Beauty Wishlist

In order to tone down my stash a little bit (and avoid impulse buying), I am attempting to not buy any more items unless they are on my wishlist....

Every month I will review and update my wishlist as I aim to only have 10 items on at one time. Please let me know if you have any opinions on items on my wishlist or if you have any of your own.

1) Liz Earle - Cleans and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser
2) Chanel - Le Blush Creme de Chanel - Inspiration
3) Chanel - Rouge Allure Lipstick - Passion
4) Nars - Blush - Deep Throat
5) Nars - Sheer Glow Foundation - Colour tbc
6) Bobbi Brown - Long Wear Gel Eyeliner - Colour tbc
7) Bobbi Brown - Shimmer Brick - Rose
8)  Smashbox - Cream Eyeshadow - Quartz
9) MAC Lipstick - Impassioned
10) Urban Decay - Naked Flushed Palette

August Make-Up Favourites (Chanel, Smashbox, MAC).

These are the following beauty items which I have used consistently throughout August, and are my immediately reached for items.

Please let me know if you use any of these - or if you can recommend any similar items that I might enjoy :-)

1) Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua (Ultra Light Skin Perfecting MakeUp SPF 15, 30ml, B20). 

This is so easy to blend, an almost perfect match for my skin and I love that the finish isn't overly dewy. I have dry to normal skin and find the consistency of this means it sits perfectly on my skin. The only downside to this, is I don't think I would wear it to work as although it lasts around 6 hours on me, I need something a little longer wearing for work days.

On 8 occasions this month whilst wearing this people have complimented me on my make-up! Although I am a packaging junkie and I love a classy glass foundation bottle, I love that this is so lightweight and is easy to pack and carry around.

2) Smashbox Photo Set Pressed Powder (Light, 0.21oz/6g).

This is a lovely powder. Previously I had been using loose powders and found they created a lot of mess and I needed something more compact for travelling. (And there is a good sized mirror included!) This is a very fine, gorgeous powder that sets the foundation without it looking cakey.

When purchasing, I mentioned to the counter assistant that I didn't like using the sponge applicators that came with powders and she kindly gave me a small travel powder brush which has actually turned out to be super soft with no shedding and I keep in my make up back for touch ups!

3) MAC Blush (Pink Cult, Matte, 0.21 oz/6g). 

 I picked this up from my local CCO a few months ago. I believe it was originally part of Mac's Jeanius collection back in 2011. It is a mid-tone neutral pink with a matte finish. It is super pigmented and very natural looking on the skin. I'm so pleased with this find!

4) Smashbox Limitless 15 Hour Wear Cream Shadow (Gemstone, 0.17oz/5g)

This was the first product I have ever bought from Smashbox and it certainly didn't disappoint. This is a medium neutral plum with light shimmer. It doesn't crease at all on me, and although I haven't used this as an eyeshadow base yet, I use this as a quick wash of colour when I don't have time to do my actual eyeshadow. On me, there is no glitter fall out, and I love the texture of this! Will definitely be looking at picking this up in other colours!

5) Chanel Rouge Coco Shine  (Boy, 0.10 oz)

A light browny pink with lots of shine and gentle shimmer. I find this is a lovely colour that goes with most make up looks and has a lovely light weight comfortable texture. This is an old favourite. <3

(Pics to be uploaded at the weekend).

Favourite Lipsticks (Bobbi Brown, YSL, Chanel, Clinique)

I was going through my make up stash today and throwing out some items which are way past their expiry date or which I simply no longer use, and it got me thinking.. Just how many lipsticks do I need?!

I have narrowed down my lippie stash to 5 lippies for every day wear, 1 classic red for when I'm out at night and a couple of balms.

If I get given any more as presents obviously I will happily add to my stash, but for now I'm making a promise to myself not to buy any more lipsticks until Christmas!

Here is my list: (Pics will be uploaded later).

Bobbi Brown - Lip Color Pale Mauve

A creamy texture, pale pink with slight blue undertones. It goes on very smoothly, and has lasting power of around 3-4 hours on me. This is a MLBB colour and is a perfect nudey pink, without any shimmer.

YSL Rouge Volupte - Peach Passion 

These are very comfortable lipsticks with such a lovely creamy texture. The Peach Passion is a peachy light coral with an opaque texture. The packaging is gorgeous, and lovely to pull out of your bag to touch up with!

