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Yes, we're half way through June...I know, I know, I've been crap recently. But it's my busiest time of year at work, I barely have time for lunch most days and I work late nearly everyday..add into that 3 runs a week, plus busy weekends = neglected blog. And yes, I also need to make more time to blog. I do want to try harder!
Enough of my sorry apologies!

As expected, I've already ended up buying quite a few things that were on this list originally...oops. In fact I had actually ordered some of them before I'd even finalised my list for the beginning of the month! I've realised it must be because I'm thinking forward about what should go on my list and the more I think about those things, the more I want them...and so it just happens.

BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Champagne Pop and Pearl

BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Pearl

I've already got a Champagne Pop on it's way to me in the form of the Champagne Collection Face Palette...so I'll have a Champagne Pop, but I've heard that it's a little drier than the individual version. But none the less, I need these two as I have recently been on a Jaclyn Hill binge and she mixes them together...I'm not 100% that these will suit me on their own, but together I reckon that's a match made in heaven!
I might go and have a swatchy swatch of the poured ones too...I feel like them being a less intense highlight might be a good thing.


Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Summer Glow Multi Palette

Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Summer Glow Multi Palette

It's just damn pretty.


Too Faced Sweet Tea Sweethearts Bronzer and Sparkling Bellini Sweethearts Blush

Too Faced Sparkling Bellini Sweethearts Blush

I just feel like these have been popping up everywhere in people's favourites, firstly Kathleen Lights, then Zoella and now Beauty with Emily Fox.
I'd love to be able to swatch them, does anyone know of a Too Faced counter in London?

Too Faced Sweet Tea Sweethearts Bronzer

ColourPop Cosmetics

ColourPop x Kathleen Lights Where The Light Is LOOK AT THAT PACKAGING

Just everything!
It's so hard to get in the UK as ColourPop don't currently ship the the UK, however Roses' Beauty Store and Lustre Cosmetics both stock ColourPop and so I've been on a bit of an ordering spree recently...especially as there's so many collabs with Kathleen Lights...and I love her.
I've ordered a couple of the Super Shock Shadows (Bae and Porter) and a Lippie Stix (Lumiere) so far...and I may have some more of the Kathleen Lights collabs on their way to me from Lustre.
SOMEBODY STOP ME.
But now I've got a taste...and I want it all.


Zoella Beauty Sweet Inspirations Range

Zoella Sweet Inspirations Range

This has just launched at Superdrug and Feel Unique and the scent is sweet macarons, which sounds AH-mazing. I'm a little worried that the smell might be a bit too sweet, so I think I'll wait until they're instore at Superdrug to have a whiff!
And if that scent is good, then there is SO much I want...basically count me in for one of everything!
I have bought the Bath Latte...so kind of cheating, but I haven't used it yet.

Things I've Already Bought

Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look in a Palette

Charlotte Tilbury Instant Look in a Palette

When I first saw this I didn't think much of it...in fact I had regrammed a pic from British Beauty Blogger a while back at the Charlotte Tilbury event which included the palette, but I was only looking at the lipsticks in the picture. Again I didn't feel overwhelmed when thing actually launched, and I can't tell you why, but more recently I've had a change of heart. I saw some blog posts and videos and I've now got it in my head that it's must have. Plus it's a limited edition Charlotte Tilbry item...
I ordered this from John Lewis and have been through quite a palava, as the first one turned up with the packaging damamged and the replacement came with a broken eyeshadow...so I still haven't tested it out yet.
I do feel like it'll be a nice little all rounder, plus it gives me the chance to try out the eyeshadow and blush formulas!


BECCA x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection

BECCA x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection Face Palette

Face Palette and Eyeshadow Palette
Oh my. As soon as I saw these, I knew I had to have them. They went on presale on SpaceNK and I jumped..managed to secure my Face and Eyeshadow palette after around 12 hours of trying!
I was super happy to have ordered these as I totally regret not getting the Champagne Glow and Afterglow palettes that were limited edition, so I will not miss out on these.
Oh and I LOVE Jaclyn Hill.
Sadly since my preorder, Becca and Jaclyn have pulled the Eyeshadow palette due to quality issues. To say I'm gutted doesn't even cover it, that palette is BEAUTIFUL. So I still want it, but I'm pretty sure I'll never get it now!

