Beauty: The Makeup Diaries Issue 2 14.1.18

Welcome to 'The Makeup Diaries'. This week I have chosen some more new products to use in my beauty regime. So here's a look at the beauty products I have used this week. I have listed them below and provided a short summary of what I've thought of them.

1. Bobbi Brown BB Cream in Medium: This is my 'go-to' face base as it is lightweight and provides light coverage with a natural finish. Plus it has an SPF of 35!

2. MAC Concealer in NC35: This is another staple of my face base prep. I use this as an overall face concealer. It has long lasting staying power and matches my complexion well.

3. Kryolan Derma Color Camouflage Creme Concealer: This was a newbie and I bought it to see if it would provide me with flawless undereye coverage. I have dark circle and have become more conscious of how they look when I am out. This is creamy once you warm it up and it is intensely pigmented. So far, so good!

4. Urban Decay Naked Concealer: This is pretty good. It is so light you don't even feel it whilst applying it onto your skin. I use it as an undereye brightening concealer and it has great coverage and staying power.

5. Becca 'Glow on the Go' Highlighter Set in Opal: So this was bought in a set which includes the liquid highlighter in Opal as well as the pressed powder. I'm still undecided on these. I like how the liquid highlighter works as it does look beautiful and natural on the skin but not so sure about the powder highlight.

6. Inglot Cream Blush in 96 - I read reviews on the staying power and matte finish of this product. I opted for a coral shade as that is usually my favourite. I LOVE it. It's lightweight and easy to apply with a stipple brush. The staying power is seriously amazing! 

7. Sellma Studio Matte Lipstick in Latte and Lipshine in Biscuit: I have been using these for 2 weeks now and it is my new every day colour. It's a lovely nude light brown and the shine on top is lovely and glossy. This may be my new favourite for liquid lipsticks as it still wears great after you've eaten!

8. MAC Lipliner in Nice 'n' Spicy: I have been using this with the products above and it really accentuates my lips and makes them appear more fuller. 

The IsaDora eyeliners I believe I used last week so I won't review them as I have done before.

Other than that, I am liking that I am utilising new products and integrating them into my beauty regime.  After this month is over, I am thinking of doing a project pan of beauty products and a decluttering post - home and possibly beauty.

Have you tried any of these products? If not, which ones would you be tempted to try?

Love Sara xx

#Best of Beauty 2017

#Best of Beauty 2017

#Best of Beauty 2017

I really can't believe that 2017 has come and gone! In terms of beauty products, I have to say I don't think I have seen a busiest year. There have been constant launches with many beauty brands in competition with one another. Whilst I have purchased new products, I do have my 'Holy Grails' that I keep on coming back to. So without any further rambles, I will list below my star products of 2017.

L - R: 

Face: Bobbi Brown BB Cream in Medium, Garnier BB Cream for Combination Skin in Light/Medium, MAC Prolongwear Concealers in NC35 & NW20, MAC Prep+Prime in Peach Lustre.

Eyes: L'Oreal Feline Mascara, Inglot Gel Liner in 94 ( used as an eyeshadow, IsaDora liquid liner in black, MAC Black Swan eyeliner, Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Twice Baked, MAC Pearlglide liner in Petrol Blue.

Cheeks: Jouer Rose Gold Highlighter, MAC Give Me Sun MSF, Benefit Watts Up Highlighter, Max Factor Cream Blush in Soft Copper.

Lips: Jouer Lip Enhancer, MAC Oak Lipliner, NYX Mahogany Lipliner, Rimmel The Only Matte in 700, MAC Blankety Lipstick, MAC Myth Lipstick, Too Faced Melted Sugar Lipstick, Milani Cream Lipstick,  Sephora Lipstain in 03, Jouer Rose Gold Lip Topper & Kylie Cupid Lipgloss.

What have been your best beauty products? Comment below!

Love Sara xx

Beauty: The Makeup Diaries Issue 1 7.1.18

The Makeup Diaries Issue 1 - 7.1.18

L- R: Garnier BB Cream in Medium/Dark, Giorgio Armani Lipstick in 512, Laura Mercier Baked Bronzers in 03 & 04,
Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge in Blushed Rose, MAC Lipliner in Soar, Estee Lauder Heatwave Highlighter,
Too Faced BTL Mascara, Urban Decay Naked Concealer, Charlotte Tilbury AirBrush Powder in 03.

