CURRENT FAVOURITES 4 AND HAUL

L'OREAL SUPERLINER - BLACK LACQUER 

Shiny patent..... eyeliner? How cool is that eyeliner?! The photo above is a swatch of it dried down.

Bonus is the eyeliner has a 'rubbery' formula so it doesn't smudge/run like normal water based ones. WIN. 

BARRY M - SILVERY LILAC

Cheap and cheerful, another polish to my 'murky' collection. 

 LAURA MERCIER SECRET CAMOUFLAGE - SC-3
Only a matter of time.... I think I'm in a concealer buying phase atm. I have TONS. A lot of them are pretty good already, but alas I keep searching. Currently on test mode with this so I'll get back with a yay or a nay.

ESSIE BILLIONAILS AND TRILLIONAILS
I think they've now been repackaged or discontinued but..... I got them for £1.80 each instead of £13 or something crazy. I'm looking after my nails a lot more now, because I know I abuse them quite a bit... hopefully these stop the flaking. Gross. 

PANTONE ACCESSORY 

 Needed a new card wallet for uni' and pantone reminds me of graphic design side of things..... so cliche student moment here.

CALOURETTE

I bit the bullet and now I own some Calourette. It's not the most practical ring but it's kind of kitsch/cute - exactly the stuff I like.

PAPERCHASE

CUTE. I'll take it. 

TK MAXX

This is quite sad but I'm starting to 'collect' tins. Cute patterned ones only though. The above are *some* of my most recent ones. FRENCH COFFEE BEANS, how can you not like it?


Hey guys, I've been quiet on the haul front lately. I've not been *too* bad... well somethings I haven't taken photos of .....*cough* another YSL glossy stain.

L.F'S 2011 FAVOURITE PRODUCTS

 BOURJOIS 10 HOUR SLEEP EFFECT FOUNDATION

I *really* like this. I thought I'd love healthy mix more but this foundation lasts on my skin amazingly well. It's my go to foundation for uni' and I actually pick this over my more expensive ones. Think luminous skin without looking oily. The only draw back is the dismal shade selection.

 SHU UEMURA EYELASH CURLER

I know these 'work' better on certain eye shapes.... but HOLY SHIZ this works like no other. This baby can keep a curl. My lashes DO NOT DROP AND I HAVE ASIAN LASHES..... RUN NOW!

17 EYEBROW SHAPER- NATURAL BROWN

I've been using pencils instead of powders for the last couple of months because I find powders don't last well with sparse areas. Then the dilemma of finding a brow pencil which doesn't have any red undertones (I have black hair.... it isn't going to work.) HARD. Anyway this is pefect! And under £3 which is a steal.

AND ALL THE PRODUCTS HERE

Hey guys, I hope this isn't a cop out but I genuinely still love, use and rave about 2010s favourite products too :D

CURRENT FAVOURITES 3

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

No7 Eyeshadow Blend and Contour Brush-  M.A.C 217 dupe and even more of a bargain with Boots No7 £5 off vouchers that goes on quite regularly :)
NYX Powder Blush in Taupe-  a TRUE contour colour for the face.....just be very careful with application as this stuff is so pigmented!
Clinique Airbrush Concealer- creamy (non cakey) concealer that is medium coverage and has illuminating properties. My eye bags love it haha

Hey guys, thought I'd do a quick video since I was already 'glammed' up haha. Sorry for the bra strap showing and my DIY ombre hair is much more obvious now, it's gone from purple to brown now!

CURRENT FAVOURITES 2

M.A.C FACE AND BODY FOUNDATION

NARS LAGUNA BRONZING POWDER

DANIEL SANDLER WATERCOLOUR BLUSHER IN CHERUB

CLINIQUE BOTTOM LASH MASCARA

New batch of products I recommend you guys check out :)

CURRENT FAVOURITES

LIZ EARLE CLEANSE & POLISH

M.A.C PAINT POT- SOFT OCHRE
OILATUM NATURAL REPAIR FACE CREAM
RIMMEL SEXY CURVES MASCARA
EYELASH CURLERS
M.A.C STUDIO FINISH CONCEALER SPF 35
BOBBI BROWN CORRECTER- LIGHT PEACH
BENEFIT SHE LAQ

I recommend lots!

L.F'S 2010 FAVOURITE PRODUCTS

I don't think I've mentioned this on my blog before, but Stephane Marais Beauty Flash finally arrived at my college. So naturally I went crazy with scanning all of my favourite looks. I will get round to recreating some of them soon.

MY FAVOURITES:

M.A.C PRO LONGWEAR SPF10 FOUNDATION

Perfect. I *really* can't fault this foundation.

