Brunette Beauty

Judging from the type of posts over the last year and a bit primers appeared to be the most common product. I have been on a primer kick. I want to try them all with so many on the market it makes it so much more easier. I have combination skin, so oil free products work best for me. Depending on the weather I can get slightly enlarged pores around my nose. Hydration isn't something I need, nor is skin tone correction. Here is the wrap of the ones I've tried using highlights; Benefit 'That Gal' Brightening Face Primer Pink colour - clear when sheered out Thin lotion consistency Smooth texture Natural finish Overall face brightening effect from colour ⅔ for extending longevity of my makeup Benefit Porefessional Primer Beige colour - doesn't add any tint to the face Thin gel like consistency Very silicone texture Matte finish Feel as though a lot of primer is needed 3/3 for extending longevity of my makeup Laura Mercier Oil...

I wanted to put together the top lip colours that I gravitate towards and why I would recommend them.  Everyone has one and these are mine. MAC colours are very pigmented with an opaque coverage and have a lovely vanilla scent. These are some of the first lipsticks I've purchased that I love an enjoy wearing to pretty much all occasions. I found them all the be universally flattering, meaning all tones of skin will be able to pull them off.  These would also be the shades for MAC starters. Creme de Nude may be the only one thats hard to make work but it depends on what blush you pair it with that will make the difference. Angel Is the gorgeous shade of pink you can slap on to add some soft colour to our face without feeling like it's over powering- it's a good alternative to a brown shade of lipstick. Angel is a neutral pink with some hint of brown and cool undertones. MAC describes it as a soft pink. This colour has a frost finish meaning it has a slight sheen ...

Like with my similar posts, this is my top MAC eyeshadow picks that I thought would be fun to share. Lets be honest, if I'm going to fork out that kind of money for an eyeshadow I want to know how wearable it is. These are the ones for starters of the brand and the ones that I would recommend. All colours are neutral, wearable, everyday and every occasion colours. Add colour to suit you and your personal taste. That's why I choose these specific ones. Highlight Shroom - soft muted golden beige with shimmer Lid All That Glitters - midtone beige with pink shimmer Grain - soft golden beige with icy shimmer Patina - muted taupe brown with golden shimmer Crease/ Outer V Cork - muted golden brown Wedge - soft muted golden beige brown Woodwinked - warm antique gold Setting Eyeliner Carbon - true rich black   *if you have a black from any palette from any brand then this shade isn't necessary. I do think a black can be used for anyth...

It's getting to that time of the year when things are starting to heat up and this really excites me.  Without fail I have a small selection of nails colours that I have on rotation throughout the warmer months that I love wearing (plus all year round). So as a new post, I thought I'd show you some of  my  favourite picks for the Spring/ Summer seasons. L-R: OPI Bubble Bath, Your Such A Budapest, Dating A Royal,  Pink Flamenco I don't know about you but I love bright colours during summer, playing off the heat and excitement that comes with the months. So a vivid pink like OPI's Pink Flamenco shown here is a fun, girly way to add some colour. I also love a tomato red or even an orange red colour but I finished up those bottles last year, so a fresh new one will have to be purchased soon. Now not all summer colour shave to be girly. Another bright colour is a citrus colour like yellow or orange. I have these colours that I'll be cracking out of the f...

Now that I have tried all the Lancome mascaras I wanted to have an overall comparison of them for my benefit too. Hypnose Wet formula that caused lashes to clump into bunches if not applying carefully Little length and volume. Lashes looked like individual spikes and not a fan of lashes. Great curl that held All round mascara (for length, volume, curl) Hypnose Doll Cone shaped brush A little  clumping Great curl and the longevity of this hold Everyday natural look mascara Hypnose Drama Wet formula but the  S.shaped curve brush delivers the volume Less volume to Hypnose and more clumping of lashes Hypnose Virtuose Wet formula 'C' shaped brush to hug the lashes Curl & length mascara Definicils Not as wet formula Great to use in conjunction with another mascara Lengthening mascara