Asos sale haul (July 2024)

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Mucha-Lucha

I have a rather large Asos sale haul to share with you today. Some of the pieces I even got an extra 20% off. The haul includes a bit of everything; clothes, shoes, accessories, and make-up. Let’s begin with the clothes.

This little nautical inspired sweater vest is from Asos Design, and I think it’s so cute.

I believe tomato print and strawberry print and the like were quite popular last summer, and I just thought this tomato print blouse from Pieces was very fun and summery.

I picked up a another Spice Girls T-shirt from Asos Design. This one is grey which is not a colour I wear much, but I think it goes with a lot of different colours and acts like a neutral.

Like so many other people, I’ve been liking animal print, and I thought this jacket from Only was fun with the leopard print faux fur trims.

This matching set/suit from Asos Design is just so nice, and I can’t wait to style it and wear it.

I got two blue (and white) dresses from Asos Design. Both are super cute.

The last piece of clothing I picked up was (another) pair of red tights. I just love a coloured tight, and especially a red pair. These are from Asos Design.

These two pairs of heels are kind of in the same family; they’re both a shade of pink and strappy with a red detail on the front. The ones with the cherries are from Public Desire and the ones with the roses are from Glamorous.

Let’s move on to accessories. I think a tie is a really nice accessory that I want to wear more often, so I picked up these two checkered ties from the brand My Accessories.

How cute is this chain belt from Asos Design? It adds such a lovely detail to an outfit.

I saw a lot of cherry jewellery last summer as well, and this matching necklace and pair of earrings are from DesignB London.

Here’s another cute matching necklace and earrings set. Bows were popular pretty much all of last year, and these pieces from Asos Design are so cute and pretty.

And speaking of bows, I also picked up a golden necklace with a bow from Pieces, which is also very pretty. The other necklace is from Asos Design, and I really like the pearls and the malakit.

I also picked up these three pieces from Asos Design; a golden bangle with hearts, another style of cherry earrings, and a ring with a circle design.

The last jewellery in this haul is this set of two anklets or ankle bracelets from Topshop.

For hair accessories I got a purple beaded headband from My Accessories. You know I love a headband and I really like a beaded one. I also love bows in my hair, so I got two small hair clips from Reclaimed Vintage and a big pink and red striped one from DesignB London.

Lastly, I bought three make-up products. I got the Huda Beauty Liquid Blush Filter in Strawberry Cream, the Clinique Pop longwear lipstick in Poppy Pop, and the e.l.f. Cosmetics Power Grip dewy setting spray.

Not a lot of red and gold looks

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I hadn’t done a lot of red and gold make-up looks this past Christmas season, so I thought it was appropriate to make my last Christmas make-up look of the season a red and gold one.

(Base: primer – e.l.f Cosmetics Power Grip primer + 4% Niacinamide, foundation – R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener foundation (shade: Fair 6 CN), concealers – Rare Beauty Positive Light under eye brightener (shade: Light) + Huda Beauty #FAUXFILTER Luminous Matte liquid concealer (shade: 1.3G Marshmellow), powders – Essence Brighten Up! Banana powder in 10 Bababanana + e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow setting powder in Light. Face make-up: bronzer – Revlon SkinLights Prismatic bronzer in 110 Sunlit Glow, blusher – Pat McGrath Labs Mthrshp Bijoux Brilliance: Jeweled Temptation blush and eye shadow palette (shade: Desert Amber), highlighter – Moira Dreamlight highlighter in Dreamlight. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 20 Cream + Pat McGrath Labs Mthrshp Bijoux Brilliance: Jeweled Temptation blush and eye shadow palette (shades: Amber Aura + Daring Desire + Midas Mystique) + MAC Sparkler eye shadow in Ice Gold + Colourpop The Muppets Super Shock shadow in Beat Drums! + Moira Dreamlight highlighter in Dreamlight (inner corners), mascaras – MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash mascara + Pat McGrath Labs Dark Star mascara, eyeliner – Colourpop High School Musical Crème gel liner in Spring Musical. Eyebrows: MAC Shape + Shade brow tint in Taupe + Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze. Lips: MAC Centre of Attention lip pencil + Estée Lauder Pure Color Envy sculpting lipstick in 520 Carnal + BH Cosmetics Miss Claus lip gloss in Gilded)

Grungy greens

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I wore the new Unearthly Cosmetics Just A Taste palette on my eyes, and I love the grungy greens.

