Electric Make Up Brush Cleaner | Amazon Best Buy

So, as everyone in lockdown, I'm finding things to do when I am not working or doing housework. I purchased this back before we moved house (blog post to come on that). 

When sorting out my dressing room I came across the package again and decided to give it a go. 

Now I don't know about you, I am horrendous at washing my brushes regularly. Generally choosing to buy new ones instead... bad I know - I am determined to get better at it, especially now I have this little gadget! 

I found this one back in April and there are loads to choose from, so I don't think it necessarily needs to be this one specifically as I'm pretty sure they all do a similar job.

It didn't come with makeup brush cleaner but I generally use Johnson's baby shampoo which works a treat and it super cheap, although if you have any suggestions, I'm all ears. 

                      

The product came with 7 adaptors, one of which with 8 sizes in and as yet I haven't come across a brush that hasn't fit one of them. What I will say is, I have been trying to ensure I use one slightly smaller so it holds it tight and doesn't fly out, covering me in dirty soapy water... which definitely didn't happen... 

Below are some before and after pictures that I remembered to take and I have to say, I didn't think there would be an issue with the cleaning aspect, but the drying I was extremely impressed with. 

The wand has two speeds, the first for cleaning and the second for drying. One thing I have been doing is taking it out of the bowl to use the drying option. (It doesn't say to do this - I just found it helped the drying process) 

                        

I am having to clean my flat brushes manually, but with it only being a couple of my massive stash, I don't mind!

I would love to know how you clean your brushes and what you use.

Much Love as always,

Small Make Up Haul

Last week I realised I had run out of a few bits and went into town on a mission to get them all in 15mins and succeeded.

First up, I was coming to the end of one of my Rimmel Wake Me Up foundations, and wanted another one, but stumbled across this instead and I love it!

Its the Colour Match foundation, and it's medium coverage with the ability to build, and looks flawless. I picked it up in the shade True Ivory, and was pretty spot on if I do say so myself... 

I also picked up this Insta Fix and Matte translucent powder, as I had run out of my usual Rimmel powder and thought this would be good to try out, so far so good! I will get back to you if anything changes...

Next up I picked up the Radiance Brick Bronzer in 001 Light. It's got a slight shimmer and looks beaut! I tend to use this after I have contoured just to give myself a bit of a bronze highlight. 

Lastly from Rimmel, I picked up this Scandaleyes Reloaded mascara as I always loved the original so thought I'd give it a go. The brush is different and I'm not sure I'm a massive fan as yet... but I perserve and see what happens... 

On the way to the till I found the next few items... I know I know, In and out... but they were on my way, that's my excuse anyway...

These Moxi Eye catchers looked really intriguing, and I am yet to use them. They are cotton buds pre-filled with what I presume is make up remover, to save your make up when you are half way through your face!

If any girl says she does her make up perfect every time... she's lying... don't trust her...

It was the night of my Birthday drinks and I usually have my nails done quite regularly, but have given my nails a rest recently. I came across these House of Holland fake nails, and I love them.
They came with pretty decent glue and I intend to reuse them and ensure I actually take a picture this time as I forgot!
They are a really pretty pinky nude shade and then you obviously have the choice of a bit of sparkle should you so wish.

I saw this mask and had to pick it up as my old housemate used to use these regularly when I lived with her, and I always wanted to try them and never got round to it. 

So when I spotted it this time I decided to pick one up to give it a go - I don't know when this will actually happen as I have soooo many to review at the moment..but I promise I will get to it.. Plus I could do with some revitalising! 

Last, but by no means least, I picked up this Ecotools Eye brush duo. Simply because you can never have too many brushes and I needed some more fluffy blending brushes.

Once I have got around to using everything properly and for a decent amount of time to ensure I can review it properly I will get back to you. 

Obviously except the face mask... I only intend on using this once... Essay over...

Much Love, 

TK xxx

Spectrum Brushes

Back before Christmas, myself and my friend went along to a blogging event and within our goody bag, was this little gem.

Now, as a make up fiend, I owe wayyy too many brushes already. So I was super happy that I was able to smuggle some more into my house - (without Jack asking why I'd brought more when I have so many!)

This is a gorgeous set of Spectrum brushes. I have a few of their brushes from various Birchbox's over the last year or so and love them.

