Top 5 Lip products | January

L-R: Wet n Wild-Bare it All, Chanel Rouge Coco Shine- Boy, Maybelline Colour Stay- Tantalizing Taupe, Mac-Shy Girl, Clarins Instant light Natural Lip Perfector- Rose Shimmer

L-R: Wet n Wild-Bare it All, Chanel Rouge Coco Shine- Boy, Maybelline Colour Stay- Tantalizing Taupe, Mac-Shy Girl, Clarins Instant light Natural Lip Perfector- Rose Shimmer

You may be thinking these lip products look like the same colour, and yes they are all of the pinky/nude variety, but because of the slightly differing shades and finish, they are all very much needed in my life. Well, this is what I keep telling myself.

I am just obsessed with nudes and mauves and have been throughout the whole of Jan. They suit me much more than a bold lip ever has and therefore I tend to stay safe and stick to more neutral lips and more adventurous eyes and this is my kinda go-to look for night outs.

My favourite lip look has to be 'Tantalizing Taupe' by Maybelline paired with Mac 'Shy Girl' in the centre of my lip. This creates an ombre lip effect, that makes my lips have more dimension and look fuller.

Another Lip product that deserves a mention is the Wet n Wild Matte Lipstick in 'Bare it all', I got this from Amazon for only £2.50, as I heard it was a fab dupe of the incredibly popular 'Velvet Teddy' lipstick by Mac. Although I don't own Velvet Teddy, it does look like a very good match when compared to other photos and swatches I have seen and I am very very impressed, especially for the price! It's a lovely brown nude and has an amazing formula that is very pigmented with only one stroke. It has a creamy texture and is not as drying as other matte lipsticks I have tried.

Both the Chanel and Clarins Lip products are definitely more on the sheer side in terms of finish which I think makes them perfect for every day wear. They are however a lot more pigmented on the lips than on my hand, plus they feel super moisturizing on the lips, which is always a winner.

Are you a nude lip kinda gal? Has anyone else tried these shades?

Mary xo

NYE Beauty

As if New Years Eve is tonight!! I am very excited as NYE is the perfect excuse to get glammed up and go all out with your makeup, which is what I intend to do tonight with lots of glitter and sparkle!
I thought I would share some of my NYE beauty essentials that I will be using this year,

Firstly Primer. Primer is a miracle on a night like tonight, when you want your makeup to stay put all night long. I will be using the Urban Decay Eye shadow Primer which is amazing, it lasts forever and doesn't crease. I can say that I have worn this overnight and my eye shadow still looked incredible in the morning! I was lucky to receive the Benefit Pore Professional Primer for Christmas and I am looking forward to using this as I have heard so many good things about it,

Brows. Yes I love brows and I think they make such a difference to your face, especially now since I have my hands on the ABH Dipbrow Pomade. I cannot rave about this product enough and it has totally changed my eyebrow game, so this is a beauty essential must for NYE.

Fake Eyelashes. No makeup for a night out is complete in my opinion without some big fluttery lashes to set off your eye look and these Demi Wispies by Ardell are fast becoming my favourite eyelashes. I normally get a few compliments on my eyelashes when I wear them, so they must be a winner!

Glitter. I love glitter so NYE is great because you can wear as much as you want and no one can say anything because lots of glitter is what NYE is all about, right?

Highlighter. Not satisfied with glittery eyes I want my face to also shimmer which is why the Benefit Watts Up Highlighter is perfect. A creamy formula that you can apply to your cheekbones, bridge of your nose, under your eyebrows and cupids bow, to really make your skin glow.

And Finally my YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick in Peach Passion, alongside my trusty Charlotte Tilbury Lip liner in Pillow Talk, This lipstick is a beautiful peachy pink and I think it goes great teamed with smokey eye look which is what I am going for this NYE.

I hope everyone has a fabulous NYE whatever you may be doing!

Mary xo

Liquid Lipsticks- Perfect Pink

Its no secret that I am a lover of lipsticks and cannot resist buying more and more, so when I heard the hype around liquid lipsticks I knew I had to get my hands on one. I love the finish of matte lips so I was very excited about this product.

