Pretty in Peach

There is a definite peachy theme going on in my makeup bag right now. I don't know if its the warmer weather or the fact I ended up in a YouTube black hole and found myself watching JLo music videos from 2000….'think I wanna drive your Benz I don't' ;)

I thought I would share some of my current favourite peach shades, just in case you are having a JLo moment too.

Blushers

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

Milani is an American brand but you can buy it on Amazon if you live in the UK like me. You don't need much of this as its super shimmery but paired with a tan I love it. I am wearing it in this FOTD post if you want to see it 'in action'.

MAC Mineralize Blush in New Romance

This blush was the result of going into MAC on my lunch break #sorrynotsorry

These Mineralize blushes are so pretty because they act as a highlight and a blush in one. New Romance is a beautiful shimmery peach, pure Jlo right there! Its very similar to Luminoso but I actually prefer this as it has a little more pink it. 

MAC Powder Blush in Peaches

An oldie but a goodie, unlike New Romance, Peaches is completely matte. You can see it in my FOTD post here but this has long been one of my all time favourite blushers.

MAC Cremeblend Blush in Something Special

MAC cream blushes are perfect for people that don't really like cream blushes. They aren't really wet or sticky and dry down to an almost powder finish. If you want to try a cream blush but are a bit scared, I would recommend these. Something Special is such an easy shade to wear everyday, goes with anything. I have it on, in this post.

Left to right: Luminoso, New Romance, Peaches and Something Special

Left to right Stones 'n Roses and Not Just a Pretty Face

Nails

Essie Stones 'n Roses and Essie Not Just a Pretty Face

I've become a bit boring with my nail polish choices recently and have been just sticking to these two colours.

 Stones 'n Roses is a really pretty soft coral, it's a real 60s colour but I just love it.

Not Just a Pretty Face is my favourite 'nude' colour. Slightly peachy but just gives your nails a real healthy glow. I have already got through almost half the bottle!

Lips

Clinique Pop Lip Colour and Primer in Melon Pop

I love these new Pop lipsticks by Clinique. They are really creamy, richly pigmented and come in an amazing wearable selection of colours. Melon Pop is a peachy nude, which is really flattering. I think this will be my go to summer colour.

MAC Lipstick in Kinda Sexy

This was my other sneaky MAC purchase and its actually a repurchase. I am a matte lipstick fiend and Kinda Sexy is a matte peach toned nude. I have got a Face of the Day post coming with this, so you can see what it looks like on. 

BareMinerals Pop of Passion Lip Oil-Balm in Peach Passion

I am obsessed with this lip balm. It feels so nice on the lips, really nourishing and moisturising. This is a big statement but this may just be the best tinted lip balm I have tried! 

Buxom True Nude Lip Foundation in Au Naturel

This is very similar to Kinda Sexy, just a bit darker. These are only available from Sephora but I'm planning on picking some more up when I go back to the States at the end of the year. I love matte lips and these are like the perfect matte nude wardrobe…I need every shade.

Left to right: Melon Pop, Kinda Sexy, Peach Passion and Au Naturel

Eyes

NARS Outer Limits Shimmer Eyeshadow

This eyeshadow is all my makeup dreams bought to life. It is genuinely the most beautiful eyeshadow I have ever seen. A peach with pink glitter, although I am slightly concerned that the glitter is an overspray (why do makeup companies do that!) This is part of NARS Christopher Kane collection, so grab it while you can!

Bourjois Colorband 2-in-1 Eyeshadow and Liner in Rose Fauviste

You know how much I love a cream shadow stick but I can't say I am a massive fan of these Bourjois ones. These are a little dry for me and I don't love how this colour looks on its own, but with the NARS eyeshadow layered over the top I love it! 

Outer Limits 

Rose Fauviste

Rose Fauviste with Outer Limits over the top

Face of the Day with Bare Minerals True Romantic Eyeshadow Palette

I lost my blogging mojo last week but I am back and feeling rejuvenated! 

With the exception of the lipstick, this is the makeup look I have been wearing for the past two weeks. I thought I had better document it, before it changes again ;)

Face

Foundation 

MAC Face and Body Foundation in N3 mixed with NARS Copacabana Illuminator

When I studied Theatrical/Media makeup back in the day, my tutor recommended this foundation to me and since then I have always had a bottle around! I love Face and Body but it wont be for everyone, its an extremely runny foundation and gives a very light coverage. I don't tend to wear this in Winter as the coverage is not enough, but in the Summer this makes your skin look amazing. It gives you a beautiful glow, especially when mixed with a blob of the NARS Illuminator, which I am currently obsessed with as well.

Concealer

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage in SC3

As Face and Body does have such a light coverage this concealer is needed for certain areas, like the chin!

MAC Prep & Prime Highlighter in Light Boost

I use this under my eyes and in the centre of my face to brighten.

Bronzer

Guerlain Terracotta Moisturising Bronzing Powder in 00 Makeup Artist

Another beauty product I have used on and off for years, one of the best matte bronzers you will find.

