July / August 2012 Monthly Favourites!

So if you follow me on twitter, my links here, you will know that this month I wanted to do a collaboration of July and August favourites. As I didn't do a July favourites last month due to not having enough time, I'm going to do the same thing with my Monthly Empties in the next post. So here's what I've been loving out of my collection the past 2 months...

First to the eye products I've been into....

MUA Pro Going For Gold Eyeshadow Palette
I haven't been able to put this thing down lately! The great mix of Golds and Greys in this palette is perfect for the nearing end of Summer into the beginning of Fall. These eye shadows are pigmented, long lasting, blend able and inexpensive! You can see my full review and swatches here.

MUA Pro Gel Liner, Tribe
This was featured in a Haul a few weeks ago, but I haven't got round to reviewing it..yet! Tribe is a beautiful, bold and vibrant aqua turquoise shade perfect for those whom love wearing statement colours on their eyes. It holds up amazing with a primer and certainly doesn't lack in pigmentation. It applies a dream and I would totally recommend picking one up for only £3's.

Collection Glam Metallic Coloured Liquid Eyeliner, Grunge
This is something that's been lying in my eyeliner draw for god knows how long. Its a shame really because this is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! The fine, sleek applicator is perfect for getting really close to the lash line and creating the perfect straight line. I only needed to apply one coat to get a opaque line, which didn't smudge nor flake off.

Collection Lasting Perfecting Minerals Foundation Powder, Ivory
When they say "foundation" in the products name they weren't lying... This thing is basically a foundation in powder form! It gives shockingly amazing coverage for being a drugstore product. It also stays put all day, I originally bought this is the second lightest shade honey but then went back and got the lightest in ivory instead. I can't stress how great this product is! It saves plenty of time in the mornings and is great if your in a rush. You can see my full review here.

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder, Transparent
So of course I had to feature my newly found, perfect pressed powder! I'm obsessed with this thing, I don't think I'll ever change my powder again. It does a fantastic job of setting liquid makeup, and keeps me matte. You can see my full review here.

Collection Cream Puff Lip Cream, Fairy Cake
If you read my blog regularly you'll know that I'm a huge fan of Matt lips! This is easily one of my most favourite Matt lip products in my lips collection. It stays put for around 5 hours without needing a touch up, depending on weather you eat or drink something. It doesn't dry out my lips, the shade itself is sort of a coral. I love it! You can check out my full review here.

On a whole I've been loving MUA and Collection's products this month, they are probably now my most favourite makeup brands!

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Random Mini Haul: Owl Ear Rings & MUA Pro Gel Eyeliner!

So since I haven't been blogging alot lately I thought I may as well through up a Haul post. Also as this Haul has something none makeup/nail related in it which I think I would like to focus my blog slightly more on. So here's some things I picked up today in Town.

So the one beauty related thing I got was one of the new MUA Gel Eyeliner's. I was away on holiday at the time they came out so I couldn't get my hands on one. I was also after 2 of the new lip liners, but sadly my Superdrug had none in stock. Nor did they have the space for them. So anyways I picked up this Gel Eyeliner in shade Tribe, it's a bright electric blue shade. I love bright Eyeliners! This Gel Eyeliner originally costs £3 but is on offer at the moment for £2.

So this next thing is something else I'd like to base my blog around. Jewellery! I've had my ear's pierced for many years now and only recently have i started getting back into wearing ear rings. I was craving a new pair of slightly jazzy-er ear rings other then my basic studs. These are orange owls, like seriously how cute?! They were a great bargain for only £2.50 in Claire's. Here's what they look like slightly closer up.

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Review: Collection 2000 Lasting Colour Gel Eyeliner

Lasting Colour Gel eyeliner is one of the new editions to the Collection 2000 range. After trying the Matt lip creams, and the powder and being impressed I thought I'd give this new product a go. The gel eyeliner comes in four shades: Black, Brown, Gold and Teal. They retail at £4.99, and are available from Superdrug and Boots.

It comes in a small box, equipped with a mini applicator. 

The box has instructions on the back on how to apply it, as well as a diagram. 

Here's a closer look....

Wow...

I'm so happy I decided to try this amazing new eyeliner! I've never really tired gel eyeliner before, but now I'm in love with it! This is really pigmented, and you can tell from the swatch above. That was only 1 swipe, so you don't have to keep going over it to get a more opaque finish. I only used a tiny amount too, so your getting even more for your money. Collection 2000's website claim the gel eyeliner provides 12 hour wear, however I managed to get a full day with no fading, smudging or eyeliner all over my lid. That was with eyeshadow primer though. From the appearance of the product on the eye, you wouldn't thing at all that this was a high street eyeliner! 

Due to my lack of eye brushes, I thought I would try it with the applicator provided with the eyeliner. I liked the finish look it gave, and it distributed the eyeliner fairly across the lid. But I would certainly say invest in a eyeliner brush if you don't already have one. Especially if you want a thin line, and want to wing it out. Anyone recommend a good eyeliner brush? 

The packaging is your classical glass pot, as you get with most gel eyeliner. The lid is plastic but still sturdy so the product stays nice and safe. I really like how Collection 2000 have concentrated on the product, rather then the packaging. As sometimes you can end up buying things just for the packaging right?

I just can't get enough of this product! And I will probably end up going out and purchasing the other 3 shades. I love everything about this product, pigmentation, lasting power, price tag and packaging. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is a fan of gel eyeliner, eyeliner or even trying out in gel eyeliner like me. It doesn't dry up in the pot either, so its definitely worth the £4.99!

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