HIGHEND
Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish Pressed Powder in Pale
Yellow PURCHASE HERE
The under-eye highlight
beauty trend has become even more popular in the last couple of years
especially as so many brands are releasing yellow powders as well as cream
contour palettes which includes the infamous banana shade. This Bobbi Brown
Powder has been the best one I’ve come across; it has the slightest yellow
tinge which is very subtle but still does a fabulous job of brightening the
area without changing the colour of my concealer. It’s very lightweight with an
amazing silky texture that leaves the most natural finish. I love pressing the
product into my under-eye area with my dampened BeautyBlender PRO for a
flawless, crease-free finish.
Too Faced Born This Way Foundation PURCHASE HERE
I have obviously used
this foundation way too much in the last year as I am now on my third bottle. It
is infused with two of my favourite skincare ingredients; coconut water and
hyaluronic acid which work so perfectly together to create such a moisturising,
semi-matte base. It promises a medium to full coverage and it definitely lives
up to those expectations. It conceals redness and blemishes so well evenly that
little (if any) concealing is needed. Again, I love applying this with my
dampened BeautyBlender PRO.
Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer PURCHASE HERE
How to make your Nars concealer last longer READ HERE
Hands down the best concealer ever and I have tried a hell of a lot! It’s super long-wearing, I never need to re-apply throughout the day or worry about it disappearing and it gives an impeccable coverage. I have super dark under-eyes and they go from exhausted eyes to energised after every application. It blends so flawlessly when my trusty, dampened BeautyBlender PRO which I’ve mentioned so many times because it’s such a multi-tasking tool. It comes in a standard doe-foot applicator which makes it easy to apply. It comes in a whooping 15 different shades so there’s definitely a shade to match every complexion.
Hands down the best concealer ever and I have tried a hell of a lot! It’s super long-wearing, I never need to re-apply throughout the day or worry about it disappearing and it gives an impeccable coverage. I have super dark under-eyes and they go from exhausted eyes to energised after every application. It blends so flawlessly when my trusty, dampened BeautyBlender PRO which I’ve mentioned so many times because it’s such a multi-tasking tool. It comes in a standard doe-foot applicator which makes it easy to apply. It comes in a whooping 15 different shades so there’s definitely a shade to match every complexion.
Hudabeauty Liquid Matte Lipsticks PURCHASE HERE
I wear these liquid lipsticks
more than any other ones in my collection – they are that good. Her range
consists of sixteen different shades and they were released to match its twin
shade in the Lip Contour range which were released earlier in the year. The
fact that these dry to a moisturising matte so they are comfortable to wear and
they don’t appear patchy is what I love about them the most. It comes in a
standard doe-foot application which enables easy application and dries fairly
quickly once applied. It’s definitely worth its price tag!
Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Bronzer PURCHASE HERE
Having used and owned SO
many bronzers, I always find myself back to this one. It can give you a very
subtle look or a full on chiselled looks depending on how much product you use.
It is a medium toned brown so it can be used for bronzing, contouring and I
sometimes use it as an eyeshadow too. The colour easy to build on the colour
for your desired look without leaving any patches or streaks. The texture is
almost silk-like as it’s so finely milled and soft - it doesn’t feel like your
standard powder bronzer. The bronzer also comes with a handy contour brush!
DRUGSTORE
NYX Lip Lingerie PURCHASE HERE
This liquid lipstick
range is one of my favourites from the drugstore. It has a mousse-like texture
and leaves a matte finish but not to the point where it dries your lips out. These
last pretty well on the lips for a drugstore liquid lipstick and I didn’t
experience any peeling, cracking or feathering – it’s always good to lightly
exfoliate your lips before any lipstick application for a smooth base. It comes
in your standard doe-foot applicator with a precise tip so it makes it super
easy to apply. It’s available in 12 stunning shades so there’s definitely a
shade to match every one of you!
Ardell Demi Wispies PURCHASE HERE
These lashes get so much
loving in the blogosphere well and right so too - they’re perfect for a
natural, everyday look (but enough to stand out) and can easily be adjusted to
a full-on evening glam by stacking them (they look so gorg when stacked). The
best thing about these is that the lash band is invisible – I love wearing them
with just a bit of concealer and lipstick and I’m good to go.
Sleek Cleopatra’s Kiss Highlighting Palette PURCHASE HERE
I was in awe when I got
my hands on this palette! I have been loving all of Sleek’s releases this year
and this is my favourite by far. A stunningly packaged highlighter palette that
consists of two velvety powders and two luxurious creams, all which have a
golden undertone. All four of the shades are super pigmented, intense with a
single swatch and can also double up as an eyeshadow.
NYX Highlight and Contour Pro Palette PURCHASE HERE
Hands down, the best
powder contour powder I have ever used. The contour shades are very cool toned
and create the perfect shadow for the perfect chiselled look. There are a mix
of different contour and highlight powders so this palette makes a great
versatile palette for different complexions. I hit pan on a few shades quite
quickly after I started using them as eyeshadows and bronzers too and luckily
they are now available as singles which I have purchased as top ups. The
palette also consists of a banana shade which sets the under eyes beautifully
without creating creases.
Soap & Glory Brow Archery PURCHASE HERE
My holy grail brow
pencil. I have been using this for a few years now and I can’t believe how
underrated it still is. The pencil is super thin which enables it to create the
perfect fake brow hairs with light strokes. On the other end of the pencil is a
brush which does a fabulous job of taming the brows into place. It’s such great
value for money as opposed to the infamous Anastasia Brow Wiz which is its high
end alternative.
Lots of love, P x