Tuesday, 3 June 2014

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

I cannot bloody rave about this product enough! Ammazingg!! 
This is literally one of the best, if not the best concealer I have ever tried. 
It's amazing for covering blemishes - if you have acne prone skin - you need this in your life!

It has such a gorgeous thick consistency, it's amazing. I use the shade Medium 2 - custard. It is ever so slightly pink so I love it for under the eye if I ever have dark circles.

When I initially started to use this product under the eye it started to crease however I have since changed my primer and it no longer does that.

The dome foot applicator is really good aswell and doesn't waste too much product.
If I put it under my eyes I will either blend it with my fingers, or use a beauty blender to get the best effect.

I think it's around $36/$38 from Mecca.
I'm a little devestated because I'm running out and need to purchase a new one :( 

Holy grail - you need this! 

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Loreal Lumi Magique v MAC Strobe Cream

I usually tend to change up my foundation on a daily basis, sometimes I'll go dewy but it's usually matte. In that case, I still like to look a little bit luminous ( is that even a word - I just like to look glowing but opt for a matte foundation for oil control). 
Sooo that brings me to my two favourite products for a glowing primer. I have a drug store one from Loreal - the Lumi Magique and MAC's Strobe Cream.

I originally purchased this mini size of the strobe cream ($15 -  Pro Store - Chapel St) to test it out as I had heard great things about it. I found it was great in winter because of it's thickness and finish.
Recently I purchased the Lumi Magique and I think I love it a bit more. My makeup doesn't move as much as it did with the strobe cream and it's definitely more of a runny consistency! I think it blends really easily and its a little more obvious through out the day.
I wouldn't wear the Loreal one on it's own as it is a bit white in appearance after it's spread on your skin but I would wear the MAC one on it's own.
Left is Loreal - Right is MAC


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Smashbox Highlighter - Fusion Soft Lights - Baked Starburst

This is another bad boy I picked up after my birthday ! 
I have a slight love/hate relationship with this highlighter...
So the colours are gorgeous and when you mix them together it creates a really beautiful color that isn't too pink or too brown, however I just don't find that the pigmentation pays off on my skin as well as I want it too.
I would reccomend it if you like a really subtle highlight but unfortunately I just don't unless I'm going to work, Safeway or something unimportant where I'm not too phased about what I look like.
I do like it as an eyeshadow, I think it's  gorgeous for a light shimmer for every day use.
Also the packaging really annoys me. I like things that open up but screwing the lid on and off is just annoying when I'm in a rush in the morning.
It's not that glittery in real life..

So overall it's not that bad - it's good for the collection but obviously doesn't meet what I really want in a highlighter..I'm sure I'll keep using it though ! 

Purchase from Kit Cosmetics/Mecca

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Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer

So I keep forgetting to post... That and I've been saving my pennies like a mad bitch so I've had no mullah to purchase any new babies! 
However I did grab these right after my birthday !

Too Faced  - Chocolate Soleil Bronzer aka my new obsession!
I had wanted to purchase this for so long but just never got around to it, but I am so happy I finally did! It is just so perfect for my skin tone, for contouring or just giving a nice bronzed glow to the skin without looking too over done! 
Oh, andd it smells like chocolate..sort of like coco powder that you put in hot chocolate! Yum! 
I really love that it's perfectly matte and quite deep in tone. My holy grail is none the less, NARS Laguna (every time I put it on I just go to heaven) and sometimes I put a slight amount of that on top just for fun :)
I purchased this from Kit Cosmetics/Mecca - if you don't have it I strongly reccomend you add it to your collection! 

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