Autumn 2016: Chanel Le Rouge Collection Illusion D'Ombre Shadows

I'll admit it, when I caught wind that the Fall 2016 Chanel collection, Le Rouge, was going to be red themed, I wasn't super intrigued. You see, red lipstick and I do not have a chummy relationship; I find the shade incredible hard to wear on my golden undertone skin and dark hair. When I saw that there were two Illusion D'Ombres being released with the collection however, my curiosity was piqued having never tried the formula of shadow before. The Le Rouge Illusion D'Ombre in Rouge Brule and Illusion D'ombre Velvet in Rouge Contraste might just have me changing my opinion on red!

Clinique Lid Pop Shadows: Packaging Over Pigment?

When Clinique launched their Cheek Pops a couple years back, the internet went crazy for them. The uber cute Gerbera Daisy motif pressed into a powder so silky some swore it was a cream, put Clinique back on the map in terms of colour cosmetics as far as I am concerned. So when they recently launched the Lip Pops, I had hoped the pigment and quality would live up to reputation. They had the same super sweet design, and some really bold fun colours, but did they live up to the hype?

This Just In : Kat Von D Shade + Light Eye Quad in Rust

When the Kat Von D cosmetic range launched a few years back, I really wasn't sure it would grow up to have the impact it's having in the beauty world. A few revamps later, and it's becoming a legitimate colour line that spans neutral to bold colour choices seamlessly whilst offering some seriously superior textures. With the original Shade+Light Contour Palette, and Shade+Light Eyeshadow Palette being massive commercial hits, I had no doubt that when I heard the brand was launching Shade+Light Eye Quads, they would smash it. I managed to get my hands on Rust, the warmest of the our that were launched, so keep on reading for swatches and my review!

The Champagne Shadow All Makeup Lovers Should Have | Stila Kitten Eyeshadow

My love of Stila's Kitten Eyeshadow came about many, many years ago. If you read this post, you might even remember that it was the first purchase I ever made from Sephora. Since then it has become somewhat of a staple in my makeup wardrobe that has stood the test of time - and has gained a bit of a cult classic status for the brand (not surprisingly).

Shopping for the Perfect Palette | Five Favourites for Fall and Winter

When it comes to shopping for an eyeshadow palette, I always think it's important to think of three things: Texture, Tone and Uniqueness. If you don't have a drawer full of palettes organized by brand, colour and size like I do (I have a sickness) nor do you plan to, picking out that one special palette that can do it all be a bit tricky. Today's posts has five can't-go-wrong palettes for Fall and Winter, as well as my tips for how to pick out a palette that will fit all your needs!

Bargain Buy | L'oreal Color Riche L'ombre Pure in 507 Pin Up Pink

You all know I'm a sucker for anything peach-hued, so when I saw a seasonal L'Oreal stand in my local drugstore with one of their Color Riche L'Ombre Pure Eyeshadows in the shade Pin up Pink, I knew it was meant to be mine. I'd heard a lot about these from my fave British beauty bloggers, but had yet to see them anywhere on this side of the pond so I jumped at the chance to put one in my shopping basket!

The One Sweep and You're Done Shadow | Clarins Ombre Iridescente in 01 Aquatic Rose

I knew the minute I swatched the Clarins Ombre Iridescente Shadow in Aquatic Rose* from the summer Aquatic Treasures Collection that it was love. Obviously my love of anything rose gold is well documented here on GLG, and this doesn't disappoint in the slightest. In fact it's quickly made it into my 'One Sweet and You're Done' pile... more on that below...

New Kid on The Block | Buxom's New Eyeshadow Bar Does Customizable Eye Palettes Right

There's a new kid on the block when it comes to custom beauty and it's all kinds of gorgeous. Buxom's Customizable Eyeshadow Bar puts you in charge of choosing six shadows to fit your needs in an easy to load (and change!) sleek palette. No more buying an eyeshadow palette because you love a couple of shades, but have no use for the others - this time round they are all winners!

