TRAVEL BEAUTY | TEN PRODUCT WEEKEND MAKEUP BAG

Hello everyone! I know i only shared a "what's in my travel makeup bag" post just last month, but i am going away for the weekend and i didn't want to take too many products with me (literally just the bare essentials). So as i was thinking of what products i could pack, as well as knowing what products would be compact/used for multiple things and i managed to get it down to a ten product makeup bag which for me is quite a challenge, as half of the time i love to over-pack and bring about five too many lip products that i don't end up reaching for...

Seeing as i was only taking a small amount of products and i didn't need a huge wash/makeup bag, i decided to go with one of the smaller sized skinnydip makeup bags and you can get them from the skinnydip site/stores, ASOS, topshop and now beautybay.com too. I personally always use these makeup bags, as they always come in cute patterns yet are still see-through and you can not only see what you are looking for but also you can fit so much inside of them. Another thing i did to cut down on the amount of products i needed to take, by doing my eyebrows the night before using the revolution brow tint in the shade dark brown leaving it on for the full two hours and this way i know my brows are going to be good for the whole weekend.

nuxe huile prodigeiuse (sample/travel size)
So something that i use every single day is this dry oil by Nuxe and i love to apply it right before i do my makeup, so this is an essential for me. The only downside was when i was to travel with it, it is huge as it comes in a 50ml glass bottle and i was always scared it was going to smash. That being said i recently received a bag full of mini Nuxe products, including a mini version of this perfect for taking away with me.

l'oréal infallible pro-glow foundation in the shade 205
My foundation of choice for the weekend is the pro-glow by L'Oréal, not only because it comes in a squeeze-y plastic compact tuble, rather than a glass bottle but also because i know it is going to look good/last all day.

ps my perfect colour concealer in the shade nude beige
This concealer is pretty much my everyday go-to concealer, so i know that it is going look good and last all day long without creasing etc. This concealer is also super slim and compact.

bareMinerals invisible light powder duo
So my powder of choice is probably not the most travel friendly size-wise but by taking other things that are more compact, does make for some room and i know this powder is going to do what i need it to do. As this is a powder duo, it has one side that is a matte powder perfect for the t-zone area to control shine and a glow powder side on the other for other areas of the face.

bareMinerals gold obsession chandelight glow illuminator
This is actually a product that i mentioned in my previous post, which is also a good one for travelling with as it is a cream to powder product and there is no need to pack two individual products.

bronze bronze queen bronzer in the shade sunset
This bronzer has pretty much been my go-to everyday bronzer for both warming up the face and used on my eyes, for a quick bronzed eye look ever since i picked it up last month. Skipping on the hefty eyeshadow palettes and just using bronzer is perfect for travelling, as you are multi using products and cutting down on space.

ps pro hd mascara in the shade black
Another everyday favourite from Primark is this ps pro HD mascara and i have mentioned before how it is a great dupe for my favourite KIKO 30 day lash treatment mascara, yet this one is only £3. I would normally take a sample sized mascara i have from MAC but i seem to have miss-placed them so this one has to be packed.

mac pro longwear waterproof brow set in the shade brown/ebony
Talking of products from MAC, the only thing when doing my makeup to my brows is to brush through them with some brow gel once my makeup is all done. This has become my favourite brow gel i have ever used, it also happens to be super travel friendly sized.

mac lip pencil in the shade stripdown
So for the final two items, they were probably the two hardest items to choose and know what to pack and this is probably why i usually end up packing way too many. That being said when i reached a decision i decided to go with stripdown liner, as it looks good on its own as well as with pretty much any other lip product applied on-top because of its creamy beige/brown colour.

charlotte tilbury hot lips lipstick in the shade KKW
Finally for lipstick i decided to go with a trusty handbag favourite of mine, which happens to be a perfect shade of nude for the time of year. Another reason why i decided to go with this lipstick is because i know it is super pigmented, creamy/hydrating on the lips and of course long-wearing. I also love the way it looks paired with stripdown liner, as it adds a touch of pink to the beige/brown liner creating a beautiful nude.

Catch up on my travel wishlist #4 summer edition HERE...

xo.

