Blushing Lizard

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I have been wanting to try the Half Magic Beauty single eyeshadow, ‘Blushing Lizard’ since it was released last year but it was almost always out of stock on Beauty Bay. I finally managed to nab it when it came back in stock in January (it’s since gone out of stock again but is available on the Half Magic website). I actually bought the Urban Decay Moondust in the shade Solstice too as I was curious about how they compared. I filmed a Reel for Instagram comparing both which you can see here and I've included some comparison photos below too. Blushins Lizard is described as a “mauve taupe with blue reflects”. When worn alone it’s quite sheer which makes it an excellent topper as it transforms any shade you choose to wear beneath it. I wore this exact look a couple of times before I filmed it I had a couple of people comment on the eyeshadow when I was out and about, so I thought it would be a good one to film since it was an IRL hit. It’s such an easy but impactful look and I kept the rest of the colour makeup in the same colour family so that it was more cohesive. 

I’ve been wearing the Fenty Beauty Fu$$y gloss quite a bit recently as it’s one of my favourites (and a repurchase, you can see some blog posts of me wearing it here) and I hadn’t worn it in a while. I thought it was the perfect shade to go with this look and I even did the recent ‘double gloss’ trend I saw from Fenty and I love how it looks, as long as the glosses aren’t too thick it looks great! 

Solstice, Blushing Lizard

*Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Primer

*Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation (2)

Fenty Beauty Match Stix (Amber)

Makeup By Mario Softsculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer (Light)

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

West Barn Co. Prep Mist

West Barn Co. Soap Brows Extra Strong Hold 

Half Magic Beauty Chromaddiction Mattes (Wild Caught)

Half Magic Beauty Single Eyeshadow (Blushing Lizard)

Half Magic Beauty Light Trap Duochrome Glow Powder (Enter the Glow) 

*Urban Decay Naked X Robin Eisenberg (Moonsand) 

*Sweed Cloud Mascara

Kosas Revealer Concealer (01N) 

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Blush (Encourage) 

Auric Cosmetics Glow Lust Radiant Luminizer (Morganite) 

Victoria Beckham Beauty Instant Brightening Waterline Pencil 

NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow Pencil (Ash Brown) 

*Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder 

*YSL Beauty Nu Dewy Mist 

NYX Professional Makeup Suede Matte Lip Liner (Lavender & Lace) 

Dior Beauty Lip Glow Oil (000 Universal Clear) 

Fenty Beauty Glossbomb Universal Lip Luminizer (Fu$$y) 

IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Complexion Perfection Brush 

MYKITCO 0.6 My Flawless Contour 

MYKITCO 1.29 My Sheer Blender

Half Magic Beauty Pyramid Eyeshadow Brush 

Rebeluna R08 Domed Concealer Buffer Brush 

Rebeluna R22 Flat Shader/Packer Brush 

Spectrum Collections X KJH 08 

West Barn Co. The Brow Brush 

Surratt Relevée Eyelash Curler

Thank you for taking the time to read this post, I'd love to know what you think of this look, would you wear it or are there any elements of it you'd wear? 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

Venus Was Her Name- Danessa Myricks ColorFix Foils

In an effort to support more Black owned beauty brands I recently placed an order on Beautylish for some of the Danessa Myricks Beauty ColorFix Foils. I have seen her products being used by some of the makeup artists I follow on Instagram for a couple of years now and I have always wanted to try the ColorFix range in particular. I loved the idea of a cream product that can be used on eyes, lips and cheeks. I was going to try the matte ones but I had seen the Foils which are a liquid glitter being used on the Danessa Myricks Instagram account and I just thought they looked so beautiful and as you know I'm a big fan of glitter products so I had to try them out.

It was so difficult to only choose two shades but in the end I went for Venus (a rosy, golden pink) and Nebula (a warm golden metallic). There are eight shades of the ColorFix Foils and they are formulated to withstand extreme temperatures and exposure to the elements. They also dry quickly (and therefore need to be blended quickly) but once dry they don't smudge or transfer.

