Stiks Cosmetiks - Daisy Reviews (Soph) ♡

Lipsticks or lipstiks? Cosmetics or cosmetiks? Stiks Cosmetiks may have just had me wondering about the next few lipsticks I purchase...

Stiks Cosmetiks are have not only recently become renowned for their unique name but also line of lipsticks, or in this case, lipstiks. The PR team at Stiks Cosmetiks were kind enough to send me two of their most popular shades, Nude and Mauve to test out. Here's how I got on with them...

Stiks Cosmetiks go by the rule of "Flip it open, apply, click it shut', a simplistic application routine for even the most basic beginners. One of the noticeable differences about this product is the simple but versatile packaging and names of each shade. The product does what it says on the website without any unnecessary extras, making it value for money and what I said at the start - perfect for beginners.

Mauve - Comparable to one of my favourite lipsticks of all time, (MAC Rebel) Mauve created a strong but steady autumnal colour on my lips without the hot pink hues and undertones of Rebel. I was pleasantly surprised by the staying powder of this formula as I saw no movement or bleeding of colour - even when I had something to eat or drink. For a brand that is sadly not shouted from the roofs about, this lipstick has made its way up to my top shelf along with my beloved Too Faced Melted Lipsticks. This shade will surely be used over and over throughout the colder seasons as I believe it works well with a golden or smoky eye look (e.g use of my Naked Smoky Palette). Well done Stiks!

Nude - Unfortunately I'm not as fond of this one as Mauve, but it doesn't mean that its not a perfect match for almost any look. Unlike Mauve I found the application wasn't as smooth on the lips and took a bit more build up to achieve the colour I desired. The shade has some lovely undertones with the tiniest bit of shimmer and has looked great when used both on myself and other people. If I'm completely honest this shade isn't worth the £15 price tag, but that doesn't mean you should get your hands on some of the other beauties!

Overall I've been pleased with these lipsticks and especially Mauve is value for money. the sleek, smooth packaging could easily fit in a makeup bag, pocket or purse! The range has recently been extended including shades such as 'Rose', how am I supposed to resist not ordering anymore?

STIKS COSMETIKS products are available to purchase here.

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xoxo, 

Soph and Beth

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AEOS - Daisy Reviews ♡

Skincare is very important, whether you wear makeup or not you still need to look after your skin. AEOS - Active Energised Organic Skincare kindly sent me some of their products to try out and review. 

I am yet to have tried out all of the products that I have been sent so I am going to do a review on the products that I have tried out. 

The set I received comes in a box like this with a little note also inside.

The set that I received includes: a cleansing oil, dew facial wash, refreshing hydrating mist, realive serum, gentle exfoliant, gentle cleansing lotion, energising conditioner, enriching moisturiser, beauty body shower and a beauty body lotion. This set is available on the AEOS website for £68. Even though this set is at a higher end price, its definitely worth the money and since Christmas is coming up you could possibly add it to your list! 

The packaging of the products is very simple but they really catch your eye. I really like how some of the products come in tubes and others come in bottles. 

The full set with all of the products inside.

The first product that I tried out was the Dew Facial Wash. Firstly this products smells amazing, its the nicest smelling facial product I have ever used! Before using this product you need to have damp skin, once you have dampened your skin you spray it on to your race and rub in. The only downside of it being a spray is that you cant just apply it to specific places meaning that you could possibly get some in your eyes. This product is definitely my favourite from the whole set and has made such a difference to my skin already. 

The second product that I tried out was the Refreshing Hydrating Mist. This has got quite a similar smell to the Facial Wash and it is also a spray. I like to use this product at the end of my skincare routine to refresh my face and provide my skin with all of the essential oils. 

The third product that I tried out was the Enriching Moisturiser. This product has got a lavender scent and it quickly absorbs to your skin. It is very smooth meaning that its very easy to apply to your face. However, this product is very similar to other moisturisers that I have used before. 

The last product that I will be reviewing is the Gentle Exfoliant. This product has got the same smell as the facial wash and its also one of my favourites from the set. This is the best exfoliator that I have ever used, it has helped my skin and leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth. 

If you would like to go and check out AEOS's products click here. I definitely recommend that you do and I hope that you love their products as much as I do! 

Thank you to the people at AEOS skincare for sending me this set to try out!

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xoxo,

Soph and Beth  

Stiks Cosmetiks - Daisy Reviews (Beth) ♡

Stiks Cosmetiks, a brand known for its amazing and affordable lip sticks kindly sent us each two lip sticks to review and test out. Lip sticks can add the final touch to any makeup look and make your lips look that much better! 