THINGS I'M LOVING ON ASOS RIGHT NOW

Hello everyone! Just recently i have noticed there are a ton of great items on the ASOS site, both ASOS own brand and a bunch of other brands. I have also recently made a cheeky little order (some items included in this post) but there are still a handful or two of things i want to get. That being said for today's post i thought i would share with you some of the things i am loving on ASOS right now...

1. asos design denim shrunken jacket | £32 |

So this denim jacket was the first item in my basket and the main reason for browsing the sight at the time, because i was on the hunt for a more cropped style denim jacket and this one is perfect. I love this jacket, so much so i wore it the next day after it arrived especially worn with the sleeves rolled up slightly. I also love how this jacket is true to size and isn't too warm, it is in fact quite lightweight unlike some denim jacket.

2. asos fibbing studded black flat sandals | £14 |

These sandals were the next item in my basket as i actually tried to get them last summer but they only had wide fit left, although i have the nude pair in the normal fitting from last year. I literally live in flat sandals in summer as they go with pretty much anything and they are so comfortable, which is why i am glad they bought them back again for this summer. I have so many different pairs of studded sandals, as i love the Valentino vibe.

3. asos chunky round milky tort and flash lens sunglasses | £10 |

Putting these sunnies into my basket was a complete impulse buy as i didn't really need any new sunglasses but i am such a sucker for the whole tortoise shell finish, i love how these are slightly different as they have a flash lens which makes them super different to other pairs. I think these will be a favourite of mine this summer and for only £10, you can't really complain unlike if you buy a more expensive pair and they break.

4. asos design petite flutter sleeve tshirt | £16 |

As soon as i saw this detailed sleeve tee i thought how much this screams summer to me, especially paired with a cute pair of denim shorts/jeans or even white jeans. I am really loving wearing basics with a hint of detail at the moment, as i think it still looks effortless but still put together and with this style you can pair it with so many different things rather than with just one specific outfit. This t-shirt is also available in the regular fit too.

5. stradivarius pom pom basket | £17.99 |

I am completely obsessed with how much homeware ASOS now stock, from various brands such as stradivarius, typo, pimkie, ass & belle and more. Another thing i am loving at the moment is the whole woven style, especially this pom pom basket which i feel like you could use in so many different ways. I love how cool these baskets look with a throw/blanket arranged inside, but used as a plant pot is also super cute.

6. mac cosmetics | from £4.50 |

Another thing that i am obsessed with that is now stocked on ASOS is MAC Cosmetics, how cool is it that they are branching out and you can access it in so many different ways now? ASOS unlike some other online stores have such a wide range of stock, including new and limited edition launches. ASOS are also stocking mini/travel versions which you can usually only pick up from a MAC in-store or online.

7. sigma 3dhd black blender | £11 |

Another well known brand that ASOS now stock is Sigma, which i really want to give the 3DHD blender a try as so many people rave about how good it is. That being said i will pick one up next time i place an order, as i did recently only open a new beauty blender but this one is definitely on my to try list next and £11 is a good price.

8. adidas orginals white stan smith trainers | £70 |

Finally a pair of trainers i have my eye on to pick up next is this pair of all white Adidas Stan Smith's, as i love the whole all white trainers look. I know i already have a pair of all white Nike trainers which i love, but a girl can't have too many pairs of shoes right? 90% of the time i am all about comfort when it comes to footwear, unless i am going on a night out or for dinner in the evening something that is.

Catch up on my recent Topshop lust list post HERE...

xo.

THE BEST NEW-IN BEAUTY GIFT SETS

Hello everyone! Christmas is already only a couple of months away and brands/stores are starting to stock their shelves/online stores with new-in gift sets. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you a selection of my best picks for new-in beauty gift sets, which would be perfect to get an early start on your Christmas shopping, for a birthday gift or even just to treat yourself.

bareMinerals send nudes trio | £32 bareMinerals |

If you have read my posts for a while now, you will probably know i am obsessed with these from bareMinerals and this matte lip trio is the perfect gift for a nude lip lover.

