The New Smashbox Heat Wave Eye Shadow Palette + Brush

Smashbox Heat Wave Eye Shadow Palette*

 

Meet the new Heat Wave Eye Shadow Palette & Brush from Smashbox. It's a beauty isn't it? This eye shadow palette is part of Smashbox's new Heat Wave Summer Collection which has 10 shades for you to create a 'sweet, subtle or bold look'. I personally don't wear a lot of eye makeup in hot climates (when I'm on holiday, since the UK is NEVER that hot!) but I think this is perfect for nights out on holiday. So this is definitely going in my suitcase with me this summer!

 

What's so different about these shadows? Well you can apply them wet or dry. I find applying the shadow wet will give boost the colour of the shadow. If you like the whole subtle look (like I do :)) then apply the shadow dry. I love the sleek packaging and I love how it also comes with a two end brush like the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette does. Definitely recommend taking this on holiday with you as it has the perfect colours for a night out. The only thing I don't like about the palette is that the colours have no names. 

 

The colours...

 1- Matte beige/nude colour which would be perfect as a base colour.

 

 

2 - Gorgeous bronze which is super pigmented and has lots of shimmer. Perfect colour for a summers night out.

 

 

3- Warm brown matte colour which is good for an au natural look.

 

 4- A shimmery red eye shadow. I'm not too keen on this colour, and red eye shadow is pretty damn hard to pull off. My least favourite.

 

 

5- A pigmented golden eye shadow with lots of shimmer. This and number 2 are my favourite!

 

 6 - Beautiful champagne colour with lots of shimmer. Great for the inner corners or even as a highlighting colour.

 

7- A Grey/Silver eye shadow with a shimmery finish. Another fab colour for a summers night out.

 

 8- A shimmery Blue with grey undertones.

 

 

 

9- A shimmery purple/pinky colour with grey undertones.

 

 

10- A dark brown with a bit of shimmer.

 

Which colour is your favourite?

 

Sabi xoxo

 

 

 

The Smashbox Heat Wave Eye Shadow Palette & Brush is available to buy from Boots and is £36. Click here

Some of my Favourite Beauty Bloggers

I've been meaning to spread some blogger love for a while now and finally got round to doing it. Better late than never right? Of course I love the well known bloggers such as Beauty Crush, Llymlrs, Fleur de Force, London Lip Gloss, Vivianna Does Makeup etc. But here are some other beauty bloggers which you know by now as they are fab!! Please don't get offended if your blog isn't listed here, these are just ones that I could think of from the top of my head. Here goes...

 

 Sandy 

www.absolutebeaut.com 

 

Love her photos, her nails are always perfect (major envy her nails), love her blog posts, they always inspire me and she's an absolute beaut! x

 

Nuala 

www.dolleduplondon.com

 

 She's super lovely! I really consider her as one of my twitter buddies. We both love dogs and animals in general, as well as makeup of course! I love how she loves MAC lol, love her detailed blog posts and Facebook/Twitter rants (because I feel the exact same!) x

 

Sal

www.petitesal.blogspot.co.uk

 

 Firstly her hair is AMAZING. She does some amazing makeup looks on her blog, I'm mega jealous of her hair!! I love reading her tweets, she's hilarious and is full of life. Love her blog. If you haven't read her blog yet, you're missing out! x

 

Sophia Meola

www.sophiameola.blogspot.co.uk

 

 I love every makeup product this girl buys. Seriously. I'm always drooling over her Chanel makeup products. Again, clear large photos, detailed reviews and just a fab blog overall! She's a proper sweetheart too, be sure to check out her Instagram too, but I'm warning you, be prepared to want everything she posts! x

Hareem 

www.iheartmexo.blogspot.com

 

 Another sweetheart! I love Hareem's blog and at the moment I'm loving her large clear images and her eye looks. I love her details reviews especially on 'drugstore' products. She always influences me to go out and buy them! x

 

Tamara

www.beautyblahblahblah.blogspot.co.uk

 

I love her reviews! She has large clear pictures which

are always great. I feel that we both have the same type in beauty products as whatever she posts I either have or want to try! Definitely be sure to check out Tamara's blog! x

 

Once again, these are some of my favourites. I do read and love many other blogs too, these were just on the top of my head so please please please do not get offended!

 

Let me know if any of these bloggers are your favourites too?

