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Matas haul (March 2025)

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I have a beauty haul to share with you today. I purchased these products from Matas, and I got some of the items 20% off.

Dior is one of my favourite high end make-up brands, and the Dior Forever Luminizers look so beautiful, so I had to pick on up. I got the shade 03 Pink Halo, and isn’t it pretty?

I picked up some products from a new at the time limited edition Essence collection, which I’ll get to next, but first I thought I’d show you the other Essence items I got. I bought the Essence foundation stick in the shade 50, and it’s quite a nice foundation stick. I also got the Essence Line N Stain tattoo lip liner in 02 Must Have Brown and two Essence blending brushes.

I purchased a bunch of things from the Essence FaBOWlous collection. I got the FaBOWlous highlighter in 01 Get That Bow Glow, the FaBOWlous loose setting & baking powder in 01 Bow Set Go, the FaBOWlous jelly lipstick in 01 Be My Bow Bae, two of the FaBOWlous freckles pen in 01 BowTastic Smile, and the Essence FaBOWlous nail stickers in 01 Ballet Of Bows. A very cute collection indeed.

Lastly, I got a back-up of the e.l.f. Cosmetics Brow Lift in Clear, which is one of my favourite brow gels.

Blush fail!

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Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I had no idea what I had gotten myself into when I applied the Lethal Cosmetics x Adventure Time Marceline blush to my cheeks. The blush looks black in the pan, but turns out to be a very intense purple pink shade, and it keeps developing for a while, so you don’t know how intense it’ll end up being. If you look past the blush fail, I think the rest of the look is pretty cool.

(Base: primer – Colourpop Pretty Fresh Set It Up 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), powder – Anastasia Beverly Hills loose setting powder in Translucent. Face make-up: bronzer – Catrice Melted Sun liquid bronzer in 005 Tan Lines, blush – Lethal Cosmetics x Adventure Time Marceline blush, highlighter – Colourpop Twilight Super Shock highlighter in Vampire Skin. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 20 Cream + Nomad Cosmetics Berlin Untergrund intense color palette (shades: NDW + Klubnacht + Tekkno + East Side Gallery + Kreuzberg), mascara – Kiko Milano Smart Colour mascara in 07 Navy Blue, eyeliner – Marc Jacobs Fineliner Ultra-Skinny Gel Eye Crayon (shade: Steel(etto)). Eyebrows: MAC Shape + Shade brow tint in Taupe + Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze. Lips: KVD Beauty Everlasting lip liner in Skully + Unearthly Cosmetics Menacing Metals lipstick in Void)

First time colour combo

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Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I don’t think I’d ever worn this particular colour combo on my eyes before, but it’s fun.

(Base: primer – e.l.f. Cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty primer, foundation – Milk Makeup Hydro Grip gel tint (shade: 2), concealers – Smashbox x Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector in Fair/Light + Huda Beauty #FAUXFILTER Luminous Matte liquid concealer (shade: 1.3G Marshmellow), powders – Huda Beauty Easy Bake powder (shade: Cherry Blossom Cake) + Glamlite Translucent Bake and Set powder. Face make-up: bronzer – Hourglass Ambient Lighting bronzer in Luminous Bronze Light, blush – Fenty Beauty Hot Cheeks highlighting blush in Cherry Pie’d, highlighter – Oden’s Eye Solmåne Moonlight Feel highlighter in H106 Rose Sky. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 20 Cream + Nomad Cosmetics Fêtes de Provence intense color palette (shades: Rosé + Macarons + Flûte À Corset + Navettes + Fleur De Mimosa), mascaras – Glisten Cosmetics Spectra Lash mascara in Yellow + Rimmel Kind & Free Lash Loader mascara (shade: 002 Brown Black), eyeliner – Catrice Kohl Kajal waterproof in 170 Candy Rose. Eyebrows: MAC Shape + Shade brow tint in Taupe + Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze. Lips: MAC Centre of Attention lip pencil + e.l.f. Cosmetics Glow Reviver lip oil in Rose Envy)

Murky meadow

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Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I wore the Unearthly Cosmetics Murky Meadow palette on my eyes, and I was very impressed by the quality and the colour story.

