February 2011
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Good Inexpensive Eyeshadows!
Q: What are good inexpensive eyeshadows ? maybe even a pallet? -Kim
A: Here are a few high-street shadow brands we love:
Sleek Storm Palette. Good selections of natural matte and metallic shades! about £5.
17 Vintage Love Metallic Nudes palette. Shimmery and very pigmented! about £5, See pics here: http://makeupwrites.tumblr.com/post/3465291012/17-vintage-love-metallic-nude-palette
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Willa writes…
Three Polishes that really brighten up my day this time of the year :
No.7 Stay Perfect in Spice (Limited Edition but try Maxfactor in Diva Coral as a dupe) ~Its a pale fluo peach colour.
LA Colours in Atomic (Found at Westfield London for £1 at Beauty Base) ~Bright teal green with blue undertones.
Maxfactor MaxEffect Mini Polish in Ivory ~pale gold shimmer.
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If your skin is looking sallow use cool toned eye-shadow like lilac and grey. They will also give your eyes a lift which is a good way of perking them up if your looking and feeling a bit tired!
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Benefit Skin-Care line!?!
Willa writes…Yes! A Benefit Skincare Line called B.Right is launching in April this year!
Karen from MakeupandBeautyBlog.com writes;
“The eight-piece collection, which focuses on hydration and brightening, is designed to work hand in hand with Benefit’s makeup. ..with prices ranging from $21-38. Expect to see cleansers, a toner, an eye makeup remover, an exfoliator, an eye...
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Favourite Drugstore Nail Polish.
Q: Whats your fave drug store nail polish ??
A: My Favorite would have to be Revlon for coloured polishes! They come in a really fashionable range of colours and always bring out new shades according to the seasons trends! They last on me for about 4 days (with a good base/top coat) with out chipping! I love the shade Vixen for a sexy, deep cherry red!
Other brands I like are:
No.7
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Your Lower Lash-lines new Best-friend?
Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara!?
Yes, this cute little brush is for your bottom lashes! It has be specifically designed to target out bottom lashes only! It has already received lots of hype from beauty editors!
Editorial Director at WhoWhatWear writes; “I’m so obsessed with this mascara that I’ve even taken to wearing it on my top lashes too; it’s amazing at getting...
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17 Vintage Love Metallic Nude Palette
Willa writes…I was out shopping today and saw 17 had released their “Vintage Love Metallic” Palettes. The shades looked so creamy and pigmented I decided to get the “nude” one. Its got a silver, gold and a variation of some natural browns and champagnes!
I absolutely love this palette the shadows are REALLY pigmented and all very wearable and they come in a cute...
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Dinner Date makeup
Flo writes…
Q: I have a dinner date on friday and I was wondering if u could do a post on first date make up?
A: First use a makeup primer, you want your makeup to last all evening. Then apply a thin layer of a light creamy foundation. You want to make sure that you look like you have flawless skin naturally so don’t apply too much. Next use a concealer on your under eyes and...
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If you feel a totally nude opaque gloss washes you out too much or doesn’t suit your skin-tone try it as a base for other bright lipsticks!
Apply a layer and blot, then apply another thin layer and blot again. Your lips should now bring out the true colour to another vibrant lipstick!
Have a nice evening! xx
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Don’t be shy! Ask us Here: makeupwrites.tumblr.com/ask
Wether its Makeup/Hair/Health related we will try our best to answer it! xxx
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Favourite Body Moisturizer?
Q: hey guys , whats your favourite body moisturiser ?? -Yasmin
A: For super soft skin at a high-street price try Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula it smells gorgeous and is only £4. Neutrogena’s Deep moisture comfort balm is also one to look out for, it sounds heavy but is actually quite light! Its not too fragranced and costs about £4.
For something more luxury try Burts Bee’s...
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Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof eye-liner Dupe!
Willa writes…
My favourite eyeliner of all time is the Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof, it is an automatic twist up liner. Its super creamy and the application is soo easy, one sweep and your done as the pigmentation is soo good! Although this does come with a price, its about £17….soo pricy, so what am I do to when its finished?
Answer: Revlon ColourStay Eyeliner! This is less than...
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Drugstore/Highstreet Makeup Haul!
Willa writes…
Today me and Flo went to boots today and did some high-street makeup shopping! Heres a quick shot of a few goodies we picked up:
List of everything we bought:
Maybelline One by One Volum express Mascara, £8
Maxfactor lip felt-tip stain in 03, £7
Maxfactor Lip pencil in Fire, £5
Maxfactor Nail polish in Diva Coral and Ivory,£4 each
Maxfactor Under-eye concealer, £8
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A reminder
Flo writes…
Remember when I blogged about Mac’s Jeanius collection?
This is a quick reminder that it will be in store on March the 3rd, so be ready girls! I think this collection is going to sell out FAST!
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Spice up your eye makeup for spring!
Flo writes…
Getting bored of those dark plum and grey winter shadows? Why not try one of these tricks to make your peepers pop and remind you of warmer days!
Lemon liner- crazy as it sound it actually looks really cute if you do a crisp line about your lashes! This works with any colour but yellow will give you a sunny feel (which we all need on these gray day)
Sparkly mascara- Take a...
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Faq Friday!
Its Friday! Yaya! So here are some questions that have been asked this week…
Q: What top-coat and base coat do you advise, not too expensive please!? -Kate, Brighton
WILLA: I love the Sally Hansen Insta-grip and Insta-dri, top and base coat! Look at my review on it here: http://makeupwrites.tumblr.com/post/1391336315/willa-writes-sally-hansen-insta-grip-base-and They are both about £6...
