Revlon ColorStay Foundation in Buff
Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil in Black/Brown
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Light
Benefit Fake Up Concealer in Light
NYX Blush in Taupe
Natural Collection Blush in Peach Melba

MUA Eye Primer
Rimmel ScandalEyes Shadow Pencil in Bulletproof Beige
MUA 'Undress Me Too' Palette in Dreamy and Obsessed
MUA Eyeshadow in Shade 19
Rimmel ScandalEyes Kohl in Nude
Avon SuperShock Mascara
Rimmel Apocolips in Stellar

I started off by applying my favourite foundation, the Revlon ColorStay for Combination/Oily skin. I used my hands to apply in to get a more natural finish and then blended around the edges with a Real Techniques Buffing Brush. I then applied Benefit Fake Up Concealer under my eyes and Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer on any blemishes. I filled in my eyebrows using a Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil, I've always used the shade Black/Brown as I find pale eyebrows just don't suit me, I think really dark eyebrows just frame my face much better. I then contoured using NYX Blush in Taupe and applied a tiny bit of Natural Collection's Peach Melba blush to my cheeks.

For my eyes, I started with MUA's Eye Primer, and then followed with Rimmel ScandalEyes Shadow Stick in Bulletproof Beige as an eyeshadow base. I then used the shade Dreamy from the MUA Undress Me Too Palette all over the lid and the shade Obsessed in the outer corner. I also used an MUA Eyeshadow in Shade 19 through the crease. I finished with lots of Avon SuperShock mascara and Rimmel ScandalEyes Kohl in Nude in the waterline.

Finally I finished the evening look with Rimmel Apocolips in Stellar.

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Cannot believe it is June!! Crazy, where has the year gone!? This month favourites I actually struggled to pick out some products, but that's basically because I'm still using pretty much everything I liked last month. Anyway I managed to pick out a few new favourites for this month.

Revlon Nearly Naked Foundation in Shell

I honestly didn't think I'd like this foundation, I love my Revlon ColorStay and just didn't really feel the need for a sheer foundation. However I was seriously tempted on a recent trip to Boots to see what all the fuss is about. And I really really like it, really nice and lightweight although I think I got a shade slightly too dark for me.. Review to follow.

Rimmel Blush in Pink Rose

I've never really tried Rimmel's blushes however I picked this one up last month and its just a really pretty subtle pink with a slight shimmer to it. I love wearing this on natural days as it adds a really nice sheen to the cheeks.

Rimmel ScandalEyes in Bulletproof Beige

I mentioned in a recent haul that I was seriously impressed with this. Lasts all day, and doesn't crease at all plus it's such a beautiful colour. Definitely plan to pick up some more of these.

Soap&Glory Righteous Body Butter

I love the smell of this body butter, so amazing. And it sinks into the skin so well, you could put this on and be out of the door within 10 minutes which is perfect for me!

Benefit They're Real Mascara

I got this sample in the latest Elle magazine and I really like this mascara. Not sure I'd pay £19.50 for the full size however it is a lovely mascara and I have been using it most days this month.

Bourjois Cream Blush in 02 Healthy Glow

I just had to pick up one of these and i'm so glad I did. Gives a really natural glow to the cheeks.

17 Eyeshadow Trio in In The Nude
I know I've featured this palette so many times but I literally use it all the time, especially the brown shade.

Sorry its a short one guys!

Rimmel ScandalEyes Shadow Stick in Bulletproof Beige

I've been eyeing this up for a while however I wasn't sure whether it would just crease terribly on my oily eyelids. However I've tried it twice now and absolutely no creasing whatsoever, will review this soon!

Rimmel Salon Pro Nail Polish in Urban Purple

I've been after a dark pink that I could wear during Spring/Summer, all my others feel much too vampy. I also fancied trying a Salon Pro nail polish, so far I really like this and the brush is amazing! Really nice and wide!

Benefit They're Real Mascara

After hearing the hype about this mascara I couldn't not get the latest Elle magazine to get my free sample. So far I do quite like it, however I'm not sure I like it enough to pay £19.50 for it..

