Christmas Makeup using the Sleek Goodnight Sweetheart Palette | Blogmas Day 12

Hey Sweeties,

A few weeks ago I reviewed the limited edition Sleek Goodnight Sweetheart i-Divine eye shadow palette (here), and I said that I would show you a look using the palette, which will be ideal to recreate over Christmas (well, not in those exact words but you know what I mean).

Some people prefer to do their eye makeup before applying the rest of their face (foundation etc.), particularly if it’s a look involving lots of shimmer. However, I still generally begin applying my makeup with foundation and concealer, before powder, bronzer, blush and highlight; before brows and eyes. So, that all being said, here’s an idea for your Christmas makeup –

For my base, I begin with the Rimmel Insta Flawless (review here), before layering the Bobbi Brown foundation stick in warm beige over the top. For concealer I use a mixture of the Bourjois Radiance Reveal in 01 to brighten under the eyes, and 02 for blemishes; but also the Bobbi Brown eye brightener in 3 Bisque. I then apply a light dusting of the Bobbi Brown nude finish illuminating powder in Bare (review here). FYI all my Bobbi Brown makeup can be seen in my wedding makeup post here.

Then I apply my contour, blush and highlight and for this I use the Rimmel sculpting palette (review here) which I just love!

Christmas makeup

Christmas makeup

Bronzer, blush and highlight after blending

I then do my brows and for this I use the Hi Impact brow palette which I have used consistently since receiving it in a Look Fantastic beauty box (here), and set in place with the Rimmel ‘Brow this way’ gel. Then for the eyes!

Sleek Goodnight Sweetheart Palette

Using the Sleek Goodnight Sweetheart palette (review here), I apply ‘Hold me Tight’ across the whole lid as a base.

Christmas makeup

I then apply ‘Romance’ into the crease and blend –

Christmas makeup

For the shimmer which I think is what elevates this look to something ideal for your Christmas party or even Christmas day, I apply ‘Velvet Wrap’ and also ‘Love’ which I try to pack on quite heavily.

Christmas makeup

I then use ‘Lingerie’ in the inner corners of my eyes, and underneath my brow to lighten, and blend together. I then take some of the Bobbi Brown gel liner along my upper lash line and blend, before using the Stila Huge Extreme lash mascara (review here) to complete the look. Iv you wanted to, you can also add false eyelashes on top.

Christmas makeup

Christmas makeup

Christmas makeup

I have completed the look by applying Nars Palais Royal lip crayon.

I am by no means a makeup professional but I thought it would be fun to show you a look that I love and think will be ideal to replicate for your Christmas makeup… but it is of course totally up to you!

Remember to enter my giveaway here!

Until tomorrow x

Sleek Goodnight Sweetheart Limited Edition i-Divine Eye Shadow Palette

A little while ago, and indeed every now and again, Boots will do a great deal on Sleek products and in this situation it was two for £12, so I rightly took the opportunity to snap up the limited edition Sleek Goodnight Sweetheart eyeshadow palette.

I own several Sleek i-Divine palettes and other products, most recently I reviewed the Matte Me Liquid Lipsticks in Velvet Slipper and Birthday Suit which have quickly become firm favourites and will no doubt make it into my 2016 Favourites post (spoiler!).

Sleek Goodnight Sweetheart Palette

Sleek Goodnight Sweetheart Palette

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Sleek Matte Me Liquid Lipstick in Birthday Suit | Beauty Review

Hey Sweeties,

Liquid lipsticks are having such a moment right now, when I say ‘moment’ I mean year because it seems 2016 has so far been dominated by them and the trend doesn’t seem even close to disappearing any time soon. As you know I am a big fan of liquid lipsticks, my favourites being the Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet collection (see my review here), and while I have struggled to find anything that beats them because they last so well, their closest competitor has got to be the Matte Me range from Sleek. Most recently I purchased and reviewed for you guys one of the new shades the brand released, Velvet Slipper (review here), but if Twitter is anything to go by, everyone goes nuts for Birthday Suit and I know this because it’s almost always sold out everywhere I go. However, I happened to find it recently in my local Boots store and as you know how much of a sucker I am for intrigue, I thought I would give it a go.

