High End Beauty Haul

High End Beauty Haul

Friday, 29 September 2017

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So it's fair to say I have no self control, but in my defence I haven't brought makeup for about a year and a half, not like this. I had the best time browsing the Debenham's beauty hall, chatting to all the artists and looking at all the new releases. It was the first time I had seen a Kat Von D counter in person in the UK, and how could I not pick up a few items along with a couple of other items I have had my eye on. Once trying, swatching, testing everything in sight!

Kat Von D has the most amazing range of high quality products, it makes it impossible to choose hence why I walked away with so much. The first thing which caught my eye and I haven't heard much about is the Lock It Setting Powder, with Micro Blurring Technology to blur pores, lock down makeup and leave your complexion looking flawless, with a translucent undetectable shade to suit everyone.
Probably most famous are the Liquid Lipsticks, and after trying so many on while hunting for my perfect nude lip I decided on two Lolita and Ludwig both nude shades, which I have been wearing daily with beautiful pigmentation which feels velvety soft on your lips despite drying completely matte and lasting all day.
The Lock It Colour Correcting Primer is another product which I haven't heard much about, but Kat Von D products are made to last and I know this will stay put all day, and keep my eyeshadows in place all day while neutralising my eyelid and creating the perfect base.

Moving onto eyeshadow, Kat Von D's eyeshadow blends like a dream, has an unreliable amount of pigmentation I literally want to own them all. Initially attracted to the quads I brought Plum and Rust to add to my collection, and with these along with the Shade and Light Eye Palette I think I have all basis covered.
The Metal Crush Eyeshadows are UNREAL, the pigmentation is insane with so much shimmer and the colours I literally want to own them all. I picked up Thunderstruck, a pearl shade with a gold undertone which can also be used as a face highlighter. Doce is a metallic copper, perfect for Autumn and Winter and something I know I am going to get so much wear out of.

Lastly the two items which I picked up not from Kat Von D were in fact what I originally went in to get, the Benefit Brightening Concealer which is the revamped version of the original Erase Paste. When this was applied to me on the counter I just loved how amazing it was to blend, without looking cakey but still offering the coverage and brightening qualities that I was looking for.

Illamasqua released their Beyond Powders and I could not wait to get my hands on them, I already want another shade which is slightly lighter for the winter months but I love this slightly warmer shade Epic while I still have a vague tan. I can't wait to test this out more.

I won't need to buy anymore makeup for another fair few months while I test all of these products out, and of course I will be sharing my impressions with you so make sure you check back for them.

Every Day Makeup Routine

Every Day Makeup Routine

Friday, 8 September 2017

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Day to day I don't like to wear much makeup, I keep my eyes very simple and focus on the skin, aiming for lots of glow but to keep any oils under control. Adding some definition to my face, but overall keeping it natural.

My go to foundation for the entirety of the past year has been MAC Face and Body, I love how light this is on the skin, but it can be built to add coverage in areas which need it. I don't use concealer day to day, but simply use a little bit extra foundation in problem areas because it is so light and doesn't cake.

To give myself all the glow, I have been loving Benefit Watts Up highlight, mentioned here in my current favourites. I apply this liberally to all the usual points of my face, with a brush I find this so easy to blend out creating a natural but impressive glow.

Chanel Tan De Soleil is again a favourite from the whole of the past year, my go to for bronzing my face, adding some definition to my cheekbones and giving myself a more natural bronzed look. It blends amazingly with the Face and Body foundation, and Watts Up highlighter giving me a very natural cream based products looked.

To set those three steps in place, my go to highlighter is MAC Soft and Gentle, softly applied to the tops of my cheekbones for some added glow. I use Soap and Glory Solar Powder to add some more definition to my cheek bones and for an all over bronze, and then the MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Powder to set the remainder of my face.

For my brows, I have been reaching for this L'Oreal Brow Artist Genius Kit, a recent purchase which I have been loving. I like to mix the powder and the wax for a more defined look at the tail of my brow, and then just use the powder towards the front.

To add a bit of definition to my eyes I have been using the L'Oreal Paradise Mascara religiously, I am utterly obsessed with this mascara. It gives me tonnes of volume, and makes my lashes extra black making them stand out enough to not need any more eye makeup than just this.