BECCA x Jaclyn Hill Champagne Collection Eyeshadow Palette

The Face Palette and Poured and Liquid versions of Champagne Pop lauch at SpaceNK on Tuesday 21st June...I might be tempted to buy another palate...got to have backups.


MAC Peach Blossom

MAC Peach Blossom

As I mentioned in my Duty Free Haul, I tried this on at the MAC counter and loved it, it was out of stock and I couldn't get it then. And I've been thinking of it ever since.
I've been desperately wanting some more pale shades for spring and summer and I this was exactly what I was looking for...caved when Debenhams had 10% off.
I also keep wanting some more brights and have been eyeing the Rosie for Autograph lipstick in I Love You So Much (ILYSM)...


In case you can't tell...I'm having a bit of a Kathleen Lights and Jaclyn Hill moment...CAN YOU BLAME ME?


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For me, a holiday doesn't start when you touch down, but when you get to the airport, as well as trying to get a place in the lounge (success this time, we got upgraded to business), grabbing some breakfast (Jamie's at Gatwick does a mean Eggs Royal), maybe sneaking in a cheeky drink at Wetherspoons, Duty Free has become a must stop for me since delving into this whole makeup thing.

As with everything, I had pre-planned what I wanted to get at the airport, even emailing the Duty Free Customer services to check what they have in stock and prices (seriously, this is my top tip for Duty Free, they are so helpful!). I also knew I needed to be in and out to stop the husband moaning too much.
So in I went, on course and picked up what I was on my list and apart from getting trapped at the MAC counter trying on lipsticks (it happens to the best of us, right?), I was in and out pretty quickly and I feel proud of myself that I didn't get too distracted...

MAC Lipstick in Coral Bliss, NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base & NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla
I've seen so many bloggers and youtubers using this, I just had to give it a try. I do like it, but I feel that it does leave my under eyes looking a bit ashy and I probably need to use a corrector underneath! But it's been good on my spots (gross, sorry).
I'm also very keen to give Urban Decay Naked Skin Concealer a try.

MAC Lipstick in Coral Bliss, NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base & NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla

NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
I've used this a couple of times, but keep forgetting to check how it's lasted at the end of the day! But my Urban Decay Primer Potion has basically run out and I wanted to try something new.

MAC Lipstick in Coral Bliss
I tried this on a couple of times at my local House of Fraser on a couple of lunchtime walks and really liked it as a nice Spring/summer colour. Also @keepcalmtaylor said that it was beautiful and made me look pretty and fresh faced - can't argue with that sort of reaction!
Now it is mine and I love it.

MAC Lipstick in Coral Bliss, NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base & NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla

I also tried on Peach Blossom at the MAC counter and loved it, but they were out of stock, sob. Don't worry, it's next on my list to buy. I also wanted to pick up the Urban Decay All Nighter Spray, but they only had the travel size (which I should have picked up anyway!).

I'm going to post about my hauls in Canada (Sephora and the Bodyshop - not that it's a rare place) and America (Ulta) seperately, ya know, drag it out!


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My Lipstick Collection

Last week I posted about my MAC Lipstick Collection. I LOVE MAC lipsticks, they are just, the best! And I did promise in that post that I would put up pictures of me wearing the lipsticks so you can see what they look like on me.
I actually find it to be very helpful when other people do this, as I'm so pale it's good to see what the colours look like on someone else pale! It'll also be nice for me to have a catalogue of my MAC lipsticks and what they look like on me...if I can stand to look at my own face.

So excuse my TERRIBLE posing (SO. AWKWARD.) and let's get on with this.

Here are the swatches on my arm and I've included the descriptions from last week's post (slightly ammended on some).

