Post 3: What's in my makeup bag right now?

I have made it to post 3, wooohooo! I know this post is a little late but hey ho, sometimes it's just not meant to happen the way you expected.

Now onto the post, I don't actually have a 'makeup bag' I have a little draw from Ikea which is called the Kupol where I store my everyday makeup and things like that. I prefer doing this as it looks neater than having an over flowing makeup bag on my makeup table!

The three eye liners I have been using lately are all by Rimmel London, for liquid liner I use Glam Eyes Professional Liquid Liner which is £5.26 in Boots. I really like this eye liner as it is easy to get a precise line which is long lasting and very black. For pencils I have been using two Scandal Eyes ones from Rimmel in the shades Nude 005 & Black 001. They are both the Khol Kajal Waterproof formula which I had never tried before but really, really like. They are both very highly pigmented and the creamy texture makes then easy to apply on the water line. Although I haven't properly tested the waterproofness I think they would be quiet successful as they are long wearing. They retail at £3.99 in Boots.

For Eye brows I don't do a lot but what I do, do is use the Natural Collections Clear Mascara to comb through and set my eye brows. Then, if I feel like it, I fill them in with MUA single eye shadow in 16 Matt.

I have been using two mascaras lately and really like both of them. Max Factors Clump Defy is a more natural looking mascara and the formula is a lot dryer as I have had it for longer. Maybeline the Falsies is one of the most popular of the Maybeline mascaras and I found it on clearance so I figured I should try it. The wand is, in my opinion, hard to use and the formula is very watery but still very black. 

I have been using two concealers at the moment which are No7 Instant Radiance concealer and Collection (2000) Lasting Perfection Concealer. They are two very different concealers but over all I probably prefer the No7 one as the Collection one can be cakey at times. I also prefer the No7 one because I like how it highlights your skin and makes you look more awake.

For lips I have a bright and a more 'everyday' colour. Rimmel Apocalips in shade Stella is an amazing bright Coral/Pink and is perfect for a sunny day. The richly pigmented lip lacquer is smooth on the lips and doesn't settle into fine lines, however it does bleed after a few hours. My H&M Lipstick in 'Being Perfect' (couldn't find a link) is a more nutral coral pink shade which you can wear on a daily bases, the finish is more of a shine than glossy like the Apocalips but is still smooth and non drying. The only thing I can complain about this lipstick is that the wear time is awful and after about an hour most of it has gone which is a shame.

For my eye shadow I tend to ordientate to MUA Palettes, in particular the Undress Me & Undress Me Too. I absolutly love both palettes and find them perfect for everyday and special occasions. The pigmentation is great and along with a primer they last all day on my Oily eye lids!

For my base I use Revlon Colour Stay for Oily/Combination Skin (Review) with Rimmel Stay Matte Powder. I really love the Revlon foundation but I do think it is slightly over priced for a 'drugstore' foundation however it is the ONLY foundation from the Drugstore which can handle my Oily skin. The Stay Matte Powder is really nice for setting my foundation and for just £3.99 I can't really complain!

For eye bases I like the MUA Professionals Eye Primer (note the packaging and name has changed but it's still the only eye primer they do), I think this product is absolutly AMAZING, possibly the best thing MUA has ever produced! It can make even the worst eye shadow brighter, and last twice as long. So basically I sort of... maybe... like the Primer? I also have the Maybeline Colour Tattoo in On and on Bronze which I have neglected after not liking the colour very much on me when I first bought it. I wanted to try and find other ways of wearing it as everyone on YouTube always sings it's praises, so I thought why not?

For Blush I have been using Natural Collections Peach Melba and Fashionista's New York. The Natural Collection blush is matte and quiet natural where as the Fashionista one is a sheer glow yet it still looks nice and natural.

What's next?

Post 4: My favourite Nail polish's of all time

Post 2: 25 Facts About ME!