A very simple makeup routine, which can be done in under ten minutes including products which are all my firm favourites.

Do any of these products feature in your everyday makeup routine?

Faking that Summer Bronze

Faking that Summer Bronze

Sunday, 27 August 2017

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With the distinct lack of a summer this year, I am bringing you all my favourite products to fake that summer glow. Whether you've been away or not, these products will bring you the perfect head to toe post holiday bronzed, glowing from within look.

My two favourite fake tans at the moment, are the Crazy Angel Dark Mousse Tan- just apply it, leave it on overnight and you are left with the perfect bronze the next day. This also lasts a few days and fades evenly. Alternatively if you however have a faded natural tan, or just want to give your fake tan some extra colour and glow my go to is the Soap and Glory Sunkissed Tint Body Lotion, a wash off tan this only lasts until your next shower but gives you an instant glow.

 In terms of makeup you want all the highlighted, bronzyness you can get your hands on. The Chanel Soleil de Tan Chanel is amazing for warming up the skin tone, as well as adding definition to your decolletage, along with the Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Contour for defining your bone structure. By using cream products rather than powder also helps to let your natural glow show through, and leaves the whole bronze look to look more natural.

Sticking with cream products, I always mix the Seventeen Skin Wow Highlighter in with my foundation, as well as using it on top to highlight specific points of my face. You can also get this in a more bronze shade which will of course give the illusion of the tan which English summer has failed to provide. You all know my love and obsession with the Topshop Glow Pot, oh wow, this packs a real punch. Put it everywhere you want glow, and it wont fail you. Lastly, a new obsession or rediscovery is the Benefit Watts Up Highlight, an alternative to the Tophsop Glow Pot and best applied with a brush, this adds all the glow.

Despite saying avoid powders, there are a few that I can't help but read for regularly. MAC Soft and Gentle, an old time classic but still a firm favourite of mine. Charlotte Tilbury Bar of Gold, a much loved and treasure highlighter giving you all the golden vibes and works amazingly paired with Soft and Gentle. Lastly, this little pot of highlighting dust from Topshop, perfect when you literally want to bathe yourself head to toe with a gorgeous glow, I often use this on my chest and collarbones with a large fluffy brush, to add that natural glow which catches the light, but it can also be used on your face of course, even with a wet brush for a very intense highlight.

So there you have it, a round up of all the products I am relying on to give the illusion of a beautiful glowy tan.

FOTD: Simple Matte Sunset Smokey Eye

FOTD: Simple Matte Sunset Smokey Eye

Friday, 6 May 2016

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Since posting a picture of this look I have been asked a couple of times what shadows I used etc, which inspired me to give this style of post a go. Sharing with you the details of a specific look, on the off chance that I took a good photo of it. The selfie struggle is real. This will inspire me to try new looks, use a wider range of products and of course (most importantly) force me to improve my selfie game.

Pop of Pink

Pop of Pink

Sunday, 24 April 2016

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Pink is not a colour I often wear, especially not in my makeup routine but now the weather is warming up, the sun is sort of making an appearance and its beginning to feel a bit like spring. What better time to add that little splash of pink into your makeup collection, just in time for Summer.

The Charlotte Tilbury Additions

The Charlotte Tilbury Additions

Thursday, 24 March 2016

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I feel like every beauty blogger, if not every girl dreams of owning the entirety of the Charlotte Tilbury website. It's still on my list to visit the Covent Garden store, it looks beautiful and the kind of place you could spend hours browsing, and indulging yourself into the world of beautifully packaged, art deco style, high quality, dreamy makeup. I was treated by a group of friends for my birthday too two pieces of pure luxury. Despite not being quite as obsessed with makeup as myself, they picked the perfect two for me and I am utterly obsessed with them both.

A (very) Mini Haul

A (very) Mini Haul

Sunday, 28 February 2016

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 I just love shopping, what can I say? In my defense this is a very mini haul, and everything that I bought I intended on getting before I stepped foot inside the shops, well nearly everything.

In The Nude

In The Nude

Friday, 12 February 2016

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 Nude lipsticks are my weakness, along with very dark vampy red shades; there really is no happy medium. Today I am sharing with you a few of my favourite nude lips, although I am still on the hunt for my perfect neutral lightish brown nude lipstick or lip combo.