(Base: primers – Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder (shade: Universal) + Dior Forever Star Glow Filter (shade: 0N), foundation – Rare Beauty Positive Light tinted moisturizer (shade: 14W), concealers – Rare Beauty Positive Light under eye brightener (shade: Light) + Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Lift & Flex concealer (shade 2), powder – Glamlite Translucent Bake and Set powder, freckles – Nabla Freckle Maker. Face make-up: bronzer – Haus Labs Power Sculpt velvet bronzer in Soleil Sand, blush – Blend Bunny Cosmetics Juicy Cheeks face palette (shade: Tangy), highlighter – Natasha Denona Pastel Plexi Glow highlighter. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 20 Cream + Unearthly Cosmetics Murky Meadow palette (shades: Murky Meadow + Ominous Oak + Tainted Thorns + Dreaded Dew + Forest Flicker + Haunted Hollow), mascara – Catrice Pure Volume Magic Brown mascara (shade: 010 Burgundy Brown), eyeliner – Natasha Denona Macro Tech eye crayon in Camu Camu.  Eyebrows: MAC Shape + Shade brow tint in Taupe + Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze. Lips: Juvia’s Place Luxe liner in So Rare + Kaleidos Cloud Lip Clay in Golden Rosin)

Collective haul (March 2025)

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I have a collective haul to share with you today. It includes a few clothing pieces and accessories and of course some beauty products.

I was eyeing this coat from the brand Stella Nova for so long, but it was quite expensive, and I didn’t want to pay full price for it. But back in March I found it 50% off, which I saw as a sign for me to get it, and I’m so glad I did. I can’t wait to wear it again in autumn when the weather gets a bit colder again.

I love a simple tank top, and H&M usually makes them in a lot of different colours. I picked up this olive green one on sale.

I found these navy pinstripe trousers in a sample sale, so I got them for a good price. They’re from a brand called Co Couture.

This little lime green bag is from the brand True Decadence, and I purchased it to wear to a wedding earlier this summer.

I also wore this orchid hair clip at that wedding. It’s from the brand Sui Ava.

Moving on to make-up and other beauty bits. I’ve mentioned before how much I love the Huda Beauty Blush Filters, so I got another shade, Bubblegum, on sale.

I’d already purchased a few shades of the Fenty Beauty Cheeks Suede shimmer blushes, but I’d been wanting the matte shade in Lolly Poppy 03, and it’s stunning.

I picked up these last bits from Sephora. I got a back-up/new of the Natasha Denona Macro Tech eye pencil in Fushi, a Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix shimmer in Flamingo Fling 05, the Rare Beauty Selena’s Essential eye duo including the All Of The Above weightless eyeshadow stick and a mini Perfect Strokes universal volumizing mascara, and lastly the Ole Henriksen Hygge Hotel body care duo including a Stay in Touch restorative hand créme 75ml and a Firmly Yours toning dry body oil 30 ml.

Unusual lip colour

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Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I was working from home that day, so I thought I would experiment with an unusual lip colour.

(Base: primer – Colourpop Pretty Fresh Set It Up primer, foundation – e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam satin foundation (shade: 13 Fair Neutral), concealers – e.l.f. Cosmetics Putty Color-Correcting Eye Brightener (shade: Fair) + Huda Beauty #FAUXFILTER Luminous Matte liquid concealer (shade: 1.3G Marshmellow), powders – Essence Flawless Skin Trio loose setting powder in 10 + Glamlite Translucent Bake and Set powder, freckles – Nabla Freckle Maker. Face make-up: bronzer – Glam Shop Z Fioletem bronzer in Chocolate, blush – Lethal Cosmetics x Adventure Time Princess Bubblegum blush, highlighter – Lethal Cosmetics x Adventure Time Lady Rainicorn highlighter. Eye make-up: base – GlossGods Cosmetics That Base! Crease killer eyeshadow base, eyeshadows – Lethal Cosmetics x Adventure Time Candy Kingdom palette (shades: Marshmallow Kids + Pup Gang + Gumball Guardian + Cotton Candy Forest + Gumdrop + Candy Elemental + Candy Cane Guy), mascara – Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara (shade: Plum Twilight), eyeliner – Colourpop BFF Crème gel liner in Amethyst Hour. Eyebrows: MAC Shape + Shade brow tint in Taupe + Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze. Lips: Morphe x Nyane Color pencil in Pitaya Pink + MAC Macximal Sleek satin lipstick in Tilted Denim)

Pink, orange, and neutrals

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Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I love pink and orange together, but I think adding some neutrals work too.

(Base: primer – e.l.f. Cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty primer, foundation – Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin serum skin tint (shade: 2), concealers – Smashbox x Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector in Fair/Light + Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Lift & Flex concealer (shade 2), powder – Glamlite Translucent Bake and Set powder, freckles – Nabla Freckle Maker. Face make-up: bronzer – KVD Beauty Good Apple bronze + sculpt balm duo in Fair 100 (shades: Sculpt + Bronze), blush – Made By Mitchell Curve Case Collective (shade: Nancy), highlighter – Colourpop Disney Tangled dewy liquid highlighter in I See the Light. Eye make-up: base – Sigma Beauty Eyeshadow Base Primer in Ignite, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 20 Cream + Kaleidos Futurism VII: Sashimi City palette (shades: Gourmet + Salmon Skyline + Soy Sauce + Pink Ginger + Penthouse), mascara – Catrice Pure Volume Magic Brown mascara (shade: 010 Burgundy Brown), eyeliner – MAC Colour Excess Gel pencil eye liner in Strawberry Milk. Eyebrows: MAC Shape + Shade brow tint in Taupe + Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze. Lips: Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil in 806 Go Ahead Pink + Colourpop Disney Lilo & Stitch Ultra Glossy Lip in Super Sweet)

Dark, smokey, fun

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Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. For a dark, smokey make-up look this is still pretty fun.

