A bargain brand I’ve wanted to try for a while is Stargazer. A few years ago it was mentioned in the blogging world and I didn’t really pay any attention so I thought now was as good a time as ever to have a bit of a splurge. Everything I bought was under £5 and there was a huge range of products on the website. I tried to get a bit of everything without going too crazy. I’ll certainly be ordering some more bits from the brand and experimenting with some more vibrant colours (something Stargazer really specialises in). Even if you don’t order anything it’s worth taking a look at their fantastic range of costume eyeslashes and theatrical make up looks.
Lipstick in 102 & 120 £3.50 // I chose only two lipsticks from the huge variety of colours ad I’m not sure I picked the best two. 102 is as neon as you can get and I am determined to wear it at least once this summer. 120 is a peachy shade with a silver sheen running through it. This shade is far more wearable but slightly too pale for me. I will certainly be buying a few more lipsticks as they are super creamy and moisturising on the lips.
Blusher in 12 & 5 £3.50 // As as self proclaimed blush hoarder I struggled massively to pick only two shades of blush when ordering this haul. Both shades are hands down the most pigmented blushes I’ve used. The pinky/purple shade is just a vibrant on the skin as it is in the pan and the peachy shade creates a super healthy glow.
Eye Shadow in Flat Purple £4 // This bluey purple toned shadow really isn’t as pigmented as I had anticipated. It’s a nice creamy shadow that blends well but isn’t the vibrant shade I was hoping for. It makes a great transition shade when I want to add an understated pop of colour to my look.
Star Pearl Eye Shadow in Groovy Gold & Peach Flush £3 // These shadows look just as pretty on the eyes as they do in the pan. Both are richly coloured and have an iridescent finish.
I didn’t swatch the next two products are they are semi-permanent and I didn’t fancy having make up down my arm for the next couple of days.
Semi-Permanent Eyeliner in 1 £4 // The longevity of this was the most impressive factor. I struggle with itchy eyes and often find my liner has completety worn off around my tear duct, this stayed put all day no matter how much I rubbed my eyes. It isn’t as black as I’d like it to be and I did find myself adding some of my favourite liquid liner over the top to really make it black.
Semi-Permanent Lip Stain Pen in 7 £4 // This pen truly does stain the lips, for days if it’s not scrubbed off well enough. It’s pretty much the same as a standard felt tip pen, making it really easy to draw onto the lips. I was concerned about it being drying but it isn’t at all. I’ve worn this alone and with lipstick and gloss over the top.
