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A quick and easy Do-It-Yourself makeup storage Are you tired of your makeup rattling around your draw? Why not create a unique and personalised makeup storage with only a few things, found around the house!  To make this handy storage for your makeup you will need:   a shoe box a small box with its' lid (or four cardboard dividers to make two sections) scissors a roll of tape (and glue if needed) covering paper of your choice (you can use craft tape or gift wrap like I did)     1. Firstly decide how you want to arrange your small boxes or cardboard dividers to make two small sections.     2. When you are happy with where you want your sections to go, take them out and start covering them and your shoe box with craft tape or wrapping paper.     3. Then secure your small box and lid inside the shoe box with tape or glue.     4. Now for the fun part! Sorting your makeup into the sections.    

I went out shopping the other day and I was casually browsing the makeup aisles and I came across this lipstick. I used the tester to swatch and I was blown away by both the colour and it's creamy texture. I absouletly love the colour of this lipstick, which is a beautiful coral shade and is very pigmented. The packaging is sleek and modern, and the use of the gold exterior gives this lipstick a high-end feel. This lipstick is very moisturising and glides on so easy without clinging to the slightly dry parts of my lips. I am not surprised that this lipstick is so moisturising as L'Oreal state that all the lipsticks in their Colour Riche selection are  'enriched with a combination of Omega-3 and Vitamin E and leaves your lips feeling moisturised'.   L'Oreal Colour Riche 373 Magnetic Coral Swatch    If you haven't got a coral coloured lipstick or you feel like having a slightly more moisturising one then have a look at this L'Oreal lipst

Determining your skin's undertone is not as difficult as you might think. When you know what your skin's undertone is, it becomes so easy to pick up the right shade of foundation as well as knowing which lipstick shades/tones will compliment your more. You will be much better off knowing your undertone. The three types of skin undertones are cool, warm and neutral. There are many different ways that can be used to determine your undertone. I have found that the most effective way of determining your skin's u ndertone is by looking at the colour of your veins on the inside of your wrists. This post will show you how to find out which undertone you have!  Cool undertones Your wrist veins appear blue/purple in natural lighting You can burn easily in the sun Colours that flatter you are: red, navy blue, hot pink, plums, black and soft pastel colours If you have a cool undertone your skin will have more of a 'pinkish or blue' tone to it. Think Emma Stone,

Welcome Winter! One thing that the cold Winter months are guaranteed to bring is chapped, dry and cracked lips. This is both uncomfortable and can be unattractive. The best way to avoid this look is to regularly apply some form of lip care like a chapstick or a lip balm. This is important to do after you eat or drink anything and before you go to bed. My preferred lip care is using either my Coca-Cola Cherry Lip Balm or one of my Maybelline Baby Lips one.   However, all is not lost and dry lips can be minimised or even prevented by r egularly exfoliating your lips. This is because it helps to keep them smooth and crack free. One of my previous blog posts explains how to do this using Vaseline. If you want to see it click here . Don't forget to take extra care of your lips.  

Well it's December and we all know what that means. Santa is just around the corner with goodies for us all! Over the last month I have seen some great makeup bargains appear on various sites and at various shops. I will admit I have fallen for these special bargains and the idea of the 3 for 2 offers across all cosmetics makes me weak at the knees. I just can not seem to get enough! Some have argued that the cosmetic companies our targeting our need to search for a bargain especially at this time of the year. If you ask me I do not mind getting three fantastic creamy Rimmel lipsticks for the price of two. Would you? The bottom line is-  just be aware of how much you're spending as you don't want to have a shock come January's credit card bill. We all love makeup but remember to shop wisely!

I wanted to try out a matte lipstick and decided to try one of MUA's, as I love most of their products. I decided to try out 'Pouty Pink' which is available online for £1 !   I have to say that this has become my 'go to' lipstick and I cannot live without it! The colour is amazing and it has good staying power.     As you can see from the swatch the lipstick is a coral-pink colour and can be applied sheer to give a slight pink tint to the lips or applied fully.   Pros: matte texture lovely coral-pink great price!   Cons: as it is a matte lipstick it can be very drying due to its matte texture it can cause lips to crack, but this can be prevented if you apply a light layer of lip balm before you apply the lipstick       This lipstick is very popular and does go out of stock quickly. So if you want one get in quick!   MUA Pouty Pink Matte Lipstick available online for £1