MUA Cosmetics Haul- Long Overdue.

So you know when you finally get some time out from whatever it is you were doing and decide to delete the 100’s of random files on your laptop that you’ve stored over the many months and then thank your lucky stars you didn’t completely send everything to the trash bin? Well that is exactly what happened to me when I came across this post just sitting in my ‘Draft Blogs’ folder and I realised then just how long overdue it is but thought Id publish it anyway.

Now a while back, I cannot exactly remember when it was, think it was beginning of December (I know, bad blogger!)  MUA cosmetics were having a 40% off sale off their online shop, as their brushes were just launched then too, I didn’t need to think twice before putting through my order worth approximately thirty pounds. It was simply too good of an offer to refuse and after already owning a few selection of products from their range, I wanted to add to my collection and build up my kit from a professional perspective.

For those of you who have never heard of MUA cosmetics, here is a brief description:

Makeup Academy Cosmetics (MUA) are an on-trend, affordable, without compromising on quality make up line available exclusively at Superdrug stores as well as online through their own website as well as on http://www.muastore.co.uk/store. Their prices range from £1 to about £7 they do everything for eyes, lips, face, nails, nail effects, primers, brushes and tools and lashes all suitable for both professional make up artists as well as those simply wanting to perfect their make up techniques.

More than the makeup itself, it was in fact the brushes that made me place an order, as we all know, good, quality brushes are the fundamentals to applying makeup and I am not one for sticking to one brand only. Sadly, it was only after my payment was processed that I realised the 40% off promo code didn’t include the brushes but with free delivery (free delivery on all order over £25), I couldn’t really complain I guess and actually, I wasn’t really losing out much, although I couldn’t help thinking that they should have been a little more clearer about this.

So, onto the products and here is what I ordered:

 

 

Brow Kit: £3.50

Now, although, the colours are a tad light for my brows, I still decided to purchase this anyway, here’s why: I thought I could play around with the colours, and mix and match to create, fuller, thicker and more defined brows. The product comes with three shades as well as a fixing gel, a mirror that comes in handy for applying other make up on the go as well as a precision brush and mini tweezers, and at £3.50 you really cant complain can you.

False Eyelashes- Vixen. £2.00

I do not religiously apply false eyelashes simply because I have been blessed with naturally long eyelashes anyway and prefer to get semi permanent ones done that can last 3-4 weeks. I quite liked the wide eye, spiked look of these and for two pounds including lash glue is an absolute bargain don’t you agree? These may be a bit full on for day wear, unless you wear no other make up at all, but I am currently saving mine for a night out.

Primer- £4

Having only ever owned one primer previously which was the Gosh Velvet Touch Primer, I decided to add this to my basket after reading several reviews on it. I have only used it once before applying my foundation and setting powder so don’t believe I have given it a fair trial, although not the most amazing, it does do a good job based on its price. It smoothened out my complexion and my foundation did appear to last longer, although I may need to get more uses out of it to give it a fair review.

 

Pressed powder- £1

My current blot powder from MAC is nearing the end, so I thought for one pound I couldn’t really go wrong with this. I purchased this in shade 3 as I thought it was the closest to my skin tone, (very difficult online though as some colours vary), luckily it appeared to be just the right shade. I use this mainly as a blot powder to remove shine from my nose, upper lip and forehead and it seems to work brilliantly, again an absolute bargain! It looks natural on my face, blends well and can have buildable coverage. To blot, I simply use my large powder brush, but for a more pigmented coverage for the full face over foundation, I suggest using a slightly damped sponge.

 

Brushes- I went a bit mad and purchased seven! Here they are:

·         Foundation Brush- F1

·         Blusher and Contouring Brush. F6

·         Blending and Eyeshadow Brush- E3

·         Eyeshadow Contour brush- E2

·         Concealer Brush- F3

·         Stippling Brush- F2

·         Lip Brush- L1

 

 

 

 

X3 Glitter eyeliners- £1

I am not much of a fan of glitter or bright, sparkly colours, (I sound so boring don’t I!) but I purchased these in Iced, (Silver) City of God(Off Gold) and Shade 4 (more intense gold) simply to apply to the bottom of my eyes or inner corners if I feel brave enough, but mainly because I have recently started to like the concept of brushing it over coloured eyeshadow. For example, recently, at a wedding, I wore purple eyeshadow from my Sleek palette to match my outfit and brushed the Iced Glitter liner over it lightly to match the silver embroidery I had.

 And lastly, I received these 5 gorgeous complimentary nail effects polishes too with my order as bonus items!

·         Nail Quake in Jailbreak

·         Nail Quake Shimmer

·         Nail Qauke Broken arrow

·         Nail Quake Shattered Ice

·         Nail Quake Quiver.

 

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Did you make use of their special offer? What did you buy?

 

Love, Hinnah xxx

 

**All images, with the exception of the first taken from MUA official website.