1.  My middle name is Louise and I only recently learnt how to spell it!
2. I have one sister called Hannah and we get on reasonably well considering that she is younger than me.
3. My favourite number is 7
4. I mainly drink water but I could also drink Lemon Fanta all day long in hot weather.
5. My biggest fear is feathers, yes I know it sounds crazy but there's something about them that just creeps me out!
6. My favourite food is probably either Italian or Tapas.
7. I currently own about 260 Nail Polishes which isn't as many as some people but everyone I know thinks I'm crazy for having so many!
8. I love watching YouTube!
9. The YouTuber FleurDeForce inspired me to make my own videos and a blog.
10. I prefer Winter to Summer having said that I could really use a bit of sun right now!
11. For GCSE's I am taking Textiles, Geology, History, French & Business Studies
12. I love watching Touring Cars race, especially the BTCC! - Team MG KX Momentum Racing - if you were wondering!
13. I used to bite my nails when I was really little but convinced myself to stop as I wanted long nails like my Mummy!
14. I love strawberry laces.
15. I don't understand why people fuss over feet, they aren't that bad?!?
16. I have traveled quiet a lot and have visited many countries in my life which I am very lucky for. 
17. My favourite place i have been is either Florida or Turkey.
18. I have a guitar but I can't play it!
19. I live my the sea side but HATE sand!
20. I have a 2 year old Cocker Spaniel Dog called Tilly and she is adorable.
21. I also have a cat who is the spitting image of the Felix cat but fluffier!
22. I have never dyed my hair and I don't think I ever would permanently.
23. My favourite lessons in school are History, Business Studies and English.
24. My least favourite lessons are RCS (religious education), Textiles and ICT.
25. I really love writing and I like to write blog posts but find it hard to know what to write about!

Now you all know lots about me, so why don't you leave a few facts about you below?

Thanks for reading!

Tasha, xx

Post 1: Introduction and why I started this blog

* It's the one from my YouTube which is why it says beauty!

So in case you hadn't realised my name is Tasha or Natasha and I have two YouTube channels. One called tashalovensails and the other tashalovesbeauty. I post videos about my two passions with the occasional random Tag video thrown in too! Since I'm a teenager, I don't have the most money so 99.9999% of the products I show are cheaper and mainly 'drugstore'. I don't really mind that because I find it quiet scary to go into the department stores! Hahaha.

I have one sister who is a few years younger than me and we get on quiet well but as all siblings do we argue too! I also have a Dog and Cat who are 'lovers'. Really it's more my dog loves my Cat but the feelings aren't mutual. Tilly, my dog is the cutest thing ever and I love her to pieces.

I started my blog because I like to write and I started to read lots of other peoples blogs which inspired me to make my own. I wasn't sure what to call my blog and after a lot time of I just decided to use the name of my original YouTube channel - tashalovesnails.

What's next?
                    Post 2: 25 Facts about MEEE!

Thanks for reading!

Tasha, xx

So I wanted to do a blog challenge...

So in an attempt to improve my Blog, I have decided to do a blog challenge! I'm planning on doing a post (fingers crossed) every few days but lets face it, some times people are quiet busy? So I thought I would steal bits and pieces from other peoples challenges and add my own bits, so here we go:

Post 1: Introduction and why I started this blog

Post 2: 25 Facts about me

Post 3:  What's in my makeup bag right now?

Post 4: My favourite Nail polish's of all time

Post 5:  What can't I leave the house without?

Post 6: FOTD

Post 7: Pet Hates

Post 8: Favourite Shops

Post 9: NOTD

Post 10:  What's at the top of your bucket list?

Post 11: Guilty Pleasure

Post 12: OOTD

Post 13: Top 10 Songs Right now

Post 14: Favourtie Lip Stick Right now

Post 15: How much does my face cost?

So these posts will be going up very, very soon and if you feel like doing this challenge too then please tell me so I can read your posts!

Thanks, Tasha xx

Spring Confetti Nails!

