E.L.F Studio Brushes Review Part 2

Hello Lovelies,

So as you can guess from the tile this is part two and I will be looking at the bushes for the eye area. This post contains my two favourite brushes that I got from E.L.F. All of these brushes are synthetic and antibacterial. All the brushes that are mentioned below are €4.00 and can be bought here. The Brushes that I will be talking about are  the Small Smudge Brush, Angled Contour Brush, Small Precision Brush and Contour Brush.

Small Smudge Brush

I love this brush, it dose what its meant to do. Its really soft which is needed for a brush that will be used under your eye. What I love most about this is that it can really change how your eye make up looks and yes it dose help to create that all important smokey eye effect. I really don't know what I would do without it.

Angled Contour Brush

I have used this about twice and each time has been a disaster, I don't know if my eye area is too small for it or if the brush its self has been designed poorly. When I did use it, it seamed to go on the brow bone it really is a look that no one wants. If it was smaller in size it would be a lot more affective. In saying that I have found a new use for it, it is now used as my highlighter brush, it works really well for this.

Small Precision Brush

This brush is really great for adding that small detail where you want it and you don't run the risk of ruining your eye make up. I think its fantastic for using eye shadow as an eye liner, it creates a softer look compared to gel eye liner. I have used this for gel eye liner before I dose work to an extent but it would rather use a brush designed for applying eye liner. In saying that if you are stuck its handy as a sub. Overall the brushes I prucheaed from E.L.F I found this to be the most felexabel as I have found so many more uses for it.

Contour Brush

I quite like this one, I wouldn't say love but what I most like about it is the rounded top. I also own a Bobbie Brown contour brush and in comparison for a softer look this one is better simply because I can blend in the shadow also its smaller in size compared to the other brush so I have more control over how I apply it. 

Looking at all the E.L.F brushes I purchased there where two that did not work for me. for €4.00 a pop I have to say that's pretty good going. They are very budget friendly and I would deffenity suggest these because of the price but also because they do work bar the two mentioned.

Have you tried E.L.F brushes before? how did you find them? did you try the ones I have mentioned above, did you have the same experience as myself?

E.L.F Studio Brushes Review Part 1

Hello Lovelies,

I was hoping to do one post on my E.L.F Studio Brushes but it would have been too long so I'm splitting it into two. So for this post I will be focusing on the Stipple Brush, Powder Brush and Fan Brush. Before I start I would like to say that I have had these brushes for about 5 months now so I feel that I have a good sense of each of these brushes. Also across the board on the studio line brushes they all synthetic and anti bacterial bar the Retractable Lip Brush.

The Stipple Brush:

Overall I am disappointed I thought it would give an airbrushed finish, but alas it did not. Instead I was give lovely streaks all over my face and had to use my figure to blend in the foundation. So it basically doesn't do what it says on the tin. It also looks nothing like it dose in the picture on the website.

For €4.00 you can forgive them and over all they do amazing products for the price you pay.

Powder Brush:

Over all I am happy with it. I use it for contorting and it dose work. I have heard that people use it to apply liquid foundation and it works amazingly. But it is really grate for applying lose powder because it doesn't rub of any of your foundation due to its flat head, you just need to pat it on when applying. I love how soft this feel it doesn't feel harsh on my skin which is most important. I'm not blown away by it but it works and its a very good price once again €4.00.

Fan Brush:

This is the brush that I have used least out of all of my E.L.F brushes (besides one). When I have used it it dose work because its so soft it is very flexible so it can get right under the eye area to brush away and access without leaving any irritation. Once gain €4.00 not a bad price and it dose work.

Overall because they are so cheap I think they are really handy on a night out, just in case you forget to pop it back into your bag after you top up your make up and you wont mind too much if it happens all thanks to the lovely price!

Have you tried E.L.F brushes before? how did you find them? did you try the ones I have mentioned above, did you have the same experience as myself?

Sally Hansen Diamond Strenght Review

Hello lovelies,
I was in sever need for this product, why?
I have very brittle nails, I suppose that's why I took to nail varnish the way i did so people wouldn't see the state of my nails.

On the packaging it says its an Instant Nail Hardener and that it helps to strop nails from breaking, and it helps to strengthen and grow as well.
I have been using this product for about 5-6 weeks maybe 4 or 5 treatments (is that the word to use?) anyway you know what I am talking about. 

I decided to see how long I could grow my nails before they looked gross I was able to grow them for 3 weeks maybe a bit more and for me that is huge, the most I usually let my nails grow its about a week and a half because they become so chipped. I don't have any pictures because who wants to see freakishly long nails without any varnish on em? On one nail there was a bit of pealing but that is in no where near the way they where. You have to keep in mind that after a certain length they literally just broke off!

Now my nails are so good, so much better than before I would highly recommend this as a product! It works and even though its a bit on the pricey side I would happily  pay for it again, this will last you a good while. Like any product it takes time to work and after using it twice you will see a difference.

This truly is the holy grail of nail repair treatments!

Price: not too sure I think it was around €11 or €12 in boots.

Update: correction on price, it is €13.85