Whats In My Norwich Blogger Event Goody Bag?

Hey beaut's!

I recently attended my very first blogging event with my girlie Kate from Kates Closet so I thought I'd tell you all about it today and share with you all what I got in my goody bag he he. The event was in Norwich which was so convenient for me and Kate as we live close by and was held in the intimate Aroma Cafe/Bar and organised by the lovely Norwich Blogger girls, better know as Courteney, Hannah and Justine. As soon as we arrived I was greeted by Hannah with a goody bag and yummy Halloween themed cupcakes, we then chatted amongst ourselves before MUA Charlie Long began her makeup presentations. Charlie created two looks in total, one of which was a pink eye and matching lip and the second was Halloween themed where she transformed Courteney into Poison Ivy.

The goody bag was crammed full goodies including a Real Techniques Silicone Liner Brush, Nanshy 4 in 1 Blending Sponge, Eco Tools Stippling Brush, Wild About Beauty Lip Balm, Kiss Fake Lashes, Virtue Ice Tea, Yves Rocher 3 in 1 Shampoo, some Witch samples , two I Love... Perfectly Peach samples, Lipcote and two Daily Cultures Tea samples....Wowza, now that's a heck of a lot of goodies and everything came in a cute re-usable 'The Blogger Programme' tote bag.

Thank you so much for inviting me girls and for organising the whole thing, I had a great time and it was so lovely meeting you all in person rather than just existing on the inter-webs he he.

Nanshy Marvel 4 in 1 Makeup Blending Sponge Review ♥

Hey beaut's!

Beauty blenders and complexion spongers are more popular now than ever and I must admit I've always been a fan, the promise of naturally flawless skin after using a beauty sponge to apply your makeup always lures me in and I've tried so many over last few years. The latest beauty sponge that's been added to my collection is the Nanshy Marvel 4 in 1 Makeup Blending Sponge*, I was super excited to try this particular sponge because I'm a huge Nanshy Makeup Brush fan so I expected very good things from this little beauty and that's exactly what I got.

The Nanshy Marvel 4 in 1 Makeup Blending Sponge (£5.95) is a multi purpose makeup sponge that can be used with liquid, cream and powder makeup and is latex free, non-allergenic and odour free. The sponge along with your chose product is said to work together to brighten your complexion, create build-able airbrush-like coverage, hide imperfections and achieve the smoothest finish imaginable, ohhhhh. 

To use the sponge all you have to do is either run or submerge it under water making sure you squeeze out any excess water, you only want the sponge to be damp not soaking wet, you can also use a water spray bottle or some sort of fixing/primer spray the choice is yours. Once the sponge is damp is remains super soft and lightweight and well... spongy! The sponge is made up of a micro-pore formulation, that allows the sponge to remain damp throughout the application, and stops the sponge picking up too much product and wasting it.

What separates Nanshy's offering from your average beauty sponge it that it has a 4 in 1 ability, you can really tell a lot of effort and hard work has gone into the development of this little sponge.The first way you can you use the Nanshy Marvel Sponge is with the pointed tip, this is ideal for using with your concealer to cover any imperfections, and perfect for blending in the inner corners of the eyes and any other smaller harder to reach areas. The second way the sponge can be used is with it's flat edge, the 45 degree-angle is perfect for any wide-flat stippling with foundation or concealer and is great for working/blending product on contours around the eyes and nose, another way to use the flat edge is to apply cream/powder blush and setting powder. The third way to use the sponge is by using it on it's side where you can either roll on or press of your foundation or setting powder. The last feature is the rounded bottom, this makes blending in large areas a lot easier. The final result is that your makeup honestly looks very lightweight, flawless, even and totally on point, I'm in absolute love with this sponge which really speaks volumes considering how much I love to use my makeup brushes.

My biggest tip on washing and keeping your Nanshy Marvel 4 in 1 Makeup Blending Sponge squeaky clean is actually by popping it the washing machine, I've been doing this with all my beauty/makeup sponges for years and its the only way that they actually look brand new again. I would suggest not putting it in the wash with anything that has zips or decorative bit's on as you don't want to rip or snag the sponge, I just throw mine in with my towels or bedding and it works an absolute treat.

Have you tried the Nanshy Marvel 4 in 1 Makeup Blending Sponge?? What did you think?? I'd love to know beaut's.

