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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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Temptation
Now I am the sort of person who is tempted easily, by anything. Show me something, anything (pretty) and leave it under my nose, and it doesn't take long for it to be a must have item for me.
It's basically a complete disaster and it means that I see something, start thinking about it and then don't stop thinking about it until I buy it. It's basically why a lot of my obsessions start I think, I'm very easily swayed - an advertisers dream.
Maybe I need to work on that...

Justification
I saw a post on the Temptalia Community recently that was titled How do you justify your makeup purchases? The first response basically covered all points and loosely translates to this:

1.) Will I get a lot of use out of this product?
2.) Do I truly love or need it?
3.) Will it cripple me financially?
4.) How unique is it? Is it Limited Edition?
5.) How well did it review?

This is basically THE perfect way to work out whether you should buy something.

A couple of Mondays ago, I needed a pick me up as I was feeling a little down.
I ordered the YSL Poudre Compact Radiance Powder in Shade 01 Universelle (longest name ever) that was on my February Wishlist...oh dear. My justification at the time was that I felt down and wanted to buy myself something, mainly because my Dad would have bought it for me without a second thought.

YSL Poudre Compact Radiance Powder in Shade 01 Universelle

 But I thought it would be interesting to see if I could justify it using those rules.

Here's a work around of the whole no posts with photos thing. I don't own the products yet, so I don't have my own photos - perfect!

I thought it would be nice to do a little round up of the things that I am currently lusting after. Which obviously is ALL the makeup that I do not currently own, but I've tried to get it down to a more targeted list.
Sadly I doubt that I can actually afford these things at the moment, I need to remember that I'm saving for our Canada trip and I need to visulaise everything on my wishlist.
I also redeemed my Debenhams Beauty Club reward points (worth £10) at the weekend to buy YSL Touche Eclat and Clinique Stay Matte Pressed Powder...but I did get £5 worth of points from that purchase alone.


Sleek MakeUP Solstice Highlighting Palette

I spotted a review about this palette on The Sunday Girl and that was it, I need to have it. I thought it looked a little strange at first, I mean what is that purple colour? But...I've changed my mind and I want it. Really, really want it.
£9.99 at Boots and Superdrug
£10 at Sleek MakeUP

Sleek MakeUP Precious Metals Highlighting Palette

 After my sudden lust over the Solstice Highlighting Palette I thought I'd take a look at what else Sleek has to offer, especially in the highlighting range. HELLO! Highlighter, precious metals, need I say more?
Let me just add, I swatched this on my hand (see edit below) and OH MY GOD. I need it even more now.
£9.99 at Boots and Superdrug
£10 at Sleek MakeUP

Sleep MakeUP Blush in Rose Gold

Sleek MakeUP Rose Gold Blush

I think the name says it all, Rose Gold is everywhere at the moment and I do not know a person who isn't in love with ANYTHING Rose Gold. Based on the name alone, I knew that I needed this in my life.
I also saw a swatch that compares it to NARS Orgasm and Benefit Bella Bamba. I've always wanted Bella Bamba, but as it's discontinued I've missed out. I would say that theBalm Hot Mama is going to be pretty similar too, as I've seen some people say it's a dupe for NARS Organsm.
But at £4.49 and the cheapest of the bunch, who can argue?
£4.49 at Boots, Superdrug and Sleek MakeUP

YSL Touche Eclat Blur Perfector

YSL Touche Eclat Blur Perfector Balm

Now I know there are mixed reviews on this, but I went to the YSL counter at the weekend and swatched it on my hand. My God it's the softest, creamiest most velvety thing I've ever touched and I must have it. And that packaging.
£31.50

YSL Poudre Compact Radiance Powder in Shade 01 Universelle

YSL Poudre Compact Radiance Powder in Shade 01 Universelle

In my previous blog I touched on the idea of doing my own makeup for our wedding here and here.

As someone who had no clue about makeup 8 months ago, the challenge of learning how to do a whole face of makeup was overwhelming. I remember going to Boots and trying to look around the makeup counters, but something as basic as the idea of different finishes and shades of foundation had never occurred to me. I left, nearly in tears, terrified at what I'd got myself into.

When we got home, my future husband marched me back out the door and down to our local Debenhams with the intention of is going to the Bare Minerals counter (a random pick) to find out more. There was no one on the Bare Minerals counter, but an amazingly lovely lady from the Clinique counter helped me out, and that was the start of it.

I feel very proud of myself for how much I've learnt in such a short time and I think that I did a pretty damn good job of learning and doing my own makeup for the day. I was really happy how it turned out and even my husband, who hates makeup, said that he liked it. The best things are, now I have loads of gorgeous makeup (and I want more) and I've learnt a new skill!

