First Impression: Nars Orgasm & Sin Blush + Swatches

Hello everyone!

So I finally got my hands on some Nars blushes! After about 3 hours of looking as swatches online I decided to go with the infamous Orgasm and Sin.

                             

 Orgasm: is a pretty coral/pink blush with gold shimmer running through it, it is said that this shade suits all skin tones. I definitely think this is true because it just looks flattering on all different skin tones, I love how it adds definition to my cheek. It just adds a very healthy glow to my face, my friend even thought I had a facial done. Haha! RESULT!

Sin: is lovely berry shade with gold shimmer running through it. I think this one is a little harder to wear and it will look better as the months get colder and lipstick becomes darker. I cannot wait to wear this with a simple eye and Rebel lipstick by Mac!

L-R Sin, Orgasm 

                              

Overall I have extremely happy with both shades I bought, Orgasm being more wearable than Sin but still I am very pleased with the quality of the products. I am hoping to expand my Nars blush collection, any recommendation?

 

Favourites: August

Hello my lovlies! 

I am sure you have heard this a million times already BUT I cannot believe its august already! where has this year gone?! I do not know. However I can't wait because I love autumn/winter time.. hot chocolates, scarves, boots and dark lippy baby ;-) 

Lets jump right into my favourites for the past month: 

1. Crown brushes: Here I have the C405 Angle Contour Blush brush and the C441 Pro Blending Crease brush. I have been using these brushes to death this month. The contour brush is perfect for blush, contour or highlight and I have been using it for all three. The blending brush is incredibly soft and buffs out any harsh eyeshadow lines perfectly. I would highly recommend these brushes as they are very affordable and brilliant quality. 

2. Mac lipstick in patisserie: This is the perfect my lips but better lipstick, its a lustre finish so the colour pay off is only sheer. However since I have been working so much lately that's exactly what I have been wanting... and the smell!! DIVINE!! 

3. Benefits hoola bronzer: Again I have been loving this, however instead of using this to contour I have been using it to give myself an all over glow. Perfect for summer time! 

4. Benefits bella bamba: I am in love with Benefits boxed powders lately I own three but hoping to pick up some more. This one is a pretty pink shade with silver sheen running through it. It has been compared to Nars orgasm however I would say it is orgasms frosty sister, Its more blue toned. This has been perfect for adding a bit of life and definition to my face and because of the shimmer no need to highlight! Wooo! Also it smells great, honestly next time your near a counter smell it. LOL 

5. The Body Shop vitamin E day cream: This has been a staple in my skincare since February, it was perfect during winter to keep my skin hydrated and it still keeps my skin nice and plump during summer without being too heavy. I just love all of the vitamin E range from The body Shop.  

6. Ysl Touche eclat foundation: I have been loving this foundation ever since I used my points to buy it. I have done a more in depth review here. 

7. Garnier Eye roll on in medium: I use this product daily! It contains caffeine so it instantly wakes up the eye area up and okay coverage but I usually layer something over the top. The main thing I need this for is to reduce puffiness around my eyes and it does a great job! 

So there you have it guys my August favourites. Let me know what your favourites have been for the past month. 

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Sleek blush by three in Pink Spirit £9.99

Ysl Touche Elcat Concealer/Highlighter pen : Shade 3

Okay so I caved and bought into the hype surrounding this pen! I took the plunge and forked out £25 of my hard earned cash on this bad boy! Although I have only used this a couple of times I can already say that it was worth the money. It the perfect amount of concealer that I am after, okay so the coverage isn't great but I feel that full coverage concealer isn't ideal for everyday wear it looks unnatural. This does one better in the sense it brightens the under eye area making you look more awake and bright eyed without masking or caking your under eye in a heavy concealer. Don't get me wrong there are them special occasions where I want to conceal everything and go all out with the Kimmy K concealer and contour duo, but for everyday this is perfect! The only problem I have with it is that its only 2.5ml which is not very much so I am not sure if this will last too long. BUMMER! 

I have mine in shade 3 light peach and its a perfect match! However shade 1 is meant to be universal and work on all skin tones, I might have to put that to the test. 

Have you ladies tried this? If so how long did it last you with everyday wear?

