Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Ballet Pink Makeup Look

This post contains affiliate links, if you buy something based on my recommendation using the links below, I will receive a small commission but it won't cost you anything extra.

*PR Samples


I've been wanting to do a Ballerina Pink makeup look for a long time. I wanted to base it on the Ballerina in the music video for George Harrison's cover of Got My Mind Set On You from 1987. My dad had it recorded on a VHS when we were kids and we'd watch it over and over. I made a video for Instagram about the inspiration behind this look if you're interested in watching it. I have also wanted to try Douyin makeup so I decided to add some elements of that including aegyo-sal (baby eye fat), a technique where you contour under your eyes to make them seem more youthful, and doll-like. There is usually a thin liquid liner and some glitter as well as prominent blush and plump, glossy lips. I wanted the look to be quite fresh with soft cool tones pinks and glitter to accentuate my eyes. I’ve never worn a monochromatic cool pink look before so it was really fun to try. 

I started with the Prada Reveal Foundation as it has more of a soft matte finish and seeing as many of the elements would involve glowy, glitter and glossy textures, I thought a slightly more matte base would be better for balance. It's also an excellent shade match for when I wear my hair up. I used two of the Danessa Myricks Colorfix Mattes, Latte and Lift, mixed together to make the perfect cool-toned ballerina pink as my eye base. Then I applied some shades from the Unleashia Glitterpedia Palette in All of the Lavender and Fog as it has some beautiful soft shades and iridescent glitters. I had to add some of the Half Magic Glitterpuck on top as it's such a beautiful wet-look pink glitter topper. I applied a thin line of the Surratt Auto-Graphique Liner just on the outer half of my upper eyelid and lined my upper waterline to give the appearance of a fuller lash line. I used the Sweed Satin Kohl Eye Pencil in the shade Bright on my waterline for some extra brightness and finished the eyes with some glitter on my inner corner, a tiny Half Magic Face Pearl on my outer corner and two coats of the incredible Sweed Pro Lash Lift Mascara in Dark Brown which I've been absolutely loving.

I used several shades on my cheeks to achieve this cool pink blush. Firstly, I used the shades XOXO and Tease from the Danessa Myricks Dewy Cheek and Lip Palette, then Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in the shade Encourage, some of the Colorfix concoction I used on my eyes and finally the Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Blush. I used the KJH.Brand Hyper Shine High Lite Kit in Lite Pink to add some glow to my cheekbones and a few other areas for that ethereal look. 

I finished the look using the double gloss trend I saw recently on the Fenty Beauty Instagram account. I used the Rhode Peptide Lip Treatment in Ribbon and followed it with the Lancôme Juicy Tubes in the shade Miracle as it's that perfect Y2K sparkly pink gloss. 

I loved creating and wearing this look as it's something I haven't tried before. It feels like the perfect makeup look for Spring as it's so fresh and radiant and a total juxtaposition from the deeper, darker shades we can gravitate towards in the Winter. It's a look that anyone can wear, even if you're not used to wearing pink, you can choose a shade of pink that works for your skin tone. For some people, it may be a warmer pink or something fuchsia or magenta. It's the monochromatic element that I find makes it easier to wear as it's much more cohesive. Would you wear this look? 































(Soft Lavender, Iris, Lavender Quartz, Plum Brown, Mauve Pink) via Stylevana









Half Magic Beauty Face Pearls (Classic Iridescent) 





























Thank you for taking the time to read this post, I hope you found it to be informative. If there are any specific product reviews you would like to see from me please let me know. If you'd like to support my work as a Content Creator, you can do so through Buy Me A Coffee

Emma x



Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Florasis Nomadic Glam Collection

This post contains affiliate links, if you buy something based on my recommendation using the links below, I will receive a small commission but it won't cost you anything extra.

*PR Samples



In January, Florasis released their new collection Nomadic Glam. It consists of six products, the Into the Wild Palette ($55 USD), the Blooming Rouge Ultra Smooth Satin Liquid Lipstick ($30 USD), the Peony Dream Cream Blush ($30 USD), the Flawless Jade Breathable Pressed Powder ($46 USD), the Flawless Jade Breathable Longwear Cushion Foundation ($46 USD) and the Yurong Airbrushed Tinted Pressed Powder ($52 USD). 

