MUA Makeup Academy Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlighter: Review, Photos & Swatches

♥ MUA Makeup Academy Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlighter.

My Thoughts:
The MUA Makeup Academy Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlighter (£3.00 for 7.5g.) is a pinky champagne highlighting powder, that is designed to provide sheer coverage and a radiant soft-focus effect to transform your complexion with luminescence shimmer. It perfects any look by creating a natural glow that is suitable for all skin tones.

It's very easy to work with, it blends nicely into the skin and it gives it a pretty and healthy looking glow. It comes in a white container with a clear lid. I love that the lid is clear because I like that I can see how the product looks like, and it's also great for storage as well. I'm a big fan of the white packaging, I think it looks very clean and cute. What do you guys think? :-)

♥ MUA Makeup Academy Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlighter.

♥ MUA Makeup Academy Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlighter.

 ♥ MUA Makeup Academy Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlighter.

♥ MUA Makeup Academy Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlighter.

I like to apply it with my Real Techniques Contour Brush. It's such a great brush, it picks up just the right amount of product and it blends it beautifully into the skin. The MUA Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlighter feels very soft and smooth on my skin, and it doesn't have that gritty feeling, like some highlighters do.

Overall, I do think that this is a great highlighter. If you are new to makeup or you don't want to spend a lot of money on a good highlighter, this is a nice alternative. You get a lot of product for the price, which is great. It's not the best highlighter that I have tried, but it's definitely worth checking out :-)

 ♥ MUA Makeup Academy Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlighter.

You might like this product if:

♥ You are looking for an affordable highlighter.
♥ You like simple and cute packaging.

♥ You like sheer highlighters. 

♥ You like glowy skin.

♥ You love shimmer.

You might not like this product if:
♥ You are expecting it to be very pigmented.
♥ You don't like to wear highlighter.
♥ You don't like shimmer.

Ingredients:

Mica , Dimethicone, Talc  , Nylon 12, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben  , Titanium Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide.

Where to buy?
The Undress Your Skin Shimmer Highlighter is available at MUA Makeup Academy for £3.00.

Note:

MUA Makeup Academy is cruelty free.

Disclaimer:
This product(s) was sent to me by MUA Makeup Academy for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

Have you tried the shimmer highlighter from MUA Makeup Academy's Undress Your Skin Range? If yes, did you like it? What's your favorite highlighter? :-)

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-in-1 BB Cream in Light: Review, Photos & Swatches

 ♥ Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-in-1 BB Cream in Light.

Description:

Achieve an instant fresh-faced glow without looking all made up. The Maybelline New York Dream Fresh 8-in-1 BB Cream's gel-based formula enhances skin with 8 benefits in 1:

♥ 1. Creates a natural glow. 

♥ 2. Compliments skin-tone. 

♥ 3. SPF 30 UV protection. 

♥ 4. Hydrates all day. 

♥ 5. Blurs imperfections. 

♥ 6. Oil free, non-greasy. 

♥ 7. Looks visibly smooth. 

♥ 8. Feels fresh.

My Thoughts:

Now that the summer is here and it's getting a lot hotter outside, I normally don't gravitate towards full coverage foundations. I think that they are a little too heavy for my liking, so that's why I love to use BB creams during the summer.  

The Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-in-1 BB Cream (30ml), is very easy to apply, and it blends easily into my skin. It looks very natural, it's lightweight, smooth and it gives my skin an instant and fresh looking glow. The coverage is nice, and it last a long time on my skin. It does feel a little bit sticky after I have applied it, but it goes away after I have set it with my Make Up For Ever HD Powder or my Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray.

 ♥ Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-in-1 BB Cream in Light. 

 ♥ Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-in-1 BB Cream in Light. 

♥ Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-in-1 BB Cream in Light. 

♥ Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-in-1 BB Cream in Light. 

 ♥ Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-in-1 BB Cream in Light. 

 ♥ Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-in-1 BB Cream in Light. 

The Maybelline Dream Fresh 8-in-1 BB Cream comes in a very simple, beige and white squeeze tube packaging. The product itself is very liquidy and it can be quite messy at times, so I wish that it came with a pump instead. To apply it, I use my Real Techniques Buffing Brush and I absolutely love it. I have tried applying it with my fingers and with my Beauty Blender, but I find that using the Buffing Brush works best for me. 

Overall, I really like this Dream Fresh BB 8-in-1 BB Cream by Maybelline. I really like how natural it looks on my skin, and how it gives my skin an instant and fresh glow. I love that it's got SPF30, because not all BB creams have that, and I think it's very important to product your skin against the sun :-) 

 ♥ Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-in-1 BB Cream in Light. 

You might like this product if:

♥ You have normal skin.

♥ You want an instant fresh and healthy looking glow.

♥ You are looking for a long lasting BB cream. 

You might not like this product if:

♥ You have oily skin.

♥ You want more coverage.

♥ You don't like to wear BB cream.

Ingredients:

Active: Titanium Dioxide 1.15%. Inactive: Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Silica, Pentylene Glycol, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 80, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Methylisothiazolinone, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides.

Where to buy?

The Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-in-1 BB Cream is available at Feelunique, Ulta, eBay and Boots. 

Note:

Maybelline is not cruelty free. 

Have you tried out the Dream Fresh BB 8-in-1 BB Cream by Maybelline? Do you like BB creams? Do you have a favorite one? :-) Love, Christine♥

My Weekly Macro Vol. 34: Milani Nail Lacquer 3D Holographic in Hi-Tech

♥ Milani Nail Lacquer 3D Holographic in Hi-Tech. 

