Rocking a Pop of Purple

 

 

 

It's that time where, as a beauty lover, you most probably got some new make up for Christmas and you just want to play with it all. My mum got me a set with all the Urban Decay 24/7 Eye Kohl Pencils in. I'm a huge fan of wearing kohl liner in all sorts of ways anyway but this made me want to experiment with all the different colours that you get in the pack. I was far too excited swatching them all on Christmas day.

 

 

 

Products used for the look:

 

L'Oreal True Match Foundation in D1/W1

Maybelline Matte Maker Powder

NARS Bronzer in Laguna

Natural Collection Blush in Sweet Cheeks

Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Brown

theBalm Mary Lou Manizer

Makeup Revolution Mattes Palette

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil in Tornado

Maybelline Falsies Mascara (Waterproof)

Urban Decay Lipstick in Naked

Estee Lauder Lip Gloss in Pink Innocence

 

I kept the lid pretty neutral and just deepened up my crease a little with a soft brown and lined my upper lash line thinly with a dark brown. For the pop of purple, I took the kohl pencil in my waterline and smudged underneath my eye and blended out.

 

I love how this look turned out and proud of myself for trying colour!

 

P.S. This would totally look amazing on green eyes *heart emoji*

 

Paige xo

Empties #1

Soap & Glory Sugar Crush

 

I love this body scrub, this is my third one maybe? It's not a gentle scrub by any means but it smells amazing (brown sugar & lime), and really does get the job done. If you have fake tan to remove, this is the one. I've just been on holiday so I have a natural tan at the moment but all summer I used the St Moriz tan and after a week and its a bit touch and go (we've all been there) this scrub literally melts it. I think I'm going to try some of the body shop scrubs before I re-purchase, just to test the water!

 

Bed Head Headrush

 

I've finally finished this product after what feels like a lifetime. I did enjoy it, it smells lovely and works well to give your hair shine, but I just didn't end up reaching for it a lot. Personally, I like matte tussled hair!

 

VO5 Plump it up

 

I feel as if I can never not use this product again. I have long, fine hair and getting volume is a mission and a half. With this, I just spray into my roots on freshly washed and work in and it gives instant volume and texture. IT IS LIFE.

 

Maybelline Falsies Mascara

I've just finished another falsies, HOWEVER, I've recently discovered the waterproof version which holds a curl much better so think I will be opting for that in future!
 

Chanel Chance en Tendre Perfume

I've never been more sad to finish a product than I have with this. This is my all time favourite perfume but I now no longer have a back up which makes life hard. It's a beautiful scent, it's so fresh and lovely, it's hard to describe. I'm hoping this is under my tree this year, if not, hopefully I can get a bargain in the boxing day sale!

Paige xo



Taupe/Cranberry Eyes Makeup Look

Products Used:

Essence All About Matte Primer

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in 100

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in 1 Fair & 3 Medium Dark

Maybelline Matte Maker Powder

NARS Laguna Bronzer

theBalm Mary Lou Manizer

Benefit Rockateur Blush

Anastasia Brow Wiz

Maybelline Colour Tattoo in On and On Bronze

MAC Woodwinked Eyeshadow

MAC Cranberry Eyeshadow

Maybelline Gel Liner in Black

Maybelline Falsies Mascara Waterproof

Tanya Burr Eyelashes in Bambi

Avon Supershock Liner in Black

MAC Lipstick in Angel

Barry M Lipgloss in Coral

To create this look I wanted a flawless, contoured base. I used my concealer in a light and dark shade to conceal, highlight and contour my face. Of course I blended until my arm ached!

For the eyes I used the Colour Tattoo as a base and packed on woodwinked all over the lid. To add some warmth I took cranberry and blended from the outer corners inward.

Eyeliner, mascara and lashes later and the look ties together.

I used the black kohl and some cranberry shadow to smoke out the lower lashline.

I think this look is perfect for any Christmas or Festive parties, I'll be wearing something similar to my Christmas party.

I hope you like it!

Paige xo



Copper Eyes Makeup Look

Products Used:

 

L'Oreal True Match Foundation in W1

Maybelline Matte Maker Powder

NARS Laguna Bronzer

Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium Brown

Makeup Revolution Iconic 3 Palette

Urban Decay Kohl Liner in Lush

Maybelline Falsies Mascara (Waterproof)

Revlon Kissable Lip Stain in Crush

 

 

For the eyes I used the 6th shade in the Makeup Revolution palette all over the lid an then took the matte brown shade to deepen up the crease. For the wing I took the off black shade with an angled brush and lightly created a small wing.

 

 

 

I hope you like this look! I'm constantly using copper/brown/red tone shades on my eyes as I have blue eyes and love to enhance them!

 

Also, please don't judge the bad close up ;)

 

Paige xo

 

 

P.S. here is a picture of me and my kitty, she intruded on me taking pictures (cough, SELIFES)

 



The Battle of Straight Lashes

My girls/guys who have straight or even pointing down lashes will understand the struggle. It's real.

