Monthly Archives: January 2025

5 favourites – January

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The first month of the new year has already come to an end, and it was a pretty good month overall. At least I’m still optimistic about 2025. Most of my January favourites are beauty related, but that seem to happen a lot.

Dark purple corduroy trousers (Monki): I purchased this pair of corduroys back in July 2022, when I was pregnant with my daughter. I obviously couldn’t fit them then, and I’d almost forgotten about them, until I pulled them out earlier this month. They reminded me of how much I love corduroy trousers plus the colour is delicious.

e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter pressed powder (shade: Fair Neutral Cool): The e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow setting powder in Light is my favourite loose powder, so I purchased the new pressed version, as soon as I saw it online. I don’t know if I love it as much as the loose version yet, but I sure have enjoyed using it.

Whats Up Beauty Cheeque Terre bronzer (shade: 10 Light): I don’t see indie brands releasing bronzers very often, but Whats Up Beauty recently did, and I love it. The undertone of this bronzer is so pretty (maybe it’s the lilac running through the powder), and it’s not too pigmented, but it’s buildable.

e.l.f. Cosmetics Power Grip dewy setting spray: e.l.f. Cosmetics really is one of my favourite more affordable brands, and I love the Power Grip primer, so I was excited to try the Power Grip dewy setting spray. The mist is so fine that you barely feel it on the skin, but my make-up has been looking really good lately, also later on in the day, and I think this setting spray could partly have something to do with it.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask in Peppermint: In last month’s 5 favourites post, I featured the Laneige Lip Glowy Balm in Candy Cane, and this month I had to shout out the Lip Sleeping Mask in Peppermint. I love everything candy cane or peppermint scented, and I love the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. I’ve worn this lip mask every night since the middle of December.

Asos 25% off haul (late August 2024)

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I have an Asos sale haul to share with you today. If I remember correctly, everything was 25% off.

The only piece of clothing in this haul is this pair of tomato print shorts from Pieces. I’ve already got the matching top, so now I have the whole set.

The only piece of jewellery in this haul is this ring from Asos Design. It looks really pretty, but it’s actually quite uncomfortable to wear.

I bought two pairs of black Crocs with big flower Jibbitz. It’s unlike me to buy a lot of black, but I just loved the flower Jibbitz, and I actually think both pairs are really cute.

Lastly, I picked up five beauty products. I got the e.l.f. Cosmetics Power Grip primer + 4% Niacinamide, which I love and use a lot. I also picked up two back-ups from e.l.f. Cosmetics; the Halo Glow setting powder in Light, which I started using a little while ago after I used up my old one, and the Squeeze Me lip balm in Vanilla Frosting, which is a lovely lip balm. From e.l.f Skin I bought the Holy Hydration! eye cream, which I’m excited to try, and I also purchased another shade of the Huda Beauty Liquid Blush Filters. It’s in the shade Watermelon Pop, and it’s beautiful.

Soft, monochromatic pink

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Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. Just a soft, monochromatic pink look.

(Base: primers – Essence Catching Clouds Cloud-touch Mousse Primer in 01 Up On Cloud + Lottie London Bubble Tea primer, foundation – Maybelline SuperStay 24H skin tint (shade: 03), concealers – e.l.f. Cosmetics Putty Color-Correcting Eye Brightener (shade: Fair) + L’Oréal True Match radiant serum concealer (shade: 1N), powders – Essence Harley Quinn Pink loose setting powder in 01 Harley Vibes + Rare Beauty Always An Optimist Soft Radiance setting powder in Light. Face make-up: bronzer – Makeup By Mario SoftSculpt serum bronzer in Fair, blush – Jeffree Star Cosmetics Magic Candy liquid blush in Watermelon Latex, highlighter – Colourpop Super Shock highlighter in Candy Floss. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Unearthly Cosmetics Spring Magic palette (shades: Full Moon + Flourish + Blossom + Lush + Warmth) + Colourpop Super Shock highlighter in Candy Floss (inner corners), mascaras – L’Oréal Lash Paradise mascara in Intense Black + Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara (shade: Pink Air), eyeliner – Catrice Who I Am double ended eye pencil in C01 I Am Art. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze gel (with wand) + Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim pencil in Medium Brown. Lips: Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil in 806 Go Ahead Pink + R.E.M. Beauty glossy balm in Shirley)

Aurora lights

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Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I love this eye look; those colours are just so pretty together.

