KIKO Milano Bargain Buys

Hiya all, sorry that It's been fairly quiet on the blog recently. Summer is a busy time, but I have lots of new posts coming up and exciting things for the upcoming months! 

If you haven't seen on my Insta account, I have just got back from being in Italy for a short holiday, just north of Luca. A fab week spent eating, drinking, sleeping and chilling by the pool (I did play tennis a few times to get a bit of exercise in). On our final day, we went to Viareggio to spend some time bathing on the beach, but I couldn't resist a little bit of shopping! KIKO Milano had a sale on, and when I walked inside to see bargain buckets of beauty and makeup products I just couldn't help myself...

I was amazed, and with the total of these two products, Super Duper Less is Better Cream Blush and Signature Eyemarker Liquid Liner, totaling to only three euros sixty, I am now looking back thinking I was a total fool and should have stocked up and bought Birthday and Christmas presents in advance! 

I assumed that as they were so low in price that they must have been lacking in quality, and I was so so wrong. Okay, so I've only been using these two products for the last two days, but in that time I can truthfully say that this is the nicest cream blush that I have ever used, the tone is beautiful, and it lasts leaving your cheeks flushed and blushed for hours at a go. The liquid eyeliner is also a steal, the application is fab, leaving thick and clean lines instantly, without having to press down hard onto your skin. Unfortunately, the precision isn't as great at the Bareminerals liquid liner that I usually use, but for one euro it's pretty amazing, and I usually end up using a cotton bud to smooth and shape each line anyway. 

I am pretty chuffed with both of these. I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT MOREEEE, WAHHHH 

Kristy x

Kat Von D 'Tattoo Liner' Liquid Eyeliner Review

Hey guys, I know I haven't written a post for a week or so, but as it's Christmas it's a time for giving, so I haven't had much time (or money) to buy things to review or spend on fun activities. Luckily I have a new review for you all, the Debenham's and Too Faced featured Kat Von D 'Tattoo Liner'. So here we go...

I was quite skeptical when I first went to try this out, I left it for a Saturday morning when I had plenty of time for it to go wrong (eyeliner can be such a tricky and messy thing!). I have been let down by eyeliner pens in the past as they often take a lot of force for any ink to come out. It's not the cheapest of eyeliners, at around £16, but I had heard good things and wanted to give a liquid pen another go, as when they work they are very handy and simple...

As you can see the precision of the pen is amazing, and you only have to place it on your eyelid lightly, I was so scared that I'd have to force it on like others from Benefit and Clinique. To be honest I really love this liner, despite its slightly tacky packaging. I don't want to go back to my old liner after trying this out, alas it is quite pricey so I may have to go back to my cheap alternative for a brief time. For anyone who has a bit of extra cash, or is seeking the perfect Christmas present for a girl that faces the daily struggles of cat or winged eyes, this product is a must! I can now put on my eye makeup in around 1 minute when getting ready for work in the morning - sheer bliss. 

I hope this has helped anyone looking to buy a new liner. 

Love,

K.

Beauty on a Budget

Being a University student, I know the trails and tribulations of trying to keep your makeup collection in good nick whilst abiding by  a limiting budget. So here are a few of my favourite products, all under £10!

Bourjois Bronzing Powder (£7.99)

This is the best drugstore powder out there! It is second to my favourite, Hoola, and is great for daily-wear due to its matte finish.

Seventeen High Drama Liquid Eyeliner (£3.99)

I never go too pricey with liquid eyeliner, there's no need! This beats Rimmel as it lasts a full day, so there's no need to top up on the run!

Maybelline Great Lash Very Black Mascara (£4.99)

This is up there with the greats, Lancome, Clinique and Benefit. ItS one of the only drugstore mascaras that leaves my lashes lush and long, avoiding clumpy black bumps.

No7 Concealer Brush & Eye Colour Brush (Both £8.00)

I got these in a set for Christmas and they are absolutely brilliant. I tend to wash them on a regular basis (I've previously ruined a few brushes from forgetting to do this) and use them daily. They are as good as Mac or Sephora, and way under half the price.

The Groovy Food Company Coconut Oil (£5.99)

I've only started using this in my beauty routine fairly recently, I used to think you could only cook with it. So i've got into using it for my dry hands in the evenings, and to shave my legs, leaving them smooth and hydrated. 

I hope this helps anyone trying to keep to a tight budget!

K.