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| a few of the beautiful products I picked up... |
MAC Cosmetics
First stop was the MAC store in Brighton. There were a couple of pieces I had wanted for a while but they are only available from a stand alone store so working in Brighton was the perfect opportunity to get these bits:
1. Face and Body Foundation - C5
Ever since a make up artist used this foundation on me, I have been totally obsessed with this product! It's perfect for just a light cover or build-able for a medium coverage but still totally light and weightless on the face. I also use it as a base and then sometimes add a bb cream to give me a completely perfect finish for a night out. The reason I had to get this one from a stand alone store is because that's the only place that stocks the larger size and it's so much better value! (FYI: 50ml/£22.00 vs 120ml/£29.50)
2. Cremesheen Glass Lipgloss - Boy Bait
This beautifully sheer light pink gloss is perfect for adding a little colour and sparkle to a day look or worn with a lipstick, will give it an extra bit of depth. My favourite lipstick to pair it with is a new shade called 'boy' by Chanel.
3. Blot Powder/Pressed - Dark
With the summer and holiday season in full swing, I needed to find myself a little compact which I could take everywhere just to get rid of that slight “summer shine” which can sometimes occur when you’re a little hot… This product is great, extremely sheer and lightweight but perfect to just matte the skin when on the go without adjusting your current makeup.
Clinique
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| (this brush cleaner from B. is pretty good to, fyi) |
Chubby Stick in the Nude - Gargantuan Golden
So I’ve had a rather big obsession with the Clinique chubby lipsticks since they came out, my favourite shade being strawberry. So when I heard they were bringing out a foundation stick I couldn’t wait to get my hands on one! I have used foundation sticks in the past, for example the Bobbi Brown one, however I find them rather shiny and greasy but not this one. Its so easy to use, literally draw on the face and then blend in with a brush, thus creating a light, even matte finish which is slightly build-able to a light/medium finish. I definitely recommend these for people who like a light, natural finish or there perfect for, as I did, using them after a holiday when your skin is looking more bronzed and consistent in tone.
H&M
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| just look at the packaging! (macaron left, under my spell right) |
I love H&M cosmetics for nail varnish and lipsticks as you can get some great on trend colours but you don’t have to spend a fortune, which is great if you just want to try something new and may only wear once or twice.
Cream Lip Colour - Macaron
So I may have brought this lipstick due to its name... And it doesn't really suit me but luckily, due to their affordability I don't mind that I may never wear this colour. It's not that it isn't beautiful, look at it, it's just the fact that on me it looks a little orange.
Cream Lip Colour - Under my Spell
This one on the other hand I adore on me! It's a lovely warm red which is great for an evening meal or a night out, or even if you want your day look to have a little sexiness. Also, can we just take a moment to admire H&Ms new beautiful cosmetics packaging, so pretty!
So that's my recent make up haul. Sorry for the super long post but I had to share all these beauties with you! If you try any of these products or have any others you think I should try please leave a comment and let me know, I'd love to know your thoughts and products you're crushing on that I might like to try.
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