E.L.F Lipstick

I've got three elf lipsticks: Posh, Classy and Gypsy. They are from the cheaper line, not that any of elf's products aren't cheap. You get 3,5g for  £1,50.

The packaging looks very cheap. It looks too plastic and I'm not a fan of the see through plastic that contains the actual lipstick. I don't like that I can see it smudging inside.

The lipstick itself is great. The product has a high pigmentation. Especially the dark red Posh. I still have traces of red on my arm from yesterday after taking soem shots of it. The lipstick feels soft on the lips. But it's not as soft when applying. They are all sheer, but not lipgloss-like.

The product stays on a long time. First day I tried the pink Gypsy it lasted more than three hours on my lips. I showered and had something small snackish to eat- no drinks. The second day it lasted me two hours as I had a big dinner and drank water. It is not kiss proof. The boyf had it all over his face after testing :-)

The website says it doesn't have a smell. Well, even perfume free products have a smell and I never like those non-smell smells. It smells kind of cheap. Like the makeup you can buy in toy stores for children.

Conclusion: BUY IT. But don't pull it out of your purse when in fancy surroundings ;-)

Scandinavian readers (or those of you who want to see it on the lips) can visit my youtube profile for a review in Danish: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqxOIdDsh58

From left: Posh, Gypsy and Classy.

-Posh is a deep dark red. I love it. It's so classy and sexy.
-Gypsy is a cool pink color. I think it looks great with my summer tan. My boyfriend preferes Gypsy.
-Classy is a very light cool pink/purple kind of color. It's more on the nude side now that I have a tan.

Make your foundation last longer

If you want to make your foundation last longer you have to remember: oil and water don't mix! Have you tried to mix oil with water in a glass? It's not possible. So...

Water based primer or facial creme goes with water based foundation.

Oil based primer or facial creme goes with oil based foundation.

Don't build up a lot of products. Use a primer or a facial creme before applying your foundation. If you have super dry skin, like me, you can use more products.

If you want to, you can use a translucent powder to set the foundation. But wait a few minutes before you add it. People with oily skin will benefit from this.

And for Danish readers/Og for danske læsere: Jeg har lavet en lille video på youtube om dette. Følg linket her.

Barry M Discount Code

Keep an eye on Barry M's Facebook page tomorrow. They are ready to give us a discount code that gives us 30 % off. I am going to get myself som fine glitter dusts and dazzle dusts, the Strawberry lip gloss, Vibrant Pink lip paint, Mint Green nail paint and a white nail cracker.

Barry M on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=646416426#!/ILoveBarryM

Pink sommer makeup tutorial

I've uploaded a pink make-up tutorial on youtube but it's in danish.

Jeg har uplaodet en pink sommer makeup tutorial på youtube.

Tut.: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XlVIQHECQU&feature=channel_video_title

Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman

Photo courtesy Real Techniques

Youtube makeup guru Samantha Chapman (Pixiwoo) has teamed up with Real Techniques to launch her own brush collection. The brushes are inexpensive, 100 % synthetic and cruelty free. Real Techniques brushes combine high-tech materials with innovative design to make creating a perfect look easier:

Taklon bristles are ultra plush and smooth. Since taklon is synthetic, it's 100% cruelty-free. The soft fibers help create a flawless, high-definition finish in any type of light – from sunlight to harsh indoor lighting.

The color-coded system corresponds to the key steps of makeup application so you can create a flawless base, enhanced eyes, and the perfect finish like a pro.

Each brush head is hand-cut to the perfect shape, allowing for precise application from dense coverage to a soft, delicate finish.

The collection is suitable for a wide range of products and every makeup need – from powders, creams, and liquids to mineral makeup, highlighter, and shimmer.

Brush names on the handles make for easy reference when creating your favorite look.

You can shop online on her website from the 2nd of May or now on shopstyle.com.

Follow Real Techniques on: Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.

"like" ELF and get a discount

"like" ELF's page on facebook and get promotions. Please see below for their next upcoming offers. All promotions require a £10/€12 minimum. At the moment they have 129.452 "likes". Which means that we gonna get 20 % off one of the next days.

Here is the calendar of our upcoming offers:
130,000 'like' – 20% Off Our Entire Website
135,000 'like' – Free Shipping
140,000 'like' – 20% Off Our Entire Website

To enter their facebook page, click here.
To enter their website, click here.

