Freedom Makeup London **Full Face First Impressions + Tutorial **

If you follow me on Instagram/Facebook, you will know that I place my first ever order with Freedom Makeup London.

Freedom Makeup are a new brand created by the wonderful guys at Makeup Revolution (one of my favourite brands.)

The quality and cost of MUR products are second to none, so I HAD to get my hands on some on the Freedom stuff, and with an EPIC promotion on, with 20% discount on top for my first order, this was an opportunity too good to pass up.

So in this post, I'm going to give you my first impressions of some of the products as well as a tutorial. Please note that this is mainly a one brand tutorial :-)

If you plan on sticking around to read, I suggest you grab yourself a cuppa cos this is going to be a LONG one!

My First Freedom Makeup Haul! <3

To start, I used the Pro Mattify primer.buy here  This primer is clear with a silky texture. It glides over the skin, and a little bit goes a long way. I'm very skeptical over anything 'Mattifying' as I have a very oily t-zone, and am yet to find a primer that helps with this. I wore this all day, and am pleased to say, I only had to blot once, and that was toward the end of the day.

I hope this one withstands the test of time. :-)

Next is the Pro Matte foundation in shade 02.buy here Unfortunately, this foundation didn't apply too great with a brush, which is what I normally use. I managed it in the end, but it was not an easy task. However, the colour was actually great! It was perfectly neutral, which is exactly what I need on my pale skin. Perhaps this would be better applied with a beauty blender for a great finish.

An oldie, but a goodie, the Collection Lasting Perfection concealer. This is just about one of the only concealers I use. The coverage is amazing. Definitely one of my Holy Grail products.

I added this to the under eyes, centre of the nose, centre of the forehead, chin and any other blemishes that need covering.

To set, I used the Bare Minerals BareSkin setting power in Light to Medium. I'm such a fan of Bare Minerals, so I was really excited to try this. This has a beautiful, soft texture, but I found that my make up creased under my eyes after a while, and the colour was too dark for my super pale skin tone. Unfortunately, this is a miss for me :-( 

Next, Bronzer in 110 Matte.buy here I was soooo worried about this shade, I thought it was going to be very orange as most bronzers are on me. I was pleasantly surprised with this one. I did only use a very light application, but this was enough to add a bit of colour to my ghost white complexion. I added this to my forehead, temples, sides of my nose and jawline.

A nice little surprise to add to my collection. 

To contour, I used the Pro Blush and Highlight palette in Peach Spice.buy here I was actually very pleasantly surprised with this palette. There is a good range of colours for most skin tones. I used the dark brown shade to contour (I haven't blended my contour in this picture) It looks a little orange, but when blended, everything looks perfectly defined. The colours are so pigmented, and glide over the skin easily. Thy blend out really well giving a perfect finish. I am yet to use the other colours, but definitely intend to, especially the peach and pink colours for blush. 

For blush, I used this peachey shade called Angelic. buy hereI'm not into to peachey shades, I tend touse pinks a lot more but really want to give this a try as it's very light. I literally dabbed my blush brush in, and found that this was too much product. The pigmentation is INSANE! You need the tiniest amount to get perfectly flushed finish. The colour is simply gorgeous as well, it's definitely turning me into a peach convert!

Next, is the Pro Highlight in Glow.buy here When I bought this, I didn't expect it to be this gold. Its a beautiful shade, but I cannot use a lot of it, it just doesn't work on my skintone. However, the quality is fantastic, and again, the pigmentation is amazing. I can use a tiny amount for a subtle glow, but the full-on WOW factor is out of the question with this one. this would be more suited to someone with an olive skin tone in my opinion. 

Onto brows...Using the Anastasia Dipbrow Pomade in Dark Brown.  I have had this tiny pot for over a year now and have still not hit the bottom. It is the only brow product I use (sometimes I switch to the BrowWiz, but always come back to this!) I honestly can't see myself using anything else ever again!

To tidy up the brows, I'm using the Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer. The name says it all, this is truly one of my favourite concealers in the world, EVER. The coverage is amazing. It's so good, I have a whole blog post dedicated to it... (here). I use completely underneath the brow and just above the tail to highlight.

Another oldie...To keep the brows in place, I used the Maybelline Brow Drama in Dark Brown.

Next, I added Mono Eyeshadow in Base 205. buy here This is a lovely creamy eyeshadow that glides on effortlessly and blends so easily.

