New Makeup Haul

MAC 'Mehr' Lipstick - I specifically went to the MAC counter for a lipstick because I had mentioned in my previous wish list post that I was looking for a colour similar to what Kylie Jenner had been sporting. When browsing lipsticks and eyeshadows I reach for the colours that catch my eye and because I was looking for a 'dark browny pink' shade I instantly picked 'Mehr' up, which is not a colour I had mentioned in my wish list. I swatched the colour on my hand and I really liked the look of it but before buying I asked one of the makeup artists to show me 'Velvet Teddy' which she then told me is out of stock, I didn't want to walk away with out a lipstick so I decided on Mehr as I thought it was closest to the colour I had been looking for, possibly a little darker but I love it. In my wish list I had also mentioned the colours 'Faux' and 'Twig' but after doing more research I thought 'Faux' was too light and sheer and 'Twig' was lighter than I was looking for too but I would possibly buy that in the future. MAC describes this colour as 'dirty blue pink' which is an interesting way to describe it. I usually don't like to buy MAC lipsticks instead I wait until I have 6 empty containers so that I can earn a free lipstick through the 'Back to MAC' programme but unfortunately this time I was 2 short of a free lipstick! 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Lipstick/index.tmpl

MAC 'Pink Treat' Cremestick Liner - After choosing a lipstick I asked the makeup artist to match up a lip liner. She asked me if I was going for the 'Kylie Jenner look' which I'm sure is a frequently asked question at the counter, she then told me that this is in fact the lip liner Kylie uses herself and luckily it was in stock. I'm so pleased with this liner it is so easy to use because it glides on so smoothly and it stays in place and lasts much longer than any other liner I have used.  I have been using MAC 'Dervish' lip pencial for some time now which wears off very easily so I would definitely recommend the MAC Cremestick liners over the regular lip pencils which are the same price. 

In this picture I am using both 'Pink Treat' cremestick liner and 'Mehr' lipstick

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/167/1092/Products/Lips/Lip-Pencil/Cremestick-Liner/index.tmpl

MAC 'Girlie' Eyeshadow - I couldn't leave the counter with out picking up an eyeshadow to fill a space in my palette. I was looking for a dusky pink colour mostly to use for a simple everyday look instead of using browns and neutrals. I probably could have picked a better colour but it was a last minute decision however I used it last night as a base colour for a smokey eye and I was pleased with the outcome. This colour is described as 'rosy-pink with subtle shimmer'. 

In this picture I have incorporated 'Girlie' eyeshadow in a smokey eye along with MAC 'Quarry' 'Sketch' 'Mulch' 'Gleam' 'Shroom' eyeshadows, MAC liquid eyeliner, Barry M Lash Vegas Mascara and I used my HD Brow and Eye palette to fill in my eyebrows. 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/363/Products/Eyes/Shadow/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl

MAC Liquid Eye Liner -  I always buy MAC liquidlast eye liner and I swear by it but this time I thought I would go for something different, which was a mistake. Although I am getting use to the different applicator which possibly makes for a more precise finish than the liquidlast brush, I find this liner smudges and wears off easier when worn on its own with out eyeshadow. 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/151/341/Products/Eyes/Liner/Liquid-Eye-Liner/index.tmpl

I also repurchased 2 of my must have and favourite makeup products which are the MAC Pro Concealer Palette and Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder Foundation.

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/157/23772/Products/Face/Concealer/PRO-Conceal-and-Correct-PaletteMedium/index.tmpl

http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/light-wonder-8-medium.html

In this picture I am wearing all of the products listed above.

'Vibrant Pink' Makeup Look

Lately I have been trying some more 'adventurous' makeup looks, focusing on my eye makeup in particular. Instead of the brown/gold/bronze smokey eyes I would usually go for I have been using other colours which really work to compliment my eye colour and make them pop! 

Unfortunately the makeup used went to waste as I decided to get my brushes out at 10 o'clock at night but I got a few pictures and I created an eye makeup look that was perfect for the outfit I was wearing the following weekend. I think the colours I used are gorgeous, they worked so well together and I loved the outcome! 

