Tuesday, 18 July 2017
Friday, 14 July 2017
Mac lipstick Collection
Cinderella , Creme cup, Honey love, Velvet-teddy, Please me, Twig, Plumful, All fired up, Morange, Lady-danger, Ruby woo, Stone.
I started off with one MAC lipstick which I brought myself for my High-school Prom but now I own 12. Just a heads up I am not really one to go for a lot of colour which means the majority of my collection are nude shades.
The first one I brought was All Fired Up which is a Retro Matte. At the time I knew very little about lipstick formulas but I remember asking one of the girls in my local MAC for one that would last a long time and was a fuchsia pink. All fired up is described as 'Bright fuchsia matte' which made it perfect for the occasion. I admit I had not really done much research and having had this lipstick for 3 years I would say I wear it very little due to how drying it is on the lips.
Secondly is Creme Cup which is the formula cremesheen which In my opinion is a beautiful pinky nude which for everyday wear is perfect. On the website its described as being a 'light blue pink' which I agree it has a blue undertone which looks great on cool toned skin. the longevity of this lipstick isn't great but its one of those lipsticks that does not take long to reapply due to it being fairly sheer.
One of my favourites out of my collection is Ruby Woo which is also a retro matte which is described as being 'very matte vivid blue-red'. this is a lipstick that I always reach for even to layer with a more glossy lipstick or lip-gloss. I find it very wearable as its got good lasting power due to it being a matte. The blue tones in this lipstick works perfectly with my pale skin, putting Vaseline on before helps with the dryness but then I find makes it difficult to apply.
Next is Twig a colour that I had an obsession with through all of 2015, its a 'soft muted Brownish-pink', in the formula Satin. This formula in my opinion is the best, whilst being pigmented it is creamy and has a semi matte finish without it being too dry. Its brownish undertones makes it very autumnal. I like to pair this with Double time lip-liner which is also from MAC just to add to its longevity and create a neat line.
A lustre finish that I own from MAC is 'Plumful' it is described as being a 'Blossoming rose-plum' colour. the sheer formula of this lipstick means that when you have to constantly re apply. In my opinion I prefer the satin finish or the amplified over lustre due to they're longevity. I brought Plumful in the winter as an alternative to the purple lipstick trend that was going on in 2015, its a beautiful colour but due to its finish I find I don't reach for it very often.
My only limited edition lipstick that I own is from the Cinderella collection which came out at the beginning of 2015. Its called 'Royal ball' and is also a lustre finish. The sheer pink colour is perfect to wear over a lip-liner for an everyday look. The packaging and the fact that it was Cinderella themed was the reason I brought it, the pale blue colour with gold details is so pretty. This lipstick is more for show than a purpose, I very rarely wear this as it is very pale and sheer.
Other additions to my collection include; Honey love, Velvet teddy and Morange. Honey love is a matte finish and is described as being 'light beige toned with rose' this colour is perfect for everyday but I often wear it with a dark smokey eye on a night out. Its long wearing which makes it perfect for special occasions. Honey love is very similar to velvet teddy but slightly more muted.Velvet teddy is also a matte but I find it to be a lot creamier than Honey love. This lipstick was so hard to get a hold of for a while but it was worth the wait.
Its described as being a 'deep toned beige' and I find myself using this quite frequently. I originally fell in love with Twig which is very similar but darker but velvet teddy is a close favourite.
I started off with one MAC lipstick which I brought myself for my High-school Prom but now I own 12. Just a heads up I am not really one to go for a lot of colour which means the majority of my collection are nude shades.
The first one I brought was All Fired Up which is a Retro Matte. At the time I knew very little about lipstick formulas but I remember asking one of the girls in my local MAC for one that would last a long time and was a fuchsia pink. All fired up is described as 'Bright fuchsia matte' which made it perfect for the occasion. I admit I had not really done much research and having had this lipstick for 3 years I would say I wear it very little due to how drying it is on the lips.
Secondly is Creme Cup which is the formula cremesheen which In my opinion is a beautiful pinky nude which for everyday wear is perfect. On the website its described as being a 'light blue pink' which I agree it has a blue undertone which looks great on cool toned skin. the longevity of this lipstick isn't great but its one of those lipsticks that does not take long to reapply due to it being fairly sheer.
One of my favourites out of my collection is Ruby Woo which is also a retro matte which is described as being 'very matte vivid blue-red'. this is a lipstick that I always reach for even to layer with a more glossy lipstick or lip-gloss. I find it very wearable as its got good lasting power due to it being a matte. The blue tones in this lipstick works perfectly with my pale skin, putting Vaseline on before helps with the dryness but then I find makes it difficult to apply.
Next is Twig a colour that I had an obsession with through all of 2015, its a 'soft muted Brownish-pink', in the formula Satin. This formula in my opinion is the best, whilst being pigmented it is creamy and has a semi matte finish without it being too dry. Its brownish undertones makes it very autumnal. I like to pair this with Double time lip-liner which is also from MAC just to add to its longevity and create a neat line.
A lustre finish that I own from MAC is 'Plumful' it is described as being a 'Blossoming rose-plum' colour. the sheer formula of this lipstick means that when you have to constantly re apply. In my opinion I prefer the satin finish or the amplified over lustre due to they're longevity. I brought Plumful in the winter as an alternative to the purple lipstick trend that was going on in 2015, its a beautiful colour but due to its finish I find I don't reach for it very often.