The set came in this cute pink bag, with a silk lining and a zipped pocket.

Inside the bag, are four brushes, in a gorgeous pale violet, with pink and purple ombre bristles. I have also added my most recent Birchbox brush in a gorgeous nude with a cream and pink ombre bristle.

The brushes are super soft and I can't wait to use them. I've kept them clean until writing this post, so as of tomorrow, they are going into my collection and I will use the bag for make up. 

These are some of my favourite brushes to use along with the Real Technique brushes, and if you haven't tried any yet, you definitely should. 

The set I was given is this one here and is so reasonable at only £24.99!

Much Love,

Tk 

xx

Make Up Revolution Advent Calendar

So after making Jack feel guilty that I had brought him the advent calendar he wanted (Lego Star Wars) he picked up the Make Up Revolution Advent Calendar.


I have used quite a few different products from their range and have always liked them, in fact one of their highlighters is my favourite ever and is constantly a staple in my make up bag.

The calendar went all the way up to Christmas Day which I was really impressed with as a lot of calendars now either go to Christmas Eve or they do twelve days of Christmas.

Most of them, you could quite easily make out what they were from the size of their perforated sections, but it was still exciting knowing that I was getting a new make up product or brush each day.

The brushes are mini's but are super soft, and have a lovely pale pink handle with rose gold detailing. Within the calendar there were four brushes in total. The brush itself is white with pink dipped tips.


I also got six lipsticks, in a gorgeous coral, stunning pink, two fabulous nudes, a typical pillar box red and a sultry plum.



I also received a liquid eye primer, which I'm excited to try out, as well as a matte bronzer.




There were also two lip glosses, which I don't really wear anymore, but I will give them a go and if I don't get on with them, will give them to my cousin as she loves make up.



There were also two strobe beams, which I hadn't heard of previously but look super sparkly and I think they will look amazing.




Next up were the amazing highlighters, and transparent powder. There is also a liquid highlighter which I'm excited to try as the only liquid highlighter I have found that I like is the Benefit High Beam.



There was also a transparent powder, which for someone who can get a shiny forehead, is a god send. Also a cute little cosmetic mirror that I can pop into my make up bag, which is great as I always lose mine!



Christmas Day was the biggest and best, as you would hope. The Revoholic Eyes eyeshadow palette, which has beautiful brown and nude colours in both matte and shimmers, can't wait to try this out!


I will continue to review the products and do another post in a month or so on how I like the products to give me time to test them out properly.

Much Love,

TK

xx

New Make Up Brushes

So... You may have seen my first video (eeeeeek!), which is why you are here, or you may have just stumbled across this post due to your similar love to all things beauty, especially when it includes amazingly gorgeous new make up brushes.

Very few things give me as much pleasure in my tiny black heart as new make up brushes. The feel of them, the smell, the nice clean bristles...

My first set came from my lovely Grandma. I had asked for new brushes for Christmas as most of mine were dying a horrible foundation covered death. I have to admit, I didn't think she had got them for me having no presents that were box shape!

She then presented me with this bag. It has the most gorgeous peach shade tissue paper covering this box which was wrapped up in a personalised ribbon- Amazing in itself...

Then I opened the box and was greeted with a set or three of the original Real Technique's brushes... but the best bit... the larger brushes are engraved with my frickin name!

OMG/Shut UP! and all that malarkey...

As a girl with a rather unusual name, as you can imagine, I found it rather difficult finding anything with my name on as a kid. So whenever anyone gets me anything personalised I am so so grateful.
So to have been given personalised make up brushes was the ultimate personalised gift!

I really enjoy blogging and need to make more time for it, however, I wanted to show these off in video but have been too scared to film until now. So I have been waiting to use them since Christmas and it's been killing me.

The second set of brushes I received were from my friend Emma who I have mentioned before. She knows I'm a massive Harry Potter fan and so picked these beauts up for me for my Birthday.
They are rose gold wand brushes and are actually quite heavy! I've only had these a month or so, so it hasn't been as long for me to wait to use them.

Any other make up brush fiends out there, please send me info for any other amazingly stunning make up brushes that I can look at for a year or so?! Would be very grateful.

Much Love,

Tklou xx