I've been so excited about doing this post! Although it may not be my best as I am quite poorly at the moment...but here goes nothing :)
So MUA Cosmetics (Make Up Academy)....are a brilliant purse friendly cosmetics company, their core range are all only a pound. That's right, just a pound!!! They also launched a professional range last year and everything is still under a tenner!! WOOHOO!!!
Ok now I'm usually quite a sceptic about really really cheap cosmetics, I do worry that they wont be up to scratch...but since I've never seen a bad review for MUA....ANYWHERE... I was extremely excited to give them a go!!!
Here's my little bundle!! Overall it only cost me £25.50. Utter bargain considering how much is there and the fact that they are pretty decent quality products!
So we have:
12 Shade Pretty Pastels Palette
12 Shade Heaven and Earth Palette
Blusher in Shades 1, 2 and 4
Bronzer in Shade 1
Mascara in Shade 7 (pink) and Shade 5 (black)
Eye Dust in Shade 5
Pencil Eyeliner in Snow White
Eye Brow Pencil in Brunette
Extreme Felt Eyeliner in Black
False Lashes in Sassy
Eye Primer
Lip Gloss in Shade 3
Lipsticks in Shades 11, 15 (juicy) and 14 (bare)
As I only received my package on Monday I haven't had much chance to test the products out fully yet, but I did have a go at a browny gold smokey eye for my hair appointment yesterday and the pigment in the eye shadows is absolutely awesome! I also used the eye primer and it was so smooth and lovely and made my eyeshadow last all day and took A LOT of cleansing to get it off so I was impressed!!
I will do some proper reviews of a few of the products individually soon as well!!
Toodle Pip!!
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Just quickly, I know there is Make Up Artist Magazine....but are there any others??
They have an abundance of different magazines devoted to different types of paper craft, knitting, etc but they don't seem to have any devoted purely to cosmetics.
I for one would love that!! I know fashion magazines do cover a few cosmetics, and have the odd tutorial, but it would be great to have some more magazines completely and utterly about make up, and make up to suit any budget, filled with reviews, tips from make up artists, tutorials, skin and health guides.
Because as much as I love to read blogs and websites....(it's my book fetish all over again here) there is nothing quite like having that material in print in your hands, with glossy photos and ads to look at as well. And again you can take it with you in the bath!!! haha!
Anyone else think this would be a good idea??
Toodle Pips!!
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I really like everything Bobbi Brown does. I love her cosmetic line, I love her brushes and I LOVE <3 this book!!!
Firstly it's really eye catching don't you think? Bold and Beautiful!!
I bought it as an extra resource for doing my course and I must say its much better than the actual textbook I was given.
I also love that it's not solely aimed at those wishing to study make up, it contains the basics so any woman can do their own make up perfectly, know whats suits them, how to apply it properly etc.
One of my favourite sections is the nutrition section, as we all know beauty and make up all start with good skin and this tells you what foods are good, what things to avoid and how to care properly for your skin, which I am in desperate need of!!
The first section is really dedicated to the beginner and the basics of make up, the second section is aimed more towards the aspiring make up artist, it shows you how to organise and take care of your kit, what basics you need for your kit, how to break into the industry, what working with certain photographers is like. All really interesting and fundamental things to help you on your way in the make up world!!
I definitely think you should purchase this, whether you're an aspiring make up artist, a full trained and qualified one, someone who hardly wears make up, or just a make up fan. It truly has something for everyone.
Let me tempt you even more by sharing a few pages of the beautiful photos included.....
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Toodle Pips!!
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