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I can't believe we are already at the beginning of 2019 !  I honestly don't know where the time goes.  That said, with the beginning of a new year comes fresh, new makeup.  If we thought that 2018 had an abundance of new releases then I foresee 2019 to be even crazier.  What  better way to start this year's blog than doing a run down of what is to come for the year.  I just love new products and collections! If 2018 was the year of the perfect base then 2019 looks like it may be about to blow that one out of the water.  Many huge names in beauty are launching their own complexion products and expanding on existing shade ranges.  I predict the race for the first brand with 100 shades has already begun. Brands are gearing us up for 2019 with sneak peeks and spoilers.  If you'd like to know what they have in store then follow me... 1. Jeffree Star Cosmetics Foundation, Concealer, Lip Glosses, Setting Powder and Setting Spray During his "Can't Relate Tour" in the UK in early October Jeffree Star revealed that in 2019 his 4 year old brand would not be slowing down.  He confirmed that Jeffree Star Cosmetics would be launching a foundation with a 50 strong shade range.  We will also have 'Magic Star' concealers with 30 diverse shades which promise to have a full-coverage, anti-aging, flawless formula and are expected in February 2019.  Alongside these we'll also have lip glosses, setting powder and setting spray as well as a new eyeshadow palette due in March 2019. 2. Sample Beauty - Erase & Boost Base Indie makeup brand Sample Beauty will have lots in store for us this year.  Their first release of the year will be the Erase & Boost Base.  This will be a concealer base for prepping and priming before applying makeup.  The product is due to launch in February 2019. 3. Jeffree Star Cosmetics X Shane Dawson Eyeshadow Palette This totally deserves it's own spot on the list as I am already predicting this will be THE launch of 2019.  Jeffree Star and Shane Dawson discussed during their viral 'The Secret World of Jeffree Star' documentary teaming up together to create a palette.  It looks as though we’ll see this idea actually come to fruition.  Not only will they be releasing an eyeshadow palette but we will get to see Every. Single. Step. Recorded and made into a new documentary series.  The docu-series is expected to include a peek BTS at everything from designing the palette, manufacturing through to launch day.   Of course, fans are already predicting the look and theme of the palette.  Many are hoping to see a conspiracy themed palette with Shane being renowned for his love of conspiracy theories and the illuminati.  Halloween 2019 launch anyone!? 4. Beauty Blender RE-DEW Set and Refresh Spray Beauty Blender have a refreshing new product for us to get started.  Their Re-Dew spray is a hydrating facial mist.  Featuring a fine mist nozzle so it won't disturb makeup it can be used to revive dull skin or give a matte foundation a dewier look.  It promises to help skin look just as glowing and gorgeous at 8pm as 8am. The Beauty Blender RE-DEW Set and Refresh Spray is expected to launch in January 2019. 5.  MAC Cosmetics X Lisa Frank Lisa Frank is renowned for her colourful and whimsical creations for children in the 80's and 90's.   The possibility of her teaming up with MAC Cosmetics is very exciting.  I can just imagine products in a spectrum of bright shades and packaging reminiscent of 90's childhood.  Although we don't have further details at the moment let's hope they don't keep us waiting too much longer. If the partnership is successful I would expect this to be a Spring/Summer 2019 release. 6. Jennifer Lopez Skin Care Line J-Lo aka the queen of the glow has confirmed she will be launching her own stand-alone skincare line. She is no stranger to the beauty industry after successfully releasing 20+ fragrances plus a collaboration with Inglot  she is now working on her own skincare company.  Talking to Refinery29 J-Lo promised 'It's going to be something that works, that's what you can count on when my name is on something.  'I want it to be something that encompasses all the things I’ve learned and all the secrets I have,' she went on to say. 'And it doesn’t have anything to do with needles.'   J-Lo's skincare is expected to launch in late 2019. 7. Revolution Parfum London Drugstore favourite Makeup Revolution will see a further brand extension in 2019 with the launch of fragrances under the name Revolution Parfum London.  These fragrances are expected to be affordable alternatives for premium products such as Tom Ford. 8. Smashbox Cosmetics X The Hoodwitch The Hoodwitch is a 'modern mystic' who is no stranger to collabs.  They already have a nail polish collection launched with Floss Gloss under their belt.  According to an unofficial, leaked photo which has been circulating the internet it looks as though we will see Smashbox Cosmetics X Hoodwitch collection launching in 2019.  The photo pictures a gorgeous duo-chrome highlighter in the shade Opti-Mystic. 9. Haus Beauty by Lady Gaga After previously teaming up with MAC Cosmetics for Viva Glam in 2009 and 2011 it looks like Gaga is ready to hit the beauty world on her own and is making 2019 her year.  Gaga filed the trademark back in May 2018 for 'Haus Beauty' and the brand recently secured it's web space on the world wide web: hausbeauty.com.  Is Gaga about to pull the Fenty of 2019?  My prediction is yes and we'll see Haus Beauty launch in late 2019. 10. Urban Decay Naked Reloaded Eyeshadow Palette In 2018 we saw Urban Decay say farewell to their iconic original Naked eyeshadow palette.  Many fans agreed it was time to say goodbye to the cult classic.  In 2019 Urban Decay will launch the revival of their 'Naked Revolution' with the Naked Reloaded eyeshadow palette.  It contains 12 must-have nudes from soft mattes and satins to dimensional sparkle and metallic shimmer.  Urban Decay Naked Reloaded is expected to launch in early 2019. 