Lois Cosmetics launched back in 2020 (and what a bloody year to start a business guys, BRAVE or what?!).
You know I’m all about girl power and this female founded brand hasn’t let the pandemic stop them from taking the beauty community by storm with not one but two high quality eyeshadow palettes…
Lois Cosmetics Gone Rogue Palette.
Gone Rogue for you thrill seekers and Rose Metal to soothe the most romantic of souls.
Lois Cosmetics Gone Rogue Palette Swatches.
UK based, cruelty free & vegan with the kind of quality one rarely finds in such a budget palette nowadays.
Lois Cosmetics Rose Metal Palette.
With many years experience as a professional makeup artists, working with top brands and celebrities all around the world it would have been a crying shame for Lois not to put her expertise towards building a brand that is not only socially conscious but also right on the mark when it comes to trends.
Lois Cosmetics Rose Metal Palette.
With an ever expanding range of beautiful products there is truly something for everyone. Treat yourself to the most stunning liquid eyeshadows whilst also filling your basket with brand spanking new makeup brushes and eyeliners.
Arttitude Cosmetics (which is completely vegan and cruelty free) was founded in 2019 by Rukhsaar (who is also a full time clinical scientist if she wasn’t already busy enough!).
The brand boasts a full line of lashes, lip products, liners and two of the most beautiful palettes you ever did see (the Colour Splash Palette which is the perfect addition to your collection if you’re after something daring with the kind of pigment quality most high end brands could only dream of whilst VIP is a warm toned, elegant dream (and my personal favourite!).
She fell in love with the beauty industry and make up artistry after working in the family business, Arttitude Studios…
Arttitude Cosmetics VIP Palette Swatches.
My mum has been working as a make-up artist since the early 2000’s and it was her that inspired me to learn make-up which is where I developed my passion from. When she started working as an MUA, make-up wasn’t what it is now. She wanted to challenge those norms and put the art back into make-up artistry and give it a whole new attitude, and that’s where the name comes from – her make-up studio was called Arttitude Studios, so she actually named the brand!
Ruks
Arttitude Cosmetics VIP Palette.
The Arttitude product line (which started with lashes) was originally designed with the studios clients in mind. After struggling to find the perfect lash for each client the decision was made to create their own! Each with its own luxury feel and presentation to make the experience even more special.
Building up a business whilst holding down a full time job as a health care professional isn’t something everyone can do and that’s what makes Ruks the ultimate inspiration.
Arttitude Cosmetics Colour Splash Palette.
Arttitude Cosmetics is all about community. The brand is incredibly supportive of the artists they work with and constantly strives to give back to those who have supported the company as it grows. Her advice to others with dreams of starting their own business is straight to the point but also full of love. Exactly like the brand itself!
It is hard work. Expect to be working around the clock. Don’t expect to plant the seed and eat the fruit the same day. Read, read and read some more! Remember – the first year in business is just about surviving. But, having said all this. Go for it and don’t hold back. You don’t want to spend the rest of your life wondering, ‘what if.’ Take the risk, work hard, and you have all my love and best wishes for your every success.
Ruks
Arttitude Cosmetics Colour Splash Palette.
If all that weren’t enough the brand is expanding into something really exciting! The By Ruks Skincare line which has launched with the Glow Getter oil, a multi tasking wonder to tackle all of your skin concerns. What a bloody powerhouse!
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Hands up if you are fed up to the back teeth of having to go out barefaced for fear of looking like a clown when your favourite lippy ends up smeared all over your face?
Guys I feel you! I am super oily so I feel like I’m being attacked from all angles and to be honest I just want to feel glam again without worrying my makeup has worn away from my nose! It’s embarrassing if nothing else. Of course I completely understand that masks are a necessity right now and these things all seem very irrelevant but it would be nice to have the option to keep myself and my family safe whilst also feeling good about myself.
‘Lock your look in place with the Revolution Superfix Misting Spray. Enjoy the holding power of this weightless setting mist, perfect for use with your favourite liquid, matte or powder based base products.
This fixing spray gives you an ultra-matte, shine free look that won’t fade away. Infused with beneficial skin soothing Aloe & Vitamin E.’
Sounds magical doesn’t it? It’s transformed my makeup game in general by adding so much more longevity (I mentioned how oily I am didn’t I?!) to my look which is great but the fact I can now wear a full face and not worry about what it will look like after I’ve done my weekly shop (because let’s be honest, that’s as exiting as it gets right now isn’t it?) really has cheered me up untold amounts.
You can pick yours up for just £10 (which is a bargain considering it works just as well if not better than many high end setting sprays I’ve used). I’ve also given it a thorough testing alongside a variety of different base products to try and decide whether it only works with a certain combination (and so far I’m really pleased to say it’s been a winner with every single one!).
