Weekly Beauty Steals

helloo lovelies, im back this week after a small hiatus with some beauty steals . AS always i will send links below and feel free to share any offers or bargains i have missed x

e.l.f cosmetics
ELF currently have an offer of £1 shipping just now if you enter the code which is displayed on their homepage . They also have up to 50% in their sale so grab your self a bargain :)


vivo cosmetics

Vivo currently have 30 % off and free shipping 

cult beauty
Cult beauty also have a sale where you can grab a high end bargain at a fraction of the price ,well worth a look

BH cosmetics
An american brand which have amazing eyeshadow palletes as well as other beauty products, they currently have a sale on their pallettes for love week :)

FREE BEAUTY SAMPLES 

A list of some good beauty samples and where to get them, as always you have to fill in your details in every form but worth it to get the opporunity to try new products for free.

loreal everpure hair sample :here

loreal extraordinary hair oil sample : here

ysl radiance sample : here

New product alert : MUA UNDRESS ME range

thats right ! Mua have enough yet another range within their brand called Undress me

There have currently been four products announced within the range which include a primer, under-eye concealer ,foundation and highlighter!

under-eye concealer

The under-eye concealer aims to : Undress your Skin Radiant Undereye Concealer banishes dark circles and signs of fatigue with it’s light weight formula that contains light-diffusing particles to create a radiant glow and awaken dull tired skin. The concealer is suitable for use on all skin tones and is a makeup bag essential!

foundation

The foundation aims to :Undress your Skin Illuminating Foundation offers a medium to full coverage and is suitable for any skin type. It gives your skin an even-toned glow and visibly gives a soft healthy radiant finish, the formula contains light-diffusing particles leaving your skin feeling refreshed and luminous all day.

highlighter

The high lighter aims to :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. 

primer

The primer aims to create a radiant complexion that feels velvet soft to the touch whilst reducing the appearance imperfections in the skin such as fine lines and open pores, which means you can wear this alone giving you a perfect undressed look. Flawless Primer is also perfect for preparing your skin for foundation application creating a smooth canvas to work on as well as helping your foundation last all day.

I really can't wait to try these new products out as they look perfect for the upcoming spring and summer . At that time of year everyone wants to achieve an effortless radiance which looks fresh and i think these products aim to achieve this. The product im most excited to try out is the highlighter! I can't wait to try this out and see how it compares to benefits highlighter watts up. there arent many highlighter available on the high street so its really refreshing to see this budget brand finally bringing the goods we want to see . I will ofcourse e trying out the whole range.

The primer ,under-eye concealer and highlighter are one shade fits all ,so it will be interesting to see how this works with other skin tones . The foundation are in the usual 3 shades that MUA normally offer , i hope they plan to expand on this as their range continues to grow.


The undress me range will be instore from 13//02/13 or you can get them online from the mua store at an  introductory offer HERE



Will you be trying out this range from mua? Which one are you most excited to try first?

please remember to leave my comments and feedback would love to hear form you guys , Gemz x

Product Review : NYC all day long foundation

NYC all day long smooth skin foundation

737 Classic Ivory 

HI lovelies! ,

              I've been road testing a few of the budget brand foundations in a bid to try save my self a few pennies. The first  budget foundation i picked up was this little one from NYC. I haven't really heard much about NYC if I'm honest. Yes, i've seen the stands in my local Superdrug but i always seemed to skip their stand that is , until now.

I've been on the lookout for a  good coverage foundation that was light enough for my pale skin tone and i just happened to try the tester out for this and it really piqued my interest as it seems to be one of the lightest shades ive found on the high street.and at the bargainous price of only £3.99 how could i resist?

NYC claim :

''An all day long foundation for flawless and healthy looking complexion for up to 14 hours''

• Visibly reduce the appearance of dark areas and refines skin tone.
• perfectly controls shine providing a smooth matte effect all day long.
• Enriched with vitamins and anti-oxidants to help protect and enhance skin for a healthy looking complexion.
• for all skin types
• dermatologist tested 

The first thing that struck be about this foundation was how thick and creamy the formula was - possibly one of the thickest foundations i've tried. when i first realised this i though it would feel heavy on my skin and wouldn't leave a natural finish but i was pleasantly surprised.

The formula blended evenly and easily ,leaving me with a lovely evened out complexion. It didn't feel heavy at all on my face although when first applied it does feel slightly sticky and tacky to the touch but once it sets this disappears. The finish was also slightly shiny straight after application but nothing which couldn't be sorted with a bit of finishing powder which i always apply anyway.The coverage i would say is medium as i did need to use a little concealer over my blemishes .  As for lasting power , it lasted well into my day I'm not sure about 14 hours but not far from it , amazing considering the value for money. 

PROS

• easy to blend and gave a natural finish without being cakey 

• affordable and easy to obtain 

•  has good lasting power 
• suitable for all skin type 

• dermatologist tested
• contains beneficial vitamins and anti oxidants 

CONS

• most people will need to powder after using this 

•  slight tacky feeling once applied but does disappear once set.
• doesnt contain an SPF .

Overall thoughts 

I think this is a great little find , it products a nice amount of coverage and isn't to heavy on the skin. its great value for money at only £3.99 and one pump is more than enough product to cover your face ,so i can see it will last a while. The lasting power is fantastic considering how cheap and cheerful the foundation is , definitely one i will be repurchasing.


Nyc is available nationwide from your local Superdrug store  or if youd like to see what other NYC products are available check out the NYC website.

