Hey girlies!

I have had some requests to review the I ♡ Makeup - I ♡ Chocolate - Golden Bar Eyeshadow Palette after posting pictures of it on my Instagram, so I thought I'd do a little blog post for you guys.

Whilst I was browsing on the Tam Beauty website, the packaging of the I Heart Makeup Golden Bar Eyeshadow Palette caught my eye. The gold melting chocolate bar on the front looked really interesting and pretty and once I saw the shades inside the palette I was sold. I had been looking for a palette which had pretty golden and neutral tones, so this eyeshadow palette was perfect. As you all may know by looking at my Instagram I really love Makeup Revolution, so I was excited to give the sister brand - I ♡ Makeup - a try!


The palette claims to consist of 16 matte and shimmer eyeshadows, however all shades in this palette have some sort of shimmer to it, so even the shades that claim to be 'matte', are actually more of a foiled eyeshadow. So if you are a matte lover, this palette isn't really for you. The palette has a really generous sized mirror so you could easily do your full face of makeup with it, which is a huge plus. When I am travelling I like to take this with me both to use the eyeshadows, and also to do my makeup using the large mirror which is handy lool. The palette itself is quite bulky, making it difficult to store as it does take up space, however the packaging and beautiful colours make up for it.

Shade Names + Descriptions:

Swatches:




I have created my favourite eyeshadow look - halo eye - with the palette for you guys to see some of the shades and pigmentation! First I used 'edible' as my transition shade, then patted on 'block' and 'beans' on the outer and inner corner of my eye. I then took 'gift' onto my brush and blended into my crease so all the colours could come together seamlessly. Next I used 'foil' on the centre of my lid and then 'chocolatier' in my inner corner near my tear duct. Finally I used 'collection' on the brow bone and then put on some wispy lashes to complete the look.

As you can tell, this eyeshadow palette is well loved and used and is one of my favourites. I would definitely recommend it, especially for quality you get for the bargain price of £8.99 for 16 shades on the Tam Beauty website. With each eyeshadow coming to 56p, you'd be crazy not to purchase one for yourself!

Hope this little review has helped you girls; Don't forget to check out my other blog posts, I recently reviewed 10 Nip + Fab Matte Liquid Lipsticks!

Derya xx

hey girlies,

I have been testing out the Nip+Fab matte liquid lipsticks for nearly 2 months now, so I thought I'd do a little review for you guys to help you decide on whether you should pick some up next time you drop by superdrug ;) Nip+Fab were well known for their great skincare range, and have recently released their new makeup range consisting of foundations, lip products, contour palettes, highlighter palettes and more. I thought I'd try the liquid lipsticks before I gave any of their other makeup products a go. I love all of Nip+Fabs simple and sleek packaging, and once again they haven't disappointed with the packaging on these.


Colour range -
The matte liquid lipsticks come in 10 shades (I purchased all 10), and they provide a great colour range of nudes, peaches, browns and pinks, from light to dark and different undertones. The colours are a bit hit and miss as some of the lighter colours make me look quite washed out, but I believe there is a perfect shade for every skin tone within the colour range as there are so many to choose from. I love creating ombre lips with these as the colours go so well together.


Texture and how they feel on the lips -
The texture is creamy and easy to apply with the standard doe foot applicator. They are quite pigmented so you only need a few swipes to cover your lips, however some colours are a little streaky so do require more effort to get the perfect application. They do dry matte yet feel quite sticky on the lips. A little tip to combat the tackiness is to pat some powder over the lipstick and your good to go. This can change the colour slightly but will help get rid of the tacky feeling on your lips. Also, they are a little drying which most matte liquid lipsticks tend to be, so its best to use a moisturiser before applying them. I use the Nivea Hydro Care Lip Balm for a smooth and easy application, and it keeps my lips hydrated. Be careful not to apply too much lip balm underneath though, as that can also cause it to feel a little tacky and it won't dry matte. But if you like more of a satin look then go for it, put as much lip balm on underneath as your heart desires lool.


Longevity -
I'd say the longevity was quite good and similar to how other matte liquid lipsticks usually last. It lasts about 5-6 hours without having to re-apply unless you eat or drink, then you may need to re-apply as the middle section usually rubs off.


Overall I'm quite impressed with Nip+Fabs new matte liquid lipsticks and would recommend it to anyone looking to add some liquid lipsticks to their collection. Im excited to try more of their products, and hopefully review them for you!

Hope this helps you guys,
Love Derya xx

hi girlies!

Sorry for disappearing for a while - I've been very busy but I'm finally back with another foundation review blog post for you guys.