My only limited edition lipstick that I own is from the Cinderella collection which came out at the beginning of 2015. Its called 'Royal ball' and is also a lustre finish. The sheer pink colour is perfect to wear over a lip-liner for an everyday look. The packaging and the fact that it was Cinderella themed was the reason I brought it, the pale blue colour with gold details is so pretty. This lipstick is more for show than a purpose, I very rarely wear this as it is very pale and sheer.
Other additions to my collection include; Honey love, Velvet teddy and Morange. Honey love is a matte finish and is described as being 'light beige toned with rose' this colour is perfect for everyday but I often wear it with a dark smokey eye on a night out. Its long wearing which makes it perfect for special occasions. Honey love is very similar to velvet teddy but slightly more muted.Velvet teddy is also a matte but I find it to be a lot creamier than Honey love. This lipstick was so hard to get a hold of for a while but it was worth the wait.
Its described as being a 'deep toned beige' and I find myself using this quite frequently. I originally fell in love with Twig which is very similar but darker but velvet teddy is a close favourite.
Morange is a lipstick that had been lusting after it for a while. This beautiful orange lipstick I have often heard Zoe Sugg talk about and it looks so good on her. The formula is Amplified (on the website it says its an Amplified Creme) and its a very pigmented colour with a creamy finish. It is described as being a 'loudmouth orange' which fits it perfectly. This would look perfect with minimal makeup but also with a grey toned smokey eye.
The most recent additions to my collection are Please me, Stone and Lady Danger. All three have matte formulas but are more like the satin formula as oppose to ruby woo which is very matte. Please me is described as a 'muted-rosey-toned' matte pink. It is a beautiful subtle pink which is extremely wearable and not 'barbie like'
Lady danger is 'bright coral red' and is a perfect bright red, I havent really worn this as much as I would like but looking forward to wearing it more during the summer months. I recently brought some NYX lip-liners which go perfectly with both Lady Danger and Please me- 'Pumpkin' and 'Rose'
Stone is a muted brownish taupe, which is also a matte! I got this in spring so didnt find it very wearable but as it moves into autumn I can see myself wearing this all the time! I really need to get the matching lipliner!
I think that buying Mac lipsticks is addictive and its not very often that a beauty blogger only has one! The Vanilla scent as well as the sleek black packaging makes them even more appealing, although there are always dupes that are equally as good.
I think that buying Mac lipsticks is addictive and its not very often that a beauty blogger only has one! The Vanilla scent as well as the sleek black packaging makes them even more appealing, although there are always dupes that are equally as good.
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
Makeup Haul
SO here's another makeup haul, I need to stop but im addicted haha...But to justify it I picked up some bits and pieces that I have wanted for the longest time!
Starting with some bits I ordered off Feelunique, I had finally ran out of the Urban decay all nighter setting spray, so I repurchased it in the travel size as the larger one is way to big to carry around! I also noticed that in the sale NYX lip liners were like £1.50 so i picked up a few shades- 'Pumpkin' 'Hot red' 'Rose' 'Beige'
Mac had 20% off for a few days so I took advantage and re-purchase my ''holy grail'' pro-longwear concealer as and also the Studio sculpt foundation that I loved a few years ago. I then picked up a mineralize skinfinish highlighter in 'Lightscapade' which is a beautiful white with blue specks running through it! I really do love mac highlighters I own 'Soft and gentle' which I also Adore.
From ASOS I ordered the Nars laguna bronzer which I have wanted FOREVER I had some vouchers so it made it abit cheaper! So happy I picked it up been loving it I've used it everyday for the last week! I also picked up another primer from the brand 'The Ordinary' its such a reasonable skincare brand, I really love the last few primers, I've got to try out some more products from the brand.
Finally I picked up a Maybelline mascara which I've been using quite a lot, i'm not too fussy when it comes to mascara as i wear false lashes pretty much everyday! But the wand on this mascara is really great as it's fairly thin so it grips onto the lashes really well and also is perfect for the lower lashline.
Finally I picked up a Maybelline mascara which I've been using quite a lot, i'm not too fussy when it comes to mascara as i wear false lashes pretty much everyday! But the wand on this mascara is really great as it's fairly thin so it grips onto the lashes really well and also is perfect for the lower lashline.
what have you guys been buying?
Monday, 10 July 2017
July Birchbox
Julys birchbox has been abit of a let down for me only because a couple of the items I won't actually be able to use! However the box is beautiful so I can't be too upset!
This months box contained a couple of organic products including and natural mineral deodarant balm by Native unearthed and an Balance me organic micellar water which is the perfect size for weekends away as it's a good sample size!
In terms of makeup there was two products one included a Lord and Berry stick concealer which is unfortunately a shade to dark. the second product is Benefits go-go tint which I already own in the other shade but I haven't really played around with! So I'm looking forward to giving it a proper try!
Finally my box included a Percy & Reed wonder overnight recovery which is an overnight treatment for frizzy hair. This is perfect for me at the moment as i've just had abit of a hair fiasco and Im trying all sorts to try and save the condition of my hair.
There was also a perfume sample in the box which was a nice addition!
I can't wait for the next box as it includes a spectrum brush, Did anyone get the same box as me? have you tried any of the products yet, what do you think?
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