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Don’t love it

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Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I don’t love how this look turned out; the eyeshadow is creasing and the lipstick barely showed up. My skin doesn’t look too bad though.

(Base: primer – e.l.f. Cosmetics Jelly Pop dew primer, foundation – L’Oréal Paris True Match Nude plumping tinted serum (shade: 0,5-2 Very Light), concealers – Smashbox x Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector in Fair/Light + L’Oréal Infaillible More Than Concealer (shade: 322 Ivory), powders – Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Tone Up in Rose + MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural powder in Light Plus. Face make-up: bronzer – Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless bronzer in Power Boost, blusher – Essence x Beauty Benzz Everyday Is A Mystery pH-reacting blush stick in 01 We Need More!, highlighter – e.l.f. Cosmetics Jellypop glow stick. Eye make-up: eyeshadows – NYX Ultimate Eye Paint in Calling All Allies + Danessa Myricks Beauty Infinite Chrome Flakes in Strobe Light + NYX Ultimate Glow Shots (shade: 03 Come Thru Coconut), mascaras – MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash mascara + Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara Cosmic Black, eyeliner – Oden’s Eye Solmåne gel liner in 011 Milk White. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze + Soda #browpurrfection Ultra Thin Brow Liner in 003 Kim. Lips: Essence Disney Villains Evil Queen Electric Glow colour changing lipstick in 01 Obsession)

Back to other colour combos

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Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. As much as I love wearing green, red, and gold Christmassy make-up looks, it’s nice to go back to wearing all different kinds of colour combos.

(Base: primer – e.l.f. Cosmetics Jelly Pop dew primer, foundation – Urban Decay Stay Naked Hydromaniac Tinted Glow Hydrator (shade: 20 Fair Neutral), concealers – Sigma Beauty Spectrum Color-Correcting Duo in Light to Medium + NYX Bare With Me concealer serum (shade: 02 Light), powders – Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Tone Up in Rose + Catrice All Matt Shine Control powder Healthy Look in 100 Neutral Fresh Beige. Face make-up: bronzer – Rare Beauty Warm Wishes Effortless bronzer in Power Boost, blusher – MAC Glow Play blush in Cheer Up, highlighter – Made By Mitchell Blursh Lights liquid highlighter in A Chance Of Peach. Eye make-up: base – MAC Prep + Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 05 Granny Pants + Oden’s Eye Alva II eyeshadow palette (shades: Peach Juice + Orange Bonbon + Blue Peafowl + Blue Bubble + Crystal + Green-Elves), mascaras – MAC Extended Play Gigablack Lash mascara + Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara Cosmic Black, eyeliner – Oden’s Eye Solmåne gel liner in 007 Baby Blue. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze + Soda #browpurrfection Ultra Thin Brow Liner in 003 Kim. Lips: MAC Boldly Bare lip pencil + MAC @Manuelemameli lipstick)

Collective clothing haul – including Black Friday (November)

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I have a collective clothing (and accessories) haul to share with you today. Some of the items were purchased in Black Friday sales. Let’s begin with the items I purchased from H&M.

I had to go out and buy a new pair of jeans after I gave birth in October, since I couldn’t (and still can’t) fit my trousers from before I was pregnant. I picked up this pair, which is described as 90’s baggy jeans. I’ve worn them so much, but they’re already a little big on me, but that’s okay; I’ll keep them for a potential future pregnancy:)

Here’s another pair of trousers that I’ve also worn a ton. They’re so comfy.

I know this matching velvet tracksuit is very 2000’s, but as I mostly wear comfy clothes these days, I thought I would purchase it and see if I liked it, and I do.

How cute is this Bambi sweatshirt?! I love swearshirts and I love a Disney print, so I had to pick this one up.

Here’s another cute Disney piece. I love an oversized T-shirt, and I love pink, so this is a very cute T-shirt to me.

These nursing tops from H&M MAMA are a stable in my wardrobe right now, so when the white and black duo was back in stock in my size, I immediately picked them up.

Now let’s move on to the pieces I got from Monki.

Ever since I first saw pictures of these blazers, I knew I had to add them to my wardrobe. I have this style of blazer from Monki in several different prints and colours, and these two could very well become new favourites. I’m obsessed with the colour combos of both.

I love this style of pleated flared trousers (I’ve worn my blue floral ones to death), so when I found these two pairs on sale, it was meant to be.

The last item in this haul is this set of food themed Jibbitz that I purchased on sale. I’ve added them to my purple classic Crocs, which are almost filled up with fun Jibbitz now.

Asos haul – including Black Friday

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I have an Asos haul to share with you today. It’s a collective haul including things I purchased in the Black Friday sale.

The only clothing item I purchased was this pair of purple velvet joggers from Topshop. I wore them earlier this week, and they’re so comfortable; perfect to wear at home, when you’re on maternity leave.

