Ofra Cosmetics

Hey beauties! 

Another blog post focussing on some new products i recieved from an American brand called 'Ofra Cosmetics'.

For those of you who dont know, ofra cosmetics is quite a well established makeup and skincare brand mainly in the US than the UK but with most companys now offering wordwide shipping purchasing items from abroad has never been easier....minus the hefty tax and shipping charges i suppose. 

So to begin with a little bit about the brand, Ofra Gatio a therapist and makeup artist created her own line of skin care and makeup products in 1994 with her partner... and now today, OFRA is an internationally recognized name in the beauty industry.

Now on to pictures and product details of some of thier products i was lucky to try out. Starting with of course my favourite - long lasting matte liquid lipsticks! They have a hugee range of colours! The three colours that i picked out were Pasadena, Manhattan and Mocha. 

When i swatched them i noticed they were more creamy and soft in texture, rather than liquidy if you like, yet very moisturizing on the lips...creating a long lasting lipstick effect.

Moving on to one my favourite types of setting under eye powders- 'Banana powder' they usually consist of very light, finely milled powders designed to set the under eye area with, without the 'cakey' look. They also have a touch of yellow which is used to instantly brighten up and highlight the under eye area. 

I have both the pressed and loose powders. I usually like to use the pressed version with a small tapered setting brush when i am in abit of a hurry and just dont want to be fiddling around with the loose powder.. And perfer to use the loose powder for when i am 'baking' a term used to set the under eye area to prevent it from creasing. 

Ofra blush stripe in 'illuminating' - this unique blush is made with high-grade pearls and pigments and aims to highlight your cheek bones in any light giving you a beautiful sun-kissed glow. 

This can also be used as a eyeshadow and it is quite a large compact holding a whopping 10g of product so you know this will definetly last you a while! 

The other highlight is the ever so popular 'you dew you' which was in collaboration with @Dupethat (on instagram) 

This highlighter has a lovely golden tone to it giving ALL skin tones a peachy golden dewy highlight making those cheekbones really POP! 

Derma tones concealer wheel- now this i was very intrigued by. This specialized product is used to soften discolorations, cover blemishes and hide imperfections. It is lightweight, non-drying and compatible with all skin types. Whatsmore this provides excellent coverage to all parts of face and body with no irritants. Especially suitable for under the eye area, covering up those dark circles that we all tend to have from time to time and creates great coverage  for any redness. 

The other product is a signature contouring and highlighting cream foundation mini palette. This would be great for travelling or when working on clients as you dont need to worry about packing single concealers or foundations, the Signature Contouring & Highlighting Cream Foundation Mini Palette has it all. It is versatile enough to contour and highlight facial features as well as be applied as a cream foundation and concealer.

Lastly are two skincare products the Eye firming gel which claims to reduce dark shadows, puffiness and refine lines instantly. It will create tightening effect which will reduce fine lines appearance.

I cant wait to give this a go and see as i can't stress the importance of using a eye cream especially at night before going bed. 

The secound skin care product is the B5 moistourising serum - An intensive hypoallergenic, hydrating, anti-oxidant formula that will refine and smooth lines. 

I will post updates on the skincare products once i have used them for a while so be sure to follow my instagram

Page (@simmysbeauty) where i post regularly. 

All products can be purchased online at www.ofracosmetics.com where they do offer international shipping. 

Instagram: @Ofracosmetics 

Thank you for reading and untill next time.. Stay blessed! X

New OPV Lashes - Matte Liquid Lipsticks

Hi beauties! 

So i wanted to share with you all some new liquid to matte lipsticks i recieved from opv lashes (on instagram @opvlashes) that they have now added to their line and will launch on the 12th february. 

They have introduced a great selection of colours and there is a choice of 13 shades to choose from. I have swatched 9 of the shades below. 

I love how there is a great selection of nudes here and something that would suit every skintone. They also have a nice range of bold colours... and can we just take a minute to admire 'Mystery' i mean how stunning is that purple?! Soo excited to try that out. 

I will post some lip swatches at some point on my IG page so be sure to check that out if you would like to see what the colours look like on. 

These lipsticks retail at around £7.99 each and can be purchased online at www.opvhair.com 

They also offer worldwide shipping. 

New makeup- Velvet 59, Cargo Cosmetics, Whitening Lightning, Sedona lace and Gerard Cosmetics

Hi beauties! 

So i know a blog post has now been long overdue so i thought i would share with you all some exciting new makeup goodies i have recieved this week from some amazing brands! 

First up is Velvet 59 by Paris Manning. The concept behind this brand is all about capturing vintage glamour from a bygone era and bringing it to the Modern World, while sourcing sustainable, 100% vegan ingredients. 

