Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. This was the first look I created with the Natasha Denona Zendo palette, and as you can see the look went perfectly with my dress.
(Base: primer – Wet n Wild Prime Focus Primer Serum, foundation – Maybelline Dream Urban Cover foundation (shade: 100 Warm Ivory), concealers – L’Oréal Infaillible More Than Concealer (shade: 322 Ivory) + Maybelline Fit Me concealer (shade: 05), powders – Essence Brighten Up! Banana powder in 10 Bababanana + Rimmel Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed powder (shade: 001 Transparent). Face make-up: bronzer – Hourglass Ambient Lighting bronzer in Luminous Bronze Light, blusher – Essence pinkandproud Wonderful baked blushlighter in 01 Believe In Yourself!, highlighter – Revlon SkinLights Prismatic highlighter in 201 Daybreak Glimmer. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 05 Granny Pants + Natasha Denonda Zendo palette (shades: Relief + Calm + Tranquil + Yama + Breath) + MAC Nylon eyeshadow, mascara – Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara, eyeliner – Essence Wood You Love Me? Duo Eye Pencil in 01 Forever Together (light green shade). Eyebrows: Soda #wowbrow Flat Brow Liner in Kim + MAC Brow Set in Clear. Lips: MAC Boldly Bare lip pencil + MAC Sweet-N-Vicious lipstick)
It’s time for a big collective Beauty Bay haul. These are products I purchased in late April to mid May.
Let’s start with the BPerfect Manifest Dream Big palette. I think I’d seen this palette on Youtube and thought it was a very interesting and fun colour scheme, so I decided to pick it up. To be honest, I’ve only worn a few times so far, but I really liked the looks I created. I should definitely get some use out of this palette.
I also picked up two more lipsticks from Soda. These are in the shades 006 Your Mood and 008 Pretty Doll, and both shades are beautiful.
Here’s a closer look at the three blushers you see in the first picture. I picked up another Made By Mitchell Blursh liquid blusher. This one is in the shade Posey Rosey. I’d heard good things about the Milani Cheek Kiss cream blush, so I decided to try out the shade 120 Coral Crush, and it’s a lovely cream blusher. And then I picked up something, I’ve been wanting for years. Well, sort of. In the late spring, Too Faced launched the Love Flush Water Colour blushes, which I think is a revamped version of their original Love Flush blushes, which I sadly missed out on.
The first shade I picked up is called No Ordinary Love, and it’s a pretty pale pink shade.
As you can see, I late on decided to pick up another shade of the Too Faced Love Flush Water Colour blushes. I also picked up the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze, which was on sale, and two of the L.A. Girl Pastel Dream auto eyeliners in the shades Sunshine and Lavender.
The second shade I picked up of the Too Faced blushes is called California Love, and it’s a very nice nude colour.
And I’ve already talked about the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze in a 5 favourites post, and I’m still obsessed with this product; I’ve been using it almost every day for quite a while now.
Speaking of Anastasia Beverly Hills, I got the craziest deal on this set of two of her most well known eyeshadow palettes; the Modern Renaissance palette and the Soft Glam palette.
Here’s a closer look at the two palettes. Even though they’re both very neutral, which is not my go-to kind of eyeshadow palette, they’re still very pretty, and I really like the ABH eyeshadow formula.
Now, let’s talk BH Cosmetics. The BH Cosmetics eyeshadows are some of my favourites, and I really liked the look of the Do Not Disturb shadow palette. I also liked the look of the BH Cosmetics Say It! shimmer glosses in the shades Do Not Disturb + Low Key Love You.
Here’s a closer look at the inside of the palette and the glosses. So pretty!
Let’s just stay with BH Cosmetics a little longer, because I also picked up the BH Cosmetics Flower Power 5 Piece Face & Eye brush set with bag. I really like BH Cosmetics brushes; they really affordable, but really good.
Last, but not least, I picked up some lip products from Jeffree Star Cosmetics, and they were all on sale. I bought the Supreme Gloss in Mannequin, the Velour liquid lipsticks in I’m Royalty and Blue Velvet, the Velour lip liners in Mannequin and Blue Velvet, and the Velvet Trap lipstick in So Jaded.
This is what So Jaded looks like; a beautiful deep forest green.
Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. The Natasha Denona Mini Star palette was a perfect match for this outfit, and I think the eye look is very pretty paired with the glossy, brown lip.
(Base: primer – Essence Prime+ Studio Hydrating + Skin Refreshing primer, foundation – Catrice Mini HD Liquid Coverage foundation (shade: 002 Porcelain Beige), concealers – e.l.f. 16HR Camo matte concealers (shades: Light Sand + Fair Warm), powder – Beauty Bakerie Flour setting powder in Oat (translucent). Face make-up: bronzer – The Balm Bronzilla bronzer, blusher – MAC Prism powder blush, highlighter – Catrice Kaviar Gauche highlighter in C01 Glow Couture. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 05 Granny Pants + Natasha Denona Mini Star palette (shades: Atik + Earth + Orion + Cosmo + Bellatrix) + MAC Nylon eyeshadow, mascara – Essence Lash Princess Curl & Volume mascara, eyeliner – Jeffree Star Automatic eyeliner in Armored Truck. Eyebrows: Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim pencil in Medium Brown + MAC Brow Set in Clear. Lips: Jeffree Star Velour lip liner in Leo + MAC Whirl lipstick + Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in Cake Shake)
Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I wore the Natasha Denona Mini Glam palette on my eyes for the first time, and it’s such a perfect little neutral palette and very flattering on the eyes.
(Base: primer – Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless primer, foundation – L’Oreal Paris Infaillible 24H Fresh Wear foundation (shade: 015 Porcelain), concealer – L’Oréal Infaillible More Than Concealer (shade: 322 Ivory), powders – e.l.f. HD Undereye setting powder in Sheer + Jeffree Star Magic Star Setting Powder in Fair. Face make-up: bronzer – Fenty Beauty Sun Stalk’r – Instant Warmth bronzer (shade: Inda Sun), blusher – Natasha Denona Diamond & Blush palette in 01 Darya Coral (shade: Cream Blush), highlighter – Natasha Denona Diamond & Blush palette in 01 Darya Coral (shade: Diamond Powder). Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 05 Granny Pants + Natasha Denona Mini Glam palette (shades: Harlow + Seed + Golden Flesh + Faye + Anjo) + MAC Nylon eyeshadow, mascara – Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara, eyeliner – MAC Studio Chromagraphic pencil in NC15/NW20. Eyebrows: Soda #wowbrow Flat Brow Liner in Kim + MAC Brow Set in Clear. Lips: Jeffree Star Velour liquid lipstick in Are You Filming?)
I have a small Lyko sale haul to share with you today.
Let’s start with eyes. I purchased another e.l.f. Bite Size eyeshadow. I kind of want to collect all of them. This one is in the shade Cream & Sugar, and as you can see, it’s a pretty, neutral colour story.
I also got this loose pigment from Sleek MakeUP. It’s in the shade Trippin, which is obviously a dupe for MAC’s Blue Brown pigment.
I also picked up two lipsticks. This first one is the Make Up Store lipstick in Pink Bliss Eden. I have to admit that I mainly bought this lipstick for the pretty packaging, but this colour is really pretty, and I’ve actually worn it quite a bit already.
I don’t think I’ll ever wear this lipstick though. It’s just too pretty. It’s the PÜR Cosmetics Barbie Iconic Lips Signature Semi-Matte lipstick in the shade CEO. I mean, just look at the packaging!
Lastly, I picked up the Catrice Mini HD Liquid Coverage foundation in the shade 002 Porcelain Beige. This product was not on sale, but I really wanted to try this foundation in a lighter shade, so I thought I would get one of the minis.
The first month of autumn has come to an end. The weather has definitely started to become more autumnal, and I’m very excited about that. I’m looking forward to another month of autumn with Halloween around the corner, and then it won’t be long before Christmas is here! If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know how I feel about Christmas. But anyways, let’s not get ahead of ourselves, and let’s talk about some of my favourite things from the month of September.
Dior Backstage Face & Body powder in 0N Neutral: This product is from one of my August/September hauls. It will still be quite a while before I’ll be posting that haul, but I had to share this powder with you. Dior is obviously a luxury brand, and this is not a cheap powder, but I think it might be worth the more expensive price point, because it’s just stunning on the skin. It has a natural glow to it, which looks beautiful.
