Face of the Month with MAC Cosmo Lipstick

I have worn the same makeup all month long, that my friends is a world record for me.

I like to change my makeup looks weekly, if not daily, but as there were quite a few products I wanted to use up this month, I decided to see if I could just stick to the same look.

So here's what I have been wearing on my face all month long.

Face

Primer

Rachel K Original CC Cream

I love using this CC Cream as a primer because it smooths out pores and takes down any redness before I apply my foundation. I would love to try some more Korean beauty products, so if you have any recommendations let me know!

Foundation

MAC Studio Fix Fluid mixed with NARS Illuminator in Copacabana

Since taking these pictures I have actually finished my NARS Illuminator which I will really miss as it is the best one I have found. It looks great alone but I just love how it looks when mixed with a foundation. I would highly recommend trying this. I reckon I have about one more application of my MAC Studio Fix Fluid left and I can't tell you how much I am looking forward to using a lighter coverage base.

Corrector and Concealer

Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light Bisque and MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

This Bobbi Brown corrector is amazing for under eye circles and you don't really even need a concealer over the top. MAC's Pro Longwear concealer is a brand favourite and I can see why. It provides great, long lasting coverage, without looking really cakey or heavy.

Bronzer

MAC Extra Dimension Bronzer in Aphrodite's Shell

This was limited edition so no longer available but it is a beautiful, natural looking bronzer. If MAC 

re-release these with this years Summer collection I would recommend trying them out.

Powder

Too Faced Primed and Poreless Pressed Powder

I am really not a big fan of this powder. I feel like it leaves my skin looking ashy and takes all the natural glow out of my makeup. Definitely not a powder I would recommend.

Blush 

MAC Cremeblend Blush in Something Special

I included this in last months favourites and I am still loving it now. This gives a pretty peach glow to my skin and I love that its not sticky like some cream blushers out there.

Highlight

Kevyn Aucoin The Celestial Powder in Candlelight

My favourite highlighter, I honestly have to restrain myself from applying this over my entire face.

Eyes

Eyebrows

Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil in Soft Brunette and L'oreal Brow Artist Plumper in Dark Brunette

My favourite brow combo, nothing new here.

Eyeshadow

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick in Golden Pink and "Lt Bronze" from the Lorac Pro Palette

I do love a good cream shadow stick. They are so quick and easy to apply in the mornings when you don't have much time and this colour by Bobbi Brown is beautiful. It reminds me of MAC's All That Glitters but in a cream form. I have been loving the Lorac Pro palette recently, particularly this light bronze shade.

Eyeliner

MAC Technakohl Liner in Brownborder

I apply this to my tight line and upper lash line. I just use my finger to smudge this out on my upper lash line, as I'm not a big eyeliner fan and prefer to use it to make my lashes look fuller, rather than creating a sharp line. I much prefer MAC's Teddy eye kohl to this, as I find Brownborder does smudge on me, whereas Teddy stays put. 

Mascara

Tarte Lights Camera Flashes and Clinique Bottom Lash

Just like my brow combo, this is my favourite lash combo!

Lips

Lipstick 

MAC Cosmo

I am so close to finishing up this lipstick and after wearing it all month long I am desperate for a change. I do love this shade by MAC though and its not one I often hear people talking about. This is my kind of 'nude' lipstick. A muted rose which makes my lips look instantly fuller.

Project Pan Update 2

I mentioned in this post that I was going to make a conscious effort to buy less makeup and use up more of what I own. 

I have to admit that at this point I am struggling with this challenge! I love playing around with my makeup so using the same products day in, day out is really difficult for me and boredom has most definitely set in now! The struggle is real :'(

I am persevering through and have managed to use up another six makeup products this month. 

Every time I finish something, it gives me the motivation I need to carry on!

Here is everything I used up this month, its pretty scary how quickly it adds up!

MAC Prep & Prime CC Compact £20.50

I had a love/hate relationship with this powder. It kept me shine free all day and I liked how it looked on my skin but the formula was so hard that I really had to scrub my brush in it, to pick up any powder. Not one I would repurchase. 

