My Christmas wish list and my 1st ever.. 1st impressions!

Hey everyone!

I hope everyone is well!!

I did my first ever "first impressions" video!
I chose to do it on the L'Oreal Super Slim Liquid Eye Liner that I picked up in target recently for only $8.99! If you missed the video catch it here!

Since buying the eyeliner pen I have really fallen in love with it - it makes cat eyes so much easier!
I hope it lasts me awhile and doesn't dry out too quickly (as I've found similar products have).
I like this pen because the tip is precise and thin but it is not too long (as I found the maybeline master precise to be). I think that the longer an eyeliner pen like this is = the more flimsy and difficult to use. I think the super slim is perfect for beginners of makeup or people who still struggle with winged liner(cough mee).. I would highly recommend this product and would definitely re-purchase!

Highlight = 'Marilyn' by Gerard Cosmetics! Code 'Barry'=25% off the entire site!

I've seen loads of reports that the Kardashian's posted there Christmas wish list/gift guide this week and while I don't have any of their apps my question to you is what's one your wish list or gift guide? it might give me some ideas for a post? Let me know! 

My wish list would be mostly techy this year: a Macbook Pro (I hate my current laptop and I'm just over pcs altogether: my experience is that they don't last!), an iphone 6 S Plus (bigger is better?:) and a new camcorder(mine's broken), also a new tripod!lol Other than that I'd love the Kat Von D Mi Vida Loca Remix eyeshadow palette(it's in a colour wheel=how awesome!), over the knee lace up boots and the yeezy boost 350 runners: in love!x!
not quite as extravagant as the Kardashian's lists! lol

Lots of Love, 

Shahira Xo 

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VIDEO - Revlon Colorstay Foundation: Review, Demo and Test

HEY Everyone! 

Sorry I missed a week last week as I had promised to post a video every week! 

What can I say... my intentions are good but then life keeps getting in the way! 

ANYWAY 

Here is my latest video! 

It is a Review, Demo and Test on the Revlon 24hr wear Colorstay Foundation!

I use the Oily/Combination version (dry skin version also available) and my colour is 240 medium beige!

Before applying my foundation I set a cream contour on my cheek bones, temples forehead and down the sides of my nose and I colour corrected with NYX colour correcting concealer in Orange.. I used this to combat both dark patches and redness under my eyes, on the nostril area, chin and wherever I had a blemish, I then applied the foundation on top (without rubbing in these products) and used my real technique expert face brush to buff in not only the foundation but also the colour correcting concealer and cream contour. Hence I started with the concealed/lighter areas of my face first and then moved on to the areas that had the cream contour. 

Off Camera I then applied my ELF blush/bronzer duo in Antigua and set everything in place with a loose powder (mineral rice setting powder by youngblood cosmetics). 

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Hope you enjoyed the video! 

Lots of Love, 

Shahira Xo

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Have you seen my most recent YouTube videos?

Hey everyone!

SO I've become better at YouTubing more regularly and below are my two most recent - both are hair tutorials but that's just coincidence (not all my videos will be hair related;). One is How I cut my own hair at home and the other is an Ariana Grande Inspired hair style! Anyway I thought I would post them on here incase you missed them! ENJOY!x!

Let me know what you think or if you have any requests for future videos :)

AND Incase you missed the makeup tutorial I posted a couple of weeks ago...

Lots of Love!

Shahira Xo

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The drugstore Yellow Colour Corrector/Concealer that beats MAC's Highlight pen in 'Light boost'

Hey everyone! 

In-case you missed it on my instagram or most recent YouTube video I thought I would introduce you (here on my blog) to a product I am loving!

It is the Physicians Formula Youthful wear concealer!(in yellow/light)

 

Physicians formula is brand new to me - I had never used any of their products until I picked up this concealer recently out of interest (I lost my makeup bag during 4th of July celebrations so I had to do some re-stocking of the essentials). I am so glad I found this!!!

