Makeup - This Week #4

Evening lovelies! 

Another Sunday night, sitting here having spent the day marking 44 books, writing two weeks worth of plans and clearing out 3bin bags worth of clothes - its been a busy Sunday!

So this weeks make up picks have been chosen, photographed and now the time has come to share them with y'all :)

Face:

- SEVENTEEN Matte Foundation - In the old packaging, I'm on a mission to get this all used up!

- Bourjois Bronzing Primer

- MUA Blusher in Bonbon

Eyes & Brows:

- Benefit Browzing

- NYX Eyeshadow Palette

- Rimmel Kohl Liner

- Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

- Bourjois 2 in 1 Coup de Theatre Mascara

Lots of bits that I had forgotten  about, as well as some bits which hadn't been used yet, a clear sign I have too much make up!

Oh well, on to a new week. 

What bits have you picked for this week? What do you think of these products? xx

Sunday Make-up Shake-up #15

Another week and its really feeling like autumn, so much so that I've changed everything around - the golds of the summer are at the bottom of the collection box and now we have some old autumn favourites back again. I'm also on a mission to use up my foundation collection, too many that are not getting fully used up and going a little funny so are chucked so time to use up!

Rimmel Stay Matte Foundation - old packaging, this is quite a good foundation for an oily skin so I'm welcoming it back into use, a full review will come next week I think.

Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealor - Love this, I blame Anna from Viviannadoesmakeup for this but this was my go to last winter and now I've repurchased its back again.

MUA Eye Primer - I've picked powder eyeshadow this week and having oily eyelids means the colour will be gone by lunch so hoping this will help it last longer.

HD Brow Pallette - From a Glossybox, I love making sure my eyebrows look awesome and this is a great little set, plus the lighter colours are good on the lids as well.

Benefit Dallas Powder Box - my tan is fading so Hoola was looking too orange on my skin but this is more flattering for contouring so its nice to dig it back out from the bottom of the collection again.

NYX Eyeshadow in In the Woods - Autumn colours finally, I've had this a while but don't often use it, I'm going to try and recreate a softer version of this look that from the lovely Pixiwoo

Maybelline The Rocket Mascara - I have a lot of love for this mascara so its nice to use it again.

SEVENTEEN Doll'd up liner - haven't used it for a while but I fancy some liner at the moment, last Friday I did a larger liner flick and got lots of compliments so I shall try this out.

be a bombshell liner in Onyx - it was in a Glossybox, I thought I would give it a try, will report back soon.

There are my bits for the week, what bits have you picked for this week? xx

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Guest Post - FreshbeautyXOX Summer Make-Up

Hi! I'm Shona from freshbeautyxox and I'm taking over Sarah's blog for the day to share with you some products I've been loving this summer! I think just about everyone changes their everyday makeup routine for the different seasons, especially for summer! I know I prefer less eye makeup, a lighter base and lots of lip products in summer!

First of all my gorgeous makeup bag is from another blogger's online store, The Beauty Closet! I have the Paisley Park Floral Makeup Bag and I really love it! It fits lots in and looks pretty which is also a plus!

For Primer I've been reaching for my new Benefit POREfessional Primer to create an even base. I won this recently in a giveaway so I haven't had it long so far but it has already found its way into my makeup bag! I find it does minimise the appearance of pores and increase wear time of my BB Cream. 

The BB Cream I've been reaching for recently is my new Diorskin Nude BB Creme which was sent to me for review consideration. I find it is a tad too dark for me but it doesn't make me look orange, according to friends it makes me look tanned! I'm loving it so far, it feels really light on my skin and evens out my skin nicely. It doesn't cover up my freckles which is good but it does cover blemishes and my red cheeks!

Next up base wise I have my concealer, the well loved Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer. I've only come across a few bloggers who haven't tried this! The shade is a good match for me, it covers under eye circles and blemishes and it lasts all day on me! I finish off my base with the Rimmel Stay Matte Powder to keep shine at bay and to try and stop my makeup melting off my face!

For blush I've been reaching for NYX's Powder Blush in Peach at the moment which is a great summer shade. It's well pigmented, lasts on me all day and is inexpensive. I think it is just a great all round blush!

