Barbara Daly Eye Shadow

So whilst I was searching for a gym bag in my local Tesco's (long story, don't ask...!) I did what came naturally to me, and had a little browse in the make-up section. Now, as a rule, I tend to do most of my make-up shopping in Boots, and occasionally Sainsburys, so I was happy to find a brand I hadn't heard of before - Barbara Daly.

I think what caught my eye in the first place was these INCREDIBLE eyeshadows - they are called "Barbara Daly Satin Swirl" and come in 6 different shades - Navy Reflection, Rose Lace, Gold Dust, Sequins, Whirl, and Cinder Shine. The way in which the eyeshadow is packaged is amazing, beautifully feminine and interesting - definitely swirly! I think, being a metallic kinda girl, the gold and bronze colours are superb, and for a smoky eye, the navy looks stunning. They look very pigmented too, which is a bonus! They retail at £8.00, definitely a product I hope to try in the future.

Barbara Daly Satin Swirl Eyes Navy Reflection

Barbara Daly Satin Swirl Eyes Sequin

Barbara Daly Satin Swirl Eyes Gold Dust

If anyone has had any experience with Barbara Daly products, let me know in the comments!

NOTD: Max Factor Mini

One nail colour I have been avidly searching for is a gold nail polish, which NOWHERE seems to stock (in Boots, that is!) So eventually, I resorted to buying the gold nail polish in Max Factor's new range of mini nail polishes.

Application wise, it is pretty standard, with a good brush and spreads the polish well. I did need a couple of coats however, to get the desired depth of colour - I put two coats of the gold and a basecoat on too. Chipping wise, it has a few, but not too bad - other reviews have said at least 1 week's wear, so we will see how that one fares.

The dinky little bottle! 

The polish in natural light

I would absolutely love to try this as a glittery topcoat for pinky-reddy hues, to make the nail a lot more spring-like!
I think, however, one of the downsides to this range is the price - £3.99 for one tiny pot of polish? Not Max Factor's best work, although I acknowledge they tend to be at the higher end of the price range.

(N.B. As far as I am aware, the shade is called Ivory - how bizarre!)