I ordered the Gerard Cosmetics liquid lipstick in the shade 'Serenity' as I had seen this shade a lot over Instagram and it looked like a gorgeous warm pinky shade.
This colour does seem to come up slightly darker on my lips, yet it is still a beautiful colour, perfect for everyday and very wearable. I love how it goes on like a lip gloss with a easy doe-foot applicator but then instantly dries completely matte. I thought this would be very drying however once I applied it onto the lips its not very noticeable at all and the staying power is incredible- it was still on my lips at the end of the day!

I also love the packaging, the frosted glass and gold lid looks very fancy and high end and is a nice new addition to my lipstick shelf.

I am keen to venture further into the world of liquid lipstick and try out other brands to compare. I already have my eye on the Dose of Colours 'Stone' shade, it looks amazing however this brand is not stocked in the UK yet, so unsure if I can afford to spend on the high delivery but I am tempted.

Have you guys ever tried liquid lipsticks, are you a fan?

Mary xo

10 things people obsessed with makeup know to be true

High five to all the beauty addicts out there- I know I am not alone...

Nothing makes you more happy than when your eyebrows are freshly plucked/threaded and on point. Who knew eyebrows would be so important in life?

Owning way too many lipsticks, yet unable to resist buying more because everyone needs options, right?

You could easily spend hours on Youtube watching your favourite makeup artists and beauty gurus. How are they so accomplished in life? Teach me your ways.

Mastering the perfect winged liner will always be a proud moment- even if it did take 3 attempts.

Getting ready for a night out is the best part of your night.

Every time you go shopping you always end up coming home with some kind of beauty product. There's just so much you want to try.

Blending is everything. Foundation, eye shadow, contour, you name it, blending is key.

Loosing one of your favourite lipsticks is always a heartbreaking moment.

You never want to waste your expensive makeup on an insignificant day, but you end up doing so anyway because who knows who you might bump into.

Pretty packaging, especially anything rose gold, is your weakness. Sorry bank account.

Hope you enjoyed this lighthearted post and remember don't let anyone tell you that you own too much makeup, nobody needs that kind of negativity. 

Mary xo

Empties: Beauty products I will be repurchasing

It seems after my little trip across Europe I have managed to run out of all my favourite products after using them daily for 4 weeks. Not great timing when everything runs out on you at once but an excuse to go on a beauty spree after all.

1. YSL Lipstick in Peach Passion
This has to be my holy grail of lipsticks, I won't venture many places without my trusted YSL, a gorgeous colour for the summer, although that doesn't stop me from wearing it all year round.

2. Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Liner
Again, this product is something I use pretty much daily. I don't know what I did before I owned this! It's an Amazing product and in such a neutral colour, I think this should be a staple in every girls beauty bag.

3. Nivea 3 in 1 Micellar Water
I love this stuff. Being a lazy girl and not being that great at keeping up with skin care, this 3 in 1 product is fuss-free and makes my skin feel great after use. It was perfect for travelling as it didn't take up much room and is better for your skin than using makeup wipes.

4. Collection 2000 concealer
I have gone through so many of these tubes and with reason, its great coverage, blends really well and at the bargain price you can't go wrong.

5. Bobbi Brown Gel Liner
Buying this over a year ago, it has been one of my fave beauty products to use. Eye liner has never been so easy to do, it glides on smoothly and doesn't budge all day. I can't wait to try Bobbi Brown's new ultra precise brush to make application even easier.


6. Max Factor infinity primer
If you are looking for something to cover your pores and hide blemishes this is not for you. If you are looking for a basic primer that extends the wear of your makeup then this is the perfect primer. It also has spf 20, which is an added bonus for your skin.

verdict: repurchasing all (sorry bank account)

Do you own any of these products? Let me know

Mary x

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Nars Audacious Lipsticks | Review

I am a sucker for new lipstick, so I knew I had to get my hands on one of the Audacious lipsticks, when the range came out back in October. A little late to the blog but I had to tell you that 'Audrey' has probably been my most worn lipstick throughout Christmas and New Year and I don't think I will bore of it anytime soon.

