REVIEW: PRIMARK BRUSH CLEANSER

Hello guys, whilst I was shopping the other day in Primark. 

Something caught my eye and that was this Primark Brush Cleanser.

I own one by MAC and it cost me £12, so to see a brush cleanser for £2.00 I couldn't not pick it up!

I thought I'd review this product for you guys as if you are a Makeup artist and you need to spot clean your brushes, or even if you need to wash your brushes and you're in a hurry, then I thought this post would be handy!

Heres a picture of all the brushes before using the brush cleanser.

I took quite a few with and without the flash just so you could see they are very dirty and that way you can really see the difference the cleaner makes.

The brushes featured - Top to bottom:

Zoeva 288 

MAC 217 blending brush

Real Techniques base shadow brush 

MAC 266 angled brush

                           

I placed the brush that I was cleaning at the time on a bit of tissue, as you will see from the upcoming pictures, I then sprayed the cleanser straight onto the brushes brissles, then started swirling the brush into a clean tissue.

                              

                     

                         

This product didn't leave my brush bristles feeling dry or anything, they actually felt lovely and smooth and as you can see the brush cleaned up very well and the dirt had all gone.

This brush is made out of synthetic hair which is a lot easier to remove product from anyway so lets test out the next brush.


This next brush is from the brand Zoeva (228) and is made of a mixture of natural-synthetic hair.

The hairs on this brush are also white, which means they are a lot harder to get clean.

As you will see from this photo the bristles are absolutely filthy.

I was so shocked how much the cleanser actually got rid of so much product, literally nothing was left in the brush hairs.

There hairs towards the end were stained a tiny bit darker than the rest but that is completely normal for a white haired brush.

I'm so impressed!

Lastly is a brush I've had for a year now and that is the MAC 266 angled brush, I use this much specifically for cream and powder products, especially with my brow wax.

As you can see the bristles were stuck together due to so much product being on the brush.

The brush now looks good as new and product free.

It is made of synthetic fibres which of course like I said previously is the best type to get clean.

For some reason I didn't photograph any pictures of my MAC 217 blending brush on its own, but I found it cleaned up just aswell, if not better than the Zoeva 228.

Here are the finish results of all the brushes together!

I inserted this collage just so you can see the before and after pictures right next to each other.

My thoughts:

I absolutely love this product and couldn't recommend it more, especially for the price!

I wouldn't use it personally to deep clean my brushes but when I'm spot cleaning them or if I'm in a hurry to do my makeup and my brushes are dirty then I'd definitely use it.

What I also love about this product is it smells so fresh and lovely, I love the fact that it doesn't smell like a typical cleaning product as I find some can smell very over powering.

The best thing is that it comes with a pump, even the MAC brush cleaner doesn't come with a pump!

Meaning that you wont waste product and you can spray it directly onto the brush, where as I found I wasted a lot of product with the MAC one and it would all spill out and make a mess.

I'm definitely going to stock up, as I'm worried Primark may discontinue it or I may never find it again.

                             

Thank you so much for reading this blog post, I hope it helped some of you who are looking to purchase a brush cleaning product or even just to test it out.

If there are any other products you'd like me to review for you then please let me know!


Chlo x

Favourite Highlighters: Drugstore & Highend!

Hey guys, I thought I'd share with you a couple of my favourite drugstore and high end highlighters.

Recently I've noticed everyones crazy about powder highlighters and the newest trend 'Strobing'
which in my opinion is just very intense highlighting, so I'm just going to share my favourite ones with you.

First off, my favourite drugstore highlighter of all time has to be the Makeup Revolution vivid baked highlighter in 'Golden lights'.

I was disappointed as the swatch on my hand looks very white based, but in person I assure you this is the most beautiful golden iridescent shade, 

This can be worn toned down or very intense. I, myself love an intense highlight in the summer time and find this to be absolutely stunning when the sun hits it. It really helps bring out my cheek bones.

I bought this product for £3, £3!! in my local Superdrug, I feel as if I need to stock up on about 10 of these just incase they discontinue or remake the formula.

I find this looks beautiful with a tan or even if you have quite fair skin, they also have two other colours in the range, 'Pink lights' and 'Peach lights'

I'd highly recommend checking all three out, as you may find you don't like this one for your skin tone and one of the other shades would compliment your complexion/skin tone more. 

