Mac lipstick collection

So today I thought I would show you my Mac lipstick collection, I love a good Mac lipstick post so I hope you enjoy reading this one.

 

Crème cup - Cremesheen finish

 

Out of my 9 shades this is the only one that I don't like, it's a blue toned pink shade and I just find it washes me out completely. With this being a Cremesheen finish it doesn't last as long as I would like it to and I only get a 2-3 hour wear time out of it. That being said it is very comfortable and feels hydrating on the lips.

 

Brick'o'la - Amplified finish

 

This one is the perfect autumn everyday shade for me. It is a light brick terracotta shade. With it being an amplified it has a really good pigment and sits comfortably on the lips without drying them out. I get around 5-6 hours wear out of this one as it does fade really nicely and doesn't make lips go flaky.

 

Up the amp - Amplified finish

 

This shade is insane, it's a bright purple shade which I absolutely love to use to add a pop of colour to my look. Again with it being an amplified shade it is incredibly pigmented and comfortable on the lips. This is definitely my I need a bit of a perk me up shade.

 

Stone - Matte finish

 

This is not a shade I am going to wear all the time however I do really like it for when I'm feeling a little brave. I do find it quite difficult to match this with eye looks and for me I prefer it when I use little to no colour on my lid.

 

Morange - Amplified finish

 

This is the perfect summery orange shade, it is very bright a little more slippy than my other two amplified finishes however as long as I blot it down I don't worry too much about it ending up all over my face. I will say that this does make my teeth look super yellow which isn't ideal however I do still love it.

 

Viva Glam Ariana Grande - Cremesheen finish

 

I thought I would get so much wear out of this as it is such a me however with it being a Cremesheen I just spend too much time worrying about whether it is all over my chin and cheeks. It is a beautiful colour however I do also find it ends up looking a little bit flaky and falls into any imperfections in my lips.

 

Mehr - Matte finish

 

I think this one is my favourite out of my collection, it is the perfect everyday matte pink for someone who loves a bold lip. I like how it is a mix between nude and pink. I find Mac's matte formula is incredibly comfortable on the lips and also really long lasting. I just love this shade and it's honestly the one that I would recommend to people first.

 

Lady Danger - Matte finish

 

This is such a pretty orange toned red which is perfect for the Summer. Again like Morange it does make the teeth look quite yellow however it is just such a lovely summer shade. I don't get quite as much wear time out of this one than I do out of Mehr as it doesn't fade as evenly however I do still get a good amount of time out of it.

 

Rebel - Satin finish



 

Would it be a Mac lipstick collection without this shade? I feel like it is something that everyone has and I completely get why. It is the perfect Autumn shade, it' a nice pinky purple which I do feel looks completely different on everyone who wears it. I love this one and get a huge amount of wear out of it.

Crème cup, Brick'o'la, Up the amp, Stone, Morange, Viva glam Ariana, Mehr, Lady danger, Rebel.

So that's it for today I really hope you enjoyed this post, don't forget to leave me some shade recommendations in the comments as I'm looking to expand my collection.

October makeup

 

So it's the start of a new month again which means another monthly makeup post, for October I've been doing something a little different. If you are a regular reader you will know that I really love warm toned shadows however my friend bought me a super cool toned palette and I am really loving the quality of the shadows so without further ado lets get into it.

 

So the cold weather is back with a vengeance meaning my skin is even drier than usual which has meant I've been reaching for my Bare minerals Complexion rescue which is the nicest hydrating base. This shade is the tiniest bit to dark however as long as I blend it down the neck I don't have a problem with it. My skin hasn't been too bad lately however if I have had any blemishes I've been using the Rimmel Lasting finish cream concealer. Then as usual I've been using my Urban decay Naked skin concealer which is just my favourite under eye concealer as it is so hydrating and comfortable. To finish off my base I've been using the MUA Hydro define powder which is a really lovely one for dry skin. The Bare minerals base definitely needs a little bit of setting even on my very dry skin and this just sets it so it doesn't move around but doesn't make my skin look powdery in any way.

 

For the rest of my face I've gone back to using my Benefit Hoola bronzer which is just my favourite bronzer for when I am super pale. It blends out really well and just looks super natural. Finally for my base I have been reaching for the new Sleek Cleopatra's kiss highlighting palette which is super beautiful. It is a more gold toned palette so probably a little more summer appropriate however I've been using the more pinky toned powder shade which is just super beautiful. For my brows I have dug the Anastasia Dip brow out of my collection which is something that I definitely prefer for the colder weather, it does leave me with a pretty intense brow however I do really love it and will probably continue to use it for the next few months.

 

For my eyes I've been using the Trend it up the nudes palette in 020 which isn't something I would pick out for myself however I really do like it. My lovely friend sent me this in one of our swap boxes, it is from a German brand which is made by DM which is the German version of Boots or Superdrug. The shadows are incredibly buttery and they blend so well. I've been using the lighter shades t do a sort of subtle smokey look, unfortunately the black broke on it's way from Germany however I do still love the palette. For my mascara I've been using the No7 Extreme length mascara which is a very lengthening mascara which is usually what I look for in a mascara. This holds a curl nicely and is one I will be definitely be repurchasing next time I have a No7 voucher.

