My favourite beauty products in 2014: Bourjois, Paco Rabanne, Estee Lauder

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Hello! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas? I certainly did. I decided to pick out three of my favourite beauty products from this year. In terms of beauty, the past 12 months have been good to me. I've experimented, invested and discovered lots of brands (my favourite being KIKO). The biggest 'thing' for me has to be my skin care routine. I'm comfortable with it and it's doing me a lot of good. I'll be uploading a post on that soon. But for now, enjoy! 

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup - £29.50

No matter how many foundations I try I always end up going back to this one. It provides buildable medium to full coverage, lasts all day, balances the skin nicely and applies evenly. It's very dreamy and I doubt I'll move on to another foundation any time soon.

Paco Rabanne Lady Million Eau de Parfum 50ml - £49.50

My sister bought me this perfume for my graduation and I'm very thankful. It's without a doubt my favourite scent but because it's pricey it's something I've never purchased myself. Now I don't think I'll be able to be without it. Paco Rabanne knows how to do fragrance - they're all delicious. 

Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Lipstick - £8.99

These lipsticks have changed the game. I've always found lipsticks tricky because they tend to cling to dry patches and be high maintenance, but these ones are a dream. They're pigmented, long lasting, creamy and the most beautiful finish. I have four in my collection (I didn't photograph the red one, but you can see a swatch here) and I know I'll soon own the entire range.

What products have you loved this year?

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KIKO Luxurious Make Up Collection

Hello! Me again. I hope you're all not forgetting who I am. As you already know, KIKO Cosmetics is without a doubt my favourite make up brand. Not only are their products fantastic quality and their range is extensive, the entire brand is extremely affordable. What's not to love?! The Italian make up brand is back with a new collection, and this time it looks even more luxe than the last one.

Luxurious has been inspired by the glory of a wealthy kingdom. The packaging is not only gold and elegant, it's sophisticated and the products come in desirable cases to collect. There range comes with six products in a total of 13 different shades. All of which are classy and absolutely perfect for autumn and the party season.

KIKO Precious Illuminating Bronzer* - £18.00
This illuminating bronzer helps to soften and smooth the skin, giving off an airbrushed - but natural - look. The powder captures and reflects the light to leave the skin looking radiant and bright. It comes with a mixture of four shades which complement each other beautifully for an all over glow. This isn't a bronzer to contour the skin - it's one to be used across the entire face.

KIKO Magnificent Highlighter in Royal Gold* - £10.00
I originally thought this was a concealer and starting applying it underneath my eye area, only to be left with glittering under eyes - not the best look. However as a highlighter - the product's intended use - it's bloody brilliant. The water-based formula blends into the skin beautifully and leaves being a fresh and radiant look. The twist-up stylo makes the product a complete breeze to use too.

KIKO Luxurious Face Brush* - £16.00
I do love a good kabuki! This one is great for blending foundation into the skin as the fluffy, dense bristles ensures an even and smooth finish. I also love blending powder formulas into the skin with this brush as it gives a precise finish and blends very well. The packaging of this brush is stunning. It comes with a golden handle and a matching case - perfect for travelling and touch-ups.

What do you think of the new collection?
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Urban Decay Naked Basics 2

Today - a Sunday, I know. How strange! - the Naked Basics 2 palette arrived on my doorstep. I actually don't think this palette has been released in the UK yet (at least I can't find a link to it anywhere). I bought this palette from Cohorted. If you haven't heard of Cohorted it's basically a website that offers incredible discounts on wonderful products. The more people that buy the beauty product, the cheaper it becomes.

Cohorted were offering 30% off the RRP (£22) of the palette making it £15.40. I had a few loyalty points to spend so I ended up buying this palette for a mere £10.71. Safe to say, I'm a happy Jemma. The palette itself has been created to complement the Naked 2 palette, much like the Naked and Naked Basics palettes. I haven't had a chance to play with it properly yet but as with all Urban Decay shadows, they're beautiful quality. Especially for mattes.

The palette comes with six cool-toned shades. Five mattes and one satin to highlight:

Skimp - pale nude satin

Stark - nude-pink matte

Frisk - warm grey matte

Cover - muted warm-red matte

Primal - muted brown matte

Undone - deep, smoky brown matte

At first glance, the Basics palettes look incredibly dull and boring compared to their cousins, but to create a gorgeous eye look, they're a necessity. They're perfect for highlighting, contouring, adding depth and definition, eyelining and even for brows. My originally Naked Basics palette is very well loved and I can't wait to delve further into this one. I'll keep you updated and let you know how I get on with it - I'm guessing it'll end up in a favourites post soon.