L-R: Faux, Brave, Please Me, Mehr, Velvet Teddy, Spirit, Twig, Amorous, Captive, Viva Glam I

I didn't wear liner for any of these, which actually helps, as I think I often change the colour of the lipstick with liner and end up not liking it so much.


Faux

MAC Faux

 Satin finish, MAC describe it as a muted mauve-pink, however it's more of a very pale, true pink on me. I find that it's a little sticky for a satin finish (my hair gets stuck in it!) as some of the other satin lipsticks are more matte like in their finish. This is a gorgeous colour, I've been loving it recently and it made it into my February Favourites!
Edit: I think that this works better with a lipliner on me, I usually wear it with MAC Lip Pencil in Dervish, which brings out the pink a little more.


Brave

MAC Brave

 Satin finish, MAC describe it as a pink-beige with white pearl. I don't think that how MAC describe these lipsticks is ever how they look on me! I would say this is a more of a bright pink on me, I'm not sure where the beige comes in. But it's probably my favourite MAC lipstick I own, as I said in my January Faves!
Edit: A light, bright pink I think.


Please Me

MAC Please Me

Matte finish, MAC describe it as a muted-rosy-tinted pink. It's not muted on me at all, in fact it's basically a bright pink, so bright that I had to wear it with a dark liner (In Control) when I first got it, as I was a bit taken a back with it! When I got this I was looking for a, well, muted-rosy-tinted pink...which ended up being Faux, and I had it all along!
Edit: As you can see, VERY bright on me! Well, in my opinion.


Mehr

MAC Mehr

 Matte finish, MAC describe it as a dirty blue pink. I have no idea where these descriptions come from, they obviously did not use me when they came up with them. This is quite a dark, slightly reddish pink on me. Really lovely though. I wore it for my wedding.
Edit: It definitely looks more pinky without lipliner, I usually wear it with MAC ProLongwear Lip Pencil in In Control, which is quite dark (it's the ProLongwear version of Soar). I need to wear it more without a liner!


Velvet Teddy

MAC Velvet Teddy

 Matte finish, MAC describe it as a deep-tone beige. I will agree with this more, Velvet Teddy comes out as brown on me, not the amazingly gorgeous colour that it is on everyone else. Which is a shame, I'm just not sure if I love it.
Edit: Same on the liner front as Mehr, I think it's better on me without a liner.


Spirit

MAC Spirit

 Satin finish, MAC describe it as a muted pinky-beige brown. This was the first MAC lipstick I ever bought! I got it at the airport, I was just trying lipsticks on randomly and ended up picking this one, I had no idea about finishes or anything. I was quite into the darker, browner shades then, which this is on me. I haven't worn it in a long time as I've been very much about the lighter, pinker shades recently.
Edit: I'm really liking how this looks in this picture, I think I need to wear it more!


Twig

MAC Twig

Satin finish, MAC describe it as a soft muted brownish-pink. This is quite dark on me, a bit more of a plum  on me, as I said, I've been liking the lighter, pinker colours at the moment, so I haven't really been wearing it much.
Edit: I'd agree with myself in what I said about it being slightly more plummy on me, a light plum though. Again, better without lip liner. I need me some lighter lip liners!


Amorous

MAC Amorous

 Satin finish, MAC describe it as lovestruck cranberry. I have no idea what a lovestruck cranberry is, except the most unhelpful description ever. This is very dark on me, similar to Captive. I must say, I've hardly worn it.
Edit: Not as bad as I thought in terms of it being dark and not suiting me...what do you guys think?


Captive

MAC Captive

 Satin finish, MAC describe it as a pinkish-plum. Again it's very dark on me and very similar to Amorous, there's barely any difference between them except I think that Amorous is slightly more pink (although I need to remind myself as I'm not sure when I last wore them!). And again, I've hardly worn it.
Edit: I would say that this is actually slightly brighter/lighter/pinker than Amorous! Liking how it looks with no liner.


