5 favourites – April

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Mucha-Lucha

Am I the only one who thinks that 2022 is flying by so fast? I can’t believe that it’s the last day of April today, and that we’ll soon (hopefully) be heading into summer. The weather has been slightly warmer and more springlike these last couple of weeks, which is nice, but I’m so ready for warmer summery weather. But let’s talk about some favourites. Last month’s favourites post was make-up heavy and so is this month’s favourites as well (well, three out of five are beauty products), but I just love discovering great products. However, I also have a film and a TV series to share with you this month.

MAC Prep + Prime Lip: This is actually not a new discovery at all. I’ve loved this lip primer for a few years now, I think, and I thought it was about time that I would feature it in a favourites post. It’s the first step of my make-up routine, and I use it everytime I do my make-up.

L’Oréal True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum (shade: 0,5-2 Very Light): It took me a while to get into skin tints, but this is by far my favourite one. It has light coverage, but not too light, which I love, so this is great for days where my skin is looking a little better and I don’t feel like I need a whole lot of coverage. The texture, colour, and finish are great too.

e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow setting powder: This is one of the newest products in my collection, which means that I haven’t hauled it yet. However, I had to feature it in this favourites post, because I fell in love with this powder instantly. It has this super pretty, subtle glow to it, but it also keeps your skin looking fresh and not oily or shiny all day.

Death on the Nile (2022 film): I really like murder mystery type films, and I enjoyed watching Murder on the Orient Express (2017 film), but the “sequel” that just came out was even better in my opinion. I loved the 1930’s aesthetic and the Egyptian setting, and the murder mystery itself was really good. Great cast too. I seriously didn’t recognise Russell Brand as Linus Windlesham.

Moon Knight (TV series): And speaking of Egypt, my last favourite this month also partly takes place in Egypt. I love the Marvel series that release on Disney+. I especially enjoyed WandaVision, which I featured in a favourites post last year, and I think I enjoy Moon Knight just as much. It’s so different and interesting, and I’m really excited about the last episode which comes out next week.

Mini crush on Valentine’s Day

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I used the limited edition Valentine’s Day palette from Natasha Denona called Mini Crush for my eye look, which was very appropriate, since I wore this make-up look on Valentine’s Day.

(Base: primers – Essence Catching Clouds Cloud-touch Mousse Primer in 01 Up On Cloud + I Heart Revolution x Elf collection primer, foundation – L’Oréal Paris True Match Nude plumping tinted serum (shade: 0,5-2 Very Light), concealers – Rimmel The Multi-Tasker concealer (shade: 020 Fair) + Revolution Eye Bright Illuminating Under Eye concealer in (shade: Porcelain), powder – Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-No-Powder in 0 Neutral. Face make-up: bronzer – NABLA Skin Bronzing in Ambra, blusher – NABLA Skin Glazing in Lola, highlighter – MAC Extra Dimension Skinfinish in Lunar Lights. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 05 Granny Pants + Natasha Denona Mini Crush palette (shades: Lotus + Soul + Koi + Claret + Daisy) + MAC Nylon eyeshadow, mascara – Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara, eyeliner – MAC Studio Chromagraphic pencil in NC15/NW20. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze + Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim pencil in Medium Brown. Lips: NYX Suede Matte lip liner in Cannes + Essence lipstick (2021 advent calender))

That’s the game

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s what I wore Monday February 14. It was the first official day of my winter holiday, and I was going second hand shopping. I was really excited about it, because I hadn’t gone in such a long time, but I didn’t purchase a single thing. That’s the game of second hand shopping; sometimes you get lucky and sometimes you don’t.

(Sweatshirt – Bershka, jeans – H&M, sneakers – Converse)

50/50

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I’m feeling 50/50 about this look. It’s not my favourite eye look I’ve ever done, but I love the lip colour.

(Base: primers – Essence Catching Clouds Cloud-touch Mousse Primer in 01 Up On Cloud + MAC Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Illuminating Base (shade: Radiant Pink), foundation – e.l.f. Cosmetics Camo CC Cream (shade: Fair 120N), concealers – L’Oréal Infaillible More Than Concealer (shade: 322 Ivory) + Revolution Eye Bright Illuminating Under Eye concealer in (shade: Porcelain), powder – Laura Mercier Translucent Loose setting powder. Face make-up: bronzer – e.l.f. Cosmetics Putty bronzer in Tan Lines, blusher – Made By Mitchell Blursh blusher in Cow Lick, highlighter – Essence Catching Clouds Cloud-touch highlighter in 01 Daily Dose Of Dreamy Clouds. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 05 Granny Pants + MAC View From The Top eye kit: Light – eye shadow x8 (shades: Ask For The Moon + Household Name) + Jeffree Star Cosmetics Mini Orgy palette (shades: Eiffel Tower + Frozen Fire + Glass Wet), mascara – Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara, eyeliners – MAC Teddy eye kohl + NYX Epic Wear Liner Stick in Pink Spirit. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze + Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim pencil in Medium Brown. Lips: Jeffree Star Cosmetics Velour lip liner in Prom Night + Soda #talkofthetown lipstick in 004 Total Pink)

