Chloe Luckin

Hi Guys,

So it's been A WHOLE YEAR since I posted on here, and in all honesty I just haven't had the time. I'll speak more about this in another post, but for this post, I'm going to be talking about a BRAND NEW foundation which has just come over to us in the UK.

This foundation is the NYX Born To Glow foundation, and I was a little hesitant to purchase this as I haven't had the best track record with NYX foundations - see here https://youtu.be/hF9-OZjfpng . That foundation was by far the worst I've tried and I've tried A LOT!

Anyway, I saw this in my local Boots store and quickly colour matched myself as I was in a rush. I didn't have any high hopes for this as it was glowy, radiant and by NYX. If you have oily skin, you know that we stay away from anything which promises a glow. Saying this, I really like the Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation and that stays put on my skin, so I thought 'why not?'.

The shade which I purchased was Medium Olive. I self tan so I always go for a warm or olive undertone and I'm usually all set, and you know what? I was proud of myself because IT MATCHED!
There are 40 shades available in all shades from very pale to very deep, so no matter which skin tone you have, you're probably going to find a perfect match.

There wasn't any claims on the packaging and the website just said that it was medium-buildable coverage, and it was cruelty free with a vegan formula.



When I applied the foundation, I used a beauty blender and it buffed out so easily and smoothly. I managed to build it up on any red areas easily, and I didn't need to have a second layer over my skin. It had a nice glow to it, and didn't make me look oily or sweaty like some do with a 'glow'.
The rest of my makeup went on very well all buffed out smoothly.
It covered all of my blemishes and the redness.

I tested this foundation out for 9 hours and it was actually amazing!

After 9 hours of wear, it basically looked the same as when I first applied it. I didn't look oily or greasy, however I didn't look matte either.
The shade matched me perfectly and the undertone was very nice and natural. I would happily wear it out after this amount of time and I would only need to do minimal touchups which is a rarity for me.

The only negatives I really have with this, is that it exxcentuated my pores and they looked huge, and it looked a little caked around my eyebrows and on my cheeks near my nose. Other than this, the foundation lasted incredibly well.

I've tested this out a couple more times since the first impression, and it is still holding up well. I will have to try it with a pore-filling primer to see if it can look any better around those areas.

Other than the 2 negatives, this foundation performed amazingly and it may be a new drugstore favourite.

Thanks for watching my videos and reading my blog,
Chloe xoxo

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Hi Guys,

Recently, I've been testing out a lot of makeup, and have been doing a couple more First Impression Videos.

In my newest video, I test out a brand which I have been excited to test since last year. And I've finally managed to buy pretty much everything on the website, and test it out in this video for you.

In this video, I test out everything from the Illuminate by Ashley Tisdale Cosmetics line. Everything is affordable, cruelty free, and you can purchase them on the BH Cosmetics website, or the Illuminate website.
Usually with a celebrity brand, the prices are very expensive, but with Illuminate Cosmetics, each item is priced between $3-$13.

The products I tested out in this video are:
Illuminate by Ashley Beach Goddess Palette - $11.99
Illuminate by Ashley Goddess Palette - $12.99
Illuminate by Ashley 8 Piece Brush Set - $12.99
Illuminate by Ashley Cream Cheek and Lip Tints in Rose, Coco, Red Velvet and Espresso - $2.50
Illuminate by Ashley Illuminating Shimmer in Shimmering Sand and Beach Bum - $2.50
Illuminate by Ashley Liquid Lipstick in London and Miami - $6.99
Illuminate by Ashley Enhancing Lipgloss in Aloha, Hibiscus and Coral Reef - $2.50

Check out my video (above) to see what I though of every product, and check in the info box for my final update.

Enjoy,
Chloe xoxo

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Hi Guys,

I've filmed my Christmas/Holiday Makeup for this year - I wasn't able to upload one last year because there were many problems with my Mac and Camera.

This makeup look is one of my favourites, and I think it's my favourite Christmas Look I've created! I wanted to create a look using the main colours for Christmas - Green and Red - and I feel that this look shows that off!

After I filmed this tutorial, I kept it on all day and felt completely christmassy and festive, and I had compliments from my Mum and Neil on the eyeliner. So, it gets their seal of approval too!

I wanted to create something that was easy to do on the eyes - there are only a few products used - and so that even if you're not as confident with wearing colours, it'll be easy to pull off.


Check out the video (above), and let me know if you recreate this look this holiday season!