Have you tried this or any other foundation from NYC ? what other brands do you think dont get the hype they deserve 

Gemz x

Using NYC all day long foundation

Grab yourself some beauty bargains!

Hi everyone ,I'm back baring some good news in beauty sale form. We all love a bargain and why not! I'm thinking of making this a weekly feature , where I'll will link or post about where the latest beauty sales or offers are and post them all in one handy area. I will also post about any samples available to try out and link those as well. Happy shopping everyone!

Vivo cosmetics 

Vivo cosmetics currently have a sale on just nowOn their beauty pallettes ,false lashes and nail polishes. They are a great little find and offer good value for money . 

Vivo sale

Asos Outlet

Asos also have a great little sale on just now on some great beauty brands such as Stila, Ghds and Illamasqua,there are lots of higher end brands on sale here so if you want to venture into the higher end of beauty without the big price tag it comes with pop over there and maybe find something g you've always wanted to try at a cheaper price 

Asos outlet

Debenhams Sale

Another great sale here with items included such as benefit and fragrances .

Debenhams sale

Secret beauty Sales

A new and exciting find for me , it features designer brands such la mer And Lancôme.

Secret beauty sales

Illamasqua sale

A makeup artists favourite ,they have a few selected items on sale and may be worth a look .

Illamasqua sale

Have you found a great beauty sale find!? Feel free to share below or share any beauty sales I have not added! Feedback is always welcome 

Gems x

MUA- new product launched - Matte Perfect Primer

Mua has just announced on their Facebook page that they have another new product to add to their pro base collection.

It is a matte primer which aims to control oil and shine and allows your to apply your base makeup more smoothly. It also claims to reduce the appearance of pores and flaws to help create your perfect base which is perfect for oily or normal/ combination skin.
To apply ,just squeeze out a pea sized amount and apply and smooth over your whole face,this should be used after you have moisturised.

As with all their products it's a bargain at only £4 ! Which is very cheap in relation to other high street primers . Loreal studio secrets primer retails at around £10 so this is less than half the price. Well worth a try at that price if you ask me.

I use a primer every days I find it helps to even my complexion and allows my makeup on to glide on more smoothly. I also find that my makeup lasts longer throughout the day without the need for so much touch ups. As someone with normal/ combination I find that a primer is a must so I will definately be investing in this. I'm currently using the gosh velvet primer which I paid £12.99 for so if this one lives up to its promises I will definately be saving myself some pennies.

MUA matte perfect primer is only available online here :Mua store

Mua will also be doing 50 % off online once their Facebook page has reached 50,000 likes , they are so close ,to help them reach their goal head on over to their Facebook page and await their bargains!

Mua Facebook page

They are currently only 300 likes away!



Will you be investing in this product? Do you use a primer?

Gems x

MUA Pro-Base conceal and brighten kit

MUA conceal and brighten kit - shade porcelain beige.

MUA are a budget beauty brand which are rapidly expanding their line. They started out with bargain beauty staples such as lipsticks ,eyeshadows, eye pencils and nail polishes for the bargainous price of a £1! While these are never gonna win any prizes for design or packaging they deliver what they intend to , good quality affordable products. Since their launch they have one began to expand their line with their Pro-Base collection.

The conceal and brighten kit is one of the first products to launch in this collection which aims to provide blend able camouflage to cover blemishes,scarring,birthmarks and is light enough to use under the eyes.

Inside the pallette contains 2 concealers and a cream highlighter. The two concealers can be mixed to create the ideal shade to match your skin tone while the highlighter provides a lovely shimmery glow . I usually use the lightest shade concealer for my blemishes and the darker shade under my eyes which contains a salmon shade and helps counteract any blue or purple undertones.

I found the concealers a great match to my skin tone and where very easy to blend. They have a creamy consistency and feel light on the skin and as said before can easily be used under the eyes without feeling dry or cakey. Coverage is good and can easily be built p to create the coverage you need. These are best set with a powder as they ate cream concealers to prevent shine and slip. I found that I got a good 6 hours wear without the need for touch ups although one downside is that I found I did get more oiler than usual wherever this had been applied but that is the only complaint and a minor one at that.

These are a great everyday makeup staple and well worth the £2.50 price tag. Suitable for all skin types but those with oily /combination skin may tend to get slightly shinier than normal.

There are 3 shades in the range , porcelain,natural and beige which all tend to be on the lighter side of the colour spectrum which is slightly disappointing but hopefully MUA will expand this further once release has been rolled out further.

The conceal and brighten kit can be purchased from selected Superdrug stores and from the MUA Store

Have you tried these kits? What has been your experience? What is your favourite MUA product so far?

Gemz x

Please excuse the quality of the pics ,they are taken on my iPod x

Hello and welcome!

Hi everyone,
                  I'm Gemma and welcome to my new blog. The aim of my blog is to review budget beauty products and also inform you of any bargains out their to save your pennies. In bad times like these we all need to watch our pennies but we still like to look our best and I hope to help you in both of these areas!

Any product reviews are not sponsored and paid with my own hard earned cash ,so this means I'm entirely impartial and give a fair view point. Please do bear in mind though that what works for me may not work for you and vice versa ,these are only my opinions and vary from  person to person.

I have to say that high street brands are really using their game recently and have came up with some great products last year and in the year to follow there are more exciting things to come. There has also been budget beauty brands which have been expanding heir lines and offering great value for money products.

Which has been your favourite beauty buy so far this year and why?

Love ,Gemz x