Beth's Makeup Look For School - Soph and Beth Beauty ♡

As school has begun again and the dreaded alarm clock is going off, we have less time to do makeup in the mornings. I've decided that this year I'm going to limit myself of how many products I can use in the morning so that I don't get carried away and waste a lot of time. 

Some schools may have certain rules following what makeup you are aloud to wear, many of them just saying not to wear to much. So I have come up with my own makeup look that
I wear on a daily basis which isn't too cakey and is quite subtle. 

The first product that I use is my L'oreal Paris 'Nude Magique CC Cream'. I apply this product all over my face using my Real Techniques buffing brush, this brush apply's the product really well and helps it blend in to your face. When you first take some product out of the tube it comes out a light green, then once it has been blended it matches the colour of your face. This CC cream helps prevent redness in your skin which is something I suffer quite a lot with and I find that this product actually does help and it lives up to my expectations. You can buy this product in many Boots and Superdrug stores and it currently costs £9.99 at Boots. Click here to go to the Boots website to check out the product. 

The second product I apply is my 'Collection Lasting Perfection' concealer. I use this product under my eyes and on any blemishes, I also use the Real Techniques buffing brush to blend in this product. You will probably of heard of this product before so I'm not going to ramble on about it. But if you are looking at purchasing this product it is £4.19 in Boots, click here to go to the Boots website to check out the product. 

The next product I apply is my Rimmel 'Stay Matte' powder, I apply this product all over my face but mainly focus on my T-zone as I get very oily. I apply this product using my Real Techniques powder brush. I love this product and always find myself re-purchasing because I prefer it over others I have tried. This powder is currently £3.99 at Boots, click here for check out the product. 

The next product I apply to my face is my NYX 'powder blush' and I apply it using a Real Techniques blush brush. I have always wanted to try out a NYX blush and when I got this one at BeautyCon I was very pleased. Ever since I got it I have been using it and will definitely be re-purchasing when it runs out. The pigmentation is very good and it really brightens up your face. Unfortunately you can not purchase these products in Boots or Superdrug but if you want to order it online you can go on to NYX's website (click here). 

The next and final two products I use are both lip products but I don't use these products every single day. I use my Benefit 'Bene Balm' when I want to add a bit more colour in to my look and I use my Maybelline 'Baby Lips' on days where I have got dry lips. Bene Balm has been my favourite lip balm ever since I got it and is definitely worth the money, obviously Baby Lips don't live up to Bene Balm but you definitely get a good product for the price you are paying. Click here to go to Maybelline's website and click here to go to Benefit's website. 

Products from left-right, (top row)Maybelline BabyLips, L'Oreal Nude Magique CC Cream, Collection Lasting Perfection, Benefit BeneBalm, (bottom row) Rimmel Stay Matte, NYX Powder Blush.
Brushes from left-right, Real Techniques Buffing Brush, Real Techniques Blush Brush, Real Techniques Powder Brush and an eyebrow brush (bottom right). 

Overall I love all of these products and definitely recommend them!! 

(all opinions are my own and not sponsored) 

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xoxo, 

Soph and Beth

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Top Five Lip Colours For Fall / Autumn - Soph and Beth Beauty ♡

As the leaves start to fall and the colder nights begin to call, out comes the jumpers and boots. Autumn is here and what is Autumn without a good lipstick?

Autumn (or Fall) is the prime time for bolder lip colours along with the warming tones of orange, brown and mustard as we walk through the falling autumn leaves. 

The AW15 season will bring us many launches within the beauty industry, including the MAC MACnificent Me Fall 2015 Collection and Clinique Pink with a Purpose Cheek Pop Blush, along with cooler nights and cups of cocoa. Over the past year I've been enjoying experimenting more with lip products and Autumn is the perfect time to try something even better and bolder.

As both my 15th Birthday and trip to New York are coming up, I will probably do an updated version of this with any new products I pick up and anything from an AW15 collection. For now, here are my top five lip colours for Autumn!

5. Buxom Plumping Lip Colour in 'Eva' 

This is the only lip gloss from my top five, but is still beautiful! Unfortunately Buxom products are not available in-store in the UK anymore as the whole range is brilliant, with my other favourites including 'Lana' and 'Bambi'. This would be the perfect choice for someone who doesn't want to be too adventurous with their lip colour but still wants a darker hint. On the lips, it gives a warm, sheer glow but still has a rich colour with lengthy wear time. My only negative about this product is the fact that it has a sweet, syrup/caramel scent to it which can become a bit overpowering after time. All in all, I do love this shade as it compliments most skin tones and has a lovely, smooth texture to it without too much sparkle..well done Buxom!

4. MAC Lipstick in 'Rebel' (£15.50, MAC Cosmetics)

MAC Lipsticks are iconic, and they always will be! Every beauty-loving girl aspires to own a collection of these gems, they are just so versatile and all-around amazing. When applied correctly, 'Rebel' gives a strong, daring plum colour that looks perfect with any Autumn outfit. When I picked it up in December, I admit that I was scared to try it, but I have grown to love it and now use it even more! I recommend to use it with a lip liner; try Collection Lip Definer in Damson..a matching liner for a budget price!

