Hey beauts! Just a quick post to let you know that I'm offering 20% off my whole range of eyelashes (reusable up to 25 times!) usi...
(Please excuse my brows. I got a little heavy handed with my dipbrow pomade)
Up until the past two months or so, MAC Honeylove was the lipstick I'd been reaching for the most over the past year. It's probably the only MAC lipstick I own that I'm close to finishing. In fact, I'm going to give it the 'My MAC Lipstick of the Year 2014' title as I've shown it so much love.
Honeylove is a nice everyday nude tone. It's a favourite amongst my "nude" lipsticks. MAC has described it as "light beige toned with rose" which sounds just about right. I tend to go for slightly lighter nudes like this shade as sometimes I feel they look better on me. Due to it's tone, if you're of darker skin like me, I would highly recommend wearing a lip liner with it as it is too light to be worn alone. Personally, I begin by lining my lips with MAC Stripdown lip liner, I then apply the lipstick and go over the outline of my lips again with MAC Cork. I can just about get away with pairing it with 'Stripdown' alone but I prefer more definition.
It is part of MAC's matte lipstick collection so it does tend to be long wearing. After some hours it does emphasize my fine lines and I find it to be one of the most drying lipsticks that I own when worn for a long period of time so be sure to moisturise well before application.
As you've probably noticed, I've started a new "Lipstick Diary" series where I'll be showcasing lipsticks that I own by wearing them rather than just showing you a swatch. Do you prefer these?
(Please excuse my brows. I got a little heavy handed with my dipbrow pomade) Up until the past two months or so, MAC Hon...
Well these aren't exactly new to my collection as you'll know if you've been following my blog for some time. They're in fact repurchases of my staple beauty products. I love Anastasia Beverly Hills brow products! I used to use her 'Brow Wiz' to fill in my eyebrows but I switched to the Dipbrow Pomade in February and have enjoyed it ever since. The initial Dipbrow Pomade that I bought early on in the year hasn't actually run out yet and in fact, I still have quite a lot left but there's no harm in having a back up right?
On the other hand, I have been scraping the bottom of my Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer pot for some time now. I really did take a risk by purchasing a new pot so last minute. I haven't highlighted with any other concealer for a long time so even with the high price point, repurchasing was a must. I do believe this product is worth the price though as my last purchase of it was in August 2013 so it lasted well over a year! If you're not a daily makeup user like me, I'm pretty sure it will last you forever.
Although these products are quite pricey, I really don't mind splurging on them as a little goes a long way with both products. I obviously have no regrets buying them as I have decided to repurchase and if you can afford to do so, they are nice products to try out.
I was a little confused when the Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer came in this gold packaging as last time I ordered, the box was dark red/wine and I haven't got wind that they've changed their packaging. In saying that, I don't have any doubts with where I purchased it from as it's a very reputable website. I was just a bit baffled but I do like the new look.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade (Ebony) - £15.00
Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer (SX11) - £37.50
Both items were purchased from www.cultbeauty.co.uk.
Out of interest, has anyone recently ordered the Sensual Skin Enhancer and received this gold box?
Makeup
- 14:00
What's New | Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow Pomade and Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer
Well these aren't exactly new to my collection as you'll know if you've been following my blog for some time. They'...
I happened to pass through London last week so I thought I'd take advantage and visit the KIKO store in Westfield. You know how I feel about their £25 minimum order for online purchases and with their 30% discount that meant that I'd have to buy quite a few products just to reach the minimum order. Anyway my main mission was to buy a backup of the Mat Base Corrector Primer that I've been using for the past few months. If you haven't done so already, read my review of this product HERE. I also picked up their Lip Base Primer. I bought this thinking it was just a regular lip primer but clearly I didn't do any research into this product nor did I test it out in the store. I was very shocked at the colour and texture when I finally opened it. It's in fact a neutralising lip base (similar to MAC Lip Erase) which erases your natural lip colour allowing you to reshape your lips, etc. Out of curiosity I purchased their Lip Volume. My sister said I was very silly for buying this item lol but I believe my lips could do with a little plumping sometimes. This product is a lip balm that is supposed to smooth and plump your lips which I think my top lip could make use of as my fine lines often become visible.
Mat Base Corrector Primer - £6.20
Lip Base Primer - £4.10
Lip Volume - £4.80
All prices are with 30% discount that KIKO are currently offering.
I do still intend on trying more KIKO products but I was in a bit of a rush that day and didn't have time to play around with much.
Do you have any recommendations from the brand?
I happened to pass through London last week so I thought I'd take advantage and visit the KIKO store in Westfield. You know how I fee...