11. NYX Can't Stop Won't Stop Concealer, Setting Powder & Powder Foundation In addition to their much loved Can't Stop Won't Stop foundation NYX are extending the line with a concealer, setting powder and powder foundation.  The Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Contour Concealer has a lightweight formula with a matte finish and will be available in 24 shades.  The Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Setting Powder will be available in 6 shades which promises to have a featherlight formula which absorbs oil while leaving your complexion with a smooth, matte finish.  Lastly, there is the Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Full Coverage Powder Foundation.  This is a pressed powder that delivers a velvety-matte finish which keeps skin flawlessly covered without caking up or weighing it down. The The Can’t Stop Won’t Stop Contour Concealer is due to launch later this month in the UK and will be priced £8.  The setting powder and pressed powder are newer additions and I would expect these in early spring 2019 if not sooner. 12. Fenty Pro Filt’r Concealer In case you hadn't already heard Fenty are launching their debut concealer.  The Pro Filt’r Concealer will be available in no less than 50 shades corresponding with their ground breaking foundation.  The formula is said to be creamy, creaseproof and longwear which dries down to a matte finish.  Alongside these will also launch an additional 10 shades of Pro Filt’r foundation, 8 setting powders and new brushes.  All will launch globally on 11 January 2019 HERE. 13. NARS Spring 2019 Colour Collection NARS have a huge year planned but for spring they have created the unique Mosaic Glow Palette.  This features blusher, highlighter and bronzer that can be used individually or swirled together.  There will also be a single, universal shade of After Glow Lip Balm.  To brighten up any look they are also releasing a Mono eyeshadow in a vivid, fresh green hue.   Climax mascara fans will also be happy to note that their favourite mascara will come in a new deluxe, travel size just in time for summer holiday season.  All is expected to launch globally in February 2019. 14. The Ordinary Matte Watercolour Pore Minimizing Foundation This year we will see the Ordinary make a comeback with many new products.  One of the most hotly anticipated will be their Matte Watercolour Pore Minimizing Foundation.  What's exciting about yet another foundation?  Well, it's said to be thinner than actual water,  both oil and silicone-free with a pore minimizing effect and a matte finish all whilst being very budget friendly.  The coverage is also said to be medium to full which for something that is thinner than water sounds impressive!  Launch in the UK is expected to be Spring/Summer 2019. 15. Morphe Fluidity Collection Morphe are launching their debut complexion products and it's liquid foundation has one of the biggest initial shade ranges the industry has ever seen. Born in no less than 60 shades the Fluidity Full Coverage Foundation is also purse friendly at £16. It promises to be 24-hour transfer- and water-resistant wear for all skin types with a full coverage and matte finish. Other products included in the Fluidity Collection are the Fluidity Concealer, 2 primers and a finishing powder. The Morphe Fluidity Collection launches globally on the 17 January 2019. If you don't already and you love to know the latest in beauty and see some sneak peeks then you can find more on my social media. Happy New Year!

New Year, new skin care! Our beauty fairy godmother Charlotte Tilbury is releasing the perfect pick me up in time for the post-festive season slump. We all know once the holidays are overall we want to do is detox and look after ourselves after all the overindulgence. Charlotte Tilbury is launching the Goddess Cleansing Ritual. This is essentially a two-step regime which helps to draw out impurities and puts back glowing goddess. It contains two 75ml products a citrus-infused cleanser and a purifying bamboo charcoal cleanser plus a muslin cloth. Luckily, I have all the details here so you know where to find your post-party season pick-me-up... Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Cleansing Ritual - Citrus Oil Radiance Cleanse Highlights Oil-based that gently melts away makeup Reveals fresher, glowing skin Enriched with vitamin C to brighten skin and boost collagen Improves the appearance of tone and texture Contains bacuri butter, rose, bergamot and lemon essential oils Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Cleansing Ritual - Purifying Charcoal Cleanse Highlights A purifying bamboo charcoal cleanser Cleans deep down to draw out impurities from clogged pores Leaves skin feeling super clean and fresh Removes everyday pollution Contains activated Himalayan charcoal and Nordic Peat extract The products are numbered so it's super easy to know which order to use them in. Charlotte recommends using the Citrus Oil cleanser first of all. Apply to the face to remove makeup and then wipe away with the damp muslin cloth provided. Next apply the charcoal cleanser to wet skin. It's best to use warm water as it will open pores and have them ready for the charcoal to draw out impurities. Massage the charcoal cleanser into the skin until it turns white and foamy. Simply wash off. The Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Cleansing Ritual will be available HERE from Boxing Day 26 December and worldwide 3 January for £32.50. If you are already super excited you can sign up to the waitlist HERE. Will this be part of your post Christmas detox? Disclaimer: Launch dates and prices are correct at the time of publishing. This information is subject to change without notification at the discretion of individual brands and retailers which are beyond my control. Links in this post may be affiliate which means that I receive a small commission from any purchase made at no extra cost to you. This helps run and support FYI Beauty.