 

 Finally for my lips I've been using the new Body shop Lip liquid in the shade Sicily Iris which is a stunning vampy purple shade. I picked up three of these at the start of October and I really love them. They are what I expected the NYX Soft matte lipsticks, they are a lot more hydrating and just a little bit more matte. The colour is a beautiful dark purple shade and I absolutely love it!

 

So that's it for today I really hope you guys enjoyed this monthly makeup post.



Kiko long lasting shadow stick in 36

I have heard so many good things about Kiko products especially the long lasting shadow pencils and I have to say they definitely live up to the hype. I wanted to go for something a little bit different than I would usually buy so I picked up number 36 which is a beautiful purple pink shade with gold. It is very creamy however after a couple of seconds of going on the lid it begins to set. Once it has set there is no moving it so it is a product that I find I have to work carefully with, it does blend beautifully however and doesn't go patchy when blended with a brush like some cream shadows do.

 



 I really like the packaging of this product it is sleek and I like the fact that the colour is shown clearly on the end making it easier to find in my collection. I have used this both as a base and alone and I find it wears well as both. It doesn't make shadows that I put on top of it like some creams do. Wear time wise I get a good 7-8 hours wear out of this even without any primer underneath.

 

Overall I really love this product and I'm definitely going to be picking up some more shades.

 

Essence makeup - Tested!

It's time again for another testing makeup post and video. Essence is a brand I have loved since I first went to Germany over four years ago and one I was incredibly happy to find out we would be getting it in the UK when they launched. I have to say other than the foundations I haven't tried anything that I've really hated so without further ado lets get into my thoughts on these particular products.

 

Stay all day concealer -

 

I vaguely remember trying the Stay all day foundation and hating so I was a little sceptical about this one however I really don't mind it. It isn't the highest coverage however it's a nice one for around my nose which tends to get a little red however it isn't enough to warrant a super high coverage concealer, Much like the natural collection one I feel like this one would be perfect for people who are just starting out with makeup.

 

Soft touch mousse concealer -

 

I was so intrigued by this as a mousse concealer isn't something I've ever seen before. I have to admit I did find this far to heavy on my dry skin. I found it very quickly sunk into any dry patches that I had. I found if I used a tiny amount for a spot conceal it worked okay as it is very high coverage. I feel like this one would definitely suit an oilier skin better but you would definitely have to be careful it didn't end up looking cakey.

 

Mattifying compact powder -

 

There really isn't much to say about this one, it is a fairly bog standard affordable. For me personally it isn't finely milled enough however I do have skin that's drier than the Sahara so take that into consideration. It added a little colour and coverage so I would say give it a go if you don't have super dry skin.

 

 

Sun Club bronzing powder -

 

Once again this wasn't anything ground breaking however I did like it, it's a bog standard slightly shimmery warm toned bronzer which did a nice job of bronzing up the face. I have to admit one of my favourite things about it was the fact that it smelt like coconuts.

 

Matt touch blush in berry me up -  

 

This was only £1 and I cannot get enough of it. It's a beautiful pinky berry shade which is just perfect for this time of year. It is so blendable and high quality for the price. I find a lot of budget blushes can be very chalky however this one is very buttery. I would highly recommend these, I definitely need to pick up some more shades.

 

I heart stage eye primer -

 

I love this stuff and would go as far to say that it is almost as good as the Urban Decay one. I find it really does help cover any discolouration on the lid and help keep my eyeshadow intense and not creasing. I definitely think if you want an eye primer but don't know how much you are going to use it or you don't want to shell out £16 for the Urban Decay one definitely give this one a go.

 

 Single shadows in Apricotta, Rosy happiness and Keep calm and berry on -

 

I loved one of these shadows but wasn't overly impressed with the other two. Apricotta which is the lightest of the shades is absolutely beautiful. It's a peachy all over the lid shimmery shade which I actually also used as a highlight in the video. I found the other two shades were a little dry and didn't really have any pigment to them at all. I was actually really disappointed as when I swatched them in stores they seemed really nice, I would definitely say be careful when buying the shadows as they are hit and miss.

 

 

Get big lashes mascara -

 

I'm actually a really big fan of Essence mascara usually however the brush on this one for me is just a little too big (Although if you aren't as clumsy as me I'm sure it's fine) That being said I do like the formula and the effect so I have just been reaching for it on the days when I don't have loads of eye makeup to ruin.

 

Brow pencil in Dark brown -

 

Brows have been a bit of a disaster in this series so far however I think I have finally found a budget brow product I don't completely despise. It is a little bit firm however I would rather that than it be too soft which all the other pencils I have tried have been. The colour is also pretty good and for a change not overly red toned like so many cheaper brow products.

 

Liquid lipstick in Make a statement -

 

I'm not the biggest fan of this, I personally prefer a more matte liquid lipstick and I just found this was a little to sticky for my liking which is a shame as the colour is beautiful. I did find it wore quite nicely however it just isn't practical for me and my long hair.

 

Sheer and shine lipstick in Glamour queen -

 



I was kind of annoyed when I got this home as when I swatched it in store it definitely didn't look as shimmery as it is. I have to say it's not going to be something I reach for on a regular basis however I don't hate the way it looks. It is incredibly hydrating and feels very comfortable on the lips so I definitely want to see if I can try a shade that isn't so shimmery.



Mousse concealer, Stay time, powder, bronzer, blush, eye primer, brow pencil, apricotta, rosy happiness, keep calm and berry on, glamour queen, make a statement.