Beauty : Pinky Goat Lashes Review!*

It's not everyday you receive post that makes you 'eep' with delight as soon as you open it. This is the reaction I had when I received these gorgeous lashes the other day. 

I will admit, before being sent these lashes I hadn't really heard of Pinky Goat before but boy I wish I had! Launching exclusively to Superdrug, the lashes come in 5 styles which are set to turn heads. The lashes I was sent to try were 'ARWA' and 'DANIA'. 

We have to talk about the packaging! I can't get over how pretty it is, and I especially love the repeat goat print which is a big feature on the box. These lashes are definitely going to stand out amongst others on the Superdrug shelf. In addition to the lashes, I was also sent a tube of black eyelash glue which is needed as the lashes don't come with any. To begin with this glue was a little bit awkward to use as you have to be very precise and careful when applying, but after a couple of practices it soon became very easy! 

The first lashes I was sent were named 'ARWA'. These lashes claim to offer a extra flair to your eye look. Their unique range of double layered cross hair lashes are designed to add volume to your lashes and the thick black band intensifies a look. The lashes are made out of silk fibres as well which not only gives a high quality finish, but also makes them feel very soft and light when being worn. My first impression of these lashes were how extreme they appear, but seeing as the claims are for intense looks they certainly look the part. Before trying them out I also thought that they would be heavy on the eyes but they are surprisingly light. Overall, these lashes are perfect for a night out and make any eye makeup look dramatic and intense. These lashes are priced at £9.99 and are a best seller. 

The second set of lashes I was sent are named 'DANIA'. These lashes are less dramatic than the first pair, but are absolutely gorgeous when worn nonetheless. They are perfect for a natural look and are equally as easy to apply to the eyes. The lashes claim to offer a natural eye enhancement as well as being lightweight, soft and comfortable. All of these claims are true! I wore these lashes throughout the day and I forgot that I had them on. One of my main issues with these lashes are the size of band, although this can be easily fixed by measuring them against your lash line and cutting them to fit. These lashes also retail at £9.99. I also love how easy these lashes are to clean. I have worn them a couple of times already, and after washing them found that they felt just as new. 

Overall I am so impressed with the feel and fit of both of these lashes, although I do think that the second more natural pair are my favourite. I will definitely be purchasing more of them when I spot them in Superdrug in the future.  

What do you think of these Pinky Goat lashes? Have you tried them before?

Until next time,

*Items mentioned in this post were sent to me for consideration of a review. As always my photographs, opinions and wording are 100% mine and are honest. 

Beauty : Eye Candy Lashes Review!*

Today's post is very different from the ones I am used to posting! Over the past couple of months I have really been enjoying experimenting more with my makeup and using more of the products that I have rather than buying new. I was contacted a couple of weeks ago to see if I wanted to try some of the gorgeous lashes from Eye Candy, which of course I did! As soon as they arrived I knew exactly the eye look I wanted to create with them. 

The lashes I was sent were '004 Volumise Strip Lash'. Much like it's name, these lashes are perfect for given the impression of thicker fuller lashes. I will be honest, when I first saw them in it's box I thought they would appear a lot heavier and thicker than they actually did when being worn. The box states that they are a 'classic Style', 'Balanced Look' and 'Lightweight'. All of these statements are spot on in my opinion. In the box you also receive a small amount of clear eyelash glue. Personally, I have been loving using my Pinky Goat black eyelash glue instead, but the clear glue also works perfectly too. If you are looking for a pair of lashes that don't look natural and will give an impact then these are the lashes for you! 

To match the lashes, I thought that I would try out a few of the colours in the Too Faced Peach Palette that I have never used before. The photograph above isn't really showing off the colours that well, but they are much greener in person. I used the shades 'Bless her heart' all over my lid, and blended 'Peach pit' into the outer corner and in the crease. I then applied a little bit of 'Bellini' just above the crease to blend out the edges of the shadow. To finish the eyes I reapplied 'Bless her heart' with my finger into the centre of the eye as well as in the inner corner. It was at this stage I applied the lashes as close to my natural lash line as possible which I found easier than I thought to do. After applying the lashes I used my Makeup revolution black liquid eyeliner to hide the lash strip. Finally I used my favourite Benefit 'They're Real' mascara to blend the lashes to my own. 

Overall I am really pleased with how this eye look turned out! I am not used to wearing such a heavy makeup look generally, and usually stick with using more bronzed tones on my eyes so loved venturing out of my comfort zone to create this look. 

