[REVIEW]: New Makeup Winter 2015

New Makeup I'm Testing Out This Winter

 



Today on the blog, I'm sharing a few of my top cruelty free choices for new makeup that I've using the past few weeks.

 

 

First up we have the Essence I love nude eyeshadow range in 03 Crème Brulee (top picture) and 05 My Favourite Tauping (second picture). These eyeshadows ar perfect for everyday wear as they can be worn together or separately. They are both gorgeous nudes, My Favourite Tauping being a bit darker is great to use on your outer eyelid while using Crème Brulee more towards the inner part of your eyelid as it's lighter. These Essence eyeshadows are silky and have a sating smooth texture, plus they are long lasing which is great because these beauties only cost R47.95 each.

*Available at Clicks and Dischem

 

 

Another Essence product, one that I am kind of obsessed with. It's the Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara that really treats your eyelashes like royalty. I've tried an essence mascara before and wasn't impressed but this one is amazing!  It lengthens your lashes and adds volume without clumping them. I can't wait to do a makeup tutorial on my YouTube Channel with this mascara to show you how great it really is. It retails for R63,50 so I'm definitely going to stock up on a few bottles of these.

*Available at Clicks and Dischem

 

 

 

 This is from a brand called CALA which you can find at Dischem. It's my first time using one of their brushes so I decided to try out the cruelty free eyeshadow brush called Angled Shadow 314. It's only 29.95 ,has soft bristles and is great for blending darker colours along the outer corner of your eyelid. I'm definitely going to buy some more of their brushes (just double check their packaging though because not all are cruelty free).

*Available at Dischem

 

 

This gorgeous bronzing powder is from the amazing Dr Hauschka brand, I lust over all their makeup - so beautiful. This powder gives your skin a beautiful sun kissed look, apply to your cheeks for a bronzed look or a light layer over your face to give yourself a bit of tan. It retails for R458.00

*Available at www.tocara4.co.za

 

 

This liquid eyeliner is a Conditioning Liquid Eyeliner from Lash Food that helps your lashes to become longer; thicker and stronger. I got this from the lovely Leoni from Infinity Skincare and will get more details on prices and where it's available from soon. The packaging doesn't state that this eyeliner is waterproof but it sure feels like that when I'm trying to remove it haha.

 

 

This eye pencil broke as I was photographing it :( but it just shows you how soft this Jumbo Eye Pencil from LA Girls is. This colour is called Sun Kissed and is a gorgeous metallic golden brown. I think it was about R20.00 and adds a gorgeous pop to your eye look.

*Available from Dischem.

 

 

I'm not sure what I love more about this brush, the soft bristles or the pastel purple with lace detail. This Powder Brush from Essence is perfect for applying loose or pressed powder and like I said, has soft, velvety bristles. It retails for R57.95 - there are some really cute brushes in this collection!

*Available at Clicks and Dischem

 

Would you like to see me use these products in a few videos soon? Let me know which ones you've tried.

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 

 



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[REVIEW]: Powder Power Duo

Prime And Fine Powder from Catrice & Powder Brush from 27Pinkx

 



When it comes to powder, it can either be your best friend and emphasise your complexion or it can ruin your whole makeup look. To be honest. I've never been a huge fan of powder, I used to apply a small amount under my eyes to help hide the circles but sometimes when you're out all day or running around, you need to give your foundation a little bit of help.

 

 

Now I know that this powder is not natural or organic but it's cruelty free and affordable and I received in a press drop a while ago so I thought I'd give it a bash. This translucent loose powder gives your skin a velvety feel, but adds a matt effect and helps fix your foundation so you have long lasting coverage throughout the day. Needless to say, I am a fan since I don't feel like it cakes on my face and have been using it when I know I don't have time for touch ups.

 

 

This blush/powder brush is from 27Pinks new range. It's a multi-tasking brush made from synthetic bristles that are hand cut and cruelty free. The fibres are so soft and I love the gold trim.

