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Thursday, 24 May 2012

Bourjois Delice de Poudre in 52

I have heard so many good things about this bronzer and I finally purchased it recently!


It is brilliantly pigmented so a little goes a long way. With little glimmers of gold for radiance...It reminds me of my St Tropez Bronzer which is more than double the price.


I do love Bourjois products, quality products at a great price point.










Love


Amanda


xxx

Thursday, 10 May 2012

Bourjois Mineral Radiance powder in 02 Vanille

I use this product as my setting powder after foundation. The product is really strongly scented which may put some people of but I don't mind it too much.


Lovely finishing product, doesn't quite match bourjois foundation of the same shade (vanille) I found this slightly more orangey. But I found I could easily overcome this by only using a light dusting of it to matte the foundation down a little.


Filled with radiance boosting particles for brighter looking skin.


Bourjois says:




Mineral Radiance, developed with unique hot-pressed technology
Thanks to our unique hot pressed technology, its texture is as fine and lightweight as that of a loose powder. It softly glides on the skin to reveal the natural glow of your complexion and provides a matte, even and natural finish.

Benefits for the skin
Its non-drying formula lets the skin breathe, and contains anti-oxidant vitamin E to take care of your skin.









Lots of Love


Amanda


xxx

Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Bourjois 3D Effects Lipgloss in Rose Hypothetic

This is the first Bourjois lipgloss I have purchased and I have to say I am glad I did!


This gloss is a lovely subtle colour, with shimmer particles which catch the light beautifully. Not sticky at all and wears evenly without white caking.


Have a look for yourself.....














What do you think?


I will definitely be repurchasing in other colours too!


Love Amanda

Thursday, 3 May 2012

L'Oreal Perfect Slim Super Liner in Black

Brand new liner by L'Oreal.
Easy to use liquid liner. I must prefer these sponge nib type liquid liners as the fine brush liners are so unpredictable and difficult to perfect.

Perfect for easy lined eyes. Everytime.

Very Pigmented and does not drag along the lid.






Love Amanda

xxx

Monday, 30 April 2012

April Glossybox- The Natural Box

I finally received my April Glossybox late last week and thought I would share my thoughts. I'm not going to bore you all too much with things as there is a lot of reviews out there already....




This months box is 'The Natural Beauty Box' and comes in a 100 per cent biodegradable box!
All products inside the box are ethical- Fab! Beauty with a conscience!



























I received:


Inka Cosmetics Organic Eyeliner in Black- A lovely eyeliner pencil, glides onto the eyelid and does not drag at all. Lovely pigmented colour. One of my fav products this month.
Figs and Rouge Lip Balm in Rambling Rose- I have something on my lips nearly every minute of everyday, lipbalms, glosses etc. I was interested to try this product as I do love organic products especially in beauty as I feel happier knowing I am not caking my face full of chemicals. The balm is very soft in the tin and glides on to the lips at first it feels a quite rough texture (almost like a scrub).But this quickly changes as the balm melts into the lips, lovely product feels super moisturising!
Caudalie SOS Thirst quenching serum- I can't help but think that this is one of those products like oh so many products I receive in my glossy boxes that get put in a draw and that's where they shall stay. I do not have a problem with dry skin so I cannot give this a fair review. The serum is very watery not like other serums I have used in the past.
Kai Perfume Oil- This is my favourite product from this months box. I absolutely adore this scent. It is so natural and fresh smelling love this! Only down side there isn't much in the sample bottle!
Ayuuri body wash-  Not used this product yet as I am saving it for my hols! Enriched with Aloe Vera Coconut oil and jasmine. Smells divine! And if something smells good I will buy it! Perfect size to take away on holiday and Aloe Vera perfect for freshly tanned skin! Perfect! 


Overall I really have enjoyed this box. Usually there is more products I dislike than like but this month it is the other way round! Fab




Visit Glossy Box to sign yourself up for your own monthly box £10 per month with £2.95 P&P


Be beautiful the natural way!



Love

Amanda

xxx







Monday, 9 April 2012

Burberry Lip Cover in Rosewood

I received this recently in my March Glossy box and I am absolutely in lover with it!


It is such a lovely shade perfect for my lip colour and also the texture when applied is to die for!


The lip cover glides on the lip and feels super smooth and moisturising!


The extra details like the signature Burberry logo printed on to the lip cover bullet. LOVE this!


And the packaging is beautiful too!


Here are a couple of swatches.... what do you think?











Love Always


Amanda


xxx

Saturday, 7 April 2012

Getting Shirty... OOTD

What a lovely bit of sunshine we have been having lately.... and then snow.
Last week here up north it was scorching hot.... next minute we have snow, very very strange weather. Therefore very testing fashion wise! This outfit of the day was one of the warmer days and a smart casual outfit for a uni day. I would of happily worn this outfit out to a beer garden or something and dressed it up slightly with some wedges.

Shirt is H&M
Orange vest underneath is New Look
Grey Jeggings are Primark
Necklace is Freedom @Topshop
Shoes are ever faithful ASOS!
My hair I created the curls with my GHD Straightening irons
My glasses are Missoni at Specsavers
And my beautiful jewelled phone cover is from Ebay!

(I think that is everything!)

And so on to the Piccies!!!....







Lots of Love


Amanda

xxx

Friday, 6 April 2012

Happy Easter from Dreams of Beauty....

Well the weather has picked up slightly here up north I hope it has for all you lovely readers!


Wishing you a very happy Easter, lots of family time and best of all CHOCOLATE! Yey!
(I am sure I won't be so happy at the weight watchers scales next week though! oopss!)



love always


Amanda

xxx

Barry M lilac polish 308

I am such a big fan of pastel polish I think they are just so cute and girly! I have had a very similar lilac polish from Models Own before this one but with the slight price difference (models own at £5 and Barry M at £2.99) Barry M was the clear choice. I am always confident that Barry M polishes are going to be good so choosing the cheaper one was a no brainer.

Barry M Nail Paint in 308 Berry l/c


Exact dupe for Models Own Lilac Dream.... Both available here

A perfect colour for spring....