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BATTLE OF THE DUPES #17: Essie vs. OPI
I had these two in my collection and thought 'oh, are these a dupe?' so I put them to the test. PACKAGING (Essie): I am a bit OCD when it...
Alicia Maude
Jun 8, 2020


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #15: MAC vs. NYX
For years I have been using MAC Face & Body foundation but when I saw on @dupeboss Instagram post saying that NYX Total Control Drop...
Alicia Maude
Jun 3, 2020


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #14: Benefit vs. W7
I love Benefit They're Real mascara and saw all over social media but it's an article on Cosmopolitan: It's a face off: Luxury vs budget...
Alicia Maude
Jun 1, 2020


FIRST IMPRESSIONS: NYX Professional Makeup Total Control Drop Foundation
I have heard about this foundation about it being really good for those with dry skin so I ordered it now I didn't get the brush that...
Alicia Maude
Apr 13, 2020


FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Revlon ColorStayâ„¢ Foundation For Normal/Dry Skin
I haven't really tried a lot of Revlon products except their nail bits so thought I would try out a foundation and when they have a...
Alicia Maude
Mar 13, 2020


GIFT IDEA: New Baby (For Talia & Ben's Baby Boy)
Before I start I want to just say that I didn't pay for this gift by myself so at work when somebody leaves or goes on maternity leave we...
Alicia Maude
Feb 28, 2020


REVIEW: IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream with SPF 50+
My sister came over and her skin looked amazing so I asked what foundation she was using and it was this one so I popped to Boots the...
Alicia Maude
Jan 26, 2020


November 2019 Favourites
I haven't really tried a lot of new products because I was away for a while but then with the new year coming up I want to use up as many...
Alicia Maude
Nov 29, 2019


REVISIT: Rimmel Volume Shake Mascara
Back in July I tried this mascara and gave it a rating of 2 out of 5, I know some of my mascaras are better once it's been opened so...
Alicia Maude
Oct 9, 2019


5 Top Purchases of July 2019
I thought I would share my top 5 purchases of July. ASOS DESIGN Super Dropped Armhole Tank I really want to get into working out but...
Alicia Maude
Aug 9, 2019


FIRST IMPRESSIONS: It'S SKIN Power 10 Formula Ve Mask Sheet
I love a sheet mask and have seen a few people rave about It'S SKIN so thought I would try them out. CLAIMS: Provides intense nourishment...
Alicia Maude
Aug 7, 2019


FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Rimmel Brow This Way 3-in-1 Soft Powder
Rimmel released a new brow product a while ago and I never tried it out so thought I would put it to the test. CLAIMS: Thick, bold brows...
Alicia Maude
Jul 26, 2019


FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer
This is the first Smashbox product that I have tried. CLAIMS: Makeup lasts hours & hours Fills in fine lines & pores instantly Glides on...
Alicia Maude
Jul 12, 2019


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #13: Essie vs. OPI
I have mentioned a few times (I think) that my favourite nail polish is Essie in Fiji, it's a really nice colour on pale skin tones as...
Alicia Maude
Jun 28, 2019


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #11: Essie vs. Nails Inc
I thought this Nails Inc shade was limited edition but it turns out that it's not, I got this in a magazine I have buffed and filed my...
Alicia Maude
Jun 21, 2019


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #10: MAC vs. wet n wild
My first MAC lipstick was Creme Cup, this is my second tube of this lipstick so you can tell I like it and when I came across Pinterest...
Alicia Maude
Jun 19, 2019


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #8: Essie vs. Sally Hansen
I found two photos of my nails and thought they looked similar so I have decided to see if they are dupes. I have buffed and filed my...
Alicia Maude
Jun 12, 2019


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #7: MAC vs. Wet N Wild
A couple of years ago MAC Lipstick in Velvet Teddy was a big hit, everybody was wearing it and I remember that it was hard to get your...
Alicia Maude
Jun 7, 2019


BATTLE OF THE DUPES #6: Benefit vs. wet n wild
In 2016 Benefit Cosmetics sold a Hoola Bronzer every 10 seconds and in 2019 they expanded this to range to having four shades now but I...
Alicia Maude
Jun 5, 2019


FULL FACE ONE BRAND: Natural Collection 2019 #OneBrandOneWeek (+overview)
I can't believe this week is up, I feel like it was longer than normal but I can say I did a blog post every day this week all about...
Alicia Maude
Apr 28, 2019
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