June Favourites

As always, this favourites post is a little late, but I hope you still get something from it :)

Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Daily Scrub

Clearasil Ultra Overnight Lotion

Nars Sheer Glow Foundaton

St. Moriz Mousse Fake Tan

Benefit High Beam

Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Sin

Mac MSF in Soft & Gentle

Mac Bronzer in Golden

Tag - Summer Besties

I've seen a few people on YouTube do this tag so I thought I would give it a go to show you the kind of products I have been wearing during the slightly warmer weather :)

Best Lip Product - Any Lip Balm

To be honest, any lip balm will do in the summer. I don't really bother with lipsticks or lipglosses because they just seems little too fussy when it is hot. The ones pictured are from Mac and The Body Shop but I also really like Vaseline, Carmex, and, well just anything that keeps my lips moisturizer really :)

Best Blush - Mac Well Dressed

Although many people will say cream blush is the best product to use during the summer, the one ones I own are the Topshop ones which are a cream to powder formula, so they don't really make much difference. However Mac Well Dressed was the first Mac product I ever bought and I think it is perfect for both summer and winter :)

Best Liquid Face Product - Nars Sheer Glow

Although I would love to say "oh, in the summer I love this tinted moisturiser" it's sadly just not true. I don't feel confident enough with my skin to wear something light and sheer so I stick with my Sheer Glow to provide me with a pretty medium coverage and a really nice glow to the skin :)

Best Powder Face Product - Soft & Gentle MSF and Bronzer in Golden

Ok so I may have slightly cheated but these two products looks amazing together. I don't like to wear fake tan on my face so the bronzer helps to match my face to the rest of my body and the MSF just adds a lovely sheen over areas like cheek bones, brow bones and along the nose.

Best Nail Polish - Essie in Sand Tropez

I only recently got this nail polish but the second I applied it, I fell in love with it! It is such a lovely neutral that goes with just about every outfit for every occasion (I even wore it to my prom this year). I think if I get the chance when the weather is nice I will try to post a NOTD post of this polish in natural sunlight. But if you are interested in purchasing it, it is currently on sale at ASOS at the minute here

Best Tanning Product - St Moriz & Maybelline Gradual Tanner

Ok another cheat but I just cant help myself. I like to apply St Moriz every two or three days,and then in between I like the apply the gradual tanner to keep my skin soft and to maintain the colour. And the best thing about these products is that the mousse only cost me £2.99 and the Moisturizer cost me £2.49 :)

Best Eye Product - CoverGirl Lash Blast

This is honestly one of my all time favourite mascara's. I actually prefer the waterproof one during the summer but I have completely ran out of that now :( I am however currently in the process of a swap with the lovely Christine to get my hands on another tube of this mascara before it runs out :)

Best Accessories - Toms

I only got these a few weeks ago but I absolutely love them and practically live in them! I can't want to get them in loads of other colours like white, black and navy (adventurous i know :P) And I also really like the look of the crochet ones for the summer :)

Best Clothing - Denim Shorts

I just think they are really easy to wear with everything and can either be dressed down in the daytime with like toms or converse and a casual t-shirt, or dressed up at night with heels (or wedges in my case because heels are just a no go) and a nice top.

I actually forgot to take a picture of the Best Hair Products, but during the summer it just has to be Batiste :) My favourite scent is the tropical one :)

March, April & May Favourites

So, it has been a while since I did a favourites post so this is a collection of the past three months worth of products. Enjoy :)

Illamasqua Eyeshadow in Jules My only matte eyeshadow that works great in the crease

DiorShow Mascara Slightly strange smell but really helps to open the eyes and add length to lashes

Revlon ColourStay Foundation Great coverage and a lovely dewy finish, but be careful it can look a little greasy

Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep Foundation Probably my all time favourite!

