tan) i personally think its a dupe to mac, as I'm a fan of Mac studio fix but can't afford it that often, I'm also on the look out for a good foundation. and I've finally found it! YAY! Im in love and it will definitely stay in my makeup bag! 

Number 4: Zoeva makeup brushes - I can across this brand a while back but didn't have the money, so when i did i went ahead and brought "Luxe Sheer Cheek/127" & "Luxe Highlight/105" I also brought some eye makeup brushes but I'm truly in love with the blush brush and highlight! they are so soft & great at holding the product and really good to blend with! Probably my fav brush brand other than real techniques! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

  

SKINCARE!

Number 5: No7 Beautiful Skin, Quick Thinking Wipes - My sister actually introduced me to this product. & i thank her for it. It makes taking of your makeup so much easier and faster! and they are quite soft and gentle to touch which is great for your skin. Even takes my waterproof eyeliner off which is a major plus! Id use one wipe for all my makeup and then go in which my cleanser and toner! It suits all skin types which is great also!

Number 6: Soap & Glory - I've three thing i want to mention.

• Soap & Glory Clean On Me Shower Gel - Im all about moisturised skin this summer so when i came across this, i thought it would be perfect! It has built in lotion and a gorgeous sweet summery smell! 

• Pulp Friction, Foamy Fruity Body Scrumb - I wanted to try this as i am self-tanning and wanted to exfoliate my skin, so i purchased this product! its great, i love it. The beads are rough but i honestly think it works magic! it also foams which makes it easier to rub into your skin! also it has a gorgeous smell which is just fab!

• Last but least. Soap & Glory Butter yourself. I Heard this of Zoella, a you tuber. so i went out and purchased this! IM IN LOVE! the smell, the butteriness.. everything about this buttercream is just wow! it leaves my skin so smooth and gorge for summer! its great on crack skin such as elbows and heels! its honestly the best body cream I've tried! there is a slight smell which isn't too strong but you can still notice it! Love it!

Thanks for Reading :)

Aisling xo