One more beautybay haul

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Mucha-Lucha

You might have noticed that I’m quite fond of Beautybay.com, and here’s my most recent purchases from the webside.

I was really stoked to find out that Beautybay now carries Milani. The two Milani products I’ve been wanting to try out the most are their powder blushers (also known as the rose blushers) and their baked blush specifically in the shade Luminoso. I think every beauty youtuber has talked about Luminoso at some point or another, so I wanted to see if it’s as good as people say. I haven’t tried it on yet, but I’ve swatched it and it looks gorgeous. For the rose blushers I chose the shade Romantic Rose and it’s the most beautiful pinky nude shade; the kind of blusher that goes with any make-up look. This one I’ve already worn several times, and I love it.

Of course I had to pick up some liquid lipsticks. I have to admit that I’m quite into the metallic lip trend, so I decided to get one of the Milani Amore Mattallics Lip Créme. I chose the shade Raving Matte which is a beautiful purple. I also picked up two more L.A. Splash Lip Couture liquid lipsticks (in my last beautybay haul I promised to make an update post on the L.A. Splash liquid lipsticks and I will very soon); one is a green metallic shade called Rhea which is limited edition as far as I know and the other is in the shade Latte Confession which is a cult favourite and I can see why. It’s such a gorgeous deep nude shade (it’s actually really difficult to describe in detail) and I’ve already worn it twice. The last liquid lipstick I purchased is the Gerard Cosmetics Hydra Matte in the shade Ruby Slipper. It’s a deep red with red shimmer, and I’m really looking forward to see what it looks like on the lips.

I puchased two more products from Gerard Cosmetics. I’ve been wanting the lipstick in London Fog for so long, and I’m really glad that I finally purchased it. It’s a grey with a purple undertone, and it’s such a cool shade (you can see me wear this and Latte Confession on my instagram @muchaluchas). The lip pencil is in the shade Underground and it’s a cool-toned grey nude. It’s a really nice lip pencil and I’ll probably check out the other colours at some point.

Lastly, I searched the webside for a bright blue pencil eyeliner to go with my blue mascara by NYX, and I found this Full Spectrum eye liner pencil by Makeup Geek in the shade Cobalt. It’s a beautiful shade and it matches my mascara very well. The eyeko felt tip liner was a free gift with purchase.

Red lip focus

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. I think this red lipstick is absolutely gorgeous and I wanted it to be the focus of the look, so I decided to wear a very minimal, barely there eye make-up.

(Base: primer – L’Oréal Lumi Magique Pure Light primer, foundation – Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 HR foundation (shade: 100 Ivory), concealers – MAC Pro Longwear concealer (shade: NC20) + L’Oréal True Match concealer (shade: 1 Ivory), powder – NYX HD Studio Photogenic finishing powder (shade: 01). Face make-up: contour/bronzer – Sleek Face Form Contouring and Blush palette (shade: Light 373), blusher – the Balm FratBoy blusher, highlighter – NYX Strobe Of Genius illuminating palette (shades: 2 + 7). Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eye shadows – Urban Decay Naked 2 eyeshadow palette (shades: Foxy + Tease + Verve + Bootycall), mascara – Maybelline The Falsies Volum’ Express, eyeliner – Sephora Long lasting kohl pencil in 07 Infinite beige. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel. Lips: MUA Intense Colour lip liner in Red Drama + MAC Vermillion Vee lipstick)

Blue bomber

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Mucha-Lucha

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Here’s what I wore Wednesday August 17. I featured this bomber jacket in my last 5 favourites post, and I think this is the first outfit I’ve posted where I’m wearing it (but it definitely won’t be the last). It’s just such a good casual piece that goes with almost everything even though it’s blue.

(Bomber – second hand, jeans – Topshop, T-shirt – Primark, sneakers – Converse)

Princess duochrome

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Mucha-Lucha

This is what my nails look like this week. The pictures really don’t do this nail polish justice; it’s a beautiful light blue and pink duochrome and it reminds me of Cinderella and princesses in general. The only downside to this nail polish is that I’m wearing three coates of it, and you can still see my nails through, but apart from that I really like it.

(Nail polish: Angelica Nail Colour in Angel)

Embellishment

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. On my lips I’m wearing the NYX Lip Lingerie in Embellishment which I forgot to include in my recent collective drugstore haul. It’s a beautiful grey nude with purple undertones.

(Base: primer – L’Oréal Lumi Magique Pure Light primer, foundation – Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 HR foundation (shade: 100 Ivory), concealers – MAC Pro Longwear concealer (shade: NC20) + Maybelline Fit Me concealer (shade: 15), powders – Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit Light to Medium (shades: Banana + Vanilla) + Rimmel Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed powder (shade: 001 Transparent). Face make-up: Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit Light to Medium (shade: Fawn) + The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing powder (shade: 02 fair matte), blusher – MAC Mineralize blush in Modest Blush, highlighter – NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Palette (shade: Ice Queen). Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eye shadows – Zoeva En Taupe eye shadow palette (shades: Stitch By Stitch + Gallery + Hour By Hour + Outline + Sheers & Voiles) + NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Palette (shade: Ice Queen) on browbone, mascara – Maybelline The Falsies Volum’ Express, eyeliner – Sephora Long lasting kohl pencil in 07 Infinite beige. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel. Lips: Essence lipliner in 06 Satin Mauve + NYX Lip Lingerie liquid lipstick in Embellishment)

Dressed down

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Mucha-Lucha

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Here’s what I wore Monday August 15. I love how this otherwise ‘dressy’ blouse can easily be dressed down with a pair of jeans, some sneakers and a high ponytail.