I wanted to add a new feature to my blog that would showcase my beauty products but with the primary aim of helping me to utilise my collection. Each week, I will be switching up some products in the bid to use my collection of beauty products more this year. I hope you enjoy it!

Sara xx

All Loved Up: March Favourites!

Aloha my lovely people! Happy April! I am back - with a fresh new layout! What do you think? I think it looks quite fresh and yes I had to add in the turquoise somewhere! :P

Please accept my sincere apologies! Since I've taken up a brand new leadership role at my school, I've been pretty busy plus I have been on two trips - one work related and the other just a plain old holiday! I've got lots of exciting posts about my career, travels, beauty and life! I will be posting a few this week so keep an eye out!

But I thought I would start off with a beauty post as I've been diggin' some newbies lately!

My Beauty Faves for March!

                                            
I have listed these from left to right and explained why I LOVED them so much last month!

#1: Urban Decay Quick Fix Prepping Spray: This is a newbie and I LOVE it! The weather it getting pretty hot and humid here and this does the job of prepping and hydrating my skin before my makeup. I have found that it plays a HUGE part in keeping my makeup on throughout the day too. Well done Urban Decay!

#2: Urban Decay Cannonball Mascara and #3: Benefit Roller Lash Mascara : I actually use this in conjunction with the Benefit Roller Lash mascara. I apply the Roller Lash first to separate my lashes and curl and then the Cannonball to intensify the colour and volume of my lashes. This must be my third purchase of them now and still loving how they work together!

#4: MAC Prolong Wear Concealer in NW25 & NC35: These are more newbies. As I have a tanned slightly, I found that the Maybelline Age Rewind Concealers are too light plus I didn't think they lasted long on my skin. I had heard good reviews about this concealer so I ended up buying two; NW25 for blemishes and NC35 for my under eyes and I am AMAZED! They're perfect and to the point LONG LASTING!

#5: Bobbi Brown BB Cream in Medium: I have recently converted to the BB BB Cream because of its benefits. It has an SPF35, is lightweight and the shade matches me perfectly even after oxidising. I love the satin finish and it provides me with enough coverage too.

#6: Inglot Mascara in 24: I've also switched up my black eyeliner for brown and it's amazing what colours can do for your makeup look. It is much softer looking and really makes my brown eyes pop! The staying power again is great which is a bonus for me in this weather!

#7: MAC Peaches Blush: Hello Spring or should I say Summer now? I love how this blush provides my skin with a splash of luminosity and glow.

#8: Milani Luminoso Blush: I use this as blush topper on MAC Peaches and it really brings out a dewy, glow from within.

#9: MAC Oak Lip Liner: I remember when blogger Bubblegarm used to rave about this lip liner but I wasn't sure it would suit me. Anyways, I bought it a few months ago and have been using it ever since - so thanks Muhsine! :)  It is a lovely neutral colour that defines the lip really subtly.

#10: Jouer Lip Enhancer in Clear: My new favourite lip plumping, moisturise without the tingle. This is AMAZING! No, seriously, I am almost done with my first tube. It is so luxurious and moisturising whilst plumping my lips ever so slightly. I use this day and night and have seen the difference it has made. I will most definitely be repurchasing. 

#11: MAC Myth Lipstick and #12: Cargo Lipgloss in Sahara: I've recently discovered beauty vlogger Chrisspy and loved her lip colours. So when I found out that she paired MAC Myth with Cargo's Sahara I was up to try it out. I use MAC Oak to line my lips and then apply MAC Myth and a slick of Sahara on top. It's the perfect nude lip combo - thanks Chrisspy!

So there you have it, my faves from the month of March. I hope you enjoyed reading it!

Thank you,

Lots of love,

Sara

An Arabian Eye Makeup Look

Today, because I have SO much free time ( I literally do) I thought I would try and use and experiment with makeup I don't usually use. I would say this is more of an Arab Makeup look that I would wear to an event/wedding. Btw this is a picture heavy post!!

