CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE – PART ONE: BEAUTY BAY ‘THE SHOWTIME’ BEAUTY BOX (BLOGTOBER – DAY SEVENTEEN)

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If you’re anything like me then you find the idea of Christmas shopping with the masses all kinds of anxiety inducing. I thought now would be a great time to put together some blog posts designed to showcase what I think would make really great presents that take the stress out of gift giving!

First up is the Beauty Bay ‘The Showtime’ Beauty Box…

An 11-piece beauty box.

Be the star of the show this party season with The Showtime Beauty Box. Packed full of all the makeup essentials you need to create show-stopping looks, this box is the gift that keeps on giving. With everything from eyeshadows, glitters, highlighters, and lipsticks, whether you’re heading to the Christmas party or adding some glam to NYE, you’ll have everything you need. The perfect gift for your BFF, significant other, or just for yourself, give the gift of iconic makeup looks this year.

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For just £40 you’ll receive a whopping £119 worth of products expertly collated by the Beauty Bay team.

Beauty Bay ‘The Showtime’ Beauty Box

Inside you’ll find…

Milani Baked Blush Sunset Passion, (Full size) – A warm pink shimmering blush.

Sample Beauty Lash Out Vegan Synthetic Silk False Lashes, (Full size) – A pair of high volume false lashes.

XX Revolution XXpress Shadow Palette XXposed, (Full size) – A four-colour, soft neutral eyeshadow palette.

Nabla Ruby Lights Glitter Palette, (Full size) – A four-colour glitter shadow palette.

Ofra Highlighter Mini Rodeo Drive, (Mini) – A universally flattering highlighter.

MUA Makeup Academy Intense Colour Lip Liner Diva, (Full size) – A deep burgundy lip liner.

Soda Beauty #wegotyoubabe Glitter Lip Gloss, (Full size) – A shimmering silver lip gloss.

BY BEAUTY BAY Matte Lipstick Juice, (Full size) – A bright orange-red lipstick.

wet n wild Lash Renegade Waterproof Mascara Brazen Black, (Full size) – A volumising, waterproof mascara.

By BEAUTY BAY 12 Piece Eye Brush Set, (Full-size) – A 12-piece eyeshadow brush set.

Brushworks Complexion Sponge Duo, (Full size) – A pair of complexion makeup sponges.

Each element works perfectly alongside each other to cream the perfect glam look thus festive season. However, I’m also looking forward to mix and matching things into with my usual routine to really take things to the next level.

I think this is honestly without doubt one of the best beauty boxes I have ever had the pleasure of trying. The mixture of brands and products is just stunning (there is also a less expensive skincare version I’m also coveting that you can check out HERE).

THE 5 EYESHADOW PALETTE’S I’LL BE REACHING FOR THIS AUTUMN/WINTER (BLOGTOBER – DAY FIFTEEN)

If you follow me over on Instagram (HERE) then you’ll know I’m a bit of a palette hoarder…

I’ve rounded up my fav autumn/winter feels palette so if you’re struggling to narrow down your shopping basket this might give you a nudge in the right direction!

Unicorn Cosmetics Wicked Palette

Celebrating spooky season all year round with this beaut! The grungy colour story of the Unicorn Cosmetics Wicked Palette still has me hooked all these months later.

Full of vampy glam goodness that’ll see you through a multitude of situations. I really can’t see it getting old. It’s also currently on sale for £24.99!

You can use code ‘THEBEAUTYBOO’ at checkout to save some £££.

Nabla Dreamy 2 Palette

Somehow the Nabla Dreamy 2 Palette manages to be both delicate AND bold, something I’m sure we could all do with more of in our lives!

The luxury finish of these rich shadows 100% justifies the £32.50 price tag, plus the packaging is lush and I’m not sure what else you can ask for really?

Spectrum Collections Pantherine Palette

The warm tones of the Pantherine Palette give off utter autumnal dream vibes but also beautiful sunset feels so you’re pretty much covered all year round for £30!