Benefit Cosmetics are introducing two new products to their 'Roller' line. In addition to the cult favourite Roller Lash Mascara Benefit have created the Roller Liner and Roller Eye bright pencil. Soon you'll have the perfect companion to your roller lash! Come this way for a look at these brand new products... Benefit Cosmetics Roller Liner Eyeliner Liquid liner Available in two shades deep, saturated black or rich brown True matte finish Flexible felt tip liner creates a smooth and continuous line Easy to apply. Quick-drying Water-resistant 24 hours of perfect wear Available in mini and full-size versions Benefit Cosmetics Roller Liner Eyeliner Benefit Roller Eye Bright Pencil Light pink hue Creates a brighter, rested, more wide-open appearance to the eyes Use in the waterline or the inner and outer corners versitle crayon format that can be used anywhere Benefit Cosmetics Roller Eye Bright Pencil The Benefit Cosmetics Roller Liner and Roller Eye Bright Pencil will launch Boxing Day (26 December 2018) HERE. Global launch is January 2019. Will you be trying these? Disclaimer: Launch dates and prices are correct at the time of publishing. This information is subject to change without notification at the discretion of individual brands and retailers which are beyond my control. Links in this post may be affiliate which means that I receive a small commission from any purchase made at no extra cost to you. This helps run and support FYI Beauty. #BenefitCosmetics

With the biggest shopping weekend of the year just a little over a week away I thought now would be the perfect time to talk about all the upcoming Black Friday Beauty deals. Whether you use Black Friday to drag in the ultimate haul for yourself or spoil friends and family in time for Christmas there'll be perfect money saving deals for you. Black Friday Beauty 2018 - Dates Cyber Week - 19 November to 26 November 2018 Black Friday - 23 November 2018 Cyber Weekend - 23 November to 26 November 2018 Cyber Monday - 26 November 2018 Black Friday Beauty Offers 2018 Available Now Beauty Bay - 'Braggin Rights' 30% off site wide + 50% off selected lines Cult Beauty - Black Out Specials now live (30% off BECCA, Too Faced, Lime Crime, Jouer) Superdrug - Black Friday 2018 deals live Smashbox - Double Exposure palette 50% off until 21 November Estee Lauder - 50% off Lip and Lash sets Revolution - 50% off advent calendars, liquid highlighters & brush sets (new deals added daily) Charlotte Tilbury - Instant Look palette 40% Sample Beauty - 40% off site wide code BLACKFRIDAY Upcoming Offers Look Fantastic - TBA join the wait list HERE Space NK - TBA John Lewis - TBA Escentual - extra 10% off sitewide code BLACK10 Anastasia Beverly Hills - Haul Of Fame Collection Vault (Cyber weekend exclusive) Charlotte Tilbury - up to 50% off Benefit Cosmetics Black Friday Deals 2018 - A Whole Week Of Deals! Monday - 19 November 2018 Get 3 minis when you spend £35 Tuesday - 20 November 2018 Be cheeky and take 50% off your favourite Complexionista or highlight your day with Highlighter Shot Layers reduced to £10 (originally £15.50). You can also get Best Tints 4ever for £15 (originally worth £51.70) and Hoola Boddess for £15 each (originally £25.50) Wednesday - 21 November 2018 They're Real Eye + Lip Kit will make an appearance + 50% off They're Real Eye Liners will steal the show! Thursday - 22 November 2018 Give your best Thursday pout with 20% off the Girly Pout Party + Grab Brow Kits for £20 & 50% off Cake Pops. Friday - Sunday - 23 November - 25 November Enjoy 20% off everything with code SAVE20 Monday - 26 November Get your Cyber Monday swag on and take 20% off everything with code CYBER20 Keep checking back to this page as I'll be updating it with more information and deals as they come in. Just see this post as your 'one stop' for all the beauty deals in the UK for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2018! Disclaimer: Launch dates and prices are correct at the time of publishing. This information is subject to change without notification at the discretion of individual brands and retailers which are beyond my control. Links in this post may be affiliate which means that I receive a small commission from any purchase made at no extra cost to you. This helps run and support FYI Beauty.