 

Lots of love,

 

Sabi xoxo

 

 

Smashbox Photo Finish Light Foundation Primer

A primer works like a moisturiser and should be applied before foundation as a base. Don't worry if you don't use a primer before foundation, it's not a makeup rule, but I'd highly recommend you do. The whole purpose of a primer is that it creates a barrier between the skin and foundation and protects the skin, therefore your skin wont feel clogged up with makeup and will feel much healthier. The pros of a primer is that your makeup will look heaps better, more radiant, smoother and will last longer.

I've tried a few primers like GOSH, the Nivea Express Hydration Primer and MAC. But none of them have been as good as the Smashbox Photo Finish Light Primer. I gotta give it to Smashbox...they sure know how to make the best primer!

The Smashbox Photo Finish Light primer is an oil-free primer which is ideal for oily, acne-prone or sensitive skin. My skin is very dry/normal but is also quite sensitive to skin products which is why I purchase the light primer. There are many primers to choose from and they cater for every skin type so shop around for the one that will work for your skin. The light primer is 60% water based and can be worn alone or under foundation. It helps reduce the fine lines, pores and makes the skin softer. I really like it because it's light, it isn't greasy and it makes my makeup look ten times better. The finish of this primer is quite matte, so it's definitely great for warm climates. I would say it's going to be great for the summer, but I don't think London will even see a proper summer this year lol.

Now Smashbox aren't exactly purse friendly, but their primers are so worth it. The 30ml is £25. Yes. That's right a whooping £25 JUST for primer. But! There is a 12ml travel size available which is £12.50. Not so bad right? I mean if you have a special occasion or wedding coming up, it's so worth it as your photos will just look the bomb as well as your makeup in general.

Trust me ladies - If you want your makeup and photos to have the fab factor, invest in this amazing 10 out of 10 foundation primer! Find the perfect primer for your skin here.

 

Sabi xoxo

Smashbox + Bumble and Bumble Summer Press Day

Yesterday I attended the Smashbox + Bumble and Bumble Summer Press day thanks to the lovelies at Chalk PR. Although it didn't quite feel like summer yesterday, it felt like summer at the event! Think smoothies, bright coloured flower lei's and happy people!

 

We were greeted with a choice of smoothies, I had a gorgeous strawberry and blueberry smoothie which definitely got me in the mood for summer. On the Smashbox makeup counter were two lovely Smashbox makeup artists using products from the new Heat Wave Summer 2013 Colour Collection. I was given a subtle and natural smokey eye look using colours from the new Heat Wave Eye Shadow Palette & Brush as well gorgeous glossy lips using lipglosses from the new Heat Wave Lip Gloss Set.

 

The lovely Bumble and Bumble hair stylists were also on hands to show the latest summer hair trends using their new summer products including the new Limited Edition Surf Travel Set. I'll be posting some reviews and swatches of these lovely products on the blog soon, so keep a lookout!

 

Thanks again to Chalk PR! Had a fab time!

Sabi xoxo

 

MAC Face and Body Foundation

The MAC Face and Body foundation is a water based foundation which provides sheer and buildable coverage. If you like tinted moisturisers and you're looking for something light for the summer just to even out your skin tone, this is perfect. The foundation works for both skin types. So if you have dry/normal skin, the face and body gives you hydration. If you have oily/combination skin, the face and body moisturises your skin without messing up the oil balance in your skin. I'm stating the obvious now but just in case you didn't realise, you can also use this on your body to cover marks and scars.

There's no SPF in this foundation which is a shame but do you want to know the fab factor about this? Your photos will look fab! SPF foundations always give me that flash face in photos which is rather annoying, whereas this doesn't. I use my Real Techniques Stippling brush and sometimes my fingers, both work for this foundation. Sometimes if I need a bit more coverage I apply another layer of this foundation, and it doesn't cake! That's the thing I love about water based foundations.

There are two sizes available in the Face and Body, the 50ml is £20.50 and the 120ml is £26.50 which is very generous, considering I usually pay £30 for my 30ml foundation. I've always thought MAC foundations are horrible on my skin after using Studio Fix but after  trying the Face and Body, I love it! If you've also thought MAC foundations are horrible on your skin, and make you look cakey, try the Face and Body as it will change your perception on MAC foundations. Trust me on this!!

I wear NC35 and sometimes NC37 (as there's not much difference) in the MAC Studio Fix and my colour is C3 in the MAC Face and Body.

 

Sabi xoxo