I was sent three of the products to test out and I've been using them over the past month. I thought I would write a review and share some photos of me wearing the products so that anyone interested in the collection can see them in action. As far as I know, this collection is Limited Edition but because the products are so unique and beautiful I wanted to showcase them here on my blog. I have a video swatching the collection on Instagram and I included my application video at the end of this post. 

As with all Florasis products, the packaging of this collection is beautifully unique. It's quite a lightweight plastic but the detail of the etched artificial leather is something I haven't seen before and it makes the packaging something special. The knot on the packaging is inspired by the Mongolian Ulzii knot which symbolises knowledge, wealth, happiness and good karma. The collection itself is inspired by the emerald Steppes, grasslands and rolling hills of Eastern Mongolia which is reflected in the campaign imagery. I'm going to be honest and say I do not know enough about the Steppes and the Mongolian Nomads to go into detail here, I know it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and I've seen there are documentaries about it. I plan on doing more research because I shamefully don't know much about it and I'd like to inform and educate myself. That being said I'm unsure as to the use of this culture as inspiration for a makeup collection from a Chinese brand. I'm going to be basing this review on face value as I'm not informed enough to say whether it is anything other than appreciation. 


The palette is absolutely beautiful, I've never seen such beautiful embossing except for on other Florasis products. There are four mattes, two shimmers and one glitter. I’ve tried the palette in lots of different ways already and I've found it versatile and easy to use. It’s quite a neutral palette of earthy tones. The dark turquoise glitter shade Midnight Waters is probably the least easy to wear in terms of texture and colour, so I wanted to create a look using that and the two shimmer shades. The mattes are beautiful, they have that formula that isn’t too pigmented but instead builds slowly and blends smoothly and effortlessly. If you struggle with blending matte eyeshadows, which I do sometimes, I highly recommend the Florasis ones as they’re very beginner friendly. 

The shimmers are beautiful too, they can be applied more sheer or built up using fingers or a damp brush. The same can be said for the glitter shade, although I did find this shade more difficult to build up. It has a deep grey base pigment and can be worn alone but I applied it over a medium brown base to give it some more warmth to tie it in with the gold shade. There is some fallout because the texture is quite chunky but again, if you apply it with your fingers or a damp brush the fallout will be minimised and you'll get the most payoff. You can do a lot with this palette as you can achieve a very minimal matte look or amp up the glamour and go all out glitter. This palette would make a beautiful gift for anyone who likes neutral eye makeup but likes a bit of sparkle too. I'm excited to continue to use it. 











The Peony Dream Cream Blush is described as "a rich reddish brown that transforms into a naturally sun-kissed flush on contact." I would describe it as a ruddy coral with gold micro shimmer. The shimmer looks more apparent in the pan than it does on the skin as you can see from the close-up photos below. On my skin, it leans warmer but it's a versatile blush shade and I can imagine it working on many skin tones as it can be built up quite easily. If you have a similar skin tone to me, I recommend applying it with a light hand as the pigment is quite rich. Despite the name, it has a powder finish but it isn't chalky or patchy, it blends seamlessly on the skin. 

The formula contains moisturising ingredients and a hydrophobic coating technology that locks in moisture while repelling water so it is sweatproof and waterproof. I didn't know what to expect with this product as I had never tried a Florasis blush before and I gravitate toward cream and liquid formulas. However it's one of the most elegant powder blush formulas I have tried. If I was to compare it to any other brand I would say it's similar to the NARS formula although I haven't tried that in years. If you're a powder blush fan or someone who finds blush doesn't last on their skin, I would definitely recommend checking this one out. I think it will be a great option for the warmer months. 






