On trial Sample YSL Fusion Ink Foundation

YSL's New Fusion Ink Foundation Trial sample ....

Managed to get a sample of the new foundation from YSL fusion ink. 
I was matched to shade BR20

The counter assistant gives you enough for a good few days of testing. 
Allowing you to try the foundation in 'real life' different lighting and of course allows you to see how it feels to wear it all day.

Foundations especially high-end ones can be pricey so is always best to be sure before you take the plunge.

I have been using this foundation for a few days and i have to say i really like it.

Feels really light on the skin, matte finish but not drying a ever so slight sheen. Gives a nice finish to the skin. Smells really nice and hardly feels like you are wearing any foundation, it's that sheer but gives good coverage at the same time. A big thumbs up from me.

So this foundation is definitely going on my wish list.

Take time for you. Take care and look after yourself.

Thanks for popping by luv acesparklestar xoxo

The Autumn Tag

Autumn has to be my favourite season....

Leaves falling off the trees, the nights closing in earlier and me snuggling up in my monsters inc 'Sully' onsie, infront of Downton Abbey. 

Cuppa tea in one hand and a choccie biccie in the other.

Saw this tag on makeupsavvy and decided to give it a go.

The tag was created by Georgina from makeup-pixi3

Blog Sale Bargains ...

Blog Sale Bargains

A great way to try out new products especially high end (which cost a lot brand new) is to bag a bargain from a beauty blog sale. Beauty bloggers who have too many beauty bits, more than they could ever use or have tried but didn't particularly enjoy or use something else that they consider better.

So here's what I picked up ....

The Make-up Addict Tag

As a Beauty Blogger, I'm a bit of a beauty product fiend!! 

Kat from Tales of a Pale Face set up this tag to delve a little deeper into our make-up addictions! Looked interesting so thought I'd give it a go!

So here goes....

1. Which product do you still keep buying more of despite having plenty in your collection?

LIPSTICK Since making the transition from wearing nudes and beige colours I have realized there are a whole array of colours to be tried out and worn hence my current lipstick obsession. I have but one pair of lips but have a colour for every occasion! That's my story and I'm sticking to it! Ha!

2. What's the one product you couldn't live without?

Apart from my eyelash curler which counts as a tool! I can’t live without my bare minerals foundation. Does such a great job of covering the flaws but still allows your natural skin to show through.

3. Favourite makeup brand?

This is an easy one! Bare Minerals of course… i love all their products from skin-care, eyeshadows, mascara and lipsticks. I really like how natural they are, not filled with harsh chemicals instead skin loving minerals.

4. How big is your make-up collection?

Hmmm …… Next question!!

5. And how do you like to store it?

I’ve an IKEA Alex unit beside my bed with make-up and skincare currently using. I was lucky enough to pick one up on ebay for the bargain price of £12!! Muji storage drawers house the rest, over on my dressing table. Just love sorting and re-arranging! Seems to calm me down!

6. How many items of make-up have you got in your handbag at the moment?

Bare Minerals: Ready compact foundation, Mineral veil and Around the clock eye-liner in ‘midnight’. Kat Von D concealer, MAC Soft & Gentle highlighter, Maybelline the rocket mascara (waterproof), MAC plumful lipstick, MAC Electric Cool in ‘super watt’ and lastly Soap & Glory super-cat Fat eye-liner. So that’s 9! Not bad thought it would be more actually!!

7. If you could raid another blogger's stash, who would it be?

The Sunday Girl, she was the first blog I started reading and inspired me! Love everything from her layout to the photos. Content is spot on too!

8. How long does your usual make-up routine take and how many products do you use?

My ‘every day’ make-up usually takes about 10-15 minutes. Depending if I am doing a cat eye flick … then add another 10 mins as i usually go wonky and have to re touch my eye-shadow and get the line straight. So if I’m pushed for time I never attempt to do eye-liner on my upper lashes!!

9. Have you ever bought make-up knowing you wouldn't use it?

I’ve not bought make-up knowing I wouldn't use it BUT have bought make-up that I know I will reserve for a special occasion. My Estee Lauder eye-shadow trio are lovely purples but too glittery for everyday.

10. Tag a few other make-up addicts to do the tag!

I'm tagging Sian from 'Sian-Marie's Beauty Blog', Gemma from Miss Makeup Magpie, Jaye from 'bed in the kitchen', Erin from erinlouisehunt, and Sandra from 'The Black Pearl Blog'

Details can be found over on Kat's blog here

Feel free to do the tag if you wish xx