I thought I would do a breakdown of the products that I used and then I might do a Youtube tutorial of the whole look. I'm playing with the idea of setting up a youtube to go with this blog and my instagram.

Prep

I starting getting ready near enough right out the shower, I'd already washed my face in the shower. I can't remember what face wash exactly, but I've been trying to use facewash with charcoal in it.

Once I was out I put on some Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel, and as Jaclyn Hill recommends, I left it for around 30 minutes before putting on any makeup (this was thrown on in the middle of having my hair done!)

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Prime

A couple of sprays of Urban Decay All Nighter and then once that had dried I put on some Clinique Superprimer Face Primer in Universal.

Foundation

Clinique Superbalanced Makeup in Alabaster, I find that this isn't too heavy and only provides a light coverage, as my skin is generally quite good. It's also a really good colour match for me

Concealer

I borrow a little YSL Touche Eclat for under my eyes to brighten them, not sure on the shade, but I'm planning on getting my own so I'll at least know which shade is a match for me! I was planning on using Benefit Boi-ing in 01, but I find it a little too heavy for me, it tends to settle into my pores and crease under my eyes.

Powder

Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder, need I say more?

Bronzer

I used Bobbi Brown Bronzer in Golden Light in the hollows of my cheeks, my temples and jawling, dusting the remaining over my face. Then I used Benefit Hoola to deepen.

Blush

I used a combo of Bobbi Brown Blush in Desert Pink and NARS Dolce Vita (which I LOVE), I definitely packed on the blush to much more than I'd normally wear. It's the first thing that you loose from your makeup and I was a blushing bride after all.

Highlight

Mary-Lou Manizer by TheBalm on cheekbones, a little on my nose and to highlight my brow.

Brows

Maybelline Brow Satin in Medium Brown. Literally the only drug store makeup I still use (expect the odd cheap eyeliner or mascara), but so impressed with this, I'm not really up on my brows so I needed something simple but effective. Especially as brows are super important when in comes to makeup and then when you add glasses to the equation, even more important!

Also worth adding that a few days before I had my brows tinted and waxed at the Benefit Brow Bar, highly recommended!

Eye Primer

Urban Decay Primer Potion in Original, what else?

Eye Shadows

I wanted to create a warm and shimmery look, that wasn't too overpowering. I used the Urban Decay Naked Palette. I used Naked all over the lid then put a little of Buck in the crease. I then patted Toasted all over my eyelid and put a little of Hustle in the outer corner and pulled it into the crease to deepen the look and give it a little dimension. I didn't put anything on my lower lashline, as it tends to make my eyes water A LOT. Mary Lou-Manizer in the inner corners

Eyeliner

Teddy Khol liner by MAC, a loved bronzey, brown, shimmery eyeliner. I love, love LOVE this eyeliner. Perfect for my eye look.

Mascara

Benefit Roller Lash, several coats, wiping the brush before each coat.

Lip Liner

MAC Prolongwear Lip Pencil in In Control

Lipstick

MAC Matte Lipstick in Mehr. I don't like shiny lipsticks and I love MAC, so I knew it had to be a matte or satin finish. I knew I also didn't want to wear anything too pinky, as that's not really my style. With my statement dress, veil and flowers I needed something that didn't get lost. Mehr is quite a deep colour on me and nicely mirrored the colours running through my flowers.

Setting Spray

Urban Decay All Nighter again!

Brushes

I used primarily Real Techniques brushes, but also some Lamora eye brushes that I got as an Amazon freebee!

Mouisturiser and Primer - applied with fingers

Foundation - RT Expert Face Brush

Powder - RT Blush Brush

Bronze - RT Cheek Brush (from Nic's Picks Set)

Blush - RT Buffing Brush

Blend - RT Buffing Brush (a fresh one)

Highlight - RT Setting Brush (cheeks and nose) and Lamora Small Shader Brush for Brows and Inner Corners

Eyes - Primer with my ring fingers, RT Base Shadow Brush for matte base, Lamora Classic Shader Brush to pack on shadow to lid, RT Base Shadow Brush (from Nic's Picks) to deepen outer corner and crease, Lamora Blending Brush and RT Deluxe Crease Brush to blend.

Also let me add, by some TOTAL miracle, I didn't have any spots on my weddings day - winner!

I would encourage anyone who is thinking about doing their own makeup for their wedding to go for it, yes you have to invest some time and money, but it was so worth it and so rewarding. Plus I found it really calming on the day to go through the practised routine of putting on my makeup.

That's it then folks.

Keep your eyes peeled for this potential youtube tutorial. That's if I can work out how to film and then stand listening to my own voice whilst I edit.

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