You could get the mascara that everyone is raving about and be so disappointed. Or you could get the most expensive eyelash curlers then apply your mascara and it's back to the beginning.

This has been my battle since I started using makeup. It was the first thing I was aware of and it has annoyed me since. My lashes are average length and stubbornly straight.

I've recently discovered a combo that keeps my lashes curled and amazing ALL DAY. No joke.

I feel that both your eyelash curler AND mascara are very important. It wasn't until I was using any old curler and a good mascara and I switched to the old faithful and extremely raved about Shu Uemura Eye Lash Curler that I almost fell off my chair.

I'm currently using the Maybelline Rocket WATERPROOF Mascara (the waterproof part is important as the normal version doesn't do squat) but there are many mascaras out there that hold a curl wonderfully. This mascara is good and held a semi curl if I tortured my lashes with my drugstore curler but as soon as I switched to the Shu Uemura curler, everything changed. My lashes were super SUPER curled all day.

I did try using these curlers with a different volumizing mascara (L'Oreal Miss Manga) and my curl just limped after a minute.

Pictured is the result of using the Shu Uemura Curler & Maybelline Rocket Waterproof Mascara

I hoped you liked this post, please let me know of any products that I'd find useful!

Paige xo

Autumn Evening Makeup Look

Products Used:

Maybelline Baby Skin Primer

Rimmel 25 Hour Nude Foundation in 100

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in 3

Maybelline Matte Maker Powder

NARS Laguna Bronzer

theBalm Mary Lou Manizer

Rimmel Brow Pencil in Hazel

Benefit Rockateur Blusher

Collection Shadow Stick in Hot Chocolate

MAC Eyeshadow in Amber Lights

MAC Eyeshadow in Mulch

MAC Eyeshadow in Midnight

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Kohl Liner in Bronze

Maybelline Rocket Waterproof Mascara

Rimmel Apocalips in Matte Meteric

1) I started with a medium coverage, semi-matte base. I achieved this by building up my foundation with a buffing brush and concealing the problems areas (my nose, I have a cold!).

2) To achieve the eyes I applied the shadow pencil all over lids as a base and blended out. I applied some of the Amber Lights all over my lid and on my lower lash line, along with Mulch on the outer corner and lower lash line. To finish the eyes I used an angled liner brush with Midnight and lined my upper and lower lash line and created a small wing. I finished by applied a little kohl in my waterline and lashings of mascara.

3) Finishing the whole makeup look, I powdered, applied blush and blended it all out with a big fully powder brush to diffuse any harsh lines. I used the Apocalips on my lips and neatened up with a lip brush.

Autumn is my favourite season and I'm so excited for it!

I hope you enjoyed, Paige xo

Autumn Daytime Make-Up Look

Products Used:

 

Essence All About Matt Primer

L'Oreal True Match Foundation in D1/W1

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in 1 in Fair

Maybelline Matte Maker Powder

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

Rimmel Brow Pencil in Hazel

Maybelline Gel Liner in Black

Maybelline Falsies Flared Mascara

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Crush

 

 

Autumn is creeping on us in the UK so I wanted to do a light autumn look that was quick to create. This look consists of matte skin, thick liner and a dark red lip. It was super quick and easy and great if you want to amp things up a bit.

 

1) Starting with creating my matte base, I used a mattifing primer, then went onto my foundation which I built up to quite a full coverage for this look as I wanted it to look very crisp and defined. I concealed under my eyes and blemished and set with my powder.

 

2) Creating the liner was the hardest part for me as I'm a smudgy brown smokey eye gal. I started in the middle of the eye, slowly winging it out in line with the end of my brow. To achieve the thick line I just carried on building and building until it was the thickness I wanted.

 

3) I used my balm stain to lip my lips then fill in, I overdrew slightly to make my lips look fuller.

 

4) As a finishing touch, I took my matt bronzer and gently sculpted out my cheekbones. This really tied everything together as my face was looking very flat!

What do you think of this look? It's definitely out of my comfort zone as I love having colour on my bottom lashes but I love the way it turned out.

Paige xo



September Favourites

 

  

Real Techniques Powder Brush

Essence Nail Polish in Love Me, Cupcake

Maybelline Rocket Waterproof Mascara

theBalm Mary Lou Manizer Highlighter

Essence Lipstick in 53

 

 

 

Real Techniques Powder Brush

 

This brush has made a huge difference in my makeup routine. I have several powder brushes which I use to do my powder, bronzer, blush etc.. But what I love this for is once all my powder products are on, I gently sweep all over my face buffing everything out. I can't tell you what a difference this makes! It just makes everything so flawless and smooth. Big LOVE.

 

Essence Nail Polish

 

I've been enjoying testing out the Essence nail polishes since getting my paws on them, but I can't stop using this particular shade. You know you love a polish when you've worn it three times in a row... I just always want to look at my nails with this on. It's a shade hard to describe, I would say it's a lilac/nude/taupe colour. It goes with everything and just looks beautiful.