Here we go again! It's MAC Cosmetics X Patrick Starrr Round 5. Over the last 12 months we have seen MAC and Patrick Starrr release collections for each season and now we have the grand finale - the Slay Ride Collection for holiday 2018. MAC X Patrick Starrr Slay Ride is a full colour collection entirely encased in metallic true festive red - which I have to say is reminiscent of MACs Snow Ball Collection for holiday 2017. Patrick has also granted many peoples Christmas wish! We see the return of Patrick's Powder (setting powder). This was launched part of the debut collection for Holiday 2017 and everyone who tried it raved about the formula. This time we see it returning packaged in a beautiful red case complete with fluffy powder puff. It looks so elegant, classy and perfectly festive. I have all the details you need for the concluding MAC X Patrick Starrr collection right here. MAC X Patrick Starrr Slay Ride Patrick's Powder - £24.50 Details: Patrick's Powder - colourless, ultrafine powder that can be used to set makeup on the face or body. MAC X Patrick Starrr Holiday 2018 Patricks Powder MAC X Patrick Starrr Slay Ride Mineralize Skin Finish Highlighter - £32 Details: Baby It's Gold Outside - a luxurious velvet soft powder with high-frost metallic finish MAC X Patrick Starrr Holiday 2018 Mineralize Skin Finish Highlighter MAC X Patrick Starrr Slay Ride Lipsticks - £17.50 Shades: Peachy Peter - Creamy neutral beige (Matte) Spank Me Santa - Dirty rose (Matte) Slay Ride - Brownish orange red (Matte) MAC X Patrick Starrr Holiday 2018 Lipsticks Shades L to R - Slay Ride, Spank Me Santa & Peachy Peter MAC X Patrick Starrr Holiday 2018 Lipstick Swatches - via Instagram @MACProPowellSt MAC X Patrick Starrr Slay Ride Dazzleglass - £15.50 Shades: Ride My Sleigh - True red Hot Coco Bish - Mid-tone brown Silent Night - Deep purple red Twerk for Gifts - Peach gold with shimmer Santa got Money - True gold with gold pearl MAC X Patrick Starrr Holiday 2018 Dazzleglass MAC X Patrick Starrr Holiday 2018 Dazzleglass Swatches via Instagram - @MACProPowellSt MAC X Patrick Starrr Slay Ride Pigment - £16.50 Shades: PatrickStarrr - Sparkling coral pink Twinkling Lights - Sparkling bronze gold Omigaud it's Gold - Sparkling chunky peach gold MAC X Patrick Starrr Holiday 2018 Pigment MAC X Patrick Starrr Holiday 2018 Pigment Swatches via Instagram @MACProPowellSt MAC X Patrick Starrr Slay Ride Eyeshadow X6 - £29 Shades: Smoky Sleigh Oh, Holy Eyes MAC X Patrick Starrr Holiday 2018 Smoky Sleigh MAC X Patrick Starrr Holiday 2018 Eyeshadow Swatches via Instagram @MACProPowellSt MAC X Patrick Starrr Holiday 2018 Oh, Holy Eyes MAC X Patrick Starrr Holiday 2018 Eyeshadow Swatches via Instagram @MACProPowellSt The more I see of this collection the more I feel this is one of MACs most exciting collections of the entire year! It's the ultimate Christmas collection full of glitz and glam. If you only get one item I would suggest the Patrick's Powder. This will be the super hot product from the collection. It will sell out fast as I know many who have fallen in love with the formula will be stocking up on this. I know I'll be trying to get this along with a few of the lipsticks. The MAC Cosmetics X Patrick Starrr Slay Ride Collection for Holiday 2018 launches HERE on 06 December 2018. Let me know what will be on your shopping list for this collection? Are you happy Patrick's Powder is coming back? Disclaimer: Launch dates and prices are correct at the time of publishing. This information is subject to change without notification at the discretion of individual brands and retailers which are beyond my control. Links in this post may be affiliate which means that I receive a small commission from any purchase made at no extra cost to you. This helps run and support FYI Beauty. #MAC

Kenzo the french luxury fashion house are launching their first ever makeup product. Created by two of Kenzo's fashion designers Carol Lim and Humberto Leon the debut eyeshadow palette features 8 shimmering shades. Each of the pans is framed by the signature all-seeing eye, open for contemplation of this world. I am so excited to the have the designer palette with me today so I'm able to give you all of details. Kenzo World Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches Kenzo World Eyeshadow Palette Features 8 pan eyeshadow palette All shades enhanced with light-catching shimmer Features dual ended brush Velvety formulas Richly pigmented and long-lasting Pans designed to resemble the iconic eye motif which is seen across the ready-to-wear collections Comes in a magnetic mirrored compact with accompanying brush Available HERE for £38 Kenzo World Eyeshadow Palette outer packaging Kenzo World Eyeshadow Palette Kenzo World Eyeshadow Palette Close Up The Kenzo World eyeshadow palette features neutral browns, rose gold, cool blue and frosty white so theirs great variety. All 8 shades in the palette are packed with shimmer and glitz. The shadows are really soft and have a beautiful texture that blends really well. The icy white makes a perfect inner corner highlight. The palette has a strong magnetic close making it great for travel. You can rest assure it won't be splitting open and causing a mess in your bag. The extra large mirror is also really handy. The packaging of the palette is really individual and they've bought something that looks like no other palette to the market. The dual ended brush included is totally flat at each end and is perfect for packing on the shimmers. Kenzo recommended using one end for darker shades and the other for the lighter. Kenzo World Eyeshadow Palette Swatches Kenzo World Eyeshadow Palette Swatches shades 1-4 Kenzo World Eyeshadow Palette Swatches shades 5-8 I do think the palette is lacking matte shades as for me I like to always like use matte to transition and in the crease. It would have been fab to see at least one included so complete looks could be created with a single palette. The shimmer shades are ulta shimmery and glitzy and catch the light gorgeously. These are going to be perfect for the festive party season. I think this palette will be hugely popular with fans of the fashion house as well as makeup collectors. If your looking for something to enhance your makeup look this party season you'll be needing these shadows. The Kenzo World eyeshadow palette is available exclusively at Feel Unique for £38. What are your thoughts on Kenzo's debut palette? Disclaimer: Products featured in this post are PR samples sent to me complimentary. Some links contained in this post may be affiliate which means that I receive a small commission from any purchase made at no extra cost to you. This helps support and run FYI Beauty.