So as spring is supposedly here (even though it doesn't seem like it in the UK) I thought I'd make my nails super cute and spring like. To be completely honest between you and me I painted them on the train on the way to Southampton! I don't think I did too badly with them either ;)

On to the nail polish! I used Barry M's Mint Green as the base colour which took two coats to make it opaque. I do really like this colour and the formula is almost gelly like however it is quiet sheer. The drying time is okay on the first coat but the second is hard to get thin and takes a lot longer. It is a glossy cream finish and I wouldn't use a top coat for extra gloss or lasting power as this polish lasts about 3 days without chipping which is long enough for me as I tend to change my polish ever other day.

The 'confetti' polish I used is by L'Oreal and is called 916 Confettis. I haven't ever used any polishes by L'Oreal before so I didn't know what too expect. I really do like this polish as it reminds me of an Indie Polish and not the sort of thing a 'drugstore' brand would make. The hexagonal flakes are in two different sizes and in black/white. There is also a faint sparkle which didn't come out in the pictures but it is there and if I look closely at my nails you can see it. The brush is fairly wide but not the widest that I have seen compared to the Barry M it is really good though. The drying time is quick too.

I really liked this and think it would look cute on all length nails, I consider it the 'lazy polka dot' because that's what I originally planned to do but changed my mind as I thought this would be easier to do on the train.

Thanks for reading and if you re-create these tweet or Instagram me a picture @tashalovesnails

Tasha
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MUA Haul!

As you may know I'm a HUGE fan of Makeup Academy (MUA) and have been for a long time. Their Facebook page has become more and more popular recently meaning that there will be lots of deals and offers to be had on there. If your not familiar with it then here's the deal: 25k = 25% off everything & free shipping, 30k = 3 free products from the Love Hearts Collection, 35k = 35% off everything & free shipping, 40k = 40% off everything & 5 free nail quakes, 45k = special free gift with every order, 50k = 50% off everything & Free Shipping. Wowaahh that was a lot to write out! So in case you haven't already liked their page here's the link : http://www.facebook.com/MUAmakeupacademy?fref=ts . The deals with the line through have already happened and ended so you need to get in there quick before the next one starts. Ordering from their website had never been a problem for me before but when these orders are on their website cant seem to handle all the traffic so beware of that. The MUA team are however very heplfull and didnt start the offer until the website was back up again. So I took advantage of the 35k offer and bought a couple of bits, then went into boots to pick up a few things that had been out of stock.

MUA HAVE HIT 40,000 LIKES, PROMO CODE: mua40

Artiste Palette £6

I've been eyeing up this palette for a while now so when I saw the offer this was the first thing I put in my basket. I was a little bit worried at first that the colours may be a bit wild but they are surprisingly wearable, well all apart from Ice (third from left). As you can see from the swatches very nice pigmentation and I'm in love with the highlighter! It gives a beautiful sheen but I so wish you could buy it out of the palette as I've got a feeling I'm going to use it up far quicker than some of the eye shadows. My heart sank a bit when I noticed how similar the bronzer is to shade 3 which I also bought but it isn't really something to complain about. With all MUA eye shadows a primer is vital in making sure the colour lasts and is more vibrant, that's why I used one for the swatches.

 

 Intense Kisses Lipgloss - Kiss and Tell £3

I'm not usually a lip gloss girl as I find them a bit annoying but I was keen to try these out as the pigmentation looked to die for! I wanted a red but selected the wrong shade to put into my basket so I was a bit disappointed as I don't think I will wear this shade much. However this is a very Intense lip gloss with reasonably good staying power and it isn't sticky! Result! These are very small so perfect for handbags, and the packaging is very nice with a standard doe-foot applicator. (see below for swatch)

