ELF All Over Cover Stick in Persimmon Review

Today I am going to be reviewing the ELF All Over Cover Stick in Persimmon which is essentially a cream stick highlighter similar to the Benefit’s Watts Up. 

The All Over Cover Sticks are designed so that they can be used on the face, eyes and lips however I think there are some shades that I would only ever use in one area. I would never consider using Persimmon on my lips although maybe I would use it on my eyes. I use this as a highlighter. 

The packaging is pretty basic it comes in a white container with a clear lid, the pretty has now rubbed off as find a lot of ELF products to do. Considering how much you pay for the products it isn't too big of an issue but just something to not. 

I apply this directly to my cheek bones and blend it with the Real  Techniques  Multi- Task Brush. Persimmon is a pink toned highlighter and it gives a gorgeous sheen to the cheek bones. I find that it's really long lasting and I can still notice it even after I've been wearing it for hours. 

I find cream highlighters can look a bit more natural than powder ones as they give a gorgeous glow with out looking powdery. When I first got this I was concerned that when I applied it it would strip the foundation that I was wearing underneath but I haven't found this to be an issue.

I really like this highlighter as it looks so pretty. It is a good one to have in my makeup bag as it takes up barely any space and is so quick to apply so I find I use this a lot on days when I have little time to apply my makeup.

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Favourite Highlighters

Today I thought I would share with you my favourite highlighters. Instead of sharing my collection I thought I would share my favourites as I have some in my collection which I haven’t tried yet and it would be a bit pointless showing you them as I can’t say whether they are good or not. By sharing my favourites I can give you mini reviews and also recommend them.

To apply highlighters I use the Real Techniques Setting Brush apart from the one from Me Me Me which comes with a brush so I use that to apply it and I blend it out with the Real Techniques Multi Task Brush. 

My first favourite is a liquid highlighter from Me Me Me. I have a few liquid highlighters from w7 and Ted Baker and they are similar to the ones from Benefit. The Me Me Me Beat the Blues in Pearl Pink is a gorgeous pink highlighter. This can be used as a highlighter on top of a blush or by itself. It looks really pretty when it catches the light. I have also heard of people adding this to their foundation to make it more illuminating.

Next is the Milani Glimmer Stripes in Pink Glimmer this is a lovely pink highlighter. This is a multi-purpose product and can be used on the eyes as well. You can use the stripes individually but I prefer to swirl them all together as it creates a beautiful sheen on the cheekbones. The packaging is very sturdy and I use this one if I am travelling as I know that it won’t get damaged. 

Next is one that I have had for quite a while and I find myself reaching for it a lot in the summer. The MUA Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlighter is a gorgeous highlighter. This is quite shimmery and may not be to everyone’s taste but I absolutely love it. The swirls inside the product are very similar to the MAC Mineralise Skin Finishes. The only downside to this is the packaging the lid of mine came off which isn’t a massive issue but it does mean I can’t really travel with it. 

My last favourite I have mentioned quite a bit in the past month or so, it is the ELF Baked Blush in Pinktastic this is a really gorgeous champagne colour with pink veins running through it. This looks so pretty and I have been using this a lot lately and I am really enjoying it. I find that is really long lasting and even towards the end of the day I can still see it on my cheekbones. 

What is your favourite highlighter?

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ELF Baked Blush in Pinktastic Review

I bought this after reading a blog post about highlighters. I love wearing a highlighter on the top of my cheek bones as I think it looks so pretty. However I have a very small collection of highlighters and I am always on the hunt for new ones. At the drugstore there are not a lot of highlighters although there are plenty of blushes available that can be used as highlighters. When I saw that ELF had a Baked Blush that would act as a highlighter I knew I had to buy. I really like ELF as they sell some amazing products at really affordable prices and I have tried another one of their Baked Blushes in Peachy Cheeky and I really liked it. 

The Baked Blushes cost £3.95 each and you can get them from the ELF website. They come in 4 different shades: Peachy Cheeky, Pinktastic, Passion Pink and Rich Rose. The packaging is very simple it comes in a black pot with a clear lid, although the packaging is simple it feels sturdy. I like that you can see the colour of the product and that the packaging is quite compact so it doesn’t take up too much space in a makeup bag.

