Chanel Vs ELF cream blush

E.L.F Cream blush in Temptress, Soleil Tan De Chanel

I thought Id compare these two products, even though they are from completely different ends of the spectrum are a similar sort of product and thought it would be interesting to see if the infamous Soleil Tan Del Chanel really is "all that".

 So here are the products side by side (please excuse the mess my brush has made to the products)

Here they are swatched, ELF on the left and then Chanel on the right

ELF
£6.50 - 15g
Packaging - Square glass pot, pretty basic but I do kind of like this about ELF products
Product itself - Mousse consistency, brown (no orange tone), no shimmer, blends easily
How I apply - Any blush brush
Pay off - Good pigmentation, no orange
Smell - no smell really
Overall - I really like this product and will definitely get more colours in the future. It doesn't blend as well as the chanel as its not as creamy but does give a really nice bronzed effect and for £6.50 you really cant complain.

Chanel
£29 - 30g
Packaging - Plastic round tub, is pretty mainly because of the chanel logo
Product itself - Creamy consistency (so smooth), brown/orange, no shimmer, blends really easily
How I apply - ELF stipple brush
Pay off - I find this very orange toned and find its only controlled when using my Elf stipple brush I really have to be careful not to add too much product or it looks like I am just walking around without my make up blended in properly or I have fake tanned very badly!!
Smell - does have a smell to it, I do like it its not horrible but could maybe bother some people
Overall - I really do like this product, I prefer the creamy consistency rather then the elf's mousse consistency but find when its applied properly its really pretty but if applied wrong its really really wrong and its not hard to do this because the product itself is just very orange toned. In my opinion I wouldn't say its worth as much hype as it has had over the years but is still a nice product even with that said.  

This is obviously just my opinion but thought it might be helpful to those who are maybe contemplating buying the Chanel bronzer. As I said I do really like the product but that maybe its labelled as amazing more because of its brand than anything else and maybe other cream bronzer are just as nice.

Have you tried either of these, what are your thoughts?

Love
Ashlie x

February Favourites

So its nearly the end of February and these are the products I have been loving this month.

 Simple hydrating light moisturiser

The consistency of this is very much what the name says, 'light' but still  really moisturising, its a great everyday moisturiser.

 Soap & Glory Hocus Focus

Ive done a whole post dedicated to this recently and as mentioned I love to wear this under my foundation.

 Herbel Essences Beautiful ends intensive mask

This leaves my hair so soft and sleek, this is the split end protection one, its really inexpensive, I will definitely be trying out some of their others.

 Revlon matte lipstick - 002 pink pout

I was after this for a while and got it at the end of January and have been loving it, do like it on its own but also like wearing it with a gloss over the top, usually a pink shade by Barry M.

 Bourjois highlighting powder - 53

This is the white version of the chocolate bronzer, I use this for the tops of my cheekbones just to add a subtle shimmer.

Soleil tan de Chanel

The more I use this the more I love it, it can look very over the top if im not careful as I am so pale, I have found the best way for me to apply it is to use my ELF stipple brush which gives a lighter application.

What's your favourites this month?

Love
Ashlie x

Birthday Haul

Yummy cupcakes made by my mum :)

As it was my birthday on Friday I thought I would show you a few of the things I got:

 Mac palate including rice paper, soba, sable, satin taupe

(makes me giggle when I imagine my boyfriend wandering around the MAC counter) 

  Soap and glory wish upon a jar overhaul cream 

(I will definitely review this after the 21 day)

 Moroccan hair oil (light)

Ive been wanting this for soooooo long, thanks mum and dad :)

Mini Casio watch

After ALOT of hints my boyfriend got me this which I have been wanting for a while - yay!

 Soleil Tan De Chanel

This has already been in a previous post as Georgia gave me this early, I love it!

The boyfriend and I had a lovely stay over in Birmingham and I had no problem spending some of my birthday money, here are some of the things I got:

 Leather bag - TK Maxx

 MAC Hue lipstick - FINALLY got it!

 Real Techniques Core Collection and Blush Brush

Love

Ashlie x

Updated Everyday Makeup

Urban Decay Naked Palette (virgin,buck and smog),

Chanel soleil tan de chanel bronzer (early birthday present from my very generous sister, THANK YOU Georgia!),

Estee Lauder DoubleWear Light foundation sample,

Maybelline 24hrSuperstay concealer,

Rimmel Scandaleyes mascara,

Rimmel Stay matte powder,

Sleek contour kit (highlight),

Natural Collection crushed walnut eyeshadow (for eyebrows),

No7 smoothing and brightening eye base,

Elf mineral blush 'joy',

Elf eyebrow treat and tame.

Thought I'd share my updated everyday makeup as its changed a little. Ive been trying out the Estee Lauder DoubleWear Light foundation out and I am really liking it, its very different to my Rimmel stay matte so getting used to it, not sure if to buy the actual product or not, may trial some others first. Has anyone else tired this?

What's your everyday makeup?

Love

Ashlie x

Late November Favourites

Hello Fellow Friends,
Just a quick post and an apology - sorry it's VERY late!

Everyday Make-up Bag - Georgia

MUA Heaven & Earth Palette

Eyelash Curlers

Natural Collection - Crushed Walnut (For Eyebrows)

M.A.C Mascara Opulash - Bad, Bad, Black

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Collection 2000 Big Fake - Ultra Black

L'Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Primer

Collection 2000 24hr Lasting Perfection Concealer

Bobbi Brown Duo Concealer/Powder - Ivory/Pale Yellow

M.A.C Select Sheer Pressed Powder - NW15

M.A.C Blusher - Well Dressed

M.A.C Brush 128

M.A.C Brush 187

Angled Eyebrow Brush

Angled Blusher Brush

No7 Eyeshadow Blend & Contour Brush

Eyebrow Comb

No7 Double End Brush (came with eyeshadow palette but use for concealor)

SKIN 79 Super BB Cream

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation - B10

Bourjois Libre Comme L'Air 2in1 Powder + Brush

Sleek Nude Collecction Suede Blush - Suede 921