Lip Liner - Red Drama £1

Ive never actually used/owned a lip liner before so this is my first. I found the formula very creamy however it does smudge quiet easily. I love how with the MUA pencils they have a sharpener on the lid but my eyeliner one is quiet messy now. I defiantly noticed a difference with using a lip liner with my lipstick as it didn't run. I would defiantly buy more of these lip liners, VERY impressed! (see below for swatch)

 Bronzer - Shade 3 £1

Bronzer, why did pale me buy the darkest shade? Silly I know. I was very impressed by the quality of the packaging for this, it felt like I had spent a bit more money on it which is nice however the sticker on the back was very sloppy but who cares! I like the MUA imprint too, just thought it was cute:)

 Mega Volume Mascara - Black £3

Woop Woop new mascara, I never need a new mascara I always seem to not finish them and they dry up sadly but i'm proud that I have finished up my collection 2000 mascara, along with a few other ones needing to be binned. I'm all for volumising mascaras so when MUA brought this one out I immediately wanted to know more. After hearing mixed views on their older mascaras I was curious to see if this would be any good. It is good it does the job, not as well as my all time fav Max Factor False Lash Effect or as my Skyscraper but If you were on a budget this is a nice mascara. I really like the plastic wand too

 Heaven and Earth  Palette £4

  After using my Undressed Palette non stop since I bought it this palette had a lot to live up too! sadly I am a little mixed on this palette. I just dont think it has the pigmentation or colour choice of the Undressed palette which is a shame as I was looking forward to this very much. It would have been nice to mix it up with a few Matte shadows maybe? If I hadnt have tried any other MUA palettes I would have been very impressed with this just for the same price you can get so much more from the Undressed.

Also has anyone else noticed how like everything is 'new' even though its been out for a year? see the sticker?

Now a few bits I picked up in store:

Lip Stick - Shades 1 & 13 £1 Each

I have always like the MUA lip sticks not really from the lasting power or finish but of a way of seeing which shade suit me before buying a more expensive one. I hate buying a lipstick just to find that even though it looks beautiful swatched it just doesn't suit you. I've been searching for the perfect 'red' lip for a while now as I think its a makeup bag must have. I looked at getting a Mac one but didn't want to risk it not suiting me so I picked up these two. Shade 1 always looks brown to me so I've never been too interested but when swatched it looks more of a red vampy colour. Then I picked up shade 13 which I had attempted to order off the MUA website but they were out of stock.

One thing I noticed when comparing these to my other MUA lipsticks I noticed how they have grown. Literally they have gotten longer, about the size of the coloured end bit longer, which seems strange to me as the amount of lipstick you get is the same and so is the price so why make them longer?

Here are the swatches off all lip products purchased: Lip Liner along top, Lipgloss in middle, then the lipstick at the bottoms (left shade 1, then right 13)

 I noticed how similar Shade 1 is to Rimmel London Kate Moss Matte Lipstick in 107, so I tweeted about it and swatched them together, do you agree they are dupes? MUA Left, Rimmel Right. Obviously the finishes are different...

Mosaic Blush - English Rose £2.50

I had been wanting this for a while and just picked it up randomly after realising that all cosmetics were on 3 for 2 and I needed another product! I do really like the sheen it gives off but not very pink, more a dusty colour.

Nail Polish - Shade 14 £1

I have never noticed this colour before so when I saw it I immediatly thought CHRISTMAS so of cause I had to buy it...

This is AMAZING, seriously a 1 coat polish for £1 no way? It looks so beautiful and the drying time isnt awful however I wouldn't call it fast drying.

Professionals Eye Primer £2.50

Just a back up to my trusty eye primer, wouldn't ever stray from this gem, worth the £2.50 and I would pay twice the price! If you haven't tried it then what are you doing with your self its AMAZINGG! If you have oily eye lids it will definatly fix your eye shadow all day. Also my last one has lasted me since April and I use it every day

So thats it, hope you enjoyed my rather large MUA haul! There should be a video up soon too but I wanted to blog it aswell:)

Tasha, xx