BYS Free Eyeshadow Palette Swatches

Hey Guys
Just another quick post from moi x I've had a request for some swatches and more info on the BYS palette I showed yesterday which was free with Top of the Pops magazine :)

The palette comes in a strong cardboard packaging and features 9 eye shades and a small sponge applicator

The top row of shadows are described as Pretty Eyes - from left to right - first up a peachy nude pink shade, then, then a brighter more neon pink - this isn't scary tho just fresh and pretty for summer and finally a darker pink shade

The second row is called Bright Eyes - from left to right - first up a minty turquoise shade - pale duck egg blue shade this is quite neutral toned, next up a bright blue turquoise very like MAC Electric Eel, and finally more of an aqua tealy turquoise

The row is described as Party Eyes - the three colours are perfect for creating a smokey eye look - from left to right - an off white colour, a lovely mid grey and finally a very dark charcoal grey

I hope this was useful for you - the shadows as you can see are really pigmented and they are really soft too and don't drag on your skin. I am actually really impressed for a magazine freebie and for such a cheap brand. If you like the look of this get a move on as the new issue of Top of the Pops magazine is out next Wednesday. Any more questions please ask x

Superdrug, Peacocks and Boyes Haulage

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I know I said I would be laying off on the haulage front but I did pop to a local town this afternoon with Momma Lou - the appeal of this town - Superdrug :) Now I am free from the restraints of Project 10 Pan I wanted to go and play with make up for a bit lol First up this Accessorize special offer set

I'd seen this online but not in store. This store doesn't actually sell the Accessorize make up line but they had these sets of three Accessorize full sized eyeshadows for only £1.99 - they should retail at between £2 and £4 each! They had two sets to chose from - Mine contained

3. Truffle - a gorgeous bronze / taupe

10. Soft Pink - a gorgeous shimmery oyster pink

16. Sage - a gorgeous golden sage green
Swatches - From L - R - Truffle, Soft Pink, and Sage

I am soo happy with these - the are so pigmented and super soft - my larger Superdrug didn't have these so it's worth trying smaller stores, they also have the sets online but you can't choose which one you get.

I also picked up one of the new Dream Touch Blushers by Maybelline - these are gorgeous and creamy the only thing is the stand was a mess, and they were all mixed up so I picked one I liked the look of the only thing is the colour names aren't on the packaging so I don't know which one it is - why have Maybelline done this?

Anyway by course of elimination this is maybe Peach but I'd need to see it alongside Berry to make a true comparison - whatever I know that's not much help but it is super pretty :)

I also picked up two of the new Beauty UK Lip Lust glosses in No. 4 Sweet Sixteen (Top) and No.6 Oh Baby (Bottom) I am going to do a full review of these in a new series of posts I'm planning to do so no swatches at the moment x

I also picked up a copy of Top of the Pops magazine, yes I know I am not 12 but they had an interesting make up free gift.

For only £2.99 you got a BYS Eyeshadow Palette which has 9 colours which surprisingly is really pigmented

You also got a silver glitter liner, and a black and a jade pencil liner

I've only tried a couple of BYS bits in the past (my local chemist often sells bits) but as well as  being super cheap they all seem to be ok for the money, I have a lovely striped bronzer which alas they don't seem to make any more but if your keen on trying some super cheap make up you can get a 25% discount on BYS cosmetics @ http://www.makeup.uk.com/ just enter the code TOTP25 X

I also popped into Boyes - this is a shop that just seems to be in the North of England and Yorkshire - it sells all sorts of bits and pieces including health and beauty, clothing, craft, kitchenware etc I bought a couple of nail polishes W7 Limited Edition Earthquake Silver Shatter and LA Colors Color Craze Nail Polish in Static Electricity

I also popped into Peacocks to buy some undies - and for the first time I noticed the Evie Glam Make Up Range - it was on 3 for 2 so I bought a few bits which I will review for you hence no swatches in this post - first up the Blue Eyeshadow Quad - although it only has one real blue in it and a Mink Nail Polish

and a Blusher which seems a pretty peach / pink shade - look out for a review post coming soon x

So that was my haul some good bargains and a few reviews to come x Any questions or if you would like reviews of anything I hadn't mentioned please let me know x Next up a rave and review xx

Oh Happy Days

Well a new month has started with a little bit of happy news - I am going on holiday!!! OK not now but at the end of September I am going to Cyprus again and I can't wait - Sunshine!!! Needless to say I need to get my diet up and running again I managed to loose another 2lbs this week which means I've lost a stone in total since I started. I've still got a way to go but I can do it if I try :)
I've also started my spending diet again this month - I've got some Eyeko and Avon coming which has already been paid for - so I can't spend anymore than £30 on anything else for myself. Well I have made my first purchases this month a not very exciting travel spray bottle for decanting, and also a BYS 5 Stripe Golden Bronzing Powder in 01 Golden Dore. It was only £2.49 from my local chemists and its really pretty as well as being great value .I will definitely be taking it on holiday to give me a lovely golden glow on an evening, it also comes in another shade 02 Nutmeg which is a little bit darker.