Eyes

primer/base - MAC 'Painterly' Paintpot 

main/base colour - MAC 'Sushi Flower' Eyeshadow 

transition colour - MAC 'Soft Brown' Eyeshadow 

brow bone highlight - MAC 'Vanilla' Pigment 

outer 'V' -  MAC 'Sketch' Eyeshadow 

inner corner and lower lash line - MAC 'Amber Lights' Eyeshadow 

eye liner and water line - MAC Liquidlast Eyeline in 'Point Black'

eyebrows - HD Eye and Brow Palette 'Medium Brown'

mascara - Barry M 'Lash Vegas' Waterproof Mascara

Face

foundation - Charlotte Tillbury Light Wonder Foundation (Shade 8) 

concealer - MAC Pro Concealer Palette 

highlghter - MAC Prep + Prime Highligher in 'Light Boost' 

powder - MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Powder in 'Medium Plus'

bronzer/contour - MAC Bronzing Powder in 'Matte Bronze' 

blusher - MAC Cremeblend Blush in 'So Sweet, Easy' 

cheekbone highlighter - MAC 'Bare Study' Paintpot

Lips 

Lipstick - MAC 'Candy Yum-Yum' Lipstick

Recent Makeup Look

This is a makeup look I created to attend a wedding, the main focus of the look was the eye makeup, I was going for an 'Arabic' look, I teamed that with my regular face routine and my favourite MAC lipstick 'Pure Zen' which goes with so many looks. I used the MAC eyeshadows 'Plum Dressing' and 'Amber Lights' these stunning colours worked beautifully together and really complimented my green eyes. 

Unfortunately as much as I tried to capture the beauty of this eyeshadow, my camera didn't pick up the colours and attention to detail as well as I would have hoped but I will be recreating the look and posting a tutorial soon.

I'm wearing 

Dress - Chic Boutique Darlington 

Earrings - Ebay 

(I created natural looking curls in my hair using GHD's)

MAC Makeup Haul

So my relative went to Las Vegas 2 weeks ago and as you may know MAC makeup along with many other things is much cheaper over there and I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to stock up on some makeup I wanted and save a little money at the same time. Originally I was intending not to use any new buys till I went on holiday but I went to a wedding last weekend and I couldn't resist a perfect opportunity to play with my new makeup with out it going to waste. However I have managed to keep 2 products in their packaging and I can't wait to try them out on holiday. Below are my thoughts on the products I have tried and the reasons why I wanted them in my makeup collection. 

(Images below were added after use) 

MAC Prep + Prime Highlighter 'Light Boost' - You may have seen this on my 'May Makeup Wish List' I have wanted this for some time now and I'm pleased to say it was worth the wait. I am loving this product, its a fantastic highlighter; it conceals and brightens dark under eye circles like no other highlighter I have used. This product ticks all the boxes and I would say its as good if not better that YSL Touche Eclat.

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/153/15746/Products/Eyes/Primer/PrepPrime-Highlighter/PrepPrime-Highlighter/index.tmpl

MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot 'Bare Study' - This is the second time I have purchased this product, you may have seen me mention I once forgot to replace the lid and it dried out. This is probably the most sheer colour in the paint pot collection, it is described as 'soft beige with gold pearl' this colour is very delicate which is why I use it as a highlighter on my brow and cheek bones etc. I wouldn't use this product as a eyeshadow primer because in my opinion it doesn't hold colour as well as 'Painterly' paint pot. 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/1573/Products/Eyes/Shadow/Pro-Longwear-Paint-Pot/index.tmpl

Mac Pro Longwear Paint Pot 'Constructavist' - This is a product I have seen used a lot on youtube tutorials so I had to have it, so far I have used it once and was impressed. This is described as 'metallic brown with red pearl' it can be used on its own blended out for a easy go-to smokey eye or can be used as a base for eyeshadows, 'Constructavist' is a similar consistency to 'Painterly' and holds other products well which means for longer lasting eyeshadow. When I used this I applied MAC 'Satin Taupe' eyeshadow on top and found that using a darker base underneath this eyeshadow brought out its true colour, so I am excited to see how it will work with some other dark and metallic eye shadows. 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/1573/Products/Eyes/Shadow/Pro-Longwear-Paint-Pot/index.tmpl

MAC Eyeshadow 'Soft Brown' - This eyeshadow is not available online or at MAC counters in the UK so I was pleased to finally get my hands on it all the way from Vegas. I use to find matte neutral shades boring and would look over them at the counter but when you come to understand blending and transition you realise that these colours are important and now I have 5 matte neutral eyeshadows and I use them all. This colour is described as 'soft golden peachy brown' it is quite similar to MAC 'Texture' but is lighter, has less orange tones and is completely matte where as 'Texture' has some shimmer and like 'Texture' this product also works for contouring.

