Tuesday, 14 July 2015

Photography by Gemma.Southworth ❤

Hi friends,

I decided to share a couple of portraits taken by my bestfriend ( GEMMA. SOUTHWORTH PHOTOGRAPHY). She is taking Photography as a course in university and is very talented and passionate on what she does. She is currently based in Manchester and Blackpool. So, if you ever need your photos taken for occasional purposes or If you need yourself a photoshoot, she's the best person to call. Here are some of her photos she took of me (African/traditional women theme):





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What also made the photography session fun was that she chose me to be the MUA for her other model too. Priya Svnsn (Link to her Facebook Page) is a part-time free lance model. She was perfect for the photoshoot theme that the photographer was looking for, which are to demonstrate bold and strong stances and features representing traditional women. She suits well in the dresses picked out for her to wear. Here is one of the photos taken from the shoot: 

These are the before and on-progress transformation:
 

This is the Before and After :)
❤ Makeup Products used as far as I can recall: 
  • Embryolisse Lait-creme concentre moisturiser
  • RCMA highlighter and contour , / #S-1 & S-5 (Retail Price: £25) http://bit.ly/1zhLeo4 w/ RCMA Shinto palette / #SH-4 & SH-5 (Retail Price: £25) http://bit.ly/1TA9UDf (to create shade of foundation)
  • Urban Decay Vice eyeshadow palette (1st Ed.) (#Chaos, Laced, & Black Market E/Ss)
  • Kryolan cream highlighter / #Satin (Retail Price: £12.95) http://bit.ly/1SkVILV 
  • Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed (#Opal)
  • Bobbi brown gel eyebrow (#Rich Brown) 
  • MAC Pro Sculpting cream (#Coffee Walnut)
  • MAC Cream Colour Base (#Au Natural)
  • Milani blush (#05 Luminoso)
  • Korean lashes (#Can't exactly remember but very natural wispy lashes)
  • MUA Lipstick (#13)
  • Revlon Colour Stay Skinny Liquid Liner (#Black)
  • Laura Mercier (#translucent) setting powder
  • Rimmel eyebrow pencil (#hazel)
  • Kevyn Aucoin sculpting powder (#Medium)
  • Benefit They're real mascara (#Black)
  • Illamasqua Powder Blusher / #Intrique (Retail Price: £22) http://bit.ly/176V1VB
  • Beauty Blender
  • Real Technique brushes

❤ Hair Products used: 



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Update about me :) ❤

Hi beautiful people,

Just a reminder that I haven't ditched my blog site. I still love blogging and sharing my thoughts and experiences with you however, I became quite busy with university. I missed blogging so I will start again, I have so much products to review for you guys. Thank you so much for keeping up with this blog, I really appreciate your support and all your feedbacks. I am now just going to balance my time and make sure that I blog as much as I can.

Thank you for continuing to support me on blogging, 
Sette Ventura :)

*Hugs & Kisses (Recent Selfies)

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Saturday, 31 January 2015

Everyday Makeup Routine using Makeup Atelier Waterproof Gel Foundation ❤


Hi friends,
Here in this post, I will be sharing with you the products that I use for my everyday errands and how I apply them on my face. It is pretty basic but I hope you do learn some tips and tricks from this video. I kept it short and sweet so that it gives you an overrall idea that you do not have to spend hours doing your own makeup, if you are just going to meet up with friends. However, it's obviously another topic if you are going to a glam night out. :) We all want the bold/smokeys makeup for that.

P.S. I forgot how HD this video is, so it didn't do much to make my skin perfect, but I guess it benefits you; since this is suppose to show the effect of the foundation (Review) and my recent makeup routine. Just all for you, lol.






❤ Product Used/Listed: 

❤ Tools/Brushes Used: 
  • Dior Backstage Beauty Blender (REVIEW) (Retail Price: £12) http://bit.ly/1EwL4zd
  • Boots, Cottons Pads
  • Primark Synthetic Foundation Brush
  • Real Techiques Brush
  • Urban Decay Brush
  • KLTMALL Premium Synthetic Kabuki Brush Set (REVIEW) 
❤ Music: Tove Lo - Habits (Stay High) 

Hope you all enjoyed this post and my makeup video :) 
In the next post, I will be uploading my in-depth review of the foundation including swatches, before, after pictures, and so on. ❤

Sette Ventura ❤
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Saturday, 24 January 2015

New Brushes: Dupe of Sigma Kabuki Brushes?. ❤





Hi friends, I decided to do a review on these brushes that I have purchased in Amazon a few months back. My boyfriend decided to splurge on getting these for me and spoil me, haha. In this blogpost, I will be reviewing each brush and my experience with it so far. 

