The balm- New Eyeshadow palette 'Meet Matte Trimony'

Hi dolls! 

Today's blog post is about The Balm cosmetics new eyeshadow palette 'Meet matte Trimony'. If you haven't guessed already this is a all matte eyeshadow palette consisting of nine beautiful versatile shades. 

It is very rare that you can come across a very good matte eyeshadow palette or matte shadows that are not chalky and blend beautiful, as mattes tend to be a little harder to blend at times than shimmer shadows. So when i swatched these shadows i was very impressed at how these shadows had an incredibly velvety smooth texture, triple-milled formula and true-to-pan payoff! Will definetly be using this in alot of my makeup looks as i do love some good matte shadows! 

What i love most about this palette is how it has some amazing warm tone shades that work perfectly in the crease and transition shades 'Matt Evans' and 'Matt Lopez' are your perfect crease shades and very similar to MakeUp Geek cosmetics 'Creme Brulee' which i absoulutely love! 

Below are swatches of all the shades from Left to Right; Matt Lin, Matt Thomas, Matt Rosi, Matt Lopez, Matt Kumar, Matt Moskiwitz, Matt Evans, Matt Reed, Matt Ahmed. 

This palette has just launched March 2016 and retails for around £37.50. 

It can be purchased direct from The balm online, however alot of major retailers such as Debenhams Beauty, Superdrug and FeelUnique all stock the balm products so it can also be purchased from there too. :) 

Caked Makeup- New liquid to matte lipsticks

Today's post is going to be about one of my all time favourite lip products- Liquid to Matte lipsticks! Yes..liquid lipsticks are currently huge and have taken over the makeup world with alot of brands bringing out their versions of liquid to matte lipsticks. Now i have tried alot of different liquid lipstciks with all sorts of different colour ranges, formulas and textures but all do more or less the same thing. 

Caked makeup is a newly released US brand that just launched on the 14th february 2016 (Valentines day!) and they are a 'streetwear inspired makeup company that blends dope style, urban culture & sweet treats into one'. 

What stood out to me the most when i swatched these liquid lipsticks is how similar they were to Stila's liquid lipsticks... And stila is definetly one of my favourites when it comes to liquid lipstick as their formula is one of the best! I have previously reviewed stila's Xmas holiday 2015 liquid lipstick sets and i have mentioned before how much i love them so i am so delighted that their is now another brand that has just as amazing liquid to matte lipsticks with not only a great selection of colours but the formula and staying power is pretty amazing too. 

Swatches of all the liquid lipsticks (just one swipe, very pigmented!), they are waterproof and smudgeproof infact i could only remove them with some makeup remover they are that long-lasting and opaque. 

Not only that but they are also 100% Vegan and cruelty free! 

Products can be purchased online at - www.caked.co 

Tatcha Beauty Skincare

Hi beauties! 

I have a great post to share with you all today and it is going to be all about skincare! Yes as much as i love makeup and new makeup products, i do believe what is underneath is very important and good skincare is just as important if not more. 

I am so excited about coming across this amazingly luxurious japanese skincare company called 'Tatcha' - simple, time-tested beauty rituals of the Japanese geisha.

Victoria Tsai created the line after suffering from acute dermatitis and developed a keen awareness about the importance of ingredients used on the skin. 

Pure one step camellia cleansing oil- Is a beautiful blend of Camellia and Rice Bran oils. A gentle, two-in-one makeup remover and cleanser that melts away even waterproof makeup, leaving behind purified, silky soft skin. 

Luminous Deep Hydration Firming Eye Serum- This weightless serum offers instantly-visible firming, reduces puffiness, and plumps hydration to diminish fine lines. This also contains a cooling ceramic applicator and fine dust of 23-karat gold which brightens and diminishes shadows under the eyes without adding shimmer. No wonder it Retails at a whooping $95 (roughly £67)! 

 

Supple Moisture Rich Silk Cream- is a long-lasting anti-aging moisturizer. A Luxurious and weightless gel-cream formula of Silk extracts. This is ideal for normal/combination skin, and i have been using this religiously since i got it and i love it! It's so hydrating and feels amazing on the skin. 

Oh and have you noticed how pretty the packaging is?! It has a fabric bow on the lid and i love the theme colours of white, purple and gold very sophisticated. 

Next up is Polished classic rice enzyme powder- This exfoliates and tones the skin without harsh abrasives for a smooth, bright and baby-soft skin. 

The way to use this is to pour about half a teaspoon into your hands, add water and rub your hands together to create a creamy foam, then just massage gently onto your wet face in circular motions then just rinse. Loving this it really does leave your skin extremely soft! 

And now on to the best bit my favourite product, the GOLD camellia beauty oil. This is a light and rich beauty oil for your face and contains 24-karat gold flakes to give the skin a sensual glow. I can't tell you how amazing this smells and i love applying this without makeup or even before applying makeup as it just gives me a beautiful glow, you only need a drop or 2 so this stuff will last you a long time. 

Overall i am extremely impressed with Tatcha skincare products and i can't believe i have not tried their products sooner! They are a luxurious skincare brand so i will add that they are a bit on the high-end in regards to price, but i feel it is worth it considering the products are truly amazing. 

All Tatcha skincare products can be bought online www.tatcha.com 

They also offer worldwide shipping so you are able to purchase these products from where ever in the world you are from. 

Thank you for reading, and untill next time... Take care beauties! Xx

Morphe Brushes and Palettes

Hi beauties! 

It's a New day of the New month so this definetly calls for another blog post! Lol... Well hello there March, it makes me happy knowing that spring and summer is just around the corner.. Yay! 

So today's post is about another very popular brand 'Morphe Brushes' -Everyone who is anyone (especially on IG) has been raving about morphe products and i for one have always wanted to try out thier palettes but just never got round to it other than a few of thier brushes which i have to admit are pretty amazing. 

Morphe brush set- love how soft and great quality these brushes are. 

Morphe 35D palette 

Morphe lip palette- great to keep in your kit for clients. 

Morphe 35U palette- love this! Perfect if you love colour like me :) 

Random swatches from the palette- swatched once, no primer needed this is how pigmented they are!  

I will be creating some eye looks soon using these palettes so keep a eye out on my instagram (@simmysbeauty). 

All morphe products can be purchased direct from thier website www.morphebrushes.com 

For my UK beauties morphe products can also be purchased from UK makeup sites such as Cult Beauty and Beauty Bay so you can avoid having to pay large shipping and custom charges ;)

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