Dior Hydra Life BB Eye Creme £30.00

This is one of my biggest makeup disappointments ever. Its not a bad under eye concealer, it just doesn't do much of anything. Doesn't provide much coverage, doesn't highlight and just disappears into the skin. Really not worth the £30.00 price tag. 

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer £4.19

From a £30.00 concealer that I hated, to a £4.19 one that I loved. This concealer is amazing, definitely worth all the hype it gets. It gives great coverage and lasting power, all for under a fiver.

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Lipstick in 'Boy' £25.00

My only Chanel lipstick would you believe! This is a lovely sheer, natural colour. Its nothing revolutionary and there are definitely dupes out there but there is something special about a Chanel lipstick. 

By Terry Ombre Blackstar in 'Misty Rock' £29.00

Possibly my favourite ever cream shadow. These Ombre Blackstar's are pricey but well worth the money in my opinion. They are super shimmery but in a sophisticated way and I love how they look almost glossy on the lids. They are also so easy to use, just colour in your whole eyelid and blend out. Looks like you made an effort, when you really haven't! I will definitely add this back into my makeup collection in the future.

Luna Twilight Bella Palette £19.00

No, really this is a Bella from Twilight themed makeup palette! I have mentioned before that I get quite obsessed with actresses makeup in films and could literally spend hours researching exactly what the makeup artists used. New Moon is by far my favourite Twilight film and one of the reasons was Bella's hair and makeup. Everything was so warm toned and glowy (Jacobs influence!)

All jokes aside, I actually loved this little palette and all the colours were so wearable which never happens! Don't tell anyone but I actually have a back up ;)

Total used up makeup = £127.69!

Ahh the satisfaction I get from looking at this bag of used up makeup! 

February Favourites

Its a short but sweet favourites post this month. 

As you know, I have been making a conscious effort to use up some of my makeup. Which means I have been wearing the same lipstick, foundation, concealer etc for weeks on end. 

I only ever want to include true favourites in these posts, so its a very select edit this month.

Mad Men - The Final Season Part 1

There are so many things I love about Mad Men. Having watched it from the beginning, I have loved the subtle changes each season with the sets and costumes, taking us from the 50's to the late 60's where this season is set. I also love that each season is very reflective of the current affairs at that time. This season addresses gay rights, the Moon landing, the introduction of computers. I just find it fascinating, the late 60's and 70's were such an exciting time which Mad Men portrays so well. 

If like me you often feel disillusioned with our generation, Mad Men is a welcome escape.

£15.00 Amazon

Benefit Roller Lash Mascara

I have to give it to Benefit, they make good mascaras (except Badgal lash!) 

I was super impressed by Roller Lash, it really gave a curl to my lashes and I love the doe eyed effect it leaves. Although this does seem to be a very polarising mascara, you either love it like me, or hate it!

£19.50 (full size) Boots

Essie Not Just a  Pretty Face Nail Polish

You know you're getting old when you start gravitating towards natural coloured nail polish. I haven't reached for a bright nail polish in months, I don't know if this is just a phase or whether I should just collect my free bus pass and Max Factor pancake makeup now and be done with it. 

'Not Just a Pretty Face' is my latest nail colour obsession and I've already got a pretty big dip in the bottle from using it all month long. This is such a pretty but flattering nude colour. I love that its slightly peachy toned, which is much more flattering colour for me than baby pinks. I apply two coats and although its not completely opaque, this just gives me really healthy looking natural nails.

£7.99 Boots

MAC Cremeblend Blush in Something Special

This was a rediscovery which I dug out my drawers at the beginning of the month and its been on my cheeks ever since. This peachy pink just gives the prettiest glow to my cheeks without screaming BLUSHER! If you know what I mean ;) I'm so happy that MAC reformulated their cream blushes a few years ago. They used to be very sticky and would leave a horrible tacky finish on your skin but now they are lovely and smooth with no stickiness!