The Audacious range from Nars comes in 40 wearable shades so there will definitely be a perfect shade for you. The lipstick itself is highly pigmented,non-drying on the lips and goes on so smoothly- what more could you ask for in a lipstick?

Plus, the packaging is super sleek and exciting as the lid is metallic so provides a very satisfying click on each use.

The colour 'Audrey' is a very unique and is unlike any shade I own. The best way to describe it would be, a mix between raspberry and burgandy- a really gorgeous warm colour.

Overall I would recommend this lipstick and would love to try different shades in the range. Let me know if you have tried this lipstick also?

Mary xo

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Pillow Talk and Filmstar Bronze & Glow | Charlotte Tilbury Treats

Helloo, Happy New Year everyone! So I'm back for 2015 for a makeup post! I was extremely spoilt this year and I received so many beautiful presents under my tree, but two of my absolute favourites are my makeup gifts by Charlotte Tilbury. I have wanted to try these for soo long! Everything about the range screams luxury, from the beautiful rose gold packaging to the gorgeous shades of lippy. One of the beauty products extremely raved about this year was the lip cheat liner in 'Pillow Talk' so I just had to try it especially as I love lip liners and really think they enhance your lip shape.

 This liner definitely lived up to the hype, it is THE best liner I have used so far, it is velvety on the lips and glides on so effortlessly, unlike some cheaper liners I have tried that can sometimes be a bit chalky on the lips. It is the most perfect pinky nude colour and you can even wear this all over your lips, on its own and it still looks fab.

I was also lucky to the get the bronze and glow, contour and highlight kit and I love it. It is so pretty!! The powder is very pigmented and the colour is lovely on the skin, especially the highlighter, it adds a beautiful shimmery effect to the cheek bone. 

This will definitely be my go to bronzer from now on and I can't wait to add more Charlotte Tilbury makeup to my collection.

  Here are a couple of pictures of me using both the products..

Has anyone else tried these products? What do you think?

Love Mary xo

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FOTD | How much is my face worth!?

Helloo, so this tag has been around a while but I've always wanted to do it, so why not? I'm so interested to find out how much my face is worth although I'm probably in for a shock.

I don't really have an 'everyday' makeup look as I am constantly changing it up depending on my mood so I just decided to do it on a day when I was going out and use that makeup.

I kinda went for a kylie Jenner inspired look today so I apologise for the pouty pictures! I love the nude lip look so I went for a darker lip today using my new Nyx lip liner in Coffee!

(sorry the photo's are not that great quality)

My Makeup:

Collection 2000 concealer £4.19

Benefit Big Beautiful Eyes £25.50

Rimmel Wake me up foundation £8.99

Naked 2 Palette £37

MUA Bronzing Powder £1

Clarins Bronzing Duo £28

Lancome Hypnose Doll Eyes Mascara £22.50

Bobbi Brown Gel Liner £18

Nyx LiP liner £3.50

Clarins Rouge Eclat Lipstick in Woodrose £19.50

Total: £140.18!!

Woah. Okay that is ALOT of money, I have one pricey face! Haha! It does seem a bit ridiculous but Makeup is the one thing in my life that I like to splurge my money on and I enjoy buying luxury items now and again.I don't think I will change my ways but it was fun to do this and interesting to find out.

Hope you liked this post and comment below if you know how much your face is worth, would love to know?

Mary xo

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Sunday QOTD

A more light-hearted addition to my quotes but this one just makes me lol and I love it, definitely my new life motto.

Everyone wants a Kim Kardashian booty(including me) so you gotta work for it by doing those squats. I went to a gym class the other week, and the instructor made us squat to the song ‘bring sally up bring sally down”, if you are not familiar with this song its VERY repetitive and basically repeats the same words over and over. We had to squat down every time it said “bring sally down” and my god did this hurt! 

As you know I am a firm believer that a swipe of red lippy can instantly make you feel and look amazing, try it! And finally don’t let boys be mean to you!! Great advice.

Hope this quote cheered up your sunday :)

Mary xo