dior miss dior eau de parfum gift wrapped 100ml | £104 John Lewis |

This Christmas season Dior are selling exclusive ready gift wrapped perfumes, which is great for those who's wrapping skills aren't on point and also this scent is simply beautiful.

beauty blender 'midas touch' gift set | £18 Debenhams |

If you know someone who is a complete makeup addict, then a beauty blender is probably their best friend and this blender and cleaner bauble duo, is the perfect stocking filler.

soap and glory full sparks mini duo | £6 Boots |

Another great stocking filler but this time one that is a little more on the affordable side, Soap and Glory know how to do Christmas sets and every year they get better and better!

neom luxury organics home of sleep collection | £20 Selfridges |

The NEOM gift sets for Christmas this year are simply beautiful, from the products inside and the packaging which makes for a perfect luxury gift for so many different people.

neom luxury organics christmas wish candle | £30 Selfridges |
I always think if you are stuck on what to get someone, get them a candle right? NEOM candles are one of my favourites anyway but this Christmas limited edition candle is simply beautiful.

nuxe my dream gift set | £20 Look Fantastic |
If you know someone who loves their skincare then this NUXE trio gift set is surely a winner, as it doesn't break the bank, looks beautiful and also the products inside are too (i love the dry multi-purpose oil).

starskin #maskboss face mask set | £27 Selfridges |
Another great one for those skincare lovers/mask addicts in the form of a sheet mask set, this gift is the perfect mix between luxury and practical for somebody.

pixi skintreats duo | £28 Look Fantastic |
This skintreats duo is the perfect gift for those who love anything that will achieve glowing looking skin, stocked with the ever so famous glow tonic by PIXI.

glamglow multi-masking kit | £39 M&S |

Sticking with the glowing/skincare theme, this glamglow minis set is such a great idea and not just for giving as a gift but also if you just want to give a bunch of different masks a try before buying the full sized version.

mac cosmetics snowball collection mini lipsticks | £85 MAC Cosmetics |

I received a sneak-peek to buy email for this years holiday collection by MAC and once again they have "wowed" me, this is the perfect luxury gift for those lipstick lovers. 

tanya burr a season to sparkle day palette | £14 Superdrug |

Another collection that is even more beautiful than last year is Tanya Burr's Christmas range, these palettes make such a great gift to people of all ages and are super affordable.

laura mercier créme brulée temptations duo | £35 Selfridges |

Finally we have another perfect luxury themed gift, perfect for those bath lovers that you know, in fact this Christmas Laura Mercier have so many beautiful gift sets!

Catch up on my previous post HERE...

xo.

FACE OF THE DAY: BRONZE EYES

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! So for today's post i thought i would share with you this "face of the day" i created using two of my pigments from MAC. I am really loving bronze eyes at the moment, either paired with a nude lip or a darker lip combo...

Face Items:

Clarins Flash Beauty Balm Primer

Maybelline Dream Flawless Nude Foundation in the shade 10

Estée Lauder Double Wear Concealer in the shade Light

Estée Lauder Double Wear Brush-On Glow BB Highlighter in the shade 1N

Seventeen Define & Conquer Contour Kit in the shade Fair

NARS Bronzing Powder in the shade Laguna

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in the shade Soft & Gentle

NYX Dewy Finish Makeup Setting Spray

Eyes Items:

Bourjois Color Edition 24H Cream Eyeshadow in the shade 02

MAC Pigment in the shade Whisper Pink

MAC Pigment in the shade Tan

(NARS Laguna Bronzer blended in the crease)

MUA Luxe Felt Eyeliner in the shade Black

Estée Lauder Pure Color Intense Kajal Eyeliner in the shade Blackened Black

Maybelline The Rocket Volume Mascara in the shade Black

Rimmel Brow This Way in the shade Dark Brown

Benefit Gimme Brow in the shade Medium/Deep

Lips Items:

Essence Lip Liner in the shade Honey Berry

(I planned on just wearing this all over the lip but i wasn't too happy with it so i added a lipstick to the look to lighten the lips slightly)

MAC Satin Lipstick in the shade Snob

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MAC CINDERELLA: STROKE OF MIDNIGHT

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to and happy monday! Firstly i want to start out my saying i am kind of disappointed that as of yet out of the four MAC Cinderella Collection i was only able to get one thing, everything sold out so fast! I literary need to get my hands on the lipstick in the shade Royal Ball and also the beauty powder in the shade Mystery Princess. Moving on, for today's post i thought i would share with you the Stroke of Midnight x6 eyeshadow palette...