3. MAC Lipstick in 'Twig' (£15.50, MAC Cosmetics)

'Twig' is a long-awaited addition to my flourishing makeup collection and by far, one of my favourites! Nude lip colours are my favourites, the combination and hints of pinks and browns create such a lovely colour. Like any MAC Lipstick, 'Twig' has a long-lasting formula to last throughout the day along with the creamy texture. This one creates more of a matte effect that 'Rebel', and goes with every look! I think it especially works well when you have heavier eyemakeup, as this colour won't draw the eye away from the masterpiece across your lids.

2. Ted Baker Lip Crayon in 'Plum'

I received this in a Ted Baker gift set for Christmas 2014..and I was pleasantly surprised! The colour does match the simple name, a deep, rich plum shade (similar to Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution in 'Glastonberry'). This shade screams Autumn, along with the wonderful, smooth, sleek texture unlike any product I own. It is so easy to apply and with the correct base and amount of product used, it does last a good few hours. Unfortunately this is not sold individually, but has popped up in various gift sets over the years. 

1. Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipstick in 'Velvet Beige 630 ' (£6.99, Boots)

Maybelline, you have done an amazing job! Usually I don't tend to purchase drugstore lip products, but this was on offer at the time and I couldn't resist. The texture is so moisturising unlike my MAC lipsticks and can easily be applied without a lipbalm or lip primer. The application is so quick and easy, a makeup beginner could master applyling lipstick within minutes. The shade is a darker nude, just slightly darker than 'Twig'. It has a bit more shimmer but overall creates a beautiful colour for Autumn. At a budget price suitable for anyone and everyone this lipstick is definitely worth adding to your beauty stash.

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xoxo, 

Soph and Beth

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W7 Naked Palette Dupes - Daisy Reviews ♡

Its another dupe day! W7, British beauty brand known for creating flawless dupes of beauty cult brands including Benefit, Maybelline and Urban Decay, including the industry renowned Naked Palettes. The question is; do they even reach anywhere near the standard of the real palettes?

Eyeshadow has always been my downfall when it comes to saving money, seeing a release of a brand new palette from one of my favourite brands tends to resort in both a squeal of excitement, and an empty pocket.

In my opinion, Urban Decay and Too Faced are the leading the high end brands when it comes to eyeshadow. The buttery, soft texture of the Urban Decay shadows along with the long last pigmentation creates the perfect formula for a great eye look. The Too Faced packaging is so irresistible, along with the little fall out and gorgeous pigmentation also makes them a front runner.

At Clothes Show Live 2014 (my favourite annual event) I picked up the Urban Decay Naked 1, 2 and 3 dupes from W7 at 3 for £10! Even in my best efforts it was still hard to reach the crowded stall; thankfully a worker saw my desperation to get my hands on these palettes. I've never really tried that much from W7 (apart from a press sample parcel last year, see my Instagram, sophielouisaxo), but their products always do catch my eye in TK Maxx. 

Already being a devoted Urban Decay fan and owner of their products, I was pleasantly surprised by these. The three palettes are almost IDENTICAL to the Naked Palettes, they include very similar shades and packaging with the shades arranged in the same order. Unfortunately I wasn't impressed by the tin packaging as the lid of my In The Buff : Lightly Toasted fell off within a week. With that being said, the actual product is much 

better.

In The Buff : Lightly Toasted = Naked Palette

A lovely mix of 12 warm and neutral shades, both matte and shimmer creates an ideal budget palette that can create an array of both day and night looks. Even though the shadows are almost identical bar a few shades, the packaging is the only difference as its not suede/velvety like the Naked Palette. The pigmentation is stronger in some shades than others, especially 'Delilah' and 'Di Di'. 'Magic' and 'Toasted' are the most identical. There are a few shades that don't match compared to Naked, but for such a good price you can't go wrong.

In The Buff = Naked 2

This palette is probably the most popular with beauty bloggers as it includes some beautiful shades, including my personal favourite 'Camel'. In The Buff has some very similar shades compared to Naked 2, and if used with an eye primer (I used Tarte CC Cream Base Eye Primer) the palette can result in a lovely, long wear look. It includes a small applicator, with one small brush end and a sponge applicator end. This palette again includes warmer tones, perfect for olive complexions, but can be worn by anyone!

In The Nude = Naked 3

Naked 3 is known for its lighter, rose and pink toned shades perfect for fair to light complexions but I love it for lighter looks or summer time. I have found that with this palette you have to use a lot more product on the eye unlike the first two palettes, but I still think it was worth the little price. The packaging is undifferentiated from Naked 3, but comparing £38 to under £10 this is a perfect gift or something to add to a makeup geek's collection.

PROS: Pocket - friendly price, great dupe, good pigmentation

CONS: Tin packaging, product fall out, grainier texture 

Overall, I would recommend these palettes to someone who is looking to spend a little less, try these out before buying the Naked Palette(s) or an eyeshadow beginner.

They are available from Amazon, eBay, discount beauty stores/outlets and websites or the W7 website here.

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xoxo,

Soph and Beth

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