Cosmetics Fairy Make Up Haul

I had a bit of a splurge on the Cosmetic Fairy website a few weeks ago but hadn't had a chance to use them all until recently. With my purchases I received a free eye liner pencil which will always come in handy. I stocked up on another Cacao Dream eyeshadow by Isa Dora which I won't go into detail about. (You can read about it here, I absolutely love Isa Dora it's so cheap and long lasting).

I also made a bit of fashion faux pas as I bought the UV Gel as pictured without the heat lamp and kit. On the website it was sold as a top or base coat for gel nail varnish. I wrongly assumed that meant you could apply it straight to the nail but no I needed the whole kit and caboodle. I've had gel nails done professionally before and although they looked nice and lasted a while the UV lamp makes me feel physically sick. The thought of burning your skin and hairs makes me really uncomfortable so when this arrived (and after reading the directions for use) I passed it on.

What I did have left to review however were the; Isa Dora Eye makeup crayon in Glittering Sky, Fashonista Supermodel Kohl eyeliner in Black Shade 2, Revlon Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Polish in Cloud 710, my freebie FHP Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Black and not pictured a Sally Hansen Just Feet Pedicure File. I haven't included the foot file in the image but it's a fantastic invention. It's basically a purple shoe horn made from toughened glass with a pumice stone on both sides. The long handle makes it really easy to use in the bath which is ideal for me as I often find it tricky to bend my knees properly. I realise I sound like an old woman but it's great for people who find it hard to reach their feet.

I was really intrigued by the Isa Dora Eye makeup crayon (priced at just 99p) and thought it would prove a good alternative to my usual powdered compact. I'm sure most make up if not all is machine made so when the points on pencils are sharpened it's done by a blade. The point is always far too severe on a pencil and I usually blunt it on the side of my hand before re-sharpening to a softer point. I like the idea of a makeup crayon/eyeshadow but it doesn't really work in theory. I've found the only way to apply it is by colouring the eyelid in with the largest part of the crayon. This is quite uncomfortable and isn't nearly as smooth as a normal compact powder. I usually love Isa Dora eyeshadows and bought this colour as I already have the same colour in the compact. The crayon unfortunately doesn't stay on the lids and bleeds underneath the eyes. A little disappointing but it'll do for when I run out of the compact.

 

 

Next up was the Fashionista Supermodel Kohl eyeliner in Black Shade 2. I was wary of this priced at just 49p I assumed it wouldn't work. How wrong I was! I love this eyeliner so much that on my next Cosmetics Fairy order I bulk ordered a number of these eyeliners (which incidentally is capped at 5 per person I did try for 10). I usually use SuperShock Gel eyeliner in Black by Avon as it lasts forever and stays on the face all day. It's quite stubborn though so it takes a bit of effort to come off which is a good indicator of its' durability. Priced at £6 it runs expensive and I used to stock up on this when it was £3.50 or two for £6. Since I've discovered its' far cheaper alternative from the Cosmetics Fairy I'll be switching to this from now on. It's a longer pencil which presumably means it will last even longer than the Avon eyeliner. It stays put on the eyes and is just as stubborn as the Super Shock eyeliner. It gives me the same defined look that I'm used to and does the same job as the Avon eyeliner, I would definitely recommend this. The same surprisingly can be said for the FHP Kohl Eyeliner Pencil in Black. As this was a free product I didn't have much hopes for this little eyeliner and wondered why they were giving it away. It does exactly the same job as the Fashionista Supermodel Kohl eyeliner and the SuperShock eyeliner by Avon. A great little bargain.

Last but not least is the Revlon Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Polish in Cloud 710. I purchased this for several reasons, predominantly because it was cheap at 99p but it also promises to dry fast and I wanted a grey nail varnish. It ticked most of the boxes. It dried incredibly fast within about 30 seconds of me putting it on which is great. I like the texture as it's not too shiny but is definitely noticeable. It needs a couple of applications as it's quite thin and it also doesn't dry grey as pictured. It dried a pretty dusky purple colour so I wasn't too displeased with this purchase. I really like this I just wish it came in grey as well!   

I'd love to know what you think. Leave me comments if you wish on the link below xx.