Nanshy 'Gobsmack Glamorous' Face Makeup Brush Set Review + GIVEAWAY!

Hi beaut's!

I think it's fair to say we all lust after luxury feeling makeup brushes that can work together with our base makeup to help us achieve a brighter looking complexion, create buildable airbrush-like coverage, hide imperfections and achieve the smoothest finish imaginable, and after trying the gorgeous Nanshy 'Gobsmack Glamorous' Face Makeup Brush Set* I can safely say that all of the above is easily achievable.

 The Nanshy 'Gobsmack Glamorous' Face Makeup Brush Set (£34.95)  is the stuff of base makeup dreams, it contains five full size brushes each having super soft, lush, anti-bacterial, cruelty-free bristles that are held by robust metal ferrules on top of ergonomic Onyx Black handles (pearlescent white handles also available) and can be used with mineral, liquid and cream makeup. 

Blush & Bronze Brush

The Blush & Bronze Brush is my new favourite brush for when I'm getting my bronzed goddess on ha ha, it just applies bronzer in such a flawless, even way, I love it! It has lovely dence, angled bristles that help you achieve a lovely contoured look as well as blush up those cheeks, personally for me I find it abit large to apply blush but I know for some it would work brilliantly. The Blush & Bronze Brush is actually a set exclusive and is not available in the Gobsmack Gorgeous Set which is good to know. 

Angled Airbrush Brush

The Angled Airbrush Brush can be used in numerous ways, firstly it's a great liquid foundation brush and makes easy work of getting into any nooks and crannies, you can either use it in buffing motions for and even application or use the angled edge to layer up over areas that might need more coverage. Secondly it work well with setting powders, again the angled edge really helps push the product in and really seal that makeup into place without it looking heavy or to overdone. 

Flawless Foundation Brush

The Flawless Foundation Brush is an amazing brush, I already own it singly with the pearlescent white handle and use it religiously with lighter coverage foundations and BB/CC creams, it works best with those sort of products because it leaves such even yet lightweight coverage to the skin. It's great for those minimal daytime makeup looks 

Buffed Base Brush

The Buffed Base Brush is easily my favourite brush out of the collection, if you love a good buffing brush to buff in your foundation then trust me, this is a brush you need in your life. The Buffed Base Brush just seems to buff in my foundation in seconds leaving not a single streak or cakiness in sight, just flawless, even, dewy looking skin. Arhhh I love this brush so much. 

Conceal Perfector Brush

The Conceal Perfect Brush is a pointed brush with a soft rounded tip which is best used in specific targeted areas to apply and blend any concealer, foundation, and even tinted moisturiser such as under the eyes and around the nose. It's shape also makes it a great brush to use with setting powder to set the under eye area, it just moulds itself perfect to the shape of the eye and sets the area completely without a heavy, cakey look or feel.

To co inside with my Nanshy 'Gobsmack Glamorous' Face Makeup Brush Set Review, Nanshy have kindly sent me another Face Makeup Set to giveaway to one of my lovely blog followers... How exciting!!! All you have to do to enter is complete the mandatory steps within the Rafflecopter form below.

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- The winner will be emailed and announced on Twitter. The winner will then have 7 days to claim their prize.  If I do not hear from the winner within this time frame a new winner will be picked. 

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Nanshy Blending Brush Review ♥

Hey beaut's!

As you may already know I'm a huge Nanshy makeup brush fan, they're great quality brushes with affordable prices impresses me every time and today I have another beautiful brush to share with you, the Nanshy Blending Brush*!

Nanshy kindly sent me the Blending Brush to review ahead of the release of their Masterful Collection which will be announced very soon, and I have to say after seeing the images of the brand spanking new set I'm super excited! The set will contain 12 brushes in total that will be available in White or Black and will contain every essential makeup brush you would need in your brush kit whether your a beginner or a pro. To be the first to find out when the set is released along with the chance to receive 20% off the set all you have to do is sign up to Nanshy's Masterful Collection Exclusive List HERE!

Anywhooo now onto the Blending Brush in question... A good blending brush is key for any of us eyeshadow wearing beauties, I don't know about you but when it comes to blending I want something quick and easy to use and that's exactly what I get when using Nanshy's offering, I find when using the blending brush that the brush really does all the work for me as it literally takes a matter of seconds before I have beautifully blended eyeshadow, I really don't have to take the time to work at it like I do with other blending brushes I own. I also use the blending brush for blending concealer under my eye area and around my nose and it works really well, its such a soft, fluffy brush too and feels lovely against the skin, I just love it!!

