Review: BLYNC Eyelashes

Well Hello Lovely Ladies/Gentleman!

So tonight's blog will interest pretty much anyone who has any interest with Makeup whatsoever!.

Whether, you love something over the top dramatic, or just accentuating your natural eye or maybe you have a few bald spots and need a few individuals to go in - the fact of the matter is we all love false lashes!!

Me, personally - I love the lashes that just accentuate your natural eye but obviously, being a Makeup artist it is a bit fun to add some really dramatic lashes for a fun look. I am a bit picky when it comes to Eyelash brands as sometimes they do not look like your eyelashes and they stick out like sore thumbs and some aren't soft and uncomfortable to wear and I wouldn't wear that so I wouldn't expect anyone to wear them.

As I have said in previous blogs, I was lucky enough to be given some products from Makeup and Glow here in Brisbane and these babies were in there. I have 3 sets here.
       1. Rosebud - these are beautiful Natural strip lashes, and also can be cut in half as half lashes if you're not wanting something so big.
       2. Audrey - These are some gorgeous dramatic lashes - they would look stunning for a dress up party or if you have done a deep smokey eye or with some glitter. I wouldn't recommend these if your wanting something very subtle and natural.
      3. Cha Cha Cha - Now these are my favourite and I use these all the time with Brides, as usually they don't want something dramatic but still want a little somethin' somethin'. They are 3/4 lashes so you don't have to worry about the drama of cutting the lashes - yay!.

These lashes are amazing quality, they feel comfortable - even the big luscious ones. They are quite soft so they blend in nicely with your natural lash.

What I like most about these are that they're easy to use. Some lashes that are around take so long to put on, and you sort of get so sick of playing around with them you just give up and put an extra coat of lashes on.

If you don't know how to put lashes on all you have to do is do your Makeup as you want to, put a coat of Mascara on your natural lashes and then take the lashes off the tray carefully. Put some lash glue along the strip, I like to let it dry a little bit for a few seconds and then place one side of the lash on and then work your way along the rest of the lash. Then let them dry so they don't budge.

I get a lot of brides get worried about how to take lashes off. Do not stress my pretties, you literally just get one edge of the lash and pull off gently at the end of the night. It won't hurt, it won't stay on for a few days - so it's all nice and easy!.

These lovely lashes can be bought for $9.95 (Remember you may be entitled to a trade discount as well)  at Makeup and Glow (online or in store) and there are many different lashes available ranging from dramatic, natural and individual lashes.

Check out Makeup and Glow www.makeupandglow.com.au.

Hope you have a Beauty-ful Night/Day!!

Belinda
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Review: Lime Crime Lipsticks

Good Evening my lovely followers!

Tonight we're going to talk about Lipstick! Are you looking for a nice creamy lipstick in AWESOME Colours?? I am have the answer for you.

Lime Crime Lipsticks are a brand that we often don't hear about here in Australia but some of you may recognise the name if you're an avid YouTube watcher. But take my word on it, you are definitely going to be hearing about it a lot more!.

I was lucky enough to get the colour "Coquette" from Makeup and Glow to play with and golly gosh have I used it a lot. They are extremely pigmented so you don't have to worry about putting coat after coat after coat on, you literally just need to put one coat on and your good to go!. It doesn't go dry after a few hours and make your lips look dry, they just look luscious and soft and nice and coloured. The "Coquette" colour is a beautiful Nudey/Pink colour which I absolutely love and think it's a perfect every day colour and also for wedding as it gives a little bit of colour but isn't the concealer Nude colour that people seem to do?.

One of the best things about this product is it's Vegan/Animal cruelty free - woohoo.

If you are into the bright bright fun colours you definitely won't be disappointed with this brand because they have greens, blues, purples and pinks but then also the nude's and everyday colours that I have.

(and how cute are the containers - adorable!!)

Please be careful with these though, as they are so creamy and pigmented they are more delicate than the normal lipsticks. So just be too tough when applying and keep them out of the heat.

You have 13 colours to choose from and they can be purchased for $19.99 (Before Trade Discount) and you can get them online or in store at Makeup and Glow (www.makeupandglow.com.au).

Hope you have a Beauty-ful Day/Night!

Belinda
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Review: Indelible Cream Shadows from Makeup and Glow

Why Hello Beauty-ful People!

I'm so excited to do this blog as I do not know how I survived without these babies in my makeup bag/kit and obviously want to share the awesomeness that these are!.

I was lucky enough to be given 2 of these beautiful cream shadows from Makeup and Glow to play around. I had already had one colour which I loved but the other colours I was given are easier to use every day and for weddings etc - which means I can play more - woo!!.

