NYX soft matte lip cream review

Hello everybody todays post is about the NYX soft matte lip cream. I recently bought 2 of them :18 Prague and the 16 Cairo.

                                     

The 16 Cairo is a pure nude lip cream.


The 18 Prague is a kinda fuchsia/ old rose color.

Finnish - Matte

Its not a lipstick or a gloss. Its lipstick cream that goes on silky but looks soft matte. There long lasting and will be sure to keep your lips moisturized and colourful! + THERE ARE 22 DIFFERENT COLORS.


                                                                      Swatches 

So this is it I have been obsessed with these and I really recommend it if your looking for a soft matte lipstick/lip cream.


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Use the last bit of a lipstick & fix a broken lipstick

Something that really annoys me is get to the end of a lipstick and have to through it away. 

So here's the solution!

Use the last bit of a lipstick 

1. Start of by removing the 'left overs' from the bottom. (you will be amazed at how much product there is left). And put it on a container of you choice.
2. Run warm air from your hair dryer, over the lipstick to smooth it out.

And that's you done

                                                    Fix your broken lipstick

                                                            

1. Carefully run the lit match or lighter underneath the base of the broken part of the lipstick. Slightly melt the area that the broken piece will be attached to as well. Take care not to burn the lipstick or melt the case.
2. Take the broken piece and hold it carefully onto the melted part of the base.

So I hope these tricks made your life much easier.

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Types of make up brushes and what there used for.

Most makeup brands sell a range of makeup brushes. Good quality makeup brushes made from high quality fibres or hair can be pricey. And some you might not know what there for, so today I'm going to tell you what some brushes are used for.

FOUNDATION BRUSH

Designed to achieve a smooth and flawless finish, the bristles are tightly packed with a tapered tip for fluid application. Dampen the brush first in warm water and firmly squeeze the excess into a towel or tissue, this will help achieve a more even distribution. You can also blend any brush strokes as you go with a damp natural or wedge sponge. 

CONCEALER  BRUSH

A soft bristled, flat brush with a wider base and a pointed tip. Use to apply concealer under the eyes, to spots and to camouflage problem areas such as broken capillaries and areas of discolouration. 

BRONZER/POWDER BRUSH

Soft, full and rounded, this brush can be used for both compact powder and bronzer. The bristles pick up the perfect amount of colour and distribute flawlessly onto the skin. Load your brush with the powder and shake away any excess before sweeping onto the skin. 

MINERAL POWDER BRUSH

                                          

   

A thick bundled brush that can sometimes be used both wet and dry. It is expertly designed to buff mineral powder onto your skin for pure perfection. Apply in small circular motions for a faultless finish.

FAN POWDER BRUSH

Created for use with loose powder, the fine fan sweeps a light dusting of powder onto the skin for a soft, velvety effect. This application technique avoids heavy coverage which can highlight fine lines and imperfections. These brushes are also used to remove excess powder on the face, particularly after eyeshadow application

BLUSHER BRUSH

Made with fine, gentle fibres the blusher brush has a rounded head which is perfect for giving a pop of colour to the apples of your cheeks. Sweep and blend along your cheekbone drawing the brush up into your hairline.

 FACE CONTOUR BRUSH

Slanted and rounded in shape, the contour brush mimics the angles of your cheekbones. This is ideal for highlighting and shading with bronzer or illuminating powder. Use with cream, gel or powder to contour a sculpted finish for a defined and dramatic makeup.  

EYE SHADOW BRUSH

Large, flat, short and brimming with bristles for excellent coverage. The soft bristles have a bevelled edge for a smooth application without  dragging the eyelid. Use to apply all over colour.

BLENDING EYE SHADOW BRUSH

Used to blend eye colours and to highlight the brow bone.

                                                                           

FLAT EYELINER BRUSH

Allows eyeliner to be applied deep into the lash line for a richer and more distinct eye. Gently brush upwards to soften and blend the line for a smokey eye.

SMUDGER BRUSH

You’re most likely to find these doubled ended with an eye pencil. The foam tip is used to soften the harsh line of the pencil giving a smouldering finish.

SLANTED EYEBROW DEFINER BRUSH

Used to define and fill brows for a beautifully symmetrical appearance. The bristles are stiff and angled for precise control. Apply powder, liquid or cream in short strokes mimicking the hairs, fill sparse areas, shape and elongate for a perfect brow. 

SPIRAL EYEBROW BRUSH

Ideal for taming unruly hairs, the stiff bristles smooth and comb eyebrows into form. When shaping, use to brush hairs upwards and trim the excess for neatly groomed brows.

                                                                                LIP BRUSH

The sculpted tip of a lip brush is perfect for achieving a flawless line. The bristles are short and firm for controlled application

BRUSH CLEANER

Some makeup brands have as well as brushes they have got brush cleaners. 

New Years meal

Still don't know what to do for New Years dinner? Well ill leave down 4 recipes: starter, main course, desserts and drink(cocktail).

STARTER                    Spinach and mango salad

INGREDIENTS: 

• 100g (4 oz) flaked almonds
• 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 dessertspoon mustard powder
• small handful chopped fresh tarragon
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 bag fresh spinach, torn
• 2 mangos - peeled, stones removed and diced

• Prep:20min › Cook:5min › Ready in:25min 
• Preheat oven to 190 C / Gas mark 5.

* Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking tray. Bake 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly toasted.
* In a small bowl, mix red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard, tarragon, salt and pepper.
* In a medium bowl, toss the red wine vinegar mixture with the spinach and mangos. Top with the toasted almonds to serve.

MAIN DISH                    Baked Fresh Ham with Cherry Glaze

INGREDIENTS:
         1/4 cup coriander seeds

         1 fresh pork leg (18 to 20 lbs.), skinned and trimmed of top layer of fat   

        3 cups freshly pressed apple juice or good-quality apple cider

        2 sticks cinnamon

        6 green cardamom pods

        1 red onion cut into wedges

        1 yellow onion, cut into wedges

        2 cups dried tart red cherries or dried cranberries

        1/4 cup loosely packed thyme leaves

        1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

• Prep: 45 mins > Makes: 8 servings > Roast: 5 hrs 45 mins 350°F

*Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In skillet toast coriander seeds over medium-high heat about 1-1/2 minutes or until fragrant, shaking pan often. Transfer to a dish to cool. Place seeds in coffee or spice grinder. Grind until seeds resemble coarse meal.
*Rub pork with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and ground coriander seeds. Place on rack in large roasting pan. Add 3 cups of the apple juice, the cinnamon, and cardamom to pan. Roast 5-1/4 to 6 hours or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees F. Remove from oven. Transfer pork to large platter; keep warm. Pour pan juices through a mesh strainer into large liquid measuring cup. Return pork to pan along with onions. Increase oven to 400 degrees F.
*Meanwhile, for Cherry Glaze, skim fat from strained pan juices (if necessary, add additional apple juice to make 2-1/2 cups). Transfer to large saucepan. Add dried cherries. Place over medium-high heat. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until cherries rehydrate and liquid is consistency of syrup.
*Brush pork with 1/4 cup of the Cherry Glaze. Return to oven. Roast 30 to 60 minutes or until pork reaches internal temperature of 150 degrees F and onions begin to brown (cover loosely with foil if pork becomes too brown). Remove from oven, cover with foil. Let stand 15 minutes.
*To serve, place pork on a warm platter. Arrange roasted onions around pork. Stir half of the fresh thyme and parsley into the Cherry Glaze. Carefully spoon some of the glaze over pork and top with remaining herbs. Serve with Cherry Glaze.

DESSERT                      Champagne-Glazed Fruit Tart

INGREDIENTS:
6 mini tart shells
1/2 cup apricot jam
1 lb fresh strawberries, blueberries or other mixed fruit, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 cups mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup champagne or sparkling wine

 MAKES SIX INDIVIDUALLY SIZED TARTS 

*In a small saucepan, combine apricot jam with one cup of champagne or sparkling wine over medium heat. Boil until reduced by half, about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
*Stir together fruit and granulated sugar in a bowl and let stand, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Strain in a sieve set over a small saucepan, reserving fruit.
*Meanwhile, whisk together mascarpone cheese, confectioners sugar, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until stiff.
*To assemble the tarts, distribute mascarpone cheese mixture evenly among tart shells, then top with fruit. Drizzle champagne-apricot glaze over the top of each tart. Serve immediately, or make the tarts a day before your party and refrigerate until serving.

DRINKS (COCKTAILS)       Sorbet and Champagne Cocktail 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 teaspoon sorbet raspberry or passion fruit   
Chilled Champagne or Prosecco

MAKES 1

Scoop sorbet into a champagne flute. Fill with chilled Champagne or Prosecco and stir.

                                 

                                                             Lychee Martinis

INGREDIENTS:
2 whole canned lychees, plus 1/2 cup drained syrup   
1/2 cup gin                                              

 

MAKES 2

Place 1 lychee in each of two martini glasses. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in gin and reserved lychee syrup. Shake well; strain into glasses. Serve immediately.

Probably this is going up late as today is New Years eve. But I still hope you have a lovely 2016 and I hope you liked this too.  

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DIY- flower vase

So have you ever drank something with a super cute bottle, and you wanted to keep the bottle but you didn't know what to do with it? Well... I think ive got a solution for you. Keep reading to find out and I hope you like it.

*MATERIALS*
* A bottle
* plastic flowers

Basically what you need to do is put the flowers inside the bottle. If they don't fit you can cut a little bit at the bottom.
And if you don't have a bottle but a cute bag(channel bags) you can do the exact same.

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Yankee candle review

First of all I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas. And today's post is a review on the FRESH CUT ROSES Yankee candle.

Yankee candles has lots of different sizes (jars, pillars, samplers, tealights, wax melts...) and fragrances.

                                             
              Im not too sure about the price as it was a Christmas present, but i think it was about £20

it really does have a smell of roses.

I highly recommend it!

 Sorry if this was a really short post but its my first review and i dont really know what to say.

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Christmas gifts for her

Boys out there this is your chance to get your girlfriends, sisters, mums, grannies... a Christmas present.


If you want to buy one there's lots of things you can buy with loads of different budgets.

Under £10

• lots of shops out there do gift sets (lush ,the body shop, soap and glory... ) every girl likes a good gift set for a pamper day or just for there daily routine.

• CANDLES there's hundreds of scents out there from fruity to Christmassy...

• Makeup/nail polishes

   

£10 over

• the same gifts up there suit in this budget you can buy more or from other brands. 

•  perfumes again hundreds of scents and prices   

•  bags, cloths, matching jumpers, gift cards for her favourite shop, shoes...