MUA Hall Of Fame Palette

I recently saw this palette advertised on the MUA website. And to my delight they also had it in my local store, I couldn't believe my eyes!

It's called the 'Hall Of Fame' and contains 12 of MUA's most popular shades.

I have to say, I do agree. I would actually wear all of the shades in the palette (not all at the same time of course!) 

There are a mixture of matte and shimmer shades, but all of which are very wearable.

What I am most impressed with is the colour pay off. They are all true to shade.

On the back of the palette is shows you the names of all the shadows, such a lovely idea!

For £4, it is a complete steal! Such a lovely addition to my collection.

MUA Matte Eyeshadow - Smoke

I have never owned a black eyeshadow, and have always been intrigued to use it as an eyeliner and blend it out.

I picked up this single shadow from MUA. They have recently re-vamped their whole eyeshadow collection, giving them names instead of just numbers, which I love! The name of this eyeshadow is 'Smoke'.

As the name suggests, it is a lovely smoky black shade. It is matte and contains no shimmer.

I am very impressed with this shade, the colour pay off is fantastic and it stays put! I can't wait to try out some looks using it.

MUA is available in Superdrug online or instore. They are seriously worth checking out! I use a lot of their products on a daily basis! :)

MUA Matte Lipstick - Scarlet Siren

Hi everyone,

I've been looking for the MUA Matte Lipsticks in my local Superdrug ever since I heard that they were being released. They've only just started to get them in, in fact this was the only colour they had in. Suprisingly, I don't own any bright red lipsticks, so for just £1 I thought that this would be the perfect opportunity to try one.

I picked up the shade Scarlet Siren, it it a really bright red with a tiny touch of a pink hue to it when it's on the lips. 

I wore it for around 8 hours with no primer or touch ups, it still looked as good as when I has put it on, and I had eaten and drank in that time as well! I am extremely impressed! The formula is lovely, not like other matte lipsticks that I have, it's has a creamier texture on the lips. I will definitely be picking up some other shades when I see them in store!

Have you tried the new MUA matte lipsticks yet?

MUA Shade 3 Lipstick

I am totally in love with this lipstick! I can't believe that I haven't tried it sooner. 

I bought it on a whim to be honest, I purchased my usual blusher and decided to pick up a couple of other things from MUA (post coming soon). Superdrug at the time were doing an offer if you spent £6 then you got a free MUA Artiste Palette worth £6. I was spending £5.50 anyway so I decided to pick up this lipstick for £1. But I have to say it has become one of my favourite MUA products I own!

It's such a beautiful colour, a pretty pink my lips but better colour, and not too in your face. 

As you know I love MUA lipsticks anyway, the formula of them is superb for £1, and the variety of colours they have are amazing! I love that they are bringing out new ones and keep within the colours of the fashion seasons. The only downside to this lipstick, as its an older shade colour, is the name 'Shade 3', but MUA have rectified this and are now giving their lipsticks pretty names. I wonder if they will revamp the older 'shade' colours?

Have you tried any MUA lipsticks? What are your thoughts on them?

Emma

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Everyday Make-Up Aug '12

These products are the ones that I have been loving for the past few months.

I've used Johnson's Moisturiser for about 5 years now, it's my go to moisturiser and I think I will forever repurchase it. But on my nose I currently have really dry skin and the Johnson's moisturiser does nothing for it, so I purchased the Nivea Creme moisturiser just to see if it made any difference. I'm currently trying it out and so far I really like it!

I don't always prime my face, only when I feel I need it. I use 'Prime It' from Bodycare. I have large pores around my nose, so I use Benefit's 'The Porefessional'. I've read lots of mixed views about this, but personally it works really well for me and makes my pores less visable. I wouldn't pay full price for it though.

I've also used Maybelline 'Dream Matte Mousse' foundation for about 5 years, and I always find myself coming back to it. I love the weightless feeling it leaves on my skin. I was recently send a sample of the new Maybelline 'Dream Fresh BB Cream', and I have to say I really really love it! I will definatly be purchasing the full size when i'm next in Boots/Superdrug!

I use Natural Collection Pressed Powder in Neutral, it's ok for £1.99, and I would probably repurchase.

Next up is blushers.. I have three that I use on a regular basis. My all time favourite is the MUA Mosaic Blush in English Rose (Bottom). It gives such a natural flush of colour to my cheeks. And for £2.50 it's a complete bargain. I know that I will repurchase this for a very long time.

Excuse the grubby well loved-ness of the products! I wouldn't be without my Elf Blush in'Shy' (Top) and my other Elf blush in 'Pink Passion'. Such lovely colours.

I don't tend to use concealer that much, but when I do I use 17 Hide & Chic. I got this free on a Boots Advantage Card offer.

For mascara, I wouldn't be without Maybelline 'One by One'. This is the best mascara I've used in years!

To fill my eyebrows in I use just a light brown pencil from 2true in Superdrug. I love the natural look it gives.

On my lips I use Vaseline or MUA Love Hearts Lip Balm in Sweet Kiss to moisturise them.

I then use one of the above lipsticks. (L-R) Elf Studio Matte Lip Colour in 'Natural, MUA Lipstick in 'Bare', MUA Lipstick in Shade 6, Natural Collection Lipstick, NYC Lipstick in Blue Rose.

Emma xo