Maybelline Colour Tattoo - Eternal Gold & Pink Gold

When the Maybelline Colour Tattoo range first came about I immediately took stock of the colours and swiftly decided the first one to be purchased would be On and On Bronze - and now it's on every bloggers budget 'essentials' list and with good reason. The fact that you can either add just a sweep of colour, or pack it on for some serious smokey punch is the clincher. I moved on recently to Permanent Taupe, to me it contains a little less shimmer than the Bronze - but works in the same manner, do a sweep or pack it on or use it as a base; the choice is never ending and everyone has their preference.

What made me cave buy Eternal Gold and Pink Gold? I wanted to be able to mix and match the four (not all at the same time, just switch it up and blend two - although you could easily use a little of each and blend blend blend,) to create some serious punch either with a subtle but pretty champagne (using Eternal Gold lightly and blended with Pink Gold,) or just for an alternative smokey eye that you know will stay put whether you're out all day or partying all night.

I think these two colours are also perfect used as a base - they just add that extra little somethin' somethin' to your regular neutrals. 

Maybelline Colour Tattoo retail for roughly £4.99 and come in over 10 different colours to choose from. 

So, what's your favourite cream/gel eye shadow? More of a Stila fan or is it M.A.C paint pots that steal your heart?

Peace!

Mini-Haul | Superdrug

I think it's safe to bet that if I have to pick up anything from Boots or Superdrug (Hot cloth cleansers, usually,) that if there is an offer on cosmetics, I will pick something up. This time, I picked up three little somethings...

First up was the Rimmel Salon Pro nail varnish in Peppermint. Oh, it had me at first glance - a perfect green-blue for Summer - plus the finish and longevity of the product is brilliant especially for the price point. 

Second, another polish. This time by Barry M - my Superdrug can sometimes fall behind on ranges when it comes to make up but recently they have undergone some changes to their stands (YAY!) and with it comes better stock lines for me to peruse. I picked up the Sequin Nail Paint in shade 1 (really, not a delightful name for this pretty product?) and it seriously reminds me of those penny sweets, my favourites, sometimes called white rainbow drops. I trust in Barry M polishes ever since my early teen years, and this doesn't disappoint. 

Last of all was Permanent Taupe - from the Maybelline Colour Tattoo range. I've had On and On Bronze and love it dearly so picked up this shade. I love it, of course. I usually use my fingers to apply these or the Detailer brush from Real Techniques (it's stiff enough to apply these kinds of products perfectly! A match made in heaven...) and the opportunity to build up in light layers is incredible. You can go subtle to smokey very easily. 

So that was my little pick me up, what was your recent treat to yourself, beauty or otherwise?

Peace!

shopping the stash #2

 Caudalie Day Perfecting Fluid - I got this trial size with my Beauty Elixir, along with a serum trial too (both of which are astounding.) I've tried this once so far and adored it, so I'll be using it all this week to see how it goes.

No7 Fanomenal Lashes - This is brown/black and I've used it once or twice, but loved it. So, once again, using it up this week to show it some love.

Rimmel Kohl Liner - Just purchased my first white liner to make my eyes look wide-eyed and what not. :) Showing some liner love...

 Natural Collection Blush in Melba, Natural Collection eye duo, Maybelline Colour Tattoo - Bronze.

I used these alot. But after a break, it's time to use 'em all together once again. :)

 No7 Highlighter. I mean why would I not? Look how gorgeous it is below...

Will you be shopping your stash this week?

Peace!