Wet N Wild Glam & Care Lipstick

Hey guys, please check out my new video next door to this post for the review.  Here is the text copy.


First Impressions
I am so glad I took a chance on this product, my visions of 'lipstick' are...well were...so stuck in the 50's when you could only get red and they dried your lips out.  This little beauty has a 'care' balm inside the core and a rich range of colours for the outside so its a 2-in-1 item. Ideal for the space/money saving divas amongst us (me!!)




Application.
As mentioned above, this nifty lipstick has a caring core, which goes on lovely and smooth, leaving a beautiful colour. However this is a little short-lived and the colour stays for a while but it starts to feel a little dry, so it needs to be reapplied every 2 hours or so.  Slightly inconvenient, but the product is cheap so its understandable. 


Likes
I like the price and the range of colours, the feel of it on my lips is lovely too.


Dislikes
The need to keep applying it, and that you really need a base of balm underneath to achieve a stronger colour. 


Cosmetic Kingdom Price: £0.99p
Sparkles&Mirrors Score: 3/5 

This could change the world of mascara.....

Hey guys, well I am writing this from sunny, gorgeous Barcelona! Been here since Tuesday 19th with the family and its been amazing, when I have uploaded the photos I shall embed a slideshow for you to watch.


I just HAD to post this as I thought EVERYONE must know about it.  Shortly before coming out here I went to my make-up mecca AllWellAnGood (fantastic chain store of discounted hard to find brands) I saw some this little wonder! and well....the results will speak volumes...literally.


W7 BIG LASH MASCARA


First Impressions
As with all mascaras boasting 'extreme length and volume' it seems like a bit boring as nothing seems to work, even trying the more expensive brands.  So I bought it in honesty because the design of the case was a bit funky and I liked it.


The case as mentioned is funky, its like a sort of 'african animal print' style (see photos) in honesty it looks a little cheap, but considering it can be picked up for £3.50 (inc postage) AT MOST from online stores. So it really is quite cheap for what it is.


As with the W7 range I LOVE it all, as you may or may not remember, I awarded Product of The Year 2010 to the W7 Silky Smooth Blusher and I still swear by it now.


APPLICATION
As mentioned I love how this mascara goes on, I always maintain a primary layer of white mascara before hand as this somehow...not sure how....adds more volume and therefore only one-2 layers of the Big Lash is needed, so its more economical. I have worn it out here in Barcelona with minimal eye make-up and it really has made a difference.


As mentioned before I am quite picky about mascara, I have found it hard applying false lashes and refuse to pay £70 for extensions! so this mascara is perfectly sufficient.


LIKES
I love the price, I love the application, the fact that although it boasts 'volume' and 'length' it actually does it and the size still is handbag friendly.


DISLIKES
That the W7 brand is not readily available, however UK stores such as Next do sell some items, but its cheaper to buy online and I can support my little stores. 


Sparkles&Mirrors Official Grade: 4/5
RRP: £1.99-£3.00

Wet N Wild Single Eyeshadow - 99p loveliness!

Hey all! I thought I would do one more review before jet-setting off to Barcelona with the family.


This is an amazing little product, which actually quite surprised me, I am obsessed with eyeshadow's (seeing as I am a little bit mad on eye make-up in general) I love all the different ways the brands make the products, either in a cream/powder/ on a wand/in a pot etc, its all very different to how it use to be, they all have pro's and con's.


The product I am reviewing today is another product from the USA company Wet N Wild, so far I have been very impressed with them (bar the firework eyeshadow) 


First Impressions
This little product comes in a little sturdy case and it doesn't look cheap, I dropped it once on carpet and it didn't break the case of the powder so I was happy with that.


Application 
The powder itself doesn't seem heavy and you do not need alot to make a good impression, as per usual I use a cream base to obtain a stronger and longer lasting colour on the lids. The powder I thought was a matt colour, however it comes up a  metallic colour which adds tone to my eyes, I have the green shade above  and I use it as a base to create a different take on the 'smoky eye' style. 


Likes
The HUGE range of colours, the application, the quality of the powder and most importantly...the price! 


Dislikes
I wish this product was more easily available in shops, however most E-stores offer fast shipping nowadays...patience is a skill we need to perfect ;) 


Sparkles&Mirrors Official Score:    
Cost: 0.99p from Cosmetic Kingdom

NYC Colour Wheel Mosaic Powder

Hey everyone! Well now the British Spring has officially started its time to get a little glow into our cheeks in preparation for a prospective scorching summer! 


This little beauty was sent from Cosmetic Kingdom - please read the review below, this little bronzer could be the new pocket-money rocket!


NYC Colour Wheel Mosaic Powder


First Impressions

The case is sturdy and the same size as other powders on the market, therefore still making it easy to take with you. The look of the mosaic powder gives a more 'tonal' impression.  Despite the price it doesn't look cheap either which is a major plus! 


Application
The powder is smooth and you can run a brush over it and pick up various colours and once applied to the apples of the cheeks looks lovely and natural. It gets darker with layers, with me being a fan of natural/flawless look I only needed 2 light layers and it felt silky. 


Likes
I like the price, the sturdiness of it, the soft powder, the novelty of the mosaic powder shades.


Dislikes
I would like a version with a little shimmer to add even more tone. 


Sparkles&Mirrors Score:   

L'oreal Telescopic Precision Eyeliner

Hey guys! 

Just a quick review on some AWESOME liquid eyeliner. 

I maintain with alot of beauty products its very personal to as what you like and don't like in terms of brush types/colour/matt or gloss - there is so much choice, which is very good but can be a nightmare, especially if you are trying to achieve your signature look on a shoestring budget. 

I feel with eyeliner I was so insistent on always have a soft and flexible brush as it gives a better, easier shape. Now I have used a couple of other liners which are of a fibre tip variety, I was excited to receive this little beauty from Deborah @ Cosmetic Kingdom as part of my 3rd batch of samples. 

First Impressions

I was a little wary of this product as Its a fibre tip applicator, however I decided to embrace it and go with it. The amount of eyeliner for the money you spend is a little uneven if I'm honest.  Theres a big lid/applicator handle on the item as well, nearly 3 times as long as the product itself! but this is a common find in liquid eyeliner.

Application

When applying this eyeliner, and generally with liquid eyeliner, I have a special way of doing it, it seems to work well and I was taught it a while back. 

Instead of starting from the inner eye and sweeping it all over to the outer corner, try from the middle and sweep to the outside and then start from the inside and join to the middle - I find this achieves a better shape and also avoids little wiggles etc. 

The tip goes on smooth however unlike a brush the line isn't completely smooth and natural-looking. 

My Likes

I like the longevity of the colour, it will last all day, whereas others do not. 

My Dislikes

The nib is a little hard and this compromises a smooth line on the eye.

Sparkles&Mirrors Mark: 3/5 

Cosmetic Kingdom Price: £6.99 (double pack!)