                              

                    

                 

                                 

My second favourite highlighter from the drugstore is also by the brand 

Makeup Revolution.

As well as their Vivid Baked Highlighters, they have Vivid Baked Bronzers.

This is in the shade 'Rock on world'.

I personally prefer a matte bronzer all year round, but if you like a bit of a glow then this one is definitely for you!

You can apply this product as a bronzer if you wish do to so, but I find this the perfect bronze highlight for when I have a tan.

I first apply my original bronzer to warm up my skin and then apply this to my cheek bones, I personally don't apply it to anywhere else on my face apart from my temples.

As I find it may make you look a tad bit orange if you apply to much to areas such as the tip of the nose, cupids bow, the forehead and chin.

This product has a very orange/bronze undertone so apply lightly unless you want to look like you've been tangoed!

 An absolute must for the summertime if you are wanting to look like a bronze goddess.

I was also amazed by the price with this also as it again cost me only £3!

                         
                         
                         

How could this be a favourite highlighter post without mentioning the most hyped/loved product in the make-up industry?!

Of course I'm talking about MAC's Soft and Gentle.

I put off buying this product for a long time as I found it to be very expensive for what it was but when I finally caved in and bought it I just knew it was totally worth the price tag.

It's a very universal highlighter I find, perfect if you have very fair to medium, and I find even darker skin tones can get away with it.

It has golden/peach and almost a champagne undertone to it.

I find with this highlighter you can wear it all year round as it's not as intense as the past two highlighters I've mentioned.

If you are of a younger age group and are just starting out using makeup or buying your first highlighter I couldn't recommend this one more.

You can build this up to be very intense if you would like but I find you won't end up looking like a disco ball, unlike some highlighters on the market.

Price wise, this cost me £23 and I still have plenty left.

                                  
                          
                         
                         

Next up is sadly Limited Edition and one of my most expensive highlighters.

It's the Bobbi Brown High Light Powder in the shade 'Bronze Glow'

I'm so sad that this product is Limited Edition, for me this is one of the best highlighters I own.

As the name suggests, it has a bronze/golden undertone.

So absolutely perfect for medium to darker skin tones, When I have a tan this is one of my go to's!

Also as it's Bobbi Brown it is of very high quality, I wish they'd bring out this again in a further collection or even make it permanent.

I find this is perfect for night time or even if you're going somewhere fancy in the day, 

I feel as the product is expensive itself if makes you feel somewhat fancy when you wear it.

I bought this for around £26 in Duty free last November when I went on holiday to the U.S.

I think this must of been about £30/£33 full price.

Sorry to share a Limited Edition product but I do believe if you looked on Ebay or Amazon you'd maybe be able to still pick it up!

                         
                         
                             
                              
                             

Last of all, the Queen of all highlighters!

BECCA COSMETICS X JACLYN HILL'S CHAMPANGE POP!

This is also Limited Edition but it is still available at the moment (I believe)

You can purchase it from www.sephora.com or if you're lucky enough to live in the States or somewhere that has a Sephora, you can pick it up in store!

I had to save this one until last as it's very special to me.

I purchase every product that Jaclyn Hill collaborates on/makes with a brand.

I love supporting someone who is such an inspiration to me, she's one of the first proper makeup artists I ever watched on Youtube and actually learnt something from.

She also lives in Florida, which is somewhere I've visited ever since I was a child and somewhere I go back to near enough every year as it's my favourite place in the world.

I'm so happy Jaclyn collaborated with Becca Cosmetics as I've been dying to purchase one of Becca's highlighters for almost a year now but never actually got round to deciding which one I'd like.

But as soon as I heard Jaclyn mention 'Champagne Pop' I just knew that would be my first one!

Not only is this a very high quality highlighter but it is also a beautiful shade for every skin tone.

As the name suggests its a beautiful champagne colour with slight peach and golden undertones.

Suitable for every skin tone out there!

The product itself cost me around £44.00, with the shipping and taxes.

But if you are a lover of makeup/highlighters, its a great investment!

I couldn't be more happy for Jaclyn to be able to be given such an amazing opportunity with such an amazing brand, she really does deserve it.

1,000 highlighters were sold every minute on Sephora.com and it also won best selling product.

