Glam Crystals - by Collection (2000)

I have been a massive fan of Urban Decay's glitter eyeliners for years. However, at around the £11 mark they are quite pricey and what's more, there are no stores in North Devon which stocks the brand.

I have found a cheaper alternative in high street makeup brand, Collection.

Collection (formerly known as Collection 2000) are a purse friendly makeup brand. Their Glam Crystals Dazzling Gel Liners are some of the best eyeliners I have come across. 

From left to right: Spandex, Rock Chick, Funk, Le Freak, Dancing Queen, Hustle and Pizzazz.

I have also recently bought Shake it up which is a deep purple and Jade's Rock It glitter liner from the Little Mix Collection.

What I love about these eyeliners is how pigmented they are and how easy they are to work with. No matter which colour I use they build up so easily. If I am in a hurry I sweep one of these glitter liners on my upper lash line and add a coat of mascara to my lashes and I am good to go.

The glitter in the liners are finely milled and don't feel scratchy at all, the product itself dries fast one applied and lasts all day. Each liner only costs £2.99 and in my opinion, they are on an equal footing with my beloved Urban Decay liners.

Have you tried any of the Glam Crystals glitter eyeliners? If so, what do you think?

Soap & Glory - Crazy Sexy Kohl - £9 reduced from £18

Who doesn't love a good bargain? Mum and I hit Exeter for some Christmas sales recently. I had a browse online for makeup, bath products and clothes. I have to say nothing really caught my eye. Even on Boxing Day the Lush sale wasn't impressive as it usually is and a lot of the Soap and Glory sets from Boots were sold out online.

Luckily, I managed to pick up a few bits in store a few days later. The first item I picked up was the Soap and Glory Crazy Sexy Kohl:

This kit was originally £18 but I picked it up from Boots for £9 which made me very excited. For £9 I got five waterproof kohl eyeliners as well as three eyeshadows.

Look how pigmented these liners are, simply stunning. The one which caught my eye and made me want to buy this kit is the bright teal. The eyeliners themselves have pretty good names: Cocoa Bean which is a chocolate brown, Superblack which is your standard black liner, Aquabeat is the gorgeous teal on the end, Blue My Mind is the deep navy blue shade and Grapevine is the purple colour.

The eyeshadows are called Aubersheen, Smokin and Dandy Plum. If I am honest, I bought this kit more for the liners rather than the shadows.

The liners are super creamy and apply with so little effort which is a major plus. They are also very long lasting which is great for a night out or long day at work.  The only thing I am not so keen on is the black plastic packaging in the tray. I am going to have to try and depot these somehow.

I love Soap and Glory but up until now I only bought their bath and shower products. These items are the first makeup products I own from the brand. I am very impressed so will definitely be picking some more bits and bobs up soon.

Have you tried Soap and Glory makeup before?