I used this shade make it easier to blend out a smokey eye. I always find it better to start with your lightest colour first and work downwards, as sometimes its too easy to get carried away with the dark colours when you apply them first and go overboard. I added this to the crease of the eye and blended it upwards.

After that, I added Mono Eyeshadow in Base 203.buy here This is a very slightly shimmery pink colour, I added this to the crease in wiper motions so as to not take the shimmer above the brow bone.

This is the Decadence Palette in Today's Tonight. buy here I LOVE this palette. I would use every single colour in here. It ranges from mattes to shimmers. Its a truly gorgeous palette that I can see myself using very often!

The only down side is that none of these shades have names so I can't tell you with ease which I used.

I used the dark brown shade that is on the top row (in this picture) and fourth from right. I am holding the palette upside down so it would be bottom row, fourth from left(to confuse matters!!)

I blended this shade in the outer corners, up to the crease and on the inner corner and under the eye.

Next is Mono Eyeshadow in Gilded 217. buy here This is a gorgeous coppery gold colour. I all honesty, I wasn't expecting much of this as a lot of the cheaper, shimmery eyeshadows I have purchased the past have had been difficult to get onto any applicator, and you have to use so much product to get a little colour, it's often not worth the effort.

But this Eyeshadow is something else completely. I mean,can you believe this is went on dry? The colour payoff is incredible! This eyeshadow is just as creamy and gorgeous as the rest!

I added this colour over the centre of the lid. 

This is Mono Eyeshadow in Smoulder 214. buy here Just like the Gilded eyeshadow, this is so easy to apply with no fallout. I'm so impressed with this.

I added this to the outer corners for a more smokey effect.

I felt that the crease needed more depth, so I added the Makeup Revolution mono eyeshadow in Mocha Love. I often use this as my contour shade as well as it is the perfect grey toned brown.

For eyeliner, I used the Pro Line in Waterproof Black. buy here. This was really easy to apply and is really opaque. The only thing I didn't like was that I found the applicator very scratchy and became wary of it on my lids. I do like this liner though, so may apply with a brush in future. 

Then I added mascara and false lashes. I believe these are Revlon lashes but I cannot remember which they are.I used the Duo waterproof lash glue in Dark to apply these.

Eyes are done!!

I lined my lips with the Makeup Revolution lipliner in Rebel. I filled the entire of my lips in, in order to hold the colour all day.

This colour is simply stunning. This is Adorn. buy here It is a gorgeous purple berry colour, with a slight hint of a shimmer. It is definitely a favourite of mine now! I have the Rebel lipstick from Makeup Revolution, and this is nearly the same colour but with a shimmer in it. So stunning! The lipstick itself is so creamy and glides on like a dream.

I added this right over the top of the liner for a full coverage colour.

Ta Dah!!

I'm so happy with this make up look!

And there you have it. A *nearly* full face of first impressions. 

Freedom Makeup is definitely one of my new favourite brands. The quality of their makeup is amazing and they are soooo affordable. Guys, you need to try some of this stuff if you haven't already. 

You will not regret it!!

Please leave me comments to let me know what you think and if you would like to see more posts like this. 

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Until next time! 

Much Love :-)

Kimmy

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Matte Taupe Eye and Natural(ish) Pink Lip Tutorial

Since the sunshine has been hitting the normally,wet and rainy Wales, I have been wearing very light summery and shimmery colours on my eyes, but today I wanted to do something complete opposite and went dark and matte!

I forgot how to smile... !

You have seen how I do my face make up in a previous post (See Here). Exactly the same process, except I used the Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit in Light to Medium and the Make Up Revolution Blush in WOW!

I also filled in my eyesbrows using the ABH Dipbrow Pomade (Eyebrow tutorial here)

Onto the Eyes>>>

To start I used the NYC Cityproof 24hr Waterproof Eyeshadow in TRIBECA TAUPE.

Sidenote: I picked a couple of these up from my local Poundland and absolutely LOVE them!!

I add this all over the lid, as it is going to act as a primer due to its creamy texture.  I then take a pencil brush and try and blend out the edges to give it a seamless finish.

I then added to the Maybelline Colour Tattoo in PERMANENT TAUPE over the top of this.

They are both practically the same colour when applied, however the addition of the colour tattoo gives a more block colour. 