 Just like all the Nanshy brushes the Blending Brush is synthetic, cruelty free, 100% vegan and has antibacterial bristles making it super kind and gentle to the eye area, so if you have sensitive eyes like myself this brush is a winner! As for washing... I found that the Blending Brush washed up really well, I did think because the tips of the bristles are bright white that it would be hard to get them back to their bright white 'new' looking stage, but they actually look brand new after a wash without any staining, loss of shape or shedding any bristles, woohoo! 

You can buy the Nanshy Blending Brush singly for £5.95 on the beautystore4u  website or on Amazon, it's also available in numerous Nanshy Brush Sets and will be featured in the Masterful Collection!

Have you tried any of the Nanshy Make-Up Brushes beaut's?? What one is your favourite?? I'd love to know and maybe add them to my wish list he he!

March Beauty Favourites ♥

Hey girlie's!!!

I cant quite believe its that time again.... Monthly favourites time!!! I 

know we all say this every month but honestly I cant believe how quick the months are going, its crazy... At least we can look forward to some sunshine, warmer days and pretty flowers now that it's officially spring, yayyy!!! Anywhoo today I thought I would share with you all the makeup and beauty products I've been loving throughout March, so here goes....

Marc Jacobs Daisy

Oh how I love this perfume...I was only introduced to Marc Jacobs first iconic perfume Daisy about a month ago and ever since I've been addicted to it and have been wearing it most days. Daisy is such a light, easy to wear fragrance and has an amazing fresh, floral scent with a hint of sweetness in there too, making it the perfect daytime spring/summer fragrance. Daisy is definitely going to be my go to spring/summer scent also can we just take a moment to appreciate how pretty the bottle is, ohhh!!

Nanshy Flat Top Buffer Brush

I must admit I'm quite particular when it comes to my base makeup brushes and I usually stick to my Real Techniques Buffing Brush all the time but after giving my dressing table a good sort out recently I rediscovered my Nanshy Flat Top Buffer Brush, so I decided to use it again and I fell straight back in love with it! I just love the finish that the buffer brush leaves, my foundation is always completely even and so well blended, it also makes my foundation feel more lightweight on the skin but I think that could be down to the brushes capability to blend so well. I would highly recommend this brush if you looking to achieve that perfect, flawless base... Ohhh I just love it!! 

NAKED 3 Palette

Without a doubt the NAKED 3 Palette has been my ultimate favourite for this year so far as I've been using it pretty much everyday since I got it last Christmas, its just perfect for everyday wear and the shades are just so beautiful, I also think this will be a great little palette to use during Spring/Summer as its packed full with gorgeous rose-hued shades. You can check out my full review of this palette here.

Vichy Dermablend Setting Powder

This well and truly deserves a spot on my favourites this month and every month to be honest as it's just amazing!!! Ive been using this setting powder more of less everyday since the end of October last year and I still have more than half of my tub left which I think is pretty impressive already ha ha. What I love the most about this translucent powder is that it does exactly what it says on the tin, its sets your makeup into place all day!!! The finish the powder leaves is incredible, its makes my skin look completely flawless and buffs away imperfections, theres no visible shine or oiliness throughout the whole day, it allows my base make up to stay in place all day with no need for any touch ups and its not even visible on the skin so no one can even notice you've used a powder and you don't have to worry about it caking up. You can check out my full review here if you like beaut's.

Collection Cream Puff in Cotton Candy

As I've recently been switching up my lips products for Spring and I've been finding myself reaching for my Collection Cream Puff alot. I just love its natural, muted pink shade which seems to just go with everything and it applies super easy too so its great for any on the go touch ups or applications. It does set to a moisturising matte finish which isn't drying at all which is a bonus and lasts on me around 3ish hours which I think is amazing!!! It's literally in my handbag all the time now ha ha. 

YSL Baby doll Mascara Sample

You may know that a while back I got a free goody bag when I purchased 2 makeup items from the Debenhams website and within my goody bag was a sample of the gorgeous YSL Baby doll Mascara... Well I have to say it's blooming lush!!! It does a great job at separating my lashes and gives them lots of oomph and volume, it never clumps, smudges or transfers and the wand is fabulous for getting to those hard to reach lashes too. I will be doing a review on this soon so keep your eyes peeled girlie's ha ha.