Powder

Soap & Glory One Heck of a Blot

This setting powder is growing on me! I only use it on the centre of my face and chin to control the shine!

Blush

MAC Harmony

Still obsessed and still trying to give my chubby cheeks some definition!

Milani Illuminating Face Powder in Beautys Touch

If you are going to America anytime soon make sure you pick this up, guaranteed to give your cheeks a pinky glow! This powder also comes in a more peachy/bronzy colour and I may or may not have just ordered that from Amazon (ssshhh)

Highlighter

Kevyn Aucoin The Celestial Powder in Candlelight

This is the real deal.

  

Eyes

Eyebrows

Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil in Soft Brunette

Another true love of mine

Maybelline Brow Drama in Medium Brown

I know what you're thinking, where is your Illamasqua Brow and Lash Gel! Well its run out and I need to order a new one! In the meantime I am trying to be good and use this, but it doesn't compare and the brush is so weird. I DON'T LIKE CHANGE!

Eyeshadow Primer

Benefit Stay Don't Stray

This eyeshadow primer is beginning to be the bane of my life, its never ending!

Eyeshadow

Bare Minerals True Romantic Eyeshadow Palette

So I stick by my original review in that you should skip this but seeing as I bought it, I'm going to get some use out of it! At the moment I am enjoying using this due to the colour combination I have created. I apply the gold colour, Head Over Heels all over my lid and underneath the lower lash line. I then go over the top with, Woo Is Me and you get a really pretty rose gold effect.  

Mascara

Maybelline Big Eyes Mascara

Not one of Maybellines best mascaras but if you have the patience this does look good after a colour of coats.

Lips

L'Oreal GlamShine Stain Splash in Lolita

These look like a lip gloss but have the lasting power of a stain on your lips. This is the first one of these I have tried and the lasting power really impressed me. I'm pretty sure these are exactly the same as the YSL Glossy Stains but a lot cheaper. I was genuinely surprised how long this stayed looking glossy on my lips for, only downside is they are quite drying. This is something I noticed after it had worn off and I found myself desperately searching for a lipbalm!

That seems like far too many products for one face!

Face of the Day with NARS Copacabana Illuminator

Now the evenings are getting that tiny bit longer and we have seen just the tiniest amount of sunshine I am feeling very Spring like. Although its a Monday, so trust me there is no spring in my step ;)

I do tend to change my makeup with the seasons and I wanted to do a much fresher, lighter, glowy base, so out came the highlighters and cream based products!

Face

Foundation

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua in B30 mixed with NARS Copacabana Illuminator

When it comes to foundations, for me the more runny they are the better. After a lot of trial and error, I have come to the realisation that although I don't have the best skin I just prefer a lighter foundation and

I can then use a heavier concealer where needed. Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua is my all time favourite foundation and this is my third bottle of the stuff. I mixed a blob of NARS Copacabana Illuminator in with this and it just gave the most beautiful, natural glow to my skin. 

Concealer

MAC Prep & Prime Highlighter in Light Boost

This yellow toned highlighter brightens my under eyes and the centre of my face.

Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage in SC30

I love my Vitalumiere Aqua but as the coverage is light you do need to use a separate concealer for any areas of redness or blemishes. Secret Camouflage is pretty industrial and will cover just about anything!

Bronzer

Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel

As I wanted to keep my base light and dewy, I dug out my cream bronzer. I have used up a whole one of these pots in the past but my second pot has got a bit neglected. Synthetic brushes definitely work better with this product, I used the Real Techniques Multi Task brush and it blended beautifully.

Blush

Milani Illuminating Face Powder in Beauty's Touch

The prettiest blush I own, it gives a beautiful sheer, pink glow to the cheeks.

Highlighter

NARS Copacabana Illuminator

For once I didn't use my Kevyn Aucoin Celestial Powder to highlight. As I wanted to use more cream based products I thought as well as mixing this with my foundation, I would also apply a few extra dots to the high points of my face. I am going to do a post on highlighters later this week but they are one of those makeup products where I do think you need to spend a bit more money to get a decent one.

Eyes

Eyeshadow Primer

Benefit Stay Don't Stray

Cannot wait until I have finally used this up!

Eyeshadow

Bare Minerals True Romantic Eyeshadow Palette

Reviewed here yesterday, so I wont say too much else but you can see in the pictures how 'Woo Is Me' gets everywhere, its just so crumbly. I just used Woo Is Me over my whole lid but as it came out quite pink I decided to apply another shadow over the top.

L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Amber Rush

Such a beautiful shade, I don't know why this colour is only available in the US. Its the perfect light copper colour and I applied this all over my lid and underneath my lower lash line.

Mascara

L'Oreal Miss Manga Mascara

I have become quite smitten with this mascara, gives me length and volume plus it doesn't smudge.

Eyebrows

Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil in Soft Brunette

Duh.

Illamasqua Brow and Lash Gel

:)

Lips

Lipstick

MAC Lustering Lipstick

For lipstick I dug out one of my old favourites, MAC Lustering. This is a pretty, bright but wearable pink which isn't blue based so it looks much more natural on. Lustering is a Lustre finish so it feels very moisturising and has a lovely sheen to it.