(Jeans – H&M, blouse – Gina Tricot, sneakers – Nike)

Dark on dark

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore Sunday August 14. I didn’t really have any plans that day, I just wanted to play around with make-up. It’s not that often that I wear dark colours on both eyes and lips, but I think it turned out really nice in this case.

(Base: primer – L’Oréal Lumi Magique Pure Light primer, foundation – Maybelline Fit Me foundation (shade: 105 Natural Ivory), concealers – MAC Pro Longwear concealer (shade: NC20) + Maybelline Fit Me concealer (shade: 15), powders – Barry M Flawless Chisel Cheeks contour kit (highlight shade) + Maybelline Fit Me pressed powder (shade: 105 Natural Ivory). Face make-up: contour/bronzer – NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Palette (shade: Toffee) + The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing powder (shade: 02 fair matte), blusher – e.l.f. Studio blusher in Mellow Mauve, highlighter – MAC Beauty Powder in Glow Rida. Eye make-up: base – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, eye shadows – NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Palette (shade: Soft Light) + the Balm Nude’tude eye shadow palette (shades: Sultry + Sexy + Seductive) + MAC Nylon eye shadow, mascara – Maybelline The Falsies Volum’ Express, eyeliner – Sephora Long lasting kohl pencil in 07 Infinite beige. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel. Lips: Gosh Velvet Touch lipliner in 003 Cardinal Red + NYX soft matte lip cream in Copenhagen)

Collective drugstore haul

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Mucha-Lucha

I’ve been purchasing a few drugstore products recently, and I thought I would do a collective haul.

My favourite purchase is the NYX Strobe Of Genius illuminating palette which I featured in my 5 favourites from August. I highly recommend this palette! The shades are so gorgeous and I love having so many highlight options in one place; it’s so travel friendly. My favourite shade so far has been the second shade in the top row which is a beautiful light pinky shade.

I purchased two more NYX products at the same time as the Strobe Of Genius palette; the HD Studio Photogenic finishing powder and the Slide On, Glide On, Stay On… (the name is so long) lip liner in Red Tape. The powder is a loose powder and has a very mattifying effect, but it doesn’t make your skin look dry. And you might know that my go-to lip colour is red, so I’m always on the hunt for red lip liners.

I had heard good things about the Maybelline SuperStay Better Skin powder foundation, so when I saw it was on sale, I had to try it out. I’ve only used it a couple of times, but so far I like it. I got mine in the shade 005 Light Beige.

Lastly, I did some repurchases as well. The Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 HR foundations (both the full coverage one with the red lid and this medium coverage one with the white lid) are some of my favourite foundations and I always have at least one in my collection. I also repurchased the e.l.f. Lip Exfoliator which is a much needed product when you are a matte lipstick lover.

Colour on eyes

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Mucha-Lucha

Here’s the make-up I wore with this outfit. Because I was wearing a black and white outfit, I decided to wear some colour on my eyes and I think this cranberry look is so pretty.

(Base: primer – L’Oréal Lumi Magique Pure Light primer, foundation – Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 HR foundation (shade: 100 Ivory), concealers – MAC Pro Longwear concealer (shade: NC20) + Maybelline Fit Me concealer (shade: 15), powders – Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit Light to Medium (shades: Banana + Vanilla) + Rimmel Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed powder (shade: 001 Transparent). Face make-up: contour/bronzer – NYX Highlight & Contour Pro Palette (shade: Toffee) + The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing powder (shade: 02 fair matte), blusher – Max Factor Creme Puff Blush in 10 Nude Mauve, highlighter – MAC Beauty Powder in Glow Rida. Eye make-up: base – Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Long-Lasting Eyeshadow Base in Eden (sample), eye shadows – Urban Decay Naked 2 eyeshadow palette (shades: Foxy + Tease) + MAC Cranberry eye shadow + Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eye Shadow Collection (shade: Cherry Cordial) + Stila In the Light eye shadow palette (shade: Kitten) + MAC Beauty Powder in Glow Rida on browbone, mascara – Maybelline The Falsies Volum’ Express, eyeliners – Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama 24H Automatic Gel Pencil in Black + Sephora Long lasting kohl pencil in 07 Infinite beige. Eyebrows: Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel. Lips: Rimmel Universal Transparent Lipliner in 001 Universal + NYX Liquid Suede Cream lipstick in Soft-Spoken)

Comfy shopping

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Mucha-Lucha

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Here’s what I wore Thursday August 11. I went shopping that day, so I wanted to wear something comfy and easy to take off and on again when trying on clothes.

(Jeans + top – H&M, sneakers – Adidas)