I'll be honest the first time I tried them I went in a bit heavy handed and it didn't turn out how I thought it would but once I looked at some videos using the ColorFix Foils I had a better handle on how to use them. You have to work fast as I mentioned already as they do dry quite quickly. I applied a base in a similar pink shade, the Clarins Twist to Glow 2-in-1 Eyes and Cheeks powder in the shade Radiant Pink which is amazing on it's own but it gave the perfect base colour to use Venus on top of it. I tapped a small amount of the product on with my finger and blended it out and then applied some more and built it up to an opacity I was happy with. As you apply more you get more of that foiled look but be careful as too much and it ends up looking clumpy and heavy. I then applied a tiny amount of Nebula in the centre of the upper and lower lid to add some dimension. As you can see the finish is beautiful, they can be used alone, on top of any eyeshadow or as a base for powder.

I finished my eyes with two coats of the new Clarins Wonder Perfect 4D Mascara. I just started using this last week and I am loving it. It gives great length, definition and volume without being too clumpy. It also has that perfect in-between formula of not being too dry or two wet and it layers easily. Depending on how well the tube lasts I'd definitely repurchase this mascara.

I wanted to keep the look focused on the eyes and quite tonal so I used a small amount of the Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Cream Blush in the shade Strawberry Drip. I've been loving this shade and the formula of these blushes. They're not too pigmented which makes them easy to blend quickly with your fingers or a brush. I'd recommend these if you find the Glossier Cloud Paints to be too much. Although I love both and I'd definitely pick up another shade.

For my lips I wanted something that would tone in with the eyes and Clarins Joli Lip Crayon in the shade Soft Berry was absolutely perfect. I actually have this same shade in the Joli Rouge Lacquer formula too and it's such a beautiful and easy shade to wear. I do love it in this Crayon form too. It's like a liner and lipstick in one. The crayon is thin enough to be able to both line and fill in your lips and it lasts so well. It's a matte finish and I just wanted a small amount of dimension I patted a tiny amount of Fenty Beauty Fu$$y Gloss Bomb just in the centre of my lips.

*Good Molecules Silicone-Free Priming Moisturizer
*Glossier Futuredew Oil Serum Hybrid
Shiseido Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation (160 Shell)
Uoma Beauty Stay Woke Concealer (T1)
Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Skinstick (Amber)
Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer (Baked)
Glossier Brow Flick (Brown)
Soapbrows Brow Kit
Kevyn Aucoin Eyelash Curler
*Clarins Twist to Glow Healthy Glow Powder (02 Radiant Pink
Danessa Myricks Beauty ColorFix Foils Liquid Glitter (Venus and Nebula)
*Clarins Wonder Perfect Mascara 4D Waterproof
Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush (05 Strawberry Drip)
Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow Face (Prism Rose)
*Clarins Joil Rouge Crayon (705C Soft Berry)
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer (Fu$$y)
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder (1 Fair)
Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
Pixi Glow Mist

What do you think of the the ColorFix Foils? Would you be interested in trying a product like this?

Emma x



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Still Shot

I've worn this look a few times since getting the Urban Decay Born to Run palette (from the lovely Sharon Leavy who kindly sent it to me). I was immediately excited to wear this shade when I first got the palette, it's a coral/orange that's such a great shade to bring out green or blue eyes. Always a fan of a single eyeshadow look I applied just this shade on my lids and under my eyes, blended it out and added a touch of the shade Stranded (a warm gold) on the inner corner. A small wing with some gel liner and lots of mascara and I was done with the eyes. 

