Summer tropics

Hello all,
todays look at inspired by a tropical sunset/dessert sunset. I'm using bold yellows mixed with golden shimmers, plums and browns. If you look at a sunset it's not just yellows and oranges but a mixture of different colours like purple and sometimes even pink. So this was to kick off summer with something bright and beautiful

The products used:

Key products used


Face:
Bloom make up base
MAC face and body foundation
Eyeko 3in1 cream
Mememe cheek tint
MAC studio fix concealer

Eyes:
UDPP
GOSH eyeliner in Banana
MAC chrome yellow
L'Oreal color appeal in 23 golden shimmer
Mac Sable
plum colour from Lancome palette (soft version of MAC Real drama)
MAC Sweet joy
L'Oreal lash architect
Urban Decay liner in Bourbon

MAC Chrome yellow, MAC Sable, L'oreal golden shimmer

MAC Sweetjoy

Plum colour used in Lancome palette


I am really loving clear glosses that give a sheen of colour. This is Natural Collections gloss in Passion fruit - divine!

Peace x

MU Tutorial- Amane Misa (from Death Note)

This is a make-up look requested by a subscriber, she is going to an Anime convention where she is going to cosplay as a character from Death Note. The character is called Amane Misa and you can see she doesn't have any make up as a character (most Anime characters don't) but this will hopefully compliment her costume :)
(I know I don't look anything like her - that's not the point)

Amane Misa (Manga style)

Amane Misa (Anime shot)

This look is using a matte black, burgundy brown and a soft brown, also a neutral skin coloured highlight, teamed with faux lashes and black eyeliner.

Products used:

Face:
No7 Instant Radiance Concealer Tone II
Mac Studio fix Concealer NW20
Revlon Colorstay Foundation
EYEKO 3in1 cream
MAC MSF - Medium Plus
EYEKO bronzing cream

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Urbay Decay Eyeliner -Zero, Yeyo, Bourbon
MAC Typographic, Read Drama, Sable
Natural Collections Duo - Mink
L'Oreal Lash Architects Mascara
Shu Uemura Eyelash curlers
Eylure Lashes- Girls Aloud Edition- Nadine's
Benefit Browzing in Medium


Lips:
MAC studio fix concealer
MAC HK Collection gloss - Mimmy

Peace x

Review; Bourjois Pastel Joues Blusher in Lilas D'or

Hi everyone

unfortunately I can't write an in-depth review -it's exam time and I'm short for time but please visit my videos and watch the reviews at www.youtube.com/cherrychan108

This blog is going to be for reference purposes only:

Lilas D'or

Lancome blush subtil #20 Peche Fever Shimmer, Lilas D'or, MAC Springsheen (W/FLASH)

Lancome blush subtil #20 Peche Fever Shimmer, Lilas D'or, MAC Springsheen (N/FLASH)

(LEFT to RIGHT:) MAC springsheen, Lilas D'or, Lancome Peche Fever Shimmer

Purple desire

Hi everyone
I hope you've seen the video tutorial for this (when it's eventually uploaded) and this is not a tutorial but a reference page to my video.

This is going to be two requested looks put into one. It's a subtle purple look you can wear daily but the purpose of this video is to show how you can glam it up a bit more with a dramatic winged liner and some gold shimmer.

The products used are:

FACE:

• Shu Uemura Mousse make up base
• Benefit's "Some kinda gorgeous" foundation faker
• Benefit's "Coralista" blush + Elf's All over Color stick in Pink Lemonade
• No7 Instant Radiance Concealer
• Mac Studio Fix Concealer
  

EYES:

• Urban Decay Primer Potion
• Bourjois Stretch Eyeshadow (Purple) - OR Rimmel Ice Princess Palette - both purples
  
• L'Oreal Color Appeal in Golden Shimmer 23
• Rimmel Color Rush quad- bold behaviour
• L'Oreal Waterpoof Lash Architect Mascara
• Natural colours duo - Mink
• MAC typographic
• MAC black track fluid line
• Urban Decay eyeliner in 1999

LIPS:

• MAC Saint Germaine lipstick
• Maxfactor Lipfinity color & gloss
  

(Pics without flash)

(Pics with flash)

Below are some pics from last night. I've done the same eyeliner but with a green and brown look

Hope you all enjoyed. Please support by subbing, rating and commenting

PS. Last night I went onto blogtv just to try things out, didn't know what to expect because I've never tried anything like it. It was such a weird experience but nice all the same.
I just want to say thank you to all the boys and girls who
came on to have a chat. If you want to see more Cherry on blogtv just say so and we'll
see what happens from there on out.

x peace x

Review: Bloom make-up base

What is it?