MAC Magic Extension mascara: I got a sample of the newest mascara from MAC with an online purchase this past summer, and I will be doing a first impressions post on it at some point. However, as you might have guessed from the fact that I’m featuring it in a favourites post, I really enjoy this mascara. It looks great, I like the brush, and it doesn’t transfer on me, so I’m quite excited about this product.
KAYALI Eau de Parfum Rollerball in MUSK | 12 & VANILLA | 28: I don’t try new perfumes very often, but I’m obsessed with everything vanilla scented, so I thought I would try this rollerball perfume from KAYALI. It’s a dobble-ended rollerball, so it also have a musk perfume, and I absolutely love both scents. And I love the rollerball design; it’s so convenient and travel-friendly.
LEGO Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse: For my birthday in August my boyfriend gave me this LEGO Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse set. It wasn’t on my wishlist, but it was such a great gift. I’ve had such a great time buildning my two favourite mice, and I’m really excited to build the last few pieces that came with the set; a flower bouquet, a guitar, a camera on a tripod, and a book.
The Danish Girl (film): I’ve been wanting to watch this film for years now, and I finally got around to it when I was ill with the flu a couple of weeks ago. It’s such a beautiful and emotional story; in the film and in real life. I think I was extra moved by it being Danish myself. Go watch it if you haven’t already, and be prepared to cry.
Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I used the Revolution x Friends Joey palette again, because I’m so obsessed with the shimmery pink shade with a gold shift called Dr. Drake. I even wore a blush and a highlighter in similar shades to finish off the look.
(Base: primer – Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless primer, foundation – L’Oreal Paris Infaillible 24H Fresh Wear foundation (shade: 015 Porcelain), concealer – L’Oréal Infaillible More Than Concealer (shade: 322 Ivory), powder – Beauty Bakerie Flour setting powder in Oat (translucent). Face make-up: bronzer – Revlon SkinLights Prismatic bronzer in 110 Sunlit Glow, blusher – MAC Extra Dimension blush in Dilly-Dolly, highlighter – Natasha Denona Love Glow Cheek palette (shade: Diamond Powder). Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 05 Granny Pants + Revolution x Friends Joey palette (shades: Joey + Turkey + Dr. Drake + Nap Partner) + MAC Nylon eyeshadow, mascara – Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara, eyeliner – NYX Epic Wear Liner Stick in Cosmic Yellow. Eyebrows: Soda #wowbrow Flat Brow Liner in Kim + MAC Brow Set in Clear. Lips: Stila Stay All Day lip liner in Sangria + Essence MY POWER IS Fire matt lipstick in 01 Up In The Clouds!)
Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. For once I wore a very neutral make-up look, and I have to say that I think this look is super pretty. I’m mainly wearing drugstore/affordable products, which just shows that you can create the prettiest make-up look without breaking the bank.
(Base: primer – NYX The Marshmellow primer, foundation – L’Oreal Paris Infaillible 24H Fresh Wear foundation (shade: 015 Porcelain), concealers – e.l.f. 16HR Camo matte concealers (shades: Light Sand + Fair Warm), powders – e.l.f. HD Undereye setting powder in Sheer + Rimmel Clear Complexion Clarifying powder in 021 Transparent. Face make-up: bronzer – Revlon SkinLights Prismatic bronzer in 110 Sunlit Glow, blusher – bareMinerals Gen Nude Blonzer in Kiss of Pink, highlighter – Maybelline FaceStudio Chrome Extreme Intense Metallic highlighter in 200 Diamond. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence My Little Coral eyeshadow palette (shades: Rich and Pure + Hidden Treasure + Million Dollar Princess + If The Crown Fits… + Modern Princess), mascaras – Essence Volume Booster lash primer + Fenty Beauty Full Frontal – Volume, Lift & Curl mascara, eyeliner – Sephora Long lasting kohl pencil in 07 Infinite beige. Eyebrows: Soda #wowbrow Flat Brow Liner in Kim + MAC Brow Set in Clear. Lips: NYX Slim lip pencil in Natural + Maybelline Lifter Gloss in 8 Stone)
It’s time for a collective Feelunique haul. I purchased these products in late April, so I’ve had them for a while, but that also means that I’ve had time to try them out.