WOW Cosmetics e/s

In periodes I'm really neglecting this blog. Partly because I have a lot to do in the "real" world (what is the real world today, seems like cyper world is just as real) and partly because I'm using time on my other blog nellysdelhi2 which is in danish and about my life in Israel. If you aren't a danish speaker and might want to take a look you can use google translate or Babylon. If you are interested in what I am writing on this blog, feel free to comment, ask me questions and if you want me to try products just ask me.

And now to what this post is really about eye shadows from WOW Cosmetics. Back in December I got a little crazy with buying products from this company as the prices are very low and I likes the color pay off. However I've come to think about wether WOW Cosmetics tests on animals or not. I will contact them and hope they'll give me an honest answer.

The single eye shadows that are most pigmented are the metallic ones. They have a very soft/smooth texture and are very pigmented. They are worth trying. You'll get full value or the money.

The matt eye shadows really disappointed me. They have a more dry texture and they come on patchy. You really have to pack on the product to get full coverage. They do seem to last as long as the metallic shades i not longer.

The packaging is not the prettiest nor does it look expensive. The printed WOW Cosmetics on the cover easily rubs off. Packaging means a lot to me. Packaging of bad quality spoils my overall picture of a product.



Matas Lykkepose (se link til video).

This is for Danish readers, sorry.

Matas har i disse dage lykkeposer. Der er en til 50 kr. som er billige mærker som Gosh og Rimmel og en til 100 kr. med YSL, Lancome, Estee Lauder, Elizabeth Arden og et par Rimmel ting (mascara og lip closs).

Der er 7-8 ting i hver pose. Der er for mere end 1000 kr. i hver pose af dem til 100 kr. Så pengene er godt givet ud også selvom du ikke kan lide alt der er i posen.

Se min video med lykkeposerne på youtube ved at trykke her.

(Nogle af de ting jeg fik)

ELF Mineral Infused Mascara

Elf Mineral Infused Mascara is part of the Studio Line, but is "mineral infused". I am not sure what that means. It only comes in black and non-waterproof, which is fine by me as I only use black non-waterproof mascaras. But for others it might be a problem. It's a long-wearing mascara. The mascara makes the lashes look longer and kind of natural, since you (almost) don't get any clumps, thanks to the silicone bristles, and because it doesn't make them thick. The wand is one of the rubbery, flexible ones and has short bristles. If you are looking for thick lashes, don't buy this mascara. It doesn't give you dramatic eyes. So I would use this one on an everyday basis. The packaging is plain,  mat black and looks a lot like MAC's Zoom Lash Mascara. I really like mat black surfaces of make-up brushes, mascaras etc. I love my Chanel products and the simple packaging, but my finger easily leaves prints on the shiny black surface. I am truly happy with TLF's Mineral Infused Mascara and the price is just unbeliveable (£3,50).

Ingredients:

Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PVP, Triethanolamine, Triacontanyl PVP, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate.

ELF update

Nelly's Delhi says thank you to ELF for great service. I wrote to them late yesterday evening about the Earth & Water Mascara Duo I mentioned in my previous post. Today I got a reply. They didn't have the mascara in stuck. But if I want it, they will send me a Studio Mineral Infused Mascara.

ELF Everyday Eyes Kit

I promised to review my E.L.F products (these and these). I'm in Denmark at the moment and forgot to bring all my newly bought stuff. So You'll have to wait with some of the reviews 'till I'm back in Israel in February.

Back in December, I won an "Everyday Eyes" kit in E.L.F's Christmas (gift) Calandar. Today I had time to take a closer look on all the things. The kit includes: False Eye Lashes, Mini defining eye Brush, Brightening Eye liner Duo, Earth & Water Mascara Duo, Wet Gloss Lash & Brow Clear Mascara, Eye Shadow Duo x2, two applicators and a sharpener.

I'm really impressed by the two Eye Shadow Duos. They are very pigmented and they are long lasting. Both of them has a satin finish. One is called Candellight and it's a mother of pearl color and a yellowish color. Both are great as highlighters under the brow or all over the eyelids. The other one is called Bronze  and is a dark brown and a bronze color. Great for a brown smokey eyes.