Viva Glam I

MAC Viva Glam I

 Matte finish, MAC describe it as an intense brownish blue-red. I have no idea how to describe the colour, quite a deep, dark red, it is a lovely colour. Although I have trouble with it, I can never get a smooth finish on the edge of my lips, it seems to go everywhere and it looks terrible on me. I'm gutted as I haven't actually worn this yet and I have no idea how to make it work on me (i.e. not look messy and like it was put on by a 5 year old.)

Suggestions? I think I need to try something like Ruby Woo (Retro Matte) which is even more matte and might not go everywhere?



Right, so that was awkward. We've all discovered that I can't pose well and definitely cannot maintain a similar pose through multiple photos...I'll try harder next time. Once day I'll manage to look as amazing as Beauty with Emily Fox when she does her lip swatches.

I've also learned that I need lighter lip liner or to not use lip liner so much, as these look so much nicer on me without the lip liners!

Faux - Brave Please Me - Mehr - Velvet Teddy

Spirit - Twig Amorous - Captive - Viva Glam I

What do you guys think? Does these all suit me? Anything else you'd recommend I try?
Hope you liked the swatches! Maybe I'll post more of my face in future.


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One of my 2016 Goals was to buy less makeup. That seems to have completely gone out of the window as I've just bought all of the makeup in January and February. And I haven't stopped...
As I spent a lot on makeup last year on the run up to my wedding, I need to try and slow it and with Canada coming up. Well try to.

But seeing as I've bought SO much I thought it might be nice to have a quick go through everything I got. Mainly so I feel the shame of buying so much and stop doing it...


Stila Whole Lotta Love Palette
I picked this up in M&S in the sale because it was £18 down from £49 and I just thought why not. And that was the start of the 2016 purchasing. It has a nice mix of eyeshadows, blush and a mascara. I don't actually use it very much sadly. It's a bit of a chunk to carry round.
(It feels like FOREVER since I bought this.)

Stila Whole Lotta Love Palette

MAC Lipsticks Please Me (Matte) and Viva Glam I (Matte)
I really wanted a light pink (and as I said in my MAC Lipstick Collection post have now realised that Faux was what I was looking for and I had it all along) and I wanted a red. Caved and bought these. I've worn Please Me a couple of times, it's very bright on me. And I haven't worn Viva Glam I get, I love the colour, but I just cannot get red to go on my lips, they look messy and patchy and like a kid put it on. Seriously, anyone have any tips?

MAC Lipsticks Viva Glam I & Please Me

YSL Touche Eclat
Pre job interviews I wanted a good concealer as Benefit Boi-ing wasn't working for me. I'm not in love with Touche Eclat, I do use it everyday, but I'm enjoying using the Maybelline Age Renew more.

YSL Touche Eclat & Clinique Stay-Matte Pressed Powder

 Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder
I needed a setting powder, I chickened out of buying the YSL one I wanted (only to go and buy the YSL one anyway). I do really like this, it doesn't cake, the packaging is nice and the sponge is good for touch ups!


Sleek Highlighting Palettes & Blush
I was seduced! The highlighting palettes are SO pretty, and I've been AWFUL and haven't used them yet. Must try harder. I do really like the blush and it isn't like any other I've got. Plus it was a bargain.
First impressions on my mini haul here.

Sleek MakeUP Highlighting Palettes in Solstice and Previous Metals Sleek MakeUP Rose Gold Blush

YSL Poudre Compact Radiance Powder Universelle
See above. I don't feel like it makes me look radiant, but it's nice and has a nice smell!

YSL Poudre Compact Radiance Powder Universelle

Tanya Burr Cheek Palettes
LOVE these, they popped up in my inbox as being back in stock at Superdrug and I've wanted them for a while now. I'm so glad I got them when they had them!

Tanya Burr Peachy Glow Cheek Palette

Maybelline Age Renew Concealer
I am usually so down on drugstore, but I do love this concealer. It's so easy to use. But I am yet to find something that actually covers my dark circles.

