KIKO MILANO HAUL

Hello everyone so after finding out there has been a KIKO store open in Birmingham since November I just had to go, all the products I'll be mentioning are purchased over 3 trips in the space of one week (sad I know) But I still cannot get over how amazing their products are!
They have 50% off in store and online on certain things, the staff are so friendly and well mannered which is amazing, the woman who served me even noticed I was wearing one of their nail varnishes without me even saying so, which shows she is dedicated and knows enough about the company to work there! I hope you enjoy my haul, I also purchased a lip liner which I forgot to add into the picture but I will list it below and I'll also put the prices of each product too <3

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The first products I actually purchased were two from their nail care, they are £4.90 each and I picked up their Gel Look Ultra Glossy Effect Top Coat, and their Strong Nails Instant Hardening Base Coat, I have used both and they are the best ones that I have tried so far, I really do recommend these products never found such great polishes, I'll 100% be buying more from their nail care range. 

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KIKO Nail Lacquer 266 Ultramarine Blue - £3.90

A little bit about me you probably don't know (unless you know me or have seen my Instagram)

I actually hoard nail varnishes, I just love always painting my nails and having hundreds of options when I get bored of a certain one,  SO that being said I just had to purchase one of their nail lacquers in the shade 266 Ultramarine Blue, such a beautiful electric blue shade with a hint of shimmer.

I was so shocked at how glossy it looked before I even applied their gel top coat, and that being said I done my nails Saturday 16TH January, it's now the 22ND of January and they're still going strong, a few have chipped a tiny little bit but that was due to catching or breaking a nail, other than that most nails are still looking fine, If you love a long wearing nail polish that looks glossy before top coat and dries fast then I suggest you look into these, they have SO many to choose from so everyone will find one they like, and for £3.90 they are a bargain!

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KIKO Matte Muse Lipstick - 01 Plushy Rose

I was super excited to see this product in store, I'm such a baby for any matte lip product, who isn't though right? :D The only shade they had left in store was this one, 01 Plushy  Rose - But it's such a beautiful colour anyway so I had to buy it, super pigmented and really does stay on your lips!

The doe foot applicator makes it easier to apply as it fills more of your lip compared to a tiny normal shaped one, it glides on quite smoothly and looks beautiful on!

I did look on their website again but I can no longer find it on there :( I got it on offer for around £3.40 / £3.60 and I'm pretty sure the full price was £6.90 (not 100% though)

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KIKO SOFT LIGHT POWDER - 01

As a pale girl all you fellow ghosts will understand the pain and frustration of finding powders light enough (other than translucent ones obviously) that will match your skin without looking like a Simpson or an orange x'D I was so excited when I swatched this powder in store it's in the shade 01 and it's perfect, feels so soft and smooth and it does actually have quite a lot of coverage to be honest, which is amazing, it's their soft light powder - baked mineral powder, nice sleek compact with a mirror inside perfect to take in your handbag! I'm not sure weather they've stopped selling this as I can no longer find it on their website and I really can't remember how much I paid, sorry guys!

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KIKO VIVID COLOUR LIPSTICK PENCIL - 09 Ruby Red £5.90

I don't think I own many lipstick pencils, infact I'm not sure I even do, so I thought it would be a nice change to try something new so I picked up one of kiko's vivid colour lipstick pencils in the shade 09 Ruby Red, I have always been a lover of red lip sticks etc so I couldn't help myself :p

As you can see in the swatch it's a clean line and it glided onto my skin like a dream, only thing is even when I smudged it with my finger it leaves a stain, so I can't wait to try this out to see what the staying power is like :D I will keep you informed on how I get on with this! <3

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KIKO EXTRA SCULPT VOLUME MASCARA £8.90

So as you all know pretty much nearly every month I get glossybox, and in December's Really Ree edition I received kiko's extra sculpt volume mascara, so although I never really purchased this in store this mascara retails for £8.90 if you were to purchase it yourselves!

I have heard a lot of people say it's a dupe for a high end mascara but for the life of me I really can't remember, but the whole idea of this big hourglass wand is to evenly distribute the texture. The brush's square ends reach the shortest lashes and those in the corners of your eyes. The formula and brush together ensure curly, volumized lashes with a panoramic effect.

I can't wait to try this out properly but it seems alright so far!