                  

                 
Face:  Superdrug Vit E Illuminating Cream mixed with a smidge of LM Tinted Moisturiser
         MAC Moisturecover and Studio Finish Concealer to hide blemishes
         LM Translucent to set

Eyes: UD Primer Potion mixed with BN2B2BB Highlighter
         UD NYC Palette Eyeshadows: Maui Wowie all over and under eye, Suspect outer,
         Smog in crease - blend, blend blend!!
         Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Black
         UD Primer Potion with No7 Dreamlash (discontinued) in Jet Black
         Collection 2000 pigment in Heavenly as brow and inner eye highlighter

Cheeks: Sleek Blush in Suede
            Mac Blush in Margin
            Sue Moxley Baked Bronzer aka Highligher in Miami swept over cheekbones

Lips: TBS Lip Liner in Pink Brown 10 to fill lips,
        Natural Collection Lipstick in Rose Petal
        TBS Hi Shine Lip Treatment in Pink Cream

Brushes/Tools used: GOSH Face and Body
                     GOSH Blusher
                     MAC 217 blender, 239 eyeshadow, 219 pencil
                     GOSH Eyeliner
                     Models Own Eyelash Curler (LOVE THIS CURLER!!)

Spring/Summer 2011 'Natural and Neutral' Look

I thought I would experiment with an 'Au Naturale' look today in preparation for Spring/Summer. My makeup is pretty 'natural' anyway but always with a splash of bold colour bringing out the artist in me.

Recently I have switched moisturisers from Superdrug Vit E Illuminating Lotion to Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturiser as I felt that my skin was becoming a little more oily.

Because of that I thought I would experiment with my makeup to create a simple and neutral look that can be worn for the summer whereby I can add colour if I like...et voila

Spring/Summer 2011 'Natural and Neutral' Look

Products used:

Face: LM Foundation Primer

LM Tinted Moisturiser in Sand

LM Secret Concealer in 03

Kryolan Translucent Powder in T6

MAC Moisturecover Concealer in NW20

Eyes: MAC Paintpot in Painterly

Collection 2000 Liquid Liner in Brown

Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow in Sable

Urban Decay 24/7 Liner in Bourbon

The Body Shop Shimmer Cubes Palette in 06

DiorShow Mascara in Black

Cheeks: Body Shop Blush in Apricot

Lips: MAC Tinted Lip Conditioner in Feelin' Good

Have you been experimenting with any looks for Spring/Summer 2011?

Products I'm diggin' at the mo'...

I was reading through some beauty blogs earlier and saw this on MeLoveMakeup's Beauty blog and I thought it would be a quick but cool blog to do.

Face
*Cleanser: Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash
*Toner: Rosewater (bought from supermarket and transferred to a Muji spritzer bottle)
*Cream/moisturizer: Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturiser and Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser in Sand
*Facial mask: I alternate between The Body Shop Blue Corn Deep Cleansing Mask and Soap and Glory The Fab Pore Facial Peel
*Exfoliator: Neutrogena Invigorating Facial Scrub
*Make-up remover: Neutrogena Oil Free Makeup Remover

Body
*Shower gels/soaps: Imperial Leather Body Wash in Cotton Extract and Oat Milk
*Body lotions/creams: Johnsons 24hr Radiance
*Anticellulite/firming treatment: The Body Shop- Body Focus Cellulite Serum and Toning Massage Oil
*Body exfoliator: The Body Shop - Round Body Brush
*Hand cream: Johnson's 24hr
*Lip balm or lip treatment: Palmer's Cocoa Butter/Blistex Relief Cream
*Perfume: Ralph Lauren Romance/Sundus Arabian Perfume Oil/Arabian Oud Perfume Oil - 1000 Flowers

Hair
*Shampoo/conditioner: Superdrug Henna and Chestnut
*Mask or other treatments: Charles Worthington Moisture Seal Rejuvenating Masque/Body Shop Monoi Oil

Make-up
*Foundation/Tinted Moisturiser: Laura Mercier Foundation Primer and Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser in Sand
*Blush: Nars Madly
*Lipstick/lipgloss: Rimmel Nude Delight or Rimmel Foxy with Barry M Glossy Tube No4
*Eyeshadow: Body Shop Shimmer Cubes Palette 06
*Mascara: Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara
*Eyeliner: Shu Uemura Painting Liner in M Black

I have been using all of these more or less within the past 6 months with some alternatives ( depending on my mood/outfit) :)

I hope you enjoyed reading...

Peace out

Look Of The Day: Smoky

Heya Girlies...

Well I was practising bellydancing earlier and thought I would experiment with a smoky look before shimmying away :P
I usually like to wear neutral colours on my eyelid and then line my bottom lashline with a coloured eyeshadow/liner. I used a combination of products from a range of brands to come up with this look. It actually reminds me of Kim Kardashian's smoky eyes look.