The lashes are also a big hit in my books. I love how they looked on my eyes, and although they aren't everyday lashes, they would make the perfect lashes for the right occasion. 

What do you think about false lashes? Have you tried any that you think I would like? Let me know in the comments! 

Until next time, 

*The lashes mentioned in this blogpost were kindly sent to me. Like always the photographs, words and opinions are 100% my own and are honest.

Blogmas Day 9 : Christmas Party Makeup Look

Doing your makeup in the holiday season is probably one of my favourite things to do. It tends to be the time of year to wear all of the deep red toned lipsticks, as well as finding a use for the gold and burgundy eye shadow palettes at the back of the drawer! Over the past year my love for makeup has grown, and I have really begun getting more experimental with how I wear it. (Did someone say false eyelashes? Yeah! That’s a thing for me now, who would have thought it!)

Now that the Christmas season has arrived the work parties are just around the corner! Personally, I just love the excuse to wear shimmery eye makeup without being judged but that’s just me! Seeing as I don’t actually have any work parties to get all dressed up for this year, I will most definitely be wearing this look on Christmas/Boxing day!

As glamorous as this makeup look is, it was so easy to achieve! First of all I prepped my skin to make sure it was moisturized before applying my Benefit Porefessional makeup primer. Then I moved onto the eyes before applying my foundation to reduce downfall of product! I applied the De Bruyere Beauté jumbo eye pencil in 01 Bubble all over the lid and allowed it to set a little bit before taking a flat eyeshadow brush and blending it upwards. This product is really creamy, so allowing it to set a little bit before blending helped it not to crease. I then used my Tarte Cosmetics Tartlette palette and the shade Crush in the crease of my eye to add a little definition. I also applied a little of this over the pencil to set it more. I then took my eye lash curler and curled my lashes, then applied my favourite Benefit They’re Real mascara. Next I applied the Invogue Glamourise Eyelashes. I love how these look on the eyes. As a complete newbie to eyelashes, these are simple and just easy to get right. They are also really lightweight and feel comfortable even when I am wearing my glasses! Then I used the Rimmel London gel eyeliner in 001 Black and applied it as close to my lash line as possible, I also applied it over the band of the lashes to hide it even more. Finally I went back to my Tartlette Palette and took the Crush shade under my eye to smoke it out a little bit more. (At this stage I then wiped under my eye with a damp piece of cotton wool to remove any of the excess eye shadow.)

Then I moved onto doing the rest of my makeup. I started to work in the Rimmel London Wake Me Up Foundation with a damp Beauty Blender. This is one of the first times I have used this beauty blender and I am so impressed with the finish it gives the skin. It makes my makeup feel completely rubbed in, plus it gives you a massage at the same time! Then I used the Maybelline Erase Eye Concealer, under my eye to brighten them slightly. Finally for the skin I set my makeup with my Rimmel London Stay Matte Powder. This is truly the best setting powder that I have tried. Then I moved onto my brows! I used the Benefit Goof Proof Brow Pencil to line and fill in my brows. Like false lashes, doing my brows is a completely new thing to me. I always used to apply the Maybelline Brow Drama if I could be bothered, so finding this product has changed my life! So much so, I can’t leave the house without having them filled in. To set the brows I used the Benefit Gimme Brow. To contour my cheekbones I used my absolute favourite Benefit Hoola bronzer. I am so sad to have hit the pan with this product, but it is well loved and used daily! I know there are a lot of mixed opinions on this product, but I can honestly say it’s the only bronzer I have tried that doesn’t make my pale complexion look orange. Finally I used the highlight shade in the Sleek Face Form Light 373 palette on the high points of cheeks as well as down the center of my nose and cupids bow. I did also apply a little of this in the corners of my eyes and under the brow bone too.

To finish off the whole makeup look I was stuck between using the Seventeen Mega Matte lipstick in Rioja Your World and Kylie Cosmetics Like Lipgloss. For this look, I felt that seeing as the eyes were quite heavy, I wanted more of a neutral lip. So I decided to go with the Kylie Cosmetics Like Lipgloss. Although, if I was wearing my hair down, it would be a completely different story!

So here is my final makeup look. I really like how this has turned out. It is the first time wearing false eyelashes with such a heavy eye look. I am so pleased that they were easy to apply as it means I can wear them more often!

Let me know what you think of this look, and don’t forget to leave links to your Christmas looks in the comments below! I would love to see them!

Happy Christmas!