(Only available at MAC Pro counters in the UK)

MAC Lipstick 'Candy Yum-Yum' - This is one of those colours you can't miss at the counter, it has to be one of the brightest MAC lipsticks and I can see it becoming one of their best sellers. It is simply described as 'neon pink' and it is a matte finish. I haven't yet used this colour but as you can imagine I am very excited to try it. 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/products/spp/shaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT168&PRODUCT_ID=PROD310&SKU_ID=SKU43338

MAC Bronzing Powder 'Matte Bronze' - I'm not sure if I have ever had a bronzing powder by MAC or if I have only tried their 'Mineralize Skin Finish Powder' because I have been buying MAC for so long. This colour is described as 'bare shouldered' bronze - I'm not sure what that means. I haven't yet used this product because its one which I have managed to keep sealed till my holiday so I shall let you know my thoughts when I have tried it out. 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/products/spp/shaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT159&PRODUCT_ID=PROD302&SKU_ID=SKU3989

MAC Cremeblend Blush 'So Sweet, So Easy' - I don't usually go for cream blushers but I have recently been using a YSL cream blush I own which is lovely and I like to change up my blusher so the more choices the better. I attempted to buy this once before but was told it was out of stock, so I'm guessing it is popular, the colour is described as 'bright yellow pink' and looks like my perfect shade of blush. This is another product I am waiting to use so look out for a review. 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/156/15668/Products/Face/Cheek/Cremeblend-Blush/index.tmpl

May/June Makeup Favourites

Below are the makeup products I have been loving the most recently, I haven't been buying a whole lot of new makeup lately because holiday shopping and saving is my priority at the moment but I have been experimenting with the products I already own and trying some new looks! 

Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder Foundation - I had to mention this in my favourites, up to now I have only used a sample of this product but I absolutely love it, to find out why check out my recent blog post for a full review here.

http://www.charlottetilbury.com/shop-by-product/complexion/foundation.html?gclid=CjkKEQjwttWcBRCuhYjhouveusIBEiQAwjy8IB50GU7B1_YP0nK_fE3Odzop4ekTf3VfglC--A4ltK3w_wcB

MAC 'Let Me Pop' Paint Pot - I love MAC paint pots, this is the third one I have bought (sadly the first one I bought in the colour 'Bare Study' was short lived - always remember to put the lid back on after use or the product will dry out). I bought 'Let Me Pop' which is described as a 'frosted light copper' at Christmas time and wasn't so impressed with the product at first because I thought it was wearing off really quickly, recently I tested it out again and applied it in a different way and now I can't get enough of it. I found that unlike MAC 'Painterly' paint pot, 'Let Me Pop' is quite oily and needs a base to stick to, I tried this colour over 'Painterly' and I had not only long lasting results but a more intense pop of colour than I would of if I was to use the product on its own. I have also used 'Let Me Pop' for a light shimmer effect over eyeshadow, to do this I just lightly dabbed the product on to my lids on top of the eyeshadow I have applied. This colour is so glittery and gorgeous and it is perfect for a night out. 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/1573/Products/Eyes/Shadow/Pro-Longwear-Paint-Pot/index.tmpl

MAC 'Antiqued' Eyeshadow - This colour is described as 'ash brown with bronze'. I have had this in my makeup collection since 2011 and I still have quite a lot of product left. Since I began filling up my MAC eyeshadow palette I neglected my older eyeshadows and was excited to use all the new colours I had bought. Recently I became bored with my everyday statement 'feline flick' and swapped it for a neutral smokey eye using MAC 'Mulch' (which I have mentioned in a previous post) but last week I tried something different again with 'Antiqued'. I first applied my trusty MAC 'Painterly' Paint Pot all over my lids, then I used 'Antiqued' all over my lids, slightly above my crease and lightly under my eyes, to create some dimension I used MAC 'Texture' eyeshadow as a transition colour above my crease and as always those brows need a lift so I used MAC 'Shroom' as my brow bone and inner corner highlight, to finish off I lined my water lines with a black eyeliner and applied lashings of mascara. This look is so easy to create and really brings out my green eyes.