REN Hydra-Calm Global Protection Day Cream*

I was kindly sent this by REN, despite never being one for day creams usually this is actually really nice. Super lightweight yet really moisturises the skin, review to follow!

Maybelline Colour Show Nail Polishes in Midnight Taupe and Burgundy Kiss

I must have been in a nail polish mood aha, so far I've only tried the Taupe one. I really like the colour but the formula isn't the best, you need a minimum of two coats, even three for it to look really even.

Revlon ColorStay Foundation in Buff

This is a re-purchase for me, literally couldn't be without this foundation.

MUA Undress Your Skin Foundation in Porcelain

I had heard quite a few good reviews about this foundation and for £5, I really fancied trying it. I've only used it once and I'm not completely convinced by it, however I'll try it a few more times before I review it.

Collection Lasting Gel Colour in Coral Reef

After loving the Barry M gel polishes, I couldn't resist trying Collections version. Plus I can't believe I don't have a coral polish in my collection!!

Hope you guys are having a great week, today is portfolio deadline day, eek!

To think that before Christmas I didn't own a single lipstick is absolutely crazy. I never used to be a lip person at all, I much preferred going all out with the eyeshadow and just leaving the lips bare. However now I can't imagine not wearing lipstick, it makes such a difference to the face. Pretty much everytime I walk into Boots, I nearly always walk out with a new lipstick.

I had always heard great things about the Kate Moss for Rimmel lipsticks and so when I saw this beautiful berry shade, I couldn't resist. The formula is amazing, really velvety and smooth and when smudged into the lips it lasts for a good few hours before needing to reapply. I also love the packaging, so simple whilst still looking really sleek.

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This has literally been my go to makeup this past week, I mentioned in my last post that I've been obsessed with orange nails and lips and this makeup compliments that perfectly!

Skin

La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo (not photographed)
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation
Benefit Fake Up Concealer
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer
Revlon Nearly Naked Powder
NYX Blush in 'Taupe'
Sleek Blusher in 'Suede'

Eyes

Rimmel Eyebrow Pencil in 'Black/Brown'
Maybelline Color Tattoo in 'On and On Bronze'
17 Eyeshadow Trio in 'In The Nude' (I used the brown colour all over the lid)
MUA Eyeshadow in 'Shade 19' (Through the crease, outer corner and bottom lash line)
Miss Sporty Incredi-Ball Mascara
Revlon Grow Lucious Plumping Mascara

Lips

Boujois Rouge Edition Lipstick in '10 Rouge Buzz'

Soap & Glory Hand Maid Anti-Bacterial Gel

I picked this up completely on a whim because I thought it looked nice aha! But I've been using it several times a day and this is actually my second one, oops! Smells amazing thought and does the job perfectly.

La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo

After hearing the amazing hype surrounding this product I just knew I had to get it. A full review will be up soon but basically its balanced my skin out really well, I won't say its cleared up my skin completely, because it hasn't. But my skin is starting to gradually get clearer and the duo has also helped balance my oily skin. I no longer get shiny throughout the day which is amazing!

Maybelline Fit Me Foundation

I have been loving this foundation this month. Since I've been using the Effaclar Duo my skin hasn't been that oily which has meant that this foundation had been staying put all day with no need for touch ups. My Revlon ColorStay, as much as I love it, has just been that bit too heavy for my skin. The Fit Me foundation has been the perfect transition from Winter skin to Spring skin (not that you'd have guessed it was Spring!).

MUA Undress Me Too Palette

I must admit when I first got this palette, despite me loving the colours, I just didn't get much use out of it. However recently I've been reaching for it more and more. Especially the colour on the bottom row, far left. A really gorgeous palette and definitely one I'll keep going back to.

Benefit Fake Up Concealer

I recieved this at an event a few weeks ago and I've been wearing it daily. A really hydrating concealer with great coverage. With my skin it definitely needs a setting powder over the top but once it has been set it lasts all day!

NYX Taupe Blush

I have found my perfect contour (read my review here)! I love this colour, perfect for my pale skin and its really introduced me to the world of contouring!

