MAC Alluring Aquatic Collection// Extra Dimension Bronzing powder

MAC Extra Dimension Bronzer (Delphic) - £24.00

 Ahhhh just look at that packaging <3
I can't believe that in the last couple of years I have been buying from Mac cosmetics I've never got round to purchasing anything from a limited edition collection, I think there is something about the words limited edition that makes you want something even more than usual, the fact it may be gone soon and you may never get your hands on it is a really good way to make people part with there cash faster, I know it works on me!
I was browsing the MAC website last week looking for some new goodies I could get my hands on, since I'm on a bit of a make up binge this month, when I noticed the new summer collection had been released and oh boy, I was excited. Obviously the first thing that peaked my interest in this collection was the stunning packaging, the usual sleek black packaging has been replaced by a beautiful turquoise shell with 3 dimensional water droplets on the exterior, I can't be sure but I think this is the first MAC collection to have 3D packaging and I have to say it is rather impressive! 

There was actually a lot to choose from in the collection which includes a gorgeous array of lipsticks, shadows, bronzers and blushes all reminiscent of colours from the ocean.

I could have bought so much from this collection including both the beautiful extra dimension blushes available which I might have to get my mitts on soon.

 I decided to play it cool and pick up the extra dimension bronzers from the line. there were two to choose from; Aphrodite's shell described as 'a golden bronze with a touch of shimmer' and Delphic 'a soft brick tan with a touch of fine shimmer'. After umming and ahhing for a while I decided to go for Delphic because the swatch on the website looked more suitable for my fair skin. I have to say that the swatches on the website for this collection can be a little hit and miss in my opinion, I have watched a few videos of people swatching other things from the collection since buying this product and have noticed something are noticeably different from the swatch and description on the MAC site, I suppose that is always the downfall with buying online, I would definitely recommend getting to a MAC store or doing a lot of  research before buying online! It is a lot of money to spend on something you are not sure is right for you colouring.

Now onto the product - when I first saw the name of this product I was instantly excited by the 'Extra Dimension' part, I remembered back to the extra dimension skin finishes that were out a while back now, I think that made me wonder if this was going to be like that but in bronzer form, soft and gentle is my favourite bronzy highlighter after all, it sounded perfect!

 I have to say when this arrived on my doorstep I was a little underwhelmed, while the packaging and the design on the product look incredible I don't understand why this is described as extra dimension, while there is a small amount of shimmer in the pan it doesn't really translate on the skin very much and is essentially just a nice albeit, average bronzer. I would say the finish is satin, it is not shimmery but not matte either. While I don't think it would be a good contour colour it's great for adding definition and warmth to the face.

Delphic is quite a dark brown colour and I think in hindsight it could  be considered a little too dark on my fair skin tone. I can get away with this when I'm tanned but I think if you are very pale I would stay away from this shade as it can very easily look a bit orange from looking at other online swatches I think Aphrodite's shell would suit lighter skin and this bronzer would look lovely on darker skin tones.

All in all I do actually really like this bronzer as with the majority of MAC products the quality is excellent and when used with a light hand it does a good job at warming up my face and giving me some definition which is all I can ask from a bronzer. I definitely do not regret buying it at all and I will be using it, the packing is well worth the extra few pounds you pay for this product in my opinion. 

If you're a big MAC fan or just love collecting the new collection releases then I recommend checking this one out, there are some beautiful products to choose from and I think everyone will find something they love!

I hope this was helpful :)

Spring make up ft. Orange lips

                      

Topshop Infrared £8

Spring is literally round the corner and I for one am thrilled with the current pastel/muted neon trend that is happening at the moment so I thought I would jump on the band wagon and dig out one of my favourite bright lipsticks - Infrared by Topshop.
I bought this lipstick way back in summer 2012 when orange lips were really 'in' and absolutely loved it at the time but time passed, I moved on to other things and unfortunately I forgot all about it. That was until recently when I've been spotting more and more people talking about how orange lips are a 'thing' again, yay!

Infrared is a very true orange lipstick although I would say that it has quite pink undertones, its not a red orange as the name would suggest. I like to wear this lipstick sheered out when I feel like a more natural look or full on for a night out and it looks stunning both ways. I think this sort of colour is less harsh and much more flattering than a bold red lip which, I feel, can be a little bit too much for day time wear.
 I think this colour really compliments my skin tone and colouring but I feel it could work just as well with darker or paler skin tones also.
 I can foresee Infrared being my top spring/summer lipstick this year and I am definitely on the hunt for more orange lip products to try!

(P.s- The mark on my face on the 1st pic is the shadow of my camera, I don't just have a brown smudge on my face!)

My Top Five... Soap and Glory products

Well hello there everyone!
Today I am comin' atcha with my top 5 Soap and Glory products. Top 5 body products to be precise as I have yet to try a single item the make up selection at Soap and Glory... I know *shock/horror*

Despite this I am, in fact, a huge fan of the brand and own far too many of their products that are slowly filling up my bathroom at the moment. I would love to talk about all the products I own because I do genuinely love everything I have tried so far but I thought I would try and narrow it down to 5 of my absolute favourites! 

1. Sugar Crush Body wash 

Around this time last year I saw a lot of people raving about this body wash on blogs and You tube  and I did get a bit sick of hearing how 'amazing' it smelt, (I don't know if it's just me that gets put off a product if I hear too much hype?) But anyway in December it was 3 for 2 in Boots and so I caved and picked a bottle up with some gifts I was buying and oh god, it really does smell incredible. To me it reminds me of Mojito's but with out the mint, It's citrusy, and sugary sweet so I can see how some people don't like it so much but I love it. As well as the 'amazing' smell it also is lovely to use in the shower it foams up really good and makes my skin feel soft. The only problem I have with this shower gel is that the smell doesn't last long after you've left the shower.

2. Scrub Actually 

I got this scrub as a Christmas gift and apart from the fact its named after my all time favourite film the scrub is pretty good too. Again I have to mention the obvious but this smells so good, its made up mostly of sugar and smells almost edible, it definitely isn't though. The scrub isn't actually that abrasive if you are looking for something a bit more heavy duty that is gonna really scrub off some skin then I wouldn't recommend this product but for regular skin smoothing use this is perfect, it is an oil based scrub that is quite dry when you first apply but once you start scrubbing on damp skin the sugar beads dissolve turning the liquid into an oil which is actually really moisturising and leaves my skin feeling really soft.

3. The daily smooth body butter 

This stuff is arguably my favourite product out of all these products I have mentioned. It is an amazing body butter which leaves my skin feeling amazing and the smell is by far my favourite Soap and Glory scent, I can't really put my finger on the exact scent but some of the ingredients include rose hip seed oil and cocoa butter. The product is a thick, white cream that really softens up my dry skin, I like to use this everyday on damp skin after a shower to lock in the softness. If you're into your body products I would definitely recommend you give this one a try.

4. Hand food

The best hand cream I've ever used. I could just leave it there because it really is that good, I've gone through several tubes of stuff and usually always have at least 2 in circulation at any one time. It is a definite must have for winter months and those of us with particularly dry hands.

5. The Righteous Butter

This is an old favourite of mine, I tried it out again before bed last night and I remembered why I love it so much, I have woken up with the softest skin, the smell is lovely also as you would expect with every Soap and Glory product. I can't fault this product at all I have a small size I got in a Christmas set but I fully intend to snap up a full sized bottle once I've finished.

Whats your favourite product from Soap and Glory?