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KIKO SMART LIP PENCIL 705 Bright Geranium £2.50

When I went into kiko, cause I don't really have many lip liners I thought I'd get a red one, I swatched one on my hand in store which to me looked red, so weather I got the wrong one who knows but this is their smart lip pencil in the shade 705 Bright Geranium a coral orange shade, it's super creamy and blends so well, it has amazing staying power too which is great! It's available in 16 colours <3

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 So as I love eye shadow that much I really wanted to buy two colours that would look amazing in the crease of my eyes, so I got one of their eyeshadows in the shade 131 Satin Coffee (left) and one of their Infinity [CLICS] system shadows in the shade 288 Mat Brown Taupe (right)
When I swatched them on my hand I was shocked at how pigmented kiko's eyeshadows are, they blend easily and glide onto your skin like a dream!!! They The 131 Satin Coffee retails for £2.90 and the 288 Mat Brown Taupe retails for £5.90. I highly recommend their eye shadows <3


Those are all the products I own from KIKO so far guys, knowing me I'll probably end up purchasing more at some point when I have the chance to, but for now I'll enjoy playing around with the products I do have and really test them out :D.
It would mean a lot to me, and KIKO if you were to check them out, I'll leave all their social media accounts below and their website so you can check out their products and keep up to date with offers/news!

www.kikocosmetics.com
www.facebook.com/KIKO.MAKEUP.MILANO.UK
www.twitter.com/KikoMilanoUK
www.instagram.com/kikomilano      /      kikomilano


I just want to say a big thank you to everyone who's following me on Instagram, and reading my blog, it means the world to me as this is something I love more than anything!
I am so grateful for all your support and lovely comments! :)

- Lots of love, Sarah <3 
xxx 

Glossybox December 2015

Hey again everyone, hope you all had a good Christmas and new year! :)
Sorry it's being posted near enough a month late but I wanted to post this blog tonight being as I think my January box will arrive in the morning, which I'm also excited for!

So as you all know (or should know) by now the last box of 2015 was the Rose Gold  Edit in collaboration with Really Ree, I think if I remember rightly that it's based on products she's loving if it's not I'm 100% one of the products is what she uses herself and loves? Everyone also received 6 products in their glossybox :)
Brillant rose gold box last month, another cute box to add to the edition!   Here's pictures/swatches and all the information on the products I have for you, would be amazing to see what you got in your box last month! 
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                                                                    SO SUSAN STATEMENT SKIN
                                                                    HIGHLIGHTER PENCIL £15

Everyone got a so susan highlighter pencil last month, and mine did come through damaged, but after speaking to Glossybox themselves they had amazing customer service and quickly sent me a replacement and as a sorry an I love... lip gloss!
- I am in love with this highlighter, it's the perfect shade for pale people like myself, and it blends easily, not gonna lie it does contain a lot of shimmer, but it makes your skin look more awake and glowing! If you fancy strobing this is also perfect for you :D
It's full size and retails for £15
You can find it on http://sosusan.com/en/



















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                                                        KIKO EXTRA SCULPT MASCARA £8.90

Last month some people received either a nail polish OR this mascara from an amazing company called KIKO! I was super excited when I opened my box to realise I had this, I'd wanted it for so long, the bristles are wider on the ends and slimmer in the middle which helps hold onto your lashes!

I've not properly tested this out yet but from what I can see as a quick test it's an amazing product, the packaging is different but it's nice. You get 11ml of product which I guess is the standard for any full size mascara I think ^.^ So glad that they have opened a store in Birmingham so I can purchase more!

They currently have a 50% off sale online AND in-store, and free standard shipping on all orders!

www.kikocosmetics.com

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                                   ETRE BELLE - GOLDEN SKIN CAVIAR EYE ROLL ON 

This is the second Etre Belle product I have actually got in a glossybox, so I am super excited to start using this every day. The full size is actually £30.66 - so I'm hoping this stuff is good for someone to spend £30.66 on a full sized product.. After reading the information card you all get in each glossybox telling you about the products, It claims that it hydrates your skin, the cooling gel will leave the most tired of eyes looking refreshed and radiant. I think this will also be great for me in the hayfever season to help cool under my eyes and make them feel a lot fresher!

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Essence Liquid Lipstick - SHOW OFF £2.50

I'm not sure about outside the UK, but Essence is a make-up brand found in Wilkinsons or online on their website. I only started seeing these products about a year or so ago, they're so cheap and yet I've heard so many good things about their products! This is their liquid lipstick in the shade show off, they are £2.50 and most of their products are pretty affordable for people on a budget!

The whole point of a liquid lipstick is that it gives you the coverage of a lipstick with the shine of a gloss, the doe-foot applicator is perfect for lining my lips - the formulation is brilliant and I feel like this shade would suit everyone! I will link their website below <3

www.essence.eu/uk/home

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                                                           PHILOSOPHY PURITY MADE SIMPLE

                                                                          3-IN-1 CLEANSER 

I've heard of this brand before, and I'm not 100% if I have got this in a box before, but it's always nice trying something new, it's their 3 in one cleanser, it's a sample size but 30ml is a good amount still.