The first lipstick that I received is in the shade 'Burgundy' which is £15.00. I was very happy to receive this product because I had always wanted to try out a shade like this but never picked one up. This shade is the perfect shade for autumn as it has a dark wine tone with hints of dark purple. It can compliment any skin tone and its super moisturising on your lips. This product is quite a strong colour so if you are looking for a more subtle look I wouldn't opt for this shade. I would say that this product is quite moisturising and gives your lips a little bit of shine. The pigmentation of this lip stick is the best I have ever come across and it lasts forever on your lips, even if you have a drink, this lip stick will stay on your lips!! 

The second lip stick that I received is in the shade 'Tangerine' which is also £15.00. This lip stick is a very bright and will definitely make your lips stand out! I would definitely say that this colour is more suited to the summer time because of its brightness and would match perfectly with the summer shaded clothes. This lip stick is also very highly pigmented and lasts for hours. This colour will compliment anyone's smile and add some colour to your makeup look. Before using this product I decided to put on some EOS lip balm in mint which helped make the colour a bit more subtle and easier to pull off. Personally I'm not a huge lover of wearing really bright colours on my lips but I'm definitely willing to give it a go in summer time. 

I love that these lipsticks have a sloped top because I find that when lining my lips I don't need to go out and buy a lip liner to match the colour you can just simply use the sharper end at the top to give you the exact line you need. The shape also helps when applying the product fully to your lips as it is longer than a normal lip stick would be, so if you don't want it too strong you can do one coat and not need to go over it to cover places it may not have covered. 

I think that Stiks Cosmetiks products are very original and are such amazing quality. The packaging is plain and simple but I think its really effective and eye-catching. You get a very good amount or product and it is definitely worth the price. They can be great as presents (on the website they sell sets) or you can just treat yourself. 

If you would like to check out Sticks Cosmetiks' click here. I definitely recommend that you do!! 

Thank you once again to the people at Sticks Cosmetiks for kindly sending me and Soph these lipsticks to review!!

Soph will hopefully have her review up soon.

The nail varnish I have got on in the pictures is Maybelline Colour Show in the shade '150 Mauve Kiss'. 

Thanks for reading! Make sure to follow us both on Instagram @bethxkate and @sophielouisaxo 

xoxo, 

Soph and Beth 

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Beth's Top 3 Blushers - Soph and Beth Beauty ♡

Blushers are an essential to my everyday makeup look, I have experimented with many different brands/colours and come up with my top 3 that I would opt for on a daily basis. 

3. MAC Powder Blush in the shade 'Immortal Flower' (£18.00)

This blush has an amazing texture and looks amazing when you apply it on to your cheeks, it can make the perfect finish to any look! The shade that I purchased is quite light so I wouldn't use it during the summer time but it is definitely an autumn/winter shade as it adds some more colour to my skin. If you are not a lover of light shades I would definitely recommend checking out some of MAC's other blushes as they have got tons of different shades to fit everyone's needs!
MAC is definitely a well known brand and it always lives up to standards, so if you are looking for high quality products definitely go and check out their products, however you can find products with a little bit less quality for much lower prices. Click here to visit MAC's website. 

2. MUA Blush in the shade 'Bon Bon' (£1.00)

This blush has such an amazing pigmentation and a beautiful colour and its only £1!!! The colour is the perfect shade for my skin tone and would probably look amazing on most people's skin. When using this powder I have noticed that quite a lot of product goes on to your brush so you need to make sure that you aren't applying loads to your face. You definitely get a good amount of product for such a cheap price and the colour lasts all day. For such a good price there is barely any faults to this product. It is available in most Superdrug stores or online. Click here for the link to MUA's website to check out their amazing and affordable products. 

1. NYX Powder Blush in the shade 'Mauve' (£5.00)

This blush is the one that I will usually opt for on a daily basis (you may have see this featured in older posts). The colour is perfect for every season but I prefer to wear it during the summer time because of its peachey toned colour. The blush has got a prefect texture and really adds a pop of colour to your cheeks. I got this blush from the NYX stand at Beauty Con London and have loved it ever since I got it and I was super excited to get it because I had previously heard many great reviews about their blushes before!! For just £5 I have not found any faults with this blush and will definitely be repurchasing when it runs out. Click here for the link to the NYX website if you would like to check out their products (I definitely recommend that you do!!). 

I apply all of these blushes using my Real Techniques Blush Brush which is available in most stores, I purchased mine from Boots for £9.99. The brush is the perfect shape and it is super soft. Click here for the Boots website with the brush on it. 

Overall I love all 3 of these blushers and would definitely recommend that you check them out!! 

All of the opinions in this post are my own and are not sponsored.  

Thanks for reading! Make sure to follow us both on Instagram @bethxkate and @sophielouisaxo

xoxo,

Soph and Beth 

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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) 

Thanks for reading! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @sophielouisaxo and @bethxkate

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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