As you can see, the major differences between both the Sigma brushes and these KLTMALL Premium Synthetic Kabuki Makeup Brush Set is that:
  • I purchased them from different websites. 
You can purchase the Sigma Beauty Kabuki Brushes (top picture) Here: 
You can purchase the KLTMALL Premium Synthetic Kabuki Brush Set (second picture) Here:
  • There prices have a big gap between them.
Sigma Beauty Kabuki Brushes: Set brushes- $168  / Approx- £97.95
KLTMALL Premium Synthetic Kabuki Makeup Brush Set - £13.77 w/ free delivery. 
  • The KLTMALL Premium Brushes are faux gold plated and the Sigma Kabukis are Silver.
  • Sigma Kabuki Brush Set consists of 9 brushes whereas KLTMALL Kabuki Brush Set has 8.
  • Comparing the brushes provided in the set: Sigma Brush Set have F88 Flat Angled Kabuki & P88 Precision Flat Angled which KLTMALL does not have but rather another eyeshadow brush which have longer bristles (picture included below) 
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Before, I start reviewing each brushes and what the major differences are, I want to point out that I am not sponsored or contacted to make this review, All opinion-based comments are from personal experience. 

KLTMALL's claim on the Kabuki Brush Set (Description taken from the website) also, included in the description are directions on how to use each brush:
  • Large Brush Bristles Length: approx. 15.5cm
  • Handle Diameter: approx. 2cm
  • SYNTHETIC brush hair.
  • Small Brush Bristles Length: approx 18.5cm
  • Handle Diameter: approx 1.2cm
  • SYNTHETIC brush hair.
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Now onto reviewing each brushes, I will be starting off with the Large brushes. (Click Picture to View Full-Sized Image)


F86 Tapered Kabuki:
- Natural Hair
- Quite Brittle
- Perfect use for cream and liquid products
- Not ideal for powder applications
- Sturdy handle
- Quite hard to clean as you really need to massage it to remove product trapped in the center of the bristles












F84 Angled Kabuki:
- Natural Hair
- Soft bristles
- Perfect for blending and contouring
- Perfect for liquid, cream and powder applications
- Sturdy handle
- Quite too wide for a precise contour
- Easy to clean











F80 Flat Kabuki:
- Natural Hair
- Soft bristles
- Flat top
- Perfect for liquid, cream and powder applications
- Sturdy Handle
- Great for foundation applications
- Easy to clean











F82 Round Kabuki:
- Natural Hair
- Soft Bristles
- Domed shape
- Perfect for cream and liquid applications
- Not ideal for powder as bristles are too compact
- Sturdy handle
- Difficult to clean as its hard to clean center of bristles.










Small brushes: 


P84 Precision Angled:
- Soft bristles
- Natural hair
- Perfect for shading, blending and adding colour to the crease/socket of the eyes
- Too wide for inner corners and eyeliner
- Sturdy handle
- Easy to clean












P82 Precision Round:
- Soft bristles
- Easy to clean
- Sturdy handle
- Perfect for blending, shading, and putting on eyeshadow on lid.
- Perfect for blending concealer
- Natural Hair













P86 Precision Tapered:
- Sturdy handle and bristles
- Easy to clean
- Perfect for blending eyeliner, applying eyeshadow on inner corners and shaping/sculpting eye socket/crease.















This is just a random added brush as part of the collection. It is just a smaller version of the F80 Flat Kabuki.
- Perfect for blending and shading
- Sturdy Handle
- Soft Bristles
- Natural Hairs
Perfect for applying highlighter/concealer.











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It has been months since I have used these brushes and I can happily tell you that it is worth the investment. They all are high-quality standard in terms of the bristles and the handles. So far, I have not seen any fading in terms of the brush handle and any fall outs from the brush hairs. Plus, they are very easy to clean and use. For the worth of its price, it is definitely a bargain and a perfect gift to someone who loves makeup. Also, a perfect brush set for a beginner.

I am not here to bash any companies out, however sometimes it's not about the brand but the use, price and importance in quality of the products.

