Deborah Milano 24Ore Velvet Eye Shadow

Since i began blogging i have been flabbergasted by the amount of great beauty brands that i hadn't previously heard of and Deborah Milano UK is one of them! If you haven't heard of them before you can find out more about them here. Their products are all at affordable prices and they sell makeup and skincare products as well as products for men, there really is something for everything! Today i am reviewing their 24Ore Velvet Eye Shadow* and the shade i picked is 18-Peacock which costs a mere £5.50!

Lets start with the packaging of this product,i love how small the shape of it is which makes it so easy to slip into a handbag/makeup bag as it doesn't take up much room. I love how the eye shadow is encased in swirls with their iconic symbol in the middle.The little set also comes with a one sided sponge applicator which is brilliant if you are travelling or always on the go.

 I am in love with this colour,because for a start it inst your typical autumnal colour but i like that it is a bit different to the norm. As you can see from the swatches it is highly pigmented,the colour is gorgeous!! There are lots of different tones to this colour but i would describe it as a teal colour,it also reminds me of mermaid like colours,maybe why i love it so much! From the swatch you can also see that the shade is shimmery,it really does look eye catching when it is worn as its not just a simple block colour.

Usually with eye shadows i have a problem with the colour staying on all day,as it often creases, maybe i should wear a primer? But with this eye shadow the staying power was great,there were no creases throughout the day so i was very impressed. The eye shadow can be worn either wet or dry, i wore it dry but i am really intrigued to see how the colour would look if worn wet. If this shade isn't to your fancy there are 22 shades in their whole range of the 24Ore velvet eye shadows,because i love this one so much mainly for its staying power and the highly pigmented colour i'm very tempted to get some more to add to my collection and i would fully recommend this range to you!

What do you think of this colour?Do you own any Debora Milano products?Have you worn eye shadow wet before?

*C/O Deborah Milano

Holiday to Menorca

Bikini - Motel Rocks

 Dress - Zara (old)

 Top - Stay Sick//Skirt - Hollister// Belt - Primark// Sandals - Topshop// Necklace - Primark

Shirt - Abercrombie//Skirt - Hollister

I have just got back from such a relaxing and amazing week away in a place called Cala n Bosch in Menorca with James. We have been in a long distance relationship for over a year since i have been away at Camp America and then an exchange year in Finland so it really was a perfect week knowing we have no more long good byes to come! Anyway, I would really recommend anyone to visit this place,the weather was a bit hit and miss at this time of the year but we had no rain and i achieved quite a nice tan,so i just hope it lasts in time for my birthday in almost a weeks time yey! As you can see the beaches are gorgeous with the perfect turquoise waters which i thought only existed in dreams! The scenery was fab and the food in the restaurants was delicious! It was a brilliant end to the summer and i am very ready to start my final year of university now,let the packing commence! 

What do you think of my holiday pictures?Have you visited Menorca before?

Benefit They're Real Review

Hello everyone, and a welcome to all my new followers! I have just got back from holiday today so sorry about the no new posts this last week! But I have lots of exciting posts lined up for you so I hope you enjoy reading!Anyway onto today's post, as I'm sure most of you did i picked this travel size version of They're real up in Glamour magazine a few months ago,there have been lots of reviews on this since but i have only just got round to trying it and it really is love. I've always been fond of trying out lots of mascaras to see which one i prefer and i am currently also using Loreal Paris telescopic lashes which is great but this is a real contender for perhaps my favourite mascara yet!

As you can see i naturally have quite long lashes but the ends are quite blonde so the impact of the mascara is more apparent. The applicator is quite thick to normal ones which i'm not too keen on but it does apply easily,my only niggle is that it is also has a smaller wand than most BUT it does a fantastic job at coating my lashes and its design helps to coat each individual lash meaning that is doesn't look clumpy (like spiders webs). 

The coverage in my opinion is fantastic and as you can see in the pictures above,it achieves dark lashes,and as it states on the box 94% of people saw dramatic volume and length,i definitely agree with this however i saw more length to my lashes than volume. I also used my eye lash curler beforehand to achieve more of a lift and the mascara holds the curl like this all day. Unlike some mascaras i have tried you don't end up having specs of the mascara half way down your face or under your eyes. It really is long lasting,it lasts me a full day which means its also harder than most mascaras at removing,so you do need to use a good  eye makeup remover for this. 

Overall, i will definitely be purchasing the full version when it has ran out,it helps me to achieve much longer and darker lashes than other mascaras i have tried. You can buy it from Boots for £19.50 which is at the high end but, at the moment they have an offer on where you get the booster set for this price which includes the full size and the travel size which is perfect for travelling and on the go touch ups.

Have you tried They're real?What are your thoughts on this product?

My skin care routine

Despite not even knowing what a cleanser was last year i have tried to get a good skincare routine going now. I suffered from bad acne last year which i have discussed in previous posts, so for me the skincare products i use are cheap and simple but overly effective.  I always fancy trying the more expensive attractive skin care people blog about but they often have fragrances and can cause your skin to be worse than it already was. So, If you suffer from acne/skin prone to spots or have sensitive skin then i cant recommend these products to you enough.

Simple facial wash gel - Most of my skincare includes the Simple skincare products. I started using these when i developed acne last year, i know people will spend a lot more money on skin care than me but I've found something that works,it keeps my acne from coming back,cleans my skin,contains no nasty smells or chemicals,it is simple(excuse the pun) but it works fabulously if you have sensitive skin or just want something that's cheap and it is still just as good as more expensive items.

Simple light moisturiser - I have combination skin and can get quite oily so the light moisturiser is perfect for me,i used this moisturiser while i lived in Finland and my skin was never dry despite the temperature being -30!! It does the job and that's all i want and need from a moisturiser.

Simple cleansing face wipes - I know that face wipes are branded as lazy and not too good to the skin but if i am ever on holiday,had a late night then these are perfect and they remove your makeup quickly and easily,after nights out i used to sleep in my makeup so for me face wipes are the best for a lazy person like me when i'm tired, and again no nasty chemicals in these and they don't irritate my skin. 

As you can tell i love Simple skincare and i will never stray from these products to more expensive and fancy items that i must admit look great but i know what works for my sensitive skin, i haven't had acne again since using them and the products are so cheap and often on offer for 3 for 2 at boots that you just cant go wrong!

Aqueous cream - Most people have probably heard of aqueous cream at some point in their life. I use this when i have particularly dry bits on my face and body for that matter. I apply it after my normal moisturiser in the desired parts and usually by the next day my skin is back to normal,i used to apply this all over my face but its so thick that it clogged up my pores so i recommend using this on just the odd patch when and as needed.As for the body its brilliant as a daily or an intensive moisturiser every now and again,its so cheap too at only £1 for 500g tub in Savers!

Skin therapy cleansing lotion - I used to use the simple cleanser but then i discovered this one from Wilkinsons costing only 98p!! Very cheap but it literally is the identical to the simple one,its plain,simple,has no fragrance but it does its job and is really effective at removing my makeup with the aid of cotton wool.

Acne Killer mask - If you've been reading my blog recently you'll now how much of a fan i am of this product, you can read my full review on it here. I use this mask once monthly now that my acne has gone just to prevent my pores from clogging up and the return of it. It is a peel off mask and it is painful, but if you are looking for a quick solution then this is it!

I hope you enjoyed reading about my cheap skin care routine! I am now off on holiday to Menorca for a week yey,but i have lots of posts lined up for you when i am back,and if you have any questions in the meantime i will reply to those as soon as i am back,i hope you all have a lovely week!What do you think? Have any of you tried these products before?