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I actually can’t believe that I’m writing this but…up until now I had NEVER tried a beauty subscription box. That’s mad isn’t it? For someone who spends so much time, effort (and money!) on the beauty industry to have not invested in what is basically a box of presents to yourself every month.
Well I’ve seen the error of my ways and won’t be returned back to that dark, dark place.
Roccabox has truly opened my eyes to what an amazing thing subscription boxes (when done right!) can be.
For just £10.00 per Month (plus £3.95 P&P) you can have a Roccabox sent straight to your door full to bursting point with beauty treasures for you to try and hopefully fall in love with! The box sells itself when you consider those savings!) The mixture of brands and products massively appealed to me, it’s nice to give up control every once and a while.
Bella Pierre Brown Eyed Girl Eyeshadow Palette.
This months box includes 5 fantastic products from hair and skincare right down to your makeup essentials. Incredibly versatile and a great way to try some new brands!
What you’ll find…
Bella Pierre Cosmetics – Brow Eyed Girl Palette
RRP: £28.99
Crabtree & Evelyn – Rose Shower Milk
RRP: £9.16
The Beauty Crop – Smoothie Stick Lip Crayon
RRP: £7.00
Anatomicals – Deep Conditioning Hair Pack
RRP: £5.00
Shea Bliss Skin – Strawberry Scrub
RRP: £3.99
I really don’t know how they manage to put together such an amazing collection so affordably but I’m not complaining. Honestly, throw ALL of the Roccaboxes at me!
The quality of the pieces included are fab and were a really welcome pick me up this month. Highly recommend investing in the subscription and seeing for yourself just what a treat it really is!
Also, if you’re as obsessed with the Always Tired Co Fenty Beauty print featured above as I am then you can use code ‘THEBEAUTYBOO20’ for a cheeky discount!
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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.’
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!).
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!
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?
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 ‘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.
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“It’s time for some serious TLC with the Revolution Rehab collection. This collection is designed to nourish & recover your brows, lips & lashes.”
Let’s face it, we could all do with a little bit of extra goodness in our lives right now couldn’t we?
With ingredients such as shea, cocoa and mango butter, hyaluronic, castor oil and jojoba you’ll be feeling like a brand new you in no time!
Makeup Revolution Rehab Collection.
The collection includes everything you could possibly need to get your brows, lashes and lips in tip top order ready for those long awaited nights out (and with summer approaching fingers crossed some scorching hot days dressed up to the nines with a cocktail in hand!).
Makeup Revolution Rehab Collection.
With prices starting at just £6 you can’t go wrong with these bargain beauties!
After a pretty rubbish week where I once again wallowed in self doubt and debated whether I should actually be doing this at all I was givena kick up the arse when this little bundle of goodness arrived at my door!
The Makeup Revolution Revolution Pro Rockstar Collection launches on 27th January and guys…you need it!
The collection consists of two gorgeous eyeshadow palettes, a matte black liquid eyeliner and a selection of eight gel eyeliners in assorted (stunning!) shades.
I’ll start with the palettes shall I?
Rockstar Eyeshadow Palettes…
‘Noir’ is arguable my favourite (because I’m a sucker for those burgundy and rose tones!) but ‘Nude’ really is your perfect all rounder (also perfect for bridal makeup).
I love the mix of formulas within both palettes, quite a nice balance of shimmers and mattes with a handful of pressed glitters and something else entirely. I’m not quite sure what to call it. For all intents and purposes it’s a shimmer but almost feels wet to touch? Whatever it is, I’m a fan because it’s lush.
For the varied yet versatile colour stories and the quality of the shadows I would say the price point is bang on. I’ll certainly get a lot of wear out of both palettes.
Visionary Gel Eyeliners…
Arguable my favourite part of the collection.
I love the shade range (again, that burgundy guys!) and they are just sooooo creamy.
Each liner comes equipped with its own little smudging tool so you can achieve that sexy, smoked out, I may or may not have slept in this makeup sort of thing that takes far more effort than it looks.
I’m so excited to really give these a proper test drive because I really feel like they’re going to elevate an everyday eye look into something incredibly special!
Rockstar Matte Edition Liquid Eyeliner…
Last but by no means least is the snazzy new ultra black matte liquid liner. I’ve been in a Ross and Rachel style on-again/off-again relationship with liquid liner for about ten years now. I shouldn’t really wear it because I just don’t have the skills to combat my I’m very hooded eyes BUT I want to.
Despite my personal battles this liner is fab! Really long lasting, smudge proof and like I said, ultra black. What more could you realistically want?
I’ve included prices for the entire collection below. The whole thing is very reasonable for the quality and will be the perfect way to accessorise your loungewear for those quiz night zoom calls!
Dreadfully Kelly 