Maybelline Age Renew Concealer & Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer
I had one of these before, but I dropped it, the plastic cracked, it leaked and so in the bin it went. I haven't really used it much yet as I feel like it's quite heavy. I need to use it more. If it's good enough for Zoella, it's good enough for me!


Rosie for Autograph Eyeshadow Palettes
I LOVE these. They aren't that pigmented, which does annoy me slightly (I know that lots of people like that they're buildable though), but the colours are beautiful, so is the packaging. And they're nice and compact.

Rosie for Autograph Eyeshadow Palette in I Feel Like A Million Dollars & Lipstick in Lady Rose

 Rosie for Autograph Lipsticks & Cream Blush
I caved on the packaging again, and made my first venture into non matte/satin lipsticks. I'm enjoying them so far, I think I prefer the lighter pink (Camisole Blush) over the Lady Rose, but I'm all about the light pinks at the moment.
I've only used the blush once, I'm not sure if I've quite got the hang of cream blush yet, I need to try using it a bit more.


Pixi Glow Tonic
I must say I was taken in by the hype and I'm not completely sure that I agree with it. Sorry guys. It's nice, I like the way it feels and it smells like honey, which is amazing. I'll work my way through the bottle and get back to you.
Maybe I should try twice a day instead of once?

Tanya Burr Rosy Flush Cheek Palette, Rosie for Autograph Eyeshadow Palette & Lipstick, Pixi Glow Tonic Natural Collection Blush & Bronzing Pearls

Natural Collection Bronzing Pearls & Blush
I only really bought these to get a Boots points bonus. Shameful. I haven't even swatched the two sets of Bronzing Pearls, so I don't know what shades they are. The blush is a matte peachy shade.


Brush Washing Mat
This was a cheapy ebay purchase, I haven't used it yet as I washed my brushes quite recently. They only tend to get washed every 6 months or so. Oh dear.


Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Colour Mascara
This was a bargain in TKMaxx, so I couldn't pass it up. I do feel like it's a bit thick for me, I need to try and use it more and stop just using the same old mascaras EVERYDAY.

Stila Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eyeshadow & Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Colour Mascara

Stila Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eyeshadow
Another TKMaxx bargain. This is a gorgeous foil eyeshadow. I have one by Makeup Revolution, which I gave a try and it just creased EVERYWHERE. I haven't tried this one yet, I hope it's better.


Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick Between The Sheets
Well, technically my husband bought me this for our anniversary, so it doesn't count. But I LOVE it, it's sucha  gorgeous pink and so creamy, even though it's matte. I'm so sad that it's out of stock now, I wish I'd bought another!

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Between The Sheets

I had a small panic attack when I first wrote that all down. I couldn't believe how much stuff it is. I think I'm a bit more desentistised now that I've worked on the post for a while. Not sure if that's good or bad.

Also March isn't going so well either...so far I've bought:

Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick in Kiss Chase - It was limited edition and going out of stock! Sleek i-Divine Eyeshadow Palettes - I got Vintage Romance and A New Day, they were 2 for £10 at Boots.Seventeen Sheen Supreme Lipsticks - I got Pink Posey, Barely Blush and Hot Stuff, I'm not sure why I ended up getting these. Seventeen Wow Skin Primer.  Seventeen Define and Conquer Contour Kit - I wanted to test out some contour kits before I go to Canada, so I know whether to shell out on a good one there, so this is the powder contour part of my research. Makeup Revolution Ultra Cream Contour Kit- Same as above, this is the cream contour part of my research. Makeup Revolution Fortune Favours the Brave Eyeshadow Palette - Supporting #teaminternet, plus SO pretty. Benefit Cheekathon Palette - This palette is a BARGAIN, 5 full sized blushes & bronzers for £44.50, that's less than 2 of them cost. Real Techniques Collectors Edition Sculpting Set - well, I needed something to go with my Contour Kits...right?


And now Debenhams have Triple Points AND I have a £5 voucher...
and after my post about makeup regrets I ordered the Urban Decay Vice 4 Palette for a mere £25. In the 24 hours following the order I seriously doubted my decision and decided to cancel the order, but it was too late and so I might return the palette now.

