MUA 'Undress Your Skin' Range | Foundation and Highlighter

I know my last post was an MUA review too, but they've been releasing a lot of new products recently so I hope you don't mind!

So, a new range released earlier this month is the 'Undress Your Skin' range - MUA says it is all your answers to achieve a flawlessly radiant complexion. I picked up two of the items; the foundation and highlighter.

The Foundation

The lovely packaging

 The Facts

  

3 Shades (Porcelain, Beige and Golden)

£3 from MUA direct, £5 from Superdrug online and instore

Liquid Makeup

35ml 

MUA says:

Illuminating Foundation offers a medium to full coverage and is suitable for any skin type. It gives skin an even toned glow and visibly gives a soft healthy radiant finish.

The formula contains light diffusing particles leaving your skin refreshed and luminous all day.

www.muastore.co.uk   

Swatches

Before Foundation

With Foundation (liquid-y)

With 1 layer of Foundation

 

Opinions

 

1.) I don't think this is a medium to full coverage AT ALL! This is a light coverage at the most - my BB Creams give better coverage.

2.) It is too thin to apply with a sponge (my preferred method) so a brush or fingers is best.

3.) Will work well on most skintypes - best on dry skins though as is moisturising.

4.) Not long lasting - lasts 4-6 hours on my combo skin.

5.) I don't understand the illuminating effects - it does not highlight or make my skin look any dewier than if I use a normal foundation.

6.) The packaging is really cute and long - sleek and high-end looking.

Overall, I think it's good for the money but you can get better things for the same amount - if you like light coverage and am not wearing it for a full day this may be for you.

The Shimmer Highlighter

The Facts

1 shade (pink-mauve)

£2 from MUA direct, £3 from Superdrug online and instore

 Lightly scented

Powder Highlighter

7.5 grams

 

MUA says:

Undress your Skin Highlighting Powder is a lightweight baked powder designed to provide sheer coverage and a radiant soft-focus effect to transform your complexion with luminescence shimmer. The Undress Your Skin Highlighting Powder perfects any look by creating a natural, healthy glow that is suitable for all skin tones. 

www.muastore.co.uk

Swatches

One quick swipe

Opinions

1.) A gorgeous colour on lighter skin tones - on darker skin tones it may not show up as well.

 2.) Slightly gritty texture - okay if applied with a brush.

3.) Can be applied with fingers or a brush.

4.) The packaging is so beautiful - a lovely pattern to display!

Overall, I really like this product and have been wearing it a lot. Well worth £3/£2!  

All porducts mentioned available from Superdrug and from MUA online.

MUA 'Undress Me Too' Palette

How happy was I when I found this little beauty in my local Superdrug?!

Remember that palette from MUA, the 'Undressed' Palette, and how it was a pretty good dupe for the NAKED palette? If you do, get ready to scream now as this gorgey palette is a dupe for the NAKED 2 and is only £4!

 

The colours are all neutral and I was so happy to see a matte black in the mix!

Here you can see the colours...
 

and the swatches. As you can see the colours are pigmented, but the black is a little difficult to swatch as the top layer is really hard!

 

And the shades are named!!! 

Naked - a matte cream
Devotion - bronze-gold
Shy - light, shimmery peach
Fiery - red-gold
Lavish - mauve-taupe
Dreamy - brown-gold
Tranquil - light gold
Exposed - shimmery grey
Reveal - light, shimmery taupe
Wink - rosy grey
Obsessed - dark grey
Corrupt -  matte black


I love this palette and considering it's a dupe for an uber expensive palette, I was happy to only have to spend £4!


Available in the UK from Superdrug and MUA:
 http://www.muastore.co.uk/index.php/undress-me-too-palette

Countdown to Cupid | Dark and Dressy

The last outfit post in Countdown to Cupid... I hope you enjoy x

Make-Up

Deep pink lips and flawless skin make up this make-up look.

First I applied my Max Factor FaceFinity All Day Flawless Foundation in Warm Almond with my fingers. Then I added a light contour with my e.l.f. contouring blush and bronzer with an angled brush. On my lips is the Nivea Lip Butter in Vanilla and Macadamia, my Natural Collection Lipstick in Raspberry and my 17 Lip Gloss in Very Berry.

{ Products Used: }

{ Look Colour Correct Primer £12 }

{ Max Factor All Day Flawless Foundation £11.99 }

{ MUA Pro Base Concealer Kit £3.50 }

{ e.l.f concealer £1.50 }

{ e.l.f tone correcting powder in cool £3.75 }

{ Natural Collection Clear Mascara £1.99 }

{ e.l.f eyelid primer £1.50 }

{ MUA Matte Eyeshadow in 19 £1.00 }

{ e.l.f contouring blush and bronzer £3.75 }

{ MUA Undressed Palette £4.00 }

{ MUA Eyeliner in Jet Black £1.00 }

{ AVON Eyeliner in Flash £3.00 }

{ e.l.f lengthening and defining mascara £1.50 }

{ Nivea Lip Butter in Vanilla and Macadamia £2.25 }

{ Natural Collection Lipstick in Raspberry £1.99 }

{ 17 Lipgloss in Very Berry £3.89 }

Hair

 

A really easy hair look is loose waves with a side part. I created these waves by side-braiding my hair overnight and taking it out in the morning, revealing loose waves - these are a day old and are still intact - just spray in a little hairspray, backcomb a bit and they'll look all bedhead-y and gorgeous!