What ELF says ‘The soft and shimmering colour of our Baked Blush creates a natural healthy glow. Baked in an oven, these blushes offer rich pigmentation for a beautiful effect. The long-lasting formula provides a gorgeous, smooth and even application.’ (Taken from the ELF website)

I apply this with my Real Techniques Setting Brush which I got in the Sam’s Picks Set. I apply this to the top of my cheek bones and it gives a really pretty sheen to my cheeks. This highlighter is a gorgeous champagne colour with pink veins running through it. This blush is really pigmented and gives a really natural glow to the cheek bones. The texture is really smooth and it applies evenly. I find it to be pretty long lasting it lasts around 6-7 hours before it starts to fade and you need to think about reapplying it. 

Overall I am really impressed with this highlighter, it is one of my favourite ones I own. I might do a post on my favourite ones or a collection post as I don’t have too many highlighters and I think that they can be quite difficult to find at the drugstore.

Have you tried this highlighter?

Prettylittlefashionista xxx

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Milani Glimmer Stripes in Pink Glimmer Review

I picked up the Milani Glimmer Stripes in Pink Glimmer from Poundland awhile ago and I thought I would review it for you today. This is a shimmer brick very similar to what is available from other brands such as Revlon and Seventeen but this is more exciting as Miliani is not as readily available in the UK so it is interesting to try products from a brand that I can't easily get my hands on. 

The idea behind the Glimmer Stripes is that they can be used on your face or on your eyes. I bought the pink colour because I planned to use it on my face so I can't comment what it is like as eyeshadow. I use this as a highlighter as it is very shimmery. 

I really like the packaging of this product it is in a gold case with a clear lid so you can clearly see the product inside. Unlike some other drugstore brands the packaging feels very sturdy and I wouldn't be scared about taking it with me when I travel as I know that the packaging won't break. 

This is a very pretty shimmery pink toned highlighter. I apply this to the tops of my cheek bones and it looks very pretty and I think it is perfect for adding a touch of shimmer to my face. I find that I do need to apply this quite lightly as I could easily over do it and end up looking like a disco ball. I use my Real Techniques Setting Brush to apply it as I find that this brush is the perfect size for applying highlighter to the top of my cheek bones. This product is very pigmented and doesn't feel to chalk . I am intrigued to try this on my eyes and I think in the next few days I fill try using this as eyeshadow. I will update you on how this goes. 

Overall I am really impressed with this and I enjoy using it as a highlighter and if I came across any other shades I would pick them up as I think that they are they are very good products especially for the price. 

Have you tried these? Do you have any Milani recommendations? 

Prettylittlefashionista xxx

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March Favourites

March went by so quickly and my exams are fast approaching. I am now on half term so I have 2 weeks off school, most of the time will be spent revising but I am going to try and blog so that I can schedule some posts as I am going to be very busy the next couple of months. With my first exam in 59 days I need to do a lot of work in order to get the grades I need to get into my chosen university. 

The first think I have been loving is the ELF Baked Blush in Peachy Cheeky this is a gorgeous colour and is perfect for spring. Now that the weather has been improving I have been reaching for this a lot as I think it is lovely to wear when it is sunny. 

Another product that goes with the theme of spring is the ELF All Over Cover Stick in Persimmon this is a gorgeous champagne colour and I have been using it as a highlighter on the top of my cheek bones. It looks absolutely stunning and I think I will use it a lot in the upcoming months.   

This month I have a lot of eye makeup favourites some of which are re-entries. I have found a new use for the Collection Work The Colour Eyeshadow Stick in Vanilla Sky I have been using it to highlight the inner corners of my eyes and I think it looks lovely.

I have been once again reaching for the Benefit They're Real Mascara I really like this mascara and even though it is expensive I have been tempted to buy the full size.  I love the way it makes my lashes look, it lengthens and volumises them and it stays put all day. 

My last favourite is the NO7 Eye Appeal Palette which I got for Christmas. It is a gorgeous neutrals palette and I have loved experimenting with the different colours in it. The quality of the palette is amazing the colours are very pigmented. I will be reviewing this soon so you can see the swatches. 

What have you been loving this month?