Barry M Nail Paint in White Goes amazingly with a tan

Illamasqua Eyeshadow in Tango Reminds me a lot of a classic Olsen eye when it is smoked out

Calvin Klein Highlighter Pen Really brightens the eye area

Stila Kajal Eye Liner in Topaz at first I didn't like it but on the waterline I think it really makes a difference

Neal's Yard Remedies Eye Liner in Black Smokes out beautifully, and I think it was a freebie in a magazine

Mac Studio Finish Concealer This will forever be in my favourites, the coverage is flawless

Soap & Glory Hand Food Perfect after work when my hands feel really dry

Clearasil Ultra Overnight Lotion I think this really has helped to clear up my skin recently

Superdrug Vitamin E Illuminating Moisture Cream Amazing tapped along the cheekbones

Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Daily Scrub Seriously cannot rave about this enough. I have really dry skin but this removes it all and makes my face feel and look super smooth

Maybelline Dream Sun Glow Instant Bronzing Perfect for an instant tan that you only want for one night

Soap & Glory Righteous Butter Always a favourite!

January Favourites

I'm sorry this is so late but if you follow me on Twitter or Flickr you will know I've had a lot of school/university work to do and I've also been on holiday, but these are some of the products I have been using during the past month.

Superdrug Vitamin E Illuminating Moisture Cream I read this was kind of a dupe for Mac's Strobe Cream so I've been mixing this in with some of my foundations and although it took me some time to get used to I really like it now

Nars Sheer Glow I finally caved after about a year of wanting this foundation and have pretty much neglected all of my other foundations since I bought it. The only downside is that it turns slightly orange over time on the skin :S

Urban Decay Pigment in Shag Such a lovely colour that isn't too much of an orange toned bronze

Barry M Nail Paint in Mushroom Still loving these kind of colours

Chapstick in Forever Apple Smells amazing and has been a life saver during the winter

Covergirl LashBlast Waterproof Mascara Still such an amazing mascara that is running very low so I need to find a way to get my hands on another tube

Benefit Powder Pop Blush Set Why did I wait so long to try Benefit blushes? I love all three of these colours

Mac Mineralize Blush in Rhapsody In Two This product never really got a lot of love because I felt the product just wasn't opaque enough for my liking. However I have now been applying this with my fingers and then blending out as I feel it gives better highlight finish.

Urban Decay YDK Eye Shadow in the Sustainable Palette Always loved this colour but because it was in a palette I never reached for it until recently when I shopped my stash

Products I would like to try in 2011

After watching loads of "2010 favourites" videos and reading loads of blog posts, these are the products I would love to try out sometime during 2011

Primer

Urban Decay Primer Potion in Sin

Foundation

Mac Face & Body

Bobbi Brown Luminous Moisturizing Foundation

Concealer

Bobbi Brown Corrector

Eye Shadow

Mac in Sable

Nars in Lola Lola

Urban Decay in Scratch

Blush

Illamasqua in Katie - Picture from http://makeup.smart-reviews.org

Illamasqua in Sob

Highlight

Nars in Albatross

ELF in Gotta Glow

Contour

Mac Harmony Blush - Picture from http://www.beautyliciouslove.com

Illamasqua Rumour Blush - Picture from http://day-significantnothings.blogspot.com

But I guess we will just have to see how it goes :) I am sure new things will come out over the next year that will completely distract me from the things I planned to buy ... what products are you hoping to try out over the next year?

How much does "your face" cost you?

You know when you come across a blog that you just completely fall in love with and just sit scrolling and reading through all of their previous posts, well this happened to me the other day when I came across Golden Glow. A post that really stuck out to me was when Lisa added up the cost of the products she uses on an average day. I hope she doesn't mind but I thought I would give it a go too ...

Nars Sheer Glow - £29.00

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - £3.99

Mac Studio Finish Concealer - £12.50

Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil Concealer - £10.00

Mac MSF in Soft & Gentle - £19.50

Topshop Cream Blush in Flush - £6.00

Mac Blush in Well Dressed - £16.50

Urban Decay Primer Potion - £12.00

CoverGirl Lash Blast Mascara - £5.00

Mac Eye Shadow in Satin Taupe - £11.00

Urban Decay Eye Shadow in Sin - £13.00

Max Factor Eye Shadow in Burnt Bark - £0.99

Sleek Ink Pot in Dominatrix - £3.99

Mac Tinted Lip Conditioner in Feelin' Good - £10.50

Mac Lipstick in Hue - £12.50

Total = £166.47

This is the sort of make-up that I would wear on maybe an average weekend or a night out to the cinema or for dinner.