Lancome are bringing back the worlds most boujee highlighter especially for the festive season. Lancome first debuted their pink "rose highlighter" in Spring 2017's Absolutely Rose collection and it was an instant sell out. This Christmas they are releasing a gold highlighting rose and I'm already predicting this will be one of the most highly sought after products of the season. Lancome's limited edition La Rose à poudrer for Christmas 2018 is a gold rose dusted with iridescent gold highlighting powder. To pick up the product you simply swipe your brush over the delicate rose to add radiance to the face or body. It's the ultimate way to apply your highlighter! Lancome Gold Rose Highlighter UK I have a few further details about the product and where you will be able to find this in the UK so if you'd like to know more follow me... Lancome La Rose à Poudrer Features Giant highlighting rose Luminous gold highlighting powder Housed in a luxurious and festive gold box Each petal made from a delicate textile Limited Edition Lancome Gold Rose Highlighter UK Lancome Gold Rose Highlighter UK Lancome La Rose à Poudrer Swatch Shade - 01 Gold - iridescent gold Photo Credit: @charlottewood.mua Instagram The limited edition Lancome Gold Rose Highlighter (La Rose à Poudrer) will be launching exclusively in the UK HERE for £35 on Wednesday 31 October 2018. Disclaimer: Launch dates and prices are correct at the time of publishing. This information is subject to change without notification at the discretion of individual brands and retailers which are beyond my control. Links in this post may be affiliate which means that I receive a small commission from any purchase made at no extra cost to you. This helps run and support FYI Beauty.

I have to admit I've never really paid attention to Aldi beauty. The German supermarket chain isn't my first port of call for my makeup and skincare needs. Lacura is Aldi's in house exclusive skincare range. On first glance the line up includes totally recognisable products! However, on further inspection these appear to be dupes for the worlds most loved skincare. One product which really made me stand up and take note is the newly released Lacura Healthy Glow Exfoliating toner. You'll be forgiven for thinking this is Pixi Glow Tonic on first glance! It's even named as the 'Glycolic Glow Tonic' on Aldi's website. I absolutely love Pixi's Glow Tonic which is essentially a 5% glycolic acid toner which is renowned for gently exfoliating the skin, brightening the complexion and restoring its natural glow. Lacura Healthy Glow Exfoliating Toner Review The Lacura Healthy Glow is just £3.99 compared to Pixi's at £18. As an avid fan I'd love to save over £14 on Aldi's version. But is it worth the save? I've been trying out the Lacura Healthy Glow Exfoliating Toner and have my thoughts here... Lacura Healthy Glow Features 5% Glycolic acid, aloe vera and ginseng Improve skin texture Gently exfoliates Removes impurities Leaves skin with a healthy glow For all skin types Available for £3.99 Lacura Healthy Glow Exfoliating Toner Review I thought it would be worth comparing the ingredients of the two products. This is where you can really see if there is some substance rather than just similar packaging. I was really pleased to see that Lacura's toner contains no alcohol. This ingredient tends to wreck havoc on my oily combination skin type. The ingredients are really comparable. See the photo below for further details: Pixi Glow Tonic Top and Lacura Healthy Glow bottom. Photo courtesy of our community member @holly_beth91 The Lacura toner has a very light fragrance. I like to apply all over the face and neck. It dries down on the skin quite quickly and it's dry in around a minute or less. It doesn't leave any type of residue on the skin. It just leaves it feeling clean and refreshed. There is no tightness. You might find that your skin tingles slightly. I find it layers fine with other products and I usually add a hydrating gel on top and then if it's AM go for makeup with no issues. Lacura Healthy Glow Exfoliating Toner Review Overall, I really like the Lacura Healthy Glow and I'm beginning to wish I'd stocked up with more from my local Aldi. It keeps my skin really clear and it controls my breakouts so well. I really hope it makes a comeback! The Lacura Healthy Glow is currently sold out online. However, you can find it in Aldi stores nationwide for £3.99. Have you tried this product? If you'd like me to try out more Lacura prodcuts from Aldi let me know in the comments section below or tweet me!

Obsession have teamed up with British beauty vlogger Belle Jorden to create an eyeshadow palette and lip gloss set (more on that another time). Belle is known for her girly yet edgy look and tattoos. Everything from the packaging to the shade selection of the palette has been created by Belle. She even had a tattoo artist friend design the logo to the front. I just love how personal the palette is! Belle is passionate about cruelty free beauty and Obsession share this ethos making them a great match. The Obsession X Bella Jorden eyeshadow palette features 16 shades and features neutral, warm shades with a hit of royal purple and red for everyday. I have been playing with this palette over the last couple of days and I have my thoughts to share with you. Obsession x Belle Jorden Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches Obsession x Belle Jorden Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches Obsession x Belle Jorden Eyeshadow Palette Features 16 stunning in a versatile