 

Maybelline Rocket Mascara

This mascara has been a long time favourite of mine since it was released and I always go back to it without fail. I have average length lashes but they are super straight and nearly point down, so a mascara that can hold a curl is important. I curl my lashes and put a few layers of this on and it stays curled until I take my make up off at night. It is a little difficult to remove with your standard cleanser, so I just use my MAC Cleanse Off Oil to remove before my normal skincare routine. I always have a back up of this in my make up collection. I have found that the non-waterproof version DOES NOT work for me at holding a curl!

 

theBalm Mary Lou Manizer

 

Man oh man I love this stuff. Having very oily skin I find using highlighter difficult to use as it tends to make me look like a grease ball after an hour, but this product has changed my life. It just looks so beautiful on the skin and gives such a lovey glow. I would definitely say this is not a natural looking highlighter, however, if you run a powder brush over it you can easily blend it out for a more natural finish.

 

 

Essence Lipstick

 

I admit it, I went a bit nuts at the Essence counter. But I have found a gem find, so that's aloud, right? This lipstick is very sheer but if you are looking a wash of colour with a nice shine, this is lovely. It smells amazing (vanilla cupcakes, mmm), and is very moisturizing. It doesn't have great staying power at all but if that's not a problem for you, it's totally worth it (considering the price too!). I see this as a very similar product to the Maybelline Baby Lips but with a much better colour pay off and selection. This particular colour is a cute muted coral shade. I've been wearing all month long with a bit of black liner on the lids or with a brown smokey eye.

 

 

What are your favourites this month? 



Daytime Date Night Make-Up Look

 

Products Used:

 

L'Oreal True Match Foundation in D1/W1 

Maybelline Matte Maker Powder

NARS Laguna Bronzer

theBalm Mary Lou Manizer

NYX Blush in Peach

Rimmel Brown Pencil in Hazel

Miss Sporty Clear Mascara (to set brows)

Urban Decay Naked Palette 2 (Chopper, Tease, Busted & Foxy)

Maybelline Gel Liner in Black

Rimmel Kohl Liner in Brown

Maybelline Rocket Waterproof Mascara

Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in 101

Barry M Gloss in Toffee

 

 

I think this look is great if you have a casual date to the cinema or just hanging out. It's not too much, looks fresh and that you made an effort without being overboard. I love wearing this when I want to feel super girly!

1) To achieve this look I started with a medium coverage glowing base. I applied my L'Oreal True Match Foundation with a Real Techniques Buffing Brush and built up to a medium coverage. I added a light layer of matte bronzer to contour and bronze where the sun would naturally hit. Finishing the skin with a generous amount of highlighter to the nose, cheeks, cupid bow, chin & forehead (I did say generous ;))

 

2) Moving onto eyes, I took Chopper all over the eye, a mix of Tease & Busted in the crease and under the eye, all using a MAC 217 Blending Brush. Finishing with Foxy to highlight the brow bone & inner corner. Of course filling in my brows in between.

 

3) I used my gel liner with the Real Techniques Silicone Liner Brush to line the upper lash line and create a small wing. I lined my waterline with the brown kohl, curled my lashes and applied lots of mascara.

 

4) Finishing the look my applying the Rimmel lipstick and a little gloss in the middle of my lips. I actually applied a small amount of my bronzer on a small clean liner brush and gently put under my bottom lip to make my lips look bigger.

 

I hope you enjoyed this blog post. Have you tried the Naked 2 Palette? If so, what do you think?

 

Paige xo

Bronze Eyes, Dewy Skin

 

 

Products Used

 

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation in 200 Soft Beige

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Shade 3

Essence All About Matt Powder

Bourjois Delice de Poudre Bronzing Powder

theBalm Mary Lou Manizer Luminizer  

Rimmel Brow Pencil in Hazel

MAC Eyeshadow in All That Glitters

MAC Eyeshadow in Antiqued

Rimmel Eyeliner in Bronze

Maybelline Falsies Flared Mascara

Collection Cream Puff in Cotton Candy

Tanya Burr Lipgloss in Afternoon Tea

 

To achieve this look I wanted to start with quite a lightweight natural base so I applied my moisturiser and went onto foundation straight after, applying a light layer with my buffing brush.

I concealed under my eyes and blemishes and went onto my eyes.

This eye look is actually one of my favourites that I wear a lot for a day time look on my days off!

I took All That Glitters all over the lid and took Antiqued on the outer half of my eye blending it under my eye as well. Moving onto eyeliner, I put this along my lash line and in my water line and smudged out with a pencil brush. Curled the lashes and lots of mascara later and I look human again!

To finish I applied the Matt Cream Puff and allowed it to settle meanwhile applying lots of highlighter! (I'm currently loving this highlighter, it's so a beautiful natural glow) To finish I applied lots of the Tanya Burr lip gloss (in the process trying not to eat it as it smells sooo good!).

 

 

 

 

What do you think? I love having dewy skin and glossy lips, it makes me feel super summery! (Even though ours in the UK is currently disappearing..)

 

Paige xo