YSL Rouge Volupte - Opera Rose

A medium pink with neutral undertones.They last around 2-3 hours on me, but I like the pop of colour to brighten up the face. 

Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Colour- Pirate 

This is my go-to fail safe red lipstick. It is a true deep jewel red with blue undertones. This flatters my skin colour, and glams up any outfit. The lipstick is incredibly long wearing and I tend to partner it with the lipliner for additional long wearing effect. I find this can last an incredible 6 hours without the need for touch ups.

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine - Boy

A very natural lipstick that adds a bit of glamour to my work day. It's another mauvey pink but with a small amount of shimmer in. It's got a lovely balm type texture.

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine - Monte Carlo

The same formula as Boy, but is a more pigmented colour. This is a semi-sheer pinked based red with a small amount of shimmer. 

Clinique Chubby Stick - Two-Ton Tomato and Oversized Orange 

Simple and easy to apply, flattering colours and easy to shove in the handbag for on the go application. The best thing about these is they look moisturising and shimmery but are not sticky in the slightest. Win!

Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) Make-Up Haul

Being stuck at home has it's advantages sometimes! I have been able to compile a load of discount codes and grab some YSL Bargains! 

1) Touch Eclat Collector Radiant Touch Shade 1 (Rose Lumiere) LTD Edition 2013

I have used this highlighter before and love it! This was a repurchase, but in the special edition packaging as it was actually cheaper then the standard version. I figured why not save money, buy a back up and in this beautiful version? It's covered in what looks like cute little water droplets which I hear was inspired by a YSL evening dress from the 60's. It retails at £25, but I picked it up for £18 in a Boots promotion.

2) Rouge Volupte 29 Lipstick (Opera Rose)

I picked this up as I already had number 13 - Peach Passion and knew I loved the texture. This colour is a creamy medium pink with neutral undertones. It reminds me very much of Mac's Chatterbox. It's a nice bright pink. I LOVE LOVE the packaging and the smell. I can see this being my work go-to colour with a neutral eyeshadow palette. It retails at £24.50 full price, but I picked it up at 20% off in a Boots promotion.

3) Y Facettes Palette - 4 Wet & Dry Eyeshadows 

This is an eyeshadow quad inspired by a variety of precious stones. It is a Limited Edition from Spring 2013. It features a large mirror, 4 eye shadows, and two double ended applicators. Each colour is beautiful, and work dry for a quick, sheer wash of colour and a bit of glitter, or wet for a more intense, opaque finish.The colours are; Malachite - An intense, profound green, Flourite - A powdery, iridescent rose, Amethyst - A fresh, smoky violet, Azurite - A metallic, lustrous blue.  I picked this up in the Debenhams sale for around £20. If your quick there may be some left!!

4) Palette City Drive - Classy - 4 Wet & Dry Eyeshadows

This is another eyeshadow quad. This is a Limited Edition and was released alongside Arty. I went for Classy as it features shimmery neutrals which I am more likely to get wear out of. This also features a large mirror, 4 eye shadows, and two double ended applicators. (One for Wet and One for Dry). I picked this up for around £22 in the Debenhams sale. I'm not sure why it was priced at that as it was only released this month and is selling at full price at YSL counters but hey! I'm not gonna complain!

I prefer how these eye shadows look wet, and can see it rivalling my Urban Decay for neutrals!

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+

I have recently been very poorly and stuck inside while I recover, which has meant a lot of internet shopping and picking up some bargains in the bank holiday sales!

First up is the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+ in the 50ml. You can pick this up for around £17. I decided to get this as I my Clarins Creme Eclat Du Jous Daily Energizer Cream had run out and I figured it was time for a change.

I had read a lot of reviews online, some loving this new formula and some people absolutely hate the new formula. I haven't tried the old one, but am aware of how iconic and popular it was. I suffer from terribly dry skin so thought this may be a good moisturiser to try out as it is for "Very Dry to Dry Combination Skin" and as it is fragranced free hopefully it won't make me break out.

I have not tried any of Clinique's skin care regime before so we shall see how I get along with it. So far, I love the texture, it appears very moisturizing but I may just be using this as a nightcream as it appears very thick.

My next post will feature a YSL Haul, I have been able to get my hands on a new Touch Eclat, Rouge Volupte Lippie in shade 29 (Opera Rose) and 2 Eyeshadow Palettes.