I hope you enjoyed this post, :)
Thank you for reading,

Sette Ventura ❤









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Friday, 23 January 2015

Arabian Inspired Makeup ❤

Snapchat: Settex3 

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Thursday, 22 January 2015

My Top 14 Picks of 2014 ❤





Hey Girlies and guys,

Belated Happy New Year! I've missed you all and since I have not been on for a month and a few weeks. I will be posting 3-4 posts this week coming, starting today. As stated on the title of this blogpost. I am happily going to share with you all -- MY TOP 14 PRODUCTS of 2O14. Yey!

In no particular order:

These are my top 14 products of 2014. Although, there are many more products that I came to love in that year; these 14 have definitely changed my passion in makeup. 

I hope you enjoyed this blogpost, If you have any questions about the products that I have shown or you want me to do a review. Just let me know down below. 

Thank you friends,
Sette Ventura ❤
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21st Birthday ❤ NOV 29 2O14


      


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Happy New 2O15 and Personal Update ❤

Hi again friends, (This post can be quite personal: Stated in title )

I have been slacking a bit on my blog but ofcourse, I will never neglect it. I have been catching up with a lot of things in preparation for my university course again since I am going to another university studying a more serious degree. I got so much priorities to sort out and sometimes, it's making me so stressed, haha. But I do try and make myself have a breathe-r and relax from time to time. I also, got employed in Debenhams as a temporary restaurant assistant to save up and build more experience for my resume. How fun. It was definitely a good experience and they have a really good working team. I had my drama from time to time there, but I am glad that I have finished my contract thus, saving me from actually quitting lol. I'm proud of myself.

I have accumulated a lot of products to review for my blog and I cannot wait to share it with you all. There are just a few products that weren't working for me properly but the rest are just -- well they changed my life and made me love makeup even more. Lets just put it that way.

I haven't been watching a lot of Youtube Guru's lately since I have soo much to catch up on. However, I do visit my asian friends Youtube channels as well as other blogs. I guess, it is easier if you just find a blog post that is solely dedicated to a product you are looking to purchase or know.

Back a couple of blogposts ago, I have listed a few topics that I will be covering but, unfortunately some cannot be continued. I have now marked those blog post with an indication of (X).

 List of blogposts:
  1. Contouring & Highlighting -- Products and Demo
  2. Hair Update -- Colouring, Caring & Products
  3. Arabian Inspired Makeup Looks 
  4. Favourite Highlighters -- Dupes (3 Seperate Posts via undertones)
  5. Review on Desio Lens (Desio VS Geo Lens Yes Style) 
  6. Vlogs.
  7. Update on Everyday Makeup Routine (LINK)
  8. Valentines Inspired Makeup 
Thank you for keeping up with me,
I am very grateful that you have the time to read this.

My first makeup related blog post will be up; later on today.

Love y'all,
Sette Ventura ❤

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Thursday, 27 November 2014

40 Questions Makeup Tag ❤

❤ SKINCARE


-How many times do you wash your face daily?
I cleanse my face once or two times a day. 

-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
I have Dry to normal skin type. 

 -What is your current facial wash?
I make sure to exfoliate, remove makeup, tone, face mask, apply serums and moisturise. 

 -Do you exfoliate?
Yes I do. Once or twice a week

-What brand do you use?
Kiehls Microdermabrasion Facial 

-What moisturizer do you use?
Lait-Creme Concentre by Embryolisse / Estee Lauder Day Wear Cream SPF 30 / Kiehls Skin Rescuer 

-Do you have freckles?
Nope, but I love freckles.

-Do you use eye cream?
Yes I do. I alternate between Kiehls Avocado eye cream or Kiehls Midnight Eye recovery. 

-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
Nope. Just the simple hormone spots.

-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
No.

❤ MAKE-UP


-What foundation do you use?
Depending on my mood really and where I am going that day/night. The foundation I use the most for everyday use for running errands is Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation. 

-How about concealer?
Dermacolour wheel, MAC Pro Longwear Concealer and Hard candy concealer.

 -Do you know your undertone color?
Yes, yellow undertone. As I have olive to tanned skin tone. 

-What do you think of fake eyelashes?
They are beautiful when worn appropriately and If it suits a makeup look. For example, I am not a big fan of the heavy, draggy, voluminous fake eyelashes when worn with no eye makeup on hooded eyes but I am a big fan of simple, natural, individual fake eyelashes worn with minimal makeup on hooded eyes.

-Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?
Yes, I have read from different makeup articles and even MUA's have suggested it. But I am a badass, It's really quite expensive to throw away makeup that you rarely use especially, if its high end. I only really throw them when they have dried out or I have been using it more than 5-7 months. To be honest, I only really use the higher end mascara's occasionally, I know it's bad. 

