I do love it when you discover a new, totally fab favourite beauty product.
Who doesn't?!
My make-up collection is slowly expanding due to all of the things I've discovered, that I just couldn't be without now
"All Hail The Power Of The Blog" I say
So when I was invited to attend an event in Leeds a few weeks ago, one that was set up to showcase the lovely new range of makeup from Oriflame - The One range - naturally I was excited about all of the new things I would discover.
And discover a lot of things I did.
Most of which came from the fab guest of honour - Gary Cockerill - who shared lots of his hints and tips with us.
And the fact that we were treated to a fab goody bag at the end of the day thrilled me no end - new products that I could take home, try, and learn with - brilliant!
Inside the Little White Bag Of Goodies there was an array of Oriflame treats for each of us
There was a lovely, The One Long Wear, bright, summery nail polish in shade "Orchid" which applied brilliantly and lasted days without chipping once.
There was a The One Colour Impact Eye Shadow Creme in "Shimmering Steel".
Despite never really using creme shadow before, this one gave a lovely, quite light coverage in a great dark grey colour which could be built up if a darker shade was desired.
After listening to some of Gary's tips on the day, I applied a pale base shadow to my eyelid before I used this creme shadow to help with the creasing effect that can be an issue with creme eye colours (or so we were informed).
I love that the tip really worked - just as Gary told us it would
...oh to have all of the fantastic tips of a famous make-up artist on hand all of the time...
* S I G H *
* S I G H *
Next inside the bag was a The One Colour Unlimited Lipstick in the shade "Always Cranberry".
I do love a good red lip.
This one applied very smoothly and felt lovely and silky on the lips.
The colour was more of a shimmery sheen shade rather than being a really bold colour - lovely for everyday wear.
And those goodies continued to appear - this time in the shape of a The One Eye Liner Stylo in black.
~ Wow ~
What a liner this is
I am still having to practice my steady hand technique, so I haven't quite managed to wear this outside yet - I've never worn a liquid eyeliner before you see so I need a little bit of time with it - but it is fab.
Really precise and easy to use (even for me!) and the colour is intense and just lasts and lasts.
Really precise and easy to use (even for me!) and the colour is intense and just lasts and lasts.
And then lasts some more - it just does not budge at all.
Now a lot of the ladies received a The One Volume Blast Mascara in their goody bags, and after listening to Gary's very high appraisal of it, I was a bit *awwww* to find that I didn't have one to try.
(not in an ungrateful way I must add, just in a *sad face* kind of a way)
(not in an ungrateful way I must add, just in a *sad face* kind of a way)
But upon hearing my woes (dramatic aren't I!) I was VERY KINDLY sent one through the post, and My-Oh-My - I'm so, so thankful that I was.
THIS here little mascara is officially my newest favourite product.
You see, myself and mascara do not usually mix
Nope - not at all.
Because I'm just crap with it.
I'm always guaranteed to blink or sneeze everytime I apply it - and that one little blink or sneeze always results in me having *lovely* black speckled eye sockets.
And I do mean EVERY TIME I use it.
And then if I ever get around to even trying to apply mascara to my bottom lashes - only on those "I'm feeling very daring days" mind - well...it's just total Game Over for the eye make-up.
Trust me - it gets very messy and very un-pretty.
But that was before I discovered this The One mascara - which is just brilliant.
The brush is small with teeny hard bristles which help to coat each lash as individually as possible.
Goodbye Spider Eyes
And it also has a clever flat end to the brush too which makes it ideal for capturing those smaller lower lashes very precisely.
I mean, if I can manage to use this mascara at 6.30am, half asleep, before dashing out of the door to work and can manage to do my lower lashes too - without a trail run first - and with not one little disaster, then it just shows how great this product really is.
I absolutely love it.
It is well worth it's £8.95 price tag in my book.
Oooh - I really do love finding these fab new products
*Products gifted in an event goody bag to take home and try out
I have never heard of this brand but their products look gorgeous. Xx
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of them either - they're a bit like Avon (or so I'm told!) but they have some nice things. :)
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Ooh I'm even more gutted I didn't get the mascara now, everyone's raved about it! Everything else is amazing though :)
ReplyDeleteIf I can use it then it's good - total make up novice over here. :)
DeleteGutted you didn't get one. :(
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