For eyes I keep it really simple in the summer reaching for just mascara and one or two eyeshadows! For eyeshadow I've been loving using Maybelline's Colour Tattoo in Permanent Taupe, it is a great base shade and lasts all day long on me. For mascara I like to have something that I can guarantee will last all day on me. If you follow my blog you'll already know how much I love the MUA Every Lash Mascara! It gives my lashes volume and length but, keeps them natural looking at the same time if I use one coat. It also doesn't flake or smudge at all and is a bargain at only £3!

Finally for lip products I have 3 picks. For me in summer I like to have some moisturising lip products as my lips tend to get really dry in the summer. First up are the new Maybelline Baby Lips that I adore! They have just enough colour for me and are really hydrating, I have 3 shades but these two are my favourites, Pink Punch and Cherry Me. Another great hydrating product is the Revlon Balm Stains, I've been using the shade Cherish a lot lately, it is a lot more pigmented than baby lips and lasts longer as well.

That's what's lurking in my summer makeup bag at the moment! A big thanks to Sarah for letting me guest post for her blog!

If you want to read more you can find my blog here: freshbeautyxox.blogspot.com

Shona xx

Thank you Shona for a great post - I may have picked up some of the Babylips in Dutyfree on my way out! Make sure you pop over to Shona's blog, she writes awesome posts! xx

Sunday Make Up Shake Up #3

Another week, more make up (I have too much!) this weeks a lazy week make up wise, I'm focusing more on skin and base as my skin is having a rather emo mood swing at the moment!

Face

- L'Oreal True Match foundation - Rose Ivory and Rose Vanilla, one is too pale, the other too dark, together they are perfect!!

- Benefit Browzing Kit

- Sleek Blusher - Rose Gold

Eyes & Lips

- Elf Custom Palette

- Maybelline Volum' Express Mascara

- Rimmel Apocalips in Nude Eclipse

- NYX eye liner

A very lazy selection but, meh! Let me know if there's anything you want a review for!


Have you shaken up your make up this week?

Shopping my Stash #14

Evening lovelies, how miserable is the weather today, means everyone's gone a bit mad at school, not being able to get outside!


So something to brighten your day, this weeks stash.

Face:

- Murad Skin Perfecting Primer - this appeared many months ago in the January Glossybox, looked at it and put it in my bag of samples and forgot about it, but I'm making myself to use up the products and this one is actually quite a nice product. It applies quite dark on my pale skin but as you blend this disappears and it feels more like a tinted moisturiser.


- 17 Matte foundation - a new product to me, but I've been curious for a while and so picked it up while it was on offer in Boots at the weekend. It claims to leave skin feeling and looks matte for longer - let's see how this copes with my oily skin!


- Benefit Erase Paste - a nice, thick, full coverage concealer for those big bag days, a must after half term!


- Benefit Georgia - I have this just on my forehead as that remain oily no matter what I try, I have this invade the foundation doesn't live up to claims.


- Benefit Dallas blusher box - the sun may not be shining, but this add a warm flush to the skin as though you've been in the sun for weeks. I adore these boxes, and swear by this one for the cooler summer days as its not tan or pink!


Eyes:

- Urban Decay Primer Potion - Another sample, I ignored it as I didn't know if it would replace my beloved Lemon Aid but I fancied a change, and this was the first one I found.


- MUA Immaculate Collection - I love this palette but I really need to become more adventurous with it as intend to be quite safe. So many pigmented colours that I never use, this will be my mission this week!


- Rimmel Scandalous Mascara - another newbie for me, borrowed this from my mum (sorry mum!) as I was curious about it, will it compete with my favourite mascara - Maybelline Falsies?!


- NYX Eyebrow/Liner Pencil in Medium Brown - picked this up a while ago. I like it for brows and eyes for a bit of definition.

- Avon Glimmerstick in Copper - something different for a change.


- Benefit Browzing in Medium - this was my main brow kit for many years but it has become somewhat ignored with the arrival of my HD brow kit but I love the brow wax for keeping my brows defined.


So there you have it, another week and another stash shopping - what products have you chosen this week?


Xx

Shopping my Stash #11

Evening lovelies, second post from me tonight but I need to try and get into a routine again!


You know when your restrictive with something and you crave loads of different things...yeah well suffering with that at the moment so I'm giving myself some choice.

Andy Monkey helped me pick!

 Face:

- Maybelline Superstay 24hour foundation - I love this but its still a bit dark so I mix it with the Healthy Mix, lasts really well on my skin.


- Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation - A good one for toning down slightly darker foundations


- Benefit That Gal Primer - I haven't used this for ages so will try it for a week and then write up a review.


- Benefit It Stick Concealer - forgot I had this, so will try it out, but I remember I used to love it for a quick touch up.


- Benefit Georgia and Coralista - Both gorgeous boxes, Georgia sets my foundation well and Coralista leaves a gorgeous glow to my skin - dreaming of summer.


Eyes:

- ELF Palette - I have no idea of the names of any of the colours, but I quite like this little palette for a change.


- Maybelline Colour Tattoo - A fancy a change with a touch of gold, as the weather will hopefully start to warm up soon.


- Benefit Lemon Aid - I love this, still have the old packaging for it but leaves a great base for eye-shadow.


- HD Brow Palette - Need I say more :)


- Maybelline Falsies Mascara - A full, fluttery look is created with this, totally love it!


- NYX Liner in Brown - A great liner that lasts all day, also doubles as a eyebrow pencil :)


So there are all my choices this week - felt I needed a change and have discovered some real gems in my collection, if a touch Benefit heavy but I really love the products! 


What are you wearing this week? xx

Shopping my Stash #7

Evening lovelies, how is everyone coping with this loss of an hour?! I'm loving that its half seven and I can still see the sun, as well as a couple of bats flying outside the window.


This weeks make up is a mix of products I had forgotten about as well as others that I'm using to use up or because I love it!

Face:

 Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation - as my skin has improved, this is getting better but I still don't like it - I just hate waste and want it used up!


17 Cosmetics Hide Away Concealer - I like this, I don't always use it as it sometimes settles in any lines but its not a bad little product.


Benefit Georgia - Love this to set everything and reduce shine as well as smelling like peach.


Benefit Hervana - still loving this, looks great, is build able but adore it.


Eyes & Lips:

Bobby Pin Palette - I bought this 2 Christmases ago from Boots in the sale and I initially loved it but then put it away in favour of other palettes. I like the range of colours, with a crease, lid and highlighter.


Maybelline Colossal Mascara in Waterproof - Love this, especially now its warmer and I tend to rub my eyes more. Stays put all day which is great.


NYX Eye Brow Pencil in Medium Brown - Bought this a while ago and forgot about it, however found it at the weekend and now I'm loving it!


17 Cosmetics lipstick in Dare to Bare - Not normally a lipstick lover but I just fancy some colour this summer!


So there you have it, this weeks makeup choices! If there is anything you want a review of, then please let me know!


Thanks for reading xx

Shopping my stash #6

Afternoon lovelies, hope Monday wasn't too bad for you! 


I hate Mondays, I always feel kinda out of it at school, not to mention tired! This week I've been picking items which will make me seem awake at school, but will last the day!

Face:

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation - Still trying to use it, have found two thinner layers gives better coverage but still not loving it (hurry up payday!)


Benefit Hervana & Coralista Blush Box - For me, Benefit make some of the best blushes, especially for those of us with pale skin! I think I have nearly every blush/bronze box and these two are ones that I reach for quite a lot for a fresh, spring flush!


Benefit Georgia Blush Box - I love this box, I love it so much that I have a back up one that I rushed out and bought when I found out that it was being discontinued. I use this to set my foundation and to tackle oily bits during the day, leaving a peachy flush!


Eyes:

Soap and Glory Wizard of Flaws - This was in a gift box from Christmas 2010(!) but clearing out the box in the bathroom brought it back to my attention and now I'm trying it out - will review it soon and let you know! 


NYX Eye Palette in - I picked this up at a discount store over half term with my Mum. I havent used it yet but have heard a lot of good things about NYX so can't wait to try it out! Plus I only paid £4 for it!


17 Cosmetics Vintage Metallics palette - I found this in the bottom of my Beauty Box and knew I had to give it some love. I don't go for bright colours for spring so this is great for me and I love it, only wish they weren't Limited Edition as I don't want this to run out!

Bourjois Coup De Theatre 2 in 1 Mascara - I quite like this, the plastic brush means I can get separated lashes with a lot of product on, plus the product leaves me with thick, black lashes that I love! I received this with the Bourjois foundation at Christmas but I quite like it!


So there's my make-up for the week, I quite enjoy this although I do have a hankering for some new foundations, might need to mix it up with some of the ones I already have, but I would love an recommendations from you!


Thanks for reading xx