(Base: primer – e.l.f. Cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty 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) + e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo concealer (shade: Fair Beige), powder – e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow setting powder in Light. Face make-up: bronzer – Haus Labs Power Sculpt velvet bronzer in Soleil Sand, blushers – Colourpop High School Musical pressed powder blush in Playoffs + Unearthly Cosmetics Just A Taste Gory Glow highlight (blush topper), highlighter – Lancôme C.E. Skin Transforming highlighter in 01 Light Glow. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 20 Cream + Unearthly Cosmetics Just A Taste palette (shades: Wicked Woods + Cloaked Desire + Mossy Grave + Moonlit Veil + Immortal Flame) + Lancôme C.E. Skin transforming highlighter in 01 Light Glow (inner corners + browbones), mascaras – MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash mascara + Pat McGrath Labs Dark Star mascara, eyeliners – Catrice Multi-Chrome eye pencil in C01 (from advent calendar 2024) + Jeffree Star Cosmetics Automatic eyeliner in Resting Rich Face. Eyebrows: MAC Shape + Shade brow tint in Taupe + Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze. Lips: Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Liner in Cherry + Catrice matte liquid lipstick (from advent calendar 2024))

Jingle Bell Ruby

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with my Christmas Eve outfit. I wore the Dede Signature Jingle Bell Ruby palette on my eyes, and as you can see it was a perfect match for my outfit.

(Base: primer – e.l.f Cosmetics Power Grip primer + 4% Niacinamide, foundation – R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener foundation (shade: Fair 6 CN), 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 – Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Melting Bronzing & Contour Stick in Chocolate Mousse, blusher – MAC Skinfinish Metallic cream blush in Priceless Purple, highlighter – Colourpop Frosty the Snowman Super Shock highlighter in Winter Wonder. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 20 Cream + Dede Signature Jingle Bell Ruby palette (shades: Rudolph Cookies + Snowman Cookies + Santa’s Tree + Frost Bite + Olive Penguins + Crispy Holidays) + MAC Shadeshifter Duochrome eyeshadow in Calling Your Bluff!, mascara – Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara (shade: Burgundy Haze), eyeliner – Catrice Festive Treasures metallic eye pencil in C01 Mistlegreen. Eyebrows: MAC Shape + Shade brow tint in Taupe + Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze. Lips: MAC Currant lip pencil + MAC Out With A Bang lipstick)

5 favourites – December

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Mucha-Lucha

Happy New Year! 2024 was one of the toughest years of my life, but the year would have been even tougher, if I hadn’t had my amazing little family to help me get through the tough times. Luckily, I feel like things are looking up, and I’m hoping for a much better 2025. But first, let’s say goodbye to 2024 with some December favourites.

R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener foundation (shade: Fair 6 CN): I actually purchased the foundation the first time around the time of the launch, but I got a shade that was too light, so I obviously didn’t really use it. Last month, I decided to pick it up again in a different shade, and I’ve already gotten quite a lot of use out of it, because the formula and finish is actually very nice.

Catrice Multi-Chrome eye pencil in C01 (from advent calendar 2024): This is an unexpected favourite of mine. You never know, if you’re going to get much use out of products from advent calendars, but I’ve used this multi-chrome eye pencil from the Catrice The Great Christmas advent calender multiple times, and it’s been perfect with a lot of my Christmas make-up looks.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Liner in Cherry: I’ve featured the ABH lip liners in a favourites post before, but I had to shout out the shade Cherry, which has been my go-to red lip liner this Christmas season.

Laneige Lip Glowy Balm in Candy Cane: I love the scent and taste of candy canes, and this balm has been my go-to on days where I haven’t worn make-up. It smells so good.

Wicked (film): I didn’t know much about Wicked, before watching the film, but I knew some of the music, and I love musicals, so I was very interested in watching it. I watched it at the cinema with my boyfriend, and we both loved it! I’m very excited for part 2.

Classic-ish Christmas look

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. Another classic-ish Christmas make-up look, and I love it.

