The Sunshine State

Now I know that the Ombre Blackstar's are expensive retailing at £28 per shadow stick, but I know they are lovely. But if they aren't in your price range don't get sad becuase I've found the dupe of it...The Stardust eye cream shadow by Jemma Kidd - I've come across them on Amazon and Ebay for from £3.50 to about £10. Way cheaper than the By Terry Ombre Blackstars but still just as beautiful. The colour that I have got are 07 Galaxy and 05 Aurora... Left to right is By Terry 4 bronze moon and 8 Paradise Island, then Jemma Kidd 07 Galaxy and 05 Aurora. I think these are pretty awesome dupes for the By Terry shadow sticks and they definitly feel more expensive than they are. They have lovely pink packaging and are small enough to take on trips with you which is ideal. They have a good lasting power on the lids too.

Now this is the Gemma Kidd, cheek palette in the colour 01 Soft Peach/Beige. The look matte, but upon closer inspection they have the slightest hint of shimmer. The first colour is a warm rosy pink and to the right of that is a peachy skin colour. These are quite pigmented and have a good lasting power.   (Upside down)   Next up is the face palette 'Dewy Glow, all over radiance creme in 01 Iced Gold. Now Im going to admit it, I wasen't a huge fan of this product when I first got it, but now after testing it out and finding the best way to apply it, i have come to love it. I think the best way to apply this because its a creme highlighter is to use what we got, our fingers! They warm the product up and makes it easy to apply. In terms of colour it leaves a soft peach colour with not what i would call a shimmer but rather a glow.   This is my favourite Gemma Kidd product and its the eye wardrobe palette in Plum Quartet, it includes a highlight, acce...