The body shop Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Balm ..♥

Well, Well, Well ladies... 

If you follow my blog you will have seen this in my wishlist post, which means I have waited a month for this baby to go on sale. After numerous trips to The Body Shop asking if it's in yet only to be sent away empty handed, the finally had it! I snapped it up straight away! 

It retails for £12 but at the moment The body Shop has some amazing offers on such as 30% off in you buy three products! Bargain alert!!!! 

Anyway this Product is a cleansing balm which means you apply it to a dry face, you do not have to remove your make up for hand it will remove all traces of make up perfectly. Its solid in the tin as you can see, but as soon as you massage it into your face it melts in to a lovely oil which melts away make up. The smell is pleasant but subtle and very calming lovely after a hard day at work. After working this into my skin for about a minute I dampen my muslin cloth (£2.50 from the same range, as shown in the picture) with hot water and wipe away my make up and the cleanser. I haven't been using a toner or even a moisturiser for that matter, I just dry off my face and head to bed. 

In the morning MY OH MY! 

My skin has never felt so smooth and plump! Even a lady at a beauty counter commented how hydrated my skin was! I have only been using this product for the past week but I think its amazing! definitely a holy grail item me thinks! 

Have you tried this? what is your holy grail cleanser? 

Wordless Wednesday

Mac Haul + Some little extras

So I have been going a little crazy with mac lipsticks lately I now own 9 and my collection is ever growing. I managed to pick up 6 lovely mac lipsticks: Impassioned, Vegas volt, Rebel, Patisserie, Angel and Girl About town. Yes I think I am becoming obsessed ladies! There are still more I want!

Next I picked up Mac prolong wear concealer in NC30 this is a repurchase and I must say I love this stuff for a full coverage I had no sleep concealer and its pretty easy to work with.

I then wanted to get a few things from Nyx...

Firstly I was on the hunt for a good contour shade as I found all the ones I had were too warm and bronze to create a natural shadow. I picked up NYX blush in taupe and although I have only used it twice now I have to say this is the best shade for contouring as it is a slighty grey brown colour. My only issue is that it is a tad bit chalky and hard to blend, I am no on the hunt for a high quality dupe for this colour.

I then picked up three lip liners from NYX which I needed as nudes do not work for me unless I pair them with a lipliner. I got Natural, Peekaboo neatural and Deep red.

Lastly I got a lovely present of my Husband which came in a lovely Chanel bag, Yes it was the Chanel D'ombre Eyeshadow! For a full review click here


If you would like to see any reviews of these products let me know in the comments :-)

Review: YSL Le Teint Touche Eclat

Well hello hello hello!!!

So a couple of week ago I took advantage of the my boots points, which had racked up to a £34 balance due to numerous trips to boots! Guilty! Haha...
Well I decided to take the plunge and spend them on this lovely YSL foundation. Firstly YSL is my favourite high-end brand I love their mascara and there ever so pretty lipsticks, however I am a huge fan for pretty packaging so this may be where 50% of my love comes from.

Anyway back to the foundation, this foundation is a light weight foundation which is aimed at adding luminosity in order to accentuate contours of the face, as opposed to masking the face with a full coverage foundation. I completely agree with YSL on this one, masking your face in full coverage with make your face look flat and bigger. The main selling point of this foundation is that it has liquid gold running through it, and I must say that's what pulled me in. I mean who would want to apply liquid gold to their face everyday?

The coverage of this foundation is light to medium coverage but it covers all redness but still lets natural skin showing through such as freckles, I fricking LOVE this as it just looks so natural but flawless at the same time. It gives a lovely dewy finish (that will be the liquid gold at work!). The only problem with this foundation is the lasting power isn't the best as it is a very running foundation. However I find it can last me the entire work day of 8 hours if I use a primer and setting spray, although I don't think I will need these steps as the weather gets colder.

I apply this with of course my Real Techniques buffing brush and it is slowly taking over my love for my Mac F&B foundation.

Pros:
Pretty luxurious packaging
Lovely natural yet flawless finish
Nice and hydrating
Perfect amount of coverage

Cons:
Not full coverage which I love but if your after full coverage this isn't for you
May not be forgiving on those with oilier skin
On the pricey side

Overall I am in LOVE with this foundation and would recommend it to any who had normal to dry skin. YSL are not shy on giving out samples so pop to your nearest counter and check it out. If you would like to see a picture of me wearing it check out my FOTD.