Outfit

 

  

Dress - primark

Socks - primark

'Love' Necklace - ASDA (I know, right!)

Rabbit Ring - ebay

Charm Bracelet - The Charm Works

Charms - The Charm Works and primark

Other Bracelets - Dorothy Perkins

Haul coming soon x

Countdown to Cupid | Sweet and Natural Look

So this post kicks off my 'Countdown to Cupid' mini-series - this will consist of Valentines' Day themed posts up until Vanlentines' Day!

This post is my 'Sweet and Natural' look - the first of 2/3 (I don't know yet x) - for those of us who like a little makeup but not tonnes! There is a makeup look, a hair design and an outfit ides... enjoy!

Make-Up

 A gorgeous, natural look using just 12 products!!! 

First I applied my Rimmel BB Cream with a sponge, my concealer and powder. After setting my brows, I appled the Benefit Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow in 'Tattle Tale' and a little eyeliner and mascara. Then I moved on to cheeks; the 17 Instant Glow Highlighter in 'Pink Bronze' is a fave at the mo. I then finished with a slick of pink lipstick.

{ Products Used: }

{ Rimmel BB Cream in Light }

{ Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Ivory }

{ Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair }

{ Natural Collection Powder in Neutral }

{ Natural Collection Clear Mascara }

{ MUA Cream Blush in Bittersweet }

{ 17 Instant Glow Highlighter in Pink Bronze }

{ MUA Bronzed Perfection }

{ Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Tattle Tale }

{ MUA Eyeliner in Rich Brown }

{ MUA Mega Volume Mascara }

{ Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake }

Cute Outfit

 

Jumper : Primark

Jeans : Dorothy Perkins

Trainers : Primark

Collar : Homemade (MissGlamorazzi Inspired!)

Scent : Harajuku Lovers 'Super G'

 

Hair Style

A simple high ponytail is easy and super cute! 

Keep checking for more Valentines' Looks x

Monthly Favourites | January 2013

The end of the month is upon us and I cannot believe we are already 30 days into 2013 - I'm still writing 2012!!! This is my first monthly favourites blog post so please do enjoy!

Make-Up

 

First is my Stila Tinted Moisturiser in Bare 02*. I love this because it has medium coverage but feels like a second skin.

My MUA Pro Base Concealer Palette is a new release this month but will be in my makeup bag for a while - the peachy shade works great for undereye circles.

Another MUA product... the Bronzed Perfection was so hard to get hold of but I was determined to get it after seeing FleurdeForce use it and I loove it! It provides the perfect glow to Casper the Friendly Ghost-esque complexions.

The e.l.f Clarifying Pressed Powder is such a holy grail product for me and it never seems to run out!

I am a huge fan of the Natural Collection blushers and my new shade, Sugar Plum, is no exception - it is such a nice neutral taupe-y brown.

Last but not least is my MUA Undressed Palette that is so cheap at only £4 but works so beautifully - the black shade (11) is great in the outer crease.

Skincare, Bodycare and Haircare

 

I got S+G's Peaches and Clean Cleanser for Christmas after hearing MissBudgetBeauty rave about it forever and I completely get what she's on about! It is so smoothing yet really refreshing and cleansing - a-ma-zing!

The Dove deodorants have always been my go-to and this Green Tea and Cucumber scent is so fresh and simple.

Primark Beauty Deep Cleansing Wipes are the ONLY wipes I can find that don't irritate my eyes and they work brilliantly.

In the little white pot is the Benefit Tripe Performing Facial Emulsion that I got as a sample when I made an order and I have been wearing this daily underneath my moisturiser as another layer in the cold and my skin has been so soft!

The Yes to Carrots Mint Lip Balm is so moisturising yet not sticky or wet - a must-have for me!

My Taylor Swift Wonderstruck perfume has been go-to this month and smells so good!

I had never used a leave-in conditioner before so when I found this Toni & Guy Rapid Response Leave-In Conditioner in my beauty cupboard I gave it a go and so far I love it as my hair has been so soft and sleek.

Others

When shopping with my bessie Becca, I found these super-cute Hello Kitty slippers in Primark for £3! I love them - they're so comfy and cute (and my Mum's really jealous!). 

My jewellery favourite is this necklace from Debenhams with a bow, a teddy and a pearl on it - so gorgey with everything!

Then my book favourite this month out of all the books I've read has been Daniel Handler's 'Why We Broke Up'. It made me laugh, blub and all that jazz. It's got some really sweet quotes in the front aswell!

My fashion fave has been this dress from Zara Basics. It's blue with a cream collar but looks so cute with boots and super cosy tights.

So, that's my January favourites; I hope you enjoyed them and stay tuned for a 'What's in my Bathroom?' post coming soon.

* I found this on Xtras online for £1.99!

http://www.xtras-online.co.uk/cosmetics/stila/