I think this post would make a really great Tag, do feel free to add up your face and let me know what it totals too :)

My Favourite Products of 2010

Happy New Year!

These are my favourite products of 2010 that I found myself using a lot over the past year. There is a great range on high and low end brands so hopefully there will be something for everyone in this post.

Nail Polishes

Essie in Van D'Go

Barry M in Berry Ice Cream

Lipsticks

Gosh in Darling

Mac in Hue

Mascara

Maybelline The Colossal Mascara

Foundation

Mac Studio Fix Fluid

Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep

Primer

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Blush

Mac in Well Dressed

Topshop in Flush

Concealer

Mac Studio Finish

Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil

Eye Shadows

Urban Decay in Sin

Boots 17 in Statuesque

Max Factor in Burnt Bark

Eye Liner

Sleek ink Pot in Dominatrix

What have been your favourites of 2010?

December Favourites

My last favourites of 2010 ...

Mac Bronzer in Golden This has been great for just warming up my face a little during the cold month

L'Occitane Fleur Cherie Hand Cream Still using this to keep my hands nice and soft

Urban Decay Primer Potion Because I realised I have never included this into a favourites post but I use it every time I wear eyeshadow

Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep Foundation Almost finished this which must prove just how much I love it :)

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Sin Possibly my all time favourite shadow I own!

Mac Studio Finish Concealer in NW15 Just because it is so perfect

Boots 17 Blush in Bramble Frost Just a great everyday blush colour

November Favourites

Ahh sorry this is so late :(

Boots No.7 Eyeshadow in Mink Such a pretty colour that is really wearable for school

Mac Eyeshadow in Satin Taupe I've been using this like non-stop ever since I bought it! I love it and I completely understand why everyone has it

L'Occitane Fleur Cherie Hand Cream Such a life saver in the cold weather!

Maybelline The Colossal Volum' Express Mascara I've pretty much used all of this up and I am so totally going to buy another one

Lip Smacker in Coca Cola This smells amazing :) haha

Sleek Ink Pot Gel Liner Still love this more than any other liner and I used it on my friend and she loves it so much now too :)

Topshop Blush in Neon Rose I thought I had lost this :( but then I found it and I remembered how amazing it is :)

Recent Eye Shadows - Swatches

I figured that although I post the occasional haul, I don't really post swatches of the make-up that I purchase. So this post is a little bit of a catch up :)

Illamasqua Powder Eye Shadows

(From L to R) Tango, Jules & Bronx

(From L to R) Tango, Jules & Bronx

(From L to R)

Mac in Satin Taupe, Boots No. 7 in Mink, Max Factor in Burnt Bark & MUA in Shade 12 - Pearl

(From L to R)

Mac in Satin Taupe, Boots No. 7 in Mink, Max Factor in Burnt Bark & MUA in Shade 12 - Pearl

Collection 2000 Glam Crystals Dazzling Gel Liners

(From L to R) Va Va Voom &Glitz

(From Top to Bottom) Glitz & Va Va Voom

I hope this is helpful to anyone that is interested :)

Birthday Haul - Make-Up

This is the make-up that I bought with the money I was given for my birthday :) I didn't buy it all at once, It was done over about 3-4 shopping trips :)

Face

Revlon ColorStay for Normal/Dy Skin in 110 Ivory

Mac Mineralize Satinfinish Foundation in NC15

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in 001 Transparent

Eyes

Mac Eye Shadow in Satin Taupe

MUA Eye Shadow in Shade 12 - Pearl

No7 Eye Shadow in Mink

Collection 2000 Glam Crystals Liner in 13 Va Va Voom

Collection 2000 Glam Crystals Liner in 1 Glitz

Nails

Barry M Instant Nail Effects Nail Paint

Barry M Nail Paint in Dusky Mauve

Topshop Nail Polish in Lead

Brushes

W7 Blusher Brush

W7 Foundation Brush

If there is anything you would like swatches or reviews on let me know and I will do my best to do a post for you as soon as possible!