Bare Minerals Ready True Romantic Eyeshadow Palette

True Romantic is Bare Minerals latest collection for Spring. The collection is very feminine with neutral tones and grown up pinks. This really is a beautiful, well edited collection and the name, True Romantic fits it perfectly. Now Valentines day is over I feel save to mention the R word!

Not only is the colour palette for this collection beautiful but the rose gold packaging is a really nice touch. Although have you ever tried to photograph a mirrored eyeshadow palette, my attempt is below!

There are 4 eyeshadow's in this palette, clockwise from top left: Love It, Woo Is Me, Head Over Heels and Louder. All the eyeshadow's are nicely pigmented and apply smoothly except 'Woo Is Me' which is a bit gritty and gets everywhere! 

I am a little disappointed with this palette for two reasons. One the quality of 'Woo Is Me', especially as its my favourite colour in the palette and two, the lack of a warm toned brown. 'Head Over Heels' is very cool toned and I just think a warmer tone would have worked better with the other colours, plus you know I love my warm toned eyeshadows.

At £29 this doesn't come cheap and my advise would be to skip this and buy Urban Decay's Naked 3 palette instead. Naked 3 costs a little bit more at £37.00 but you get twelve eyeshadows which are all amazing quality. 

I knew I should have bought the blush, damn it!

Bare Minerals True Romantic collection is available online from Bare Minerals.

Inside My Sister's Makeup Bag

The snooping continues! I finally persuaded my Sister to share the contents of her makeup bag. As she has a far more eloquent way with words than I do, I will leave her to explain the contents!

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So as makeup bags go, even I can see that this is a pretty boring one to take a peak at. Classic, neutral, plain and safe are all words you could use to describe the contents of my bag.

From day to evening my look doesn't alter much - I regularly commit the ultimate beauty faux pas of just putting more on when it comes to the evening. Although I might lack adventure, I do like to buy high quality, decent products and if I love a product then I'm very loyal. 

Below are my favourites and the ones I just wouldn't be without.

Bare Minerals Original Foundation - This is my makeup bag staple and the best foundation I've found. Gives long-lasting, flawless coverage and no need for powder! 

Garnier BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector - In summer I like to try and stay away from foundation when I've got a bit of colour and I find this does the job well. Ive not found a better BB cream for the price and I'm yet to check out whether CC creams do trump the BB.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural - My summer skin essential. Use alone or on top of the BB cream. Subtle, sheer colour for a healthy summer glow.

Laura Mercer Secret Camouflage - Pretty industrial concealer with a base to help it last all day. I'm not so much a fan of the application method, although this maybe just because Ive not bothered to purchase a brush for it. Lasts forever so worth the investment if you are prone to breakouts. 

NARS Blush Bronzer Duo in Sin and Casino - Another year round staple. Modern but classic shades of bronzer and blusher perfect for day and evening.

Chanel Eyeshadow Duo in Taupe - Delicat - A new addition to my makeup bag. Neutral colours that work well for the day and evening. Stays put too - If we still lived together, this would most definitely find its way into my room!

Revlon Grow Luscious Plumping Mascara - As mascaras go, this isn't bad. But I wouldn't go out of my way to buy it again. Generally I find Revlon to be pretty good for mascaras but I've yet to find one killer mascara.

Rimmel Glam'Eyes Liquid Liner - I wouldn't be without this and despite trying numerous expensive alternatives such as Chanel and YSL, you cant beat this Rimmel option for colour and application. A snip at around a fiver and it lasts forever.

Milani Liquid Eye - In theory a great pencil eyeliner which performs like its a liquid. However sharpening it is almost impossible and after a few weeks of trying and just ending up with black eyeliner everywhere but my eyes, I think I will revert to a standard pencil in future.

MAC Eyeshadow in Naked Lunch - Is it sad that I'm impressed by how much of this she has used?!

Elziabeth Arden 8 Hour Lip Protectant Stick - Pricey as far as lip balms go but its a great all year round product that gives a nice subtle sheen as well as moisturising and protecting.

MAC Tinted Lipglass in Viva Glam V and Big Baby - Another classic of mine. I'm not a great lipstick wearer - it seems to last 2 seconds on me, so a nudeish lip gloss is one of my essentials to upgrade my day look to night - I don't think I have ever seen my Mum or my Sister wearing a red lip, maybe one day I will convert them!

MAC Tinted Lip Conditioner in Petting Pink - My hybrid between the Elizabeth Arden and the MAC lip gloss, really conditioning with a touch of colour.

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curlers - The classic eyelash curlers. I can't go without them and I hate how mascara looks sans curl. I'm pretty rubbish at replacing the pad though.

Bare Escentuals Flawless Face Brush

And there you have it, big thank to my Sis. You can check out my other makeup bag snoopings below:

My Nan's Makeup Bag

My Mum's Makeup Bag

Chef and Chloe's Makeup Bags