Confessions Of A Makeupaholic Blog Posts

• Spending Ban / Shopping My Stash!
  on Feb 9, 2014 in makeup collection shopping my stash Spending Ban using makeup more
  Since January I decided to put myself on another spending ban. I have a huge collection of makeup so I really don't need anymore but stopping myself completely wont work so I'm only allowing myself to buy one or two (within reason) things I really wa...
• New! Max Factor Wild Shadow Pots & Wild Shadow Pencils
  on Nov 3, 2013 in Makeup Max Factor Max Factor New Eyeshadows Max Factor Wild Shadow Gel Pencils Max Factor Wild Shadow Pots New Makeup From Boots New Max Factor Swatches
  Max Factors latest collection includes 13 new wild shadow pots, ranging in colour from super brights to everyday neutral staple colours that everyone loves.Top left to right - Savage Rose, Burnt Bark, Feral Brown, Auburn Envy.Savage Rose, Burnt Bark,...
• 3 Months Of Empties!
  on Sep 15, 2013 in 3 months of empties Empties products I have used up
  L'oreal Elvive Shine Shampoo - This is by far my favourite shampoo, it doesn't leave my hair feeling weighed down & it's specially for hair prone to greasiness so it's perfect for me!Repurchase? Always!Herbal Essences Beautiful Ends Shampoo - I u...
• Illamasqua 50% Off Haul!
  on Jun 10, 2013 in Illamasqua 50% off sale Illamasqua Makeup Illamasqua Haul Illamasqua Thurst Tweak Gleam
  Illamasqua recently reached over 50,000 twitter followers & to celebrate they had a 50% off sale. I debated making a purchase (I'm trying to downsize my collection) & ended up adding three things to my basket. I already own two cream blushers...
• Catrice Eyeshadows - Review!
  on May 29, 2013 in Catrice Single Eyeshadows Review
  I picked up a few Catrice eyeshadows back when I finished my spending ban. I've been a fan of Catrice for years but I had never tried any of the eyeshadows but the reviews online were quite positive so I had high hopes.The four colours I got are Luke...
• Barry M Textured Nail Polish - 'Kingsland Road'
  on May 27, 2013 in Barry M Textured Polish Barry M Kingsland Road Textured Polish
  'Kingsland Road' is part of the new Barry M textured collection. It's a pale peachy pink which I think is probably a little too pale for my light skin & would look better on me when I'm slightly tanned. The texture of this polish is slightly grit...
• Nivea Caramel Cream Lip Butter
  on May 24, 2013 in Nivea Lip Butter Review Nivea Caramel Cream Lip Butter
  I'm a sucker for lip products & I own about a million lip balms (slight exaggeration) so I rarely pick up new ones anymore because I'm doing my best to use things up but I couldn't resist this when I spotted it in Superdrug last week.It smells in...
• Nars Albatross - Review!
  on May 22, 2013 in Nars Albatross Nars Albatross Review and Swatches Nars Makeup Nars Albatross Highlighter
  I'm obsessed with highlighters so of course I had to add Nars Albatross to my collection. This product has been raved about in the beauty world & Nars products are usually of very high quality so I had really highhopes for this beauty!Albatross i...
• My MUA Lipstick Collection
  on May 20, 2013 in MUA Lipsticks Review and Swatches MUA Lipstick Collection MUA Lipsticks
  I'm a huge fan of MUA & I've built up quite a few products from them over the years. I really like their lipsticks but I never seem to reach for them! When swatching them last week I realised just how pretty some of them are & I decided to sh...
• Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint - 'Grapefruit'
  on May 17, 2013 in Barry M Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint Grapefruit Gelly Hi Shine Review and Swatches Barry M Nail Polish
  I picked up one of the Gelly Hi Shine polishes when they were on offer a few weeks back. 'Grapefruit' is a gorgeous vibrant hot pink, perfect for Spring/Summer & I think it would be lovely with a tan. The consistency of these are nice, they apply...
• Beauty Wishlist #1
  on May 15, 2013 in Makeup Beauty Wishlist
  Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer €27.84 - I've seen a lot of posts about Nars latest concealer & the reviews have been mainly good. I've never spent so much on a concealer before but my Collection one just isn't cutting it at the moment so if I ha...
• Soap & Glory Smoothie Star Body Milk - Review!
  on May 13, 2013 in Soap and Glory Smoothie Star Body Milk Soap and Glory Soap and Glory Body Milk Review
  You know when you find a product & instantly fall in love with it? Well for me this is it! I got the Smoothie Star Body Milk in the Soap & Glory set that was half price last Christmas & I'm half way through it already. This smells divine,...
• My Nail Polish Collection & Storage!
  on May 8, 2013 in Nail Polish Nail Polish Collection My Nail Polish Collection and Storage Nail Polish Storage
  This post has been a long time in the making! I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan of nail polish, I like painting my nails & I like picking up polish every so often but I definitely don't love it as much as makeup & I don't collect it either lik...
• MUA Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlighter - Review!
  on May 6, 2013 in MUA Highlighter Review and Swatches MUA MUA Highlighter MUA Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlighter
  The beauty world went a bit crazy over this highlighter when it was first released & I bought in to the hype big time. I spent weeks checking my local Superdrug for it & it finally got it in a few weeks back!The first thing I noticed about th...
• Kiehl's BB Cream - Review!
  on May 3, 2013 in Kiehls BB Cream Kiehls Actively Correcting and Beautifying BB Cream Kiehls BB Cream Review and Swatches
  BB creams have been very popular for the last two years or so & I've tried a few & haven't been too impressed. I gave up on BB creams a long time ago & have been sticking with normal foundations but I was recently sent the new Kiehl's Act...
• How I Store My Makeup - Clear Acrylic Box
  on May 1, 2013 in Cheap Makeup Storage How I Store My Makeup Acrylic Storage Acrylic Makeup Storage Cheap Acrylic Storage Clear Acrylic Box
   I have another little makeup storage bargain to share with you today! I picked up this clear acrylic box a while back & I've gotten so much use out of it since. It comes with four drawers, two small ones & two large ones. I have my high...
• March & April Empties!
  on Apr 30, 2013 in Empties Products I Used Up March and April Empties
  L'oreal Elvive Shine Shampoo - This is my second bottle of this & I really like it! It leaves my hair feeling super shiny & doesn't weigh it down at all. Repurchase? Already have! L'oreal Elvive Repairing Shampoo - This was okay, I think it w...
• How I Store My Makeup - The Swivel Box!
  on Apr 24, 2013 in Swivel Box Cosmetic Storage How I Store My Makeup Acrylic Makeup Storage Swivel Box Makeup Storage
  I picked up this swivel box a while back & it's been sitting pretty on my desk ever since. I've filled it with single powder & cream eyeshadows & it's so handy to have it within reach for when I'm doing my makeup. It opens up in to four d...
• 30 Days Of Blusher - Week Four!
  on Apr 22, 2013 in 30 Days Of Blusher Week Four 30 Days Of Blusher Makeup Tag
  I've finally reached the last week of this makeup tag & I'm quite sad to see it finish but like I said in last weeks post I'll be continuing on with this tag with different products!           &nb...
• Sunday Snap #1
  on Apr 21, 2013 in Sunday Snap
  I tried Afternoon Tea for the first time ever last week & while it was lovely I did find it a little underwhelming. I've been reading posts about afternoon tea for years now & I think I had it built up a bit too much in my head. It came with...