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! 

New Years Eve Makeup Inspiration: The Red Lips

If you can't tell by the name of my blog, I love a good red lip. Its the perfect classic party look and its also the quickest way to take your makeup from day to night, so of course I had to include a red lip for my second NYE makeup inspiration.  

I have kept the eye look simple with just a bit of adult appropriate glitter. If you wanted to make this look a bit more dramatic, you could add some winged liner or a pair of false lashes.

 

Face

Primer & Foundation

MAC Prep & Prime Skin Base & Dior Star Foundation

My primer and foundation are the same as yesterdays look because I know they will get me through the night and the Dior foundation has no SPF so photographs beautifully.

Concealer

Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light Bisque, MAC Prep & Prime Highlighter in Light Boost, Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

The Bobbi Brown corrector helps counteract my dark circles, I use the MAC highlighter to highlight the high points of my face and finally the Collection concealer for any spots that need an extra bit of coverage.

 Bronzer

MAC Extra Dimension Bronzer in 'Aphrodite's Shell'

I didn't want to use a blusher as the lip was so strong, so I just opted for a bit of bronzer to give the skin some warmth. 

Powder

MAC Prep & Prime CC Compact

As I mentioned yesterday, powder is a must to prevent those shiny moments.

Highlight

Kevyn Aucoin Celestial Powder in Candlelight

Glitter on the eyes but shimmer on the cheeks remember!

Eyes

Eyebrows

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

This is my personal favourite eyebrow combo.

Eyeshadow Primer

NARS Pro Prime Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base

An eyeshadow primer is a must when using glittery eyeshadows, as it gives the shadow something to adhere to. 

Eyeshadow

Bobbi Brown Sparkle Eyeshadow in 'Cement'

I love this glittery taupe colour and the photos just don't do it justice. In real life its super glittery, it almost looks glossy on the lid. 

Mascara

Tarte Lights Camera Flashes and Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara 

As we are not using any false lashes, make sure you use a really good, volumising mascara. Tarte's, Lights Camera Flashes is my favourite.

Lips

Lip liner

Burberry Lip Definer in Brick Red No5

I got this lip liner for Christmas and I've worn it pretty much every day since. Its the perfect, matte red and I love it worn over the whole lip. If you are planning on wearing a bright lip, I would recommend a matte finish over glossy, as it lasts longer especially when drinking!

Face of the Day with Buxom True Nude Lip Foundation in 'Au Naturel'

Technically this is a Face of the Day from about 2 weeks ago but hey, no one needs to know that I'm sitting here with my greasy hair in a massive pineapple, with mascara smeared across my face! 

Base

Foundation

Dior Star

This foundation is definitely a grower not a shower. At first I liked it but didn't really have much of an opinion. I've only really started to appreciate it now I'm halfway through the bottle. This gives a medium coverage but looks really natural on the skin, if you are fan of Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua I'm sure you would love this.

Concealer

Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light Bisque, Josie Maran Argan Creamy Concealer Crayon and Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

The Bobbi Brown Corrector is quickly becoming my best friend, it just gets rid of those horrible dark circles instantly! 

I have now finished the Josie Maran Crayon and like the foundation, this really grew on me. I loved the creaminess of this concealer and the pretty highlight effect it gave. 

You cant go wrong with the Collection concealer it costs less than a fiver and is so good at covering pesky spots.

Powder

Charlotte Tilbury Air Brush Flawless Finish Skin Perfection Micro Powder

Hideously expensive but worth every penny, as this is the best powder I have ever found!

Bronzer

The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder

If you have fair skin and struggle to find a bronzer pale enough, then you need to try one of these bronzers by The Body Shop. Perfect for Winter bronzing or fair skinned ladies!

Blush

Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow and Mood Boosting Blush in Natural

I have been using this blush pretty consistently for the last two months. It just gives the perfect natural flush, which I love in these Winter months. 