The Spectrum Collections Pantherine Palette is a warm toned delight with (in my opinion) the perfect mix of matte and metallic shades. It’s also super pigmented and blends like a dream.

Lois Cosmetics Rose Metal Palette

The dreamy colour story of the Rose Metal Palette will have you wishing every night was date night. Whilst definitely neutral for the most part it’s rosey tones really add that something special into the mix. Absolutely packed with pigment and the quality is second to none.

Rose Metal is there to soothe the most romantic of souls and for £19.99 will leave you feeling like ever day is Valentine’s Day.

By Beauty Bay Wilderness Palette

A colour story of two halves if ever there was one. Each element of the palette works so beautifully together for a truly unique experience but you really do feel like you’re getting an extra bang for your buck with so much choice and versatility.

This vegan & cruelty free beauty is just so magical with its pigmented mattes and stunning shimmers (or a cheeky duochrome with shade ‘Ray’ which really lifts the whole palette to another level).

The By Beauty Bay Wilderness Palette is an all year round £15 bargain triumph.

THE NEXT BIG THING? BY BEAUTY BAY OF COURSE!

Beauty Bay launched their own in house cosmetics brand ‘By Beauty Bay’ in 2018 and if I’m honest, I didn’t know the beauty industry was missing something until that moment.

BEAUTY BAY’s mantra is to share our beauty obsessions with the world. Founded by two of life’s rebels who had no formal training, just a tonne of passion, we started out as a fragrance retailer and quickly discovered a whole universe of beauty just waiting to be unleashed.

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The Colour Theory collection perfectly combines excellent quality with affordability which is something few brands have managed to achieve or sustain. From there the brand has grown it’s line of makeup and even skincare considerably with products that push the boundaries of what beauty really means to us.

By Beauty Bay x MMMMMitchell Me, Myself & MMMMitchell Palette.

I mentioned affordability earlier and I want to come back to that now because it’s something I’m really passionate about. Do I think you need to invest in expensive products to look and feel good? Absolutely fucking not, nothing could be further from the truth.

Cost does not equal quality and Beauty Bay has proved that to be true without a shadow of a doubt. Their pigmented AF palettes pack an almighty punch and are likely to steal your heart away from your current favourite given half the chance.

By Beauty Bay Youtopia Pressed Pigment Palette.

The online retailer has always been unique in how they operate. Stocking big name brands whilst also supporting indie businesses and small creators, giving us all a boost and acknowledging our worth. That kind of recognition is priceless within the beauty community.

I haven’t even mentioned their famous influencer collaborations yet! The queen that is Nikkie Tutorials released her x Beauty Bay Pressed Pigment Palette back in September and it’s still a huge fan favourite now. The unique design and versatile colour story makes it a collection staple.

That together with a similarly intriguing offer from MMMMitchell and something altogether different created with Ayo Coralie I have no doubt that the Beauty Bay creative team are some of the best in the business. Those minds be working overtime I’m telling you!

By Beauty Bay Wilderness Palette & Laoxa Flames Earrings.

I can’t wait to see what the future holds for this underrated gem. Being the hoarder that I am I imagine my collection will grow with ease but from a practical angle (because yes, I actually can be sensible!) I’m possibly even more desperate for a bigger line of skin saviours (the Butter Cup Cleansing Balm and Super Jelly Cleansing Gel are the best possibly combination for that fresh as a daisy or buttercup?! face if you’re oily AF like me and honestly I need more of that in my life).

Do you already have any By Beauty Bay favourites and if not have I tempted you enough to see for yourself?

Featured pic: By Beauty Bay Sunset Horizons Palette.

BY BEAUTY BAY ‘WILDERNESS’ EYESHADOW PALETTE REVIEW

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I’ve been searching my whole life for a palette that just really ‘got me’. For a while I thought it might be the By Beauty Bay ‘New Romantic’ Eyeshadow Palette but guys, I’ve found her…

…the By Beauty Bay Wilderness Eyeshadow Palette.

