Wednesday, 8 January 2014

Makeup Academy Collection



I've been using MUA for a few years now and have accumulated many a product. Naturally I have a clear out now and then and keep an eye on best before dates. Foundations, eyeshadows and lipsticks are generally good for 12 months, liquid eyeliners, mascaras and lip glosses need replacing every 6 months. I had a clear out this January to make way for new, exciting spring/summer makeup - ok so I'm a bit ahead but I'm so over winter now.

Photographed above is what I had left after my clear out of my MUA products. My sister bought me a new palette and lip colours for Christmas which I'm yet to use. 

So what do I own now?
Lipstick Trio Scarlet
Pro-Base Fixing Mist Spray
Out There Plumping lipgloss in Candy Pink
Liquid Eyeliner shade 1
Professional Eyes Primer
Heaven and Earth Eyeshadow Palette

The highlighted products link to a review, please check them out and leave a comment. If you would like a review of any of the above products which aren't highlighted leave a comment below. Thank you for reading.

Wendy xo

Sunday, 5 January 2014

Inglot Pacific Blue Collection 290 Lipstick

 
I thought I would share with you my first ever Inglot purchase. Inglot is a brand I only came across because of studying makeup. It's not your typical go-to brand. The nearest store to me is Westfields in London (a 3hr drive!). I ordered mine online and was quite disappointed when they didn't show up until 2 weeks later! I have no idea why it took so long, I'm not even sure where I bought them from now. It has slightly put me off buying the odd item for photoshoots. If I want anything I'll have to buy way in advance just in case.
 
Photographed above is number 290 from Inglots Pacific Blue Collection. There are 6 shades of sumptuous blues in the collection. I bought another shade too which I'll review later. The lipsticks all have vitamin E and apricot kernel oil moisturise and protect the lips whilst the non-sticky, long lasting formula provides easy and even application. I found this glided on my lips both directly from the tube and applied with a lip brush. The striking colour does need some help to last though. I found the pink of my lips started to show through after awhile and made for an odd look. Blue isn't an everyday colour for lips but it sure is fun and looks fab on a cool complexion.
 
If you would like to browse Inglot collection without driving miles you can use their site www.inglotuk.com Happy Shopping!!
 
oX Wendy Xo