Eyes

Eyeshadow

Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in #13

I love cream shadows because they are so quick and easy to apply and they never look flat or boring. Shimmery/metallic creams are by far my favourite and this gold offering by Makeup Up For Ever is my current love. Very seasonal, it just gives me that wide eyed awake look.

Mascara

Tarte Lights Camera Flashes and Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara

Yep still loving this duo.

Eyebrows

Soap and Glory Archery Eyebrow Pencil and L'oreal Brow Artist Plumper

I have now finished this Soap and Glory pencil and gone back to my beloved Hourglass Brow Sculpting Pencil. I did love the Soap and Glory and would highly, highly recommend it, but as I prefer a bushy full brow, the Hourglass pencil will always have my heart.

Lips

Lipstick

Buxom True Nude Lip Foundation in 'Au Naturel'

I mentioned how much I was loving this in my Sephora Goodies Post so I thought I better show you what it looks like on. I love the matte finish, personally I find it comfortable on the lips and this is coming from someone who has tried a lot of matte lip products! I just love the colour and the pencil application is genius! If I get to America next year I definitely want to explore the rest of the shades in the range.

Face of the Day with Dior Star Foundation

Last month I was changing my makeup on an almost daily basis, this month I have been pretty much sticking to this look everyday. Sometimes its nice just to use your tried and tested, favourite products, that you know you love.

Face

Foundation

Dior Star

This foundation has really grown on me. Initially I was unsure as it wasn't what I expected. 

I was expecting a high coverage, flawless finish but the coverage is actually a lot lighter. Its a medium coverage foundation, which has a very natural demi matte finish. 

Concealer

Bobbi Brown Corrector, Josie Maran Argan Creamy Concealer Crayon and Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

I use the Bobbi Brown corrector on my dark circles with the Josie Maran crayon on top to brighten. The crayon is too creamy for any spot concealing, so this is where the Collection concealer comes in. 

Powder

Charlotte Tilbury Air Brush Flawless Finish Skin Perfecting Micro Powder

Very sad to say I have finally finished this powder :( This was the best powder I had ever found, it felt like velvet, provided a little bit of extra coverage and kept me shine free all day. I feel bereft now its gone!

Blush 

MAC The Perfect Cheek Blush

This was released in MAC's Marilyn collection a few years ago and is no longer available, but I have heard that MAC's Cubic is almost identical and in their permanent line. 

This is one of my all time favourite blushes because its so easy to wear and is perfect for the whole 90s makeup revival that is going on right now.

Highlight

Kevyn Aucoin Celestial Powder in Candlelight

Reunited and it feels so good! My favourite highlighter, gives you a serious but natural glow.

Eyes

Eyebrows

Soap & Glory Archery in Brownie Points and L'oreal Brow Artist Plumper

As well as my powder, I have now also finished this Soap & Glory eyebrow pencil. If you are looking for a cheap eyebrow pencil this is the only one I would recommend and although I have gone back to my beloved Hourglass pencil, I would definitely purchase this again in the future.

Eyeshadow

By Terry Ombre Blackstar in Misty Rock

This eyeshadow is just a fail safe for me, you cant go wrong. Its so quick to apply, I literally just colour in my whole eyelid and then blend the edges. It takes no effort or time but I always get lots of compliments and I just love the metallic mauve/taupe colour. 

Mascara

Tarte Lights Camera Flashes and Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara

My favourite mascara combination, doesn't smudge, budge or flake.

Lips

Lip liner

Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk

This is a very natural shade, perfect for adding fullness to your lips. The colour would work well all over the lips but when I tried this, I actually found it to be quite drying and after about an hour found myself frantically searching for lip balm! 

Lipstick

MAC Lipstick in Bad Girl RiRi

Another discontinued MAC item, sorry but I just love this brown taupey nude. If you don't have this but want to try something similar, try MAC's Velvet Teddy which is another favourite of mine.