It's an award winning facial cleanser, it deep cleans the pores removing all traces of makeup, dirt and oil, while toning and hydrating your skin at the same time. It's also super gentle, so if you have sensitive skin like myself you can also use it without problems, Quickly wash off your makeup by massaging a small amount into damp skin and work in for 30-60 seconds before rinsing!

I usually use a micellar water to remove as much make-up as I can, and THEN go onto washing my face properly, so this will be a different routine to try! :D

You can find the products on www.boots.com the full size is £18

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Star Skin BIO-CELLULOSE SECOND SKIN MASK £8.50

So the 6th product everyone got last month was a star skin bio-cellulose second skin mask, there was four different ones so everyones one varies. I have never heard of this brand up until now, like every woman I love a good skin care routine, always good to look after your skin after all!

Each of the four masks they picked is soaked in 30ml of vitamin-packed serum, the equivalent to a full bottle which is amazing! It says to cleanse your face and towel dry, and that this should be applied to dry skin leave on for 20-25 minutes - gently pat the remaining serum into the skin until fully absorbed. No need to rinse face! If there's any left over serum it can be used on the neck area.

This seems so promising and I cannot wait to try it out <3

you can purchase them at www.selfridges.com 

I am sorry once again that this is up a bit late, but I'm hoping january's glossybox arrives in the morning so I can do an un-boxing straight away for you  lovely people!
I loved last month's box, if you'd like to follow me on any social media it's on my blog.

Thank you for reading and I am working on getting more content out for you guys <3

Lots of love, Sarah!

Xxxxxx

Glossybox October 2015

Glossybox - October 2015

Hey guys hope you've all had a great start to the week, as promised I'm sat doing my post about this month's glossybox! Can't believe it's now 20/10/2015! seems like yesterday October started!
Will be the new year before we know it - Sit back and enjoy the post <3 xxx

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Jelly Pong Pong - Fairy Lashes Curl Mascara - £17.95
I actually received one of their mascaras a good few years back when I first subscribed to glossybox, 

I was excited that I got another one, the one I had before was different though where as this one is a mascara to help with curling your lashes! This mascara has a 100% cruelty-free formula, It claims to leave lashes with dramatic volume and intense definition so I cannot wait to try this out!
Gorgeous packaging and it's full size! If you want to check out more of their products please visit the

link I'll post it here >>>>  http://jellypongpong.com/
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So Susan - Haute Light Highlighting Pencil £15

This peach-hued creamy crayon will flatter anyone, apply it along the inner rim of the eyes to make the whites pop or blend over your brow bones or cheek bones to boost radiance.

100% Cruelty-Free (We do NOT test our products or ingredients on animals)

The packaging is just so cute, anyone else think so?! It may be £15 but it's worth it considering that it's not tested on animals & the effort they put into the designs for the packaging. I am a sucker when it comes to highlighting my face so this will suit my super pale face! Excited to be trying this out when I get chance.

Please visit their website they're an amazing company! <3
http://sosusan.com/en/
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Lanolips Antibacterial Hand Cream £8.99

Some people received Lanolips lip glosses, so when I knew I got this Antibacterial hand cream I was so excited, it's proven to kill 99.9 % of germs. I love it's sleek packaging completely travel friendly so I'll be taking this out with me everywhere from now on :)  I have actually used this and not only does a little go a long way, it doesn't have that thick or greasy feel which is great!
For some reason the card you get in your glossy box it says this product is £8.99 but the only place you can get it is boots, and their website says £9.99... 

Either way it's worth it as it does  what it says :D
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Talika Photo-Hydra Day £24.85

As I suffer from dry skin I couldn't wait to get my hands on this product, it claims to be deeply hydrating, especially in the autumn/ winter! It has soothing and nourishing ingredients alongside plumping hyaluronic acid which will leave your complextion hydrated and primed!
This is so excited and I cannot wait to add this into my skin care routine :D

Please visit their website to check out their products! talika.com/US/GB/
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Nicka K - Airbrush Blending Sponge £6.50

I was so shocked that I got a product that I can actually apply my make-up with, 

Although I'm happy enough receiving make-up products it's always nice to switch it around!
I've always been a 100% fan of applying my foundation with a flat top brush as I find it gives a more airbrushed flawless finish  ( my opinion ) so I cannot wait to try this sponge out as I've heard great things about Nicka K products. It feels dense and soft which is awesome!

If you want to see any of their other products feel free to visit their website!! nicka.com

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Although I have been getting glossy boxes for the last 2 ish years, I cancelled for one month and got a code for three extra products when I re-subscribe, a big thank you to Glossybox!!!
The products I got are;

Yves Rocher Collection Cacao, Cocoa&Rasberry hand cream 75ML
Toni&Guy Classic limited edition shine gloss serum 30ML
Bellapierre Cosmetics Super Gloss in the shade Clementine Citrus 9ml
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*November Sneak Peek*
One of the products everyone will get in November's box is one of Revlon's best-selling lipstick shades. Even better, everyone will be able to pick their favourite from one of four pretty hues!!