-What brand of mascara do you use?
Shu Uemura, Guerlin, YSL, Tarte and Maybelline. 

-Sephora or MAC?
Sephora, definitely. 

-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
No.

-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
Brushes, Blenders/Sponges, Puffs, Hands, Eyelash Curlers, tapes(sometimes) and Tweezers.

-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
Yes, I do use the MAC Pro Long wear Paint Pot in Soft Ochre. 

-For the face?
I use the Benefit Porefessional and Max Factor CC Cream

-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
MAC E/S in Rule and the Becca Ombre Nudes Eye Palette

-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
I use liquid eyeliner all the time compared with pencil.



-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Sometimes, when I am in a rush.

-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
Love them! Whats the point on buying eyeshadows that is not even pigmented? waste of money. 

-Do you use mineral makeup?
Yes. Setting powders. 

-What is your favorite lipstick?
All time favourite, 'MAC lipstick - Velvet teddy'. But Autumn/winter favourite, 'Lime Crime lipstick in Salem'

-How about lipgloss?
MUA Lip laquer in Tranquility.

-What is your favorite blush to use?
Benefits 'Coralista' and MUA blushers.

-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
Nope. I used to when I was around 13, but I didn't know makeup that much before.

-Do you like drugstore makeup?
Yes, I believe there are some makeup in the drugstore that are far better than some high-end makeup. 

-Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)
Yes, but only to seek for better makeup tools. 

-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
Most of the time, but I decided to only attend them after I graduated from Uni. 

-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
Not really but If I am in a rush, I get the occasional poke on my eyes :( haha

-Name a makeup crime that you hate?
Overdrawn eye brows, draggy fake eyelashes for just running errands and unblended eyeshadow (crease)

-Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
I prefer Neutral shades of makeup :) They are definitely more subtle. 

-Which celebrity always has great make up?
Kim Kardashian, Katherine Bernardo and Lily Ghalichi 

-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?
Revlon Colour burst Lip stain in Love sick. 

-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
Nope. 

-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
Some say that I look better without it but they haven't really seen me without makeup. So, no. Haha.

-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
Oh, this is a hard question. In no order, RCMA, Sleek, Tom Ford, Nars, MAC, and Dior. 

-What do you think of Makeup??
I'm a firm believer that makeup is not supposed to be used as a mask but as a product that should emphasise our features in which makes us beautiful and can define us to be a true breathtaking masterpiece


This was so fun to do friends, I hope you all enjoyed reading this. I tag anyone who wanted to do this fun tag! :)
Hope you are having a wonderful week,

Sette Ventura ❤
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Monday, 24 November 2014

Collective Haul 2014 ❤


Hey friends, 

I apologise again for lacking on making videos and posting blogposts on this blog. However, to make up for all the long wait, I subjected a new video and its a collective haul of all the makeup and beauty necessities I have accumulated during these past few months. They are a mixture of high-end to drugstore cosmetics and have exceeded my expectations, well most of them. I absolutely adored these products and I definitely recommend all of it. Some may be over-priced but, you never know.. Christmas is just round the corner ;) 




Considering how long this video is, I have done my best to shorten it and ensured that I wouldn't rumble on too much. Still though, I thank you for spending your time watching it and now you're on my blog reading this :) It makes me smile. 
The swatches and more in-depth review of such products will most certainly happen as I do not want to disappoint you all. It would be a great pleasure to share my experience and opinions of these cosmetics stated on my Youtube video. 

❤ Products Listed:
  • Revolution Eye Palette - Redemption Palette / Acid Brights (Swatches will be up soon/Link) 
  • Revolution Eye Palette - Salvation Palette / Welcome to the Pleasure dome (Swatches will be up soon/Link) 
  • Revolution Single Eyeshadows - #Hang up, #MMMM, #BASE!, #Pink Is It
  • Becca Ombre Nudes Eye Palette (Retail Price: £34) http://bit.ly/1vDV5GQ (REVIEW: LINK)
  • Laura Mercier - Illuminating Eye Colour / #Crystal Fantasy (Retail Price: £5) http://bit.ly/1uR2ql4
❤ Others: 
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I hope you enjoyed the YT video and this blog posts, friends. Have a great holidays and hope you had a great weekend. Thank you again.

Love y'alllll, 

Sette Ventura ❤ 
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