Wordless Wednesday

From The Jewellery Box £7.99

Liebster Award

Hi ladies! I have an exciting post today :)

The lovely Georgina from hiiiitsgeorgina nominated me for the Liebster award. If you don't know already the Liebster award is for bloggers who have less than 200 followers. Its all about building a community and discovering new blogs! 

So now I have to answer the questions set by the lovely Georgina and then come up with 10 questions of my own and nominate 10 other blogs... got it? Like I said it's all about discovering new blogs! I must add that this is a freaking amazing idea and so cute! Liebster literally translates to sweetheart, beloved, or darling! How sweet right?! Anyways lets get to the Questions...

Georgina's questions: 

1. What's your favourite season?

My favourite season is definitely autumn!!! Its great because you can wear bold lipsticks and sultry smokey eyes, I always like to pair my leather jacket with some studded ankle boots in autumn too! Also it means lots of coffee dates with my friends! woo! Caramel latte please? 

2.Favourite high-end and drugstore/high street brand?

My favourite high-end brand would be YSL their packaging is just so pretty and I'm a sucker for pretty package.. and there products are pretty amazing! 

My favourite drugstore brand is sleek! I love blush and they get it bang on par! 

Also I thought I'd give MAC a mention as its a mix between the two.. I LOVE their lipsticks! 

3. What's your favourite place to go on Holiday?

I've only ever been on holiday once or twice but I love both times! I would love to go to Turkey but anywhere with sun, sand and mocktails will do it for me! 

4. How would your friends describe you?

This is a tough-y but I guess they would say I'm make-up crazy and addicted to coca cola! Haha.. I admit it I'm addicted to both. 

5. What/Who inspired you to start your blog?

Ermmm I have loved reading blogs to past the time for about a year now and I know personally that blogs are so helpful and fun for the readers, I wanted to do that. Also it gives me justification about spending £24 on an eyeshadow. LOL

6. What's your favourite blog?

My favourite blog is beauty-fulfilled, its run by a beautiful girl called Kaushal. She blogs about make-up and fashion. Love her! 

7. What was the first make-up item that you ever bought or was bought for you?

I think the first item of make-up I ever bought was a LOreal eyeliner which has been repurchased many times! Its simply amazing!

8. What is your favourite nail varnish colour?

I love love love Barry M Mushroom! A lovely brown nude colour for darker skin tones! 

9. What is your main haircare product?

Hmmmmm I don't really do much to my hair I wish I did but I just never have the time! (says the girl who can spend 2 hours doing make up) I would say my Caudalie divine oil to put on my ends after washing it. It keeps split ends at bay! 

10. What's your favourite pastel colour? 

I love all pastel colours! but if I had to choose one I'd say blue!! 

And there you have it ladies! 

My Nominees are : 

beauty-fulfilled.com

beautyfrom-within.blogspot.co.uk

blooms-of-beauty.blogspot.co.uk

daisyandmints.blogspot.co.uk

emilylovescosmetics.blogspot.co.uk

eshaparmar.blogspot.co.uk

makeupandmagazines.blogspot.co.uk

themakeupdirectory.blogspot.co.uk

thenameislaura.blogspot.co.uk

fashionandbeautyclassics.blogspot.co.uk

My questions to my beautiful nominees:

1. What is your Holy Grail foundation that you could not live without? 

2. What is your favourite High street clothing shop and why?

3. What is it about make-up and beauty fabulousness that you love so much? 

4. Do you prefer summer make up looks or winter make up looks? 

5. What is your favourite MAC lipstick? 

6. What is your favourite make up brand of all time? 

7. Eyeliner or lipstick?

8. Describe yourself in three words? 

9. Where in the world would you like to visit most? 

10. What inspired you to become a blogger? 

That was so much FUN! I can't wait to read all the interesting answers to my questions! Even if I haven't nominated you please feel free to use my set of questions. I nominate all you lovely ladies out there! Lets spread the love!!! 