Rimmel ScandalEyes Kohl Kajal in Bronze

I've been loving the subtle definition this has been giving my eyes this month. I've never been one for black eyeliner unless I'm going for a super smokey eye on a night out, this is just a lovely bronzey colour with a great formula. I wish Rimmel would release a dark brown ScandalEyes because that will be perfect, the only thing I'm missing eyeliner wise (any recommendations for a dark brown, leave them below)!

Barry M Hi-Shine Gelly Paints in Lychee, Watermelon and Satsuma

These have been everywhere on the blogsphere and I have to say, I'm hooked! The latest colour I picked up was Satsuma and it is literally the perfect orange, so stunning and I never thought I'd like orange nail polish, ever!

I've been wanting to do one of these posts for absolutely ages! I love watching/reading them and since I bought the new Zara 'City' bag a month ago I just could resist doing a post to show it off aha.

Since getting to City bag I've been trying so hard not to overfill it, I really love the shape of it and I feel that if I fill it with bulky stuff then it will lose its shape much more easily.

Anadin Extra (Painkillers)

I can't go anywhere without knowing I have painkillers in my bag! I think they are such a necessity.

Korres Lip Butter in 'Guava'

This has to be my all time favourite lip butter so I like to make sure I have it handy on me at all times. Literally the most buttery lip butter ever!

Nivea Lip Butter in 'Caramel'

I really like these and love that they are so cheap. However despite it being in my bag I haven't been reaching for it much at all in the past few weeks because I'm not sure its the best for super dry lips like my have been recently.

Natural Collection Lipstick in 'Cherry'

This is the perfect red for me and I think it really suits my skintone. I love to smudge this into my lips underneath a lip balm just to add a bit of colour. I'm really starting to get used to colour on my lips!

Nivea Lip Cream

I don't usually carry this around and I usually just keep it for nighttime. At night I slather it all over my lips and it makes them so super soft and moisturised! However recently with my super dry lips I've been dabbing this on throughout the day and its helping so much!

Natwest 16 - 25 Railcard

Essential if you're a student like me. I save so much on my rail fares with it!

Silver Tin Pencil Case

Being an architecture student I have to carry around a load of pencils, pens, fine liners, etc. I don't tend to leave the house without them, just in case I want to sketch aha!

Friends and Rivals by Tilly Bagshawe

I don't usually carry a book but since I was travelling on the train the other day this has just stayed in my bag . I love chick flick kinda books and Tilly Bagshawe has to be my favourite author ever (Would recommend reading 'Adored' - best book ever)

Sketchbook!

Another architecture essential aha. Literally wouldn't go anywhere without this!

Purse

This one is from Topshop - they do some seriously good purses! 

Wrigleys Extra Ice White Chewing Gum

I love carrying chewing gum around. You never know when you're going to need it aha! 

Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer

I've seriously bad skin this past month and this has been a lifesaver.

Gloves

Its pretty damn cold up North and my fingers would freeze without these.

iPhone

Technically this would usually be in my pocket but for some reason I had left it in my bag aha. Anyway I carry it around with me daily, obviously.

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder & Elf Powder Brush

Any oily skinned person would say forgetting the powder is not an option. I have three of these purely so I never forget one, aha.

Waterbottle

I used to have a much bigger one but it was really wide and I felt like it was stretching my bag so I switched to this slimmer bottle, I need to have water with me, especially as I'm usually out for most of the day!

And that is it, I hope you guys enjoyed this post. I may do a few more of these such as a Whats in my Clutch Bag? If you liked this then let me know:)

So sorry I'm a little late on this but I had so many other posts planned. Anyway these are my 2012 favourites:

Best Foundation: Revlon ColorStay for Oily/Combo Skin

I discovered this after MissBudgetBeauty raved about it and I absolutely love it. Its the perfect foundation for me, high coverage, controls my shine yet still feels light on the skin!

Best Concealer: Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer

I must have used this concealer all year, I don't use anything else. Its great, full coverage, hides any blemishes and covers my bluey circles. Plus its an absolute bargain.

Best Powder: Rimmel Stay Matte

Tanya Burr loves this powder and so do I, although I haven't tried many other powders I just haven't found the need to because this is almost perfect. I usually only need to reapply it once a day and thats with my super oily skin.