The final product is the Blooming Rouge Ultra Smooth Satin Liquid Lipstick. The shade is described as being "inspired by the naturally rich hues of sunsets and warm milk tea." I love this shade description, I would call it a muted brown-red which is much less poetic. It's almost like a more saturated version of the blush but because of the creamy formula, it can be worn in a sheer way by patting it on or built up for more opacity. It has a creamy mousse-like, silicone texture that dries down to a satin finish. If you've tried the Romand Blur Fudge Tint, it's like a satin version of that formula. It contains moisturising ingredients including calendula, so it feels comfortable to wear all day. It also has no discernable scent which I know will be good news for a lot of people as it can be difficult to find a fragrance-free lip product. I love this shade so much more than I expected to as it’s so easy and comfortable to wear. I wore it today with minimal makeup and I actually patted some of it on my cheeks as I was trying to get ready quickly. 













*Vieve Skin Nova Instant Radiance Primer 

*Prada Beauty Reveal Skin Foundation (LC5) 

Smashbox Under Eye Brightening Corrector (Light/Medium) 

Fenty Beauty Match Stix (Amber) 

Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer (Butta Biscuit) 

Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer (Crème) 

Hindash Cosmetics Color Fluid (Carve) 

*Florasis Into the Wild Palette (06 Midnight Waters, 03 Glittering Sunrise, 05 Golden Dewdrop)

*Florasis Peony Dream Cream Blush (13 Morning Rays)

*Florasis Blooming Rouge Ultra Smooth Satin Liquid Lipstick (Sacred Warmth) 

*Clarins Fix’ Make-Up

Hildun Beauty Silk to Set Kajal Liner (Chocolate) 

*Clio Kill Lash Mascara via Stylevana 

Givenchy Beauty Prisme Libre Skin-Caring Concealer (N95) 

*Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 

Nabla Skin Glazing Powder (Ozone) 

NYX Professional Makeup Lip Pencil (Nude Truffle) 

*YSL Beauty Nu Dewy Mist 



*IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Complexion Perfection Brush #7 

Spectrum Collections X KJH 05 

Spectrum Collections X KJH 08

Spectrum Collections X KJH 15

MYKITCO 0.6 My Flawless Contour

MYKITCO 1.29 My Sheer Blender

MYKITCO 1.15 Pro My Blending Shadow  

MYKITCO 1.24 Pro My Mini Smudge 

Rebeluna R08 Domed Concealer Buffer Brush 

Rebeluna R23 Small Tapered Blender Brush 

Rebeluna R28 Flat Shader/Blender Brush 

Zoeva 230 Luxe Pencil (now named the Detail Smoky Blender) 

West Barn Co. The Brow Brush 

Surratt Relevée Eyelash Curler




I don't see many people I follow on social media talking about Florasis and even though I've been following them for a while now I am relatively new to the products myself. They sent me some of their bestselling products last year and I've been testing them out and so far I've been very impressed. I was worried that this brand was all style, no substance but I'm happy to say that the quality of the products is as equal to the packaging as possible. 

I'd love to know what you think of this look and if you'd wear it yourself. Have you tried Florasis or is it a brand that's on your radar? 

Thank you for taking the time to read this post, I hope you found it to be informative. If there are any specific product reviews you would like to see from me please let me know. If you'd like to support my work as a Content Creator, you can do so through Buy Me A Coffee

Emma x


Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Adorned Eyes

This post contains affiliate links, if you buy something based on my recommendation using the links below, I will receive a small commission but it won't cost you anything extra.

*PR Samples


The other day I had some time to film a makeup look while my daughter was napping. Most of my eyeshadow brushes needed to be washed so I thought I would do a look that didn't involve many brushes. Last week I was listening to the first, self-titled Beach House album and when I looked at Spotify I noticed the beautiful album cover art which I hadn't seen in a while. I thought it would be fun to create a makeup look inspired by the artwork. You can see below it almost looks like the contents of a messy jewellery box and having not used my face gem collection in a while I thought this would be the perfect opportunity. 

My idea was to adhere the gems to my eyelids so that they resembled the strands of a bejeweled necklace. Rather than just using pearls, I wanted to add crystals and gold pearls too. I thought it would be fun to do a sixties-inspired shape with the rhinestones and then add lots of mascara for a wide-eyed, doll-like look. 

