Monday, 23 November 2015

Full face product list & outfit of the day (FOTD/OOTD)







Anastasia Beverly Hills DIPBROW POMADE - Ebony

Sleek STORM PALETTE - Forest Green Shade 

Make up Geek SHADOWS - Chickadee, Creme Brûlée, Cocoa Bear, Bitten, Mocha, Corrupt 

PIGMENT - Utopia

Rimmel GEL LINER - Black

Blinc inc MASCARA AMPLIFIED - Waterproof Black

Koko lashes -Goddess

Mehron CÉLÈBRE HD FOUNDATION - Eurasia Fair

Nars SHEER GLOW FOUNDATION - Barcelona 

Urban Decay NAKED SKIN WEIGHTLESS COMPLETE COVERAGE CONCEALER - Med/ Dark Neutral 

LA girl PRO CONCEAL - Creamy Beige 

Rimmel STAY MATTE POWDER - Translucent 

Bare Minerals CONCEALER - Well Rested 

Bobbi Brown BRONZER - Tawny Brown

Mua BLUSH - Shade 3

Becca SHIMMERING SKIN PERFECTER - Champagne Pop 

Mac LIP PENCIL - Spice

Kat Von D EVERLASTING LIQUID LIPSTICK - Bow & Arrow 





Recently I placed a couple of orders on BooHoo and I've been impressed, The top I'm wearing is a roll neck which is a lovely thick material that isn't as heavy as a jumper but has twice the thickness of a regular top. It has a stretch fit. The jacket is also from BooHoo and the material is so lovely and actually cosy, its brilliant to dress up an outfit. Originally I got it in Camel, I loved it so much I ordered this in Khaki, it's a lovely snug and sophisticated piece. I teamed all this up with paisley embossed black cigarette trousers and a olive/khaki hijab to tie in my eye makeup. Love these colours for winter.

Monday, 9 November 2015

Anastasia Beverly Hills (ABH) Highlighter in Riviera on Tan/ Olive /Asian/ Indian Skintones NC37-NC42

As all of you beauty addicts know that highlighters are the central of the makeup world right now, and ABH are quick to introduce their own line.

At first I read a brief comment on 'dupethat' instagram referring these as 'quite thin' it made me a bit apprehensive nonetheless I still wanted to give it a shot!




I didn't know which one to purchase, I was stuck between Riviera & Peach Nectar. Although So Hollywood is the most popular (typical gold highlighter which is a dupe of MAC - whisper of guilt/ Estee Lauder - Heatwave), I actually wasn't drawn to it, overtime I've realised I actually think more neutral toned highlighters suit my complexion. Eventually I decided I wanted Rivera it looked so unique and I didn't want anything too warm toned, 

Just going to put it out there - HANDS DOWN BEST HIGHLIGHT EVER! The formula is beautifullllll and the colour is so unique its quite cool toned but has a subtle warmth about it in some lights (pictures attached below). It's a mix of silver, tan, bronze, cool toned rose. 

Prior to trying the ABH highlighter theBalm - Mary Loumanizer was my favourite, it still is (they're both on par... I think) the texture is very pigmented, flawless and striking without looking patchy & OTT. Starlight by ABH reminds me of Mary Loumanizer, I might have to invest in it some time & try the products out side by side to compare the colours and ultimately decide which formula I prefer. Tbh I think I'm going to pick up all the shades they have to offer. So Hollywood would probably be the last one I purchase as I'm guessing it's a dupe to my Laura Geller - Gilded Honey & not far off from Becca - Champagne Pop which I was highly disappointed yuin the formula & colour. It's patchy and doesn't look a appealing as my other highlighters on the skin and It doesn't scream peach to me, hence my next purchase will be Peach Nectar - very excited to try this one out!






Photo taken in dimlight with flash

Natural light

With Flash



Sometimes lighting & flash makes it looks slightly more warm toned at certain angles on my tan/olive skin

Liquid Lipsticks: Colourpop Ultra Matte Lip Review And Swatches


























My thoughts:

At only $5 Colourpop Liquid Lipsticks are so worth it. They have such a velvety texture, more smooth and velvety then Limecrimes 'Velvetines' which also give off more of an ultra matte finish, like its name. 

However after a few hours of wear if you're not too used to matte lips this can get quite uncomfortable, and if you need to reapply then I would definitely suggest removing the whole lip and re-applying it again, or it can get very messy and uncomfortable.

The two that I have worn out is Beeper and Avenue. I was so disappointed in the shade 'beeper' as I was really looking forward to a mid toned brown nude (my fave shade) but on the lips it appeared more grey-toned on me, still it is beautiful but I just find it didn't suit me.


Avenue I wore to a wedding recently and it looked stunning! Deep burgundy red (looks darker once applied on the lips) and it lasted through eating, drinking, and didn't smear. (Picture posted below) I removed it after 5 hours of wear, it still looked effortless but was tugging on my lips a little. I wouldn't wear this one for any longer because removal made quite a mess and this shade in particular slightly transferred.


I'd like to try out a few more shades but I absolutely recommend these to a liquid lipstick lover like me, if you haven't really dabbled into liquid lipsticks then I wouldn't suggest starting out on these because they are so super matte, yet you can still use these and top it off a gloss on top if you like.