I picked up two pairs of shoes. The blue boots are from Topshop as well, and I love them. I’ve already worn them several times, and they’re really comfy. They’re pretty much the perfect everyday boots. The pink metallic chunky Mary Janes are from Asos Design, and they’re so cute. I love a fun, chunky, yet comfy pair of shoes.

I also bought some earrings. All of these are from Asos design, and I just thought they were cute.

Let’s move on the make-up. These first four products are all from NYX. I picked up another Ultimate eye paint. This one is in the shade Calling All Allies, and it’s a pretty periwinkle shade. I also got two more Ultimate Glow Shots liquid eyeshadows. They’re in the shades 01 Blueberry Baller and 02 Kiwi Killa. The last NYX product I decided to try is the Smooth Whip matte lip cream in the shade Pillow Fight.

I’ve been wanting to try the e.l.f Cosmetics Power Grip primer for quite a while, and when I saw that it was back in stock on Asos’ website, I immediately put it in my basket. It’s a very effective gripping primer, and I do really like it so far.

Speaking of primers, I’m so glad I picked up the Huda Beauty Glowish Blur Jam silicone-free smoothing primer, because it’s been one of my go-to primers ever since I tried it for the first time. It’s has a very unique, smooth texture, and I love that it feels cooling on the skin.

For once, I purchased a couple of Benefit holiday sets/products. This is the Benefit Blush ‘n Brush Delivery set, which comes with a mini blush in the shade Terra Spark and a brush. How cute is that blush with the little reindeer ‘stamp’.

I also got the other holiday cheek palette from Benefit (I included the other one in this haul). This one is called the Cheek Party Package palette, and it includes two blushes, Shellie and Dandelion, and the Dandelion Twinkle highlighter. It’s just so pretty and super wearable.

The last few products in this haul are from Charlotte Tilbury. This is the Superstar Glow Mini Beauty Light Wand Duo, which comes with the Spotlight highlighter and the Pinkgasm blush. I’m really excited to try these.

And last, but most certainly not least, the Charlotte Tilbury Hypnotising Pop Shots eyeshadow in Cosmic Rocks. This is an expensive eyeshadow, but it’s oh so stunning, and I’m glad to have it in my collection.

Christmassy gold

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Here’s the make-up I wore Thursday December 22. Besides green, gold is one of the most festive colours for a christmassy eye look in my opinion.

(Base: primer – e.l.f. Cosmetics Jelly Pop dew primer, foundation – e.l.f. Cosmetics Camo CC Cream (shade: Fair 120N), concealers – Fenty Beauty Bright Fix Eye Brightener (shade: Golden Ivory) + Rimmel The Multi-Tasker concealer (shade: 020 Fair), powder – Sigma Beauty Soft Focus setting powder in Vanilla Bean. Face make-up: bronzer – Physicians Formula Butter Donut bronzer in Sprinkles, blusher – Kokie Cosmetics Soft Gradient blush in Tease, highlighter – Essence X-mas highlighter (advent calendar 2022). Eye make-up: eyeshadows – e.l.f. Cosmetics No Budge matte shadow stick in Vintage Suede + Revolution The Grinch x Revolution Don’t Give A Grinch liquid eyeshadow (shade: Max) + NYX Ultimate Glow Shots (shade: 03 Come Thru Coconut), mascara – Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara Cosmic Black, eyeliner – MAC Powersurge eye kohl. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze + Soda #browpurrfection Ultra Thin Brow Liner in 003 Kim. Lips: Revolution Pro X Marilyn Monroe lip liner in Marilyn Red + Pat McGrath Labs BlitzTrance lipstick in Blood Rush)

MAC x Black Panther: Wakanda Forever collection

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You probably know by now that I love MAC Cosmetics, and I’m also a huge Marvel fan, so I obviously had to pick up some products from the MAC x Black Panther: Wakanda Forever collection. I haven’t watched the film yet, but I will when it releases on Disney+. I have used most of these products though, so let’s take a closer look at them.

It’s not that often that I pick up eyeshadow palettes from MAC collections, but this palette called Eye Shadow X 8: Marvel Studios’ Black Panther Collection By M·A·C had an interesting colour scheme. I don’t think all shades are created equal (at least not the shades I’ve tried), but it’s not a bad palette.

I absolutely had to pick up one of the Extra Dimension Skinfinishes. I mean, just look at it! I bought the lightest shade called Royal Challenge, which is described as a warm gold with rose flecks, and even though it looks a little dark for light skin, I can make it work with a light hand.

I purchased two of the lip products from the collection. Both are purple shades, which is no surprise if you know me. I got a Love Me liquid lipcolour in Wakanda Forever and a lipstick in Wakandan Sunset.

These products are obviously not from the Black Panther collection, but I got this Take Care Skin Trio as a free gift with purchase. The trio includes a Gently Off eye and lip makeup remover, a Fix+ Magic Radiance, and a lip conditioner. I’ve already used the lip conditioner so much, and I really like it.