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New Topshop Sandstorm Collection :
Willa writes…Check out this new collection, its new from spring and matches sorbet tones with sun-bleached neons and some darker moodier hues! I am loving that bright purple/pink nail polish, such a cute color for spring!
I’ll definitely be sure to check this out this weekend! xx
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Q: What ELF Cosmetics products do you recommend/suggest we steer clear of?
A: Thats a really good question, we love ELF products but there are a few we just can’t stand, so here are some to stay away from :
Studio Cream Liner in Midnight or Coffee- They are both soo sheer and require endless layers, although the Black is much more pigmented.
Liquid Eyeshadow -Its too watery and...
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Glitter Polish can take ages to remove from finger-nails, so try it on your toe-nails!
It lasts way longer than usual nail polish as the glitter really grips! It could stay on your toes for up to 2 weeks!
There’s your tip and photo for Wednesday! Have a fun rest of the week! xx
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What I am loving for Brown Eyes...
Willa writes…
At the Moment for Brown Eyes I am loving Navy/Deep Blue Eyeliner! In one of Lisa Eldridges recent videos she uses a navy liner for her brown eyes and it looks so stunning, So I decided to give it a go myself. It really makes brown eyes POP so here are some good and bad liner choices..
The Good :
Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye pencil in Midnight Blue
Revlon...
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A few more looks for valentines day! xox
Flo writes…
If you are still suck on what makeup to do for your special valentines day plans then check out these links! I have picked my favouret looks that I think are really nice for a dinner date, meet-up or even walk in the park! Some are valentines theme and some are not but in my opinion they are all really pretty and romantic! xoxoxox
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A few tips for looking Pretty on Valentines Day!
Willa writes…
Valentines Day is right round the corner, so here a few tips to make you feel special on that romantic day :
Pamper yourself! Have a big bubble bath with your fave hair mask for luscious locks and face mask to make your skin glow! When out of the bath apply a moisturizing body cream- soft skin is a MUST!
Paint your nails a pretty color! Even if your not going out, or...
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A product I am loving
Flo writes…
Today is just a quick post to tell you about a cleanser that I am really into right now. Normally I have combination skin and I use cleansers which contain salicylic acid, but just recently my cheeks have been getting much dryer and my t-zone is less oily so I have swapped my cleanser. Instead I have been using Avene extremely gentle cleanser. It is really creamy and is a tissue...
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How to get rid of spots Quickly!
Q: Can you give me some advice on what reduces spots and how to get rid of them as quickly and cheaply as possible? -Starry-girl
A: Its really hard to get rid of spots ASAP but here are some tips to fasten up the process:
Press a hot water cloth against the spot and leave on for about a minute to kill any bacteria and try and, if its a white-head, get all the horrible gunk out! This will...
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Inexpensive Facial Scrubs/Masks!
Q: Do you know any good (but not too expensive) facial scrubs/masks that you could recommend? Thanks :) -jessieleong
A: Willa writes… Hiya! Firstly for Facial Scubs, I know we would both agree on loving the St Ives Apricot invigorating scrub. Its about £4 and can be bought at any drugstore, its really lovely to use a twice a week at most and smells delicious. I also like Neutrogena Deep...
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Review: No.7 Nail Brightener.
Willa writes… I was in Boots the other day and this caught my eye, No.7 Nail Brightener. I asked the sales assistant what it was and she explained to me its a sheer polish you can either apply one coat to naturally brighten up your nails, or build it up and apply two or three coats. I thought it was a good thing to have in my nail polish collection as you can...
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Favourite Concealers
Flo writes…
Q. What is your favourite concealer? -Babybringonthemoviestar
A. I am really into the bourjois healthy mix concealer, I also have the foundation. This is good for everyday because it offers light coverage so you still look natural. I also recommend adding a little of benefits highbeam to it for a light reflective concealer, which looks great in daylight just don’t do it...
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Faq Friday!
Here is our Frequently Asked Questions Friday! So if you asked us a question and we didn’t do a post on it, your answer will be here :)
Q: My hair is pretty flat and I was wondering whats a good hair style or shampoo/conditioner that can give me some volume ? -Kerry, Yorkshire
BOTH: A main pointer for this is NOT to weigh your hair down, therefore using a light shampoo. I like Pantene Aqua...
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Natural ways to lighten hair
flo writes…
Q: How do you lighten your hair roots without using permanent hair dye? Mel
A: I have blond hair and for a lot of lightening I use sun in, I will normally do this in the summer for some highlights! For something more natural I use lemon juice. This works well although it does dry out your hair so use a hair mask.
I have read that for brown hair rinsing it in coffee will...
Combination Skin Care Routine
Q: Can you do a Combination Skin Care routine? -Rose.
A: Yes, Combination skin can be difficult to deal with, so we will try and make it as easy as possible for you!
Cleanser: Use an Oil based cleanser. It will dissolve excess oils while moisturizing dry areas. You may find this weird for the oily parts of your face (maybe t-zone) but the only way to get rid of oil is with oil as you...
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Fresh Face Minimal Makeup Tutorial.
Q: More Makeup Tutorials Please! -anon.
A: Yes, we will do a series of makeup tutorials ranging from celeb inspired to very natural like this one!
Willa writes… I know how hard to can be to achieve that fresh faced look within a relatively small time limit. All you want is a polished, prettier version of yourself with minimal makeup required and I will help you get there! Follow these...