Have you seen the Naked Basics 2 palette anywhere online in the UK yet? Did you manage to get your hands on one thanks to Cohorted?

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MAKE UP | KIKO Daring Game Collection

Bronzer, Highlighter, Lipstick, Lip Liner

Kajal, Marker Liner, Color-Up in 11, Color-Up in 20, Eye Pencil in 2, Eye Pencil in 6

KIKO have outdone themselves, AGAIN. It seems like this make up brand can do no wrong. Their new collection, Daring Game, has been inspired by the smart, quick-witted Bond girls. The collection is strong, sophisticated, elegant, confident and absolutely perfect for autumn. The packaging, for starters, is exceptionally clever and reflects the Roulette table, card decks and dice.

Golden Game Sculpting Bronzer in Precious Sienna* - £15.90

This multi-tasking palette hasn't left my side since I received it. It comes with a two-toned matte bronzer and a pearly highlight. For me, this is the collection's stand out product. The packaging is stunning (it includes a large mirror) and the formula is exceptional. The three shades are buttery soft and of the right pigment - no muddy look. I use the bronzers to sculpt my cheekbones and the highlight to add an all over glow. I'm addicted.

Color-Up Long Lasting Eyeshadow in 11 and 20* - £7.90

These creamy jumbo shadow sticks are incredibly soft and blend like a dream. The pigment is outstanding and the pencils don't drag on the eyelids. They create a beautiful smoky eye but I find that I definitely need to use a good primer with them. They're very creamy which means that they don't last as long as they claim, sadly.

Mystery Smoky Eye Pencil in 2 and 6* - £6.90

I was extremely confused about these when I first received them but after reading the press release, I realised that they're actually hidden. Underneath the outer packaging is an eyeliner pencil that glides onto the eyelids and waterline. These can be smudged with the brush encased in the packaging or left to set for dramatic, stunning eyes.

All-In Marker and Kajal* - £9.90

This eyeliner is a two-in-one product. It comes with a marker tip and a kajal tip - both great for creating a smoky eye. The marker isn't the best that I've tried. It's perfectly shaped but it isn't quite as intense and black as I'd like. The kajal, on the other hand, is wonderful. It's long-lasting, dramatic and easy to use.

Ace of Diamond Lipstick in 21* - £7.90

I think I'm addicted to this lipstick. It's a stunning grown-up shade and it's definitely going to be my most worn autumn lip. The lipstick itself is long-lasting and easy to apply thanks to its ultra-gliding formula. The finish is demi-matte which for me is perfect for a lipstick.

Ace of Diamond Lip Pencil in 21* - £5.90

I've never really used a lip pencil before but I think this one might convert me. It matches the lipstick perfectly and really ensures the lipstick stays put throughout the day. This lip pencil doesn't drag on the lips and leaves behind a strong pigment. It's great for making my thin lips fuller.

Poker Nail Lacquer in 04 and 05* - £6.90

How adorable are these nail polishes?! From the top they look like dice. Incredible. The blue shade is one that I'm most definitely going to be wearing on my graduation as it matches my dress perfectly. The plum shade is a gorgeous colour for autumn. I'm yet to try these out on my nails (nail polish ban) but KIKO claim that they give a gel-effect on the nails.

Daring Game Face Brush* - £15.90

I adore this two-toned face brush. It has been designed to follow the natural lines of the cheekbone. The two levels allow for bronzer and highlighter to applied at the same time and this is what I've been using with the bronzer I mentioned earlier. Both products work in complete harmony with each other and create such a gorgeous sculpted cheekbone. 

What's your favourite item from the collection?

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MAKE UP | MeMeMe Cheek and Lip Tint in Coral Blossom

I'm someone who isn't particularly fond of cream/liquid blushes. I like the idea of them, but with my blemished skin, I usually find that blending them moves around my make up and exposes my scarring. When I received the MeMeMe Cheek and Lip Tint in Coral Blossom* (£5.50), I was dreading it. I thought, "I can't possibly put this on my skin and expect my make up to remain in place."

But after a few weeks of staring at it, sat there all pretty in my make up drawers, I couldn't resist. At first, I applied quite a lot of product which left me looking a bit doll-like. The second time, I simply applied a small dot and stippled the product into my skin using the KIKO Face 106 brush (£14.90). The brush and blush work wonderfully together to add a beautiful, subtle flush to the cheeks.