I believe the yellow side is very comparable and may I say BETTER than mac's 'light boost' pen as it has a thicker consistency which means less product is needed to 'colour correct'! and it's also cheap! ($12.99). The reason I like this product so much is because it has 3 sections - 1) a yellow colour corrector for correcting and brightening darkness around the eyes! 2) a skin tone concealer stick for concealing and 3) a roll on applicator to spread the product and sooth the under eye! I've had some sleepless nights (hello insomnia) lately but when I've used this product the next morning you would never know I had barely slept (and I'm someone who lack of 8hours zZz! Shows immediately!). The only thing I would say which is slightly negative(though not really) is that you need to move/blend the yellow side asap once applied as it sticks to the skin very quickly almost like a gel! The concealer side is creamy and easy to blend!

Anyway, I LOVE it so I thought I'd introduce you to it if you missed my other posts or have never heard of/tried this product/brand!
In the description section for this product on Walgreen's.com it gives a quick review stating:

"Look up to 10 years younger instantly!"

This product is...

• Hypoallergenic
• Fragrance free
• Paraben free
• Gluten free
• Dermatologist approved
• Non-comedogenic
• Clinically tested

Walgreen's: It is the 1st Ever Cosmecutical Concealer and the Complete concealing solution combines two concealers and a professional blending tool to deliver flawless coverage.

• High performance formulas help undo the visible signs of aging, restoring firmness & elasticity and improving skin's appearance instantly and long-term!
• • Light Cream can be used on any imperfection and blends easily for lightweight, buildable coverage
  • Light Stick can be used on any imperfection for line-smoothing, fuller coverage

As a lot of my blog readers are Irish I did some google research to make sure Physicians formula was available in Ireland before I wrote this post and I found an article on Beaut.ie saying that as of summer last year Physicians formula was introduced in Ireland and was going to be in pharmacies nation wide as of August 2014! If you haven't seen it so far perhaps you may have bypassed it (as I did) before now and gone for the brands you did know such as L'Oreal or Maybelline! anyway next time definitely stop at the Physicians formula stand and take a closer look! I know I for one will definitely try more of the brand now that I've found this amazing product *****

If you do pick it up definitely let me know what you think! :)

You can see a demonstration of this concealer below in my video on 'strobing'!

and here is some background info on "colour correcting"

Concealer Basics: The Color Wheel

Mastering the art of concealer has a lot to do with understanding the basics of color correction. You know how I’m saying makeup is an art form? Well, remember learning about the color wheel in elementary school art class?  Way back when, we learned how colors directly across from another cancels the other out.

For instance, red is directly across from green on the color wheel. The color green will neutralize the color red, which is why green concealer works best to cover red acne blemishes. By simply referring to the color wheel, you’ll better understand how to make those annoying problem areas vanish. Now that we got our art lesson for the day out of the way, let’s move on to discuss the uses for which each color concealer is best suited.

Lots of Love, 

Shahira Xo

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What is strobing? and how to do it VIDEO

Hey Blog Readers!

 

So I got around to making a new video for my YouTube channel and this time I decided to do a video on "strobing"! "What is it and How to do it!" so if you're interested give it a watch! and read on below for the strobing/highlighting products I use! 

 

Hope you enjoyed the video!x! 

Strobing Products used! 

So the highlighter I'm obsessed with at the moment is by Gerard Cosmetics, it's in their star powder range and it's called 'Marilyn'! Before now I always went for highlighters that were more on the silver side rather than gold but Marilyn is the most beautiful champagne gold colour and I think it would work well on any skin tone! I'm in love! It's perfect for summer and adds such a beautiful glow to the face! 

Both the product and packaging are of a very high end quality! I love the pigmentation, it's not too glittery but adds a natural beautiful glow, the staying power is amazing and also the packaging is both pretty yet handy! It's in a sleek gold case which contains a mirror for convenience and also a plastic covering which keeps the powder from braking (all powders should have this!) 

 

Gerard Cosmetics.com says "Marilyn was inspired by the ultimate blonde bombshell. A golden, luminous powder that is an ultra luxurious and creamy texture. Reminiscent of crush diamonds, this highlighter will be a girl's best friend"

There is 19% off Marilyn at the moment and add another 25% off with my discount code (Barry) and that's one hell of a discount! :) YAY :) 

Gerard cosmetics have a couple of different 'star powders' so there's bound to be one that catches your eye but for me 'Marilyn' is perfect for Summer-Strobing :) 

 

Another Gerard Cosmetics product that I included in my summer favorites recently is the BB+ Illumination cream! click here to read about it! 

