July / August 2012 Monthly Favourites!

So if you follow me on twitter, my links here, you will know that this month I wanted to do a collaboration of July and August favourites. As I didn't do a July favourites last month due to not having enough time, I'm going to do the same thing with my Monthly Empties in the next post. So here's what I've been loving out of my collection the past 2 months...

First to the eye products I've been into....

MUA Pro Going For Gold Eyeshadow Palette
I haven't been able to put this thing down lately! The great mix of Golds and Greys in this palette is perfect for the nearing end of Summer into the beginning of Fall. These eye shadows are pigmented, long lasting, blend able and inexpensive! You can see my full review and swatches here.

MUA Pro Gel Liner, Tribe
This was featured in a Haul a few weeks ago, but I haven't got round to reviewing it..yet! Tribe is a beautiful, bold and vibrant aqua turquoise shade perfect for those whom love wearing statement colours on their eyes. It holds up amazing with a primer and certainly doesn't lack in pigmentation. It applies a dream and I would totally recommend picking one up for only £3's.

Collection Glam Metallic Coloured Liquid Eyeliner, Grunge
This is something that's been lying in my eyeliner draw for god knows how long. Its a shame really because this is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! The fine, sleek applicator is perfect for getting really close to the lash line and creating the perfect straight line. I only needed to apply one coat to get a opaque line, which didn't smudge nor flake off.

Collection Lasting Perfecting Minerals Foundation Powder, Ivory
When they say "foundation" in the products name they weren't lying... This thing is basically a foundation in powder form! It gives shockingly amazing coverage for being a drugstore product. It also stays put all day, I originally bought this is the second lightest shade honey but then went back and got the lightest in ivory instead. I can't stress how great this product is! It saves plenty of time in the mornings and is great if your in a rush. You can see my full review here.

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder, Transparent
So of course I had to feature my newly found, perfect pressed powder! I'm obsessed with this thing, I don't think I'll ever change my powder again. It does a fantastic job of setting liquid makeup, and keeps me matte. You can see my full review here.

Collection Cream Puff Lip Cream, Fairy Cake
If you read my blog regularly you'll know that I'm a huge fan of Matt lips! This is easily one of my most favourite Matt lip products in my lips collection. It stays put for around 5 hours without needing a touch up, depending on weather you eat or drink something. It doesn't dry out my lips, the shade itself is sort of a coral. I love it! You can check out my full review here.

On a whole I've been loving MUA and Collection's products this month, they are probably now my most favourite makeup brands!

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Review: Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder!

I finally managed to solve my laptop issue's, yay! :D

About three weeks ago I purchased Rimmel's Stay Matte Pressed Powder, when my Collection 2000 one ran out. I've never looked back since! This powder cost £3.99 and is available in both Superdrug and Boots stores and can be purchased online. 

I purchased mine in shade 001 Transparent.

I've only ever stuck to the same face powder maybe twice, which was the MUA one. Then I've previously been using a Collection 2000, neither of which I have completely loved like I do Rimmels. On a whole I don't really use Rimmel products much, apart from the odd nail polish or to. This powder has definitely changed my view on Rimmel as a brand!

The thing I love the most about this powder is the formula, I usually use powders in Fair or Light shades. Which ever is the lightest shade in the line. This time I opted for Transparent, after bad experience with other powders making me look orange. The shade is perfect and doesn't change the shade of other makeup under the powder. It really lives up to it's "Stay Matte" namesake, this can usually keep me looking matte for around 8 hours. I have Combination skin and I found that this powder worked real well with that.

Packaging wise you get what you pay for, after all it is a drug store product. In my experience I had no problems what so ever with the plastic packaging. The writing also hasn't flaked off the lid which I found it did with some other powders.

Overall I would definitely recommend this product as well as purchasing this again! Its perfect for my Combination skin, Normal with a few oily patches around my nose and the odd dryness on my chin. It didn't make me break out. Its available in 6 different shades and has a great drug store price tag.

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What's your favourite face powder?:)

FOTD: The Golden Girl...

I decided that FOTD's are going to be a weekly thing now, if not more often. After last week's "Green Eyed Monster" look, I thought today I would go for something more toned down. It was really sunny this morning, and still is now but not as much, so I went for slight yellow tones and golds. With a pop of Pink on my lips. Here it is...

I have unsymmetrical lips, yes I know.

So here's the Face products I used today...

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream, Light 

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer, Fair 

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder, Translucent 

NYC Cheek Glow Blusher, Central Park Pink 

Eyes...

NYC Eye Lash Curler

Miss Sporty Pump Up Lash Booster Mascara, Black 

Miss Sporty XX Volume Mascara, Black 

MUA Intense Colour Eyeliner Pencil, Snow White 

MUA Single Eyeshadow, Shade 2

Avon Glow Powder Eyeshadow, Golden Sand 

I also used a eyeshadow from the Coastal Scents 88 Ultra Shimmer Palette. The shade used is marked with a "X"

Lips...

  

Barry M Lip Paint, 155 Pretty Pink 

MUA Lip gloss, Shade 3 

I only slightly patted the Lip Paint onto my lips, then blended it out with my finger. Which is why it isn't as bold looking. 

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NOTW: Skittle Nail Art

Slightly overdue, I know :(

This week I decided on Skittle's nail art, I've been wanting to try these out for ages but just kept forgetting! So this week after deciding to add a splash of colour to my nails I thought I would finally give them a go. This is my final outcome....

Here's what I used....

Left To Right:

• Sally Hansen Double Duty Base coat & Topcoat
• Sally Hansen Insta-dri Anti Chip Topcoat
• MUA Shade 6 
• MUA Love Heart Range U&I
• MUA Love Heart Range I WANT U 
• Barry M Matt White
• Barry M Indigo
• Barry M Cyan Blue 
• Rimmel I Love Lasting Finish Grassy Green 

I love this design! I originally was going to paint "skittles"  on my thumb but it couldn't fit, so I had to make be  with "skitt" instead. What do you guys think?

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