My worries have vanished, and if anything, this blush actually adds a little bit more coverage to my skin. It doesn't move my make up around and it doesn't expose my scarring. Instead it warms up my cheeks and leaves my skin looking glowing, yet natural. At only £5.50, this tint is an absolute bargain. Like I mentioned earlier, you only need a little dab as it's incredibly pigmented (it also lasts all day long too).

However, you can also get this blush for a little bit cheaper by using the code "mememe15" to get 15% off of your entire order.

Have you tried this tint before? What's your favourite liquid blush?

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BEAUTYBAY The Collection Little Black Box BB Summer Style Edition

I've never been a fan of the monthly subscription boxes. I think they started off well, but have gone downhill since then. Every month I constantly find myself reading blog posts about how disappointed subscribers are. The one off beauty boxes, on the other hand, always surprise and intrigue me. When the BEAUTYBAY The Collection Little Black Box BB Summer Style Edition* (what a mouthful!) landed through my letterbox I was at first amazed. I had no idea that BEAUTYBAY had their own range. So this box is not only a fabulous way to try out new products, but also to discover a new brand.

The box contains the following:

• Blending Sponge in Fuchsia Pink - I'm yet to try this out but I'm really happy that I now have a blending sponge in my collection. I've heard wonderful things about them and this one promises flawless foundation application with no streaks and no difficultly blending.
• Lipstick in Delicate Pink - I instantly fell in love with this colour but sadly, my lipstick has no pigment whatsoever. I doubt BEAUTYBAY would put a pigment-less lipstick in the box so I do think that mine is a dud. The lipstick is supposed to be smooth, creamy and moisturising yet still have great coverage.
• Lipgloss in Coral Shimmer - I was pleasantly surprised with this lipgloss. It's moisturising and deposits a nice amount of colour on the lips. It isn't non-sticky, but it isn't overly sticky. It's just the right balance which ensures it has pretty good longevity.
• Detangling Brush Large in Hot Purple - Another standout in the box is this detangling brush. Don't get me wrong, I love my Tangle Teezer but this one has a handle which makes it even easier to use. It eliminates knots and tangles effortlessly and can be used on wet or dry hair. I'm shocked that this is just £5 when bought on its own.
• Mascara in Flawless Black - This isn't the best mascara in the world but it's welcomed in my collection. It lengthens, volumises and defines the lashes and leaves them looking natural and perfect for the day time. It also contains a blend of waxes which care for the lashes.
• Lip Brush - I'm not a big fan of lip brushes so sadly, this one won't get much use but I have tried it and the flat yet rounded tip allows you to trace the contours of your lips easily. It provides even coverage and blends the lipstick onto the lips beautifully.

So in this box there are two standout products (Blending Sponge and the Detangling Brush), three good products (Lipgloss, Mascara and Lip Brush) and one that's a complete dud (Lipstick). Now, I don't think that's bad at all. Overtime I've realised that the boxes are always going to be a bit hit and miss. But if you've wanted to try the Blending Sponge and Detangling Brush for a while now, this box is definitely worth the money as those two alone retail for £10. The box is priced at £15 (a saving of £14) with free delivery.

What's your favourite beauty box? Does this one intrigue you?
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Drugstore summer make up saviours for oily skin

Summer and oily skin. A combination that doesn't work well together. As soon as there's a tiny hint of summer in the UK, my face ends up melting midday. In the winter, my skins leans more towards the dry/combination side of the spectrum, but as soon as a bit of sun peeks out of the clouds, my skin turns into an oil slick. It becomes a shiny mess midday and make up doesn't last throughout the day. Overtime, I've found a combination of drugstore products to help combat the shine, and keep make up in place all day long. Almost no touch ups required.

I start off with the NYX Shine Killer* - £12.50 which is without a doubt one of my favourite primers. I do believe it's silicone-based (if it isn't, it feels that way) and although not everyone gets on with these kind of primers, they're personally my favourite. It smooths over the skin and leaves in mattified and prepped for foundation. For my cheeks I love using the Bourjois Cream Blush in Healthy Glow* - £7.99. A couple of years ago, I would never have used a cream blush but this cream to powder finish is incredible. It's a beautiful, natural colour that stays put on the skin throughout the day. I then finish off the entire look with the SEVENTEEN Stay Time Pressed Powder - £4.49, a recent release that's a godsend. This pressed powder sets make up and ensures it doesn't budge throughout the day. It also takes away any shine without leaving the skin looking completely dead-matte. Dare I say it's better than Rimmel's Stay Matte?