The Brightening Eye liner Duo is a soft eyeliner duo. One end is a shiny bronze. It's great for blue eyes and for a more festive look. The other end is a more matt brown. I use the brown every day as a soft liner on the upper lid. They are easy to blend and smudge. I consider them waterproof though the packaging doesn't say anything about it.

The Falsies come with a small glue. I haven't tried the lashes as I'm terrible when it comes to applying falsies. I can't get the outer part to stay put. Any tips? The lashes are of different lengths which I guess will make them blend easier into your own.

I wont use the bristles. Using the fingers gives you much more color than by applying the shadows with the bristles.

The Wet Gloss Lash & Brow Clear Mascara Eyebrow part is a clear gel that is great at shaping your eyebrows. It wears really well. It doesn't make them stiff, which I think is good. The eyelash part didn't impress me. I didn't see any kind of difference. It's not like a curler or thickener. But if you have natural dark and full lashes and you ar egoing for a more natural look, you might like this.

The Earth & Water Mascara Duo was one big disappointment. The applicators are too small even for one with small eyes and no space between brow and lid. The worst part was that both ends were dry- very dry! One of the ends were turned into stone (see picture). I know I got the kit for free. But I still want to inform ELF about it.

My overall opinion: Very impressed with eye shadows and eye liner. The rest of the kit was more or less useless for me. I don't know if you can by the things seperately in shops as shops in both Denmark and Israel (where I live) don't carry ELF. I couldn't find the products online. The packaging doesn't look expensive. But ELF's prices are veryyy cheap, so you can't complain.

 

Sparkly purple make-up

A purple dazzling tutorial in Danish: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCFvWw7GexQ

I'm sorry my cam couldn't pick up the great purples and shimmer.

I won!

I WONNNN! E.L.F Cosmetics has a christmas calender going on at the moment. Each day from the 1-24th of December a winner is picked. I was picked thursday.

Aften make-up/Evening make-up

For an evening make-up tutorial, click here. It's in DANISH. But you might be able to follow no matter what language.

Products Used:

Face:

Chanel Pro Lumiere #10

Helena Rubinstein Illumination Natural Radiance Reviving Loose Powder #10 Translucent (under the eyes).

Clarins Summer Glow Pallette (give it a good blend).

Chanel Irrelle Blush #26 Neroli Rose (on the apple of the cheek).

Eyes:

Maybeline Color Definer Waterproof Shadow Stick #10 Fascination White (as a base from brow to lash line).

WOW Eyeshadow Trio #6.

Make Up Forever Eye brow Pencil #6.

Lips:

Chanel Vitalumiere Compact Foundation #20 (as a base, blocking the redness).

L'Oreal Glam Shine Crystals #301 Coral Strass.

Gosh Crystal Eyes Eye Pencil #Sparkling Pearl (on the cupid-bow).

New Years Eyes Tutorial

I love everything dazzling, so why not add a little on the eyes? New Years is the perfect opportunity to overload your eyes with sparkles. I like Barry M's fine glitter dust, but for a really over the top look, mix it with Barry M's loose powder.

I uploaded a tutorial on my youtube channel here. It's in DANISH! But I added the product list below in english. You don't have to use the same products I used. Any silver, foundation etc. will do.

P.S like myself in photos, hate myself in videos!

Products used:

Face:

Moisturize your face!

Chanel Pro Lumière #10.

After the eye makeup has been done:

MAC Select Moistercover #NW20 (under the eyes and on blemishes).
Helena Rubinstein Illumination #01 Translucent (under the eyes, on top of MAC's).

Clarins Poudre Éclat Quick Glow Puff Powder (On cheeks, forhead, back of the nose, chin, neck, ears).

Chanel Joues Contrasre #97 Divine (only on the apply of my cheeks).

Lancaster Sunlight Palette #Natural (the white colour. Used as highlighter on the cheek bones).
After you have finished, dap Scotch Tape wherever you have glitter.

Eyes:

Maybeline Color Definer (waterproof) #10 Fascination white (As a base, so the glitter has something to stick to).

Dana Beauty Single Eyeshadow #3 (silver) (on top of the base).

Revlon Eyeshadow Quad #Sultry Smoke (create a V-shape in the outer corner with the darkest colour, apply to 1/3 of the eyelid).

Barry M Fine Glitter Dust #1 (Press it on top of the silver eyeshadow).

