Tweet I was suckered in by the pretty pretty packaging of this Aube Couture lipgloss so I made my first purchase from this range, in PK906, the most pigmented and darkest shade of the range. Aube Couture is a range that is terribly safe – I imagine its a range that would appeal a lot to the average woman – perfect natural shades for work and for a laid back elegant look. A bit boring for me?………………well, yes. The packaging {Read More}
Birthday Special: 5 Mascaras that hurt if you poke yourself in the eye
July 24, 2009 by
Tweet The first ever post I wrote was entitled ‘A Poke in the Eye’ inspired by the Bourjois Disco something or another mascara. At the time it was no joke – it hurt. I poke myself in the eye quite often, but my excuse is that my lashes are short, therefore I am always dealing with an area just a teeny weeny bit close to my eyeball. Other reasons include: 1. A cat walking into my arm 2. Drinking coffee {Read More}
Revealed! Beauty Invention
July 24, 2009 by
Tweet Last week I asked you to guess that this was… It is… A two sided mirror which is supposed to make application of eye make up easier (check the results from the side etc.) Do I find it useful? Absolutely not!
Birthday Giveaway!
July 23, 2009 by
Tweet I have been too busy to do a giveaway this week but here it is! This week you can win a RMK palette! It consists of 3 cream shadows, 2 cream blushers and 3 lip glosses. It comes in a cute compact with a RMK lettering design and a pink pouch. I can’t believe its only been a year on WordPress & my own domain. The blog is completely growing from strength to strength, so thank you – readers! {Read More}
Happy Birthday Cosmetic Candy!
July 23, 2009 by
Tweet Oh my goodness! I have just realised, with an email demanding payment for domain renewal, that Cosmetic Candy hit its first Birthday on 19th July! For the long time followers, this blog began is ‘Mostly Makeup’ on Blogger where it lived for about 6 months, until I decided I wanted to completely control the presentation and content of the blog. Surely this calls for some kind of celebration?! But what?…..
Haul: L’oreal Professional Studio Secrets Make Up Range
July 23, 2009 by
Tweet I was very excited to see L’oreal’s new Studio Secrets range! The range is inspired by Linda Ecangelista! Here is my haul – the price range is up to £15.99 (for the foundation) but its on offer at £11.99 at Boots. There are, according to L’oreal there are 5 steps or secrets to great make up: 1. Primer 2. Complexion Enhancers 3. Covering Imperfections 4. Eyes 5. Lips Studio Secrets Professional Resurfacing Primer – The products have a kind {Read More}
Cute Haul of the day: Care Bear Stare!
July 22, 2009 by
Tweet We’re you a fan of the Care Bears? I was – my favourite was Wish A Lot Bear (the green one): When in reality, Grumpy is more my style: I saw this cute lipbalm and had to have it – its raspberry flavoured: The lipbalm compact is actually quite big – about 3 inches across. The lipbalm is nothing special – but I figured I could try using it up, if its no good I can scrape it out {Read More}
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