Thoughts On Fake Make-Up

 

Something I have wanted to write about for a while now is 'fake make up ' . The kind of make up you would find on websites like 'Alliexpress' , cheap make up that copies well known make up brands products .

The word 'dupe' is used a lot by beauty bloggers but this is different , a dupe is a product that are not trying to exactly copy another make up products. They have there own  name , own packaging and just happen to be similar and cheaper then and expensive brands products .

I just want to state I am not talking about brands like 'Maybelline' or 'Loreal' from the chemist . I am talking about those fake designer make up products that claim they are authentic . When buying make up quality really is the main thing .If your buying mac at a market stall I can almost guarantee its fake . Mac only sell there products in there stores and there online website . If you see there make up anywhere else your not guaranteed its authentic .

I also see a lot of fake real technique brushes online . Real technique brushes for the quality are reasonably priced.

What I am trying to say here is save up and buy the real thing instead of buying a lot of bad quality eye shadow just because it says 'Mac' on it .

Quality over Quantity .

Alannah x

Beauty Products I've Been Loving

I don't write monthly favourites a lot because I can find they can get a little repetitive . Some months I have no new favourites to show and others I have tons . I haven't done one in a while so I thought I would write one about my new favourites .

 

 

Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray

Believe it or not this is my first full size bottle of the Urban Decay setting spray. Its  a product I have always wanted but never got round to buying it . After applying your make up (you  can even apply it before ) close your eyes hold the bottle arms length distance from your face and spray . I usually spray it four times altogether once in each area my forehead , chin , left cheek and right cheek. I usually only use this on clients and on myself if its a special occasion . It is on the expensive side of the setting sprays so I wouldn't go spraying it all over the place.

Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Concealer

Full coverage but lightweight ? Not two words that usually go together but this concealer really is both of those descriptions. It has a small flexible wand that make the concealer easy to apply to the skin . Once applied to the skin I blend it out with a brush or my finger.

Make Up Forever HD Foundation

Full in depth review : Click Here . Just an amazing foundation . Matte without being to flat on the skin and invisible on the skin .Light to medium that could be worked with for a full coverage .

Mac Ruby Roo Lipstick & Lip liner

Red lips are such a classic . I think 1950s when I see a red lip .Ruby woo is that classic matte red that you would imagine Marilynn Monroe wearing .

Cocoa Brown 1 hour Tan Mousse

I have been really white this year from not going on a sun holiday and Ireland being rainy so I decided I might as well fake it . Also its much more safer for your skin then laying out in the sun anyway . I would begrudge spending big money on a bottle of tan that would only last me three/four uses so I always try find a good bargain. After hearing everyone rave about this tan I thought it was about time to see what all the fuss is about and oh my .. I wish I done it sooner . The business woman behind it all is Irish too , which makes me love it even more . Love seeing Irish women(and men) do well for themselves .

Crown Round Blender Make up Brush

I have had this brush for years its one of those brushes I will be obsessed with for a month then forget about it for a month then be obsessed with it again . Its good for under eye concealer , buffing in foundation around the nose and chin , contouring , highlighting and even blending out eyelid primer .



Alannah x

Make Up Forever HD Foundation - Review

Why did I ever stray from this foundation is the question I'm asking myself? I bought make up forever HD foundation a few years ago at Imats London . I loved make up at the time but I don't think I fully appreciated this foundation . After trying and testing so many foundations from high end to low end , this foundation comes out as one of my favourites .

Two disappointments lately where the Smashbox and Chanel foundation that I splurged out on that didn't quite have the quality that I thought there hefty price tag deserved . This foundation although expensive is worth every single Penney .

Longevity
This foundation lasts so well . I will apply it early in the morning and it will still be perfect till night time . Even if I go to the gym with this on it will still be half decent on my face when I am finished  . Most other foundations end up disappearing .

Consistency
I would say its the perfect balance between thick and liquidy . Its the perfect in-between balance of Mac studio fix to Chanel aqua foundation .

Finish
The finish it leaves on the skin is matte . Its so seamless and really looks airbrushed . Its made for HD television so its made to last well under lights , cameras and be undetectable on the skin .

Coverage
Its a light to medium coverage foundation but could be worked with to create a full coverage . With two pumps you will achieve a nice natural complexion and just build it up for the look you desire .

Colour Range
Make up forever have such a good colour range with 26 different skin tones ranging from pale to dark .

Price And Where You Can Purchase It
Price wise its on the expensive side , but unlike some expensive foundations I can honestly say its worth every penny . You can buy it on the Make Up Forever website or in a Make Up Forever shop . I bought mine on Guru Make up Emporium  for £29 .


The brand has and Ultra HD foundation out as well now that I would love to try . Anyone in the market for a flawless in real life and on camera foundation , this is it . An old reliable .

Thanks For Reading ,
Alannah x