Enjoy,
Chloe xoxo

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Hi Guys,

So, it's taken me a very long time to test out foundations which work out for my awkward, problematic skin. I've been testing out products for the past 4 years, trying to find a foundation which doesn't irritate, and does exactly what it says, and have tested out almost 100 FOUNDATIONS!!!

If you don't know what my skin type is like, here you go...
It's very oily (forehead, sides of my nose and sides of cheeks), i can get dry patches on my cheeks in the winter, I have very sensitive skin, a lot of redness and blemishes & acne.
So, basically, I have a lot of problems with my skin, and there's a lot a foundation needs to do to actually work for me.

I feel like that I've finally managed to narrow it down to my Top 5 Best Foundations for Oily Skin. Also, I haven't had a problem with these breaking me out either.

There's one foundation on this list where I have heard of there people breaking out from it, but even with my sensitive skin, I haven't had any reaction.

These foundations work amazingly with my oily skin, and help to control my oils for at least 5 hours. Also, one of these foundations keeps me oil-free ALL DAY, I never get oily from it.

To see my Top 5 Drugstore Foundation for my skin, check out the video above.

I go into detail about why I like these foundations, how long they last for, their price and more.

Two of these foundations aren't available in the UK at the moment, but you can have them shipped over from Amazon or Ebay.

If there are any foundations you love for your skin, let me know in the comments section, as I love seeing new recommendations!

Enjoy,
Chloe xoxo

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Hi Guys,

So it's finally June, which means that it's time for my May Hits & Misses Video!

I don't usually do my Hits and Misses every month, because I don't usually test out too many new products, and I don't usually have ones that I love or that blow me away.

This month, I've tested so many products and have found some that I've been loving, and a couple that I have been hating!

These products are a mixture of drugstore and high end, skin care and makeup. I even have something featured in this video that I was a little unsure of if I should include...but technically, it's skin care. And it's from Bath and Body Works!

There is one product which is quite expensive, which I love, and as always, I'd never recommend anything I don't genuinely like. I'm really annoyed that I actually like this product, because I feel like I'm going to need to buy lots more! hehe

As always, with each product I give a review on why I like it or why I don't like it, which is why this video is 16 minutes long. (I never know when to stop talking)

If there are any products you've tried in May that you love or you don't love, just let me know in the comments section of my blog or this video.

Enjoy,
Chloe xoxo

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Hi Guys,
Recently, I tested out the Wet n Wild Photo Focus Foundation on my channel for a First Impression. This foundation has beed RAVED about all over youtube - I don't think I've even seen one negative review. 

The things that made me really want to test it out are the super affordable price point (it retails for $5-$6), and I fell in love with it when I watched a review from Casey Holmes on her channel about this foundation. Casey has SUPER oily skin, and I have very oily-combination skin. I though. "If it works for her, it'll work for me'.

As I was in Florida on my holiday, I decided to have a look around Walmart to find my shade. And I have to tell you, this was super tricky - they literally sold out of every shade every time I'd go to Walmart! So, I managed to pick up two shades, which aren't exactly toy my perfect shade, but I thought that I could just mix them together if they're not the perfect shade. 
The shades I picked up were Soft Ivory (Light Warm) and Buff Bisque (Light-Medium Neutral). Because I self tan, I knew that I would need the Light-Medium Warm, however I literally couldn't find this ANYWHERE! 

If you don't already know, my skin type is Oily-Combination Skin, very oily t-zone with redness and blemishes, acne prone. 

The foundation didn't have any claims when it came to coverage, lasting power, texture or which skin type it was for, so I basically went into this First Impression blind, with no knowledge of how it would perform. The packaging only stated that it doesn't have any flashback or white cast in photo, so is perfect for photoshoots and selfie lighting. 

They feel and look exactly the same on the skin, and the only difference really being that the Estee Lauder is waterproof and doesn't budge for over 14 hours, and the Wet n Wild starts to come off after 9 hours of wear. 

Wet n Wild Photo Focus is an incredible foundation for only $5! (I purchased it for $4.97 from Walmart.) Check out my First Impression video on this foundation above. 

I tested out this theory by using my iPhone with the flash on and off. And I think it looks great not ways! There's not really much of a difference, however the flash makes everything look perfect and glowy. 