The main thing that grabbed me the most was The Exotic lotus eyeshadow palette, it is so pretty has a great mixture of warm tone mattes and shimmer. I have swatched all the colours and they all performed pretty well, very pigmented, buttery, smooth and easy to blend, except for two of the shadows that were slightly difficult to work with and came off a little patchy- they were 'Princess of china' and 'saks plum'. The rest were very easy to use. 

Liquid lipsticks that dry matte, again very pigmented and beautiful colours, they didnt take too long to dry down which is great as i hate having to sit there with my mouth open waiting for it to dry lol. Also there is none of that sticky tacky feeling with these liquid lipsticks once dried they feel very comfortable and very long-lasting. 

Top- swatches of the eyeshadow palette.

Bottom- liquid lipsticks in 'Kai-lea and Gigi'. I absoulutely loveee kai-lea!! Very popular shade, with everyone currently being obsessed with mauvey, rose tones. 

CARGO COSMETICS 

Cargo Cosmetics have well and truly established themselve as a professional makeup line that is used by the industry's top artists. The concept: simple, professional results that would be easy enough for all women to achieve.

Whatsmore cargo went on to launch a multitude of award winning products, formulations and innovative packaging which gave them worldwide recognition for being the most creative and innovative brands on the beauty scene.

The Essentials eyeshadow palette, comes with 12 neutral tone shadows, a dual end brush and a black eye pencil making this very travel friendly and popping in your handbag for on the go touch ups. 

The Texas lash mascara, which consists of a rather large and oversize brush. This heavily coats each lash for immediate volume in one application. 3D Polymer creates small tubes around the lashes for a flexible "lash-fattening" effect that won't flake or smudge. Builds lashes to the max without clumping or flaking.

Cargo Swimmables eye pencil is the ultra-creamy, richly pigmented formula that glides on effortlessly for precise lining. This also allows you to blend and smoke out your lashline and once set, this liner is waterproof and smudge proof! 

Now the product i was most intrigued about was the water resistant bronzer! Yes this bronzer claims to have a silky powder formula that glides over the skin for a subtle radiant glow and won't streak or fade; it's sweat-proof and weatherproof! Will definetly be putting this to use this summer! 

SEDONA LACE 

Moving on to sedona lace... I recieved two of thier quite popular brushes the FB05 contour brush and FB07 flat top foundation brush. I love how soft and great quality these brushes are, i have not had no issues with shredding and are generally very easy to use and blend.

 

If you beauties are intrested in trying out sedona lace products then i have a discount code you can use to get some money off your order, just use 'simmysbeauty' at checkout ;) 

 WHITENING LIGHTNING 

Whitening lightning dial a smile professional teeth whitening kit, pen and kit combo. Now i have tried this out and posted a review on my instagram page a while back and depending on what shade you are according to the little shade chart to begin with, you can expect to go atleast 2-3 shades lighter! 

The home kit contains 3 complete professional whitening treatments so you can achieve your ideal brightness quickly and effortlessly. Each session takes 20 minutes without the mess, inconvenience and sensitivity. 

The SUPER BOOSTER pen is the perfect product to maintain your results and works within 7-14 days. Apply before bedtime and whiten while you sleep. Just paint on the gel and say goodbye to your strips and trays.

GERARD COSMETICS 

The joy i feel when i recieve new makeup goodies from gerard cosmetics is like a kid in a candy shop! Hehe ;) 

No but seriously as i mentioned in my previous review on gerard cosmetics - this brand only gets better and better with every new launch and it is just amazing to see how far they have come!

So without rambling on too much.. Gerards have bought out new supreme lip cremes that come in a variety of enchanting shades. Supreme Lip Creme utilises a light-as-air formula to ensure precise application and weightless stay-on power, Coating the lips in a mousse-like emulsion, this revolutionary lip enhancing lipstick delivers truly opaque results without drying-out the lips. 

Current shades are; Angel Cake - Impeccable nude with pink and cream undertones. 

Blooming Hibiscus - Vibrant red with strong coral undertones.

Wild Berry Tart - Muted dark purple with nude undertones.

(Check out my instagram page for lip swatches) 

I also recieved two more new hydra matte liquid lipsticks to add to my collection in the shades 'cher' and 'Ballett slipper'. I absoulutely LOVE cher! 

Three new Gold bullet lipsticks in 'Peachy keen' 'passion Play' and 'Vintage Rose'. 

If you beauties are intrested in any whitening lightning or gerard cosmetics then you can use my code 'simmysbeauty' at checkout which entitles you to 25% off your order online! Enjoy! ;)

Thank you for reading this rather longer than usual post lol and untill next time.. Take care and stay blessed! xx