So you just know this is a must have in your collection!

                         
                         
                            
                            

      

                             
                           

Thank you so much for reading this blog post, I really hope you enjoyed it and helped some of you that are maybe looking for a new highlighter to add to your makeup collection.

Please leave me your favourite highlighters in the comments as I'm always on the look out to try more.

Chlo x

The Body Shop - Favourite Skincare Products.

Hey guys, I’m sorry I haven’t updated you on here for quite a while.

I’ve been busy with my personal life and making my Youtube videos but I’m hoping to update my Blog more regular.

I thought I’d share with you a few of my favourite skincare products from The Body Shop.

My first favourite is the Vitamin E Eye Cream.

I’ve been using this product for the past 3 months and have noticed a huge difference with my under eye area.

Especially when I apply concealer underneath my eyes as I used to find it creased on me all the time and I used to think it was the concealer I was using, I came to the conclusion in the end that my under eye area was very dry and dehydrated.

Since using this eye cream I’ve had no creasing at all and my eye area feels a lot softer and moisturised where as before it felt very dry and sore.

I apply this product before my moisturiser in the morning and at night time too.

If you’ve had troubles with your concealer creasing on you then I highly recommend this product, especially if you are wanting to try an eye cream and don’t know which one to go for!

My second favourite by The Body Shop, has been their Tea Tree range, 

I first purchased the Tea Tree Skin Clearing toner as I was sick of my T zone always being so oily when I wasn't wearing makeup, since using this product my skin has became a lot clearer, the redness in my skin has reduced and the oils around my nose area have cleared up a lot.

To work hand in hand with the toner I also purchased the Tea Tree foaming cleanser wash, I use both products day and night just like the eye cream.

I wash my face in the morning with the Tea Tree foaming cleanser then wash my face with cold water, I find that when I touch my face it feels oil free, smooth and soft.

Where as before I wash it it feels oily, I apply the toner afterwards and find that both products are a god send for us girls/guys with oily skin.

They are definitely a must have in my skincare routine, I've struggled with an oily T zone for years and it's always got me down so its nice to actually find a product that actually works to control the oil.

I'd love if you'd leave me your favourites from The Body Shop as I'd love to try more of their skincare range as I absolutely love what I've tried from them so far, please also let me know if you like these kind of posts and I'd be happy to do more! 

Chlo x

Social Media

Hey guys, I recently made a Facebook page.

It would be so helpful if any of you that are interested or have a passion for makeup, like myself. 
Would 'like' and 'share' my page.

https://www.facebook.com/chlolouisemakeup


I also have Instagram and Twitter, as well as having a Youtube channel.

feel free to follow me on those also :) 


Instagram :

Main account - 
https://instagram.com/chlodah0e/


Beauty account - 
https://instagram.com/chlolouisebeauty/


Twitter :
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Youtube :
https://www.youtube.com/user/chlolouise/videos

Spring/Summer glam make-up tutorial

Hey guys, I recently posted this make-up tutorial on my channel.

It's a Spring/Summer glam inspired look, it would be great if you could check it out!

My thoughts on: Lush Cosmetics

Hey guys, I've really been enjoying blogging recently and I thought I would create a couple of regular posts on my blog.

I've called this one 'My thoughts on', I thought this was a great idea to do a couple of times a month or even more. 

I think this is a great way to tell you my thoughts on products/places/pieces of clothing, etc.



This first post of this series is going to be my thoughts on the Shop, Lush Cosmetics.

 Lush Cosmetics, is a company that creates handmade bath and shower products. 


A few years ago I would always walk past Lush in my hometown but I'd never walk in as I found the smell of the shop quite overpowering, which I found quite distracting.

About two years ago I decided to just go in there and have a look at the products, I found a lot of the things quite pricey so I decided not to buy anything.

But recently (the past year and a half) I've been obsessed with Lush and their products.

Every time you walk into one of their shops you are always welcomed with such lovely staff who welcome you with open arms, each and every one of their staff is so happy and helpful.

A lot of shops that you go in nowadays I find a lot of the staff seem to be quite distracted, moody or rude.

But in Lush its a different scenario. My mum has recently been having Chemo and was finding it hard to find a certain shampoo to use on her hair, the lovely ladies in Lush were so happy to help her and give her a whole list of products that other ladies/gentlemen undergoing Chemo treatment have used and what worked for them. 