Sleek Birthday Suit

Sleek Birthday Suit

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Sleek Matte Me Liquid Lipstick in Velvet Slipper Beauty Review

A couple of months ago, I made a few new beauty purchases (here) and as promised, I said I would review a few of the products individually for you. Last week I posted about the Sleek Cream Contour Palette, and today I am sharing my thoughts about the Sleek Matte Me liquid lipstick in shade, Velvet Slipper which I believe is one of the shades released as part of the new collection.

I am a big fan of Sleek makeup and they are arguably one of the best high street brands on the market right now, for both the quality of their products, and affordability.

Sleek Matte Me Velvet Slipper

Beauty Haul -Sleek Matte Me Lipstick

Described as an ‘ultra smooth matte lip cream‘ the matte me formula is very creamy and beautifully pigmented, and upon application it mattes down almost instantly so you do need to be quick (and accurate) when applying the product.

To really make your lips pop, I would recommend outlining your lips in concealer, just to really achieve a sharp line of definition but you do only need one layer of the product.

I love a good berry lip and you can’t go wrong with Velvet Slipper; a red-toned plum shade and I definitely think it’s your year-round berry lipstick if you’re someone like me, who often likes a bolder lip, even during summer.

As long as your lips are free from rough, flaky skin, the product leaves a lovely smooth finish which lasts extremely well.

I don’t feel as yet I can quite trust the product as much as I can the Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet lipsticks, but I think when you’re wearing such a bold colour this is normal as when you eat or drink, you will naturally be constantly checking your lipstick hasn’t smudged and/or partly worn off.

Sleek Matte Me Velvet Slipper

Overall, I would thoroughly recommend this Sleek matte me lipstick, on both formula and shade and I would be keen to explore some of the other shades from the range; Birthday Suit I have heard is particularly popular among makeup lovers.

Have any of you tried the Sleek Matte Me liquid lipsticks? What are your thoughts?

Until next time x

Learning how to Contour & Sleek Cream Contour Palette Review | August Blogs

Hey Sweeties,

In a recent beauty haul (here), I purchased the Sleek Cream Contour palette having decided that it was a makeup technique that I wanted to learn how to do. Of course I chisel out my cheek bones in my daily makeup routine, and add concealer under my eyes to brighten, but to actually properly contour is something still to master. I also within the same haul, purchased a blending sponge as on Instagram particularly, I had seen this as the preferred application and blending method by many.

Sleek Cream contour

Blending Sponge

I’ve got to say, I really have enjoyed using this Sleek cream contour palette and while I thought I might use it only a couple of times, I’ve used it pretty much every weekend as I’ve been really busy over the summer so far with plenty of opportunity to wear a full face a makeup. Being a novice, I have made full use of the contouring instructions that come with the palette; it simply just explains which contour colour should go wear which is useful for first timers.

Sleek Cream contour

Sleek Cream contour

While this particular blending sponge isn’t anything to get excited about, I can still certainly see the benefits of a blending sponge over brushes to achieve a particular kind of finish, and for blending cream products it’s definitely recommended. The first couple of times I used the palette, I used a makeup brush to apply the product to my face, and then used the sponge to blend it all together, but I have since used the sponge to apply and blend the products and it works just as well for both.

Sleek Cream contour

Sleek Cream contour

Once I have blended the Sleek cream contour palette together, I still continue to enhance some areas further with powder products as the cream formula I think benefits from being set with powder. The above photograph shows a completed face of makeup using the palette as well as other products on top and I have been wearing this look most weekends recently. Overall, I would thoroughly recommend the Sleek cream contour palette.

Do you guys like to contour? Do you prefer a cream or powder formula in your products?

Until next time x

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