October Favourites

It's that time again :) Sorry this is a few days late but with the days getting darker much faster now it means I cant take good pictures after school so all picture taking has to be done at the weekends. This could mean a lack of posts in the future :( But anyways, this is what I have been loving this month:

The Body Shop Lip & Cheek Stain in 01 I never really used this a lot but now that it is winter it just adds a really nice red flush to either your cheeks or lips. I wore it on bonfire night and loved it :)

Revlon ColorStay for Normal/Dry Skin in 110 Ivory I have wanted to buy this for moths but never did for some reason. Then it went on sale in Superdrug for £9.99 and I had some birthday money so I figured why not. I am so glad I did :) It covers nicely, I love the smell and it comes in an amazing colour range.

Mac Studio Finish Concealer in NW15 Easily the best concealer I own for covering imperfections.

Boots No7 Eyeshadow in 60 Mink I bought this because I had one of those £5 off no7 vouchers so it only cost me £2.50 and it is so much better than I thought it would be. I don't know if I would pay £7.50 for another one though, I'll just wait until I have another voucher :P

W7 Blush Brush If you don't like the idea of paying loads for make-up brushes then I recommend W7 100%. They have a great range and they are sooo inexpensive! This brush is really good for applying powder and only cost £3!

Rimmel Lash Accelerator Mascara in Black A birthday present from my friend which I love! I always ignore the Rimmel counter for some reason but I think I might have to look further into their other mascaras because this one is really good!

September Favourites

Sorry this is late, but better late than never right?

Rimmel Fix & Perfect Foundation Primer I just feel as though this primer makes my foundations look a lot nice throughout the day and because it is pink tones rather than clear it helps to even out skin tones

Mac Studio Fix Foundation My skin has been pretty bad recently so I've been using this as it is full coverage. I'm still convinced however that NW15 is far too orangey for my so when I run out i'll look into NC15 or maybe go to the pro store and see if an NW10 would be better suited to my skin

Bourjois 10 Hour Sleep Foundation My friend told me I looked "glowing" when I wore this so I think it deserves a place in this months favourites

Illamasqua Eyeshadow in Jules This is my first ever matte eye shadow and I love it! Illamasqua shadows in general are just amazing and I got this is the ASOS sale so it only cost me £5. It's just a really neutral brown that is perfect for everyday wear

Benefit Eye Bright When I first got this I didn't really get it, but over the past few weeks I have had far too many late nights and early mornings so this has saved me :)

Loreal Extra-Volume Collagene Mascara I've always had a thing for this mascara. It's just really nice and the brush is nothing like any other I have used

August Favourites

I'm sorry this is late but I started year 13 a few days ago and I'm just kind of getting back into school

Gosh Holographic Nail Polish My absolute new favourite :) I love it, and I get asked about it whenever I wear it. I really want to try and get more Gosh polishes, they are so lovely!

Rimmel Matte Finish Nail Polish This is so perfect for school. I'm not allowed to wear nail polish to school but by wearing a nude polish and then the matte top coat over the top makes it look really natural but still nice.

Mac Lipstick in Angel Angel is about as adventurous and bright as I go with lipstick. I've really liked wearing this over August just to brighten up my day.

Barry M Lipgloss in Coral Nowhere near as pigmented as some other Barry M glosses I have tried, but it smells lovely and is just really easy to wear either alone or over any lipstick.

Sleek Ink Pot in Dominatrix Why did I wait so long to try gel liners? I love this and can't wait to try out some other colours and brands! I never really bothered with eye liner because I found it too difficult to apply but this is so easy with an angled eyeliner brush.

Topshop Blush in Flush This is without a doubt, the best blush I own because the colour just suits my skin tone perfectly. There really isn't much more I can say about it.