Face of the Day with Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon Eyeshadow Pencil in Champagne Diamonds

Its pretty obvious I love makeup but I am falling in love with it all over again. I don't know whether its the change in seasons, or all the new exciting product launches but I could just spend all day talking about the stuff and slapping it on my face! 

I promise I am not an entirely shallow person!

Face

Foundation

Giorgio Armani Lasting Silk UV Foundation

Love this foundation but I have now used up every last drop. Gives great, long lasting but natural looking coverage.

Concealer

Bobbi Brown Corrector in Light Bisque, Josie Maran Argan Creamy Concealer Crayon and 

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

Three concealers, I know completely ridiculous! Basically the Josie Maran crayon is too creamy for blemishes/redness so I rely on my trusty Collection concealer. I like the Josie Maran crayon to highlight but I need a bit more coverage under my eyes so I use it in conjunction with the Bobbi Brown corrector. 

Powder

Charlotte Tilbury Air Brush Flawless Finish Skin Perfecting Micro Powder

This is the best powder I have ever used. It feels like velvet, doesn't cake and keeps oil at bay, the price could bring me to tears though! I hardly have any of this left and although I definitely will buy it again, I  just can't justify the cost while I still have other powders to use up.

Bronzer

The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder

This is a bloody good bronzer, just as good as the Guerlain Terracotta bronzers but a third of the price.

Blush

Physicians Formula Happy Booster Glow and Mood Boosting Blush in Natural

One of my all time favourite blushers. It gives such a beautiful flush to the cheeks which is perfect for this time of year. I also like that it has a bit of shimmer so you don't need a separate highlighter.

Eyes

Eyebrows

Soap & Glory Archery Eyebrow Pencil and L'oreal Brow Artist Plumper

There was a time when you couldn't find any eyebrow products in the 'drugstore' but now there are some really great, affordable ones available. I recommend Archery as an eyebrow pencil to everyone and this brow gel not only keeps your brows in place but also adds a natural tint. 

Eyeshadow

Charlotte Tilbury Colour Chameleon Eyeshadow Pencil in Champagne Diamonds and Trish McEvoy 24 Hour Eyeshadow and Liner in Topaz

I am a little bit lazy when it comes to eyeshadow which is why I love cream eyeshadows. I am particularly loving eyeshadow pencils at the moment (post on its way) and these are two of my favourites. Champagne Diamonds is so sparkly, you really need to see it in person.

Mascara

Tarte Lights Camera Flashes and Clinique Bottom Lash

I have stuck to this mascara combination for months now and wont be changing any time soon.

Lips

Lip Balm

Sephora Kiss Me Balm in Candy Apple

My mum bought me back this lip balm from Sephora and it hasn't left my lips since. I love a tinted lip balm because you get the best of both worlds, colour and moisture. This was such a good discovery, I would definitely recommend trying one if you find yourself in a Sephora.

Face of the Day with Stila Eyeshadow Trio in Goddess

This was one of those days where you just play around with your makeup. I didn't really know what look I was going for but it was fun digging out a few products that I hadn't used in a while. 

Face

Foundation

L'oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder

I have used this foundation consistently all month long and its nearly finished! One of my favourites, as its so lightweight and doesn't feel or look heavy on your skin. I would highly recommend this.

Concealer

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

I don't like to use this under my eyes but it works a treat on blemishes and areas of redness.

MAC Prep & Prime Highlighter in Light Boost

Possibly my favourite under eye brightener. I also use this down the centre of my nose and in the middle of my forehead to brighten up my skin and add a highlight.

Powder

Soap and Glory One Heck Of A Blot

I have finally, finally finished my Rimmel Stay Matte powder. Instead of buying it again, I thought I would try this Soap and Glory one instead. I like it so far but I don't know if its as good at controlling oil. I will use this a bit more before reporting back!

Bronzer

Guerlain Terracotta Moisturising Bronzing Powder in 00 Makeup Artist

My current go to bronzer as its quite a light colour, perfect for the Winter months.