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MUA Undress Your Skin Highlighter Review

I want to start off by apologising for the lack of posts, the reason is that I'm currently busy revising for my AS exams so that is taking up a lot of my time I'm going to try and schedule some posts for you but I may not be able to post as many as I usually do. I hope you can all understand and know that I will be back to blogging as soon as my exams finish. My last exam is June 5th and after that I will be posting more regularly. 

I picked up this highlighter a while ago from MUA and now I'm going to review it for you. This highlighter is part of their Undress Your Skin range and I have tried the foundation in this range and I love it (review). 

Here's what MUA says: Undress your Skin Highlighting Powder is a lightweight baked powder designed to provide sheer coverage and a radiant soft-focus effect to transform your complexion with luminescence shimmer. The Undress Your Skin Highlighting Powder perfects any look by creating a natural, healthy glow that is suitable for all skin tones.

The Undress Your Skin range comes in the new white packaging. I really like the white packaging on this highlighter, it is sturdy and doesn't feel like it will break easily. You get 7.5g of product for £3. This is going to last me ages as you only need a small amount of it. 

The product itself has a beautiful swirl pattern to it, people have said it looks very similar to a MAC highlighter but I can't remember which one.

The products is very pigmented without being too pigmented (if that makes sense). When applied to the skin it doesn't make your face look like a glitter ball it just adds a very natural looking shimmer to your cheeks. 

This lasts really well on the skin I'd say about 6-7 hours which is really good considering the price. I am in love with this highlighter and have been using it most days. It even featured in my April Favourites post.

Have you tried this? 

Prettylittlefashionista xxx

April Favourites

I'm sorry that I haven't blogged for nearly a week, I have been really busy revising for my exams so for the next few weeks I may not be posting as often. I hope you understand.Today I wanted to share with you my April favourites.

Soap and Glory's The Daily Smooth body butter
I've had it's for quite awhile, but because I have so many other body butters I didn't use it. I recently rediscovered it this month. I love it, it smells absolutely amazing and it leaves my skin feeling so soft. You can get away with not using this everyday as it moisturises your skin really well.

Dainty Doll My Girl Blush
I really like this blush it is the perfect blush for spring. This is really pigmented and is super soft and easy to blend. I like this blush as it is really long lasting and looks lovely on my skin.

Revlon Colorstay 12 Hour Eyeshadow in Coffee Bean
Unfortunately this has been discontinued but I found this in a discount beauty shop. I have been really enjoying this little quad. You can create so many different looks with this and I love having all the colours in one place.

MUA Undress Your Skin highlighter
I love this highlighter it is so pretty. This looks lovely with My Girl and adds a shimmer to your cheeks without being too much. I think this is going to be a staple for me this summer.

Maybelline Great Lash mascara 
I am in love with this mascara, it makes my lashes look amazing. It lengthens and volumises my lashes. I really like the wand as it is quite small so you can use it for your lower lashes.

What have you been loving this month?

Prettylittlefashionista xxx

MUA Artiste Palette Review

Where can you buy it- Superdrug or the MUA store

Price- £6

Shades- 6 eyeshadows from left to right Pistachio, Mocca,Ice, Grape, Chocolate and Cookie  

                4 face products from left to right Pink Shimmer, Primrose, Bronzed and Shimmer Kiss 

What does MUA say about it?

‘This is a beautiful artiste collection palette on the go which helps create a full face all in one, with 6 brand NEW merged eye shadows, two powder blushers and a contour shade and highlighter. Shades include shimmery merged tones for fashion-forward statement smoky eyes with light and earthy naturals for an everyday look which can easily be transformed into an evening smoky eye look.The two blushes include warm pink shades for a soft shimmer finish. Finally the contour and highlighter helps create a flawless sculpted natural glow. ’

My opinion

I love this palette becauseit is so versatile. You can create so many different looks with it. All theeyeshadows are really pigmented and really easy to blend. I love all thecolours except Ice and Grape as they are a bit too bright for me. I lovePrimrose as it is a gorgeous blush colour and I wish I could buy itindividually. I love that MUA are starting to name the shades in theirpalettes. In my opinion isn’t as good as the Undressed palette but it is stillquite good. What lets it down for me is the bronzer, highlighter, Ice andGrape. Not because they are bad products but because I don’t use them. I wouldhave preferred if they had included 4 blushes instead of 2 so that I could havetried more blushes as I am still quite new to blushes.

Have you got this palette?

Prettylittlefashionista xxx