Let’s start with some face products. I picked up one the Revlon Skin Lights Prismatic bronzers, another one of the Revlon Skin Lights Prismatic highlighters, and the Maybelline FaceStudio Chrome Extreme Intense Metallic highlighter in 200 Diamond. As you can see, the Maybelline highlighter came broken, so it’s a bit difficult to use, which is why, I haven’t used it much yet.
It’s another story with the Revlon Skin Lights Prismatic bronzer in 110 Sunlit Glow, because I’ve used that bronzer a lot. I really like the shade and finish of this bronzer; it looks beautiful on the skin. It’s one of my favourite products from this haul.
In this Feelunique haul, I featured one of the Revlon Skin Lights Prismatic highlighters, but the shade turned out to be too dark on me (shade 202 Twilight Gleam). So when I saw that the lighter shade 201 Daybreak Glimmer was in stock I decided to pick it up, and this one is the prettiest pale gold highlighter, and it works very well on my fair skin.
Moving on to a few more cheek products and a lip liner. I love NYX lip liners/pencils and the Slim lip pencils are classics. This is the shade Natural, and it’s such a good pinky nude lip liner. The two blushers are the Maybelline Dream Matte Blush Creamy Cheek Tints, which I hadn’t heard of before. I picked up the two shades that were available, 30 Coy Coral and 80 Burgundy Blush, and even though I haven’t played with them that much yet, I really like how my cheeks looked the days I wore them.
The last two cheek products I purchased were the bareMinerals Gen Nude Blonzers. I also decided to get the Urban Decay All Nighter face primer, which I’ve been enjoying a lot, and I also picked up a back-up of my favourite highlighter brush, the Morphe M510 pro round blender brush.
Here’s a better look at the bareMinerals Gen Nude Blonzers. I got the shades Kiss of Pink and Kiss of Copper. I wouldn’t say that these can replace actual bronzer. To me they are just blushers, but that’s not a bad thing, because they are very pretty.
I picked up two more primers as well. These are the NYX Angel Veil Skin Perfecting primer and the NYX Hydra Touch primer. I’ve only used the Hydra Touch primer once or twice so far, so I haven’t formed a proper opinion on it yet, but I’m really liking the Angel Veil primer. It’s a primer, I’ve been wanting to try for years, and I’m glad that I finally did.
And now on to some base products. I featured the L’Oreal Paris Infaillible 24H Fresh Wear foundation (shade: 015 Porcelain) in my August 5 favourites post, which obviously means that I love this product. And I do. It has quickly become one of my favourite foundations. I also picked up the Beauty Bakerie Flour setting powder in Oat (translucent), which I like as well. The Revlon PhotoReady Candi Antioxidant concealer (shade 010 Vanilla) is not a great shade match, so I probably won’t be keeping it for long.
The last three products in this haul are all back-ups. The Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless foundation in 110 Porcelain and the Maybelline Dream Urban Cover foundation in 100 Warm Ivory are my two favourite foundations, so I always have back-ups of those. And the Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara has become one of my favourite mascaras, so I needed a back-up of that one too.
Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I wore the BH Cosmetics Avocado Toast palette for the first time, and I was once again impressed by the BH Cosmetics eyeshadow formulas. I also absolutely love the lip colour, which is from the MAC Cruella collection.
(Base: primer – Wet n Wild Prime Focus Primer Serum, foundation – Maybelline Dream Urban Cover foundation (shade: 100 Warm Ivory), concealers – L’Oréal Infaillible More Than Concealer (shade: 322 Ivory) + Essence Camouflage+ Healthy Glow concealer in 10 Light Ivory, powders – e.l.f. HD powder in Soft Luminance + Rimmel Clear Complexion Clarifying powder in 021 Transparent. Face make-up: bronzer – Maybelline City Bronzer in 100 Light Cool, blusher – MAC Glow Play blush in Cheer Up, highlighter – Revolution Glow Splendour highlighter in So Glazed. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 05 Granny Pants + BH Cosmetics Avocado Toast palette (shades: Over Easy + Super Food + Avo Toast + Lemon Pepper + Pink Salt + Avocuddle), mascara – Essence Lash Princess Curl & Volume mascara, eyeliner – Sephora Long lasting kohl pencil in 07 Infinite beige. Eyebrows: Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim pencil in Medium Brown + MAC Brow Set in Clear. Lips: MAC Boldly Bare lip pencil + MAC Sweet-N-Vicious lipstick)
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