My Top 5 Mascara Picks

So when it comes to lashes I'm all about big, full of volume and bold. If you're looking for mascara that makes a statement, suits the needs of an everyday eye-look, or something to go all out and really give the glam look, then this post is going to help. I've tried so many mascara brands that it's been tough to narrow down, but these are my top five picks for getting lashes that look better than falsies and give you that girlie flutter without reaching for the glue.

Did You Know Sigma Do More Than Brushes? They Do Make-Up Too

You guys know that I love Sigma. You can't have missed it because I Tweet and Instagram about their brushes all the time. They're my ultimate favourites for eyes - in fact, I've not used another brand of brushes on my eyes since I started using Sigma. Thus is the superior quality of their brushes. But did you know they do make-up too? And not just make-up: really high performing and good quality make-up. AND they have an exclusive collection with YouTuber Camila Coelho too.

My New Nudestix Additions

Way back when I used to do vlogs as well as blogs, I did a mahoosive Sephora haul and got hooked on Nudestix. I purchased a few of their products because I wanted to try them and talk about some cool new brands in my video, but they've remained a favourite since then. 

Daniel Sandler Radiant Glow

Daniel Sandler can do no wrong in my eyes - who better to trust than a professional make-up artist with 25+ years experience? I've been heavily into make-up since I was old enough to wear it, but it's only as I'm getting older than my appreciation is growing for brands like Daniel Sandler. With an industry insider at the helm, someone who's learnt what works - and more importantly, what doesn't - means that you can have complete confidence in the products. It also means that you're ensured a very good thing when that little delivery comes through your door! My most recent Daniel Sandler delivery was the Radiant Glow compact and it didn't disappoint. In fact it positively shimmered... (see what I did there?!)

My Top 5 Stila Products

When it comes to make-up, in my eyes there isn't much that Stila can do wrong. Their products are some of my make-up bag staples and yet they continue to impress with their new releases. There's nothing better for me than a make-up brand who get it right time after time - retaining their old trusty lines, but also introducing new products that raise the bar higher and higher. 

KIKO Milano Limited Edition Trend Collection

There are some brands out there that I wish I'd tried sooner. Some which grace my wish-list for far too long before I finally try them and fall head-over-heels, and wonder why I waited so long. I then usually float into a state of make-up euphoria, and make sure I tell everyone about them as well. After all, that's what you do when you're in love isn't it?! My latest make-up obsession, the one I wish I had tried years ago is KIKO Milano, because my first impressions of this brand and their gorgeous products have been so high I'm kicking myself for not picking up some of their goodies sooner.

Sigma Spa Express Brush Cleaning Glove

When it comes to brushes, you know that you're in good hands when it comes to Sigma. These guys get everything right when it comes to making the best quality and highest performing make-up brushes. I swear by their eye brushes, as you'll know if you read my Sigma Eye Brushes post recently. I think so highly of their eye brushes that I threw all others out when I started using my most recent Sigma eye additions. So it makes sense that I'd naturally turn to Sigma when it comes to brush care too.

Studio 10 Make-Up

So when it comes to make-up, a girl can never have too much right? And that means never giving up the quest to find bigger and better products. I love that beauty blogging has lured me out of my 'comfort' zone which previously meant I only ever used the same products on my face without fail. I guess I was stuck in a make-up rut. If it wasn't for my blog I'd never have been able to try some amazing products and discover brands who surpassed the quality and performance of some of my long-standing (and now previous) staple products. And one brand I've been so excited to discover like this, who've raised the bar and introduced some fantastic products to my make-up bag, is Studio 10.

Too Faced Chocolate Bon Bons Eyeshadow Palette

When it comes to make-up, my all time favourite product is a good eyeshadow palette. Nothing beats a palette full of gorgeous looking eyeshadows all waiting to be used, mixed together and blended to your hearts content. The amount of looks you can achieve with a great palette is limitless and that's why I'm a full blown eyeshadow palette addict - and proud to admit it! So it will come as no surprise that today's post is dedicated to the eyeshadow palette that I'm loving right now, by one of my all time favourite brands, Too Faced. And the palette I'm talking about? None other than the Chocolate Bon Bons Eyeshadow Collection.

Sigma Make-Up Brushes - The Eye Kits

When it comes to make-up, you all know that a good smokey eye is my favourite. I love to wear a lot of greys, blacks and neutral shades on my eyes to create a bold and sultry look. The finished style is always worth the time and precision that's necessary to achieve a smokey eye, but it's not an easy look to achieve without the right tools.  Eyeshadow fallout can be a nightmare, shimmer shades can shed their glitter in all the wrong places, and well, lets not talk about the black-eye look that can occur if you don't blend properly. That's why it's so important to have the right tools for the job - and I swear by my long standing staples from one of the worlds best - Sigma.