By Terry Ombre Blackstar | Frozen Quartz

If you've heard about By Terry you've probably heard about the Ombre Blackstar eyeshadows. The most raved about include Misty Rock, a beautiful shimmery purple/pink toned shadow with silver flecks, and dun dun dun Frozen Quartz.  

I swatched both on my hand and was completely torn between the two. As it's 'summer' time I decided I would go for Frozen Quartz, a warm pink toned shadow with silver flecks, as it's lighter. I think what impressed me the most was that when I went to take it off it wouldn't budge. I even used some makeup remover and it wasn't coming off.

The staying power of these shadows is insane. I think for £29 *cries* that's what you'd expect! When you apply this in the morning, it still looks just as amazing in the evening - pigmented and no smudges. What's amazing about these is just need a swipe on the lid, some liner or mascara and you're done, so quick and easy you don't even need to be a pro!

My one point of criticism is that when you apply too much (which is possible because it's so pretty), it can get quite heavy on your lid and crease up. But really you only need a thin layer which is fine because then it will last longer. 

I'm currently eyeing up Misty Rock, Bronze Moon and Blond Opal. (This would be £87 which makes me extremely sad.) The price tag is extremely hefty but as these literally stay on all day and are super pigmented, it's completely worth it!

Space NK | £29

Til next time

Amelia x

Too Faced Semi Sweet Chocolate Bar Palette | Review

Ever since buying the original Chocolate Bar palette from Too Faced, I knew I needed to buy this one. Luckily for me it had just come into Sephora stores in France a couple of days before I visited. Obviously I snapped this up!

As you can see the colours are absolutely beautiful and very chocolately in colour chart and smell *drools*. I really like how there are many matte shades and some beautiful shimmery ones too! I was also really excited about the blue shade - Blueberry Swirl - they've put in. I'm not going to go into much detail about the packaging as Too Faced have the cutest packaging which are always faultless and adorable. 

Unlike the original Chocolate Bar Palette, the names of the shades are in the palette this time which is super helpful.  They've kept the same layout with the two bigger neutral shades - One matte and one shimmery. I like to use Coconut Creme as an eye shadow base and I love using Butter Pecan as a highlighter.  

My favourite shade in this palette is Pink Sugar. It appears pink in the pan but when applied it's more like a glitter on the eye without being too pinky - love! I also love using Nougat as a pinky transition shade. 

As you can see from the swatches this palette is extra gorj and I would 100% recommend to anyone! As per usual the shades are pigmented and blend like a dream. The only shade that I've found isn't as pigmented is Blueberry Swirl. It's very sheer and not as blue as it looks in the pan.
I've see a couple of people say they prefer the original but I have to admit, Too Faced have risen to the occasion and I love them both equally. I think it depends on what the weather is like or what kinda mood I'm in for me to choose between the two. On the whole I'd say that this palette has a lovely choice of cool and warm shades which is perfect for people who want a bit of variety.

This palette retails at £45 but it's £39 when you buy it from Debenhams! Plus you can receive points!

Millie