MAKEUP HAUL: TRIED AND TESTED

Hello Everyone and Happy Monday! At the back end of last month i posted a face friday all about trying out some new products from the drugstore. Since then i have in fact accumulated some more items that weren't from the drugstore but are still fairly affordable to say the least. So today i thought i would do a similar review post/haul on the new makeup bits i have collected and tested out...

Gerard Cosmetics Slay All Day Lavender Setting Spray (£12.50) -

Setting sprays are something i can take or leave during the colder months, but when it comes to summer i sometimes find that using one helps to keep it all in place more. I usually opt for the NYX Dewy Finish setting spray, but this one in particular i had heard good things about. Now after trying it, i am glad that i did because it is so good and helped my makeup stay in place so well. Another thing i love about this product is how fresh and soothing it feels once sprayed on the face.

Barry M Flawless Light Reflecting Concealer in the shade Ivory (£4.49) -

I have never really tried anything but nail polish from Barry M, so when this landed in my possession i was super intrigued to give it a try. When i first opened it i wasn't expecting the applicator to look like it does for some reason, i was expecting a dofus applicator but it is more like one you would naturally find on a nail polish. Putting that aside the quality of the product is really nice, super brightening and doesn't crease.

Makeup Revolution Bronze, Shimmer & Highlight (£4.00) -

This product like any other product from Makeup Revolution is such amazing quality for the price, when i first opened this i was shocked at how huge it was and with it only being £4. I have literally been using this non stop for bronzer and contour since i first tried it out, i tend to use the middle and far right bronze shades more than the lighter shade. The middle bronze shade is also an amazing shade for a transition colour in the crease.

Makeup Revolution Ultra Strobe Balm in the shade Hypnotic (£5.00) -

First of all can i just say how much of a crazy dupe for the MAC cream color base's these are, but if i am being completely honest i found this a lot more reflective. Just applying some to the high points of your cheeks or where you would normally apply your highlighter and it gives the most amazing natural glow to the skin. This is also one of those products you can use wet or dry, but my favourite way to apply is simply with my fingers.

KIKO Eyebrow Designer in the shade Transparent (£3.90) -

I wanted to pick up a clear brow gel so whilst i was in KIKO i thought i would give this one ago, i was so amazed at how well it stuck my brows in place all day long. The only thing i would change about this product is the spooly as it is fairly large and it could do with being a little smaller for me personally.

Morphe 12NB Natural Beauty Eyeshadow Palette &

Morphe 12S Soul of Summer Eyeshadow Palette (£11.95 each) -

I have already given a brief report over on my instagram about these two palettes and how in love with them i am, especially the 12S palette. Like any other Morphe shadows, they are super pigmented and so easy to blend out. Sometimes with eyeshadow palettes you will find that there are one or two shades you wouldn't reach for but with these, it isn't the case.

KIKO Out of Bounds Eyeliner Pen in the shade Black (£8.90) -

This is one of the products that is part of the summer collection from KIKO and firstly can we just appreciate its stunning packaging. That aside the product itself is super black and easy to apply, as well as lasting really well without smudging and i can get really watery eyes.

KIKO 30 Days Extension Daily Treatment Mascara in the shade Black (£3.90) -
KIKO at the time had a promotion on of all mascaras for £3.90, so seeing as i needed a new mascara i thought why not give this one ago. It claims to lengthen your natural eyelashes by 169% if you use it everyday for 30days, i am currently on day eight and all i can say it that it is in general a good mascara. I will report back after the 30 days to see if it genuinely works to make them naturally longer.

KIKO Heatwave Lip Oil in the shade Coconut (£10.90) -
Lip Oil's seem to be all the rage just recently and after trying this one i can see why, i am obsessed with how amazing this leaves your lips feeling. This is also from the limited edition summer collection as the eyeliner pen is and they come in three different scents (you just know i had to go with coconut though). I would definitely recommend picking one of these up if you are wanting to give a lip oil ago and don't want to splurge on the Lancome Juicy Shakers.

Check out my previous trying out new products post here:
http://katiebeautyshake.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/face-friday-trying-out-new-drugstore.html

Check out my previous post using a variety of these products here:
https://katiebeautyshake.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/face-friday-quick-and-easy-everyday.html

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