Review: Chanel Illusion D'Ombre Eyeshadow in Ebloui

Hello my lovely ladies!

Today I have a review for you on the Chanel Illusion D'Ombre Eyeshadow in Ebloui!

This was a lovely gift from my husband and my very first piece of Chanel make-up which is exciting! As you can see the packaging is beautiful very elegant and chic, it would look lovely displayed on a dressing table. The colour of this is like no other I have seen, its a brown/deep red colour however its the perfect balance of the two to really make your eyes POP! The shimmer running through this is pretty heavy so if sparkle isn't your thing then this may not be for you. The formula of this product is great, its like a pressed pigment mixed with a cream eyeshadow. The feel when applying this is very spongy and light but the pigmentation is still very strong!

This is a perfect for a one stop smokey eye!

This product is very luxurious and definitely not for those on a budget at a price of £24. However it a great product and perfect for a gift or even a little treat for yourself if you have the money.

If you are wanting to play around with cream eyeshadows but are on a budget I suggest trying out the Maybelline colour tattoos out.

If you would like to see this in action comment below and I will post a picture of my one stop smokey eye!!

Wordless Wednesday

Mac Lipstick in Modesty £15.00

Face Of The Day : Purple smokey eye

Hello lovely ladies!

I hope you have been enjoying the summer and making the most of the weather :)
Todays post is just is a quick FOTD which is most suited for an evening out however if you want to rock this during the day time you GO GIRL!
Here it is..

Face: 

Ysl le tient touche eclat BD50 

Ganier eye roller medium 

Collecetion illuminating touch concealer 3 Glow 

Benefit hoola bronzer

Sleek Rose gold blush 

Eye: 

Urban decay eyeshadow primer 

Half baked from the naked palette all over the lid 

For the purple I used a mix of two purple shade from my BH Cosmetics 3rd edition palette put this in the crease and along bottom lash line

Sin from the naked palette as a highlight 

Rimmel scandaleyes kohl kajal in purple below my bottom lash line 

Rimmel scandaleyes kohl kajal in nude on my waterline 

AND don't forget blend blend blend

Lips

Nyx lipliner in nude 

Mac lipstick in modesty 

Hope you enjoyed this ladies! 

If you would like to see a particular post then leave a comment down below and I will get round to it. 

Favourites: July

Hello my fellow beauty obsessed friends, 

Today's post is my July favourites, I'm sure you will have come across posts like this before but in case you haven't I will be telling you about all the products I have loved this month and why I have been loving them. 

1. First up we have Garnier Body Ultimate Beauty Oil: This oil is great as it has a spray so you can just spritz it all over your body as soon as you jump out of the shower. Its great at locking in moisture and giving the skin a nice healthy glow which is what when the weather is as a gorgeous as it has been these last few weeks. 

2. The body shop body mist in Mango: This is a lovely summer sent that easy and light to wear and I got this for half price early on in the month. BARGAIN! 

3. Mac MSF natural in Medium dark: This is not for those with oily skin it will no nothing for keeping oiliness at bay. However I have dry skin mainly but  can get a little sweaty during the hotter months. I find this is theonly powder that does not cake up on me  no matter how much I apply I can get over how much I love this stuff. Its smooths our skin and locks foundation in so that you have a flawless yet natural complexion. HOLY GRAIL product for sure!!!

4. YSL False lash effect mascara: Again another HOLY GRAIL product this just does everything for my lashes that I could possibly want lengthens, thickens, the works!!! My eyelashes just love this stuff. 

5. Benefit Hoola Bronzer: I have always had trouble finding the right shade to contour with. I used to use sleek contour kit but found that it was just making me look muddy as the colour was too warm. This hoola bronzer is perfect because its cool toned and looks like a perfect shadow shade for contouring. 

6. Benefit Dallas blush: This is yet again another HOLY GRAIL product its the perfect colour and it is the only blush that I can use without contouring so its great for those days where I don't have much time. Its a pinkish brown colour that has a slight shimmer however the shimmer is hardly noticeable. 

7. 17 Instant Glow in gold bronze: This is an amazing dupe for Bobbi Browns shimmer brick or Diors Amber diamond. It gives a perfect sunkissed glow definitely a firm favourite for summer. 