mix of hues 7 matte shades 6 shimmer shades 2 matte shades infused with golden glitter flecks Presented in a magnetic closure cardboard palette Large mirror Cruelty-free Available HERE and HERE Obsession x Belle Jorden Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches Obsession x Belle Jorden Eyeshadow Palette Pans Removed I really love the packaging of this product. It think it's a really handy feature that you can easily remove the pans and add your best loved shades to a magnetic palette. The palette itself feels great quality and isn't too light weight. The quality of the shadows themselves are lovely. The white matte shade, Starlight does have a soft, subtle pay off which is perfect for setting your base. The other shadows have powerful pigment with great pay off. I was happy to find the quality of the matte black shade, Lola is an intense, deep black hue. All shadows are soft and blend really nicely. I always apply over concealer and they last really well. The shade selection in the palette is lovely. It offers go-to shades such as Pops, 1706 and Mama's girl along with gorgeous pops of colour such as Miami, Magic and Queen. Obsession x Belle Jorden Eyeshadow Palette Swatches Obsession x Belle Jorden Eyeshadow Palette Top 2 rows (shades top to bottom): Starlight, Glow Baby, Pops, Bear, Sagittarius, Sassy, Hot Sauce and Queen Obsession x Belle Jorden Eyeshadow Palette Bottom 2 rows (shades top to bottom): 1706, Mama's Girl, Magic, So Cute, Miami, 13, A.F and Lola Overall, I think the Obsession X Belle Jorden eyeshadow palette offers amazing value for money. You get 16 quality eyeshadows in shades you can use all day and night. Plus there's the added bonus of being able to remove the pans should you want to. The Obsession X Bella Jorden eyeshadow palette is available HERE and HERE right now for just £10. Have you tried this palette yet? Disclaimer: Products featured in this post are PR samples sent to me complimentary. Some links contained in this post may be affiliate which means that I receive a small commission from any purchase made at no extra cost to you. This helps support and run FYI Beauty. #Obsession

Beauty Bay have bought back their own brand makeup! It's extremely exciting that our favourite retailer now has their own in house brand. Colour Theory is created by the beauty obsessed for the beauty obsessed featuring products which are high quality and affordable. Colour Theory's debut release is 3 eyeshadow palettes each containing 42 shades. The shade selection is split into 7 'looks' and take inspiration from a 'colour by numbers' approach to application. This makes it ultra simple to create striking looks whether your a complete novice or total pro. I have managed to get my hands on all 3 of the palettes but I thought I'd start off with sharing the first palette in the line and which also happens to be my favourite. Colour Theory Origin Palette outer packaging Beauty Bay Colour Theory Origin Eyeshadow Palette Features Contains 42 shades 6 step-by-step looks and endless mix-and-match possibilities Shade ranges from warm nudes and neutral shades with pop of rose gold and pink Features matte, metallic and colour-changing duochrome finishes Ultra-buttery texture Next-level pigment payoff with minimal fallout Vegan friendly PETA certified Money back guarantee Available HERE for £25 Colour Theory Origin Palette Review and Swatches Colour Theory Origin Palette Review and Swatches The first thing that strikes you about the palette is the packaging. It is stunning! It also feels weighty and amazing quality for the price point. The fact that it is set out in complete looks ready for you is a winning format. Its easy and perfectly effective. You don't even need to think which is a perfect time saver. It may even inspire you to create your own looks by mixing and matching. This format is perfect for beginners as it gives a great idea of colours which complement each other and the order of application. Although with makeup we all know there are no strict rules! At first I think everyone likes guidance whilst your increasing in confidence and ability. The shadows themselves are soft, buttery and very buildable. They can be blended with little effort and have good staying power (I always apply over concealer). There really is very little fall out. This does increase with the softer duochrome shadows but it's not an issue. Beauty Bay Colour Theory Origin Eyeshadow Palette Swatches Colour Theory Origin Palette Swatches Colour Theory Origin Palette Swatches Colour Theory Origin Palette Swatches Colour Theory Origin Palette Swatches Overall, Beauty Bay have done an immense job creating these palettes. They offer extreme value for money with the amount of product and quality overall. At £25 it works out at just £1.68 per shadow. If your into your warm neutrals or just looking for the ultimate autumn palette it'll be one for you. My personal favourite 'looks' set out are looks 4 and 6. Beauty Bay are struggling to keep these in stock so if you'd like to add it to your collection and try it out for yourself be quick off the mark. The Colour Theory Origin palette is available HERE for £25. Will you be trying this out? Disclaimer: Products featured in this post are PR samples sent to me complimentary. Some links contained in this post may be affiliate which means that I receive a small commission from any purchase made at no extra cost to you. This helps support and run FYI Beauty. #ColourTheory #BeautyBay