An everyday neutral smokey eye look created with MAC 'Antiqued' 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/363/Products/Eyes/Shadow/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl

MAC 'Texture' Eyeshadow - As I mentioned above I use 'Texture' as a transition shade, the colour is described by MAC as a 'peachy brown with shimmer'. Recently I was experimenting and found it is also a perfect contour colour for my skin tone. This colour is really intense and pigmented but when it is used correctly and is thoroughly blended it creates the illusion of a perfectly chiseled jawline and cheek bones. I must mention this product is hard to get hold of, I went to various MAC counters before I finally got my hands on it, I'm not sure if it has been discontinued or is in high demand therefore is usually out of stock. 

This may appear a little dark for a face contour but remember blending is the key! 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/363/Products/Eyes/Shadow/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl

New MAC Eyeshadows

No shopping trip is complete with out a visit to the MAC counter. I'm a MAC addict and in my opinion you can never have too much make up. As much as I want to buy everything in sight when I am there, since Christmas I have been concentrating on filling up my MAC eyeshadow palette, I have finally filled up one side of the palette with neutral colours and I am now beginning on the second side where I am opting for a mixture of colours from purples and pinks to blacks and greys; any colours I think will be popular and look good on different eye colours and basically any colours I just can't resist.

 On this visit to the MAC counter, I bought 'Quarry' which I have been wanting to pick up for a while after hearing MUA Tanya Burr recommend it and put it amongst her 'Top 10 MAC eyeshadows' this filled the last slot in my neutral palette.

I then began to look for brighter and bolder eyeshadows, with me having green/blue eyes a lot of colours work with them and make them 'pop', in particular purple. The eyeshadows 'Stars N Rockets' and 'Plum Dressing' immediately stood out out to me. I haven't yet used these eyeshadows as I have been busy but I can't wait to experiment with them and use them with different colours to create some gorgeous eye looks. 

 Choosing eyeshadows (or anything) at MAC can be quite hard and a little overwhelming as there is so much choice, but the staff are always very helpful and can advise you as to what colours will suit you. 

If you would like to ask me for some advice on MAC eyeshadows or on anything else you would like to know feel free to leave a comment or contact me through facebook, twitter or instagram! 

I will soon post some pictures of me wearing these eyeshadows and I will also be writing a post on my favourite MAC eyeshadows in my palette.  

 'Quarry' (soft muted plum brown)

'Stars N Rockets' (purple with pink pearl) 

'Plum Dressing' (pinky plum with metal)

Quote Of The Week

May Makeup Wish List

Starting from now, once every month I will be creating a makeup wish list. In the collage above I have put together some makeup items I am hoping to buy in the near future.

1. MAC 'CANDY YUM-YUM' Lipstick - I keep eyeing up this colour when I am at a MAC Counter but have not yet bought it, last time I chose 'Pure Zen' over this because I was looking for an every day colour. 'Candy Yum-Yum' is a very popular colour from MAC and has some great reviews. It is a very vivid, almost neon fuschia colour, if there was ever a shocking pink this is it! 

2. NARS 'Turkish Delight' Lipstick - Basically this colour is a favourite of Kim Kardashian so I have to have it! I usually buy MAC lip glosses but I'm dying to try some NARS products and with this being a big seller from the brand I think its a good place to start. This would be the perfect every day lip gloss and it would also look gorgeous with some smokey eyes.

3. Stila 'Dusty Rose' Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eyeshadow in - The Stila metallic eye shadows come in a range of colours, but at around £33.00 per pot they are rather pricey so I have picked my favourite colour from the range and hope to eventually build a collection. Although this product is expensive I have read reviews which say the eyeshadows are worth every penny. I have seen various youtubers using this product and I must say they do look gorgeous! 

4. MAC Prep + Prime Highlighter - I am currently using Rimmel 'Wake Me up' concealer as my under eye highlight and also as a highlight when contouring, I have almost ran out of that so I am planning to replace it with MAC Prep + Prime as I have heard great reviews about it. I am usually happy with MAC products so I am sure this wont disappoint. 