As soon as i laid eyes on this palette i knew i just had to get it because the shades are me in palette form. It's filled with soft browns, some gorgeous champagne shades and a sparkly black shade. Also can we take a moment to appreciate how beautiful this packaging is with Cinderella's signature light lavender blue colour.

 

Eyeshadows from left to right/top to bottom:

Vapour (Velvet Finish) Phloof! (Frost Finish)

Omega (Matte Finish) Quarry (Matte Finish)

Satin Taupe (Frost Finish) Stroke of Midnight (Velvet Finish) 

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FACE OF THE DAY: GLOWING SKIN AND DARK LIPSTICK

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to and happy monday! For today's post i thought i would share with you this makeup look i created which i am in love with, mainly for how glowing my skin looks (toots own horn) ha ha! A huge part of my skin looking really glowing is not only for the products i have been using but also my skin is the best it has been in ages, i think that is mainly down to me finally nailing my skincare routine and not being lazy with it...

Face Items:

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm Primer

L'Oreal Lumi Magique Instant Radiance Enhancer

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation in the shade Bone

Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer in the shade Light

MAC Prep+Prime Pen Highlighter in the shade Bright Forecast

Seventeen Define&Conquer Contour Kit in the shade Fair

NARS Bronzer in the shade Laguna 

Estée Lauder Pure Color Blush in the shade Sensuous Rose

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in the shade Soft&Gentle 

Eyes Items:

Urban Decay Primer Potion in the shade Original

Estée Lauder Pure Color Eyeshadows in the shades:

(Ivory Slipper, Hot Cinnamon, Wild Truffle and Chocolate Bliss)

MUA Luxe Felt Eyeliner Pen in the shade Black

Maybelline The Rocket Volume Mascara in the shade Black

Estée Lauder Pure Color Intense Kajal Eyeliner in the shade Blackened Black

Rimmel Brow This Way Kit in the shade Dark Brown

Benefit Gimme Brow in the shade Medium/Deep

Lip Items:

Essence Lip Liner in the shade Honey Berry

Milani Color Statement Lipstick in the shade Sangria 

 I hope you've all had a lovely weekend!

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EVERYDAY FACE OF THE DAY

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! For today's post i thought i would share with you my favourite quick "everyday" makeup items at the moment and believe it or not i only use 5 items. This type of makeup is great for whether you are in a rush and don't want to keep grabbing different things all the time or whether you travel a lot and maybe have to do your makeup on the go...

This particular palette from Too Faced is amazing as you have so many different aspects of your makeup look in one place, eyeshadows, bronzer, blush, highlight and lip gloss. 

NARS Sheer Liquid Foundation in the shade Deauville 

MAC Prep and Prime Pen in the shade Bright Forecast

MAC Matte Eyeshadow in the shade Charcoal Brown (brows)

Too Faced Eyeshadow in the shade Créme Brulee (lids)

Too Faced Eyeshadow in the shade Haute Chocolate (crease)

Too Faced Eyeshadow in the shade White Chocolate (brow bone)

Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Volume Mascara in the shade Extreme Black

Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer

 Too Faced Snow Bunny (two end pink shades for blush and white shade for highlight)

Too Faced Lip Gloss in the shade Naked Dolly

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FACE OF THE DAY FRIDAY: HAPPY NEW YEAR

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day whatever you are up to! For a lot of people it is back to work day which always sucks after Christmas but you have to get back to reality at some point don't you? Since Christmas i have been trying out a lot of new products mainly things i received as gifts, so for today's post i thought i would share with you my "face of the day" items...