Makeup products used: ( No primer used as I forgot to prep my eyelids before application)

Face:

*Body Shop Nature's Minerals Foundation in 04 and 05

*Laura Mercier Secret Concealer in No 2

*Body Nature's Minerals Blush in Golden Terracotta


Eyes:

* Body Shop Minerals Eye Shadow in Molten Brown

* Barry M Dazzle Dust in 27 (Gold Iridescent)

* Hashmi Kajal Liner in Black

* Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara


Lips:


* Dermalogica Climate Control Lip Treatment

* No 7 Lipliner in Nude

* Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Nude Delight

* Barry M LipGloss Tube in 004




I hope you like the look and I am looking forward to experimenting with more colours. Apologies if the photo's aren't that great I had to use photobooth!

Peace and love,

Haulage!

Hey lovelies...

This is a post of all the things I have consumed within the past month or so...

* New Look Fairisle Pom Pom Hat and Scarf - I would never usually buy a matching set especially something like this as I don't like furry pom poms or fur but I tried them on and they were really cute, and I also needed a nice knitted scarf for this cold weather. The pattern is really nice too. Simple but cosy and cute.

*New Look Capped Gloves in Black - Whenever it comes around to this time of the year I always seem lose one glove! I chose these gloves as I thought they were cute and being black they go with pretty much everything.

* Peruvian Earrings - I bought these on eBay. The design on the circular piece of brown shell is so beautiful. Also I don't have these style of earrings in my collection plus they were pretty cheap at £4!

* Rimmel Nail Polish:

I Love Fruities in Black Cherry - a vampish purple which is slighly metallic. I tried it on yesterday but forgot to take a pic. It is perfect for this season.

60 Seconds in Europhia - a duotone mauvey/pinky brown metallic. I love it completely unique colour from any other colour I own. I tried it on and below is a pic :)






* MAC Eyeshadow Refill Pans:

Ricepaper - I had read a lot of other make up blogs and they seem to recommend 'Ricepaper' as a staple eyeshadow to your collection. I don't think I have ever noticed this colour in MAC. It is a light goldish colour which swatches quite lightly on my skintone. Anyways I took the plunge and bought as I felt that it would be a great brow highlighter.

Sushi Flower - This colour is so pretty and moreso perfect for Spring/Summer. It is a silky pink with slight reddish undertones. I fell in love with 'Sushi Flower' when a friend of my came to stay and we were discussing our makeup collections. She showed it to me and told me that she tends to use it with MAC Paradisco which I also own. (Another beautiful colour!)

* Urban Decay Book Of Shadows Vol 3 Palette - You are probably going to think that I am crazy. I bought this just over two months ago and I have not opened it to swatch the colours. Why?! I have just been incredibly busy with my two jobs, driving lessons and bellydancing to even find the time to sit down properly, swatch and experiment! I was hoping on getting around to it this week since I am on half-term but other jobs have gotten priority..over makeup...yes I know! Another reason was initially I was unsure as to exchange it for the Naked Palette but I have decided that I have pretty much half the colours in my makeup collection. Also it is a permanent palette which I can purchase whenever I feel it is needed. I will definetly do a post of it when I get around to opening it!!

* Laura Mercier Secret Concealer - I have just finished my MAC Moisturecover in NW20 which I use as an undereye concealer. It is a nice, lightweight and blendable concealer but I was thinking that during the colder months the skin around my eye area can get dry, so I was on the hunt for a more moisturising concealer. I went to Bobbi Brown and Benefit but found that the consistency was too heavy and then decided to try Laura Mercier as I already own a few products from her range. I matched myself to Shade No 2 (depending on the MUA I prefer to match my own shade as too many a time I have walked out with a shade that does not match my skintone!) It is a perfect match and I have been using it since and I do like it. It is lightweight and easy to blend and works wonderfully with the LM Tinted Moisturiser.

So that was my haulage...I do have a few other things I bought whilst I was on vacation in Paris in the summer from the Oh So Amazing Sephora..yes!! I love Sephora and I can't believe they closed down in the UK :( Oh well maybe that calls for another post on my purchases!

Well earlier this week I popped into Superdrug as I was hoping to purchase Barry M's new Nail Effects but I resisted! Hmm...it kind of looked a bit tacky to me, maybe in another colour it would look nice but I wasn't liking the results. I fell in love with two other products, a new Lip Paint in 150, a gorgeous pinky brown shade perfect for autumn and the Glitter Eye Crayon in Bronze ( I know glitter can look so childlike sometimes but it was sooo pretty!!)

