NARS at 20% off with ASOS

So ASOS are having a 20% discount for students at the moment, which means I have filled my boots with all things NARS!

I have ordered the lipstick in HeatWave, Pro-Prime Primer, Larger than Life Longwear Eyeliner, Kalahari Eyeshadow Duo and Press Powder in Eden.

They are being delivered today and I am super excited.

(Although I have a funny feeling with the lipstick that I already have this shade in many other different brands but hey! it's best to go with what suits you when buying online and you can't swatch.. right?!)

Will post pictures later!

Beauty Wishlist

Okay, so I posted back in August about a beauty wish list and how I was to only buy items on the list… well… this didn't really happen. Although I did buy a lot on the list, I also made a few other cheeky purchases.

I really need to stop buying make-up, so I am posting an updated list.

Here is what was on my wish list:

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

I  bought the Nars Blush, Nars Sheer Glow Foundation, Smashbox Quartz eyeshadow. I love all 3. The Quartz eyeshadow does have some glitter fallout throughout the day, so I stick to wearing it on lazy weekends.

Having a list is helping me not to impulse buy quite so much, I have now decided that I no longer want the Urban Decay Naked Flushed Palette, Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick or Gel Eyeliner, or the Chanel Blush. I also smelt the Liz Earle cleanser and it completely put me off. I think it smells horrible!! and there is no way I would be able to put that on my face. 

Here is an update of my top 10 items I have my eye on at the moment:
1. Nars Eyeshadow Primer Potion
2. Nars Creamy Conecealer - Vanilla
3. Urban Decay - Naked 3 Palette (When it's FINALLY released!!)
4. Estee Lauder Double Wear Light
5. MAC Lipstick - Impassioned
6. MAC Pro Long-wear Concealer
7. Chanel Pressed Powder
8. MAC Lipstick - Please Me
9. Origins Vita Zing Energy Booster Moisturiser
10. Benefit Pore-fessional Primer

Autumn Make Up Favourites

I realised today as I was walking through town that I was absolutely freezing!!! and suddenly it hit me *boom* Autumn is here!

Below is a list of my current go-to Autumn make-up favourites. Although I do like to change it about a bit, if I have over slept or have an important meeting these are my go to products which I know will not fail me:

Diorskin Forever Foundation - 020 

This foundation retails for £32 and can be found here: http://www.boots.com/en/DIOR-DIORSKIN-FOREVER-Fluid-Foundation-SPF-25-Flawless-Perfection-Fusion-Wear-Makeup-30ml_1234421/

This foundation covers extremely well, and with a primer stays on ALL day. I was in love with Nars Sheer Glow but was having issues with it as it just didn't stay put on my dry-normal skin and emphasised flakey patches. I find this foundation to be similar in consistency to Nars Sheer Glow but glides over the skin seamlessly, covers all redness and is still in place after a busy shift at work.

It isn't immediately full coverage, but is definitely build able. I normally use around 3 pumps in order to achieve the fuller coverage look I want. (Without being mask-like).

It also has SPF 25 which is decent (although not necessary for me in the UK Winter Weather!).

YSL Touch Eclat 

There isn't really anything to say that hasn't already been said about this little marvel. As the Diorskin forever foundation leans more towards Matte then glowy, I like to use this to highlight my face.

http://www.boots.com/en/Yves-Saint-Laurent-Touche-Eclat-Radiant-Touch-Highlighting-Pen_1214075/

Urban Decay Primer Potion - Eden

This primer potion is a yellow based colour and keeps my eyeshadow from creasing all day. It's great with the Matte Naked Basics palette.

http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Urban+Decay+Eyeshadow+Primer+Potion+Eden/153360125,default,pd.html

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette

Lovely palette, can't go wrong with a nice few neutral shades and it's perfect for travelling with the big mirror. Also it's quite competitively priced at only £20, but it's often included in online promotions so you can normally pick it up for around £15.

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_123932023199_-1

Nars Deep Throat Blush & Laguna Bronzer

I LOVE this blush. It is so versatile and goes with any make up look. It's quite natural looking, and is by far one of my favourite items.

Also I need a bit of colour in the Autumn and this bronzer does the job well!

http://www.narscosmetics.co.uk/color/cheeks/blush/~/deep-throat-laguna-blush-bronzer-duo

Lipstick

Diorific 023 Diorella

This is a lovely shade (a rose muted red), and the scent makes a change from the usual MAC vanilla smell. It's easy to wear to work, and to wear casually for the weekends. Although I'm not mad keen on the packaging and price, I can overlook that for this lovely colour!

http://www.boots.com/en/DIOR-DIORIFIC-High-Fashion-Lipstick_13082/

Laura Mercier Artist's Palette For Eyes

Following all the rave reviews I've seen from fellow bloggers in the States that picked this palette up, I couldn't resist giving it a try. I picked it up from House of Fraser and it retails for £36.

http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Laura+Mercier+Artist+Palette+for+Eyes/189892192,default,pd.html

This is my first venture into Laura Mercier eyeshadows, so fingers crossed it doesn't disappoint. The packaging is gorgeous, and I love the range of shades. The purples give me a bit of a change from my normal Neutral palettes without being too daring to take me too far out of my comfort zone!! I can't wait until I start using this, and will be posting a further review.

There are 12 eyeshadows, and each one is 1.00g or 0.03oz.

The shadows are split into:

Lustre Eye Colours - Africa Violet and Bamboo

Matte Eye Colours - Vanilla Nuts, Plum Smoke Violet Ink, Espresso Bean Truffle, Fresco

Sateen Eye Colours - Primrose, Guava, Kir Royal, Sparkling Dew.