Benefit You Rebel Tinted Moisturiser I've used this tinted moisturiser so much this summer and am really interested to look into some other brands ready for next summer.

CoverGirl Last Blast Waterproof I need some more of this soon, it's just perfect :)

Boots 17 Eyeshadow in Mardi Gras This is great to wear along the lower lash line and then to line the top with just a flick of mascara. Really effortless but brightening.

Max Factor Eyeshadow in Burnt Bark Please, please, please, please just promise me next time you are at a Max Factor counter you will at least swatch this shadow. It is without a doubt my most used eyeshadow! I love everything about it.

MAC Venomous Villains Wishlist

When I get interested in a MAC collection I like to make these little wishlists. It is a good way for me to see clearly what I am interested in so I can have a good look into the products before they come out.

Innocence, Beware! Lipstick from Cruella De Vil

Oh So Fair Beauty Powder from Evil Queen

Vainglorious Eyeshadow from Evil Queen

I am just completely ignoring the packaging of these products, as I really dont like it at all, and focusing completely on the make-up. What have you seen so far that you like?

All pictures are from Temptalia

Summer Challenge

I've decided to set myself a little make-up challenge this Summer. My aim is to use up all of these six products by the time the six weeks holiday is over.

Products I Plan To Finish:

Mac Eyeshadow in All That Glitters

George Nail Polish in Streamer

Benefit You Rebel Tinted Moisuriser in Lite

Topshop Cream Blush in Flush

Maybelline Colossal Mascara

Urban Decay 24/7 Concealer Pencil

This isn't going to be like a Project 10 Pan because i am still going to allow myself to buy make-up, I just want to get these products finish as i don't think I will get much use out of them in the winter months.

I'll keep you all updated on how well things go :)

The Wonders That Are ... Blog Sales

You must have seen them, and i'm sure a lot of you have even bought from them. They are a great way to grab a beauty bargain and help people to reduce their collection. Yes ... I'm talking about Blog Sales! Over the past year i have bought and sold quite a few things on blog sales :) I just love them!

These are a few of my favourite things that i have bought over the past year from blog sales.

Revlon PhotoReady Foundation from Sinead (i think)

Essie Nail Polish in Mint Candy Apple from Sinead (i think)

Mac Eyeshadow in Cranberry from Marcia

Essie Nail Polish in Van D'Go from Jo

Mac Lipstick in Angel from Talita

I think blog sales are best for people who are just getting into high end make-up and want to try some products out without paying full price, people who can't get certain products where they live or people who just love a good bargain :)

What are your favourite blog sale purchases?

Things I'm Loving From ... MAC

I feel like I haven't shopped at MAC for quite some time. Well actually, the last time was when i was in London in April and all i picked up with a mineralize blush! So these are quite a few things that I really like the look of! I did this post because i really enjoy doing the fashion ones from different stores, but figured because this is a beauty blog i would create some for make-up as well!

Pigment in Vanilla - £15.00

Pigment in Melon - £15.00

Pigment in Naked - £15.00

Pigment in Old Gold - £15.00

Cream Colour Base in Pearl - £13.00

Cream Colour Base in Hush - £13.00

Cream Colour Base in Shell - £13.00

Lipstick in Politely Pink - £12.50

Lipstick in Plink! - £12.50

Lipstick in Blankety - £12.50

Lipstick in Shy Girl - £12.50

Lipstick in Pretty Please - £12.50

Lipstick in Creme Cup - £12.50

Lipstick in Creme D'Nude - £12.50

Lipstick in Patisserie - £12.50

Paint Pot in Bare Study - £13.00

Paint Pot in Constructivist - £13.00

Paint Pot in Blackground - £13.00

Eyeshadow in Sable - £11.00

Eyeshadow in Antiqued - £11.00

Eyeshadow in Expensive Pink - £11.00

Eyeshadow in Honey Lust - £11.00

Eyeshadow in Mythology - £11.00

Eyeshadow in Satin Taupe - £11.00

Have you bought anything from MAC recently?