Matte Nails!

This post is a little late, I've had the E.l.f Matte Topcoat for approx 2 weeks now, however illness and University work has kinda gotten in the way, but I'm almost better now, well enough to get out of bed anyway.

So here we go, I'm gonna try not to ramble on too much as I always do!! :D

Above is the E.l.f Matte Nail Polish - £1.50

You can buy it here.

This is the one product I just couldn't wait for, I'm a big fan of matte and just pure colours the majority of the time on my nails.

I absolutely LOVE this, however it doesn't work with all colours it can make some colours look just plain dull to be honest, so if you are up for a little experimenting then this is deffo for you.

I did wonder how on earth it would work but when it arrived I realised it really is just a cloudy top coat.

You also don't need much product at all, in fact if you use a lot it can actually ruin your nails.

There was only really two down sides for me, one is that it takes a little longer to dry than I'm used to, but bare in mind I am not the most patient of people I like things done yesterday lol. Two would be that the matte effect seems to show everything up on your nails so it would be a good idea to buff before applying. You can see the lines down your nails otherwise etc

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The pictures below are not the best in quality as I did lose my camera charger but I will take some more pictures with some other colours and brands later on and post some more examples hopefully in better quality too!

Left to right with the matte coat over the top of MANGO MADNESS by E.l.f  & BUBBLEGUM PINK by E.l.f.

Here is my No7 Midnight (I think) with the coat just on the tip so you can see the contrast when its dry, it really is quite drastic. Then E.l.f's SMOKY BROWN, One with the top coat and one with out!

Hope this has been helpful in regard to matte top coat, I'm glad I got it and I'm looking forward to experimenting further with it now I'm well again. Keep a look out for better pictures and more colours coming soon! And again I apologise in the lack of and delays of posts recently.

Much Love,

Katie xoxox

E.l.f Haul. (Finally)

Hiya everyoneeeeeee!

Firstly I would like to welcome my new followers and thank you for following! Also thank you to my followers that have stuck with me haha! :D - I hope you all have had a wonderful Easter/Bank Hols/Royal Wed & have been enjoying the glorious sun!

I know I posted a while ago now about what I had ordered however three-ish things have delayed my posts... one being the bank hols, it took longer for my products to reach my eager arms, my boyfriend had been here Mon-Fri, I didn't want to be rude and bore him to death with cosmetics lol & of course the best excuse till last.......... my laptop has died a death!!! :@ :'( So upset as I have to also write an essay on Stress, Adult transitions and bereavement for the 10th. :'( Hopefully it's just my charger that's decided to Royally piss me off and raise my blood pressure even more than it already is!

Anyway enough whinging (for now :p) and more E.l.falizing!

Soooo, here is the picture...

I was a little disappointed if I'm honest as the packaging came with scuffs, a bit of dust lol and some even had tears! I've never had this before so I was a little surprised but I'm not going to slate too much because of it since it did come in the post and nothing was wrong with the actual products themselves.

The picture is a bit rubbish too so I apologize for that, but I was using my mums camera and I haven't got the hang of her settings just yet.

Anyway, the palette at the back is the free everyday basics I got because I spent over £9 on that specific day I ordered. Below from left to right is the Studio blush I bought in 'Blushing Rose', that was £3.50, then the Corrective Concealer palette, also £3.50 from the Studio line. Finally down the bottom and again left to right nail polishes in.. Mango Madness, Matte topcoat (which I couldn't wait for), Smoky Brown, Gum Pink and Mod Mauve.

I haven't swatched anything but the blush yet though so expect another or individual posts for these items very soon!!

Thanks for reading,

Loooots of loveeeeee...

Katie :) xoxoxox

P.s Oh yeah, forgot to include a tan update... My hands and general body look 'OK' now however it's still going strong on my chest & neck.. I have patches all over my boobies and stomach though :/ I look fantastic! Never again!!! xxx