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My MAC Lipstick Collection

I absolutely love reading other people's posts on their MAC Lipstick collections, they're definitely one of my favorite posts to read. But that's probably because nearly everyone has some sort of MAC lipstick collection and it's so nice to see what other people have and compare, get ideas and generally build up the wishlist, because you can never have enough, right?
There's definitely something about MAC lipsticks, there are so many finishes and so many shades that there's something for everything. They also look (and smell) amazing AND they're the brand that made me fall in love with lipstick, so enough said.

L-R: Faux, Brave, Please Me, Mehr, Velvet Teddy, Spirit, Twig, Amorous, Captive, Viva Glam I

Personally, I don't think my collection of 10 is very big, I know that others might disagree. And don't even talk to me about how much that adds up to in £££, we don't talk or think of such things!  I do still have A LOT on my wishlist (nearly all of them) and I definitely want to explore more of the different finishes and shades, because as you'll see, they definitely follow a theme.

L-R: Faux, Brave, Please Me, Mehr, Velvet Teddy, Spirit, Twig, Amorous, Captive, Viva Glam I

I wasn't sure on the best way to go through them, but as I swatched them from lightest to darkest, it seems like the easiest route to go!

L-R: Faux, Brave, Please Me, Mehr, Velvet Teddy, Spirit

Faux
Satin finish, MAC describe it as a muted mauve-pink, however it's more of a very pale, true pink on me. I find that it's a little sticky for a satin finish (my hair gets stuck in it!) as some of the other satin lipsticks are more matte like in their finish. This is a gorgeous colour, I've been loving it recently and it made it into my February Favourites!

Brave
Satin finish, MAC describe it as a pink-beige with white pearl. I don't think that how MAC describe these lipsticks is ever how they look on me! I would say this is a more of a bright pink on me, I'm not sure where the beige comes in. But it's probably my favourite MAC lipstick I own, as I said in my January Faves!

Please Me
Matte finish, MAC describe it as a muted-rosy-tinted pink. It's not muted on me at all, in fact it's basically a bright pink, so bright that I had to wear it with a dark liner (In Control) when I first got it, as I was a bit taken a back with it! When I got this I was looking for a, well, muted-rosy-tinted pink...which ended up being Faux, and I had it all along!

Mehr
Matte finish, MAC describe it as a dirty blue pink. I have no idea where these descriptions come from, they obviously did not use me when they came up with them. This is quite a dark, slightly reddish pink on me. Really lovely though. I wore it for my wedding.

Velvet Teddy
Matte finish, MAC describe it as a deep-tone beige. I will agree with this more, Velvet Teddy comes out as brown on me, not the amazingly gorgeous colour that it is on everyone else. Which is a shame, I'm just not sure if I love it.

L-R: Velvet Teddy, Spirit, Twig, Amorous, Captive, Viva Glam I

Spirit
Satin finish, MAC describe it as a muted pinky-beige brown. This was the first MAC lipstick I ever bought! I got it at the airport, I was just trying lipsticks on randomly and ended up picking this one, I had no idea about finishes or anything. I was quite into the darker, browner shades then, which this is on me. I haven't worn it in a long time as I've been very much about the lighter, pinker shades recently.

Twig
Satin finish, MAC describe it as a soft muted brownish-pink. This is quite dark on me, a bit more of a plum  on me, as I said, I've been liking the lighter, pinker colours at the moment, so I haven't really been wearing it much.

Amorous
Satin finish, MAC describe it as lovestruck cranberry. I have no idea what a lovestruck cranberry is, except the most unhelpful description ever. This is very dark on me, similar to Captive. I must say, I've hardly worn it.

Captive
Satin finish, MAC describe it as a pinkish-plum. Again it's very dark on me and very similar to Amorous, there's barely any difference between them except I think that Amorous is slightly more pink (although I need to remind myself as I'm not sure when I last wore them!). And again, I've hardly worn it.