(Base: primers – KVD Beauty Lock It pore-refining primer + Maybelline Instant Anti Age Perfector 4-in-1 Glow Makeup (shade: 00 Fair Light), foundation – R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener foundation (shade: Fair 6 CN), concealer – Natasha Denona Hy-Glam concealer (shade: RN1 + P1), powder – e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow setting powder in Light. Face make-up: bronzer – Catrice Melted Sun liquid bronzer in 005 Tan Lines,  blush – Huda Beauty Liquid Blush Filter in Coco Loco, highlighter – Made By Mitchell Blursh Lights liquid highlighter in Bisquit Bish. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 20 Cream + Ensley Reign Cosmetics Light in Your Eyes palette (shades: Beloved + Grounded + Home + Besties + Endless Light), mascaras – MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash mascara + Blend Bunny Cosmetics Omni Lash lash perfecting mascara, eyeliner – Colourpop BFF Crème gel liner in Joy Ride. Eyebrows: MAC Shape + Shade brow tint in Taupe + Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze. Lips: Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Liner in Raisin + Huda Beauty liquid matte lipstick in First Class)

Matas haul (February 2025)

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I have a beauty haul to share with you today. It includes a bit of everything, so let’s get into it.

I purchased three foundations; the Maybelline Superstay Lumi Matte foundation in shade 96, the Rimmel Kind & Free Glow It Up moisturising skin tint in Fair Porcelain 01, and a mini TirTir Mask Fit Red Cushion in 13N Fair Ivory. My most used one so far and therefore my favourite at the moment is the Maybelline Superstay Lumi Matte foundation, but I’ve liked the look of the Rimmel Kind & Free Glow It Up moisturising skin tint the times I’ve worn it. I already owned the TirTir Mask Fit Red Cushion, but in a shade that’s a little too dark on me, so the 13N Fair Ivory shade is a better match.

I’d been wanting to try the Maybelline Sunkisser hazy matte blush and the Sunkisser highlighter, so I decided to get a shade of each. The blush is in the shade 30 Pink Mirage, and the highlighter is in the shade 22 Star Studded. Both are pretty.

Laka is a K-beauty brand that I hadn’t heard of before, but I was intrigued by some of their products. I picked up Love Silk blush in #708 Poem, which is a very unique cool-toned shade. I also got Dreambeam highlighter in #03 Water Beam, which is such a pretty light blue-ish/periwinkle shade. The last product from Laka that I decided to try out was one of their Bonding Glow lipsticks in #206 Lili, which is a lovely warm pink shade. I might want to try some more products from this brand in the future.

Lastly, I bought another shade of the Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascaras, which is one of my favourite mascaras. I got the shade Green Altitude. And the last three products are from Essence. I got the Meta Glow duo-chrome eye pencil in 04 Chromalicious, the Baby Got Bronze shimmering bronzer in 10 Golden Hour, and the Glossy Glaze high shine lipstick in 04 Red Dy For The Day. All fun products.

More Lilo & Stitch

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Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I used a bunch of products from the Colourpop Disney Lilo & Stitch collection to create this look. I mean, I just had to:)

(Base: primer – e.l.f Cosmetics Power Grip primer, foundation – Milk Makeup Hydro Grip gel tint (shade: 2), concealers – Smashbox x Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector in Fair/Light + Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Lift & Flex concealer (shade 2), powders – Essence Harley Quinn Pink loose setting powder in 01 Harley Vibes + e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow setting powder in Light, freckles – Nabla Freckle Maker. Face make-up: bronzer – Makeup By Mario SoftSculpt Transforming Skin Enhancer in Light, blush – Colourpop Disney Lilo & Stitch Instant Crush pH colour-changing blush in Crowd Favourite, highlighter – Colourpop Disney Lilo & Stitch Super Shock highlighter in Ohana. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 05 Granny Pants + Colourpop Disney Lilo & Stitch Beach Dreamin’ eyeshadow palette (shades: Hibiscus + Goodness Level + 626 + Cutest Alien + Family + Waves All Day + No Bad Days), mascara – Kiko Milano Smart Colour mascara in 07 Navy Blue, eyeliner – MAC Colour Excess Gel pencil eye liner in Minty Fresh. Eyebrows: MAC Shape + Shade brow tint in Taupe + Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze. Lips: NYX Slim lip pencil in Plush Red + Colourpop Disney Lilo & Stitch Ultra Glossy Lip in Surfer Vibes)