Reconnect with mother nature with the Wilderness Palette. Inspired by all the rich, earthy tones, leafy greens, and molten shades that nature has to offer us, this 20-shade palette features wearable autumnal hues whilst still allowing you to explore your creativity. Featuring the same BEAUTY BAY formula you know and love, each shade is packed full of pigment, is super blendable, and lasts all day without fading.

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This vegan & cruelty free beauty is just so magical with its pigmented mattes and stunning shimmers (or a cheeky duochrome with shade ‘Ray’ which really lifts the whole palette to another level).

By Beauty Bay Wilderness Palette Swatches.

A colour story of two halves if ever there was one (I purposely swatched it in this way to demonstrate what I mean). Each element of the palette works so beautifully together for a truly unique experience but you really do feel like you’re getting an extra bang for your buck with so much choice and versatility.

By Beauty Bay Wilderness Palette Swatches.

I’m so impressed with this little gem and at only £15 you can enjoy it’s inevitable success right along with me!

You can pick up yours HERE.

BY BEAUTY BAY BRIGHT MATTE 42 COLOUR EYESHADOW PALETTE REVIEW

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‘A collection of forty-two matte, rainbow-hued eyeshadows. 

Combining pinks, blues, greens, yellows and purples for bold, bright results, By BEAUTY BAY Bright Matte 42 Colour Palette is the matte version of the ultimate colour spectrum collection. Each shade features intense pigment payoff and major staying power, enabling you to craft an infinite number of multidimensional looks.’

By Beauty Bay 42 Colour Bright Matte Eyeshadow Palette Swatches.

Have you ever seen such a stunning rainbow palette in all your life? Each perfectly selected shade is both vegan and cruelty free as well as buttery smooth and pigmented AF.

With such a incredibly range of shades it’s easy to see that it’s the perfect palette for creative artistry but what I’m most excited about (as someone who is very definitely NOT an MUA) is the freedom to explore more wearable monochromatic looks (greens aren’t usually my thing but I am soooo looking forward to diving in there head first and adding a bit of drama to the school run!).

Monochrome pink makeup look using the By Beauty Bay Bright Matte 42 Colour Palette.

If you’re looking at the Bright Matte and feeling ever so slightly intimidated (and who could blame you? She is a bad bitch!) then you’ll be pleased to know that it also contains a top line of (7 – including both a black and white) neutral shades to help ease you into the madness!

For £23 you can add this beauty to your arsenal and really amp up your makeup game!

You can pick yours up HERE.

By BEAUTY BAY is going to be one to watch guys!

BY BEAUTY BAY ‘NEW ROMANTIC’ EYESHADOW PALETTE REVIEW

With Valentines Day long gone you might think it strange of me to want to discuss a release that was had just that in mind…BUT, restrictions are fast easing and now a date night really might be in sight so it’s the perfect time to get into the mood to glam up, right?

…and guys, I have the answer!

The By Beauty Bay ‘New Romantic’ Eyeshadow Palette!

It has everything you need to really spark a fire in that creative belly of yours. Absolutely jam packed with a mix of 20 pigmented mattes and stunning shimmers. 

Stunning shimmers for days!

Beauty Bay really knows how to balance outstanding quality with a bargain price tag (the palette costs just £15!) so we were always onto a winner with this warm toned dreamboat.

By Beauty Bay New Romantic Palette Swatches

Whilst certainly a Valentine’s Day inspired colour story the palette actually features a really lovely assortment of neutrals throughout too. Perfect to take you from day to night when some sort of normality resumes.

By Beauty Bay New Romantic Palette Swatches

…and if you feel like going all out then you could always chuck the â€˜New Romantic’ Liquid Crystal Eyeshadowsin your basket too. At £6 each or all £3 for £15 they are the perfect way to add some extra oomph into your finished look. 

Massively regretting the fact I haven’t picked them up myself now but such is life.