Viva Glam I
Matte finish, MAC describe it as an intense brownish blue-red. I have no idea how to describe the colour, quite a deep, dark red, it is a lovely colour. Although I have trouble with it, I can never get a smooth finish on the edge of my lips, it seems to go everywhere and it looks terrible on me. I'm gutted as I haven't actually worn this yet and I have no idea how to make it work on me (i.e. not look messy and like it was put on by a 5 year old.)
Suggestions? I think I need to try something like Ruby Woo (Retro Matte) which is even more matte and might not go everywhere?

My MAC Lipstick Collection

As you can see, except Viva Glam I, they all follow a similar shade type. I feel like I need to branch out a bit and get some more colours, I've been looking at lighter pinks, nudes, peaches and corals for spring/summer. But I don't really know where to start!

So that's it for now. I want to do a proper swatches of the lipsticks on my lips, I just need to work out how to not look AWFUL in the pictures...

My Lipstick Collection (I actually have a couple more now!)

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Feb faves I've been loving this month.

Makeup
Just generally, and I know that's silly, we know I love makeup and that's basically what this blog is about. But I've been wearing makeup a lot this month and I've really been enjoying it.
I've also bought a LOT of new products (oops), so it's hard for me to pick from things I haven't had a chance to wear yet.
Oh and generally a lot of love for lipstick too. Fave.


MAC Faux

MAC Satin Lipstick in Faux

I've been wearing it quite a lot this month, it's my go to lipstick for interviews, a lovely pale pink - although it is quite sticky for a satin lipstick, my hair does get stuck in it!
But I've been loving it. I recently got Please Me as I wanted a light pink colour, when in fact, on me, Please Me is basically a bright pink. And all along Faux was there, the pink I'd been searching for.


Rimmel Wonder'full Mascara

Rimmel Wonder'full Mascara

I got this free in the post sometime last year, I don't remember entering a competition or a SoPost sample thing, so I have no idea where it came from, but I'm glad it turned up. I was a bit dubious at first, as it's quite a light mascara and as I have long lashes usually one swipe of mascara is too much, but this one didn't seem enough. But I actually like that, for once, I can build up a mascara.
So I usually pop it on at home in the morning and I can easily swipe it off with a face wipe if I decide to do my makeup properly once I get to work.
The only annoying thing is the end of the brush is quite rounded and I am forever stabbing the side of my nose and leaving black smudges.

Rimmel Wonder'full Mascara

Real Techniques Blush Brush

Real Techniques Blush Brush

 This brush. It's just. So soft, so fluffy, so amazing. I actually think I might be a little bit in love with it. I have two of them, one for blush and one for powder. Depending on the blush I do use a Real Techniques Buffing Brush (from the Core Collection) instead for a more concentrated look (which I always have to blend out as I put WAY too much on - love the blush).
I could own a hundred of these brushes.


Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Between The Sheets

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in Between The Sheets

 What can I say? The perfect pink, matte finish and yet it's SO creamy.
I absolutely love this and I'm so glad I got it, well my husband bought it for me, but I picked it. I would definitely recommend picking it up, especially as they're currently running out of stock! (I think it might be out of stock now - sob. And wondering if I should have bought a spare.)

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Rvolution in Between The Sheets & K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick in Kiss Chase

TRESemmé Keratin Smooth & John Frieda Hair Products

TRESemmé 7 Day Keratin Smooth Shampoo

I just started using some OGX shampoo and conditioner, and whilst it smells lovely and I love the bottles (even if it is ridiculously hard to get the product out), I just don't think that they're great on my hair. It seems to be a bit more flyaway and drier, so I'm disappointed. Finally, getting to the point, for the last couple of months I have been using the John Frieda (one of the brunette ones) and TRESemmé Keratin Smooth shampoos and conditioners and I LOVE them. They smell nice, feel nice and make my hair lovely too.
Especially the TRESemmé hair mask, it is AH-mazing. I just picked up anther one as it was on offer at Superdrug.

TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Hair Masque

That's it for another month! I should have 1000 favourites next month with all the stuff I've bought this month.


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