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    If you are someone who travels a lot or likes to keep a make-up bag with them when they are on the go then this Brush Works Mini Brush Set will be perfect for you. 

    The set comes with a Multi-tasking brush, Powder brush, Concealer brush and Eye Shading brush. 
    Multi-tasking Brush
    - A great all-rounder brush that can be used for liquids or powders. I used mine for applying liquid foundation and it worked great for a quick application.
    Powder Brush
    - This brush can be used to apply contour, blusher or powder. It is great for blusher as it picks up just the right amount to give you a perfect flush of colour. 
    Concealer Brush
    - A great brush to use with either liquid or cream concealers. Perfect for covering up blemishes and helping to hide those under-eye dark circles. I found it worked great to blend out liquid concealer under my eyes. 
    Eye Shading Brush
    - Perfectly shaped to bend round the eye to create flawless shading. I found this brush great for blending out the edges of an eye look to create a soft finish to the look. 

    The brushes themselves are made from synthetic fibers which makes them super soft. They are also vegan and allergy free which is a bonus.

    The Brush Works Mini Brush Set is super affordable at just £12.99. It would make a perfect gift for someone or even a treat to yourself. Brush Works have a wide ranges of brushes and accessories so be sure to check them out. I have my eyes on the full size Multi-tasking Brush and the Complexion Sponge next. 

    Lottiemxo. 

    *This product was kindly gifted to me by Brush Work for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
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    Do you hate cleaning your brushes? Do you feel you need to use five different brushes to create the perfect eye look? Do you have multi-pulls of the same brush so you don't have to clean it between uses? If all your answers are YES then the Shadow Switch Dry Brush Cleaner is for you. 
    Beauty Essentials have created a tool needed by every beauty addict - The Shadow Switch, a simple sponge in a durable tin. 
    The Shadow Switch allows you to change between colours whilst using the same brush. Simple swirl your brush around in the sponge and bingo you have a clean brush ready to use in a different colour. A big bonus is that there is no mess and no drying time. 
    The sponge itself is refillable and Beauty Essentials recommend you replace the sponge every couple of months. You can also wash the sponge with warm water to help reduce the buildup of product that comes off the brushes. 
    At just £5.99 I would highly recommend picking up a Shadow Switch to add to your make-up collection to help keep brushes clean in-between washes. 
    The product itself is currently being repackaged with the new packaging due to look like this:



    You can pick yours up from Amazon. It would make a great stocking filler for any beauty lovers you know. 

    Will you be picking one up to add to your beauty collection? 


    Lottiemxo. 

    *This product was kindly gifted to me by Beauty Essentials for review purposes. All opinions are my own. 
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    Inspired by Zoella. 

    With winter well and truly upon us what better way to spend a winter evening than curled up on the sofa with an Apple Crumble Cupcake. 

    To make a batch you will need:
    Cupcake Ingredients.
    - 2 eggs.
    - 230g plain flour.
    - 155g unsalted butter at room temperature. 
    - 2tsps baking powder.
    - 1 tsp ground cinnamon. (optional)
    - 1/2 tsp salt. 
    - 3 cooking apples.
    Crumble Ingredients.
    - 75g golden caster sugar.
    - 100g butter.
    - 140g self-raising flour.
    - 1tsp vanilla extract. 
    - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon. (optional)
    Icing Ingredients.
    - 1tsp cinnamon. (optional)
    - 1tsp vanilla extract.
    - 110 soft brown sugar.
    - 250g unsalted butter at room temperature.
    - 400g icing sugar.
    - 2 tspb whole milk.

    Preheat the oven to 170oC 

    Cupcake Recipe.
    - Peel, core and chop the apples into small chunks. 
    - Place in a large saucepan and cover with water. 
    - Allow to simmer for 5 minutes, drain and allow them to cool. 
    - In a bowl cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 
    - Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract.
    - Mix in the flour, baking powder and salt. 
    - Mix in the ground cinnamon. (optional just as good without.)
    - Carefully fold in the apple mix.
    - Spoon the mixture evenly into cupcake cases. 
    - Bake for 15-20 minutes. Allow to fully cool before decorating.

    Crumble Recipe.
    - In a bowl rub together the butter, flour, vanilla and sugar.
    - Add in the optional extra of cinnamon.
    - Pop the crumble mix on a try and pop in the oven for 5 minutes until golden. 

    Icing Recipe.
    - Beat together the butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract along with the cinnamon (optional) for 5 minutes until fluffy.
    - Add in the icing powder a little at a time on a low speed.
    - Add a tablespoon of milk until the icing is creamy but still holds it's shape.

    Decorating The Cupcakes.
    - Spoon the icing into a piping bag and pipe a small swirl onto the cupcake.
    - Roll the cupcake into the crumble making sure all the icing is covered.

    Once the cakes are decorated sit back and enjoy. 

    Lottiemxo.
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