June Favourites | 2014

I come to you again with another favourites post. We're nearly half way through the month of July but I am on holiday in Portugal at the moment so I'm going with that excuse ;). I have just a few beauty favs that have had me hooked throughout June so read on to find out what. 

Sleek iDivine Au Naturel Palette

A must have eyeshadow palette. These shades are universal and I always use at least one of the shadows on a daily basis! 

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water

I am loving my cleansing water and I cannot put into words how much it has changed my routine when removing my make up. I have noticed that I haven't got as many blemishes and spots as I usually get because I used this constantly last month.

MAC Hue

I have finally found that 'my lips but better shade'. It's the best nude that I have found to compliment my skin tone! I will be repurchasing it very soon at this rate.

Maxfactor 2000 Calorie Extreme Waterproof 

I have been loving using this BROWN mascara for the past few weeks as it gives off a softer look! I wish I had discovered this when I was a blondie as looking back on photos I feel that the black mascara was a lil harsh. The formula is amazing and it holds the length and curl all day.

Sigma Small Contour F05 

I love all of my Sigma brushes but this has been my favourite lately. I use it to apply my blush and to powder contour.

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso 

My favourite blush for the summer rime! Luminoso is a rose gold shade with gold shimmers. I love using it to finish off my contour! 

 I'm sure everyones July fav's will just be around the corner! ttyl, 

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£1.50 Beauty Blender Dupe | Review

So if you have been alive for the past 3 years, then I guarantee you will have heard about the infamous 'Beauty Blender'. All beauty fans and their grannies went and bought one. It was and still is the craze! A Beauty Blenders job is to provide you with a tool that leaves you with a flawless finish after applying foundation and will save you from using your hands, large sponges and expensive brushes. As a brush lover, I have never had an issue with my foundation/concealer application so didn't feel the need to fork out £16 + delivery for a little egg shaped sponge.

When shopping in Primark the other day, I was standing in line and I spotted an almost identical dupe for the Beauty Blender. At £1.50, I instantly grabbed it and wanted to give it a go. If it was rubbish then I hadn't spent a fortune. There are other dupes of the sponge including the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion sponge, but none as cheap as Primarks!

It comes in the package with no instructions on how to use it. Beginners wouldn't know to try washing the sponge under warm water and squeezing it before use. This will ensure that the sponge doesn't soak up all of the products you are using. But for £1.50 you can't complain. You can also use it dry but I recommend using it wet.

I have used the sponge twice. The first time for concealer - using the tip at the top. Its not as long as the Beauty Blender, therefore the circumference makes it a bit difficult reaching in the corner of my eye. Apart from that it works perfectly for applying concealer under the eyes and on blemishes. The larger side at the bottom was great for applying foundation. By using dabbing motions, it applied a good medium coverage. It only took me a couple of minutes to apply my foundation but no quicker than using my normal buffing brush. Its's easy to clean and hasn't went mouldy yet, like some do. 

PLEASE NOTE: The Primark Egg Makeup Sponge contains latex.

Have you tried this inexpensive makeup sponge? Let me know your thoughts. ttyl, 

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May Favourites | 2014

The months are officially flying by. Just as I'm getting used to a new month, another one creeps up on me! So, here we have my May Favourites. I have 8 beauty items to share with you so stay tuned to see what I have been wearing lately. 

Collection Fast Stroke Eyeliner. I'm normally too lazy to bother with liquid eyeliner every day, but Collection's liquid liner is fab! The formula is easy to apply and the wand is sturdy. MAC's Fix +. Nothing new there. It's nearly time to buy a new bottle but this one has lasted me quite well. I spritz it before applying any makeup and use it to refresh my face during the day. Revlon Photo Ready in the shade Vanilla. I have came back to this foundation after finding that it separated on my skin and abandoned it for a while. This shade is the closest to my skin at the moment and have liked using it for the last couple weeks. L'Oreal Blur Cream in Light-Medium. My new holy grail product. I have a full review on this which you can find HERE. It's silky smooth, reduces my pores and my makeup stays put all day!

MAC Honesty. A golden tan shade. Honesty is a lustre which is quite a pain as it's not as pigmented as MAC's other shades. Although, I do find it works best using it with some Fix + to intensify it and its beautiful.  

MAC Pretty Plush. A sheer peachy nude. My boyfriend got this for me a while ago and its one of those products I had forgot about. It's had a good few days out lately and it's surprising as I'm not a big gloss fan!

Benefit High Beam. A pearly champagne pink. This little miniature has lasted me so well as a little goes a long way. It compliments any makeup look.

L'Oreal Crazy Fuchsia. A fuchsia pink with blue undertones. A little lipstick that was left at home whilst I was travelling. It's fair to say I've worn it like theres no tomorrow this past month. I also love the smell of these lipsticks. They're like the parmaviolet sweets! 

Song of the month: Ed Sheeran - One

There we have it! 'Til next month. ttyl,

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Self Confessed ShopaHAULic

I can never seem to help myself when I walk into Superdrug and Boots. I always find myself buying things I don't need, but since I haven't had the luxury of either stores in Australia it was only fair to pop in and pick up a few things when I returned. Of course, when I made this purchase they hadn't started the 3 for 2 deals yet. Just my luck. Anyway, I thought I would start up a 'Self Confessed ShopaHAULic' series on my blog so let me show you what I picked up last week.