What are your summer make up saviours?

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MAKE UP | Bourjois Volume 1 Seconde mascara

I will admit it... I'm a mascara whore. I do love the Green People Volumising Mascara a lot but it isn't readily available in stores. My replacement? The Bourjois Volume 1 Seconde mascara.* I've been wearing this mascara every single day and I've fallen head over heels in love with it. First of all, the brush. It's been specially developed by Bourjois and it takes its inspiration from professional round hairbrushes. It uses small wraparound spheres and straight bristles to coat the lashes, define each individual lash and create instant volume. 

The mascara itself uses three active lashmorphing ingredients to give an immediate thickening effect and the carnauba, bee's waxes and jojoba ester ensures volume is delivered right through the ends of each lash. The mascara claims to last 16 hours on the lashes (and there's also a waterproof mascara claiming to last 24 hours). I can't say whether or not this claim is true as I don't wear make up for that long, but I've had no problem with the mascara disappearing midday, and it holds a curl nicely throughout the day. The proof is in the images above; it's a bloody good mascara and one that I will without a doubt be repurchasing again.

You can buy this mascara here where it retails for £9.99 (and at the moment, Bourjois have a 2 for £14 offer on a lot of their products).

What's your favourite mascara?
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MAKE UP | Me Me Me Cosmetics Blush Me! Blush Box in Rouge

If there's one make up product I really love (aside from foundation), it's blusher. It's an item that can completely change your look, pull it together and instantly make you look awake. I remember the MeMeMe Blush Me! Blush Box's* being released a few years ago and since then, they've been on my wishlist. Sadly, no Superdrug's near me stock the brand, but a few days ago I found one in my postbox. 

The packaging resembles Benefit's famous boxed powders. It's sturdy, pretty and comes with a decent sized mirror in the lid and a brush that isn't half bad - in fact for bronzer, it's fabulous. The blush itself comes in four different shades: Rouge, Bronze, Coral and Pink. And despite the swatch and shade, the blush above is in the shade Rouge*. The name is quite off putting, but the blush itself is far from red.

It reminds me of Benefit's Coralista which is a blusher I've wanted for an awfully long time. Pigmentation wise, this blush can't be faulted. If anything, it's too pigmented and a light hand is needed when applying. It blends beautifully and lasts throughout the day. The shimmer awakens my complexion and the colour complements my pale skin tone perfectly.

Usually, this blush retails for £8.50 but at the moment, it's on offer for just £6 on the Me Me Me Cosmetics website. Also, you can get 15% off your first order, making this blush an absolute bargain. I doubt you'll be able to find another blush of such outstanding quality for a better price. I absolutely adore it and since receiving it, I haven't worn anything else on my cheeks. I've even been told I look radiant!

Have you tried this blush before?
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What's in my make up bag?

Oh I must say, it's good to be a "full time blogger" now. Obviously this isn't a viable career as I certainly don't make enough money from blogging to live off, but it's nice to be able to blog whenever I want. I love having nothing to do and I'm definitely making the most while it lasts. Although this post is called, "what's in my make up bag," I actually don't have a make up bag. I suppose these are just my everyday make up products. And although I mix it up often, these are the items that I reach for most often; my favourites, if you like.

Pur Minerals Correcting Primer in Purple* - £22.50

I truly love this primer and I find myself reaching for it daily. It feels lightweight on the skin and make up adheres to it like it's glue, nothing that's applied on top of this is budging throughout the day, no matter what. The purple hue counteracts scarring and although it's not incredibly noticeable, I definitely think it helps up the coverage of my foundation, so no complaints with that one. 

Vichy Dermablend Corrective Foundation - £15.50 (currently on offer for £11.62)

I've raved about this many times before and I'll contain to do so as long as I live. As far as foundations go, this is perfection and it doesn't receive enough love. It's full coverage at its finest but is exceptionally lightweight and unnoticeable on the skin. Easy to blend, this foundation glides over the skin and stays put throughout the day. You can see my full review here with before and after photos.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer - £4.19

I've tried many different concealers over the years but I always come back to this one. It's fail safe and always serves me well. The coverage is nice and probably the fullest on the high street and it never ends up looking cakey. I also find that I need a fair amount of concealer and go through tubes of the stuff quickly, so the price of this concealer is perfect for me. Why spend £20 when this one's under a fiver?!