 

While this brush is suited for applying blush, I used it to apply my powder and have most recently been using it to apply my foundation as a buffing brush due to the full, rounded shape! Just try it - you'll thank me later ;)

 

This brush retails for R220.00 from 27Pinkx.

PS: how fab are these brushes from 27Pinkx? They remind me of Barbie! 

 

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 



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[REVIEW]: Real Techinques Core Collection

Core Collection Makeup Brushes by Real Techniques

 


 

Hi beauties,

 

I've read so many amazing reviews on Real Techniques makeup brushes and was so excited to buy some for myself that I ended up buying the Core Collection on my flight from France to England haha, hey a beauty blogger never stops ;)

 

Real Techniques was created by Sam & Nic, Youtube beauty gurus and professional makeup artists. They combined their passion for makeup and knowledge of the industry to create these high-tech brushes.

 

Apart from being some of the best makeup brushes I've tried so far that are adored by beauties all over the world, I love that these brushes are cruelty-free!

 

Here are my thoughts on the four brushes that are part of the Core Collection:

 

 

Buffing Brush: This is the BEST brush I've ever used! I am obsessed! It's ideally for full coverage application of mineral and powder foundation but I use it for my liquid foundation and I love the amazing coverage it creates. Plus it 'buffs' the foundation on, creating a flawless effect. Love, love, love this brush!

 

 

Pointed Foundation Brush: This brush is for use with liquid foundation to help build coverage but as I mentioned above, I use the Buffing Brush for my foundation so I use this brush for blending in my concealer.

 

 

Contour Brush: This brush is perfect for applying your highlighter, bronzer as well as blush. It helps contour and create those desirable check bones that we all lust over.

 

 



Detailer Brush: This small brush can be used for concealer, as a lip brush or you can use it like the way I use it, as an eye shadow brush. I love to use it to apply my highlighter to the inner corner of my eyes.

 

 



Since I bought mine while I was 33000ft in the air, I found that you can buy them from TakeALot.Com for R410,00 or until the 28th of February they are on sale from Senses Beauty Salon for R350,00!

 

 

I'll definitely be adding to my Real Techinques collection and have my eye on the stippling brush and this travel essential collection.

 

Do you have any Real Techniques brushes?

 

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 



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July 2014 Favourites

My Top Picks for July 2014

Hi friends!

I thought it would be fun to share what products I've been loving this month. Often I write reviews on these products but sometimes they need a bit of extra loving on the blog! Only after I had taken all my photos did I realise I had missed a few products but those will be showcased at the end of August. 

Hope you enjoy my picks!

Davines: Absolute Beautifying Velvety Cream

This body balm is light enough to be worn in the day, I was expecting it to be a lot 'heavier' but it absorbs quickly and leaves your skin feeling soft and hydrated. It also contains roucou oil which you can read more about in this Davines review here.

Healing Earth: Marula & Neroli Body and Face Balm

This product I gushed about so much in this review and I love applying it on my body at night. I've even started using it on my face about twice a week to add some extra hydration to my skin. Still obsessed with the scent!

REN: 3-in-1 Cleansing Water:

I've been using this every night and you can read more about my thoughts on this product here. Again, another product that has a scent I adore!

Pure Beginnings: Body Wash

This body wash has a citrus scent which reminds me that spring is almost on its way! So great for those early morning when you need to be fresh and ready for a busy day!

MAC: 187 Duo Fiber Face Brush

This brush was my mom's but she wasn't enjoying it so she kindly passed it along to me. I've had it for a while and mainly used it for my face powder but then I decided to use it for applying my foundation - best decision ever! It's fantastic for blending!

Measurable Difference: Brow Amplifying Tint & Lift

Another product that has become a daily staple. I love that it tints and fills my brows - you can read more on what I think about it over here.

Physicians Formula: Happy Booster & 27Pinkx: Angled Brush

This bronzer has become one of my favourites as you can go for a dark bronzed look or you can add more of a blush effect to your cheeks (under the brush is a highly pigmented pink heart for blush). To apply this bronzer, I've been using my 27Pinkx angled brush - you can read more about 27Pinkx here.

So what do you think of my choices? Any of your favourites mentioned here?

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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