July makeup

 

So it's that time of the month, not that time, but the time when I talk about all of the products I have been reaching for regularly this month. For my foundation I have again been reaching for my Clarins True radiance foundation again. If you are a regular reader you will know I absolutely love this stuff it is amazing for my dry skin and is honestly possibly the dewiest foundation I have ever used and I love it so much. Concealer has been my Mac Prolongwear as I've had a lot of redness around my nose and have needed the extra coverage.

I have been reaching for my Clinique chubby stick in the shade curvy contour which initially I wasn't a big fan of however I have fallen in love with it as I have gotten better at applying it and now I am absolutely obsessed. I've been using Nars Laguna to just add a little more colour on my face which as you probably know it is my favourite bronzer. For Blush again I have been reaching for my Urban Decay Afterglow blush in Indecent which is just the most beautiful peachy shade. Finally for my cheeks I've been using the Jeffree Star highlight in Crystal ball. I'm really not sure how I feel about this yet. I find it's a little chunky however it is really gorgeous and intense.

For eyes as usual I have been putting down a base of Urban decay primer potion, then I have also been using the Maybelline colour tattoo in Breathless as it has been a bit hot and I do like to double prime when it's hot out. Then for shadow I have been using the Zoeva Caramel melange palette which is the most beautiful orange toned palette. I love the mix of shimmers and mattes and would recommend everyone gives it a go. For the lashes I've been using Mac Instacurl which is a really beautiful lengthening and curling mascara. For brows I have been using my Anastasia dip brow as per usual.

To finish off I've been adding a couple of spritz's of the All nighter setting spray from Urban decay. For the final touches to the look I have been reaching for the Charlotte Tilbury Lip liner in Pillow talk and topping that with a little bit of Mac Viva glam 5 which is a stunning slightly shimmery nude shade. 

Estee Lauder Double Wear Nude foundation

Having dry skin I was always a little scared of the Estee Lauder original Double wear so when they dropped the water based Double wear with a thinner texture and a little less coverage I was definitely interested in giving it a go. Now I do have to say in terms of lasting power I was expecting a little more from this foundation. It looks beautiful on the skin upon initial application however I find it very quickly falls into the dry patches on my nose. In terms of coverage I would say it is definitely buildable and after two layers you can build up a good medium to full coverage. The finish is slightly dewy however I think even someone with an oily skin type would be able to manage with the level of dewiness on the face.

 

Packaging wise I love the bottle but I seriously despise that fact it hasn't got a pump I just don't understand why brands do it but there was no way I was paying a further £5 for a pump. I like the fact that it has the high SPF 30 and feel like it makes it an even more summery product. Overall I don't hate this however it's not one I'm going to be reaching for everyday. I think if you have normal or oily skin though and want something lighter than the original then this would be perfect for you.

 



Jeffree star Summer collection review and swatches.

I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I was when I got the text to say this parcel had arrived. I know Jeffree star is most definitely a marmite kind of person there is no denying that he creates some insane liquid lipsticks. After his reveal video for the new collection I knew I wanted the vault as I love 7 out of 8 of the shades and I know I will wear the 7 incredibly often. You will probably already know which one I don't love and that is Venus fly trap however I will definitely be trying using it as a liner as it is a super funky colour. So without further ado I'm actually going to review these separately as the formula does definitely differ over the collection.

 

 First off we have the shade Butt Naked this is a beautiful peachy nude shade which reminds me a little of nude beach from last years summer collection just less pastel. For me I find this one to be a slight bit thicker than some of his other VLL however I still like the formula and don't find t drying at all.

Next up we have Calabasas which is one of my favourites from the collection. I will say that for me this definitely is a more autumnal shade however I have still worn it multiple times already. It is a stunning medium berry shade and has a very thin formula which lasts an insane amount of time without feeling dry.

Next up is Venus Flytrap which is definitely the out there colour of the collection. I found this one didn't apply the best and looked a little streaky on the lips. Not only was the formula not favourite this shade makes me look like I've died and that's just not the look I want.

The fourth shade is Family Jewels which is a stunning deep berry toned brown. Again like Calabasas I wouldn't have put this shade in a summer collection as for me it is definitely a more autumn inspired colour. The formula of this however is so beautiful again it has the incredibly thin pretty much instant drying effect which Jeffree's lipstick are praised for.
 



Butt Naked, Calabasas, Venus Flytrap, Family jewels, Hunty, You Better work, Flamboyant, Candy ass.

Hunty is the other nude shade in the collection, it is much less peach and more orange than Butt Naked meaning it is a little darker. Out of the whole collection I would say that this one is my current favourite shade. This again has a slightly thicker formula but that means it looks flawless with just one dip into the tube for product.

 

I feel like You Better Work is definitely the most hyped shade out of this collection. It is the most stunning bright pink toned purple shade which pretty much looks neon on the lips. The only issue I have with this one is that the formula is a little on the dry side. As long as the lips are well prepped there is no issues however for me on my dry lips re-application is a no go. I need to completely remove and then reapply.

 

Finally moving onto the metallic shades in the collection we have Flamboyant which is a gorgeous pinky coral which a slight metallic sheen, once on the lips it reflects a stunning gold sheen and I just think it is the most perfect summer lip colour. This formula is more on the mousse side meaning it is incredibly comfortable to wear. The shimmer is also nice and fine meaning it doesn't feel gritty on the lips which is the one thing I dislike about metallic lip shades.

 

The final shade is Candy Ass  which is a gorgeous rose gold metallic. This definitely has much larger shimmer particles in it that Flamboyant however these are still fine enough not to be irritating. I am so in love with this shade however it definitely needs a lip liner underneath as most metallic shades do. Again  the formula is very similar to the other metallic however this one doesn't really set at all and remains moveable on the lips.

 

So that's it for today, I'd love to know what your favourite shade from the collection is?

Products bloggers made me buy #1

 

So being a blogger I am very often swayed to buy things I probably don't need. Most bloggers can probably understand the feeling so today I thought I would share some of the products I've tried because of the hype surrounding them.

 

First off a couple of super hyped bits from Anastasia. The modern renaissance palette is honestly probably my favourite palette ever. The shadows blend like an absolute dream and are so incredibly pigmented. I love all the shades as they are just so me and work for all the seasons. The other product from them is the Dip brow which is just the best brow product ever. This shade is absolutely perfect for me. I just think everyone needs this.

 

 

Next up we have Nars Laguna which is my favourite bronzer of all time. It is just the perfect balance of Orange and grey meaning it doesn't either look too grey or too orange. I love the fact that this has the slight golden shimmer in it as it just gives the skin the most beautiful healthy glow. Also for the cheeks I wanted to mention the Laura Geller Gelato swirl highlighters. Everyone absolutely loves the shade gilded honey but I also bought charming pink which is a really pretty pinky shade. I can't actually use gilded honey when I am pale however in the summer I absolutely love it.

 

Finally for today I wanted to mention the Bobbi brown gel liners which are 100% my favourite liners. I have really watery eyes so a lot of liners end up all the way down my face however once I have put this in my waterline or on my lash line it is stuck and doesn't move at all until I take it off. I feel like these were more hyped a couple of years ago however they still seem to be that cult product that so many still use.

 

So that's it, I'd love to know what products you've picked up because of the hype.