Ameli cosmetics from Vanity Box swatches and review
A while ago I was contacted by Aussie online store Vanity Box to try out some Ameli cosmetics and some gorgeous Korean accessories. Today I have my review of the Ameli cosmetics for you! I'll be showing you the Ameli eyeshadow in Dress Killer, Plat Lips in Nude Beige and Blush Luminizer in Ivory.
Ameli Eyeshadow in Dress Killer ($15.60):
"What happens when you mix purple and pink? You get a blend that oozes beauty and elegance aptly named Dress Killer. This luxurious lilac shade comes with subtle shimmer and evenly gradates. Apply it as an eyeshadow or blush. A creamy soft texture means it’ll glide easily for smooth application. Stays true to colour long after applied and is crease resistant.
The Ameli eyeshadows are packaged in a sleek looking plastic silver case with a clear insert in the top. It comes in a MASSIVE 4g size! For comparison, MAC shadows are 1.5g and Illamasqua shadows are 2g. That's a whole lot more product for a fraction of the cost! ;)
Dress Killer is a gorgeous pinky purple and it is a perfect girly colour! You know I love shades like this! It's not super pigmented even with a primer but it gives a lovely sheer shimmery wash of colour. It's a very work appropriate colour and because it's on the sheer side it's great for when I'm rushing out the door as it's absolutely foolproof to apply. It lasts all day when I use it with a primer which is great. You can also use Dress Killer as a blush and I love that there are so many shades available from nudes and pinks to olive and orange.
Ameli Eyeshadow in Dress Killer ($15.60):
The Ameli eyeshadows are packaged in a sleek looking plastic silver case with a clear insert in the top. It comes in a MASSIVE 4g size! For comparison, MAC shadows are 1.5g and Illamasqua shadows are 2g. That's a whole lot more product for a fraction of the cost! ;)
Dress Killer is a gorgeous pinky purple and it is a perfect girly colour! You know I love shades like this! It's not super pigmented even with a primer but it gives a lovely sheer shimmery wash of colour. It's a very work appropriate colour and because it's on the sheer side it's great for when I'm rushing out the door as it's absolutely foolproof to apply. It lasts all day when I use it with a primer which is great. You can also use Dress Killer as a blush and I love that there are so many shades available from nudes and pinks to olive and orange.
Flakie sandwich NOTD
I've wanted to do a glitter or flakie "sandwich" mani for ages but as usual never got around to it! What's a sandwich manicure (aka candy manicure) you ask? It's when you layer glitter or flakies between layers of a jelly nail polish. I finally decided to do one after seeing this gorgeous flakie jelly sandwich combination from Ivana over at Ivana Thinks Pink! Ivana always does such beautiful pink manis and I had to try this one out =)
I used 2 coats of OPI Too Hot Pink To Hold 'Em, 1 coat of Essie Shine of the Times, 1 coat of Picture Polish Festival and finally another coat of OPI Too Hot Pink To Hold 'Em. Phew! Even though there were so many layers it wore surprisingly well. You can't really see the flakies all that well but it gives a lovely subtle effect I think =)
I'll definitely be doing more sandwich manis in the future! I need more jelly polishes x)
Thanks for looking! I hope you all had a lovely weekend =) Don't forget to enter my 2nd birthday giveaway here!
I used 2 coats of OPI Too Hot Pink To Hold 'Em, 1 coat of Essie Shine of the Times, 1 coat of Picture Polish Festival and finally another coat of OPI Too Hot Pink To Hold 'Em. Phew! Even though there were so many layers it wore surprisingly well. You can't really see the flakies all that well but it gives a lovely subtle effect I think =)
I'll definitely be doing more sandwich manis in the future! I need more jelly polishes x)
Thanks for looking! I hope you all had a lovely weekend =) Don't forget to enter my 2nd birthday giveaway here!
My 2nd birthday giveaway!
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Today I'm kicking off my 2nd Birthday Giveaway!! Cosmetic Cupcake turned 2 years old in February and it's less than a week until my birthday so what better way to celebrate but with a little giveaway! I purchased some fun items when I was in HK and there are also 2 items kindly sponsored by Cel's deconails! Thank you for all your support and love over the last 2 years. It's been so much fun! I would LOVE to hear what posts you've enjoyed; what you'd love to see more of/less of and any suggestions you may have, so I've included that in the entry form. Please let me know!
One lucky winner will receive:
And lastly 2 stunning pieces from Cel's Deconails Alice in Wonderland series!! My very very generous and talented friend Christina has kindly allowed me to giveaway her blue Alice in Wonderland pendant and White Rabbit ring. I showed you some pieces that she gifted me in our last swap and here's your chance to own 2 yourself! If you can't wait to see if you're the lucky winner, head on over to her Etsy store to check out her handmade jewellery, nail art and deco items =) Thank you for donating these pieces Christina!!!!
Here's how to enter!
*Please be a public follower of Cosmetic Cupcake via Google Friends Connect. (3 entries)
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Giveaway is open internationally and will close on March 31st at 10pm Australian Eastern Standard Time.
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Good luck!
New Year swap with Christina (including Cel's deconails jewellery)!
When I got home from HK, one of the packages I had waiting for me was a lovely New Year package from my dear friend Christina! She ALWAYS spoils me rotten if you've read my blog for a while and this time it was no different!! Not only did she include amazing polishes (and makeup!) for me she also included a few pieces of her beautiful jewellery for my sister and I. I ADORE her Etsy store - she makes the most amazing jewellery, cute deco items and hand painted nails ♥
I have the most awesome friends seriously *cries*
Tommy G magnetic polish and some duochrome goodness from Stargazer and Models Own!!!!! My 1st Stargazer polishes and I'm so glad I now have some backups of the Models Own Beetle Juice polishes!
A Catrice Prismatic Effects topcoat, 2 STUNNING hard to find Beauty Line flakies and Orly Fowl Play. I am such a sucker for flakies and special top coats x)
I have the most awesome friends seriously *cries*
Tommy G magnetic polish and some duochrome goodness from Stargazer and Models Own!!!!! My 1st Stargazer polishes and I'm so glad I now have some backups of the Models Own Beetle Juice polishes!
A Catrice Prismatic Effects topcoat, 2 STUNNING hard to find Beauty Line flakies and Orly Fowl Play. I am such a sucker for flakies and special top coats x)
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