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm Primer

Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation in the shade Bone

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in the shade NC15

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in the shade Transparent 

Too Faced Beauty Wishes and Sweet Kisses Palette using:

(Chocolate Soleil Bronzer, Snow Bunny Bronzer for blush and highlighter, i am obsessed with this palette mainly as it smells like chocolate)

MUA Pro-Brow Palette in the shade Dark Brown

Benefit Gimme Brow in the shade Medium/Deep

Smashbox Full Exposure Palette using the shades:

(M4 brow bone, M2 crease transition shade, S3 lid, S4 inner corner)

Estée Lauder Sumptuous Extreme Mascara in the shade Extreme Black

Estée Lauder Pure Color Intense Kajal Eyeliner in the shade Blackened Black

Milani Lipstick in the shade Nude Créme

NYX Butter Gloss in the shade Éclair

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BLOGMAS DAY FIVE: MAC HOLIDAY

Hey guys, i hope you are all having an amazing day and welcome to day five of blogmas! A bonus thing about this time of year for all us beauty junkies is definitely all the Christmas palette's and limited edition gift sets. For today's post i thought i would share with you two of my favourite pieces from the MAC Heirloom Mix Holiday Collection, which i actually shown one of the items in my November favourites...

First things first let's take a moment to step back and appreciate how stunning the packaging is in the entire collection. The glitter theme which runs through out is perfect for the Holidays. 

This particular eyeshadow palette is from the Keepsakes eyes section of the collection. There is a total of three palettes: Beige Eyes, Smoky Eyes and Plum Eyes. This particular palette i went for is the Smoky Eyes one, as the shades sum me up in one as i love me a neutral/smoky eye look. This palette comes with 8 shadows, a mix of matte and shimmer.

Shades: 

Fancy Dress, Kid, Honey Lust, Satin Taupe, Forgery, Divine Rule, Noble Spirit and Carbon.

This is a gift set from the Objects of Affection section. The gift sets come with 5 pigments and this particular one is the Pink and Rose Pigments and Glitter (which are obviously all shimmer).

Shades:

Whisper Pink, Tan, Rose, Reining Riches and Heritage Rouge.

I would love to know if any of you have purchased anything from the MAC holiday collection and what is your favourite thing from the collection?

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HIGHEND VS DRUGSTORE: HIGHLIGHTERS

Hey guys, i hope you are all having a great day whatever you are up to! Today i am back with another "high-end vs drugstore" post. As i mentioned in the first installment of this mini series, you don't always have to spend a ton of money on certain items when you can get a "dupe" type of product from the drugstore for a lot less and the products can be equally as good or even better. In my previous post i talked about bronzers, which you can check out here if you haven't already:

http://katiebeautyshake.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/highend-vs-drugstore-bronzers.html

1. MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in the shade Soft & Gentle - £23 (highend).

I have two favourite high-end highlighters this one and Albatross by NARS but this one has hands down got to be my favourite out of the two. It is described as a peachy bronze and that is what it is, i can't explain how gorgeous this looks on the skin. I love to pair this with my NARS Laguna bronzer and i feel as if they go hand in hand together.

http://www.maccosmetics.co.uk/product/shaded/159/30735/Products/Face/Powder/Mineralize-Skinfinish/index.tmpl

2. Seventeen Instant Glow Shimmer Brick in the shade Gold Bronze - £4.99 (drugstore).

This shimmer brick is the newest edition to my highlighter collection, i really wanted the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick but i just couldn't commit to spending that much money and then i read online that this is the perfect dupe for it for so much cheaper. I love how versatile this product is as you can either swirl all the shades together or just pick out an individual shade or even just select two. I also love to apply the lightest shade at the top to the inner corners of my eyes and it really opens them up to make you appear more awake. 

http://www.boots.com/en/SEVENTEEN-Instant-Glow-Shimmer-Brick_1321239/

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SEPTEMBER FAVOURITES

Hey guys, i hope you have all had a great weekend whatever you got up to and i also want to apologize for the lack of posts last week. Yet again we are at the end of another month and it's officially autumn time, so here are my favourites for the month of September...

1. LUSH Bubblegum Lip Scrub.

As the colder months come along and also if i am wanting to wear darker colours on my lips, i always start to apply this as it is amazing and makes your lips super soft. These particular scrubs come in different flavours and they all smell/taste so good (i'm not going to lie i have eaten some in the past as it is edible it's basically sugar).  