All About The Base

All About The Base

Saturday, 23 January 2016

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I strongly believe that your base is the most important part of your makeup, and something which I am yet to perfect however this is my current base routine. I love glowy, brightening base which is guaranteed to last all day.

A Few Winter Favourties & A Lylia Rose Makeup Bag

A Few Winter Favourties & A Lylia Rose Makeup Bag

Sunday, 20 December 2015

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A few of my winter makeup favourites, including this makeup bag* from Lylia Rose a small online shop with a huge variety of makeup bags, purses, scarfs and jewelry. They have given me a discount code which is Ottilie, so go check out their shop and make good use of that discount!; As well as this I have a variety of makeup staples for this Winter and Christmas season.

Mac Oh, Darling! Extra Dimension Skinfinish

Mac Oh, Darling! Extra Dimension Skinfinish

Wednesday, 25 November 2015

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When I dashed in the MAC store in Times Square, the first product which caught my eye is the Oh, Darling! Extra Dimension Skinfish and without any kind of hesitation it was in my basket. From the MAC Magic of the Night Holiday Collection, it has the most beautiful blue reflective packaging and of course is limited edition so get it while you can.

New York Makeup Haul: Sephora, Kat Von D, Nars & More

New York Makeup Haul: Sephora, Kat Von D, Nars & More

Tuesday, 10 November 2015

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I have returned from my trip to New York which is amazing, I'm currently writing this post on the plane home- trying to get ahead of myself with written content. I had such an incredible time, and of course made full use of the shopping, especially Sephora which I was so excited about. 
I think I made about three trips to Sephora on separate occasions where I actually bought anything, however I was desperately hunting down Champagne Pop and went into every single one I passed to ask if they had it- it was no where to be found sadly but I did get some other amazing products. I tried to limit myself to only buying things which aren't available I'm the UK, or are very tricky to get hold of. My only exception were a couple of things which were do much cheaper, I just couldn't resist.

Beauty || MAC,The Matte Palette

Beauty || MAC,The Matte Palette

Sunday, 25 January 2015

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 This blog is officially ONE YEAR OLD today!
As you would of seen in my MAC Haul, I have purchased another pro palette quad as well as a few eyeshadows, I have now moved my eyeshadow collection about a bit and decided to make one palette purely for the matte shadows of my collection.

Beauty|| MAC Fluidline Brow Gelcreme

Beauty|| MAC Fluidline Brow Gelcreme

Tuesday, 20 January 2015

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MAC's answer to the Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade, Fluidline Brow Gelcreme. I have heard great thing about the Dip Brow Pomade and although I haven't tried it yet, I thought I would give this a go and then from there I could decided if this whole gel cream thing is for me.

Beauty || The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Butter

Beauty || The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Butter

Sunday, 18 January 2015

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 Lets be honest Gabby from VelvetGh0st made me buy it, but good job she did because The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Butter is all its made up to be. I love hot cloth cleansers, and have wanted to try a cleansing butter for ages and since using this I now want to try loads more, so leave any recommendations below.

Beauty|| Current Brush Favourties

Beauty|| Current Brush Favourties

Thursday, 8 January 2015

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I know I missed the whole 2014 favourites post, and I did plan to do one but it just never happened down to so many complications which I had, read about them here. But I'm back on my blogging game now, with my new camera. As a makeup lover I have also expanded my love to makeup brushes and now have quite a collection, which is ever growing but here's a post of my current favourite makeup brushes.

Topshop Matte Lip Bullet Dupe

Topshop Matte Lip Bullet Dupe

Wednesday, 31 December 2014

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This probably wasn't exactly what you were expecting because I know normal dupe posts are finding a drugstore alternative for a highend product. And although Topshop Makeup is not exactly highend I have found a cheaper alternative for one of their products. I love both of those products so much and I am so happy that I have found a slightly cheaper alternative to the Topshop Matte Lip Bullet.

Real Techniques Powder Brush || REVIEW

Real Techniques Powder Brush || REVIEW

Monday, 29 December 2014

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 I have wanted this Powder Brush for ages, I love Real Techniques brushes and I have two of the collections so I thought it was time that I picked up some of the singular brushes. I have loads of brushes which claim to be powder brushes but none like this one, this is a different shape and altogether completely different which I think is why I love it so much.