What have been your favourite beauty products to use throughout March beaut's??? I'd love to know!!!

Nanshy Eye Brush Set | Review & GIVEAWAY!!!! *ENDED*

Hey girlie's!!!

I think its fair to say we all lust over having beautifully blended eye make-up and flawless/precise eyeliner but we all know it takes some pretty good make-up brushes to create that, so say hello to the Nanshy Eye Brush Set*!!!

Nanshy are a make-up brush and accessories brand that I got introduced to a while back and ever since I've been addicted to their great quality brushes!!! The Nanshy Eye Brush Set includes 7 beautifully crafted brushes especially made to create high definition eye make up results with ease, no matter what your level of artistry. A great thing to also take note of is that all of the Nanshy brushes including the 7 piece eye brush set are all synthetic, cruelty free, 100% vegan and have antibacterial bristles making them super kind and gentle to the eye area.

 As I said the Eye Brush Set includes 7 brushes, all of which I think would be amazing for beginners as the set contains every brush you will need to create numerous eye looks or for anyone who just wants to add some great quality brushes to their brush collection. Whilst I've been testing and trying each brush from the eye brush set I've been able to use the brushes in a multitude of ways, such as for my eye brows and even to blend concealer on my delicate eye area , you really aren't restricted with this set at all.

Large Shader Brush*

The largest brush in the set is the large shader brush which is great for applying your base eyeshadow colour, as the brush is so so dense it picks up alot of pigment and packs on the colour brilliantly. 

Blending Eyeshadow Brush*

The blending eyeshadow brush has to be one of my absolute favourites out of the 7 piece set, its so soft and fluffy, I love it!!! I felt when using the blending eyeshadow brush that the brush really done all the work for me as it literally takes a matter of seconds before you have beautifully blended eyeshadow, you really don't have to take the time to work at it like I do with other blending brushes I have. Ive also used the blending brush for blending concealer under my eye area and around my nose and it worked really well, overall this brush is an absolute gem.

Eye Crease Brush*

The eye crease brush is perfect for applying eyeshadow straight onto the crease area and fits in my socket perfectly. It's also a great brush for creating a winged out effect with your eye shadow as it gives you the perfect shape. 

Tapered Crease Brush*

The tapered crease brush is very similar to the eye crease brush but its slightly smaller, I find this brush to be amazing for precise work around the crease area and great for blending around the lower and upper lash line. Its fabulous for smoking out gel eyeliner on you upper lash line too and its super soft. 

Flat Definer Brush*

This brush is very new to me but after having a play around with it I'm in love! On the days when I want a more natural eye look ill use this brush along with a dark brown eyeshadow to line my upper lash line to give the effect of longer fuller lashes, it works so well and the shape of the brush really pushes the eyeshadow in between each eye lash for that perfect look.


Angled Detailer Brush*

The angled detailer brush can be used for lots of different things, I've used mine to fill in my eyebrows a number of times and the effect is great, whether you want to use it to create soft hair like strokes or a very bold sharp brow, its amazing for both. You can also use this brush for gel liner and with eyeshadow to create a soft eyeliner look.  

Precise Bent Eyeliner Brush*

Another brush that is fairly new to me is the precise bent eyeliner brush and my goodness it makes applying liquid or gel eyeliner super easy. I'd highly recommend this brush if you do struggle with getting your eyeliner correct as the size and shape of the brush works tremendously.

I have to say Nanshy have triumphed again with their Eye Brush Set, its absolutely lovely, with each brush feeling very high quality and super soft. All the brushes wash up really well too, I did think because the tips of the bristles are bright white that it would be hard to get them back to their bright white 'new' looking stage, but they actually look brand new after a wash without losing their shape or shedding any bristles. Overall they're a fabulous set of brushes that I now cant live without, they make such a difference in how of my eye make-up applies and looks, I just love them!!! 

You can buy the Nanshy Eye Brush Set from beautystore4u and Amazon for £29.95, what a bargain for a high quality 7 piece brush set!!!

To co inside with my Nanshy Eye Brush Set review, Nanshy have kindly sent me another Eye Brush Set to giveaway to one of my lovely blog followers... How exciting!!! All you have to do to enter is complete the mandatory steps within the Rafflecopter form below.


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