8. Urban decay All Nighter spray:  This is a must have if your a sweaty betty like me! This has been amazing for summer party's  I will spray this all over my face before a BBQ or night out and my make-up will stay put and slip and slide everywhere. MUST HAVE ladies!!! 

And that's it for my July favourites  I know a lot of them are holy grail product but that is because this is my first favourites posts so I had to include my firm favourites. 

If you have any questions or want more detail regarding these product leave and comment below as I always try and reply to everyone. 

Wordless Wednesday

Tag: Get to know me 21 question ❤

So my blog has been up and running for a few months now and I thought its about time we got to know each other...

How old are you?

I am 21 

What is your middle name?

Samantha Mercedes 

What nationality are you?

I'm British

What do you do for a living?

Im currently a student at university studying Psychology

If you could visit anywhere in the world where would it be and why?

New York for sure,. I've just alwaaays wanted to visit New York so I can go to all the touristy places and of course SHOP 

What is your favourite place to shop for clothing?

River Island, new look, internationale and H&M 

What shoe size are you?

7 (big foot!)

How tall are you?

Well I'm either 5'5 or 5'4.5 I always get different results 

What is your favourite colour?

Deep purple! 

Have you got any siblings?

Yes too many lol 3 older brothers and 2 sisters 

Do you have any pets?

no but I desperately want a little tabby kitten 

Do you have any children?

Nope

Favourite makeup brand?

Well obviously I love MAC, Urban Decay, Benefit and Nars as high end but from the high street I'd say LO'real, Maybelliene , and Bourjois ... what can I say I love all make-up. 

What do you like to do in your free time? 

I love reading through blog or pintrest and generally just doing research into things that interest me. Also I love food! Eating is a hobby right? 

Do you leave the house without makeup?

yes all the time. I love make up but I am very comfortable with my bare face make up just enhances natural beauty. Remeber to love yourself ladies!   

Favourite Season?

Winter 100% I love boots, coats, hot chocolate, nights in front of the fire and of course Christmas plus you can get away with some lovely lip colours in winter (MAC rebel to be precise). 

Do you still live with your parents?

No, I live with my husband 

Whats your favourite movie? 

Oooo thats a tough one. I have a few either Dirty Dancing, Pretty Woman, Mean Girls,Bridesmaids & My name is Khan

Favourite food?

I really can not choose I love all food!

Tent or Hotel? 

Hotel I'd rather be nice and warm inside with no bugs 

Favourite Youtube channels?

I love watching videos on youtube some of my faves are Pixi2woo (Tanya Burr), BeautyCrush, Zoella, Sprinkleofglitter, and Nicole Guerrero (if I have spelt that right) 

Hope you all enjoyed this ladies! I Tag everyone else to do this post so that we can all get to know each other. If you do the tag please leave a link below and I will check it out :) 

 

Wordless Wednesday

Valentino Small leather shoulder bag £1,120.00

Face Of The Day : Mac Girl About Town Lipstick

Hello my lovely ladies
I hope you are all okay and had a lovely weekend..

Today is just a quick post of a FOTD this its pretty much my everyday face with some alterations such as Mac's Girl About Town lipstick to spice the ol' look  up :)

Face: 

Mac Face and body in C3 + No7 Stay Perfect in Honey 

Soap and Glory Kick-ass Concealer in Medium

E.l.f eyebrow kit in dark brown

Hoola bronzer by Benefit 

Soap and Glory love at first blush 

Eyes: 

Maybelline Colour Tattoo in rose gold

Rimmel Scandaleyes kohl kajal in 012 Bronze 

Revlon Growluscious mascara 

Benefit they're real mascara 

YSL Faux lash effect mascara 

Lips 

Carmex Moisture Plus in pink  

Mac Girl About Town lipstick

If you would like any in depth reviews of these items let me know in the comment below and I will get round to doing so :)

Wishlist: July

Hello everyone :-)

So my wish list has been building for some time now...

1. Sigma F80 Flat-top Kabuki Brush: I have wanted this brush for a while now but I can't seem to find this brush in the UK for a reasonable price but my trusty buffing brush from Real Techniques will do for now.

