UPDATE - New URL

Hello everyone, this is just a quickie to inform you on some important news. I have created a new site on another blogg template site (wordpress.com) under the name of www.thebellissimablog.com. I would be really grateful if you would check out this site too, as I would love for you to experience both of my fashion/beauty blogs.

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Topshop Cream Blushes

Today I went shopping with my mum in the search of a pair of skinny jeans. We began our search in Topshop after I had purchased a pair of MOTO Seven-Eight jeans a couple of months ago (they are extremely comfy and I am definitely going to purchase more colours). 

Whilst in the store I had a little look at their make-up range, as I had read many good reviews on the blushers and lippies. As I only had £5 on hand I decided to go for one of the cream blushers (my mum leant me the remaining £1). Anyway, a long story cut short, I managed to pick up the wrong shade by accident (oops). Instead of the peachy/pink shade I thought I had purchased, I came home with what is described as a Butterscotch shade. 

I wasn't allowed to exchange the product, so ended up coming home with both shades, both full price (£6). I am glad in a way as I am now able to experiment with a shade that I would never have even noticed before.   

L-R: Butterscaoth and Head Over Heels

The compacts include a good sized mirror and 4g-0.14oz of product, which I think is reasonable for £6.  

Cream Blush in head Over Heels

This is the shade that I was originally supposed to pick up. In the pan it is a vibrant peach or coral, however when swatched it is a subtle peach. It is a great natural shade for the daytime, however can be built up for evenings. I can't wait to try this when the sun comes out.

Cream Blush in Butterscotch

I would never have chosen this shade before, as in the pan it looks like a chocolate brown with gold glitters. However when I finally swatched it in the car on the way home it showed up as a shimmery golden peach. I think this shade would work great as a highlight, I say this because it does have a slight shimmer that I know a couple of you may not like. 

From first impressions I am really pleased with these cream blushes. The packaging is simple, yet so cute, with grey polka dots printed on the matte white compact. They are extremely smooth and give a slight glow, making your skin look healthy and hydrated. When first applied they go on quite sheer, however can be built up to achieve a more flushed, pigmented look.  

So far I am happy with these products and can't wait to try more. A full review will be coming up soon. 

Have you tried any of the Topshop products from their line? Tell  me what you think in the comments section below.

Love Chessie

Funny Face Beauty's - "Big Fat One Year of Blogging Giveaway!"

Whilst reading some of my favourite blogs I came across a giveaway that is sure to make your jaw drop. 

I thought I would inform my lovely followers on the giveaway so that you can enter and be in for a chance to win. 

Funny Face Beauty is offering some great prizes, including some from brands such as The Balm, OCC, Jesse's Girl and MAC. 

To find out more and enter yourself click HERE. 

Good Luck!

Love Chessie

Front Cover Palette - Shadows

Part two of my Front Cover To Go, GoGoGo Palette review is going to be focusing on the 20 various shadows that come in the palette. 

So here goes ...

As you can see the shadows in the palette vary from baked to pressed, shimmer to matte, neutrals to colours. The shadows are great quality and are easily build able, to achieve both softer and  more intense looks. They apply softly and are easy to blend. 

All swatches are applied to clean skin, no primer!
L-R Top Row - Tarn Green, Bright Aqua, Azimuth, Moondust, See the Stars
L-R Bottom Row - Silver Dollar, Powder Puff, Frosted Almond, Pale Gold, Copper Coin

 There are 10 baked shadows in the palette, ranging from neutrals to mainly blues and a couple of greens and olive shades. As with most baked shadows they have a pearly finish with shimmer, but no thick glitter. 

I love the blues and turquoise shades. I definitely recommend purchasing some of the FC Baked shadows as they are pigmented, build able and apply with the most gorgeous finish. 

Definitely a thumbs up from me!! :)  

All swatches applied to clean skin, no primer!

L-R - Plovers Egg + Nine Iron, Bayou + Midnight, Peaches N Cream + Holly Berry, Limeade + Choc Ice,

Magic Banana + Goose Down. 

There are 5 duos, all of which are fairly matte with slight shimmer. They range from mint greens to yellows and pinks. I love the colour pairings of these duos, however I think they could be improved. 

The pigmentation is alright, but it could be better. Another complaint I would have would be that it is hard to only take one shade. I feel as though the duos are squashed into a small pan and if you were to take one shade with a blending brush, you may end up mixing both. 

Overall I am not happy with the duos. It is a shame as they are all beautiful shades, however I think the pigmentation let them down and they are only worth it if you are blending both shades. :(

All swatches applies to clean hands, no primer!
L-R Twinkling Grape, Black Spark, Twinkling Gold

These three shades are referred to as the HOT  Twinkling Baked Powder shadows, Impregnated with Glitter. These shadows are absolutely stunning and super pigmented. They are great for evenings out as they are full of coloured glitters. 

I love these shadows, the pigmentation, finish and smooth formulae. I highly recommend them and would love to have a browse at all of the other shades available. I cannot say anything bad about them, except that I wish there were more in the palette. 

All swatches on clean hand, no primer!
L-R Citronella Crush, Ginger Spice

Both of these shades are HOT pressed single shadows. They have good pigmentation, however they have a chalky application. When I say 'chalky', I am referring to the way they apply, they apply a little to powdery for my liking, meaning they have to be blended in a little more than your average shadow. This can be tackled with a primer or creamy base, to reduce fall out. 

All in all, they are good quality, you just have to keep an eye on fallout. You don't want your shadow dripping down your face. :o 

Over all I would really recommend this palette for the shadows. If you were going to buy them individually than I would recommend the baked shadows, as they are super pigmented and really soft on the touch. 

I am not to keen on the pressed shadows form Front Cover, however I think they apply better with a base. 

In terms of sizing, I think they are fair. Each pan is around the same size as a 10 pence piece and holds from around 0.8-1.6g. 

Have you tried any Front Cover shadows, what did you think?

Love Chessie

Front Cover Palette - First Impressions

I received this palette as a birthday present last year from my good friend Lydia (Thank You!!! :). I had been eyeing the Front Cover Palettes for a while before I received this one, as I thought the shadows looked high quality and I had never heard of the brand before. 

I will be splitting this review into three parts, as I would like to give you my thoughts on each individual part of the palette. 

So without further ado, let's get started on part one, which will be my first impressions on the product and my overall rating. I will also give a little background information too.   

The Front Cover To Go, GoGoGo Palette contains 10 removable domed baked powder shadows (0.96g), 3 removable domed baked twinkle powder shadows (0.96g) 5 removable fine line pressed powder eyeshadows duos (0.8g) and 2 removable pressed powder eyeshadows (1.6g).  

In addition to this the palette also comes with a shadow line (12M), double ended brush (great for packing on shadow and blending) and a "Sleek interchangeable compact with mirror. Pop in your 4 favourite eye colours to go..."

As far as I know the shadows e.t.c can also be purchased individually. 

The palette is also surrounded by step by step looks that you can create at home. I think this is great for people who like to experiment with dramatic looks like me and for those beginning with makeup.  

 

Overall I think this is a great palette to have. The compact and removable shadows are great for on the go and I think the concept is very well thought out. 

The packaging is unique and set out a little like a magazine (which I really like) and the compact is easy to use, sleek and great for chucking in your handbag. 

If this isn't enough Front Cover have chosen not to test on animals and promise to ensure no raw materials and manufactured goods are not tested on animals. 

What more could you want? 

The palette retails for £35 HERE. 

For more information visit - www.frontcovercosmetics.com

Twitter @FrontCoverCos

Facebook Search - Frontcover Cosmetics 

Love Chessie