1980's Makeup

Hi everyone!

For the last post in my series of ‘Makeup Through the Decades’ I will be taking a look back at makeup from the 1980’s and which products are useful when trying to recreate this look.

The 80’s saw a dramatic change from previous decades where women had kept makeup natural and light and instead the new order of the day was to pile makeup on and experiment with bold, bright colours. This is a really fun look to play around with and gives you the chance to try out colours and styles that you might not normally go for.

Face

Gone was the golden glow of the 70’s and instead women usually opted to use foundation that was one or two shades lighter than their natural skin tone. This meant that the already bright colours used on the eyes and cheeks would really stand out and make the look all that more dramatic. Foundation was also applied liberally so a full coverage product is best for this look. I like MAC’s Studio Fix Foundation (£20.50) when I’m after something a bit heavier and that will help cover any blemishes or imperfections.

Eyes

Smokey eyes in bright colours such as fuchsia, electric blue, oranges and greens were hugely popular throughout the 80’s. Any colour that takes your fancy would work for this look as long as it is bold and vivid! Thick, dark eyeliner was also essential and was applied to both the upper and lower lash lines to get the most dramatic effect. Add a pair of false lashes to really finish off the striking eye makeup needed to achieve the 80’s look. MAC’s Fluidline eyeliner in Black Track (£15.50) and L’oreal Superliner in Carbon Black (£6.49 at Superdrug) are really easy to use eyeliners that are great for this look. MUA also do some really cheap eyeshadow palettes (from £4) if you don’t want to spend a fortune on colours that you might not use that often.

                                                          Cheeks

One of the most recognisable aspects of 1980’s makeup has got to be the blusher. This was applied to the hollows of the cheeks in thick lines for a stripy appearance. Blusher was never blended out to look more natural and again bright colours such as hot pinks, oranges and plums were the most popular in this decade. Use a highlighter on the cheek bones to really make blusher stand out; Benefit’s Watts Up (£24.50) and MAC’s Lustre Drops in Pink Rebel (£17.50) are a couple of my favourite highlighters at the moment.

Lips

By now you may have noticed there is a bit of a theme to the look of the 80’s – the bolder and brighter the better! Lipstick was no exception to the rule with Fuchsia again being a popular choice. Impassioned by MAC (£14) is a fab bright pink lipstick as is Shocking Pink Lip Paint (£4.49) from Barry M.

The 80’s was all about taking your look to the extreme and women took inspiration from stars such as Madonna and Cyndi Lauper throughout this era. Don’t be afraid to experiment with colours that you might usually steer clear of and remember the bolder and brighter the better!

Have any of you guys tried to recreate this look? I’d love to hear any tips or tricks you have for recreating the 80’s glam style.

Hope you enjoyed reading,

BBx

Images taken from:

http://liketotally80s.wikispaces.com/Fashion+Trends

 

Clinique Makeup Brush Cleanser

Hi everyone!

As promised in my October favourites post, I thought I would do a quick review of the Clinique Makeup Brush Cleanser which I have become a big fan of!

This makeup brush cleanser costs £12.50 for 200ml which I think is a good price, especially considering how long the bottle seems to last. There are two ways in which I have been using this product; firstly you can give your brushes a quick spritz after each use and just wipe over with a tissue or baby wipe to give them a quick clean. For a more extensive wash, I have been spraying my brushes and rubbing the cleanser in, before rinsing with water. From time to time I then repeat with baby shampoo after using the cleanser to get them extra clean and soft.

 

I have been really impressed with how clean my makeup brushes have been after using this spray. Recently I have just been giving my brushes a big clean every week or two rather than spraying them with the cleanser after each use. This is because I find that I really need to rinse the brushes with water to remove all the oils and makeup from them. I had previously been just using baby shampoo but found that it would take a long time to clean the brushes this way and there would still be some stubborn stains left on the bristles that the baby shampoo just wasn’t getting rid of.  However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that this product gets the brushes looking like new again and they feel so soft and fluffy once they have dried.

 

I am always cautious about which products I use on my face as my skin is really sensitive and this is one of the reasons that I chose Clinique over other brands of makeup brush cleaners. Thankfully, I haven’t had any problems with this product irritating my skin so if you have similar problems with sensitive skin then this may be a good cleanser to try. Finally, I like the fact that the cleanser comes in a spray bottle which is so much easier to use and much more convenient than a product that you have to pour out and you only need a couple of sprays per brush so I think the bottle will last a long time too.

There’s not really anything that I don’t like about this product and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good makeup brush cleanser that doesn’t cost a fortune. 

Which makeup brush cleansers do you guys like? Have any of you tried the Clinique one and what did you think?

Thanks for reading,

BBx

She Said Beauty Box Review - November 2012

Hellloooo,

Yesterday I received my penultimate She Said Beauty Box so I thought I’d share my thoughts on this month’s contents for my next blog post :)

Weleda Wild Rose Smoothing Night Cream

This night cream is meant to ‘aid the regeneration of the outer layer of skin during the night’ and smooth out fine lines and restore elasticity. The cream feels really nice on the skin and I quite like the smell of it as well. However, I am trying to cut down on the amount of skin products I use and I don’t really feel like this product is for my skin type so it will probably be one I pass on to my mum.

So....? Brit Body Spray

I’m not a huge fan of the So...? range and I’m afraid to say this product is no exception. According to the So...? website this body spray contains notes of English Rose and Peony as well as Amber, Cranberry and Vanilla. These are usually scents that I like, particularly vanilla, but if I’m honest I don’t like this fragrance at all and probably won’t get much use out of it.

Makebelieve Enhance Shimmer Lipgloss

This is my favourite product in this month’s She Said Box. I love lip glosses and this one is a really nice pale peachy pink colour with a hint of shimmer in it. It also has a delicious orange scent to it which I love and it is a full sized item which is always a bonus! I have never tried any products from this range before so I am looking forward to giving it a try.

Redken Smooth Lock Shampoo and Conditioner

I received the Redken Colour Extend Radiant treatment in the August She Said Box and was really impressed with it so I am looking forward to trying out this shampoo and conditioner. These products are supposed to help maintain a frizz free do whilst providing resistance against humidity and strengthening hair. This is the type of product that my hair really needs so fingers crossed it’s as good as the Colour Extend spray.

Yardly Royal English Daisy Eau De Toilette

This perfume is a floral fragrance which contains notes of hyacinth, white rose, sandalwood and musk. I really like this perfume and the full size is only £9.99 (50ml) which I think is great. I received the Yardly London Royal Diamond perfume in another She Said box and quite liked that perfume as well but I think I prefer this one overall.

Murrays Manicure Matchbook Nail Files

This is a really handy item to have in your handbag for any nail emergencies. I have acrylic nails at the moment and I think I would have found these a bit more useful when I had natural nails but I still think they are a great bonus product.

So that’s all the products that I received in the November She Said Beauty Box. I think there are some items in this box that I really like and some that I don’t like at all so it was a bit hit and miss this month. Having said that I am disappointed that next month is the last month in my subscription and I am still undecided as to whether to renew or not. I think I would prefer a beauty box that contains more makeup products rather than skin care products as I pretty much have a set skin care routine that I am happy with now. If any of you guys would recommend a beauty box that’s more makeup based please let me know and I’ll take a look :)

What did you think of the November She Said Box? Which products did you like and which did you think weren’t so great?

Thanks for reading,

BBx