Review : Peacocks Evie Glam Blusher

Hi all, today I am going to be talking about my bargain blusher that I picked up in Peacocks. This was in their sale for roughly £1, I bought it a while ago but they did still have some in my local store the other day so it is still available.

Packaging
This blusher comes in a handy little Benefit-esque box like a lot do now. It also comes with a little brush, I personally won't be using this brush but it may come in handy for touch ups on the go. The design on the box is pretty, I can't quite decide if I like the little hearts or if I find it a bit tacky, but it'll do.

As you can see my blusher is trashed! There was a clear plastic film over the blusher, I think the one in mine must have been cut too big because it was impossible to remove! I had to squeeze a tweezers underneath it and force it out, damaging the blusher in the process!

The colour on the box doesn't give a true representation to the colour of the blusher, there are no testers available.

Swatches
The left swatch is indoors and the swatch on the right is in sunlight. As you can see this is a very pale blusher, perfect for us of a porcelain complexion! There is a little shimmer in the blusher but it isn't too much.

The product
Again, the photo on the left is indoors and the right is in sunlight. As you can see the shimmer doesn't really show up much, it is barely noticeable in the sunlight. This is a good thing for me, I think that shimmery blushers tend to make my oily skin look even oiler so I'm not a fan. This is wearable with my oily skin.

Longevity
I wore this blusher to work today, I applied it at roughly 8:30 this morning, it is now 18:02 and the blusher is still going strong, despite my horrid oily skin which often makes make-up slide from my face.

Value for money
This retails at £3 full price, I paid roughly £1 in the sale. You get 13.5g of product. The blush is long wearing and a lovely shade. It is very good value for money and I would re-purchase.

Review : ELF Studio Blush in Peachy Keen

I've been using ELF's Peachy Keen blush for a while now so thought it was about time I shared it with you guys! This has become my new favourite blush, although I do tend to wear pink blush in the winter so this may change soon.

The packaging is what you would expect from ELF. Sleek and compact with a little mirror. I like that they have the clear screen so that you can see the product at a glance.

As you can see the powder is a little chalky but this leaves no problem with application.

The blush gives me a nice, natural looking warmth. I've been wearing it everyday for the last few weeks and it has good staying power.

The blushes from ELF's Studio Line retail at £3.50 each for 4.75g of product and are available to buy on-line here.

Overall opinion : I love this blush, I actually bought it when ELF were running one of their many 50% discount codes so I only paid £1.75 for it, even for the full price this is really good value for money. I highly recommend it.

Eyeko Review

Hi all, three posts in one day - wow, you can tell I've been trying to avoid housework! I haven't really done a 'proper' post today so I decided I'd put this up too. I ordered some stuff from Eyeko a while ago with the Groupon deal.

 My goodies :)

 Eyeko Cream £8.95 

"Create a flawless base with Eyeko's 3-in-1 Cream

Moisturiser, Highlighter & Eye Cream in 1!

Infused with skin perfecting light reflectors, antioxidants and Jojoba Oil for a radiant, clear complexion.

Eyeko says: "To get that A-list glow skip foundation and use Eyeko Cream all over focusing on the eye and cheek area for lit from within skin."

I actually love this product! As you can see from the swatches it leaves a lovely shimmer, almost glow, on your skin. It isn't the best moisturiser I've ever used but it does sink in without leaving the skin greasy. This is lovely to be used as a base under make-up or as a highlighter over make-up.

swept across the two colours applied with supplied brush

Eyeko Cheeky Colour Duo Blush in Make Out Blush £6.50

"NEW! Baked pressed powders highly pigmented with finely milled pearlescent shimmer for a long-lasting flush of colour.  Each double-sided compact features duo colour blush on one side and mirror and mini-blush brush on the other, perfect for touch ups on the go.

Make Out Blush

Make your cheeks pop with 3D pink colour loaded with pearl to give a 2 in 1 colour and highlight effect."

I like Eyeko blushers, and this one isn't any exception. When I first received it I thought it would be too dark for me but it isn't. This really is a lovely colour. I wouldn't recommend using the supplied brush as it is quite scratchy.

 London Lips in Primrose Hill £6.50

"Make way for Eyeko London Lips Lip Gloss poured into pretty tubes stamped with iconic London images. Long-lasting colour and non-stick shine make for smooth application in a choice of 3 sheer and 3 cream blends. Eyeko London Lips are sweetly scented with a fruity fragrance and available in six lust-worthy shades.

Primrose Hill
A pretty lilac shimmer for girls on the go. This suits-all shade is ultra flattering."

This lipgloss came free as I entered my ambassador code. I do love Eyeko lipglosses so was pleased to receive this. I always find that the fragrance is lovely, they remind me of bubble gum! This lipgloss has a lovely sheen to it but not much colour, for me it is a nice day lipgloss.

Eyeko Nude Polish £5

"Go au naturel with just one coat of pinky-beige or layer up for a mannequin mani."

There isn't really much to say about this as the picture says it all! It is a gorgeous colour and two coats gives a nice opaque finish.

Overall I am very pleased with my order. I haven't yet tried the mascara but will be sure to pop a review of that up with pictures! I have high hopes for it as I loved the Eyeko Big Eyes Mascara. I do really like Eyeko products but I think they are a little overpriced, which is why I tend to wait until an offer comes out and then order a few things. The polish, mascara and blush were all part of a gift set that is no longer available. I ordered the cream alongside this gift set and the lipgloss was a free gift for entering my ambassador code E14173. This week's ambassador gift is Eyeko Super Star Lip and Shine - feel free to use my code if you place an order.