(Base: primer – e.l.f Cosmetics Power Grip primer, foundation – L’Oréal Paris True Match Nude plumping tinted serum (shade: 0,5-2 Very Light), concealers – e.l.f. Cosmetics Putty Color-Correcting Eye Brightener (shade: Fair) + Huda Beauty #FAUXFILTER Luminous Matte liquid concealer (shade: 1.3G Marshmellow), powders – Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Tone Up in Rose + e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow setting powder in Light. Face make-up: bronzer – MAC Skinfinish Sunstruck Matte bronzer (shade: Matte Light Rosy), blusher – NYX Buttermelt blush in 01 My Butta Half, highlighter – Bellabeautébar Oracle Chrome highlighter palette (shade: The High Priestess). Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 20 Cream + Simply Posh Cosmetics Aurora Lights palette (shades: Glow + Captivate + Magical + Twinkling + Bright + Magnetic + Dazzling) + Bellabeautébar Oracle Chrome highlighter palette (shade: The High Priestess – inner corners), mascaras – L’Oréal Lash Paradise mascara in Intense Black + Kiko Milano Smart Colour mascara in 07 Navy Blue, eyeliner – MAC Cobalt Kohl eye kohl. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze gel (with wand) + Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim pencil in Medium Brown. Lips: MAC Talking Points lip pencil + Sephora Collection About That Shine sheer shine lipstick in 16 Electric Glitter)

Berry shades

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Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. You know I love a monochromatic make-up look, and these berry shades are so pretty.

(Base: primer – e.l.f. Cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty primer, foundation – L’Oréal Paris True Match Nude plumping tinted serum (shade: 0,5-2 Very Light), concealers – e.l.f. Cosmetics Putty Color-Correcting Eye Brightener (shade: Fair) + L’Oréal True Match radiant serum concealer (shade: 1N), powders – Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Tone Up in Rose + e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow setting powder in Light. Face make-up: bronzer – NYX Buttermelt bronzer in 01 Butta Cup, blusher – NYX Buttermelt blush in 01 My Butta Half, highlighter – Oden’s Eye Solmåne Moonlight Feel highlighter in H108 Star Legend. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 20 Cream + Unearthly Cosmetics Sleepover palette (shades: Beloved + Flirty + Sweetheart + Stay in + Bouquet + Satin + Sleepover), mascaras – L’Oréal Lash Paradise mascara in Intense Black + Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara (shade: Pink Air), eyeliner – Catrice Kohl Kajal waterproof in 170 Candy Rose. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze gel (with wand) + Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim pencil in Medium Brown. Lips: MAC lip pencils (shades: Currant + Nightingale) + Catrice Seeking Flowers hydrating lip stain in C02 Fuchsia Fling)

Small Sephora haul (August 2024)

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I have a small Sephora haul to share with you today. It actually contains quite a lot of products though, because I received a very nice gift with my order. Let’s begin with the products I actually bought.

There was a 20% off deal on Sephora Collection so I picked up the Reveal The Real soft radiant skin tint in 100N Fair and the About That Shine sheer shine lipstick in 19 Glazed Confetti.

I love the Haus Labs Color Fuse powder blushes, and the shade Watermelon Bliss is just stunning.

I’d been wanting to try out Glow Recipe, so I bought this set including the Watermelon Glow Pink Juice moisturizer in a mini and a full size of the Strawberry BHA pore-smooth blur drops. I used up the Watermelon Glow Pink Juice moisturizer just a few days ago, and I ended up liking it in the end, even though I thought that I broke me out at one point. The blur drops I keep with my primers.

And I love when Sephora gift you a bunch of minis to try out. With this purchased I got a Huda Beauty liquid matte lipstick in First Class (full size), a Tarte Maracuja Juicy lip plump in Rose Shimmer Glass, a Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb universal lip luminizer in Riri 08, a R.E.M. Beauty Essential Drip lip oil in Pickin Petals, a Milk Makeup matte bronzer in Baked, a NARS Laguna bronzing powder in Laguna 02, a Rare Beauty Soft Pinch dewy liquid blush in Encourage, a Natasha Denona I Need A Warm palette single in Dynamism, a Givenchy L’Interdit mascara in 01 Black, a Grande Cosmetics Grand Lash-MD lash enhancing serum, a Make Up For Ever UV Protector Step1 primer, and a Anastasia Beverly Hills loose setting powder in Translucent.

Holographic sparkles

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Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. A very cool-toned look with lots of holographic sparkles on the eyes.

(Base: primer – Catrice Disney The Jungle Book face primer, foundation – Missha M Perfect Cover B.B Cream Spf 42 (shade: 21 Light Beige), concealers – Rare Beauty Positive Light under eye brightener (shade: Light) + NYX Bare With Me concealer serum (shade: 02 Light), powders – Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Brightening Flawless Finish powder (shade: Fair/Medium) + MAC Studio Fix Pro Set + Blur Weightless loose powder (shade: Translucent). Face make-up: bronzer – Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand in Fair-Medium, blusher – Catrice The Joker liquid blush in 030 Puddin’ Plum, highlighter – Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil in How Many Carats?!. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 20 Cream + GlossGods Cosmetics First Gal on Jupiter palette (shades: Starry Stride + Jovian Jane + Stormy Serenity + Orion Octavia + Interstellar Icon) + Catrice About Tonight metallic eyeshadow in C04 Martini Please, mascaras – MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash mascara + L’Oréal Lash Paradise mascara in Intense Black, eyeliner – Essence Wood You Love Me? Duo Eye Pencil in 01 Forever Together (dark green shade). Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze gel (with wand) + Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim pencil in Medium Brown. Lips: NYX Slim lip pencil in Prune + Colourpop Twilight Lux lip oil in Team Jacob)