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I was pleased with October's box, were you? feel free to contact me or comment below with what you thought was your favourite product out of the 5!!

- Glossy box are also teaming up with Nars next month if you're subscribed you'll get the box for £30 instead of £35 it's not the normal box we get each month, this is just an optional thing!
Their will be 5 of the best Nars products (mini sized I think)

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my posts, it means a lot!

- I am off to Llandudno tomorrow with my grandparents til Saturday so will most likely do a post of pictures from our holiday :) 

not make-up related but something different for you guys!

speak to you all soon <3
Sarah xxx

Pink Parcel Sept 2015

Pink Parcel - September 2015

Hey guys hope you've all been well,
I was SO excited to receive this months Pink Parcel,
Due to the dates being changed / payments being took then returned x2  it's took longer this month..

BUT Finally It's here and I'm super excited to show you all :)

Hope you enjoy!

So before I start, after taking all the pictures I realised I'd already chucked away the packaging for Doisy & Dam's Date & Himalayan pink salt organic milk chocolate! ( So good ) 

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Bubble T Bath & Body 

Bath & Shower Jelly, Summer fruits tea.

A delicious summer fruits blend of ripe rasberries , strawberries and blackberries with a twist of white tea.

- Bubbles & Tea Edition / 100 G

This was actually the first product I reached for, I never thought it could smell so good...

It's literally like heaven in a tub...

I cannot wait to check out some of their other products!

You can find them in;
Superdrug, Holland & Barrett, Urban Outfitters, Topshop, Havey nichols and boxpark with BeautyMART. Made in the UK!
You can also follow them on twitter -                               https://twitter.com/bubbletCosmetic
They also have a  website                                               www.bubbletcosmetics.com
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Halo - Eye Make-up Remover Pads

I was pleased to see this brand in my box,
the first time I heard about these was when I got some face wipes in one of my other beauty boxes and I swear the company need more recognition!

I swear by these wipes, having sensitive skin I agree with their claims that they are gentle on your skin!

There is 30 in this pack which is brilliant for a smaller packaging to easily fit in your bag!

Please feel free to check out their twitter & website !  https://twitter.com/HaloWipes
                                                                                       www.halowipes.co.uk
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 Teapot Pendant - This Material Culture Liverpool 

I have never heard of this company till now, but how cute is that necklace!
As far as I'm aware they're only a small company but it would be amazing for them to get more business and more people aware of their products and what they do :).

They are handmade in Liverpool UK!!
Shop now: www.httpthismaterialculture.com  
Instagram: thismaterialculture
Twitter: @ThisMaterial 

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SASS - Intimate Purifying Cleanser

So to those of you who get Pink Parcel they have added a new thing for
 ' down there' each month!
Starting off with SASS then it will change each month.

I can happily say this is the second product from SASS that I now own.
My first one was from another beauty box which was the shave balm.

A company you ladies should check out.

Twitter: @we_are_sass
Facebook: wearesass
Instagram: We are SASS
                                                 Website: http://www.wearesass.com
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    Bourjois Paris - Beauty'Full Volume Mascara Dark Khol
 
    First of all I want to point out how beautiful the design is, especially with the roses on the lid!
    At first I thought it was an unusual shaped brush, but I actually love it!
   Not too big of a wand, with a little round bit at the end so you can easily apply it to your bottom lashes. it claims to have 10 times the volume... we'll see when I test it out and I will do a review on it for you guys!
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#LipGlam 100% Natural Lip Balm

I am super excited to try this lip balm, love one that's 100% natural!
After peeling off the label on the back I was excited to see that it can be used for multiple things!

Safe to use for multiple applications such as;
- Daily lip balm
- Cuticle Treatment
- Split ends smoother
- Lipstick & Mascara primer
- Eyebrow Balm
- Dry skin relief on elbows, knees, knuckles and in the nasal passage.
- Soothes chafing and rashes

Can't wait to try this out for a few things :)
I will use it and do a review for you guys!

www.LipGlam.com
https://twitter.com/LipGlamUK

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The other two things I got in my pink parcel was a £25 off your first order with Hello Fresh,
and a Novus Persian Pomegranate tea bag, which I won't use.

I'll most likely give them to a friend.


That's it for now, but there will be upcoming posts with reviews on some of these products!

I hope you enjoyed reading and just to keep you informed, 
tomorrow I'll be posting my review on Makeup revolutions velvet lip lacquers!

Also waiting for my GlossyBox to arrive which hopefully should be some point this week..

If you guys have any questions feel free to follow me on Instagram and twitter!

https://twitter.com/BeautyBySarah__

Instagram: BeautyBlogger94_


Thanks for reading <3

Sarah.