Not the prettiest, but fun

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Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I really wanted to wear this green lipstick, and my colourful outfit gave me the perfect opportunity to do so. It’s definitely not the prettiest make-up look I’ve ever worn, but I sure had fun creating it.

(Base: primer – Huda Beauty Glowish Blur Jam silicone-free smoothing primer, foundation – Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless foundation (shade: 110 Porcelain), concealers – Smashbox x Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector in Fair/Light + Maybelline Instant Anti Age Eraser concealer (shade: 00 Ivory), powders – Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder Tone Up in Rose + Essence Colour correcting mattifying powder (from advent calendar 2022). Face make-up: bronzer – Revlon SkinLights Prismatic bronzer in 110 Sunlit Glow, blusher – Catrice Air Blush Glow in 030 Rosy Love, highlighter – Essence Cookies For Santa baked highlighter in 01 Baked With Love. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eyeshadows – Essence eyeshadow in 05 Granny Pants + MAC Eye Shadow X 8: Marvel Studios’ Black Panther Collection By M·A·C (shades: Claw Marks + My Calling + Our Course + United Front), mascara – Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara Cosmic Black, eyeliners – Essence Wood You Love Me? Duo Eye Pencil in 01 Forever Together (dark green shade) + MAC Powerpoint eye pencil in Bottle Service. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze + Maybelline Brow Ultra Slim pencil in Medium Brown. Lips: KVD Beauty Everlasting lip liner in Lemmy + Smashbox Monster of Horror Be Legendary Prime & Plush lipstick in Frankenstein)

Time consuming

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Here’s the make-up I wore Friday December 16. I didn’t get an opportunity to take pictures of my outfit that day, since it’s a bit more time consuming. However, I can quickly take pictures of my make-up, so here’s another green and red Christmas look.

(Base: primers – e.l.f. Cosmetics Blemish Fighting Putty primer + e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Liquid Filter (shade: 1 Fair), foundation – Urban Decay Stay Naked Hydromaniac Tinted Glow Hydrator (shade: 20 Fair Neutral), concealers – Sigma Beauty Spectrum Color-Correcting Duo in Light to Medium + NYX Bare With Me concealer serum (shade: 02 Light), powders – Essence Brighten Up! Banana powder in 10 Bababanana + Dior Backstage Face & Body Powder-No-Powder in 0 Neutral. Face make-up: bronzer – Physicians Formula Butter Donut bronzer in Sprinkles, blusher + highlighter – Melt Digital Dust duo blush in Buzz Kill (shades: Buzz + Kill). Eye make-up: base – Essence Prime Like A Boss eyeshadow base, eyeshadows – Essence Disney Villains Scar eyeshadow palette in 03 My Territory (shades: Savannah + Lion + Pumbaa + Timon + Claws Out), mascara – Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High mascara Cosmic Black, eyeliner – Oden’s Eye Solmåne II gel liner in 005 Avocado. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze + Soda #browpurrfection Ultra Thin Brow Liner in 003 Kim. Lips: Essence Stay 8h lipliner in 08 Passionate + Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Metallics lipstick in 003 Fiery Red)

Limited edition Essence and Catrice haul

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I have an Essence and Catrice haul to share with you today. I think most, if not all, of these products are limited edition. Some of them are even holiday releases (I know I’m a bit late). I haven’t tried nearly all of the products yet, but there are some good ones among the ones I have tried.

Let’s begin with Essence. I purchased quite a few items from the Essence x Beauty Benzz Everyday Is A Mystery collection. I picked up the eyeshadow & eyeliner palette in 01 Who Would You Like To Be Today?, the pH-reacting blush stick in 01 We Need More!, the plumping lipgloss in 02 Everyday, and the makeup sponge.

Here’s a closer look at the palette. This is one of the more colourful palettes, I’ve seen from Essence, and I’m excited to try the water activated liners, which is a fun addition to the palette.

Catrice released a holiday collection called Sparks of Joy, which has a very classic red, gold, and shimmery Christmas theme to the packaging. I purchased the nail lacquer in C03 Wrapped In Happiness, the two satin lipsticks in C02 Ruby Kisses For Santa and C01 Red Kisses For Santa, the two blush sticks in C01 All I Want For Christmas Is Red and C02 All I Want For Christmas Is Pink, and the eyeshadow palette in C01 Sparkle & Shine.

This is what the eyeshadow palette looks like. I think the colour story is perfect for Christmas time, but it’ll also be great for autumn. I’m wearing this palette here.

The two lipsticks are a classic red shade (which I’m wearing here) and a dark burgundy shade.

The blush sticks are my favourite products from this haul so far. I really like the formula, and the colours are stunning on the cheeks.

Lastly, I got the Catrice Pearl Glaze pearly eyeshadow & blush palette in C01 Joyful Shimmer Dream. It’s an all shimmer palette, which I like the idea of. It might be a nice companion palette.