A couple of months ago I bought the SkinCeuticals Mineral Radiance UV Defense SPF 50. I had spent a while researching facial SPFs looking for a good one. Especially for during the Summer months as I ended up getting some pigmentation last year when I was on holiday and I really wanted to prevent any further damage. I try and avoid being in the sun for a prolonged time (especially now that I regularly use acids in my skincare routine) but when I am in the sun I want to make sure I'm using really good quality sun protection on my face. The SkinCeuticals one came quite highly recommended. It wasn't easy to find, there didn't seem to be many stockists in Dublin but I ended up finding it in the South William Spa on South William Street. It was €41, so not cheap, but you get 50ml of product and I tend to save it for days when I'm going to be outside for a while. There's not much point in me wearing it if I'm going to be in work all day.  It's a lightweight formula that blends in easily and I actually really like that it's tinted. It's enough coverage for me if I'm having a good skin day, I can just add concealer and I'm good to go. 

The only thing to consider is that the tint could be too dark if you're skin is any lighter than mine. Other than that I really like how it looks and feels on my skin, I've worn it alone and with foundation over it and it works great either way. As it's mineral sun protection it's less likely to make you break out and the tint means you don't get that white cast on your skin that you can quite often get from physical sunscreens. 

I used the Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Foundation Stick on a few areas where I wanted some extra coverage. I've had this for a while now and I prefer it to the liquid version of Teint Idole. I love how easy it is to use, it's not what I had imagined from a stick foundation which I always assumed would be thick and dry. It almost heats up on contact with your skin so it glides on and blends out easily with your fingers or a brush which I prefer. I almost use it as a concealer because it's got great coverage. If you prep your skin right, it can be blended out to a more sheer finish or built up if you want more coverage. I used the Pixi Glow Mist before I applied the foundation (which I've been doing a lot lately) and it really helped to prime my skin and could be good if you have more dry skin and want to use this foundation. However it's an ideal foundation for oily/combination skin types as it's oil-free and long wearing. 

I used Glossier Cloud Paint in Beam on my cheeks as it's almost exactly the same shade as the eyeshadow and finished the look with the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in the shade Fu$$y. The weather has been quite warm here so I've been making sure to powder my t-zone but then I use Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray to both set everything and make it more long lasting in the hot weather and it also takes away that powdery look. It just means you get extra longevity but you don't have to compromise on your skin looking glowy. All Nighter could also be great if you have more dry skin and don't like using powder but still want a way of setting your makeup. It's honestly a makeup wearers best friend in the Summer!

Pixi Beauty Glow Mist
SkinCeuticals Mineral Radiance UV Defence SPF 50 (Universal Tint)
*Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Foundation Stick (010 Beige Porcelaine)
Kevyn Aucoin Eyelash Curler
Glossier Brow Flick
Glossier Boy Brow (Get the Brow Duo here)
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Anti-Aging
Urban Decay Born to Run palette (Still Shot and Stranded)
Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner
L'Oréal Paris Paradise Extatic Waterproof Mascara
bareMinerals bareSkin Complete Coverage Serum Concealer (Fair)
Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Skinstick (Amber)
*Glossier Cloud Paint Cream Blush (Beam)
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter (1 Fair)
*Glossier Play Niteshine Highlighter Concentrate (Platinum Rose)
Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer (Fu$$y)
*L'Oréal Infaillible Magic Loose Powder

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Have you tried any of these products? Would you wear this look?

Emma x

Fenty Beauty Glossy Posse: Holo'daze Edition Mini Gloss Bomb Collection

If you've been reading my blog or following me on Instagram for a while you'll know about my love for the Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizers. You can see me wearing them here, here, here, here and here. I've used up the original Fenty Glow shade and I also have Fu$$y (which is Rihanna's fave and mine too) as well as the shades from last years limited edition set, two of which are now part of the permanent range, Hot Chocolit and Cheeky. 

I loved the set last year and have been wearing the glosses a lot, they are probably one of my most worn lip products. When I saw this years set I knew I'd end up buying it. There are four mini glosses as opposed to last years five but it's also less expensive at €32. I'm not usually one for limited edition products as I hate that you can't repurchase the product if you like it but I thought it might be interesting for some people to review this as there are plenty of shades of the Gloss Bombs so if you can't get your hands on this you'll definitely be able to get other shades. There are also other Gloss Bomb sets available. 

