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Product Review – Marc Jacobs Decadence Fragrance

April 15, 2016 By in Beauty, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , 47 Comments

Marc Jacobs Decandence Review

If you a perfume lover like me, then you will know all about Marc Jacobs Decadence perfume and how amazing it is. I get that some people may not like the fragrance as much as I do, I know my sister doesn’t, but NO one can ignore the beauty of the bottle. Its like Marc Jacobs went all out with the packaging of this perfume. The bottle is the definition of beauty!

It is the best I have ever seen in all my 29 years of sniffing various fragrances. Ok, I haven’t really been sniffing fragrances all my 29 years on planet earth, but you get the point right? I have never seen any perfume bottle like this, so thumbs up to the brains behind this beauty. They deserve an outstanding award for the bottle design.

Let me tell you more a bit more about this glamorous bottle; it was designed to resemble a handbag with its faux python flap, a gold chain, and a silky black tassel, and it I think they nailed the look. The bottle looks exactly like a handbag. My daughter actually thinks it is one, lol.

Product Description:

Marc Jacobs Decadence Eau de Parfum collection is an invitation to indulge. The sensual woody scent symbolises the ultimate in feminine glamour and sophistication.

Decadence elevates the irreverent spirit of Marc Jacobs fragrances to a new level of luxury with bold styling, opulent craftsmanship and a revolutionary bottle design inspired by one of Marc’s iconic handbags.

The fragrance instantly captivates with succulent Italian Plum, rich Bulgarian Rose and sensual Liquid Amber, to give you a signature of pure indulgence.

Marc Jacobs Decandence Perfume Picture

 

Here are my thoughts on Decadence:

PROS

  1. I love the sophisticated fragrance. It smells expensive and amazing.
  2. I love the bottle, like you know already. Did I mention the perfume came in a suede pack? I have never seen anything like this, the attention to detail is out of this world. I usually bin my perfume bottles, once I am done with the contents, but I will be keeping this bottle for a very long time.
  3. It stays on ALL day, which is great, and I can always tell when anyone has it on. It has a signature scent.
  4. The price varies from £48.50 – £86.00, for a 30ml, 50ml and 100ml, so there should be a bottle for every budget.
  5. You can grab a bottle online and in stores like Boots, Debenhams, House of Fraser, John Lewis, and many more.
  6. You only need a little to stay on all day.

 

Marc Jacobs Decadence Image

 

CONS

None.

I can’t fault the Marc Jacobs Decadence at all. It is currently my favourite perfume on my dressing table, and I save it for VERY special occasions. If you a fan of other Marc Jacobs’ perfumes like Daisy, Lola, and Honey, then you will ADORE Decadence, or you could just grab one collect the bottle.

Have you tried Decadence? What do you think of this perfume? Are you as blown away as I am? Drop me a comment, let’s chat.

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend.

Product Review: Estée Lauder Makeup Brush Cleaner

April 12, 2016 By in Beauty, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 44 Comments

Estee Lauder Image

 

I recently came across this Estée Lauder Makeup Brush Cleaner some weeks and I was eager to try it on my makeup brushes. I aim to clean my makeup brushes once a month, or every 6 weeks. I hardly wear makeup during the week, so I don’t see why I should clean my makeup brushes every week as recommended by the professionals.

I have used MAC Brush Cleanser religiously for years, so when my last bottle ran out, I was happy to try another brand, and Estée Lauder came to mind. One of my beauty resolutions for the year is to try out as many beauty brands as possible, so I am happy I am going ahead with it. I got this bottle from Debenhams, and I am loving it so far.

This professional makeup brush cleaner promises to gently and thoroughly clean, sanitise and condition makeup brushes, both natural and synthetic.

How the brush cleaner works –

Dampen it, then apply Estée Lauder Makeup Brush Cleanser to brush hair. Use your fingers to work into a lather.
Rinse well, then blot excess water with a paper towel and reshape the brush.
Lay brush flat to dry. Place at edge of table or counter with bristles pointing out to air-dry completely. Avoid drying upright, which can cause bristles to spread and handles to crack.

 

Well I put makeup brush cleaner to test, and here are my thoughts:

 

PROS

  1. It is super affordable. A 235ml bottle goes for £12.
  2. I love the packaging. It comes with a spray head, which makes application easy, and avoids unnecessary spillage.
  3. It cleans the brushes throughly. My makeup brushes, especially the foundation and concealer brushes, were in desperate need of a good clean, and this Estée Lauder makeup brush cleaner fulfilled all its brushes. My brushes looked brand new after a good few sprays of this Estée makeup brush cleaner.
  4. This product is easily accessible at Boots, Debenhams, House of Fraser, Amazon, and Estée Lauder.co.uk

Estee Lauder Brush Makeup Cleaner Image

 

CONS

None

I can’t fault this product at all. I will defintely be buying it again, and I recommende it to all the makeup lovers out there. This Estée Makeip Brush Cleaner will leave your bushes looking and feeling brand new. It does it says it would do on the pack.

 

Have you tried this product before? What are your thoughts? Which makeup brush cleaner do you swear by? Drop me a comment, let’s chat.

Thanks for reading and have a nice day.

 

Product Review: MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

April 8, 2016 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , , , , 35 Comments

Hey ladies..It is Friday, and I have another MAC product to review. This time it is all about the Pro Longwear Concealer.

MAC Concealer Image

I only started using a concealer regularly in 2013, believe it or not. I still remember the day I went makeup shopping with a friend, we popped into The Body Shop, and she introduced me to her All in One Concealer, and I was stuck on it since day. It was only recently I decided to try another brand, that is how I came across this MAC Pro Longwear Concealer and I have fallen helplessly in love with it.

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer Image

 

This product is a lightweight fluid concealer that provides medium to full coverage with a comfortable, natural matte finish. Colour-true formula lasts up to 15 hours. Helps conceal and correct the look of under-eye circles, and discolorations. Comes in a clear glass vial with a matte black pump.

I have used this concealer for quite a while now and I have quite a lot to say about it. Here are my thoughts:

PROS

  1. This concealer is very long-lasting. It stays on all day.
  2. It has great coverage. I use the NW 15 shade, and it covers scars, blemishes, and skin pigmentation perfectly.
  3. It comes in 16 shades, so there is a concealer for every one. Here are the shades for reference -Neutral Warm: NW15, NW20, NW25, NW30, NW35, NW40, NW45, NW50 and Neutral Cool : NC15, NC20, NC25, NC30, NC35, NC42, NC45, NC50
  4. It dries and sets pretty quickly, blending in beautifully with the MAC Matchmaster Foundation.
  5. It is great for my combination skin.
  6. No creases at all.
  7. The pump makes it easy to apply, and it is easy to control the amount that gets out as well, as you will be needing only a tiny bit most times.
  8. I love the matte finish this concealer creates.
  9. Oil, talc and paraben free, which is fantastic.

CONS

  1. The bottle is quite small, only 9ml, and it costs £17.50, so it is quite pricey.
  2. No SPF but you can get away with it if you use other beauty/skin products that do have some form of SPF.

I will be buying this MAC Pro Longwear Concealer again, and I recommend this product to any woman in need of a reliable concealer. This product is like magic in a little bottle. It is worth every penny, and it will definitely change the way you apply your makeup.

What do you think of product? Have you tried it before? What concealer are you loving at the moment?

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