If the MAC Cosmetics Shiny Pretty Things Collection hadn't got you eager enough for the Christmas holiday season then things are about to get a whole lot more exciting! MAC Cosmetics are launching their first ever stand alone advent calendar alongside the MAC Shiny Pretty Things collection. The Shiny Pretty Things advent calendar contains 24 iconic full-size and sample size products in little pull out draws. MAC Cosmetics Shiny Pretty Things Advent Calendar 2018 Here's every single product you'll find inside: Little M·A·C Tan Pigment Cleanse Off Oil Sample Little M·A·C Nymphette Lip Glass Dramming Pot + Multi Formula Sponge x2 Little M·A·C Fix + Feline Eye Pencil Velvet Teddy Shadescents Sample Let’s Roll Dazzleshadow Duo Image Compact Mirror In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Sample Little M·A·C Velvet Teddy Lipstick Pencil Sharpener Woodwinked Small Eye Shadow Prep + Prime Skin Sample Little M·A·C Spite Lip Glass 7 Lashes Clear Brow Set Blacktrack Pro Longwear Fluidline Prep + Prime Lip Strobe Cream Sample Sweet Vanilla Lip Scrubtious Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Cherry Lip Pencil Ruby Woo Lipstick It's fab to see they have included some really popular lip shades such as Velvet Teddy and Ruby Woo. The strobe cream and dazzleshadow are absolute must haves for the festive party season. The MAC Shiny Pretty Things advent calendar will launch on the 18 October 2018 exclusively HERE for £125. Will you be treating yourself to this advent calendar? Disclaimer: Launch dates and prices are correct at the time of publishing. This information is subject to change without notification at the discretion of individual brands and retailers which are beyond my control. Links in this post may be affiliate which means that I receive a small commission from any purchase made at no extra cost to you. This helps run and support FYI Beauty. #MAC

If there was a single MAC collection that never failed to excite us year after year it would be their holiday collection. For 2018 MAC are bringing us the limited edition Shiny Pretty Things collection. The Shiny Pretty Things collection is inspired by bauble, hallucinatory brights and major sparkle. MAC have gone by the motto "more is more" to create a must-have collection this season. You'll find everything wrapped in hyper metallic packaging to delight your inner magpie. As always the holiday collection is split into two parts. We have the colour collection which contains show stopping individual items including extra dimension highlighters, dazzleliner and pretty single shadows. We also have the gifting half of the collection which includes ultra value for money gifting to treat friends or yourself of course! I know many of you have been waiting for my low down on the MAC holiday collection and there's A LOT to get through so let's just dive straight into it. MAC Cosmetics Shiny Pretty Things Colour Collection Holiday 2018 MAC Shiny Pretty Things Lipstick - £17.50 Shades: Both Cheeks - Bright fuchsia (Matte) A Wink Of Pink - Mid-tone rose pink with bronze gold shimmer (Frost) Babe Town - Dirty beige pink (Cremesheen) At Leisure - Creamy pink beige with gold pearl (Frost) Straight Fire - Metallic true red (Matte Metallic) MAC Shiny Pretty Things Lipsticks shades (LtoR): Babe Town, At Leisure, A Wink Of Pink, Both Cheeks & Straight Fire MAC Shiny Pretty Things LipGlass - £15.50 Shades: Tudor Rose - Hot magenta with pink pearl Ice Orchid - Mid-tone cool pink Scarsley Seen - Light beige pink Caketop - Pinky peach with icy shimmer Rosebuddy - Deepened berry MAC Shiny Pretty Things Lipglass shades (LtoR): Caketop, Iced Orchid, Rosebuddy, Scarsley Seen & Tudor Rose MAC Shiny Pretty Things Shiny Pretty Shadow - £16.50 Shades: Just Chilling - Grey with silver sheen Major Win - Pink with silver shimmer Joy To - Grey brown with shimmer P For Pink - Rose gold with silver sparkle Make a Wish - Tarnished olive shimmer MAC Shiny Pretty Shadows shades (LtoR): Major Win, Just Chilling, P For Pink, Make a Wish & Joy To MAC Shiny Pretty Things Dazzleliner - £17 Shades: A Little Moonlight - Black with silver and gold pearl Statuesque - True silver shimmer Midnight Toast - Midnight blue with silver pearl Holiday Time - Gold with pink shimmer MAC Shiny Pretty Things Dazzleliner shades (LtoR): A Little Moonlight, Holiday Time, Mignight Toast & Statuesque MAC Shiny Pretty Things Extra Dimension Skin Finish - £25.50 Shades: Oh Darling - Metallic gold (repromote) Snowflushed - Metallic bronze pink (new) MAC Shiny Pretty Things Extra Dimension Skin Finish shades (LtoR): Snowflushed and Oh Darling MAC Shiny Pretty Things Good Bag Lips - £29 Shades: Goody Bag Red - contains Open Prescence a mid-tone beigey nude (Cremesheen) (Lipstick), Holiday Miracle a creamy nude with slight metallic pearl (Lipglass) and Boldy Bare a dirty red brown (Lip Pencil). Goody Bag Nude - contains Blazing Yule a deep true red (Velvet Matte) (Lipstick), Pom Date a deep red burgundy (Lipglass) and Cherry a vivid bright bluish red (Lip Pencil). MAC Shiny Pretty Things Goody Bag Eyes - £39 Shade: Goody Bag Smoky Eyes - contains 6 shade eyeshadow palette featuring blacks, mauves and deep plum shades, Black (Technakohl) and Black (In Extreme Dimension Mascara). Goody Bag Neutral Eyes - contains 6 shade eyeshadow palette featuring soft nudes, shimmering golds and chocolate brown, Black (Technakohl) and Black (In Extreme Dimension Mascara). MAC Shiny Pretty Things Glow Getter Highlighter Kit - £39 Shades: Glow Getter Gold - contains mini sizes of Extra Dimension Skin finish in Whisper of Gilt a light soft white gold with shimmery sheen, Goldlite strobe cream and