And it is perfect for adding that summer glow, highlighting and strobing! I also use it on my body! (neck, shoulders, arms and shins!) 

See a full list of products used on my face in this video in the description for the video on YouTube

Strobing in full force... 

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You can also follow me @ShahiraBarry on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter and Snapchat!x! 

Remember if you shop Gerard Cosmetics .com to get your 25% discount with code 'Barry'

Lots of Love, 

Shahira Xo

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THAT "Kylie Jenner" brown 90's inspired lip colour

Hey Blog Readers!!

SOOO I constantly see posts on facebook/instagram/twitter from girls saying they want to find a lipstick that reflects the 90's look Kylie Jenner has been rocking a lot over the past few  months...

you know the one....

 

It's a mauve/brown/maroon colour and it was everywhere in the 90's but these days it's a little harder to find... So many people respond to these comments saying mix this mac lipstick with this one.. this lipliner followed by x10 others etc... and I'm always screaming from the inside noooooo all you need is Gerard Cosmetic's (appropriately named) '1995'!!! now some people who I've told this to have taken the advice and purchased the lipstick -contacting me later to tell me how much they love it! when other's may have tried something else only to a couple of weeks later put up the same status.. thus showing they weren't exactly satisfied with whatever alternative product it was that they decided to try in their search for this 90's look! 

I understand why people may be skeptical about my advice on this topic.. 

1. I have a coupon code ("Barry") which gives 25% off the Gerard cosmetics site and therefore people may think "oh she's only saying that because she is affiliated with the company". I truly do understand that thought process but genuinely I tell people about the coupon code because who doesn't love a discount! and 2nd I would never promote a product that I didn't actually love and think was a great product! For me there would be no benefit in that because people would stop reading or watching my blogs as they wouldn't be able to trust that what I was telling them was my honest opinion! Also while I love the quality of all the Gerard cosmetics products you definitely hear me rabbit on about the lipstick shade 1995 more than anything because I am obsessed with it and I genuinely wear it all the time!x!
2. Some people are just stuck on mac and find it difficult to try other brands as they fear the quality won't be the same! I call these people "mac-heads". Listen I love mac as much as the next girl but it is a hype thing - some of their products are amaze-balls while other's are mediocre, some beat out other brands hands down while others don't live up to the competition - you just have to be willing to experiment and try alternative brands: both drugstore and high end. 
3. Possibly the biggest reason for not trying 1995 in search for that 90's lip-shade is that people may be reluctant to order make-up products online as you don't get a chance to try it first and it takes a couple of days to arrive! I completely understand this! We used to be the same about online shopping for clothes until we realized how much easier it is and the nicer items you can find online compared to going in to the store where good products/items are often sold out etc! My advice on this would be to always YouTube research any make-up or beauty product that you are considering buying... watch a couple of different videos and look at swatches on people who are ideally the same skin/hair colour as you are as this will give you a good idea of what to expect from the product! Also rest-assured because Gerard Cosmetics have a 30 day full refund policy if you are in any way unhappy with your purchase! 

With that out of the way lets have a close look at "1995" :)

Gerard Cosetics say "Get inspired by the neutral nudes of the 90s with Jaclyn Hill's signature lipstick, 1995. Inspired by the 90s grunge revival and the beauty trends of an unforgettable decade, this iconic creation is a matte but creamy lip color that isn't trendy but a timeless expression of glam". 

check out my YouTube videos! This one's on contouring/highlighting

 

 

There's no denying the shade 1995 is identical to that KJ 90's look... why is it identical? well because that's who it was inspired after and what it is designed to be! SO if you like that throwback 90's grunge look then what are you waiting for!! Jump on board the 90's train!! Choo-CHOO!! 

Remember to save with coupon code 'Barry'! 