I started the look with a thin layer of the Lisa Eldridge foundation (reviewed here). I'm almost at the end of the bottle which I've been using for 2 years now. I can't remember the last time I finished a foundation, it's sure to be in my next empties post. I posted a video on Instagram this week titled My Base Makeup Routine and that's pretty much the way I did my base for this look. I wanted it to look quite fresh to balance out the face gems. I used cream blush, the Finding Ferdinand X Kackie ones are so gorgeous. They sold out of the latest collection while I was checking out so sadly I missed out but if you're looking for a super creamy blush formula that's super easy to blend, the Finding Ferdinand formula is beautiful. You can also create your own custom shade using any Hex Code you like. 

I used the Vieve Skin Dew on my cheekbones and I definitely want to get a full size of this as it's such a stunning liquid highlighter. It can be mixed in with other products too such as foundation, concealer, blush, lipstick etc. You can see in the video of this look below that I began the eyes with mascara as I wanted to make sure I was applying the face gems in the right place. You can also see me applying the Clio Kill Lash Mascara which is one of the best waterproof mascaras I've ever used. This is the 02 Volume Curling formula and it really does hold a curl all day as well as giving your lashes length and definition. It does take some elbow grease to remove but it's so worth it if you like a waterproof formula. I was sent this from Stylevana along with some other K-Beauty products and they gave me a code, SHOPGREEN that gives you an extra 10% off your entire order or 15% off if you spend over €48. 

The final touch was the lips which again I wanted to keep quite fresh. I added some definition to my lipline using two different NYX Lip Pencils. Mauve is a great shade for me as it's slightly deeper than my natural lip colour, if you're a fellow cool-toned pink lip person, definitely check out this shade. I then used Nude Truffle which is more of a cool neutral sculpting shade on me and I used it to contour my lips ever so slightly. I blended the liners into my lips and then added Lisa Eldridge Gloss Embrace in the shade Silent Sun on top as it's a sheer gloss with some subtle warm gold sparkle. 

I loved how this look turned out and I felt great wearing it. I toyed with the idea of doing some gold eyelashes or bringing the face gems down to connect to my lash line but I really liked the floating shape and I think it makes for a much more ethereal look. You could also up the glamour by adding individual lashes, more coverage, or a different lip product. This would be such a fun makeup look for a night out or even for a wedding. It's like wearing your jewelry on your face. 














*YSL Beauty Touche Éclat Blur Primer 

*Lisa Eldridge The Foundation (No. 5) 

Smashbox Under Eye Brightening Corrector (Light/Medium) 

Fenty Beauty Match Stix (Amber) 

Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Bronzer (Butta Biscuit) 

NYX Professional Makeup Lift & Snatch Brow Pen (Ash Brown) 

West Barn Co. Prep Mist 

West Barn Co. Soap Brows Extra Strong Hold 

*Clio Kill Lash Mascara (02. Volume Curling) 

*Kiss Strip Lash Adhesive 

Get Stonned Vintage Holiday Rhinestones 

Half Magic Face Pearls (Classic Iridescent) 

Half Magic Face Pearls (Bold Metallic) 

Victoria Beckham Beauty Instant Brightening Waterline Pencil 

Kosas Revealer Concealer (01N) 

Finding Ferdinand X Kackie Reviews Beauty Summer Abroad Cream Blush (Latte, Au Lait) 

Vieve Skin Dew Glow Multi-Tasker 

NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow Pencil (Ash Brown) 

*Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 

Lisa Eldridge Skin and Makeup Enhancing Mist

NYX Professional Makeup Lip Pencil (Mauve)

NYX Professional Makeup Lip Pencil (Nude Truffle) 

Lisa Eldridge Gloss Embrace Lip Gloss (Silent Sun) 



Spectrum Collections X KJH 02 (blush), 04 (sculpting), 06 (foundation), 11 (concealer) 









I'd love to know what you think of this look and if you'd wear it yourself. Thank you for taking the time to read this post, I hope you found it to be informative. If there are any specific product reviews you would like to see from me please let me know. If you'd like to support my work as a Content Creator, you can do so through Buy Me A Coffee

Emma x


Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...