I was a very good girl and resisted buying any makeup, partly because I was looking at my makeup storage and thinking I sometimes buy on impulse, wear it a few times and then it's back in my drawer :( So I am really trying to make good use of my make up. I did buy a face scrub and eye cream for £3 from Superdrug's Vitamin E range which I love. I adore the skin oil which I usually use in the evenings and I honestly wake up with softer and smoother skin. I bought a face scrub because I am not completely satisfied with the Neutrogena 'Deep Clean' one I am using at the moment...it's just not gritty enough and I feel as though I need a grittier and creamier one especially for these cold months. I bought their eye cream mainly because as previously mentioned the skin under my eyes is becoming a little dry again because of the weather, but i will be mixing this with my Soap and Glory Eye Brightening Moisture Serum to illuminate them too.

I have changed my make up routine slightly as of last week so I will hopefully write a blog and post some photo's :)

Peace and Love

My Makeup Routine.

Hey my lovelies,
Sorry for such a delayed post things have been quite busy with starting a second job...
This post will be discussing my current makeup routine - products that I love using at the moment!

So after I have carried out my cleanse, tone and moisturise ritual I apply:



LM Oil Free Foundation Primer (please not I do not wear foundation...ever). A MUA in Selfridges tried this product on me when she was matching me to a TM and I just loved how flawless and smooth my skin looked. I apply a pea sized amount to my face to moisturise and allow it to sink in.



MAC Moisturecover Concealer NW25 - I use this for underneath my eyes as I find that it is light enough and provides an excellent eye brightening effect.



MAC Select Concealer NC42 - I will dab this on any marks or blemishes and it really does provide excellent coverage.



LM Oil Free Tinted Moisturiser in Sand - The consistency of this TM is in between thin/thick. I personally think it is just right as with other TM's I have found them to be too light and of an ashy tone. I absolutely love the coverage it provides as well as how flawless my skin looks after application. (Also I have had this TM for almost a year and use it everyday and I am just coming to the end now!)



Kryolan Translucent Powder - I used to work in a makeup boutique in Covent Garden, 'B Never Too busy To Be Beautiful' and my colleague recommended me Kryolan aka Charles Fox Shop behind London Transport Museum. I usually swirl my face powder brush into the lid and tap of the excess powder which is enough to set the TM. It's light, colourless and sets the TM beautifully resulting in a radiant finish.



MAC Paint Pot in Painterly - When I ran out of my UDPP I decided I wanted to see what all the hype was about MAC Paintpots - Painterly in particular being a 'fab' eye primer. I have to say I do like it. It does keep my eyeshadow looking fresh all day but I have had for just over 6 months and it seems like it's going a little dry.



MAC Paint Pot in Rubenesque - I LOVE this colour. It's so pretty and really compliments my skin tone which is fair-medium. I apply this with my finger as I find that I can blend it easily than with a brush, the application can be patchy.




Shu Uemura Drawing Liner in Black - Another product I highly rate. It is super smooth and a really intense black which glides on beautifully. I apply this with a fine tipped eyeliner brush I bought from the GOSH range in Superdrug.



Body Shop Eyelash Curler - I HAVE to curl my lashes and I really notice the difference when I don't. I can't compare as I have only used the Body Shop Eyelash Curler but it really is worth the investment :)



UD Big Fatty Mascara - I have been reaching out for this mascara at the moment. It delivers great colour, volume and curls wonderfully. I was a bit hmmm... about this mascara at first but I figured that it was how I applied it. Technique is so important!



UD 24/7 Glide On Eyeliner - Depending on my mood/outfit I'll reach for an UD 24/7 Glide on Eyeliner usually in a bright colour but lately I have been using Zero.



Nars Blush in Madly - This has definetly been my staple blusher for the past year. It is such a lovely colour - pinky brown and brightens up my complexion without a doubt. I love my blusher!!






Rimmel Lipstick in Foxy or Nude Delight - Again depending on my makeup/outfit I have been reaching for Rimmel's Lipstick in Foxy quite a bit and I love it. Especially if my eye makeup is neutral - a slick of Foxy looks lovely. If I wear colours on my eyes then I tend to use Nude Delight which is gorgeous!

I am so glad I have finally gotten around to completing this post. These are the products that I have been using pretty much for the past year. I do use other products in my makeup collection too but these are the ones I reach for mainly. Although I do have a feeling that now that colder months are here I will be changing my makeup routine - will keep you all posted though :)

*Please note that all photo's have been taken from google as I can't find my camera lead :( Hopefully will turn up soon!*

Peace and love,