Colour scheme and print mixing

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s what I wore Tuesday February 8. I love this look! I think it’s the colour scheme and the print mixing that I’m really into.

(Blazer + boots – Monki, shirt – second hand, belt – Glamorous, jeans – PULL&BEAR)

House of Stars sale haul

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Mucha-Lucha

Last autumn I purchased some items from the Danish website House of Stars. They’re all from either Juvia’s Place or Jeffree Star Cosmetics, and they were all on sale.

Let’s start with Juvia’s Place. I picked up two of the 6-pan palettes, The Berries and The Violets, and the Blushed Volume 2 blush duo.

Here’s a closer look at all three palettes. I really like both The Berries and The Violets palettes; I think the monochromatic colour stories are super pretty. I also like the blush shades.

From Jeffree Star Cosmetics I picked up the Star Ranch eyeshadow palette, the Magic Star concealer in C5, and two Velvet Trap lipsticks.

Here’s what the inside of the Star Ranch palette looks like. I actually quite like this colour story; I think the shades go very well together.

I picked up another Velvet Trap lipstick from the Pink Religion collection. It’s in the shade Pink Religion, and it’s a super fun vibrant hot pink. I also pick up a new The Perfect Red, because my original one broke, and it’s one of my favourite red lipsticks.

Mustard lips

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. The colour scheme of the outfit gave me the perfect opportunity to wear my mustard lipstick again. It’s just such a fun lip colour.

(Base: primers – Tarte Timeless Smoothing primer + MAC Prep + Prime Natural Radiance Illuminating Base (shade: Radiant Yellow), foundation – Maybelline Dream Urban Cover foundation (shade: 100 Warm Ivory), concealers – Anastasia Beverly Hills Magic Touch concealer (shade: 3) + Fenty Beauty Bright Fix Eye Brightener (shade: Golden Ivory), powder – Fenty Beauty Pro Filt´r Instant Retouch setting powder in Butter. Face make-up: bronzer – Maybelline City Bronzer in 100 Light Cool, blusher – BH Cosmetics X Doja Cat Flora Powder Blush Trio in Poppy (third shade), highlighter – I Heart Revolution x Disney – Marie highlighter in Duchess. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Anastasia Beverly Hills NORVINA pro pigment palette vol. 5 (shades: A1 + A3 + B1 + B3 + C3 + C4), mascara – Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara, eyeliner – LA Girl Shockwave Neon Liner (shade: Vivid). Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze + Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim pencil in Medium Brown. Lips: Max Factor Colour Elixir universal lip liner + Jeffree Star Velvet Trap lipstick in Extending the Olive Branch)

More contrasting colours

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s what I wore Monday February 7. Purple and mustard is not a colour combo, I’ve worn a lot, but I’m really liking it. I guess the two colours work so well together, because purple and yellow are contrasting colours.

(Sweatshirt – Disney, shirt + skirt – Monki, tights – Calzedonia, boots – Miss Selfridge)

Another pretty neutral eye look

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. Another pretty neutral eye look thanks to Natasha Denona.

(Base: primers – Wet n Wild Prime Focus The Impossible primer + I Heart Revolution x Elf collection primer, foundation – e.l.f. Cosmetics Camo CC Cream (shade: Fair 120N), concealers – L’Oréal Infaillible More Than Concealer (shade: 322 Ivory) + NYX Bare With Me concealer serum (shade: 02 Light), powder – Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-No-Powder in 0 Neutral. Face make-up: bronzer – Milk Makeup Matte Bronzer Stick in Baked, blusher – Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Dewy liquid blush in Grateful, highlighter – Anastasia Beverly Hills Stick Highlighter in Pink Diamond. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 05 Granny Pants + Natasha Denona Baby Biba palette (shades: Elle + Coco + Monroe) + MAC Nylon eyeshadow, mascara – Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara, eyeliner – MAC Studio Chromagraphic pencil in NC15/NW20. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze + Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim pencil in Medium Brown. Lips: Essence Stay 8h lipliner in 08 Passionate + Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy sculpting lipstick in 520 Carnal)