2. Mac Lipstick in Angel: As I'm sure you already know this is Kimmy K's fave nude lipstick and I love her style so I just can't resist will be purchasing this on pay day.

3. Nars Sheer Glow Foundation: Although I love my Mac F&B foundation I am always on the hunt for a new holy grail foundation and I have heard numerous rave reviews about this one. Plus I love a sheer and dewy finish- win win!

4. The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Butter: Now this actually hasn't reached stores yet but I spoke to a lovely lady in the body shop and she said that it is said to hit stores in August. I am a HUGE fan of body shop skincare, I think its the right quality for the right price :) and this cleansing butter will definitely be added to my collection once I can get my hands on it.

5. Nars Blush in Sin: I have always wanted to try a Nars blush and I find that bright pink colours don't suit my NC40 skin tone so I go for dark more unconventional colours hence why I would love to try this purple toned blush.

6. Mac MSF in Rio: This is part of the limited edition range and thought it would be perfect for summer!

7. Zara Studded Messenger bag: This bag is just stunning! and as I need a smaller bag for summer this is perfect hopefully I will be getting my hands on this.

What's on your wish list ladies?

Wordless Wednesday...

OOTD : Night out

Hello Ladies!!!

So my go to look for an evening dinner or night out is usually a trusty midi dress it quick, easy and elegant. 

Monochrome Midi dress £10 from Shout Clothing (BARGAIN!!!)

Heels £16 Primark

Gold Necklace £3 Miss Selfridge sale 

Lipstick stiletto by Sleek £4.99

 I Paired this with my beloved Zara City office bag £49.99

&

Thomas Sabo Bracelet £??? this was a present from my husband so I'm not sure of the price. 

Hope you liked this post :)

Mac face and body foundation: Review

Hello ladies :) 

I do apologize for my absence recently with finishing off the uni year and what not I have not had time to blog lately.. However I am back and hoping to get into the swing of blogging on a regular basis :)

So today for you I have a review of Mac face and body foundation, I have been using this for a good 4 months now and I have to say this is my HOLY GRAIL foundation!!! However before I ramble on about how much I love the stuff lets talk details... 

Mac Face and Body foundation is a sheer/light coverage foundation however it can be built up to a medium coverage. There is a trick to getting the best coverage from this foundation, the more you work the foundation into your skin the more coverage you get. I tend to pour some on to my hand and mix it until the texture becomes more waxy then I dot it around my face and blend it in with my Real Techniques buffing brush, it evens out my skin tone and get ride of redness however my beauty spots still show through making my make up look very natural. 

This foundation is a water based foundation which therefore means its water resistant which I think is BRILL however it is extremely runny so be careful you don't drop it on yourself. It can be used on the face or body to cover up any imperfections and it has been said that this is a make up artist must have. The finish of this foundation is very glowy and radiant as though you are lit from within, its also a very natural finish on me. However because it is water based and gives a dewy finish it may not be suited to those with oily skin as it may just slide off. However I have normal to dry skin and I found the staying power to be up to 8 hours without powdering which for a dewy foundation I think is pretty darn good. 

I personally think this foundation is amazing I have not experienced any breakouts or reactions but do ask for a sample in case your skin does react badly to this foundation. I was matched to the shade C3 but because its such a sheer coverage I could of easily got away with buying C4. I bought the 120ml bottle for £26 which I think is a bloody bargain when compared to other mac foundations which cost the same for a standard 30ml size. I am no way near to even half way through my bottle yet even after 4 months, so I think that this foundation is one of my best beauty investments to date :) 

I would definitely recommend this foundation to anyone with normal to dry skin who is looking for a sheer/natural coverage, especially in this lovely weather you want something nice and light. However the only downside to this foundation for me is the look of the bottle, I really expected more from mac I wanted something I could proudly display on my vanity. Although this is easily overlooked as the product itself is amazing!!!

Pros:

• Light but buildable coverage 
• Dewy natural finish 
• Great value for money 
• Smell refreshing and soothing 
• Can be used on the body to cover up things such as razor spots etc 

Cons

• May not work for oily skin types
• Sticky after application
• A lot of blending need 
• The look of the bottle isn't very conventional with other high end foundations 

If you have tried this foundation what are your thoughts? 

What is your holy grail foundation?