What do you think about this week's macro picture? Have you tried out any of Milani's 3D Holographic nail polishes? :-) Love, Christine♥

GlossyBox: May 2013

Hey Everyone :-)

I'm back with another GlossyBox post for you guys, and today I'm going to show you the products I received in the May box. If you don't know what GlossyBox is, it's basically an online subscription service that has fast become a favorite of beauty addicts worldwide. When you sign up, you get to fill out a beauty profile and the products are then selected by their beauty experts to suit you. A monthly subscription box costs 179NOK/$21, and you receive 5-6 beauty products :-)

Just keep reading if you want to see which products I received in my May box. Be sure to let me know if there are any products here you would like me to review :-) 

 ♥ GlossyBox: May 2013. 

 ♥ GlossyBox: May 2013.

♥ GlossyBox: May 2013.

♥ GlossyBox: May 2013.

Products I received in the May box:

♥ Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Daily Youth Restoring Serum.

♥ Jelly Pong Pong 2-in-1 Eyeliner & Shadow.

♥ Babor Lip Colour in Fancy Pink.

♥ Batiste Dry Shampoo Original.

♥ Tancan Bronze Self-Tanning Spray.

♥ Vichy Normaderm Hyaluspot. 

I'm very pleased with the products I received in the May box. I'm most excited about the dry shampoo from Batiste (I have heard so many wonderful things about this product), and the lipstick from Babor. Be sure to keep your eyes open for upcoming reviews :-) 

I highly recommend GlossyBox, if you love to try out new beauty products. I think it's a very fun way to try out new products, brands and maybe find a few favorite products as well. You can check out GlossyBoxNO HERE :-) 

Are you subscribed to GlossyBox? Are you happy with it? If your not subscribed to GlossyBox yet, is it something you are interested in trying out? :-) Love, Christine♥

the Balm Shadow and Blush in Hot Mama: Review, Photos & Swatches

♥ the Balm Shadow and Blush in Hot Mama. 

Description:

An all-in-one essential, this smart shadow, beautiful blush and subtle highlighter is tucked inside a go-anywhere compact. This pinky-peach hue adds a splash of color to your cheeks and a hint of shimmer to your lids, while illuminating your finest features.

My Thoughts:

the Balm's Shadow and Blush in Hot Mama ($20.00 for 0.25oz/7.08g.) is a pretty pinky peach blush with golden shimmer. It's very easy to apply, feels soft on the cheeks and it blends beautifully into the skin. It gives my cheeks a very natural flush of color, which I think is super pretty for summer. It also gives me a pretty and healthy looking glow, so I don't feel the need to use a highlighter with it.

It's a very pigmented blush, so a little goes a long way. You can sheer it out and make it look very natural on your cheeks, or you can build it up and make it look brighter if you want to. I have always been a big fan of multipurpose products, and Hot Mama is a great one. You can use it as a blush/highlighter or even as an eyeshadow if you want to. 

 ♥ the Balm Shadow and Blush in Hot Mama.

 ♥ the Balm Shadow and Blush in Hot Mama.

 ♥ the Balm Shadow and Blush in Hot Mama.

♥ the Balm Shadow and Blush in Hot Mama.

I'm always drawn towards the Balm's products, because of their adorable packaging. Hot Mama come in a small, thick cardboard compact with a mirror inside and a magnetic closure. The size is perfect, so it's great for keeping in your daily makeup bag or in your handbag for touch ups :-)

♥ the Balm Shadow and Blush in Hot Mama.

 You might like this product if:

♥ You love pinky-peach blushes.

♥ You like shimmer.

♥ You want a nice and natural glow.

♥ You like cute packaging.

You might not like this product if:

♥ You don't like shimmer.

♥ You prefer matte blushes.

♥ You don't like to wear blush.

♥ You prefer the matte look over the glowy look. 

Ingredients:

Boron nitride, polyethylene, isoeicosane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, silica, polyisobutene, PTFE, synthetic wax, dimethicone, sodium dehydroacetate. May contain/peut contenir: Mica, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), carmine (CI 75470), iron oxide (CI 77491)

Where to buy?

the Balm's Shadow and Blush in Hot Mama is available at Brigette's Boutique for $20.00. 

Note:

the Balm is cruelty free.

Disclaimer:

This product(s) was sent to me by Brigette's Boutique for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest.

What do you think about Hot Mama? Have you tried it? Have you tried any other products by the Balm? :-) Love, Christine♥

Outfit Of The Day: Denim & Aztec Print

Hey Everyone :-)
Hope you guys are having a wonderful Saturday. Today I'm wearing my new Aztec printed dress from Gina Tricot, which was a gift from my mom. I decided to pair it with my favorite denim vest from Gina Tricot (been totally obsessed with it lately, and you might have seen it in a few off my recent looks), and my awesome studded sneakers from Økonomisko.

I'm a big fan off casual and relaxed looks, and I like how this one turned out :-)

 What I'm Wearing:
Dress from Gina Tricot.
Denim Vest from Gina Tricot.
Sneakers from Økonomisko. 

 Last night, Simon and I saw The Hangover 3. I really liked it and had a lot of fun watching it. I don't think it's better than the first two movies, but it's definitely worth watching. Have you seen it yet? What did you think about it? :-)

What do you think about the look? Have you picked up any new clothes lately? :-) Love, Christine♥