5. MAC 'In Anticipation' Pro Longwear Lip Pencil - If you are going to buy a MAC Lip Pencil I would definitely go for a Pro Longwear rather than a regular lip pencil. The Pro Longwear pencils stain your lips so the colour lasts hours where as I feel the others wear off really easily. The colour 'In Anticipation' is versatile and could be used with nude pink lipsticks as well as bright pinks. I think this lip pencil would be a useful addition to my makeup kit.  

6. MAC 'Retrospeck' Eyeshadow - Another product I have heard good reviews about and again I have seen a lot of youtubers referring to this colour, in particular Tanya Burr. However I have heard this colour looks better against lighter skin tones so I will have to ensure this colour will work for me before purchasing. I have space left for one more eyeshadow in my MAC neutral palette so this is possibly the colour I will go for. 

7. Crown Brush 10 Colour Concealer Palette - This is a very popular product used by many beauty bloggers and youtubers. There are a lot of similar products on the market but I want to go for a brand I know of. This palette will be great for concealing but I will use it mostly for contouring, there will be a shade to work with for all skin tones so I can use this on clients as well as myself. 

8. Benefit 'Watt's Up' Highlighter - I only wear a cheekbone highlight when I am going for a full on makeup look for a night time or special occasion and when I do I use MAC 'Gleam' eyeshadow. However I am looking for a more subtle high light and I prefer cream highlighters as I think the finish with a cream is more 'glowy'. I have tried Benefits 'High Beam' and 'Moon Beam' highlighters in the past and I loved those so I am sure this one will be gorgeous too! 

My 5 Favourite Makeup Products At The Moment

Benefit 'That Gal' Brightening Primer

I have recently fell in love with this product after using up a sample I received when I bought the Benefit 'Porefessional' Primer, as soon as I ran out of the sample I purchased it in full size. There is so much to like about this product; some of the ingredients in this primer are raspberry and camomile which gives it a gorgeous, refreshing fruity smell. The texture is like silk, it applies so smoothly and creates the perfect base for foundation. The primer does what it says on the label, it truly does brighten up my skin even when foundation is applied on top my skin in still glowing. Also it does the job of keeping my makeup in place. 'That Gal' is now my favourite primer and part of my everyday makeup routine. 

http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/view/that-gal

Chanel Perfection Lumiere 50 Beige 

I think I may have found my perfect foundation! As I have said before I have tried Chanel Vita Lumiere and Lift Lumiere, along with many other foundations and was dissatisfied with them, but this one is 'perfection'. It answers all my prayers when it comes to foundation; the coverage, colour, finish and durability tick all the boxes. Initially I thought that Perfection Lumiere might be too heavy for me as it is described as a full coverage and matte finish foundation. So I tried a sample first and found that the coverage is adjustable, meaning you can build the foundation up to create the coverage and finish to suit you. This and 'That Gal' primer are a perfect combination. 

http://www.chanel.com/en_GB/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Foundations-PERFECTION-LUMI%C3%88RE-126509?sku=126523

MAC 'Painterly' Paint Pot 

This product creates the perfect smooth base for eyeshadow making it easier to apply and blend and prevents the eyeshadow from creasing and wearing off through out the day/night. I use this every time I apply eyeshadow.

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/1573/Paint-Pot/index.tmpl

MAC 'Pure Zen' Lipstick 

This semi sheer peach/pink lipstick is my favourite nude colour to date. It is the perfect everyday lipstick and also works with so many makeup looks. This lipstick is a Creamsheen formula, the finish is more like that of a lipgloss and is really moisturising. This teamed with MAC 'Dervish' lip pencil is my go-to at the moment. 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl

MAC 'Mulch' Eyeshadow 

The colour 'Mulch' is described as 'red brown with bronze pearl'. One of the reasons I love this eyeshadow is because I think it makes my green eyes 'pop'. Like most MAC eyeshadows it is well pigmented and so easy to work with and blend.  

This colour is so easy to work with, it looks gorgeous on its own applied all over the lid and below the lower lash line, I wore this last week and it reminded me of a Mila Kunis eye makeup look I had seen. This colour also works with so many colours, I use it alot in the outer corners teamed with colours such as MAC 'All That Glitters' or 'Patina'. I find myself referring to this colour a lot and it is definitely one of my most used colours in my palette. 

