I know I will ramble my way through this post so I will keep the intro nice and concise. Since it has been a good while since I posted on this blog (I’m so sorry to my neglected child), I figured I should update you on what I have been loving the past few months.
Hourglass Ambient Strobe Lighting Powder in Incandescent Strobe Light
I have been wanting to use the Ambient Lighting Powders for years, yet for some reason I chose to buy this new ‘strobe’ version instead. Don’t ask me why. Though people who religiously use the original powders say this pales in comparison, I think it is a great everyday highlight. It is a nice soft powder with pale holographic glitters that shine both blue and pink, but not in a very intense way like most popular highlighters. I apply this on the tops of my cheek bones and usually end up dusting it over my cupids bow and nose because it is so subtle. At this rate I will use this one up pretty quickly.
Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolour in Dependance
Last winter I was obsessed with MAC Plumful but this winter I am all over this liquid lipstick. It is a beautiful light formula that dries matte but is not too dry (ie. crusty) on the lips. The plum purple colour is bold while remaining wearable for every occasion. I have worn this on everyday trips to the shops and not felt too overdone and worn it to parties and been included in the circle of girls who check to make sure our bold lipsticks aren’t on our teeth (yep, me and my friends actually do that, you have to look after your girls). On top of that, this formula smells like lollies and that is something I can get on board with.
Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Bahama
Ah Vivianna Does Makeup, you enable me so. Much like most of the makeup I own, I saw Anna using it first. From the second I clicked on the video I knew that this pink-toned brown must be mine. It fits right into the on-trend 90s lipstick vibe while being made with the classic Nars Velvet Matte formula, it is a great combination. The only thing I dislike about this product is having to sharpen it but concessions must be made for greatness. The brown is light enough that it works with my ghostly skin and blonde hair, so if you’re fair like me this might be the one for you. Even my boyfriend and my brother complimented me on this lipstick, if that is not the seal of approval I don’t know what is.
MaxFactor Velvet Volume False Lash Effect Mascara
I will admit, I am a bit of a mascara floozie. I flit from tube to tube without much rhyme or reason (apart from my Covergirl Clump Crusher #forever) and this is my most recent love. It has a plastic wand that gives lots of volume, the longer I use it the more volume it gives, while still keeping the lashes nice and separated and lengthened. The bristles on the wand are quite long which means I have stabbed myself in the eye more than once. Why must everything we love hurt us?
Colourpop Super Shock Cheek in Smokin’ Whistles
This is like the more intense version of the Hourglass highlight I wrote about earlier. It is the intense wet look that I love so much on my cheek bones for a special occasion. It is a really pale pink shimmer that comes up the same colour as my skin but reflects the light beautifully when it hits me at the right angle. These Colourpop powders are so unique in texture as they are almost bouncy when you put your finger into the pot, this makes them so easy to blend and they are packed with shimmer to give a real stunning sheen.
Colourpop Super Shock Shadow in Kathleen Lights
I bought this shadow in the ‘In The Lights’ Quad but this shade stood out above all (though I would recommend getting the full set). It is the most gorgeous orange toned metallic eyeshadow that just blends over the eye so easily and really packs a punch. It can be all over the lid with a simple matte brown through the crease or as a topper in the middle of the eyelid for a smokey eye. I wore this combined with a cream gold foil shadow from Australis as my eye look for my school formal a couple of weeks back, which garnered me many compliments. On top of that, I love Kathleen’s videos so supporting her and her products is an added bonus.
Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask
This is one of those cult products that I have been hearing about for yonks but only just dipped my toe into. Man, have I been missing out. First of all the scent is a positively delicious mango tropical smell which makes it worth it in itself. On top of that, this does a great job at really hydrating and plumping the skin overnight. After using it, I always wake up with much more radiant and soft skin, which is exactly what you would hope.
Phew, that was a long one, I told you it would be. If you made it through that whole thing, thank you so much for sticking with my despite my very lengthy hiatus. I’m glad to be back and getting into the blogging world again.
Lots of Love,
Shannon