2. Estée Lauder Pure Color Long Lasting Lipstick in the shade Pinkberry.

I had mentioned this lipstick in a recent FOTD post as i was giving some new products a try. I am in love with this lipstick as the formula is so moisturizing and long wearing, it has become my new favourite everyday lipstick. 

http://katiebeautyshake.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/fotd-friday-trying-out-new-makeuo.html

3. Estée Lauder Advanced Time Zone Eye Cream.

I have been trying out this new eye cream through out all of this month as it is always good to prevent them wrinkles from appearing and keep your under eye area moisturized also. I have a problem as my under eye area can sometimes get really dry especially if my eyes have been overly watering as they often do and it has kept the area super moisturized. It is a pretty pricey eye cream but i definitely think it is worth the money!

4. L'Oreal SuperLiner So Couture in the shade Black.

This is probably my favourite item out of all of my favourites this month. If you really struggle applying winged eye liner then you need this in your life, it makes creating a winged look super easy and also it is less time consuming as you can be super precised with where you are placing it. I am a huge fan of the L'Oreal SuperLiner Ultra Precision but this has without as doubt replaced it, so good!

5. MAC Amplified Lipstick in the shade Up The Amp.

This lipstick is the latest edition to my MAC lipstick collection and is probably one of those beauty lover "cult favourites" for a purple coloured lip look. Some of my other MAC lipsticks can tend to feel dry on my lips but this keeps them feeling moisturized and the colour is such a me shade, definitely a autumn must for me.

Random Favourites:

TV Show: I haven't really been watching many tv shows this month as everything has finished or waiting for the new seasons to start so i have been watching a lot of YouTube videos (more than usual anyway haha).

Music: I have had Sam Smith's album since it was released and i have played it so many times but this month i have been playing it none stop. This guy has such a gifted voice he makes you feel all the different feels, if you haven't listened to his music before i highly recommend you do!

Person: I just wanted to mention as i had spoken about it in a previous blog post that i was going to be an auntie for the third time which is super exciting as that i am now. My sister gave birth to a beautiful/tiny/perfect/precious little boy called Lucas on the 9th of this month.

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TOP 5 VAMPY LIP PRODUCTS FOR A/W

Hey guys, i hope you all had a great weekend whatever you got up to! This A/W i am wanting to get into wearing really vampy lip colours as i think they look amazing at this time of year. As i have said before i am really not one for wearing red lipstick as i don't feel it suits me (you can either pull it off or you can't). So i have been swatching away like crazy searching for the perfect shades/lipstick brands and this is what i have discovered...

1. MAC Satin Lipstick in the shade Rebel - £15.50

2. NARS Satin Lip Pencil in the shade Palais Royal - £18

3. Rimmel Kate Moss Matte Lipstick in the shade 107 - £5.49

4. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in the shade Black Cherry - £7.49

5. NYX Butter Lipstick in the shade Licorice - $6USdollars or available on amazon.

I also just wanted to add another lipstick on the end which i actually purchased last a/w by Collection and it is from the Gothic Glam range in the shade Revenge. To say how inexpensive these lipsticks are the quality is just amazing. I highly recommend giving them ago for £2.99 you really can't go wrong and that goes for all the lipsticks shown in my top5.

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MAKEUP MONDAY: WHAT'S IN MY MAKEUP BAG (UPDATED)

Hey guys, i hope you all had a great weekend. For this weeks "Makeup Monday" i thought i would give you all a look into my makeup bag seeing as i haven't done an updated one for over 4 months or so now. Don't forget that i am blogging Monday-Friday throughout the month of August...