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/154/363/Products/Eyes/Shadow/Eye-Shadow/index.tmpl

In the following images I have incorporated 'Mulch' in to 2 eye looks...

1. 
MAC 'Painterly' Paint Pot
MAC 'All That Glitters' eyelids
MAC 'Cork' in crease and blended out
MAC 'Mulch' outer corners and lower lash lines
MAC 'Shroom' inner corners and brow bones
MAC Liquidlast Liner 'Point Black' top lash lines and water lines
HD Pro Eye and Brow Pro Palette 'Medium Brown' brows 

2.

MAC 'Painterly' Paint Pot

MAC 'Mulch' eyelids and blended slightly above crease and on lower lash lines 

MAC 'Wedge' used as a transition colour above crease to blend out 'Mulch' 

MAC Liquidlast Liner 'Point Black' water lines

My Current Everyday Makeup Products (Reviews and Ratings)

On a normal day my makeup is pretty simple, heres a list of the products I use...

Benefit The Porefessional Primer - I have tried a few primers from different brands and haven't been impressed but to date this primer has been the most satisfying. I think it does the job of keeping my foundation in place although I feel that I still need to top up with a little powder through out the day as I have oily skin. I bought this product because I wasn't happy with the way my foundation was laying on my pores in my T zone, I felt like I needed more coverage so I bought this product hoping it would do the trick and it does! However when I run out of this product instead of repurchasing I want to try the Benefit Stay Flawless primer to wear with the Stay Flawless foundation which I have used up and will be repurchasing. 8/10

http://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/view/the-porefessional?ext_id=ppc_1567&gclid=CPOFn5LDxb0CFWsTwwod6YwAGg

Chanel Vitalumiere Foundation (40 Beige) - I came to use this after borrowing my mams foundation (Chanel Lift Lumiere 50 Naturel) when I ran out of whatever foundation I was using at the time. When I tried Lift Lumiere my mam said it suited me and it was the best foundation she had seen on me. So I bought it for my self and used it for a while, but the problem I had with this foundation was that when I had a spray tan on my face I found the colour looked a little ashy and grey because it didn't match my skin tone. So the next time I went to the counter I got the colour a shade lighter and changed to Vitalumier which is the equivalent for younger skin. For a while I thought this was the perfect foundation for me and although I like the colour I find it to be a bit oily, I need to use a lot of setting powder with this product and I have to continuously apply it through out the day otherwise I feel like the foundation would slide off and as I said previously the coverage in my T zone is not great. So I am still on my quest to find my perfect foundation, I would like to try Chanel Perfection Lumiere and I would also like to repurchase the Benefit Stay Flawless Foundation. 7/10

http://www.chanel.com/en_GB/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Foundations-VITALUMI%C3%88RE-95640?sku=95647



MAC Pro Conceal and Correct Palette (Medium) - I couldn't live with out concealer! I have dark circles under my eyes which are hereditary and obviously me being a night hawk doesn't help. Therefore concealer is very important in my make up routine, luckily I don't get spots often so I do only use it under my eyes. I think this product is fantastic because your getting 4 shades of the MAC Studio Finish concealer plus 2 corrector shades for the price you would pay for 2 of the same concealer in a single shade. Firstly I use the mid peach corrector in the palette to cover and brighten the dark circles, then I apply NC 30 over the top so it blends in to my foundation. The darker shades are great for contouring. I am happy with the coverage and the concealer and corrector combined are the best products I have came across for covering my dark circles. I will repurchase this product but I'm always looking for something even better. I would like to try the MAC Prep and Prime Highligher to use with this product to brighten and highlight under my eyes more. 8/10

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/157/23772/Products/Face/Concealer/PRO-Conceal-and-Correct-PaletteMedium/index.tmpl


Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder (Translucent) After hearing MUA Tanya Burr recommend this product so many times on her youtube channel and saying it is the only setting powder in her makeup kit, I had to try it for myself. This product does exactly what its suppose to and works well with all the foundations I have used it with. I apply this after foundation and concealer and use it to touch up during the day. At only £3.99 this is the cheapest product in my makeup kit and I will definitely be repurchasing. 9/10

http://uk.rimmellondon.com/products/face/stay-matte-pressed-powder


MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural (Dark) - I use this product as a bronzer and to contour. I contour around my cheek bones, temples and jawline and I also dust the product lightly over my chin and forehead and blend down my neck. I would say this product is long lasting but I like to reapply through out the day to keep me looking sun kissed. As for the colour it can sometimes look a little orange if too much is applied. I have repurchased this item probably 4 times in different shades, I have previously used a lighter shade as a setting powder which I would also recommend. 8/10

