Today I'm going to tell you all about some beauty products I have been using since the New Year. Some are oldies and some are a new addition. I've found myself to be using products I don't usually reach for in my make up stash which is always great!
Here is a list of the products I am lovin' right now (from top left - clockwise):
Z palette: I have depotted these shadows from Sleek, Urban Decay, MAC and BN2B2BB and pressed some Barry M pigments. I've been using more of the Urban Decay Deluxe eyeshadows as they're super smooth and a dream to blend with.
Anastasia Beverley Hills Powder Contour Palette: I find myself dipping in and out of this palette as usually on a work day I don't have time to contour but lately I have been using it more especially Java and Havana. They make my contour look so defined!
Laura Mercier Baked Radiance Bronzer 03: I love this product as it gives me a warmer glow without sparkle and I've used it a few times without blush. However more recently this has been a part of my contour routine.
Kevyn Aucoin Creamy Glow Palette in 04: I purchased this after look for a cream contour kit. I didn't want a whole big palette like ABH and I just wanted to see if cream contour suited me better. I got this from Space NK with my £5 incentive off so it was only £17.50. I LOVE it. I've reached for it everyday since I bought it. The sculpting cream is a perfect match for a contour. The highlight is a touch light but I use it as a base for highlighting so it works out but yes I LOVE it!
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser in Sand: This has been my holy grail beauty product since my lovely friend Sheen introduced me to the brand about 7 years ago! I can't believe it's been THAT long! Orginally I was matched up to the oil free version of sand which was nice as it really gave my skin a more tanned look. Last year I changed to the normal version and I prefer it so much more. It matched my skin tone and I just love the fact that it's a tinted moisturiser and not a foundation. Whilst it is on the thicker side of a TM it provides me with the coverage I want. I will keep repurchsing this for sure. I just wish they had a counter in Oman!
Lash Routine ( UN Subversion Lash primer, Benefit Roller lash and UD Cannonball mascara): I am guilty as charged as yes I use all 3 products for my lash routine. I recently rediscovered the UD lash primer in my makeup stash and forgot how much I loved it. It really makes my lashes look wow and people always ask me if they're real which is a great plus! I love voluminous, curled and wispy lashes and these products create that for me!
MAC blush in Peaches: I wish I had found out about this earlier but better now than never. I actually saw this on Sabina (instagram:makeupaddict)and she looked gorgeous! I was looking for a new blush and decided to buy this and used to use it like ALL of the time. Then in the colder months I opted for Sleek's Suede but now I'm back on this beauty! It gives me a gorgeous pop of colour.
Milani Blush in Luminoso: Another blush I love! I apply this over Peaches and it makes the colour pop with a lovely sheen too.
MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle: I too forever to purchase this as I wasn't sure if it would suit me and also if it was too much. But my friends Ayesha and Joanna kept telling me I was missing out and it was a great highlighter. I caved in and wore it a few times but felt like I was too sparkled up like a xmas tree. However the past few weeks I've been experimenting with different brushes to apply it and I've watched a load of YouTube videos too and I think I've mastered how to apply it more successfully! I love it...for now! I'm going to post a face of the day soon where I've used it too so you can see how I've used it!
I've literally been wearing these most day that I wear make up apart from the weekend and actually most of this week as I've been ill. But I find that experimenting more with products has made me become more confident in using in them more.
So don't be afraid and experiment with those products you wished you used :)
Until next time.
Love & Blessings,
Sara xx
Sara xx
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