If you love glosses or have tried and loved any of the other Gloss Bomb shades you won't be disappointed in this. If you haven't tried them before, they aren't the most pigmented glosses and I personally prefer that as it means I can wear them alone or layered over liner or lipstick. How they appear on your lips will depend on your natural lip colour and what you have used underneath, if anything. I like to wear a little bit of liner with these glosses most of the time just to give my lips more of a defined shape, however I will also wear them alone. I am wearing the first three shades below with liner and none with Ruby Milk just so you can see how it looks. I have also worn them with a more pigmented lip stain underneath for a stronger colour. 

The Gloss Bombs have single handedly turned me back into a gloss girl. I used to only wear glosses when I first started wearing makeup as a teenager (as I'm sure most girls growing up in the early noughties did). When I first tried them two and a half years ago it was love at first application. If you have tried these you know how smooth and comfortable they are and the scent is addictive. Obviously if you don't like gloss this will probably not be for you but I wanted to share it in case you have a gloss lover in your life as I think it would be a lovely gift to receive for the holidays or a birthday. 

As you can see below there are varying levels of shimmer in the four shades and I know some people really don't like a glittery gloss in which case I would avoid these as they are very sparkly. I, however love some glitter as you may know and on the lips is no exception. 

You'll see below I also have some swatches of the relatively new Cheeks Out Cream Blush in the shade Strawberry Drip and the Full Frontal Mascara in the shade Mi$$ Merlot. I absolutely love the cream blush. I have been using it almost every day for work since I bought it in July. It's a cream formula that is so easy to use, I just tap it onto my cheeks with my fingers and it melts on my skin but you could also use a stippling brush too. I tend to prefer using my fingers as it doesn't move the foundation underneath as much. It's just pigmented enough making it difficult to over apply as can sometimes be the case with liquid or cream colour products. The shade Strawberry Drip is a beautiful coral that brings such life to my face, perfect for the days when you want to look more awake but don't have that much time to do your makeup. 

I'm not as crazy about the mascara. To be honest my first disappointment was the colour. Although it looks like a beautiful rich wine/ purple shade, the colour is barely noticeable on my lashes as you can see in the photo below. I don't know whether having more light coloured lashes would help it to show up more. Secondly it's just not my favourite formula. I did really like how it looked on but I tend to prefer a more wet formula that can dry out as you wear it more and more but this formula is more on the dry side to begin with which I find difficult to layer. The finished effect is quite defined and fluttery lashes but it's just not my preferred formula. I know some people love this mascara so it's just about personal preference. It's not a bad product, just not what I prefer. 

Baby Brut, Taffy Tease, Cake Shake, Ruby Milk

Baby Brut

Cake Shake

Taffy Tease

Ruby Milk

Farsáli Rose Gold Elixir

*IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation (12 Fair Warm)

*IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer (Light/ Ultra Fair)

*bareMinerals bareSkin Complete Coverage Serum Concealer (Fair)

Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Skinstick (Amber)

Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer (Baked)

Glossier Brow Flick (Brown)

Soap Brows and Prep & Hydrate Coconut Facial Mist

Kevyn Aucoin Eyelash Curler

Uoma Beauty Afro.Dis.Iac Cleopatra Ink Liquid Eyeliner

Fenty Beauty Full Frontal Mascara (Mi$$ Merlot)

Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Cream Blush (Strawberry Drip)

Kevyn Aucoin Glass Glow Face (Prism Rose)

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder (1 Fair)

Pixi Glow Mist

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat (Pillow Talk)

Fenty Beauty Glossy Posse: Holo'daze Edition Mini Gloss Bomb Collection 

What do you think of this set? Would you buy it or do you prefer one single full size shade? Have you tried any of these products before? I'd love to know what you think. 

Emma x

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