Makeup Bag:

YSL

Face Products:

Becca Fine Pressed Powder in Bisque

NARS Bronzer in Laguna

L'Oreal True Match Foundation in N2 Vanilla 

MAC Prep+Prime in Bright Forecast 

Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Concealer in Light

L'Oreal True Match Concealer in 2 Vanilla

MAC Powder Blush in Peony Petal (Satin)

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle

Revlon PhotoReady Skinlights in 200 Pink Light

Eye Products:

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Potion Samples

MAC Quad: All That Glitters, Satin Taupe, Mythology and Espresso 

MAC Eye Shadow for Brows in Charcoal Brown

Maybelline The Falsies Mascara in Black Drama

Benefit Gimme Brow in Medium/Deep

Rimmel Kate Moss Eye Shadow Stick in 100 Rose Gold

W7 In The Buff Natural Nudes Palette

Maybelline Color Tattoo in 35 On and On Bronze

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Khol Kajal Pencil in 005 Nude

Lip Products:

Revlon ColorStay Moisture Satin in 005 Parisian Passion

Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain in 020 Rio Rush

MAC Amplified Lipstick in Saint Germain

MAC Cremesheen in Sunny Seoul

Essence Lip Liner in 06 Satin Mauve

NYX Retractable Lip Liner in 18 Peony

Balmi Coconut Lip Balm

Check out my previous "What's in my Makeup Bag" here:

http://katiebeautyshake.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/whats-in-my-makeup-bag-updated.html

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LIPSTICK PRODUCT ADDICT TAG

Hey guys, i hope you are all having a great day whatever you are up to. For a while now i have been seeing so many people do the "lip product addict tag" which if i am correct was cleverly created by the beautiful youtubers Amelia Liana and Essie Button. So seeing as i haven't done a TAG blog post in a minute i thought i would give the tag a go myself...

(I will put swatches of all the lip products at the end).

1. Favourite Lip Balm/Treatment?

Just recently i have been obsessed with these Balmi lip balm cubes, first of all i bought the minty flavour and then the next time i went into boots i picked up the coconut one also. They are so handy just to keep in your bag and are still easy to find even though they are compact but most of all they are super hydrating.

2. Best Eye-Catching Red?

Anyone who knows me knows that i am not a Red Lipstick kind of girl, i just don't feel as if it suits me that well but saying that this red by L'Oreal does. For obvious reasons as i just said i don't have all that many red's in my collection but this is definitely my favourite.

3. Best Luxury and Best Drugstore?

MAC Snob is my favourite "Luxury" lipstick as it is such a me shade, super long lasting and amazing pigmentation as all MAC products are.

Rimmel Katie 101 is my favourite "Drugstore" lipstick and is probably my most worn lipstick (i am almost out of it). It is very similar to MAC Snob but probably a shade or two darker.

4. Best MAC Lipstick?

This is the same as for "Luxury Lipstick" it is such a me shade like i said. It always instantly cheers me up when i wear it and i always get lots of complements when i do.

5. The Most Disappointing?

I don't even have this product to show in a picture anymore as i threw it away but it is definitely the Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer. What made it more disappointing for me is that this product was so hyped up saying how amazing and long lasting they were so i was super excited to try them, but for me they didn't last long at all. I don't know whether it is just me or maybe i had a bad one, let me know?

6. Liner - Yes or No?

Hell to the YES! I love me some lip liners. I am obsessed with the Essence lip liners they are really creamy and non drying on your lips. I love to wear 06 Satin Mauve all over my lips, such a pretty colour!

7. Best Gloss?

This was actually i really easy decision for me to make for "Best Gloss" which is hands down NYX Butter Gloss in Élair but just recently i have been loving the Manhattan Colour Loop Lipgloss just as much. Both products give a really pretty finish/colour as well as tasting so so nice!

Swatches...

I hope you all have a lovely weekend!

FACE OF THE DAY FRIDAY

Hey guys, i hope you have all had a great week. I suddenly had a thought when i was thinking of what blog post to do for you all next and that i hadn't done a "face of the day items" blog post in so long now. I love reading these type of posts and seeing what items people reach for day to day. So without further a do here it is, my face of the day items...

Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm - One Shade

NARS Foundation - Light 4 Deauville 

(Just recently i have been loving this foundation combination mixed together).

MAC Matte Eyeshadow - Charcoal Brown

Benefit Gimme Brow - Medium/Deep

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion - Eden

(I have been trying out the different sample shades of primer potions which i got with my Naked 3 Palette and Eden is definitely next on my list to purchase as i prefer it to the Original).