£18.00 MAC

Hotel Chocolat Salted Caramel Puddles

Aka middle class crack. Sorcery for your tongue, these puddles are truly addictive. I'm salivating just thinking about them...of course this bag is long gone! Salted caramel really should be made a class A drug #justsayin'

£5.50 Hotel Chocolat

Face of the Day with MAC Cremeblend Blush in Something Special

I have been making a conscious effort to use up makeup for the past few months and overall I am really enjoying it. There is a real satisfaction which comes with actually finishing something and my bag of makeup empties is really starting to grow. 

I am finding myself getting bored with some products though, particularly my face products, as they just seem to be never ending. 

This is the look I have been wearing for the past few weeks whilst I tried to finish up my By Terry cream eyeshadow in Misty Rock. There are a few products here which I'm nearing the end of and I can't wait to switch them for something else when they are finally finished.

Face

Primer

Rachel K Original CC Cream

This CC Cream is very different from the westernised tinted moisturiser versions we have over here. It makes a great primer as the brightening effect neutralises any redness before you even apply foundation.

Foundation

MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation mixed with NARS Illuminator in Copacabana

My foundation and my bronzer are the two things I cannot wait to finish. Now we are coming into Spring, I really want to use a lighter coverage base so I'm hoping I can get this finished by the end of March. 

The NARS Illuminator has been a life saviour with this foundation, injecting some much needed glow.

Corrector and Concealer

Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light Bisque and MAC Pro Longwear Concealer

I'm sad because I've almost finished my Bobbi Brown Corrector and I don't quite know what my under eye circles will do without it! 

I do really rate this MAC Pro Longwear Concealer as well and I particularly love the consistency, as I can use it both under my eyes and on any spots or redness.

Bronzer

MAC Extra Dimension Bronzer in Aphrodite's Shell

The never ending bronzer continues, but there is light at the end of the tunnel!

Blush

MAC Cremeblend Blush in Something Special

I have been loving this blush this month, it gives the prettiest peachy glow to your cheeks and unlike other cream blushes, isn't sticky at all. A few people have said I look "glowing" with this on and trust me its definitely the blush not me!

Powder

Too Faced Primed and Poreless Pressed Powder

I finally finished my MAC CC Powder and now I have moved onto this Too Faced powder. 

I originally bought this last year, but after discovering it photographs terribly with flash photography, it was banished to my drawer. I also find it leaves my skin looking ashy and just leaves it looking so flat. There are far better, cheaper powders out there like the Rimmel Stay Matte, but as I spent my hard earned cash on it, I'm determined to use it up. 

Eyes

Eyebrows

Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil in Soft Brunette and L'oreal Brow Artist Plumper in Dark Brunette

Nothing new here, just my two faves!

Eyeshadow

By Terry Ombre Blackstar in Misty Rock with Trick from the Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette

I decided to add Misty Rock to my items to finish up list because I didn't have much left after using it so much last year. Possibly my favourite ever cream shadow, this is such a unique mauve/taupe colour, which gives your eyelids the most beautiful glossy sheen. Every time I wear this, at least one person will ask what eyeshadow I'm wearing, so it must be good! 

I have switched it up a little though and have been applying Trick from the Naked 3 palette over the top. Gold and purple might sound like a weird combo but it works so well. Trick is my favourite shadow in the palette and I am genuinely concerned what I will do when its all gone!

Mascara

Tarte Lights Camera Flashes Mascara and Clinique Bottom Lash

I can't even remember my life before these two mascaras! Like my brow products, these are the creme de la creme.

Lips

Lipstick

MAC Lipstick in Cosmo

I promise I didn't buy this lipstick just for the name! This is one of my favourite MAC lipsticks and its a very 'me' colour. This is a slightly darker my lips but better shade and its an amplified finish, so its extremely pigmented. 

I have never actually finished up a MAC lipstick so I'm hoping this will be the first!