ECOTOOLS Complexion Collection Correcting Concealer Brush + GIVEAWAY!

Although I haven't tried many of them, all of the Ecotools brushes I own I really enjoy and use on a nearly daily basis. When I saw they had released a new range of 'Complexion Correcting' brushes I was really keen to give them a go!

I decided to opt for the concealer brush ($4.99) as I tend to suffer with blemishes more often than I would like! I usually find applying concealer to these areas quite tricky as often the brush can just move the concealer around on the area rather than actually making it stick to the area. This is the problem this brush aims to tackle as it allows you to stipple the concealer on to the area without moving it around.

The brush is vegan, made with recycled aluminium and bamboo handles and has a dual fibre synthetic head. I use predominantly synthetic brushes and most furs cause me to have an allergic reaction and I think Ecotools make some of the softest brushes I have tried. This brush isn't SUPER soft, as it is intended for stippling and some rigidity is required, but it is certainly comfortable to use on the skin.

All in all, for general concealer use I will still stick with my Real Techniques Setting Brush, but for tackling tricky blemishes this brush has become my right hand man!

I was surprised to see that these are no longer available to buy in the UK (although I picked it up from Boots about a month ago). The good news, however, is that I have an extra one to giveaway to one of my readers! Hoorah!

GIVEAWAY RULES 

• Anyone can enter, I am happy to post internationally.
• Entries must be in by 12th October.
• A winner will be chosen at random using Rafflecopter
• I will contact the winner privately and as long as they are happy for me to share that they have won I will announce on Twitter and/or Facebook also. If I do not receive a response within 28 days, a new winner will be drawn. 
• You can enter via Rafflecopter by following on Twitter, following on Bloglovin, visiting my Facebook page and tweeting about the giveaway (this can be done once a day to increase your odds of winning!)
• GOOD LUCK!

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Nanshy 4 Piece Face Brush Set

Nanshy is a brand I actually hadn't heard of until I visited their counter at IMATs. I'm always after synthetic brushes, both because they are cruelty free and because my skin is sensitive to real hair, so when I saw their brushes were 100% vegan and they had a great range of face brushes I was pretty excited! I finally decided to pick up the four piece Gobsmack Gorgoues set (you can buy these on Amazon here)

I think we should just start by taking a moment to appreciate how cool these brushes look - I love their branding!

I can tell a lot of thought went in to creating 4 brushes which, together, are perfect for getting a flawless and blended complexion. They can all be used for foundation application, although they also serve other purposes too. The 'Flawless Foundation' brush is similar to the Real Techniques buffing brush (and better in my opinion) and is great for foundation application - especially if you prefer a little more coverage. The 'Buffed Base' is a multi-purpose brush which can be used for foundations or powder products - I like to use this to set my under eye area with powder. The 'Angled Airbrush' is, again, a foundation brush but it can be used to apply cream contour or blush products. Finally, the 'Conceal Perfector' is obviously a great tool for seamless concealer application.

These brushes are all quite dense and certainly good quality. I have washed them a few times and have seen no shredding either. 

This is a fantastic foursome, and a great addition for anyone looking to expand their range of face brushes. 

Have you tried anything from Nanshy? 

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The Brushes You Need From Make Up Revolution Pro Brush Collection (Review)!

December Favourites 2014!

So.... that was an unexpected blogging hiatus?! Apologies for my absence, Christmas festivities / travelling around visiting various people got the better of me unfortunately... I am now back and raring to go with a backlog of photographs to slowly work my way through..... 

I didn't have a November favourites last month, it was pretty much the same as my October favourites and I didn't want to go picking things that I hadn't really been loving. So this month I've had two month to make picks of things I've really been enjoying - so let's get stuck in!

Nivea In Shower Body Moisturiser - £2.75
I am in no mood to stand around baring all whilst I moisturise during these cold winter months, but my skin is most definitely thirsty... I was skeptical about this product but I now certainly get what it's all about. Takes just a few seconds in the shower and skin is left silky soft. Will definitely be re-purchasing and it's currently on offer at Boots! 

Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush - £21.99 in set
I have recently started using this brush for my concealer and it has been putting my Beauty Blender to shame. It acts just like a miniature version of the buffing brush and blends concealer in seamlessly. Annoyingly, you can't buy this brush on it's own and only in the starter set, but all the brushes are pretty handy and for £22 it's a steal! 

Seche Vite Top Coat - £9
I was so late to the party on this one. Super glossy, super fast drying and a lot of ml for your money. I don't have a bad word to say about this top coat. Keep your eyes peeled in TK Maxx for these where you can pick up a bottle for a couple of quid! 

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso - £8.91 
I love a good Amazon find! Milani is a hard brand to come by in the UK but for some reason Amazon stocked this blush... I bought it on a whim and didn't have many expectations having not tried the brand before but I have fallen in love with this blush! It's peachy with a subtle shimmer and pretty opaque. It pairs really nicely with bronzer and a bronze / gold eye and I would definitely recommend placing an order on this one (free shipping too!)

Illamasqua Cream Pigment in Hollow - £17.50
I bought this a long time ago when there was a lot of hype around using it as a contour... I didn't love it, so it sat in a box unused for a while until I found it again a few weeks ago. I started using it as an eyeshadow base and have used it pretty much every day since I started. It is a great base for anyone who loves a subtle eye look like I do and wants a little more staying power to their eyeshadows. I had previously been using the Maybelline colour tattoos, but Hollow is a lot much blendable and generally easier to work with. A little pricey, but it would definitely last a long time and it makes eye make up a doddle! 

The Body Shop Aloe Lip Treatment - £5
My lips have been chapping and cracking really badly this month now that the temperature has dropped. This lip treatment has been doing the world of good to provide a protective barrier to the wind and cold whilst actually soothing my lips underneath. It is quite thick and a bit sticky, but no worse than a lip gloss would be. The tube is pretty big for £5 too, and it's suitable for sensitive skin! 

Elf Blending Brush - £3.95
After using this brush, there is no way I will be buying another Mac 217... I actually prefer this brush and it's under £4! This brush is so soft, buff shadow in effortlessly and is such a bargain - I can't recommend it enough! I think this brush is often sold out online.... but if you live in or near Cardiff you can go to the Elf store and pick one up! I will definitely be picking up a few more of these. 

And there it is! 

Let me know if you've tried any of these products and what your thoughts were

Hope everyone has had a happy start to 2015!

Lyd

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