 

 

SKIN CARE & BASE:

I have ran out of my daily moisturiser so I purchased my trusty Simple Kind To Skin - Replenishing moisturiser. My skin isn't sensitive nor does it need a deep moisturise so I find that Simple does the trick. Its basic, cheap and doesn't leave a greasy residue. 

I have heard a lot of positive reviews on the Boots Botanics range lately so picked up the Iconic Clay Mask - Shine Away and the Purifying Face Scrub - All Bright. I have tested out both products and I am really happy with the results. I won't give too much away as I might do a full review on the Botanics Range soon.

Next we have the new Nude Magique Blur Cream from L'Oreal in Light to Medium. I have ran out of my Benefit Porefessional and I did love it. Although, I don't think it's worth the £23 for the small tube you get. I find the Blur Cream almost identical to Porefessional - if not better! I'm obsessed so far.

 

 

PALETTES:

The top palette is MUA's new x10 Matte palette. I really like the range of warm and cool toned neutrals so picked this up for £4!

Sleek's palettes are always gorgeous but this Showstoppers iDivine palette is something else. It was released as part of Superdrugs 50 Years anniversary. I love the variety of matte and shimmer shades and I've already created a few looks with it. 

OTHER BITS:

I actually picked up this Argan Oil hair mask in Primark for £2. I love hair treatments and I will be testing out this sachet sample to determine whether or not to buy the full tub! 

Rimmel's Stay Matte powder is a staple in many beauty guru's make up collections. I am verrry late to the party with this one but I have been loving it so far. 

I couldn't resist this lipstick from Beauty UK in the shade Gossip Girl. It's a hot pink shade with purple iridescent shimmers throughout. 

There we have it guys. Let me know if you would like to see a review on any of products mentioned! 
ttyl,

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The Month Of March | Favourites

I am waving goodbye to March and welcoming April with open arms. April for me means another birthday and this year it will be extra special as my mum and her husband are visiting my boyfriend and I in Australia. We haven't seen them in what feels like an age, but its just been over 6 months. As Autumn has just crept up on us, most of my favourite items of the month have been on account of the hot weather.

Here are a few of the items that have made the cut this month.

Le Tan Coconut Lotion - SPF 15

Seen as I've had the opportunity to enjoy sunbathing this March, this sun tan lotion has been my go to! I just love applying this lotion due to its coconut scent. It smells divine, moisturises the skin, whilst most importantly protecting me from the sun. It's also non greasy and the brand are against testing on animals.

Victoria's Secret Sheer Love Fragrance Mist

I made this purchase a few months ago and I feel like I've been inclined to choose a mist over a heavy perfume lately. This bottle describes it as "white cotton and pink lily" with aloe vera and chamomile infused. t's very fresh and feminine.

Swatches: Left to Right
MAC Pink Pearl Pop, NYX Istanbul, Milani Luminoso,
MAC Pink Cult, NYX Glam Nude.

Milani Blush in 05 Luminoso

Luminoso is a lovely warm coral shade with fine gold shimmers. As most of my blushes are matte finishes, I love wearing this blush on days that I want a glowy look. As this blush is baked, it is highly pigmented and can look chunky if I apply too much.

MAC Blush in Pink Cult

Pink Cult is a cool toned pink and has a matte finish. I feel like this blush is under-rates. It id the most natural blush and gives a. 'flushed' impression. I have been reaching for this on the days that I wear very little make up. 

NYX Glam Liner in Glam Nude

Glam Nude is definitely not a yellow toned gold. There is a hint of rose glld in there so it's very flattering. I have turned to this when I've been bored of a standard black liquid liner.

MAC Lipstick in Pink Pearl Pop

Pink Pearl Pop is a girly popping pink shade as the name suggests. As it is a cremesheen formula, it moisturises well. This lippy comes in handy for beach days when my lips need a slight wash of colour.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Creme in Istanbul

Istanbul is a dusky, natural pink shade. Although, they can be a wee bit drying on my lips, I love the finish of them. They apply so smoothe and silky and dry as a matte finish. I've nearly ran out of this shade and will definitely repurchase it.

The Body Shop Lip Butter

How adorable is this little miniature pot? I've been carrying this around with me all month and cannot get enough of the cocoa butter scent. 

Benefit The Porefessional

Yes really, this product again! I am a fan of the formula and the feeling of it on my face is silky smoothe. I just finished this tube up, so decided to stick it in my faves. It definitely does the job, although I'm going to look into testing some alternatives.

Sunset Bikini from Cotton On

I have really gotten the use out of this bikini this month. It's very comfortable and the bikini top holds everything in! I feel good in it and I adore the print.

My favourite song of the month has to be Chris Brown ft Tyga & Lil Wayne - Loyal. Don't get me started on the video either, I won't stop. It's so good to see him dancing again! 

My favourite blogger of the month has to be The Sunday Girl. Her posts are always so informative and helpful and I'm still working my way through all of her amazing posts.

I'd love to know if you have been loving any of these products this month :)

TTYL!