These Indelible Cream Shadows are sold here in Brisbane at Makeup and Glow (www.makeupandglow.com.au) or can be purchased online. They are a beautiful smooth shadow that just glides onto your eye. They are highly pigmented so you don't need to use a lot. They are waterproof so for those Brides or Bridal party Makeup Artists it's perfect! I think the best thing about these are you can use them just as a bit of a colour everyday or you can use it as a base and add other eye shadows which will not budge for the rest of the day! Also, they don't crease - I was particularly excited about this as EVERYTHING creases on my eyes and these don't - hallelujah!

If you're a fan of the MAC paint pots these are an awesome alternative - and a lot cheaper (woohoo). There are 12 different colours you can choose from and only cost $19.95 - but remember if you're a Makeup Artist you get a 10% Trade Discount.

I have the colours - Immortal (Light Lilac), Bronze Frost (Bronze Gold), Gold Frost (White/Champagne/Gold) and will be adding many more to my Kit. I have used these colours so much over the last few weeks especially with weddings as it's a perfect base and lasts all day through sweat, tears and anything else that happens.

Please head over to Makeup and Glow and have a look at these beautiful products and of course if you have any questions regarding these products ask the beautiful girls there or ask me and I'll be sure to get your questions answered.

Hope you are all having a Beauty-ful Day/Night.

Belinda
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Review: Patterned Tweezers by Crown from Makeup and Glow

Hello Hello,

A little while ago Makeup and Glow here in Brisbane were kind enough to provide me with a few goodies to play around with. These amazing tweezers are one of the things they kindly gave to me.

Are you like me and are extremely picky with tweezers? Well these babies will not disappoint, and even better - they come in funky patterns!.

These tweezers are tapered so that they can pick up the smallest of hairs and makes it so much easier to pluck your eyebrows. I personally have tried some horrible tweezers out and I will not be changing anytime soon!.

They are lightweight so they don't get heavy in your hands while you're plucking your eyebrows and also for those of you that use tweezers to apply false eyelashes, the lightweight feeling makes it easier for your hand to stay still so you can apply those lashes with precision.

Makeup and Glow stock these babies in 5 different patterns so you can go for something a bit more fun or just stick to the classic black. I decided on the pink zebra prints -because seriously, what Female Makeup Artist doesn't want a little more Pink in their kit!!

They are inexpensive at a great price of $9.95 and the amazing thing about Makeup and Glow - if you're a Makeup Artist they provide a trade discount of 10% so it makes it a little bit more cheaper - can't complain with that!.

Check out other products and also the fun patterns here http://www.makeupandglow.com.au/Patterned-Tweezers-by-Crown-p-17665.html 

Especially, if you are a Makeup Artist - I would highly recommend checking Makeup and Glow because they stock all the Professional Makeup products that are extremely difficult to get in Australia - and they are absolutely lovely people to boot!

Have a Beauty-ful Day/Night!

Belinda
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Review: Maybelline 14 hour Super Stay Lipstick

Hello Lovely People!

The other day I decided to buy one of the new Maybelline 14 hour SuperStay Lipsticks, although they are quite expensive for a pharmacy lipstick (it was $18.95) I thought it would be worth it if it lasted the 14 hours.

I decided to buy the colour 065 "Ravishing Rouge". I thought the best one to get would be a red colour so that it wouldn't have to be touched up for that time.

So.... I tried this baby out... the first time I tried it, it was in the afternoon that I got it and I was just doing a few things around the house and then laid in bed watching a movie, because I wasn't drinking a lot or eating a lot it lasted a fair few hours perfectly. I wanted to give a full day try out, especially for you guys - so the next day I knew I was going out to lunch with my Friend so I thought if it lasts lots of talking, lots of eating and drinking then it would be my new best friend.

I was disappointed... After I ate lunch and chatted and drank I went back to the car to go back home and looked in the mirror - It was like the lipstick had tinted my lips but the full on pigment colour just wasn't there anymore. I still didn't touch up after that because I thought I'd take some more pictures throughout the day to see what it would look like. By about hour 5-6 there was still a slight tint but I wouldn't say it was red anymore.

Overall, it was a beautiful lipstick and what I liked about it is it's very nourishing and feels very very light - which I LOVE but the whole purpose of the lipstick is that it's meant to last 14 hours - and that it didn't. Especially, as it's $18.95 here in Australia I don't think I'd buy it again, as you could buy a less expensive lipstick that you can just re-apply every few hours.  

I have attached some piccies of what my lips looked like throughout the day.
   Picture 1 -Left Hand side top - Just Applied.
   Picture 2 - Right Hand side top - After Lunch/drinking/chatting - 2 hours after application.
   Picture 3 - Left Hand Bottom - 4 Hours after Application.
   Picture 4 - Right Hand Bottom - 5 Hours after Application.

If you're wanting to check out their colour range - there are 12 colours please check out http://www.maybelline.com.au/products/142/lips/lip-colour/superstay-14hr-lipstick/eternal-rose/020?shadeId=745.

Hope you're all having an amazing weekend!

Have a Beauty-ful Day/Night.

Belinda
xx