Best Blusher: 17 Blusher is Damson

This blusher is lovely, I really want to try more colours. This is just a gorgeous pale pinky colour with a slightly plummy undertone. Perfect for everyday.

Best Bronzer:

Now I don't actually have a best bronzer because quite honestly I haven't found one that stands out above the rest. Bronzer is definitely something I plan to try lots of this year, I want to find a good one!

Best Eyeshadow Base: Maybelline Color Tattoo in On and On Bronze/Permanent Taupe

So much hype over these cream shadows and I would probably say I have worn these every single day underneath my eyeshadow, I still use the MUA eye primer underneath and that combination makes my eyeshadow last from 7 in the morning to 10 at night, amazing!

Best Eyeshadow: Mac Eyeshadows in Woodwinked, Mulch and Satin Taupe

So I'm cheating a bit with this because I got Woodwinked and Satin Taupe fairly recently how I am in love with them, I've used them everyday since I got them, gorgeous colours. I got Mulch at the beginning of 2012 and its a shadow I reach for time and time again when i'm going out. The perfect smoky brown colour.

Best Eyebrow Pencil: Rimmel Brow Pencil (forgot to photograph it oops.)

Its a great affordable eye pencil that suits my eyebrow colour pretty damn well!

Best Eyeliner: Avon SuperShock in 'Blackberry' and 'Khaki' AND Rimmel ScandalEyes in 'Nude', 'Taupe' and 'Bronze'

So I couldn't decided between these but they are definitely equally as good as each other. Both waterproof and both long lasting and between them both, I can get almost every colour I wish for. My favourite colour out of all of these has to be 'Blackberry', a gorgeous dark plummy red, perfect alternative to black.

Best Mascara: Revlon GrowLucious Mascara

Now this is an odd one, whilst the mascara isn't amazing for my lashes and the look is good but nothing special when I'm wearing it. However it is seriously making my lashes look so much fuller and longer, i've noticed such a huge difference.

Best Brushes: Real Techniques Buffing Brush and Expert Face Brush

Do I need to say anything about these brushes? Two words: they're amazing!! I alternate between them depending on the coverage I want and I hope they last forever aha!

Leave your links below if you've done a Best of 2012! I would love to read it:)

xxx

It thats time of year again, party season!! Work parties, Christmas parties, New years eve parties... (my birthday parties!!) aha. And for me I always find myself reaching for the same kind of makeup around this time of year. I always up for a gorgeous bronze smokey bronze, it's always the type of look I go for around Christmas. These are some of my favourite products that I used to create a bronze smoky eye:

First I always have to use a bit of the Maybelline Color Tattoo in On and On Bronze, I find its a great base for any smoky eye but in particular I find layering a bronze smokey eye over this cream shadow base just makes my eyes pop! Definitely a must have for me.

Next is eyeshadow, one of my ultimate favourites for what is perhaps the simplest bronze smoky eye ever is Mac Eyeshadow in Mulch. Mulch has to be one of my favourite Mac eyeshadows, on its own its a lovely brown with gold shimmer but paired with the color tattoo it transforms into a stunning bronzy colour. Another firm favourite but much more glitzy combo is this 17 Eyeshadow Trio in Enraged; these three shades are all very shimmery but if you fancy going all out for a dramatic eye, they are gorgeous when used all together; the pale gold all over the lid, the shimmery pale pink in the inner corner of the eye and the darker colour along the lash line and through the crease. A more recent purchase is this Revlon Eyeshadow Quad in Adventurous. These shades are all lovely but I especially love the bronze colour combined with the matte dark brown through the crease, more understated that the 17 Trio but still stunning!

And last but not least is eyeliner and mascara. I'm a huge fan of pencil eyeliners and two of my firm favourites have to be Rimmel ScandalEyes Waterproof Kohl in Bronze and Avon SuperShock Gel Liner in Black and Blackberry. These two eyeliners have to be the longest lasting eyeliners ever, seriously these don't budge and they are really nice colours too. And you can't have a proper smokey eye without plenty of mascara; my favourite has to be the Avon SuperShock Max Mascara, seriously good with lots of volume!

Let me know if you liked this sort of post!

xxx