Stop mixing magic con-concoctions trying to figure it out and go with an all round winner!! no need for extra products! One step to ThrowBack-90's-Everrryday :)

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW!x!

Lots of Love, 

Shahira Xo

TYME iron - video demonstration

Hey Blog Readers! 

So I finally made another YouTube video! it was meant to be my new years resolution to make them more regularly but then I moved house again and got really busy so it's been difficult to keep up with! Anyway, things have calmed down in my life and I'm settled once again so hopefully this is the start of more videos to come!

So as you can see above my newest video is a demonstration of the TYME iron!

What is the Tyme iron?
The TYME iron is basically a hair straighter and curler in one! I realise that some of you may argue that you can curl with a flat iron anyway.. but this iron has extra features that definitely make it a lot easier! and the curls are more like what you would expect from a curler rather than simply a straightener that can curl.

The creator of the TYME is Jacynda Smith who is a professional hairdresser - her idea came from styling hair at work and after a lot of research and handwork she was able to bring her idea to life and bring the product to the market! While the TYME was built for professional use the team behind the TYME expect it to be in households all across the world in no time!

Why the TYME? 

1. One tool for all your styling needs - curling, straightening and even finger waves!
2. Save time getting ready and space when travelling! 
3. High quality design and construction including titanium plates for efficient heat transfer and a smooth glide along the hair strands.  

The gold plated titanium plates that glide easily down the hair and produce a higher negative ionic charge than ceramic plates as well as more efficient heat transfer to the hair. Negative ions neutralize positive ionic charge on the hair strands, all hair carries a positive electrical charge caused by dryness. This positive charge increases over time causing more hair cuticles to open creating ‘ragged’ unhealthy looking and feeling hair, smoothing down the cuticles with negative ions will seal in your hair’s own natural oils and moisture allowing the cuticles to lay flat and frizz free. An increase in natural oil creates more vibrant looking hair that is healthier, more manageable and full of shine! 

According to the creators these are the reasons why the TYME Iron differs from a flat iron? 

1. This iron requires little to no movement of the wrist which causes less strain on the wrist.2. Small adjustments can make big variations in curl!3. You can get curls closer to the scalp because the turn is already in the tool.4. You can curl more hair per pass saving lots of TYME!5. Finally you are able to draw in the exact curl you want. (The shape allows the curls to form by using heating and cooling, instead of tension, allowing the “drawing” capability)6. The TYME Iron curls by heating and cooling the hair, flat iron curls are created through heat and tension.7. The TYME Iron gives you the ability to easily create many different variations of looks, anything from ringlet curls to big wavy curls as well as silky straight hair!8. Many users, especially anyone who struggles curling with a flat iron, will find this technique is much easier to learn due to the design of the tool itself. Furthermore many will find they can create the styles faster than with a flat iron/curling iron/or a wand due to the ease of technique.

Temperature setting 

The temperature on the TYME is set at 400*F. The creators of the tyme discovered that this is the optimum temperature for achieving beautiful curls across all different hair types! Instead the speed of glide is what needs to be discovered for the individual's hair type - thinner hair will have a faster glide as it will curl easier than thick hair and so on.. 

For more information check out the FAQ section of tymehair.com by clicking here! 

For ease of mind when purchasing the TYME comes with a 30day money back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied along with a full 1 year warranty!! 

A heat sleeve is included with the TYME for ease of storage and travelling!

In my video using the TYME iron I half straighten and half curl my hair! It's worth noting that this tool is new to me so I am still getting the hang of it! My hair is poker straight naturally so curling it can be difficult - I fly through this video as it is simply a demonstration but if I was using the TYME to get ready and go somewhere obviously I would take my time and make sure I got every single piece perfectly!x! (the video has been speeded-up to double time) 

Here are some pictures from the TYME website of looks that were created using the TYME!!

To shop or find out more about the tyme visit the website by clicking here! 

Or follow them on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook!

HOW WILL YOU USE YOUR....

??? :) 

Remember to subscribe and give a thumbs up on the video if you like it! & follow me all over the web @ShahiraBarry :)

Lots of Love, 

Shahira Xo 

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