Soap & Glory Archery Brow Tint and Pencil - £10.00

This is a new discovery of mine and at the moment, I'm on the lookout for a new brow product. For ages I've been using my Urban Decay Naked Basics palette, but now the shades "Naked 2" and "Faint" are running extremely low. I don't like the Brow Tint half of this but the Pencil is lovely. It's more like a wax and fills in the brows nice and naturally.

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow Palette* - £45.00

I don't know how I've lived so long without this palette. It's an absolute godsend. It has every shade you'd ever need to create the most perfect neutral smoky eye, and it smells like chocolate. As with all of Too Faced's shadows, the pigmentation, blendability and staying power are second to none. You can find my full review here.

NYX The Curve* - £14.00

This eyeliner completely changed my life. No matter how hard I tried, eyeliner was something I couldn't perfect for many years. Then this beauty came along. The handle makes the liner incredibly easy to hold and the nib glides along eyelids meaning you don't need to stretch and tug them. You can find my full review here and since then, I've gone through five tubes of the stuff.

Green People Volumising Mascara* - £14.75

I'm someone who has never remained loyal to mascara. I naturally have long eyelashes so overtime I've found that pretty much all mascaras do the same thing. But the moment I tried Green People's Volumising Mascara, I knew I was a convert. This brush combs through the lashes, coating each one and making them luscious and thick. You can see my full review here.

Benefit The POREfessional: Agent Zero Shine* - £23.50

I have the biggest love/hate relationship with this powder. You see, you only get 7g's worth of product for a whopping £23.50 - I have no idea how Benefit can charge that amount, it's almost crazy. But aside from this, the finishing powder is lovely. And I absolutely love it. It doesn't just fill in pores, it fills in my scars and leaves my skin looking airbrushed. Such a dilemma. I don't know whether I'll repurchase when I've used it all.

KIKO Sun Lovers Blush in Copacabana Coral* - £14.90

The moment I saw this blush I fell in love and since then, I haven't used any other product on my cheek. The packaging is beautiful, the blush is stunning and it takes me from dead to alive in approximately one minute. You can see my full review and swatch of this product here. Although it's limited edition, I hope KIKO never stop selling it. I'd be heartbroken.

LUSH Lipstick in Strong - £14.50

And finally, we have something for the lips. I do change my lipstick everyday but I've been loving LUSH's Strong lipstick. It's a beautiful orange/red shade that's incredibly vibrant. However, when a small amount is applied, it's muted down enough for me to wear in the day. The formula sadly, is a little bit off and if I don't properly prep my lips they can end up looking dry. But it's worth it for the stunning colour.

What are your favourite everyday make up items? Have you tried any of the above?
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LIPS | Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick

L-R Peony and Coral

Have you seen the weather today? Isn't it beautiful? Opening the blind today I was greeted to the sun and you know what that means, don't you? Summer is well and truly on its way... and so are the bright lipsticks. Over the past few years, lipstick formulas have been re-formulated and the beauty industry have left us with some truly stunning gems. The latest hybrid to hit the market are the Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipsticks*. 

With the staying power of a stain, the intense colour of a lipstick and the shine of a gloss, these lipsticks are something else. The high pigment instantly perfects the lips and leaves behind a vibrant, stunning colour. There are six shades in the collection ranging from a classic nude to a shocking purple and as far as these lipsticks are concerned, I'd say go bright or go home. My favourite of the two I have is definitely Coral. The shade is unlike anything else out there and is without a doubt going to be the summer shade.

Another point worth mentioning is how easy these are to apply. The precision tip doe-foot application ensures a clean and effortless application that looks perfect and stays perfect throughout the entire day. The Too Faced Melted lipsticks are available at Debenhams where they sadly retail for a pricey £19 each.

