MAC Stroke Of Midnight Essentials Brush Kit

Guess who's back! I've missed blogging so much but school work and sports and life is catching up on me. I didn't have a netball match this Sunday so I decided to sit down and write a few posts.

This is the lovely 'MAC Stroke Of Midnight Essentials Brush Kit' which I received for Christmas.

It contains five brushes and this gorgeous pouch to go with it.

168SE - Large Angled Contour Brush - this is quite small for contouring in my opinion but is still a beautiful brush.

217SE - Blending Brush - I love this! It reminds me of the one accompanied with the Naked 2 before its 

re-release

193SE - Angled Foundation Brush - again quite small if you were going to cover your whole face, but good to use to build up coverage.

212SE - Flat Definer Brush - I am yet to use this but it is a lovely brush.

239SE - Eye Shader Brush - This is great for creating smoky eyed looks.

I promise I'll be back more regularly soon guys! Have you tried anything from the Stroke Of Midnight collection?

Niamh

xx

A Very Special Delivery...

Yesterday morning Mr. Postman knocked on my door and although I was dressed in my pink Christmas onesie, I answered. All embarrassment disappeared as I noticed the very exciting Debenhams package he was carrying and a cheesy grin took place on my face as I thanked him multiple times. He looked very confused. He wouldn't understand.

So the reason for my happiness is that something very exciting was inside. After taking off TWO bags and bubble wrap I finally made it to this box...

Eeeeee! I'm so glad this finally arrived! I opened the box for the first time and I wasn't disappointed.

The packaging is gorgeous as always, sturdy and beautifully coloured.

The palette inside almost made me swoon.

Colours from Left to Right:

Strange

Dust

Burnout

Limit

Buzz

Trick

Nooner

Liar

Factory

Mugshot

Darkside

Blackheart

My personal favourites? Buzz, Dust and Blackheart.

There's a lovely double ended brush included as well - Shadow (already used) and Crease!

But there was one more thing left in the box...

Four samples of their Eyeshadow Primer Potions. The Original one is a simple, invisible primer. The next one, Eden, is a nude colour. Sin is a shimmering formula for a spot of extra colour. And finally, Anti-Aging, which Primes and improves skin, according to studies. Each sample is supposed to last for a week, so this contains a month's worth of Primer Potion!

Overall, this is a simply stunning product and a great addition to the Naked collection. If you loved the others, I recommend getting your hands on this!

Have you tried anything from the Naked range?

Niamh

xx

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post!

Current LUSH Collection

Hi guys! Thought I'd fill you in on all the products I currently own from the wonderful world of LUSH. I must say I am not showing off in any way at all, all of these were gifts either from Christmas or from people who do not use them. Hope you enjoy it!

So this is everything I've got laid out all pretty for you. Here they all are in more detail.

(Left) Magic Wand bubble bar

(Right) The Comforter bubble bar

(Left) Golden Wonder bath bomb (full review here)

(Right) Candy Mountain bubble bar

(Left) Big Blue bath bomb

(Right) Avobath bath bomb

(Left) Blackberry bath bomb

(Right) Butterball bath bomb

(Left) Karma bubble bar

(Right) Unknown

Snow Fairy shower gel

(Left) Candy Mountain bubble bar

(Right) Father Christmas Bath Bomb

That's all folks! Hope you enjoyed it. What else should I try from LUSH? Have you got any views/favourites?

Niamh

xx

Birthday Present Reviews

After spending countless hours roaming shopping malls and braving the harsh British weather outside, I've finally decided to sit down and write something. And that thing is birthday present reviews.

As you probably don't know my birthday falls on Christmas day, which I personally love but it can be an issue on the gift giving front. Therefore, I receive my presents from my family a few weeks earlier.

I've picked two of my gifts to tell you all my views on, hope you like it!:)

Golden Wonder Bath Bomb - £3.50 - LUSH

Now I'm sure most of you already know this, but LUSH create some amazing things. This has got to be my favourite so far. It's a Christmas exclusive I believe so I will be stocking up! It smells amazing - I think there is some orange in there but to me it just smells like refresher sweets. If you shake it you can hear the rattle - what could be inside?
When you first place it into the water of course there is gold, but next comes blue, green, pink and purple! There is also small gold stars that dissolve so they don't block up the drains. After it's all gone, you're left with turquoise water with a hint of gold glitter. Made me feel like a mermaid!

Naked 2 Eyeshadow Palette - Urban Decay - £36

I finally got my hands on this wonderful product and I have to say it is worth all the hype. The colours are all beautiful; there is a wide range from a light brown to a matte black. The brush included is great - nothing like the small brushes that usually come with palettes, which we all throw away or lose. It's full sized and double ended - a shadow brush and a crease brush. I use this daily and my personal favourite shade is Half Baked. There are 12 shades altogether.


So, in two days time it's my birthday! I'm so excited. Hope you all have a great Christmas!
Niamh xx