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/159/1343/Products/Face/Powder/Mineralize-Skinfinish-Natural/index.tmpl


MAC Powder Blush (Dollymix, Fleur Power, Pink Swoon) - First of all, these blushers last forever, a little goes a long way as these powders are SO pigmented. I can't remember the last time I used another blusher. All these blushes are shades of pink (my favourite colour) Fleur Power and Pink Swoon are more muted and have slight peach tones, these are the colours I use most. Dollymix is a bright pink, it is one of the most popular MAC blushes, I like to wear this when I want more colour in my cheeks and when the rest of my makeup is quite plain. I love these blushes so I would repurchase these, however I would like to try some different shades. I would definitely recommend! 9/10

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/156/329/Products/Face/Cheek/Powder-Blush/index.tmpl

HD Brows Pro Eye and Brow Palette - I bought this product before Christmas and unfortunately the exact product I have is not available on the HD Brows website any longer, however there is a very similar product 'New Eye and Brow Palette' that will do the same job. I started filling in my brows last year and now I couldn't go out with out fixing them, its true, brows frame your face and eyeshadow looks much better when you have good brows. With this product I found the perfect shade of powder to match my brows so they still look natural and I get a lot of compliments on them. My natural brows have a good arch so I just use the powder to expand the brows inwards and outwards. I use the angled end of the brush that comes with the kit, its the perfect brow brush! I'm really happy with this palette, the powders are very pigmented and good quality, and I love to use the other shades for creating a smokey eyeshadow look. Again with me having quite oily skin I like to touch up my brows when I can. If I needed to repurchase this product I would get the 'Foxy Palette' which would be my shade in the updated palettes. If you are obsessed with your brows you should try this fantastic product! 10/10

http://hdbrows.com/new-eye-and-brow-palette.html

MAC Liquidlast Liner (Point Black) - I feel bare with out eyeliner, I wear it everyday! This liner is perfect because it lasts all day and there is no smudging. All I can say is be careful when applying this product because if you make a mistake it is difficult to remove. When it comes to the 'feline flick' remember practise makes perfect. I'm now on to my third tube of this, I wouldn't use another eyeliner! 9/10

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/151/1250/Products/Eyes/Liner/Liquidlast-Liner/index.tmpl

Barry M Lash Vegas Mascara - I have to praise Barry M as there waterproof mascaras are the only mascaras I have found to actually be waterproof. I have tried so many other mascaras that claim to be waterproof and I have been left with black circles under my eyes where they have smudged. Luckily this mascara also lengthens and thickens my lashes so it is an all rounder! However I must mention I really dislike the packaging as it is really cheap looking and bad quality, but what can you expect for the price. 9/10 

http://www.barrym.com/lash-vegas-waterproof-mascara.html


MAC Lip Pencil (Dervish) - I only recently started wearing lip liner. I draw slightly over my lip line to make my lips appear fuller. I like the colour of this product, its pretty much the same colour as my lips so it looks really natural and can be worn alone. However this product isn't long lasting and it wears off easily. I don't think I would repurchase instead I would like to try the MAC Pro Longwear Lip Pencils. 7/10

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/167/340/Products/Lips/Lip-Pencil/Lip-Pencil/index.tmpl


Avon Ultraglaze Lipgloss (Pink Watermelon) - I usually use MAC lipgloss because the colours are gorgeous but I have been using this lipgloss for a while after receiving it as a free gift with another Avon product. I love the colour for an everyday look and it feels really light on my lips and not sticky at all! 10/10

http://avonshop.co.uk/product/make-up/lips/avon-ultra-glazewear-lip-gloss.html

I don't have a recent picture of my everyday makeup but the picture above is close enough. In this picture I am wearing all the products listed above as well as eyeshadow from my MAC pro palette (Patina, Wedge, Shroom) and the Rich Brown shade from my HD Pro Eye and Brow palette.

I'm wearing: 

Blazer - H&M 

Top - Chic Boutique Darlington 

Earrings - H&M