So, I tried out this foundation in my first impression, and I was BLOWN AWAY! I feel as though this foundation is a drugstore dupe for the Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation. I have this foundation, have been using it for years, and it's my holy grail. 
PROS:
Very affordable - retails for $5-$6.
Long lasting - still looked flawless after 9 hours of wear.
Great for oily skin.
Didn't break me out. 
Didn't irritate my sensitive skin.
Looks HD, and evens out skin texture and pores.
Amazing selection of colour - Fair-Deep Dark colours in Cool, Neutral and Warm undertones.
Easily buildable. 
Great coverage - medium and can be built up to almost full. 
No flashback or white cast in photos. 
No strong scent. 
Spatula Applicator. 
Packaging is glass, and feels very luxurious. 

Very hard to find if you don't live in the US or Canada - Wet n Wild doesn't ship internationally.
Sells out very quickly, so very hard to find your shade in stock.
Sinks into pores after 6 hours if not used with a pore-filling primer. 

Enjoy,
Chloe xoxo

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Hi guys,
I've seen many youtube videos of full face first impressions, and one brand tutorials. So, I decided that I would start doing Full Face First Impressions of one brand.

This week, I tested out makeup from Makeup Revolution!

If you've followed me for a while on my channel, you'll know that I LOVE Makeup Revolution products, as they're very high quality for such an affordable price, and have some incredible dupes for high end products!

I've only tried blushes, liquid lipsticks and eyeshadow palettes from this brand before, so thought that it would be great to test out some other products from them. I have never tried any foundations, concealers, eyeliners or mascaras from them before, so decided to purchase some, and put them to the test. As I've never tried out these specific items before, it is a complete first impression on these types of products from Makeup revolution.

Check out my full face first impression (above), and my Makeup Revolution haul (below). I'll give you a little sneak peek with the first impression - some products I loved, and some I actually hated!

Products I tested out:
I heart Chocolate & Peaches Palette
Amazing Liquid Eyeliner - Waterproof
The Viper Mascara - Black
Ultra Brow Arch & Shape - Medium
Ultra Face Base Foundation  - FB03
Focus & Fix Liquid Concealer - 02 Fair
Luxury Powder - Banana
Golden Sugar 2 Rose Gold Palette
Salvation Liquid Lip Lacquer - What I Believe

Enjoy,
Chloe xoxo

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Hi Guys,
     I was thinking of some new ideas for some videos, and thought 'why not do a running late makeup tutorial?'

The closest to this makeup which I have uploaded is my Back To School Makeup Tutorials which are great for a natural look for school, but I wanted to create something which was quicker, but still natural.

EX1 Cosmetics reached out to me, and wanted to try out their NEW Shades of their Invisiwear Liquid Foundation - which I had featured in my tanned colour in another makeup tutorial. If you have been following me for a while, you will know that I am OBSESSED with the EX1 Invisiwear Liquid Foundation, because it just stays fresh and glowy - without making me oily or shiny - and just looks super natural on the skin. It basically makes it look like your own skin but better!

I've been using the same products and the same routine for work for the past couple of months, and thought this was the best time for me to film a tutorial, and to show you how I achieve a flawless, natural look, in under 15 minutes!

This make up stays put all day, and doesn't make me oily or shiny - I have super oily skin, and tend to go oily after 4 hours! This makeup accentuates blue eyes, so is perfect for all of you blue-eyed beauties!

I hope you have fun recreating this tutorial, and I'll be back very soon with some more!

Enjoy,
Chloe xoxo

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The Products I Used:
Make Up For Ever Step 1 Mattifying Primer
Benefit Porefessional Primer
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 10
ELF High Definition Powder
NYC Bronzer in Sunny
Maybelline Color Tattoo in 05 Eternal Gold
Rimmel Soft Kohl Pencil in Black
Benefit They're Real Mascara
EX1 Invisiwear Liquid Foundation in 0.2
Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in Fair
Essence Make Me Brow in 02 Browny Brows
EX1 Blush in Pretty in Peach
TheBalm Mary Lou-manizer
MAC Lipstick in Angel

Hi Guys,

If you have seen my channel a lot through out last year, you will know that I am obsessed with Makeup Revolution.

I started purchasing these liquid lipsticks around a year ago, and recently purchased the Red lipstick, a couple of weeks ago. I purchased these for £2.99 each from the Makeup Revolution Website and Superdrug. This is a great price, as what first drew me to these, was that these are a dupe for the Too Faced Melted Lipsticks - and who doesn't want to get they hands on those?