(Base: primer – e.l.f Cosmetics Power Grip primer + 4% Niacinamide, foundation – Rare Beauty Positive Light tinted moisturizer (shade: 14W), concealers – Rare Beauty Positive Light under eye brightener (shade: Light) + Huda Beauty #FAUXFILTER Luminous Matte liquid concealer (shade: 1.3G Marshmellow), powders – Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Brightening Flawless Finish powder (shade: Fair/Medium) + e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow setting powder in Light. Face make-up: bronzer – KVD Beauty Good Apple bronze + sculpt balm duo in Fair 100 (shades: Sculpt + Bronze), blusher – KVD Beauty Good Apple blush balm duo in Elusive Orchard 30 (shade: Glass Apple), highlighter – Jeffree Star Cosmetics Liquid Frost highlighter in Frostitute. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Dede Signature Fearless Holiday palette (shades: Soft Phase + Unusual + Cypress Tree + Winter Sparks + Fun Filled) + MAC Nylon eyeshadow, mascaras – Kiko Milano Smart Colour mascara in 08 Jungle Green + Pat McGrath Labs Dark Star mascara, eyeliner – Catrice Festive Treasures metallic eye pencil in C01 Mistlegreen. Eyebrows: MAC Shape + Shade brow tint in Taupe + Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze. Lips: MAC Centre of Attention lip pencil + Dior Forever liquid sequin liquid lipstick in 999)

Classic Christmas (in my eyes)

Posted on December 29, 2024 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I just love a classic (in my eyes) Christmas make-up look; green eye make-up (maybe with a hint of gold) and a red lip.

(Base: primer – e.l.f. Cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty primer, foundation – Rare Beauty Positive Light tinted moisturizer (shade: 14W), concealers – Rare Beauty Positive Light under eye brightener (shade: Light) + Huda Beauty #FAUXFILTER Luminous Matte liquid concealer (shade: 1.3G Marshmellow), powders – Essence Brighten Up! Banana powder in 10 Bababanana + Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-No-Powder in 0 Neutral. Face make-up: bronzer – Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Melting Bronzing & Contour Stick in Chocolate Mousse, blusher – Cosmic Brushes Blush Butter in Merry, highlighter – MAC Flash Drops liquid highlighter in Flash Me Outside + Natasha Denona Flutter eyeshadow on nose (from Retro Glam palette). Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Cosmic Brushes ‘Tis The Season palette (shades: Ribbon + Garland + Holly + Festive + Candle Light + Cranberries) + Natasha Denona Flutter eyeshadow (from Retro Glam palette), mascaras – Glisten Cosmetics Spectra Lash mascara in Green + Pat McGrath Labs Dark Star mascara, eyeliner – Catrice Multi-Chrome eye pencil in C01 (from advent calendar 2024). Eyebrows: MAC Shape + Shade brow tint in Taupe + Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze. Lips: Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Liner in Cherry + Jeffree Star Cosmetics Velour liquid lipstick in Redrum Remix)

A different take

Posted on December 28, 2024 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. It’s definitely a different take on a Christmas make-up look, but I still really like it.

(Base: primer – e.l.f. Cosmetics Liquid Poreless Putty primer, foundation – Wet n Wild Bare Focus Niacinamide skin tint (shade: Fair Neutral), concealers – Rare Beauty Positive Light under eye brightener (shade: Light) + Huda Beauty #FAUXFILTER Luminous Matte liquid concealer (shade: 1.3G Marshmellow), powders – Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Brightening Flawless Finish powder (shade: Fair/Medium) + e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow setting powder in Light. Face make-up: bronzer – Tarte Sculpt Tape contour in Cool Bronze, blusher – Catrice Festive Treasures Blush Drops in C03 Chestnuts Roasting, highlighters – MAC Flash Drops liquid highlighter in Arctic Blast + MAC Nylon eyeshadow (as highlighter on nose). Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 20 Cream + Oden’s Eye Hey Reindeer palette (shades: Ivy + Holly + Mistletoe + Presents + Bells + Christmas Stocking) + MAC Nylon eyeshadow, mascara – Kiko Milano Smart Colour mascara in 07 Navy Blue, eyeliner – Catrice Multi-Chrome eye pencil in C01 (from advent calendar 2024). Eyebrows: MAC Shape + Shade brow tint in Taupe + Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze. Lips: MAC Brick-O-La lip pencil + Kiko Milano Sparkling Lips lipstick in 02 Joyful Holiday)

Catrice The Great Christmas advent calendar 2024

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Mucha-Lucha

I bought the Essence advent calendar several years in a row, but skipped it last year, because I always ended up not really using the products in the calendars. I think it’s the first year Catrice has done an advent calendar with new limited products, and I thought the theme of the calendar looked really fun and pretty, so I decided to buy the Catrice The Great Christmas advent calendar this year, and I’m going to show you what was inside the calendar. I haven’t tried all of the products yet, but I’ll let you know, how I feel about the ones I have tried.