Next, I added the Urban Decay single eyeshadow in TEASE to the crease. This is another taupe colour, but has a little more brown in it.

I used a the Urban Decay Naked 2 brush, using the fluffy end to blend the colour into the crease, using a wiper motion, and then small circular motions to blend the colour upwards. 

I used the flat end mark off the edges, giving them a little more definition. 

Next I added the Makeup Store Microshadow in DESERT.

This is a very light colour that is so fantastic for blending out a smokey eye. To apply this, I used the Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush using small circular motions to apply this to the brow bone.

I then used the shade WHITE NOISE from the Makeup Revolution GIVE THEM NIGHTMARES Salvation Palette,

I added this to the inner corner to brighten this area, and also under the eyebrow to complete the blended out look. I used the Vintage Cosmetics Eyeshadow Brush for this.

I then curled my lashes using an Emite Eyelash Curler. 

Next, I applied the MaybellinE EyestudiO Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner in 01 BLACK.

I applied this using a Da Vinci Eyeliner Brush. I made a small wing on the out corner, and also brought the liner right down to the tear duct, making a small point in the corner, and bringing it a little along to the lower lash line. 

Next... Mascara...

I used the Urban Decay Perversion Mascara and Subversion Lash Primer.

The Lash Primer is like a white mascara that helps the lashes look thicker and longer. 

I then added the Perversion Mascara on top of the primer to get longer, thicker, blacker lashes. 

Then, I added false lashes. I used the Ardell Wispies. I love these lashes so much and am yet to find any that I love more. They give a full, long and thick appearance. They're just beautiful and so affordable.

I also use the Duo Waterproof lash glue and Tweezerman tweezers to apply them.

Onto this little beauty next.

This lipstick is one of my new favourites in my little (hah!) stash.

This lipstick is by Barry M in the shade 514 GENIE.

It looks very scary, in that it's GREEN! But this lipstick is truly magical. It reacts with the P H in your lips, and turns your own unique shade of pink. 

On me, it's kind of a fuschia colour. It looks more like a lipstain, but the colour really lasts all day, and it's so lightweight. Perfect for a pop of colour with any makeup look as you know that the colour it changes to, will be unique and perfect for you!! 

So this is the final look. Everything is completely matte. Not an ounce of shimmer anywhere. Sometimes I love this kind of look, especially when I need a day off from the glitter, (although I do LOVE glitter!!)

Don'y forget to leave me comments on this look. I love hearing your feedback. 

Until next time, 

Kimmy 

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AMAZING COSMETICS AMAZING CONCEALER ***REVIEW***

The AMAZING CONCEALER!

I purchased this concealer for the price of £19.50 from Cult Beauty at the end of May after hearing amazing things about it. 

For the price, I thought I was going to get a bigger tube than what I received. At only 6ml/0.2floz, it made me a little scared to use it, as, if this were a normal concealer, I would probably use half the tube in one make up application!

It also comes in 20 different shades, so you are guaranteed to find the right shade for you.

As I am incredibly pale, I bought the shade Fair as this looked like the lightest one that they have.

Now onto the Application>>>

I wanted to test it first on my under eye bags, as this is the biggest problem for me.

You can see here, that I have a lot of darkness in the corner of my eyes, 

Please note that the only make up I am wearing in this photo is primer, foundation and brows.

Upon first applying this concealer, I added a blob to my little finger to apply to one eye. When I started dabbing, it was clear that this was WAAAAY too much!! I wiped it off  and started again.

This tiny blob is all that I needed for both eyes!!!

Sorry about the blurry picture!

I lightly dabbed it in. It blended so smoothly,and the coverage is as it's name states, AMAZING!!

My under eye bags are gone! Just with this tiny little amount, 

I now use it daily and the tube is still practically full. I can see the tiny tube lasting me a long time and it really is worth it's weight in gold. It also covers blemishes and scarring like an absolute dream. The coverage looks so natural when blended properly.

I do use a powder to set the concealer, and so far,it hasn't creased or become cakey like some other concealers do. 

I am really impressed with this little gem and will definitely purchase from Amazing Cosmetics again.. 

They also have AMAZING Foundations, which I very much fancy buying, so watch this space! 

If you have any questions about this product, please feel free to comment or send me and email. I am more than happy to chat! 

Until next time,

Kimmy 

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