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G A M O R A - G U A R D I A N S - O F - T H E - G A L A X Y Many of you would have anticipated the recent release of Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.2 after having watched the first one back in 2014.  Zoe Saldana plays ‘Gamora’ - an orphan from an alien world raised to be a formidable weapon! When the first Guardians was released many of my friends insisted I watch the movie as they were adamant I resembled the character, Gamora. I think it’s probably down to the face shape and the fact I used to sport Plum coloured hair a few years back.  Anyway, after years of being badgered to create this tutorial I decided it was time to don the Green and embrace the character - so here it is!  For your reference, here is the image I used for my reference: 

All the products used for this tutorial have been listed in the description bar of the video.  Enjoy! 

Qual o seu favorito?

Se tem algo que TODA mulher ama é um bom delineado nos olhos. Pode ser um bem tímido, um arrebatador! o que não pode é ficar sem! Qual o seu preferido!?

This week I was sent a 29 piece brush set to take a look at. It’s one of the biggest sets I’ve had before, and it contains one of every necessary brush you could require when working as makeup artist. This set is courtesy of OPV Beauty, a company that specialises in a range of beauty orientated products, such as this brush set, hair oils, hair extensions and false eyelashes.

First impressions are quite good. I like the Rose Gold ferrules on each brush, and the handles are a nice gloss Black with ‘OPV BRUSHES’ printed on them in Gold. One thing that niggles me a little, not just about this particular brush set but many up and coming brush brands, as many do not bother to number each individual brush - which makes my job difficult when trying to differentiate to you all which one I’m using in tutorials etc. Online they don’t explain anything about the brushes, regarding what the bristles are made of etc.. To me the majority look like synthetic hair, and a few of them natural hair. The tautness of many of the brushes are very good! For example; The pencil brush has a nice cut, and the tip of the brush has the right amount of firmness but still soft. Even some of the more high-end brands can’t get the balance right with bristle tension and softness, so I’m impressed for the price. You have to remember, this is an ‘affordable’ brush set, so you need to keep that in mind when reviewing it. This set contains 3 duo fibre brushes, and I’m a fan of the middle dome-shaped one. On appearance it rivals one of my favourite Crown Brush duo fibre foundation brushes. I am yet to put it through it’s paces but I am looking forward to seeing how good it is. As I mentioned, the set contains one brush for every makeup requirement; Blush Brush 2 Highlight / Cheek Brushes Angled Cheek Brush Chisel Brush (Ideal for smoking out the lower lash line) Small Crease Blender Small Flat Shader Brush Large Flat Shader Brush Extra Large Flat Shader Brush 2 Fluffy Blenders Concealer Brush Smaller Concealer Brush 2 Foundation Brushes (different thickness) Pencil Brush Larger Fluffy Blender Angled Shadow Brush 2 Eyeliner Brushes Angled Liner Flat Liner Brush Lip Brush 3 Duo Fibre Brushes (different shapes & sizes) 3 Powder Brushes (varied sizes)