SUGARPILL COSMETICS PRESSED EYE-SHADOWS

I own 6 of these eye shadows (white, yellow, orange, pink, red and purple- lazy with names sorry!!) and they are so good. CRAZY pigmentation, blend well, good amount (4.g) and MATTE!!! The only one I have a hard time with is Poison Plum (purple) but I'm working on it.

COLLECTION 2000 GLAM CRYSTALS 

Best £2.99 you will ever spend. Drugstore can be good. 

E.L.F STUDIO COMPLEXION PERFECTION 

I know I know. How hard can it be to find a good face powder? Well for me....hard! This is the only powder I will use on any clients/shoot. Period. Not chalky, finely milled and sets make-up beautifully. NOTE this doesn't add any coverage so be aware of this. For me I just want a powder to set the face without any more coverage.

E.L.F STUDIO BLUSH BRUSH

I have 4 of these now, which in L.F world means I really like it!! Small and tapered it does everything with its super soft bristles.

CLINIQUE SUPERBALM MOISTURISING GLOSS

I've used this before and fast track 2 years and an Elle magazine promotion. I'm hook, line, and sinker for this as lip-balm-does-jack-all-for-my-chapped-lips-but-this-really-really-does-work-and-makes-them-baby-soft-no-joking. Now breath.

Z-PALETTE

I bought 6 of the large universal palette and they've saved up so much space in my cluttered vanity space-ma bob. A bit of an investment but very travel friendly (especially for make-up gigs!!!).

KRYOLAN ANTI-SHINE POWDER

This actually works. No gimmicks. The real deal.

RED CHERRY LASHES

I love Ardell lashes but these are made by the same people, exactly the same styles and half, HALF the price.

FYRINNAE PIXIE EPOXY

Loose shadows/glitters NEED this. In fact anything but matte shadows. HG worthy. Staple product for kit!

Hey guys, so there's my definitive list of my favourite products of 2010. If its up there, it means I really do love and use these products. I know not all the products I've featured on my blog a whole lot but trust me I've tested them all out thoroughly and I approve. Lots. 

2010 has been amazing for L.F MAKE-UP so thank-you thank-you for supporting me. I will try to make this year even better and continue with things I've started off (eras series).

 x x x

P.S I am not sponsored by love-makeup, I just buy a lot from them as they have everything! Never had any problems personally so safe hands.

L.F'S CURRENT FAVOURITES

 KRYOLAN- ANTI SHINE POWDER

This product ACTUALLY works! Thank-you Cami for the review. I was sceptical at first, since products usually claims x, y and x. But my battle with oily skin is so so so so much better now. I'd say 80% of my usual shine is gone. So check it out if you can.

 BOOTS BOTANICS- FACIAL LOOFAH

As well as having oily skin I also have the dreaded winter dry patches :( These "bad boys" (sooooo Gok Wan) gets rid of all those pesky bits. Just be gentle though as they can be rather abrasive!!

 M.A.C 217

Sorry 219. You were favourite.... but then this one- brush-does-it-all came along. BUY IT. NOW!

 MAYBELLINE DREAM MOUSSE BLUSH- 04 MAUVE

Want a blush that looks 'natural' and blends on like a dream? I love love love this blush especially buffed on straight after foundation. 

DOGEARED STERLING SILVER WHISPERS CROSS

I'm not usually a big jewelry wearer but apart from being inspired by Lollipop26, ASOS had a 20% code floating around. This is a early Christmas present for myself and I've not taken it off since I've bought it.

 p.s I'm not religious 

LUSH BIG SHAMPOO AND ANGELS ON BARE SKIN

I used to be a LUSH convert (3 years ago?) but then it slowly died down. BIG shampoo is seriously the best shampoo ever. Makes your hair so shiny (mine is super dull) and light and fluffy. This stuff lasts you a really long time and I use it everyday even though its suppose to be used weekly...ooops.

Angels On Bare Skin, I always go back to this. I think I've repurchased this 4 times now... which in my books means its pretty impressive. Not sure why I ever stopped using this but my skin went through a really bad phase and A.O.B.S calmed my skin down and I love it doesn't have all those harsh chemicals most cleansers have. 

BTW, this cleanser doesn't remove make-up, I use this to cleanse in the morning.

TOPSHOP 'BEAR' HAT 

Can't find it online but I'm sure they'll be loads knocking around in-store. £12. What a rip-off for a hat with ears. 

M.A.C PRO LONGWEAR SPF 10 FOUNDATION

Sorry its side-ways but I can't work out how to rotate it! As you can see from the very dirty nozzle. THIS STUFF ROCKS. HG worthy no-doubt. This stuff not only lasts the entire day (good for college/work etc), controls the 'oilies', good medium coverage and non-cakey. Recommend lots!!!!


Hope you liked my list, I will update with more favourites when I've tested out products thoroughly :)