curved cheek brush. Glow Getter Pink - ontains mini sizes of Extra Dimension Skin finish in Beaming a pink that breaks gold, Pinklite strobe cream and curved cheek brush. MAC Shiny Pretty Things Glow Getter Gold MAC Shiny Pretty Things Glow Getter Pink MAC Shiny Pretty Things Party Eye Rose - £29 Shades: Cordial - Blackened plummy red brown (Matte) Sunday Plum - Rich royal purple (Frost) Winter Rose - Bright hot pink (Lustre) Holly Folly - Frosted fiery red (Frost) Redwood - Rich burgundy red (Veluxe Pearl) Lark Angel - Metallic warm rose (Frost) Tea Dust - Dusty pink rose (Frost) Pearl Crisp - Dusty pink copper metallic (Turbochrome Frost) Little Drummer Bea - Light warm beige (Satin) MAC Shiny Pretty Things Party Eye Rose Palette MAC Shiny Pretty Things Party Eye Rose Palette MAC Shiny Pretty Things Party Eye Smoky - £29 Shades: Carbon - Intense black (Matte) In The Shadows - Vibrant dark blue (Frost) Windy Moors - Duochrome metallic teal (Lustre) Cold Front - Dark brown with gold sheen (FrostDecemberist Frosty taupe brown (Frost) Cool Compliment - Cool medium brown (Matte) Wondering Heights - Dirty mid-tone taupe (Matte) Everwarm - Metallic gunmetal (Frost) Tinsel Queen - Bright chrome silver (Lustre) MAC Shiny Pretty Things Party Eye Smoky Palette MAC Shiny Pretty Things Party Eye Smoky Palette MAC Shiny Pretty Things Face Compact - £29 Shades: Face Compact Medium/Deep - features Soul Glow a golden bronze extra dimension skin finish, Carolers a pinky copper blush and Quick Trip medium deep bronzing powder Face Compact Fair - features String Lights a light pink shimmer extra dimension skin finish, Sweater Weather a bright peachy pink blush with gold sheen and Five-Alarm Kiss a warm light bronzing powder MAC Shiny Pretty Things Face Compact Medium/Deep MAC Shiny Pretty Things Face Compact Fair MAC Shiny Pretty Things Sweet Assortment: Liptensity - £65 Shades: Driftwood - Soft lilac beige Smoked Almond - Bright rose brown Toast and Peanut Butter - Peachy cinnamon Ambrosial - Bright plum pink Eros - Warm hot pink Mulling Spices - Burgundy brown red MAC Shiny Pretty Things Sweet Assortment: Retro Matte - £65 Shades: Burnt Spice - Creamy dirty rose So Me - Greyed plum High Drama - Deep dark plum Oh Lady - Deep wine Dance With Me - Deep cranberry red Fashion Legacy - Intense firetruck red MAC Shiny Pretty Things Lip Kit - £75 Contains 10 mini lipsticks in shades: Diva - Intense reddish burgundy (Matte) Chili - Brownish orange red (Matte) See Sheer - Grapefruit pink (Lustre) Velvet Teddy - Deep-tone beige (Matte) Twig - Soft muted brownish pink Ruby Woo - Very matte vivid blue red (Retro Matte) Relentlessly Red - Bright pinkish coral matte (Retro Matte) Rebel - Mid-tone cream plum (Satin) Snow Orchid - Very hot pink (Amplified) Snow - Light neutral pink (Satin) MAC Shiny Pretty Things Brush Party: Face Focus - £39 Contains 4 mini brushes: 471SES powder brush 465SES cheek brush 493SES foundation brush 481SES concealer brush Orange bag MAC Shiny Pretty Things Brush Party: Advanced Eye Focus - £39 Contains 5 mini brushes for the eyes: 580SES Rounded Blending 581SES Eye Shader 582SES Small Blending 583SES Mini Eye Smudger 584SES Angled Eye Liner Blue Bag MAC Shiny Pretty Things Favours Mini Glitter & Pigments Kits - £25 Shades: Gold Kit - contains English Gilt a Bright champagne (Pigment), Shine Time a Sparkling burgundy (Pigment), Copper a copper (Glitter) & Gold a sparkling chunky gold (Glitter) Pink Kit - contains Pink Opal a white frost with opal pink (Pigment), Bright fuchsia a fuchsia pink (Pigment), Pink Hologlam a light pink with silver shimmer (Glitter) & Heliotrope a glimmering royal purple (Glitter). MAC Shiny Pretty Things Favours Mini Lip Gloss Kits - £25 Shades: Nude Kit - contains Glass Heel a shimmery champagne gold, Tinsel Seeker a rosy nude, On The Eve a sandy warm nude & Lost Invite a metallic rosy copper Pink Kit - contains Snow Petal a pink with duochrome pearl, Mingling a metallic deep cool burgundy, Prezel a frosted hot pink & Soar a neutral brown pink. MAC Shiny Pretty Things Favours Mini Lipstick Kits - £25 Shades: Bright Kit - contains Coral and Carol a hot pink with slight pearl (Frost), Garland a rich red violet (Amplified), Blume a intense cool red (Matte) & Bow Up a deep cool burgundy (Matte) Nude Kit - contains Hark! a creamy beige nude (Cremesheen), Fam Only a mid-tone rosy nude (Matte), Half-Caff a mid-tone cool brown nude (Satin) & Nutmegged a warm mid-tone nude (Matte). MAC Shiny Pretty Things Lip Trio - £29 I think the show stopping products that will be top of most peoples lists are the items in the individual colour collection along with the Glow Getter highlighting kits. I do suspect there are some fix+ kits that will also be available as part of the gifting collection but at present I don't have all the details on those for you. As always with MAC cosmetics limited edition collections once they are gone, they are truly gone for good. I'd advise being hot off the mark if there's something you have your heart set on. The MAC Cosmetics Shiny Pretty Things Collection launches HERE and HERE on 18 October 2018 as well as MAC stores. Let me know which items are going on your wish list! Disclaimer: Launch dates and prices are correct at the time of publishing. This information is subject to change without notification at the discretion of individual brands and retailers which are beyond my control. Links in this post may be affiliate which means that I receive a small commission from any purchase made at no extra cost to you. This helps run and support FYI Beauty. #MAC