Blush

Kevyn Aucoin The Creamy Glow in Pravella

A beautiful pink blush, perfect for upcoming Spring.

MAC Harmony Blush

Two blushes is a bit excessive I know, but I wanted to add a bit more of a contour so I used Harmony in the hollows of my cheeks and around the temples.

Highlighter

Kevyn Aucoin The Celestial Powder in Candlelight

I love this highlighter because it gives a beautiful but natural glow.

Eyes

Eyebrows

Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil in Soft Brunette

My favourite, the brush on the end is so helpful I use it every single time I do my brows.

Illamasqua Brow and Lash Gel

I don't know why I even bother listing my eyebrow products in my face of the day posts because I use the same two products every time!

Eyeshadow

Stila Eyeshadow Trio in Goddess

I've had this trio for a while but dug it out my makeup collection as its been neglected. You can probably tell from the picture that I mainly use the light copper colour on the end. I used this colour over my whole lid and as per usual, right the way under my lower lash line.

Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow in Camel

I was only going to use the Stila trio for this look but I felt it was missing something, so I added the Camel colour to my crease and underneath the lower lash line. This added some definition, as the Stila colour is very shimmery.

Mascara

L'oreal Voluminous Mascara

Such a good budget buy mascara, adds volume but with no clumping.

Lips

Lipstick

Revlon Lip Butter in Red Velvet

I have dug out my Hole albums recently so was channelling my inner Courtney Love here. I wanted a deep but sheer, red lipstick and Red Velvet is perfect for that. Problem is now I really want red velvet cake!

Face of the Day with L'oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder Foundation

Its been 2 months now and I am still loving my Urban Decay Naked 3 palette. I think in that time its already had more use than both my Naked 1 and 2 palettes combined!

There are still a couple of shades in the palette I haven't tried and one of them was 'Trick". Trick is the gold shade and to be honest it really didn't appeal to me. In the pan I thought it was pretty much identical to another Urban Decay shade, "Half Baked". Now don't get me wrong, Half Baked is a gorgeous colour, but its such a bright metallic that it just screams I AM WEARING EYESHADOW! 

Anyway long story short, I needn't have worried and I wish I had used Trick sooner. Its a beautiful, soft rose gold colour. Nothing like Half Baked, Trick is very wearable! 

Face

Foundation

L'oreal Magic Nude Liquid Powder in 318 Natural Buff

I have recently got back into this foundation and I love it. Makes my skin look flawless, without looking like I caked on the makeup!

Concealer

MAC Prep & Prime Highlighter in Light Boost

My favourite under eye brightener, love the yellow tone of this.

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Medium

This has been a life saviour this past week, F you Mother Nature!

Bronzer

Guerlain Terracotta Moisturising Bronzing Powder in 00 Makeup Artist

I will not make a comment about English weather here, all I will say is I'm just glad its not snowing!

Blush

MAC Harmony Blush

I rediscovered this after watching Pixiwoo's Katy Perry tutorial and have fallen back in love with it. Love the 90's pinky/brown colour and it also acts as a bit of a contour to my podgy cheeks.

Highlighter

Kevyn Aucoin Celestial Powder in Candleight

The best.

Eyes

Eyebrows

Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil in Soft Brunette

As always.

Illamasqua Brow and Lash Gel

Another staple!

Eyeshadow

Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette Dust and Trick

I used Dust which is a glittery light pink all over my lid, particularly focusing on the inner corner. I then applied the rose gold colour Trick directly over the top. I also smudged Trick right the way under my lower lash line. 

Mascara

L'oreal Voluminous Mascara

Such a good mascara, gives lots of volume with no clumpiness. My only complaint is that its not waterproof and smudges on my lower lashes when my eyes water in the morning.

Lips

Lipstick

Burberry Lip Cover in English Rose

I think I can safely say this is my favourite lipstick ever and trust me I don't make such statements lightly!