A Haulin' We Will Go | More ColourPop Cosmetics

After my lovely amazing friend bought me some ColourPop goodies earlier this month for my birthday, I knew it was only a matter of time before I placed my own order! I reeled it in and kept it small (oh, the restraint I showed!) but the bits I picked up we're just too pretty not to show off to you all. Prepare for swatch porn...

Sunday Steals | Rose Gold Goodnes With ColourPop Eyeshadow in La La

I knew the minute I tried Colourpop Cosmetics that something would end up in my Sunday Steals feature. I mean, the shadows are $5 a pop - seriously! And before you ask, the pigmentation is amazing. I was originally gifted four shadows from a friend (see the full review here of the shadows, blushes and lippie stix) and then turned right around and placed an order myself. I am (not so) patiently waiting for those to arrive. I can say though that the shade 'La La' single handedly had me wanting more; A gorgeous coppery rose gold that packs a serious punch.

What Everyone Is Talking About | ColourPop Cosmetics

So unless you are new to beauty on the internet as a whole, you've probably heard about ColourPop Cosmetics at some point in the recent past. The brand has blown up on YouTube and blogs a plenty and everyone seems to be saying the same thing :  It's so unique, you have to try it for yourself. So at a temptingly affordable $5 per shadow/lipstick and $8 per blush I did exactly that, and I have some thoughts. Let's break it down, shall we?

The Colour Line Up | The Navy Edit

I know the mention of blue eyeshadow often raises brows and has people cringing thinking of teenage beauty nightmares. Me too, me too.  Having said that, I've really been enjoying rocking some navy blue on the eyes these days. My preferred method is in the form of winged liner, or smudged around the lashes, and these are my four picks for my favourite navy eye products.

Favourite Limited Edition or Discontinued Makeup

You know that thing when you find something you love, the perfect eyeshadow colour, blush or liner and then you find out that: a) it was limited edition probably never to be made again, or b) it has since been discontinued, only to be going for three times the retail price on ebay. How rude. 

Let's talk about our favourite, once upon a time available products, shall we?

Ten Drugstore Favourites

It's been a while since I rounded up some favourites from the good old drugstore. Most of the time I'm a firm believer in the 'you get what you pay for' mantra, but occasionally a bargain product will impress me to the point that it rivals the quality of luxury cosmetics. Let's break it down, shall we?

Sunday Steals | Maybelline Color Tattoo in Creamy Beige

I love a good bargain as much as the next gal - even better when it prices in at under a tenner. Not only is this Sunday Steal a complete dupe for a higher price tagged brand, but it's been my go-to everyday easy eye look several times in the last couple of weeks.

Cream Products | The Best Of

Being that I have dryer skin, I love the idea of cream products. What I don't like the idea of is my makeup slipping and sliding around or the lack of pigment and greasy feel some cream makeup has. Here's a (large) handful of cream makeup products that I think live up to the hype and perform likewise.

SAVING FACE | Party Proof Makeup

The holidays are in full swing and while you're rocking around the Christmas tree your makeup might be migrating other places. Here are my top makeup picks for a face that makes it all night long and stays photoready for those memory making moments.

THIS JUST IN | New Dior Mono Fusion Shadow in Mirror

I've loved the Diorshow Fusion Mono shadows right from when they were originally released, but one of my only complaints is that there aren't enough shades. For the holiday 2014 season Dior released a new shade on a limited edition basis, and naturally I had to have it!

TRUE ROSE GOLD | Ardency Inn Modster Manuka Honey Enriched Pigments

Rose Gold is a term that gets thrown around a lot lately in the beauty world. It seems to be the coveted hue of choice these days, but I find often products with the name don't really match the the true sense of the colour. Completely by fluke I stumbled across these shadows the other day in my local Sephora and let's just say, it was love at first swatch...

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK | Nars Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow

The newest product offering by uber sleek brand Nars is an eyeshadow that promises "A creaseless, 8-hour wear eye shadow with a transformative texture for wet or dry application". I picked three of the Nars Dual-Intensity Eyeshadows up the morning my local Sephora was putting them on the shelf, and put them to the test.