H&M lipgloss i neutral farve (a little goes far, on top of the FGD, use as base for the Loose Body Glitter).

Barry M Loose Body Glitter #8 (Press it onto the eyelid).

Maybeline Eye definer Eyeliner Noir (close to teh lash line, if you don't have small eyes like me, apply on the lower lash line too).

Lancaster Sunlight Palette #Natural (Again, use the white colour under the browbone, blend in with Revlon's dark colour).

Maybeline Define-A.Last Mascare #sort (loads).

Lips:

I want the focus to be on the eyes, so I chose a light coloured lipgloss.

Chanel VitalumièreTeint Compact Crème Eclat Jeuness #20 Clair-Cameo (to block out any natural lip color).

L'Oreal Glam Shine Crystals #301 Coral Strass

GoshCrystal Eyes Eye Pencil #Sparkling Pearl (on the Cupid-bow, to make your lips look fuller).

Nails:

Barry M Nail Paint #216 Silver Cascade.

Makeup tutorials

Merry christmas everyone! Hope you are enjoying yourselves. I just want to tell you, that I've started recording makeup tutorials in Danish. However, I will be listing the products I use and a how-to guide in english. So far I've done two, one for blue eyes and a new years look. My internet is rather slow at the mo, so It will take a couple of days befor they are online.

I'm not a makeup artist, nor claiming to have great skills. I just love makeup and thougth I'll share some tips with you. If I can, you can :-)

Makeup tips for eyes

I am not a professional makeupartist, I just love makeup. But I stille thought I would share some makeup tips with you.

Blue eyes:

When you choose eyeshadow for blue eyes, it's best to choose colours that will contrast with your natural eye color. Shades of brown, orange, copper, plum, taupe, blacks, charcoal, pink, violet, lilac, silver or gold would be the best choice for blue eyes and will help blue eyes appear even bluer. Blue shades wont enhance the beauty of your blue eyes, unless it is super dark blue.

Green eyes:

Again contrast is good to keep in mind. Plum is really good, deep purple, mauve, pink, dark gray, charcoals, all shades of brown, black. Greens are not the best choice, if you wanna bring out the green eye colour.

Brown eyes:

Deep shades of blue, plum, gold, vanilla, shades of purple and violet, nutmeg would be the best choice for brown eyes. Metalic in gold, bronze, browns and pinks help brown eyes stand out in the most attractive way. Shades lighter than your eyes give your eyes natural look while darker shades will bring your eyes dramatic look. Three tones of eyeshadow are better.

How to apply:

1. Apply light tones eyeshadow from lash to brow. Use neutral eyeshadow.

2. Apply medium-toned eyeshadow in the crease and blend up to the brow bone.

3. Apply dark eyeshadow on outer corner of the eyelid.

4. Apply a bit of white, mother of pearl og a white-shimmery shadow in the inner corners of your eyes, to make them look brighter. If you want to emphasize your brows, apply the same colours under the middle to the outer corner of your brows.

5. Line the wet side of your lower lash line with a white, cream or very soft yellow to open your eyes.

6. Apply mascara on upper and lower lashes.

If you have small eyes like me, I wont recommend lining your upper AND lower lash line with black or any very dark colour. It will make them look smaller. If you do want to line the lower lash line, do it under your lashes (if that makes sense) and with a soft line such as an eyeshadow or smudge your liner.

e.l.f order

I wish that E.LF shipped to Israel. I just bought some stuff from them (see list below), but had to have them sent to my parents in denmark, as E.L.F doesn't ship to my part of the world. I will either have my mom send me the things, which wont be cheap or wait to get them till I'm back in Denmark in January. At least they ship for free to Denmark untill sunday.

Brush Shampoo (85009) , 1 , £3.50

Natural Radiance Blusher (2303) , 1 , £1.50

Eyelid Primer (7501) , 1 , £1.50

Lipstick (6715) , 1 ,  £3.50

Studio Makeup Mist & Set (115) , 1 ,  £3.50

Blush (83131) , 1 , £3.50

Mineral Infused Face Primer (83401) , 1 , £6.00

False Lashes (1714) , 1 , £1.50

Barry M Christmas discount

e.l.f discount

e.l.f offers you 20% discount on everything in their webshop from November the 8-14, when you buy for minimum £35/292 kr. Use ELF20DK