As I've had these lipsticks for around a year, I feel like now is the best time for me to do a full review and swatches, as I feel like I know heir pros and cons, as I've worn these A LOT!

Above, is the my full review video, and below are the swatches along with their names.

Enjoy,
Chloe xoxo

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Hi guys,

It's finally a new year, and this year I thought that I would do my yearly favourites - which I also did last year. Almost all of these products are Holy Grail products of mine, and they are mostly drugstore!

I absolutely love the drugstore, especially when you can find products just as good, if not better, than he high end products. Now, don't get me wrong, I do love High End products, and have included lots in this video, but I just feel like the majority of my loves are super affordable.

There are many different categories which I have merged products into - Favourite Foundations, Favourite Mascaras, Favourite Primers etc. And in every category, there is at least one drugstore product, so it's great for you guys who don't want to splurge on products!

The video is above of my favourites, and be sure to subscribe to my channel, as I will be doing a giveaway at 2,000 subscribers (we're only 20 subscribers away...WOO HOO!)

Enjoy,
Chloe xoxo

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Hi Guys,

Every year, I am obsessed with the Holidays - Christmas is my favourite time of the year - and I always like a good excuse to film a new makeup tutorial. I didn't manage to create a Holiday tutorial last year, but uploaded a Get Ready With Me for Boxing Day.

I decided to do two different looks for the Christmas Holiday Season, and the first being my bold eyes, nude lips look. This look isn't as easy as the other, but it looks GORGEOUS!

I haven't really touched my TheBalm Nudetude Palette (swatches here) in a long time, but recently tried it again, and have fallen back in love with it! I wanted to make the eyes the main focus, so decided to add a pink-nude lip (Kate Moss Nude Lipstick in 45), which is great for all skin tones.

Almost all of these products used are drugstore and affordable, and anyone on any budget will be able to recreate this.

The tutorial is below for this look, and the new tutorial for the next look, will
be up tomorrow.

Enjoy,
Chloe xoxo

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Hi Guys,
If you are as obsessed as me with Makeup, and have been watching Youtube for a number of years, you will have seen so many Youtubers talking about NYX Cosmetics, and how great their products are!

If you live here in the UK, then you know how hard it was for us to get our hands on NYX (Amazon wanted atlas triple the price of the retail price).

I went online, doing a little bit of shopping, the other week, and came across NYX at Feelunique. I was so shocked and super excited to get my hands on some of these products - is that crazy? - but was disappointed when I found out that the majority of their items were sold out! Especially the ones which I wanted to purchase.

Skip ahead a couple of hours, and I'm searching for my favourite Dry Shampoo on Boots - Batiste in Dark Brunette, if you didn't already know  - and saw that they have recently just stocked NYX! Cue the childlike screams - and I managed to pick up everything I wanted for the same price, and none was Out Of Stock - Hooray!!

I picked up 3 products in total, but these are ones which I have been researching for a long time, so I knew straight away that I wanted them.

Check out everything that I purchased in my New Beauty Haul (below).



All of the NYX Products were purchased from www.boots.com.

Enjoy,
Chloe xoxo

Hi Guys,

Here's another Makeup Tutorial which I have been wearing A LOT through out this month. I am totally obsessed with the Lipstick used in this Tutorial (Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita), so thought that I would share it with you!

I absolutely love Fall/Autumn and Winter, as you can experiment with a lot of dark colours, and I'm never one to turn down a dark lip!

Let me know what you think!

Enjoy,
Chloe xoxo

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Hi Guys,

If you have been watching my channel for a while, it will come as no surprise to you that I am obsessed with this Waterproof mascara! Plus, you will probably have already worked out which mascara I am talking about.

It s super affordable, and from the Drugstore. So, even if you're on a budget, you will be able to purchase this.

I love it, mainly, for the fact that it is the only mascara that I have found to be completely waterproof. I have been in the shower, been to a water park, and this mascara does not budge!

Check out the video (above) to find out which Mascara I am speaking about!

Enjoy,
Chloe xoxo

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Hi guys,
I recently uploaded a Haul on Makeup Revolution, which you can see above. I purchased this product from the Makeup Revolution Website for £6.99. You can buy it from www.makeuprevolution.com or www.superdrug.com.

Here are the swatches for the Iconic Pro Palette, which is a dupe for the Lorac Pro palette. Like the Lorac palette, there are 8 matte and 8 shimmer shades. This palette is made up of warm-toned shades, and the Pro 2 palette is made up of cool-toned shades.

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