MAC Eyeshadow - All That Glitters (Top Left)

(I went for a really simple eye look today, so i just applied All That Glitters all over my lid and used my Bronzer as a crease shade. I also did a winged "liner" using Urban Decay Crave eyeshadow).

MAC Prep+Prime Highlighter Pen - Bright Forecast 

Maybelline Instant Anti-Age Corrector - Light

(I love this combination for my under eye area as they both cancel out redness/tiredness).

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - Transparent 

(To set any areas that might get shiny through out the day).

Collection Volumising Mascara - Black

(This mascara has really surprised me at how long and thick it makes my lashes look without being clumpy, also it is a bargain buy at under £5).

HD Brows Bronzer - Bronzer 2

Benefit Blusher - Coralista

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish - Soft and Gentle

Calvin Klein Cremé Lipstick - Ethereal

(I am hooked on this lipstick at the moment it is the prettiest pinky coral shade).

I hope you all have an amazing weekend, whatever you are up to!

GOODBYE JUNE, HELLO JULY

Hey guys, i hope you are all having a great day! Here we are again at the start of a new month, they just seem to keep coming quicker each time around. I have been loving so many different products this month, so without further a do here are my favourites from the month of June...

I have been loving so many new eyeshadow palettes this month and i have been switching between them all but my custom MAC palette is probably my favourite because i mean what beauty lover doesn't love MAC? This is a custom eyeshadow quad that i created myself  the shadows are:

Top Left - All That Glitters

Top Right - Satin Taupe

Bottom Left - Mythology 

Bottom Right - Espresso 

At the beginning of June i finally discovered that i could get my hands on the brand Essence from Wilko's of all places and i did a haul blog post on the items i bought here:

http://katiebeautyshake.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/makeup-monday-essence-haul.html

I bought two lip liners from the brand to try out and they are really nice lip liners, super pigmented and not drying on your lips. I loved them that much i had to go back and get a couple more and for 99p you really can't go wrong can you? The shades i have are:

06 Satin Mauve (My Favourite)

07 Cute Pink

11 In The Nude

12 Wish Me A Rose

Since i purchased this item i hadn't really tried it out much but then i ran out of my usual primer (L'Oreal Lumi Magique Base) and i reached for this. I love how soft this makes my skin feel as well as it minimizing the size of my pores which is what it's job is suppose to do. I don't think i would wear this product on itself but as a primer it does an amazing job.

As i have mentioned in a couple of previous blog post's i had fallen back in love with Soap & Glory products. I used to use this scrub religiously a while back and then my sister got me this as well as a Scrub of your Life for part of my birthday present and i am hooked again. This stuff leaves your skin feeling so soft afterwards as well as smelling amazing!!

Another body product i have been using everyday in June is The Body Shop Coconut Body Milk. Firstly this stuff smells so so so good (coconut always reminds me of holiday time), secondly it leaves your skin feeling really moisturized but it doesn't sit heavy on the skin it just sinks right in quickly and thirdly as it has a spray top it is super easy to apply.

If you have been reading my posts for while you will probably know that the Nivea face wipes were my go to favourite facial wipes well... that has now changed! Whilst i was in Wilko's buying the Essence items i thought i would pick up some more Nivea wipes then i noticed these and thought it couldn't hurt to try them. They remove your eye makeup so easily as well as them being really moisturizing on your skin, they have a really nice scent to them and you could get 4 packets of these for the price of one pack of Nivea at 75p for 25 wipes BARGAIN! 

Last up for my favourites is this Beauticology Vanilla Frosting hand and body lotion. I have bought this in a set just after Christmas in the sale and had completely forgotten about it, so i dug it out and decided to try it out. I have mainly just been using this as a hand cream, it is quiet a runny consistency and a little goes a long way but it is super hydrating and smells so good like cake.

Random Favourites:

TV Show: This is an obvious one seeing as Pretty Little Liars has started back, such a great show. I am so happy it has been picked up for two more seasons after this one.

Food: Not so much food but i have been obsessed with Starbucks Soy Coconut Mocha Frappuccino.

Music: This month i have been listening to "Change Your Mind" by Trey Songz pretty much everyday and more than once a day i am obsessed.

What is your favourite product of this month?