Jazziepickles

UK Mummy and Lifestyle blogger

Hen party ideas

Hey lovelies, I hope you’re all warm and well!
A few weeks ago now, I had my hen party. It was such an amazing night filled with love and laughter. A good old celebration with some of my favourite people, ever! I wanted it to be quite simple, nothing fancy. Just somewhere local and affordable, and that’s what we did. My girls had some amazing idea’s, they spent hours making things, decorating and creating the perfect evening for me. I can’t thank them enough for their tremendous efforts. That’s the inspiration behind this post, I thought I’d share some hen party ideas with you to give you a great send off before the big day.

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Benefit badgal bang review

Hey lovelies, hope you’re all warm and well!
Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently, you won’t have missed the most recent product launch from benefit cosmetics. There was a lot of speculation before the launch on what it could be and I’d say it’s been the one of the most anticipated launches in the beauty community of recent. I am of course talking about the badgal bang mascara! The product that claims to be “out of this world” got everyone talking and I thought it was only right I got my mitts on one and done a badgal bang mascara review for you all. Let’s see if all the hype is worth it.

badgal bang mascara review

Packaging:

I just want to take a second to touch upon the packaging. Badgal bang comes in a soft matte black tube. The top of the wand is has some cute studded detail and the bold pink text really stands out against the black. I think the packaging reflects the “out of this world” phrase well and Benefit have done a great job on the packaging.

The claims:

Smudge proof & water resistant mascara with 36 hour wear. The brand boasts the a super lightweight formula using aero-particals (one of the lightest known materials) and a specially designed wand that coats lashes evenly from root to tip. The mascara is the blackest of black and creates dramatic length and volume to lashes.
Quite a lot of bold claims there, but are they all true?

Application and removal:

I’m going to chuck this out there now, this mascara is difficult to use a first. The formula is so intense, I felt it kind of overwhelmed my lashes. I applied to much and was hard to get it right without serious clumping. After more uses, it gets easier and now I’m in love. Using the wand from the root of my lashes to the tip, I wiggle the super flexible brush up and my lashes are instantly lifted, thick and full. I love a full lash look and that’s what I get from this mascara as well as extreme length. I did try to layer the mascara but ended up with super clumpy spider lashes and wasn’t really feeling it.
When it comes to removing the mascara, I had some difficulties. The formula is so long lasting it makes getting off. After a lot of makeup remover and cotton pads, it come off but I’m yet to find something that get’s it off easier.

badgal bang mascara review

Badgal bang, worth the hype?

As mentioned above, I do really love this mascara now I know how to use it effectively. It gives me exactly what I need from a mascara, length, volume and drama. The packaging is stunning and I think the hype is to be believed. It’s a little on the pricey side for a mascara, but I think you get what you pay for. I’d recommend this to anyone who’s thinking of purchasing it, just make sure you practice with it before making your mind up.
If you’re interested in getting your hands on the biggest launch of the year so far, click here.

Related posts you might like:
Benefit mascara dupes || Benefit best selling minis

Have you tried the badgal bang mascara, what are your thoughts?

Thanks for being here
Kisses and Love
Jazziepickles
xoxo

2017 Makeup favourites !

Hey lovelies! Happy new years!
Can you believe that 2018 is here, I’m so ready for it! The past year has flown by so fast! There’s been so many amazing launches from big brands this year. I’ve found a lot of new products I’ve fallen in love with. It’s been a fun year of experimenting with colour, testing out new products and building up my skills! I thought I’d share my 2017 makeup favourites that I haven’t been without. I’ve kind of divided this post in two halves, affordable drugstore products and high end favourites! Grab a cuppa and a snack, this is gonna be a long one.

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Benefit best selling minis!

Hey lovelies, I hope you’re all warm and well!
If like me you’re a sucker for anything mini then I think you’re really going to enjoy Benefits best selling minis. When these little goodies dropped through my postbox, I did a little dance of excitement. Benefit are one of my all time favourite brands, ever. I love how the products perform and the packaging is always adorable! Now you can get your mitts on some of the brands best selling products, but in a cute miniature version! So, why buy mini?

Shop the shot:
Mini They’re real mascara, Mini Roller Lash mascara, Mini Hoola Bronzer, Mini POREfessional primerBenefits best selling minis

Travel friendly:

 Having smaller versions of your favourite products takes all the hassle out of travelling. Is there anything worse than going through airport security and realising your mascara is to big for hand luggage. With these Benefits best selling minis you know you’re safe and you can carry on looking gorgeous all holiday!

Test it out:

 Benefit products can be pricey when you’re stocking up on all your necessities but buying something smaller to try out first will save you some pretty pennies. When I first discovered my love for roller lash, I bought the mini version first to make sure it worked for me. It’s nice to have the option of purchasing a smaller size before splashing out on the full size.

Perfect for on the go: 

Life gets hectic, we all have days where we wake up late and there’s no time for makeup. Popping a few minis in your bag can be a real life saver for using on your busy commute to work or just for tops ups throughout the day, plus they won’t take up loads of room in your handbag.

If you’re interested in getting your claws on some adorable benefit miniatures, there’s a decent selection on the Debenhams website, and they currently have a great offer when you spend £70 on benefit goodies, you receive all the mini’s pictured above for free! So, what are you waiting for, get shopping!
Let me know in the comments below what your favourite benefit products are.

Catch up on my previous posts:
Testing oval brushes || Juvia’s place Nubian two palette.

Kisses and Love
Jazziepickles
xoxo

Disclaimer: These products were sent to me for this post. All thoughts, photo’s and opinions are my own.

Goals for 2018

Hey lovelies! I hope you’re all warm and well!
It’s almost new years and this is the time of year I spend reflecting on the last 12 months and setting myself goals for 2018. 2017 has been very good to me but there was a lot of things goals I didn’t achieve. So I’m pushing myself next year and I’m making it my mission to make 2018 the best year yet. I’m setting myself some realistic goals and I thought I’d share them with you. I love reading posts on peoples goals and targets, it’s refreshing to see people push themselves so hopefully you enjoy this one. There’s a little giveaway at the end so stick around for your chance to win everything pictured below.

Goals for 2018

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