Tuesday 7 June 2011

A Smashbox Makeover.



I've blogged before about my love for Smashbox makeup, so I thought I would do another post about a few things I was sent recently.
I received the Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara, Lip Stain and Colour Seal Balm and Soft Effects Powder Eye Liner.
I'm wearing all three in the picture, to give you an idea on how they look on. The Lip Stain is amazing for giving a natural "just bitten" look. My favourite thing about this product is that it's easy to create a lovely shape around your cupids bow with the pen-type nib. I've used other lip stains in the past which come with a brush, and are useless. I had a bad experience with one where I put so much on, I swear I was still wearing it a week later. I was wary of doing the same thing with this one, but luckily it's almost impossible. The colour I'm wearing is "Petal" which I think looks natural, and lasts well with the balm on top.

The mascara has replaced all other mascaras in my collection, you can see in the photo of me how amazing it is. I can't believe how well it lengthens and separates my lashes. With this product I found that (especially at first) there was too much product on the brush, which clogged my eyelashes a bit so for the first few uses I scraped any excess off on the side and then blew on it slightly (I read somewhere that this helps, and it worked).
If you're looking for a new mascara you need this!

Lastly is the Eye Liner which is a powder. It's a dark purple shade, which is a nice change from my usual black. I think I actually prefer this as it isn't so harsh on my eyes. Going back to my black liquid eyeliner after this felt strange, I think it makes my eyes look smaller somehow.
This Smashbox Eye Liner blends well for a smudged smokey look, and lasts all day. It has a tendency to rub on my eyelids through the day (i'm not sure if this is just me as all my eyeliners do this) so I have to use a primer.

Overall, some seriously lovely products. Has anyone tried any other products from Smashbox which they would recommend?

Sidenote: I'm wearing Topshop cream blusher in Flush as I know I will be asked this!
Sidenote #2: I've changed my layout ever so slightly, it's still a work in progress but i hope you like!



18 comments:

  1. Your eyelashes look amazing! I bought O-Glow a while ago, but I was really disappointed and have avoided Smashbox since :(

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  2. Looks great, I love the lip colour and the mascara does look really great. I'm a once trick pony when it comes to mascara too and only ever use Covergirl, but maybe I'll have to give Smashbox a go.

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  3. Ahhh do want! Never tried Smashbox but always want to buy the primer when I'm going on holiday (they always have it on the plane!) x

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  4. You eyelashes look amazing. Didn't Lo from the hills work for smashboz ah crazy fan girl alert : /

    xx

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  5. The colour of that stain looks wonderful on you! I'll deffo put it on my list of new things to buy as I'm after a really subtle lipstain x

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  6. Flush looks great on you! Why doesn't it look for me? ): Anyhow, loving the mascara on you. Will go grab a look at one of their concessions this weekend. (:

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  7. Love, love, loveeeee the blush! :)

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  8. Oh ur lashes! They look stunning! I like smashbox.. They have really nice blushes and great quality lipsticks.. Wanna try that lip stain.. Seems perfect for summer..

    Thanks for sharing hun

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  9. I really want to try some Smashbox! I really, really love lipstain felt tip pens, I don't know where I'd be without my Covergirl one!

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  10. that mascara looks incredible, definitely something I now want to try!x

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  11. i really need a new mascara! that one looks amazing - may just have to get it:)
    xxx

    http://alexa-bella.blogspot.com/

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  12. The layout isnt functioning properly in my screen resolution! Love every makeup look on you, I agree the mascara looks fantastic!

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  13. mascara look awesome, your hair look lovely! xx :)

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  14. will have to try this, your eyelashes look fab!
    i've just done a post about my new chanel mascara xxxx
    http://abi-rose.blogspot.com/

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  15. Your eyelashes look amazing! All three look like really good products :)
    Sirens and Bells xx

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  16. Girl. You're ridiculously beautiful. x hivenn

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  17. I have never tried Smashbox before but I can't help buy eyeing up their stand when I pass in Debenhams! Totally need to get my hands on some sort of lip tint, the thought of colouring in my lips just feels like too much fun :) I have used benetint on my lips before but it wasnt the best xx

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  18. Look fab! That mascara looks great, and can I say I am jealous of your eyebrows (odd yes) what products do you use?
    Beth x

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