I’m going to talk about six products at a time, so let’s begin with the product that was behind the first six doors. They were a highlighter (gold), an under eye brightener, a Full Shine lipstick in C01, a lip liner in C01, hydrogel eye patches, and a Cream-To-Powder blush.

The only product I’ve worn of these first six is the highlighter. It was quite pretty, and a shade of gold that actually works on fair skin. I like the inclusion of an under eye brightener, but I don’t think it works on every skin tone; because it’s quite light. I’m sure it’ll work on me though. There’s another lipstick and lip liner coming up, which I have worn, and I liked both, so I’m sure I’ll like the formula of these ones as well. And I have a couple of blushes in the same packaging (and probably the same formula) as this one, but this shade look identical to one of the shades I have, which is a bit disappointing. I actually really like the cream-to-powder formula, so I would have loved to see another shade in the calendar.

The next six products were an eyeshadow shader brush, a matte liquid lipstick, a nail lacquer in C01, a lip liner in C02, a Full Shine lipstick in C02, and a 2in1 nail file.

The matte liquid lipstick is a deep red shade, and I’m actually planning on wearing it today. I really like Catrice brushes and nail polishes, so I’m excited to use those. And this is the lip liner and lipstick that I’ve worn, and they were very nice.

The second to last set of six products were face jewels, an eyeshadow blender brush, a hydrating lip mask, a multi-chrome eye pencil in C01, a nail lacquer in C02, and a hydrogel plumping lip patch.

I’ve never worn any of the face jewels I’ve gotten from Essence calendars, but I’m considering maybe using some for my New Year’s Eve make-up look. I think the lip mask is a fun addition, but my favourite product from the calendar that I’ve tried so far is the multi-chrome eye pencil in C01; it has a very nice warm orangy red/brown/green shift, and I’ve used it quite a few times already.

The last six products were glitter nail foils, a multi-chrome eye pencil in C02, an eyebrow brush, a hair clip, a nail lacquer in C03, and an eyeshadow palette.

I love that they included another shade of the multi-chrome eye pencils. I haven’t used this one yet, but it seems to be a pretty blue/pink shade. The third nail lacquer is probably my favourite by just looking at it (I haven’t worn any of the shades yet), and I think it’s very nice to see an eyeshadow palette in an advent calendar. I’m excited to see if the quality is any good.

Overall, I really like this advent calendar, and I think it’s better than any of the Essence advent calendars I’ve bought in the past.

Dark and neutral, but still Christmassy

Posted on December 26, 2024 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. A dark, neutral eye look can also be Christmassy.

(Base: primers – Rare Beauty Always An Optimist pore diffusing primer + Rare Beauty Always An Optimist illuminating primer, foundation – TirTir Mask Fit Red Cushion foundation (shade: 17C Porcelain), concealers – Rare Beauty Positive Light under eye brightener (shade: Light) + Fenty Beauty We’re Even hydrating longwear concealer (shade: 120N), powders – Essence Brighten Up! Banana powder in 10 Bababanana + Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish pressed powder in Soft Porcelain. Face make-up: bronzer – Huda Beauty Glowish Soft Radiance bronzing powder in 1 Light, blusher – Benefit Terra Spark blush, highlighter – MAC Impalpable Glare powder/face powder (opalescent) in Happy Go Dazzlingly. Eye make-up: base – Sigma Beauty Eyeshadow Base Primer in Ignite, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 20 Cream + NYX Home Alone Ultimate Battle Plan shadow palette (shades: 1 + 3 + 4 + 7 + 12) + Colourpop The Muppets Super Shock shadow in Wocka Wocka, mascara – Rimmel Kind & Free mascara (shade: 02 Brown Black), eyeliners – Catrice Multi-Chrome eye pencil in C01 (from advent calendar 2024) + MAC Powersurge eye kohl. Eyebrows: MAC Shape + Shade brow tint in Taupe + Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze. Lips: Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Liner in Cherry + Colourpop The Muppets Glowing Lip in Chill! Chill! Chill!)

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