Sleek MakeUP Sparkle 2 Palette

I'm sure it's no surprise to anyone who has followed me for a while that this is yet another Sleek post.  I can't apologise for it, as they are such a fantastic brand who always mix it up and push the envelope with new products and colours.

The Sparkle 2 Palette is my latest purchase, and although this was launched in the run-up to the festive season, it is still available in-store so I thought i'd share it with you!

Surprisingly, I don't own the original Sparkle palette, I think it was sold out by the time I got round to buying it, so I can't compare it to this one.  As you may be able to see, or just guess by the name of the palette, the majority of shades have a glittery finish.  Now, normally, I steer well clear of such shadows..me no likey the glittery fall out!  However, in terms of fall out these shades don't have much!  I usually slick on some Too Faced Shadow Insurance Glitter Glue beforehand and that seems to lock down any escapee glitter particles.  I'm also a bit more pat-pat than blend-blend when it comes to applying these shadows which also helps.

You can see from the swatches that, on the whole, the payoff with these shades is lovely.  There only shade which was sheer was Gold Ribbon, and to be fair that it wasn't really that bad..

I love this palette.  It may not get everyday use, but it's just so blimmin' pretty!

You can find this is Superdrug, or on the Sleek MakeUP website, priced at £7.99.  I believe the also ship internationally..so there's no excuse! ;)

Sleek Glory Palette Review

Glory is the latest offering from Sleek Cosmetics!

I love the theming of this product!  I'm totally obsessed with anything vaguely Olympics-themed so this is right up my street!  Let's have a look inside...

And here are some close-up's...

Now, when I first saw the quite random selection of colours I thought it was poorly thought out.  However, I think that they have tried to appeal to a wide range of people with this; want a bright look? Check.  Want a bronzey daytime look? Check.  Want a smokey eye? Check.  They really seem to have covered all bases with this palette.  It's also a mixture of metallic and matte textures, although the majority of shades have a metallic finish.

Here are some swatches, over bare skin with no base or primer...

Pretty, ain't they?!

Most of the colours are smooth and pigmented.  The grey and the red, which incidentally are the matte shades, are drier in texture, however they can't be built up over a base if you have the patience.

I decided to do a video review of this product, and I have also filmed a simple tutorial...

 

Here are a couple of quick snaps of the look!

So, do you have this palette? What do you think?

And, most importantly...are you looking forward to The Olympics?? :)

Best of British Giveaway!

Hello!

I decided that a giveaway was long overdue on my blog, and with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee just gone and the Olympic Games about to start, I thought I would pick out some of the best make up bits that the UK has to offer!

One lucky winner will win the following loot!
MAX Factor Mini Nail Polish - Fantasy Fire
MUA Professional Eyeshadow Palette - Heaven and Earth
Vivo Pearl Eyeshadow - Espresso
beautyuk Glam Nails - Soft Lilac
MUA Love Hearts Lip Balm - Sugar Lips

I also intend to pick up a Sleek palette of the winners choice (subject to availability)

It is easy peasy to enter, simply use the form below.

Importantly, this is an international giveaway!  
Also, you MUST follow this blog to enter!
Giveaway closes Sunday 29th July

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good Luck! :)

Sleek Tutorial - Circus Brights!

Hello!

My quest to make use of all of my Sleek palettes continues!  This time, I'm using the Circus palette.  To see my last tutorial, using the Curacao palette, click here for blog post and here for YouTube tutorial

Not exactly an everyday look!! Haha

Products Used
Face
Benefit Porefessional Primer
Illamasqua Skin Base No9
Illamasqua Concealer
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
MAC Mineralise Blush in Warm Soul
No7 Vital Enlightening Highlight Powder

Eyes
elf Eyelid Primer
NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk
Sleek Circus Palette
Make Up Forever Aqua Eyes Black Liner
MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack
Max Factor False Lash Effect Fusion Mascara

Lips
NYX Round Lipstick in Paris

Loved doing this bright look on such a cloudy grey day!

Sleek Tutorial: Curacao Blues

Hello lovelies!

I have quite a large collection of Sleek palettes now...I simply cannot resist picking up the latest palette!  However, they tend to languish around in the back of my drawer and when I do reach for them, I never know which colours to use!  So, I have tasked myself to try and use them all, and to come up with a look for each!

I am starting with the Curacao Palette from the Carribean Collection from Summer 2011 (I think?).  It is a lovely mix of bright colours with a mix of both matte and shimmer finishes.

Here's what I came up with...

Products Used
Face:
Bourjois Healthy Mix in 53 Light Beige & Illamasqua Skin Base in No 9 mixed
MUFE Full Cover Concealer
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
Illamasqua Lover Blush
No7 Vital Enilightening Highlighting Powder

Eyes:
MAC Piant Pot in Painterly
MAC Paint Pot in Delpht
Sleek Curacao Palette
Inglot Matte
Fashionista Gel Liner (no name?)
MUFE Aqua Eyes in 10
Collection Big Fake Mascara
Rimmel Brow Pencil

Lips:
Rimmel Vinyl Gloss in Take a Chance
Natural Collection Gloss in Fondant

Please check out the video and let me know what you think?

Blue & Purple 120 Palette Tutorial

Hello!!

Sorry for my long absence!  Life gets in the way sometimes, as I am sure you'll all understand!

A little while ago I pulled out my unloved 120 palette and came up with this look...

Products Used
Face
Revlon Colorstay Foundation in 180 Sand Beige
MUFE Full Cover Concealer in 6
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
Sleek Blush by 3 in Squash
No 7 Vital Enlightening Highlighter

Eyes
MAC Paintely Paint Pot
NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk
120 palette
MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack
Lancome kohl (colour to follow)
Accessorize False Lashes

Lips
Revlon Super Lustrous Gloss in Nude Peach
Natural Collection gloss in Fondant

Here is the tutorial!