Hello to Highlighting

I have a confession to make... until recently I had never used highlighter before. In my defence, there are so many highlighters in this world that I didn't know where to begin. I did some research and read some reviews (as I always do before purchasing something new) and decided on Makeup Revolution's Vivid Baked Highlighter in Golden Lights. I also picked up the Setting Brush from Real Techniques. Here are some thoughts:

Latest Beauty Steals

I think we can all agree that there is nothing better than a bargain. Today I'm going to share with you two products that I recently purchased. Big Bucket Deals had a pop up store in Wellington last week and over the weekend, so clearly I had to take advantage of the prices.

Maybelline: Illegal Length Mascara | Review

Maybelline is my go-to for mascara and today I'm sharing a product I've been loving all year. Their Illegal Length mascara has found its way into regular rotation in my make up routine.

Real Techniques: Expert Face Brush and Powder Brush | Review

Real Techniques has a wide range of quality brushes at an affordable price! Created by Sam and Nic Chapman, Real Techniques offers every brush a girl could ever need. I currently own the Expert Face Brush and Powder Brush. Today I'm sharing my thoughts on them with you:

L'Oreal Paris: True Match Foundation | Review

Finding the perfect foundation is something I've struggled with since I first started wearing make up. It's not something I wear every day, generally only when my skin is having a bad day, I feel like making my complexion more even or I'm doing a full face of make up. As a pale person with yellow undertones, I find it difficult to find a foundation that matches my skin without being too orange, too pink or too dark. L'Oreal Paris' True Match Foundation has a wide range of shades so I decided to give it a go!

Maybelline: Instant Age Rewind Concealer | Review

Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Eraser Concealer is a product I have wanted to try for so long! But whenever I went to the drugstore it was always sold out or the wrong shade was in stock. I've finally managed to get my hands on it and here are my thoughts:

Maybelline: Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser | Review

Maybelline's Baby Skin Pore Eraser is a product I've heard a lot about. Having never used a face primer before (I know, so bad of me!), I was keen to try it out. Here are my thoughts:

Soft Pink Make Up Look

Lately I've been obsessed with pink and mauve shades, particularly eye shadows. I think they really suit hazel eyes (which I have!) and for me it's not too far away from my comfort zone of neutrals. I created this look using the Models Prefer Complete Colour Portfolio palette. 

Rimmel: Lasting Finish Kate Moss Nude Collection Lipstick | Review & Swatches

Now I was definitely late to the game when it came to the release of Rimmel's Kate Moss Nude Collection. However, I managed to purchase 045 during Priceline's post Christmas sales. I also swatched 042 when I was in store, but decided upon 045 as I felt that it suited my skin tone and style better. 

Drugstore Beauty Haul

In my last post I shared the clothing items I bought during the sales. Today I'm sharing what I purchased during Priceline's Pink Dot Sale. I had prepared for this sale for a few days prior (making lists of products I wanted to try and the colours I wanted to test). I bought items online if I didn't need to see the colours or had used the product in the past. I went in store for swatching colours or if the item had been sold out online. Here is what I got! 

New Year's Eve Make Up Look

New Year's Eve is all about the glam so I wanted to design a look that was big, smokey and full of lashes and sparkle. 

Festive Make Up Look

Today I bring you a festive make up look, perfect for a party or to wear on Christmas Day! 

Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas & Stocking Fillers

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Christmas is only 9 sleeps away! I always find shopping for Christmas gifts both the most exciting and most stressful part of the festive season. However, the internet is a wonderful place and is making it easier and easier to find the perfect gift. Here are some ideas if you're still struggling with your gift shopping or need a few more ideas for stocking fillers: 

Everyday Make Up Look

Today I'm sharing a make up look that you can do every day. It generally takes me 10-15 minutes to do and is super simple. 

NYX: Butter Lipstick | Review & Swatches

Top to Bottom: 09 Candy Buttons, 06 Fireball, 02 Sweet Tart

This week on my blog I featured some NYX products that I recently bought. Last one of the week is the Butter Lipsticks. I purchased the colours 'Candy Buttons', 'Fireball' and 'Sweet Tart'. My opinions are based on using 'Candy Buttons'.

NYX: Love in Paris Eye Shadow Palette | Review

This week on my blog I am featuring some NYX products that I recently bought. Today is the Love in Paris Eye Shadow Palette. I purchased 'Parisian Chic'. I bought this palette because I was searching for something that was affordable and contained matte shades. 

NYX: Glam Shadow Sticks | Review & Swatches

This week on my blog I am featuring some NYX products that I recently bought. First up is NYX Glam Shadow Sticks. I purchased the colours 'Luminous Crystal', 'Elegant Marble' and 'Dazzling Quartz'. I had never used eye shadow in pencil or stick form and I was really eager to try it.

L'Oreal Paris: SuperLiner Perfect Slim | Review

L'Oreal Paris SuperLiner Perfect Slim is something I've been lusting after for a while. I've always found the price a bit too expensive for me ($24.45 AUD), so I snatched it up when it went on sale. I am so impressed with this eyeliner and am so happy to finally have it in my hands. Here's what I love about it:

Maybelline: Lash Sensational | Review

If you're even remotely interested in make up, I'm sure you have heard of Maybelline's Lash Sensational. So many people have raved about this mascara but is it really worth the hype? I purchased Lash Sensational Waterproof in Very Black to give it a try.

Essence Lip Liners | Review & Swatches

From left to right: 05 Soft Berry, 06 Satin Mauve, 07 Cute Pink, 08 Red Blush, 12 Wish Me A Rose

Over the past few weeks I've seen other bloggers go crazy for Essence's lip liners. Naturally I had to check them out! I was able to purchase 5 of the 6 colours available at Priceline in Australia. Unfortunately 'In The Nude' was sold out at each store I went to, but I will definitely be purchasing it when it is back in stock. These lip liners are great!