What's your favourite summer lipstick? Have you tried the Melted lipsticks?
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The best summer collection? KIKO'S Life in Rio with Swatches

Sun Lovers Blush in Copacabana Coral

Sun Lovers Blush in Copacabana Coral

L-R Creamy Touch Eyeshadow in 104 and 101 

L-R Creamy Touch Eyeshadow in 104 and 101 

L-R Tropical Heat Waterproof Eyeliners in 04 and 06

L-R Sun Show Nail Lacquer in 475 and 470

L-R Exotic Shine Lipstick in 101 and 104

Life in Rio Face Brush Duo Flat Foundation end

Life in Rio Face Brush Duo Dense Angled end

Life in Rio Face Brush Duo Dense Angled end

L-R Essential Bronzer in Warm Melange, Sun Lovers Blush in Copacabana Coral

Wearing Sun Lovers Blush in Copacabana Coral, Essential Bronzer in Warm Melange, Creamy Touch Eyeshadow in 101 and Exotic Shine Lipstick in 101

"The collection showcases vibrant colours with an unexpected elegance and unparalleled quality." 

First of all, I must apologise for how the pictures are displayed above. I had a complete nightmare with Blogger and this was the best order I could get in them in. If it's confusing, I do apologise, however I didn't want to miss out any images as the collection is stunning. Anyway, as you all probably know by now, KIKO is my favourite make up brand, ever. I wish their products were more readily available in the UK - I'd kill to peruse at my leisure in Boots - but nonetheless, it doesn't take away from their stunning collections, fabulous quality products and affordable prices. The next time I'm in London, I'll be making my way to their store on Regent Street and swatching until my heart can't take it any more... ooh I get all excited thinking about it. Anyway, their latest collection is well, look at it, it's stunning. Life In Rio has been inspired by the colourful street life in Rio, Brazil's capital city. 

Essential Bronzer in Warm Melange* - £16.90

With a whopping 20g worth of product, this baked bronzer is absolutely huge. Encased inside the stunning packaging is a nicely sized mirror and a silky bronzer that smells of vanilla. The complementing marbled shades work beautifully together creating an easy to blend powder that doesn't look orange or muddy on the skin. I use this where the sun would naturally hit my face and it warms up my complexion and makes me look sunkissed.

Sun Lovers Blush in Copacabana Coral* - £14.90

A smaller version of the Essential Bronzer packaging, this blush also comes with a decent sized mirror and the most beautiful looking blush I've ever seen in my life. Copacabana Coral has a Barbie pink on one side and a blue/bronze on the other side. The blue colour looked scary at first but when sweeped onto the cheeks you're left with the perfect balance of colour and a healthy glow. The blush is silky to the touch and easy to blend. There are also three other shades available.

Tropical Heat Waterproof Eyeliner in 04 and 06* - £7.90

These eyeliners are something else. I doubt I'd wear the blue shade as it isn't a colour that I'm a fan of but the sparkly brown is stunning. There are six vibrant waterproof eyeliners in this collection and they glide on easily and stay put throughout the day. Removing them proves to be a pain, but when you're on holiday and humidity is high, that's a risk I'd be happy to take. The eyeliner brush is extremely fine and gives off precise definition.

Creamy Touch Eyeshadow Duo in 101 and 104* - £9.90

These Creamy Touch Eyeshadow Duos are incredible. They're highly pigmented and the creamy formula glides onto the eyes for a super smooth application. They're easily to blend and once set, they aren't going to budge throughout the day. There are six shades available in the collection however, 101 is perfection for me. A beautiful cream on one end and a matte purple-brown on the other; the perfect understated smoky eye. The sparkly pink of 104 looks stunning in the inner corner as a highlight and the bright pink surprisingly works a treat on the lips.

Exotic Shine Lipstick in 01 and 04* - £8.50

I have quite a lot of KIKO lipsticks and despite the reasonable price tag, they're some of the best I own. The Exotic Shine Lipsticks have a creamy formula that provides a satin finish. They look like a lipstick, apply like a lipstick and have the pigmentation of a lipstick but with the shine of a gloss. There are six shades available in the collection and out of the two I have, 01 is my favourite. It's the most perfect pinky nude shade that completes a make up look.

Sun Show Nail Lacquer in 470 and 475* - £5.90

KIKO's nail polishes are lovely and these don't bring the standard down. The limited edition colours give off a full colour with a special gold pearl that really makes them pop. As always, they're quick drying and long lasting. There are ten shades available in this collection and I need to get my mitts on 469 Delicious Mango.

Life in Rio Face Brush* - £16.90

This brush is a must-have if you travel often. It comes with a flat foundation end for applying creamy formulations and a dense synthetic angled end for application of powders. The flat foundation end is pretty standard however the angled end is incredible for contouring the skin. When used with the Essential Bronzer it warms up the complexion and gives me cheekbones that Kim K would be envious of.

What's your favourite product from the collection? What do you think about the collection?
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