Bloom is a Superdrug brand (superdrug being a drugstore in England) and they are a small but growing brand.
The packaging is a regular pump bottle with a baby pink lotion inside, which happens to be the make up base. It's a very runny lotion unlike a lot of make up bases which tend to be quite thick. So think "Johnson's baby lotion".


Why does it claim do?
"Bloom's lightweight, non-comogenic Make-up Base is designed to prime skin for makeup application. Minimises pores and creates a smooth base layer to ensure that Liquid Foundation or Pure Mineral Powder Foundation glides on effortlessly and stays-put. Contains SPF 12, Vitamin E, Jojoba Oil and Lavender essential oil to soothe and protect the skin". - Superdrug website

What I do like about this product are all the natural benefits it contains such as the Vitamin E, SPF etc, and while I'm not shocked at the SPF I am very grateful for it because it saves you so much time and it's such a bonus to have my favourite Jojoba oil in it :)
It also smells very lovely due to the Lavender oil!

How I use it
It's very simple to use, use any tool you like (sponges, fingers, brushes etc). I advise about two pumps. It absorbs in very well and doesn't require much blending at all

How did it work for me?
Personally I think it's not too much of a contender for my favourite drugstore primer, which happens to be another Superdrug brand- the GOSH velvet touch foundation primer. While it has the added natural benefits, it does not make my skin silky soft like GOSH's does, it's more expensive and it doesn't keep my make up fresh as long as the GOSH primer does.
The things I do like about it is it's skincare properties, it's easy of use, the colour and ...that's about it. I wouldn't say it was the worst purchase I've ever made - far from. Bloom's make up base is tolerable and can be quite pleasant to use when you want something light and refreshing but I would worry about my make up's staying power during the night time.


The product itself isn't too bad but what's up with the tacky packaging? I'm not a big fan very it does sometimes leak and my lid already is sporting a big ol crack in it.
I would suppose the Bloom make up base doesn't do anything special in comparison to any other primer; what it does can be achieved by many other primers out there but probably for cheaper. I wouldn't say I would repurchase but definitely will use it all (because it's so expensive!)

How much did it cost? Where can I get it?
You can buy this product in Superdrug and costs £14.68 for 10ml.


My verdict?
This review isn't particularly a negative review, I would give this product a 3.5/5

MOTD - make up of to-day

Today's toned down faerie eyeliner look *gasps for air* was achieved by Coastal Scent's Angled Eyeliner brush.

Love it :)



Peacex

Review: Boots No7 Instant Radiance Concealer

What is it?

This is Boot's No 7 Instant Radiance Concealer. As you can see it comes in a pen form with a 'clicker' end which dispenses the product into the brush end in which you then apply the concealer to the skin. The packaging is especially designed for ease of use and compactability. The consistency of the product is a not too thick cream which is almost like a lotion. It's very cooling to the touch and blends in very well. It does not smell of anything in particular. I believe this pen contains 2.5ml of product but don't quote me on that because I'm not too sure.


Why does it claim do?
"Look like you've had a great night's sleep, even when you haven't, with No7's magic wand. This clever concealer works wonders under your eyes, reducing the appearance of dark circles and puffiness" - Boots Website.
No 7 suggest also that it has light reflecting particles which even out the dark circles of the eyes so it not only conceals your dread dark patches but also makes you look more awake. It also says on the packaging that you can use it on all the shadows on your face.
How I use it
I tend to apply this first with its own applicator around my entire eye and also the shadows around my nose, my chin and the shadows on the side of my face. I then blend it in with a cosmetic sponge. My favourite sponges are these

How did it work for me?
I personally adore this concealer; it's been one of the best concealers I have used (and I have quite a few). What I think separates this concealer from the others is that it instantly brightens up my face. My original favourite concealer was the MAC studio fix concealer which I think is amazing but that doesn't make me look awake but does cover up slightly more as you build it up on your skin. However I think the coverage for this concealer is very decent and it has the added bonus of the light reflecting properties as well as its great blendibility. It's not designed to conceal blemishes or red areas and I agree that it doesn't do a good job for that, for this I stil reach for my MAC concealer but for under eyes and shadows - this is fantastic.

Fresh faced - no make up. Dark shadows galore.

Blending in with a make-up sponge, using dabbing motions

Voila! Have to say it makes me look quite 'radiant'

How much did it cost? Where can I get it?
You can purchase this product Boots.com. This product is a No7 product therefore will be exclusively at Boots. It costs a reasonable £12.50, definitely worth the money.
My verdict?
I love that i can rely on this product to brighten up my day. It's easy to use, I can take it anywhere and the best thing is that it works wonders if you need to touch up during the day or when you're working over time! I would definitely re-purchase this and I think I've found the ultimate undereye drugstore concealer! I give this product a 4.5/5