It made me feel even more comfortable as I feel that they are not just there to sell you their products but are also happy to help all different kinds of people going through all sorts of situations.

Although a lot of people won't give Lush a second look, as some might say their products are over priced. I personally think its nice to spend a little more on products that are handmade and of such good quality, as you know they won't be so harmful on your skin and do not contain any harsh chemicals.

The Company also do not test on animals, which I think is great.

Another thing I love is that every occasion that comes up from Christmas/Valentines Day/Mothers Day/Easter/Spring, etc. 
Lush are always bringing out new products to suit every occasion which I think is adorable.

Their original products are sold all year round also, but I personally think its nice to have a change once in a while and pick up a few limited addition bits.

A few of my favourites from the company are - 

Masks -
Catastrophe Cosmetic - £6.50
Mask of Magnaminty, Self preserving - £9.75 

Bath products -
Comforter, bubble bar - £4.75
Space girl, bath bomb - £2.35
Snow fairy, shower gel (LIMITED EDITION, only available at Christmas time) 
Magic Wand, bubble bar (LIMITED EDITION, only available at Christmas time)

Lip products -
Popcorn, lip scrub -  £5.50
Santa's, lip scrub (LIMITED EDITION, only available at Christmas time)



My overall thoughts on Lush Cosmetics -
An amazing company which I will forever repurchase from, the best quality of products, lovely staff and a brand that does no harm to the environment. 
I would really recommend this shop to all ages, especially a great place to go if you are looking for gifts for someone with a love of beauty products.


Hope you enjoyed this post!

Kat Von D Lock-It Foundation

I purchased the Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Foundation whilst I was in Florida, November last year.

I got mine in the shade Medium 53, which is the shade I use when I'm fake tanned.
I have combination to normal skin.

Packaging -
The packaging of this foundation is so fun and edgy, like Kat Von D herself.
The bottle is plastic where as a lot of other foundations I own are glass which is not the best especially when you're around hard floors, lol.

My tips -
If you have highly pigmented skin, oily skin or even acne prone skin, I would highly recommend this product to you. The foundation is very full coverage so if you don't need such a high coverage or don't like the look of such a heavy coverage foundation I would stay away from this product.

To thin the foundation out in the summer months I would maybe mix it with a moisturiser so it's not so heavy.

My technique -
I've really been enjoying using my MAC Cosmetics Fix+ spray.
I first start out by wetting my brush with the fix plus, then I will just apply one pump of foundation to my face and then start with dabbing motions onto my skin as this helps keep the coverage where as if i was to start blending straight away I'd probably end up taking away the coverage from the areas I want it the most.

I find one pump is all I need to cover my whole face, especially by pairing it with the Fix+
together they're the perfect combination, you'll never get a cake face if you pair the two!

Shade wise -
I really regret not picking up more shades as I'd love to wear this when I'm not wearing fake tan as I just love the finish it gives.

I picked up the shade Medium 53 which states to be for a light to medium complexion with golden yellow undertone, this is the perfect shade for when I'm fake tanned.

Claims -
This foundation claims to help cover tattoos, blemishes, be a matte finish, long wearing and much more.

Personally I haven't used the foundation without a primer underneath as I always apply a primer before using any makeup product on my face, but it is very long wearing with a primer.
I would always recommend using a primer with any foundation to be honest as I think you get the best results that way and it creates a lovely base.

If you have dry skin then I would say moisturise before hand as the foundation may cling to some dry patches if not, even if you have a Tzone I would still moisturise the other parts of your face to help the products you are using apply a lot nicer.

Powder -
For all the oily skin girls out there I would say if you are going out for the day then carry a powder with you, just in case you need a quick touch up of the Tzone area. 


Purchasing the product -
This foundation is not currently sold in the UK, but is available in the U.S in Sephora.
Sephora stock 19 shades and each retail for $34.00 each.


Overall Review -
I absolutely love this foundation, I would definitely say its my new holy grail foundation along with the MAC Studio Fix Fluid, I personally like a more full coverage foundation and a matte finish but that's just my personal preference. I would opt for this foundation more for a special occasion or when I know I'm having pictures taken, for example on a night out as it has no SPF where as the MAC Studio Fix does.