Dainty Doll Powder Blush in 004 You Are My Sunshine

So, another addition to my make up collection thanks to Cara Pharmacy's recent sale of Dainty Doll products. I bought 3 powder blushers for the costly sum of €1.49, one of which was You Are My Sunshine. It's been called a good dupe for NARS Orgasm, but I've never tried Orgasm so bought this purely on the prettiness!

 Simple packaging but functional

Like the lipsticks, Dainty Doll powder blushers are in simple black packaging. It does pick up marks very easily, but I love that the compact is so slim (it fits easily into my make up bag), it has a mirror, & it clicks shut so I'm not worried about it breaking in my bag.

It can be applied sheerly, to reduce shimmer!

You Are My Sunshine is a peachy-pink blusher, with gold shimmer. It's definitely a 'warm' blusher, which is perfect for adding colour to your cheeks & will still look gorgeous with a tan. The golden shimmer is quite apparent though - It's not overly glittery, but it is pretty illuminating. I love that, but if you're after more of a matte look, you might want to avoid.

Obligatory 'here is me smiling & wearing product' picture.

It applies really nicely & is easy to blend (which does tone down the shimmer). Lasting power isn't bad - After about 8 hours I still had some colour on my face, but it obviously wasn't as fresh as when applied. I really like You Are My Sunshine, & happily wear it during the day, & on a night out. I'm not really too into blushers, so I'm never enthusiastic about spending a lot on one, but I'm tempted to pick up a back-up seeing as it's so good for the price!

It is now once again available on Fragrance Direct for £1.99 if you like what you see.

Do you prefer cheap or high-end blushers?

Chloe x

Dainty Doll Lipstick in It's My Party

I'm sure we all saw the recent craze for Dainty Doll products; The brand created by Nicola Roberts popped up on Fragrance Direct heavily discounted & soon after, Irish website Cara Pharmacy were selling the products even cheaper - €1.29 for a lipstick? I'm not complaining.

Packaging is simple but nice

Especially for something of this quality. I tend to shy away from reddish lips because I'm a scaredy cat but I haven't even tried the other two lipsticks from the brand because I'm really loving this bright coral. It's almost a neon shade but at the same time, I find it wearable - Probably because it is just seriously moisturising. A bit of nibbling on my lips has left them in a serious state but it still went on smoothly, minus any mishaps.

Bare (very chewed, dry) lips - Two coats of lipstick

Yes, it left lovely marks on my lunch-time wrap, but the colour remained for a few hours. I'm going to stay it's standard wear time - It won't withstand anything heavy but doesn't drip off either.

My one gripe with all the Dainty Doll products would be the lack of name on the packaging. It's nice & simple, but printing 'It's My Party' instead of just '03' would be a massive help! It wouldn't stop me from repurchasing though.

This was the best fake smile I could come up with. It is slightly pinker in person.

I was going to apologise for my hair but this is after I straightened it. I have no power over it..

Cara & Fragrance Direct seem to be out of stock, but keep an eye out for its reappearance. Alternatively, Ebay is always an option.

Did you pick up any of the Dainty Doll products?

Chloe x