Review | Makeup Revolution The One Blush Sticks

 

 

By now, you're probably thinking that Makeup Revolution can get no better, but of course, they have come out with yet another product that will happily rival a high end brand and put up a damn good fight. Ever tired the Nars Multiples? If its a Yes then you will be shockingly surprised about how these Blush Sticks rival them. If not, then be prepared to save a ton of money because these are £25 cheaper then the Nars Multiples at a money saving price of £5 a piece. Oh how I love a bloody good bargain.

Cream blusher can be a little scarey if the consistency and 'creamyness' isn't correct as it takes a lot of blending but with these, they pat into the skin beautifully, leaving a soft non cakey finish.

In this new line up of blush sticks come in 8 different colours, 4 matte finish and 4 shimmer finish. There is Pink and Matte Pink are quite intense pinks that will give a real flush of colour which would be perfect for darker skin tones. Dream and Matte Dream are my faveourite as Matte Dream is a very pale pink that gives you that glow and Dream could be worn as a highlight with its soft colour and shimmery finish. They would both be good for fair skin tones, like myself. Rush and Matte Rush are coral colours with a slight orange undertones which would look so good with a tan in summer time to make you look really glowing and bronzed. Talking of bronzing, there are also two deep brown sticks called Matte Malibu and Malibu. Now Matte Malibu is perfect for a contour as it's easy to get a straight line because they are in stick form and they blend out so well! On point Makeup Rev!
You can see by the pictures that they are really cream and pigmented. They can also be used on the lips so Matte Dream would be a lovely soft lip for a day time look. I also think that dream would be nice to just pop on your lids for a nice shimmery cream shadow.

So, you know how much they cost, you know that they will easily rival a high end brand, what are you still doing here?! Go, Go, Go!

Winter Survival Guide Part One

It's officially that time of year where everyone wants to go into hibernation. But how do you survive the cold conditions? Looking and feeling ace, that's how.

Let's start from the inside and work outwards because once you feel good on the inside, you look good on the outside - Gok Wan knows. 

It's important to realise that during the winter you get a lot less exercise than what you do durin the summer. In the summer, you're walking everywhere and always outside where as in the winter, you're snuggled up on the sofa munching on mince pies. It's important to still get your daily dose of exercise because you can't over eat and get lazy during winter then rush to get back in shape for summer, that's not good for your body. Simple exercises can be done in the comfort of your own home so set yourself up a little 10 minute a day exercise burst. It can consist of anything that will get your heart racing and do a little extra to keep your muscles lean. Here's an example:

30 Seconds Of Each

Squats, REST

Sit Ups, REST

Leg Raises (right leg), REST

Leg Raises (left leg), REST

Crunches, REST

Scissor Lifts, REST

Press Ups, REST

Mountain Climbers, REST

Lunges (alternate legs), REST

Bridge (lay on your back and push your hips up and back down, then repeat), REST

Yes, it's a little extreme and I'm terrible at exercising but it'll make you feel a lot better after it!
Note: Please stretch before and after, I don't want be responsible for you not being able to move the next day..

Exercising is key for an active lifestyle but it's important to eat healthy too. It's not just about the weight, it's important to get many vitamins and nutrients in your body to fight against common colds and feeling rough throughout the winter season. Try waking up to a green tea in the morning and adding fruit snacks in the day in order to help you apply a healthier lifestyle slowly. 

Once you're feeling good on the inside, it's time to start looking good on the outside. Keeping warm doesnt mean being puffa jackets and skii boots, you can be stylish whist dressing appropriately for the weather. I have created a few options of the perfect winter day time outfits and all from the highstreet of course! 

Topshop

Coat Jeans Vest Boots

Miss Selfridges

Boots Jumper Jeans Scarf

New Look

Boots Shirt Cardigan Jeans Necklace

I love winter clothes so much and these are just a few examples of keeping warm but stylish. I love the idea of dresses and tights for A/W too, just not during the windy weather.. only Marilyn could pull off that look!

Keep an eye out for part two of my Winter Survival guide next week!